Chapter 9
"Bu Yi" wasn't a big shop, and at first glance, it looked like a secondhand store selling ordinary refurbished equipment. The owner, who introduced himself as "Lao Wei," listened to their purpose and led them inside.
Like the warehouse Xiyue had visited that morning, this elevator was parallel to the elevator. After a few minutes, it stopped, and a room as bright as a medical laboratory appeared outside the glass wall.
Lao Wei operated his computer a few times, and on the wall facing him, a long stone slab retracted and slid upward, revealing a row of glass water tanks. Each tank was not very large, like a fish tank embedded in the wall. But the "fish" inside...
They were all the size of newborn babies, with their tiny chests bulging.
The scene was a bit creepy. Xiang Jia couldn't help but look at Xi Yue, but saw that the other party didn't look scared at all. Instead, he moved closer to observe.
"Clone?" Xiyue recognized the little man's face. Although it was small in size, it was obviously the appearance of an adult.
Lao Wei shook his head. "Miss, you're joking. When cloning technology is fully developed, the end of these trashy citizens will come. These... well, semi-finished products don't even count."
He tapped the light computer, and the stone slab under the water tank slid into the mezzanine, revealing a row of light computers, corresponding one to the water tanks.
"Miss, don't you want a computer but don't want it to reveal your whereabouts? They were all garbage citizens in their lifetime, leaving only their identity information in the system but never owning a computer in their entire lives."
Lao Wei picked up a computer and flipped it over, revealing a small hole on the side. "Load their active genes in here, and you can use the computer under their identities."
Xiyue understood that the death information of these people had not been confirmed in the optical computer system.
Indeed, the number of "junk citizens" was widespread and poorly managed. Unless someone took the initiative to report them, many people, like Old Man Li, died quietly. They had no property worth mentioning, so the Central Star District naturally had no motivation to confirm their life or death.
"You killed him?" She turned her head to look at Lao Wei.
Lao Wei waved his hands hurriedly. "Hey, miss, you're joking again. This is a legitimate business, and we wouldn't dare do anything illegal. We carefully screen and buy everything at a high price. Otherwise, how could their identities be so complete?"
He handed the laptop to Xiyue. On the screen were the deceased's identity details: name, place of origin, date of birth, and details of relatives, but all the names were hidden.
Xiyue had just "sold" a body that morning and immediately realized what was happening. Besides the Public Security Bureau, who else could have retrieved such detailed information?
This store is really amazing.
She was tempted, but she had a concern: if she decided to use the computer under someone else's identity, all her assets would be registered under their name. For example, if the cash in her bag was transferred to a balance, it would belong to the other person, not hers.
If the Central Star District discovers that the user and the optical computer account do not match...
Lao Wei saw Xiyue's doubts and explained, "In theory, as long as the optical computer can continue to detect biological information, the owner of the account is alive. If the body cannot be found, even if the public security bureau comes, they will not be able to confirm the death. Miss, if you hold the optical computer, you will have ownership of the entire account. And-"
He took the optical computer and brought up an interface. "This device has been modified with an added layer of security. It will record the lady's fingerprint. Without the fingerprint unlock, no one else can open it. Of course, the fingerprint is stored in the hardware and will never be uploaded to the system. This can prevent it from being discovered by the system while ensuring security."
"How much?" Xiyue decided to buy it.
Lao Wei looked at Xiang Jia and held up three fingers: "Since you are a regular customer, the discounted price is 2 million."
200 times the price of an ordinary optical computer.
Xi Yue was startled and subconsciously glanced at her bag. She hadn't had time to count the total amount of cash in the bag.
Xiang Jia leaned in and whispered, "The boss is very kind. We're buying them back at a 20% discount. They're all in here."
In other words, there were 8 million star coins in the bag. Xiyue agreed to split it 50-50, but Xiang Jia didn't want a penny.
Xiyue cast a grateful look at Lao Wei and said, "Three for 5 million."
"Sorry, the purchase is limited to one. If you want to purchase additional units, the price will be increased by 500,000 star coins each."
“Is it more expensive if I buy more?”
"To be honest, this is a new product we just developed. The ten optical computers here are the first batch," Lao Wei said. "Gene cultivation takes at least a year, and each one sold means one less. It's precisely because you bought it early that we can get this price. If this were the last one, the price would easily be ten times higher."
Such a weird pricing strategy, it’s eye-opening.
The bargaining failed, and he asked for an extra 1 million star coins, which made a total of 7 million. As a result, Xiyue only had 1 million left after receiving it.
She didn't hesitate for too long: "Three, I want them."
Lao Wei: "What is the gender of the user?"
Xiyue: "Two girls and one boy."
Lao Wei chuckled and said, "It will take some time to suppress the biological t-loader. Miss, please wait a moment."
As soon as he finished speaking, the three water tanks were embedded in the wall and disappeared.
While waiting, Xiyue asked Xiang Jia to help count the money. The colorful star coins piled up into a small mountain on the table, greatly reducing the weight of the handbag.
When the count was finished, the biological loader had just been suppressed, and a robotic arm extended from the position of each of the three water tanks, with a black tube clamped at the end.
As Lao Wei inserted the black tube into the optical computer, he explained, "Typically, the biological collector of an optical computer is on the back, but this shop has moved it inside, connected to the loader. As long as the optical computer remains powered, the genes in this square tube can remain active for 10 years."
"What about 10 years later?" Xiang Jia followed up with the question.
Lao Wei smiled at her and said, "If you trust this little shop, there will be new products with better functions in 10 years."
Xiang Jia whispered to Xi Yue, "In other words, this optical computer can only be used for 10 years at most."
Xiyue didn't care. If she still had to hide after 10 years, it would be a waste of her time.
She took the computer and examined it carefully. Compared to her previous computer, this one was noticeably smaller and thinner, after all, the previous computer was loaded with micro-tracking bullets. However, the weight of the two was similar, so the metal material of the one in her hand must be ordinary.
Xiyue placed the optical computer on her left wrist. Metal wristbands automatically extended from both sides of the device, buckled together with a click, and then retracted to the appropriate size.
"Miss, is there anything else you need?"
"Yes." Xiyue pointed to the handbag. "Do you accept recyclables?"
A few minutes later, the three of them moved to another room. Compared to the previous one, this one was filled with rows of shelves, more like a shop. Behind the workbench was a clerk, responsible for counting and identifying the recyclables Xiyue brought.
As soon as he took out the things, he couldn't help but look at Lao Wei.
These salvaged items...are incredibly clean. Besides the empty metal shells, the other pieces of military equipment look practically brand new.
Military equipment is common in the recycling market, especially on the black market, often scavenged from contaminated areas by those who risk their lives. However, contaminants are highly adherent, often leaving a grimy gray film on the surface of the equipment. While the contaminants are mildly infectious, decontamination and cleaning require considerable effort.
Therefore, the recycling price is greatly reduced.
However, the recyclables Xiyue brought didn't look like they were picked up from the contaminated area at all, but more like... they were stolen from the legion.
Old Wei, a man of great experience, gave the clerk a look and said to Xiyue with a smile, "They are in very good condition. We will buy them back at 20% off the market price. Just consider it a friendship. If you have other items to recycle in the future, you can send them directly to us."
Xiang Jia was greatly surprised by this statement. You know, the mecha cases she sold here were still in their packaging, and they were only 20% off even though they were brand new.
Where did you get these military equipment, young lady?
Of course, this was not the place to ask questions, so she could only keep her doubts to herself.
After counting, the total price of all the recyclables was 800,000 star coins, which gave Xiyue a slight rebate. Old Wei was kind enough to help Xiyue convert the less than 1 million in cash she had into the remaining balance, along with the 800,000, into Xiyue's new account.
1.8 million is enough to meet current living needs.
It's a shame I was limited in strength back then, so I only managed to take a small portion of the military starship's equipment. I'll take this as a lesson learned, and when I need a second remote control next time, I'll definitely bring Xipo with me.
Xiyue was thinking, only to hear Lao Wei ask: "Miss, is there anything else you need?"
She was about to shake her head when her eyes suddenly stopped at the workbench: "How much is this?"
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As expected of a big business, Buyi was very thoughtful. Enter through the front door, complete your transaction, and exit through another entrance using the parallel elevator to avoid being spotted.
The exit was hidden on the side of a store selling second-hand cleaning robots. After Xiyue came out, she took a look and shook her head secretly.
Old man Li’s house is too small to use a robot to clean it.
"Xiao...Xiyue, those military equipment of yours came from..."
Before Xiang Jia finished asking, a man hurried past from the fork in the road ahead.
Not far away, out of sight, panicked shouts rang out: "Robbery! Robbery! Robbery!"
Xiang Jia took a step subconsciously, but suddenly thought of Xi Yue and stopped.
But Xiyue smiled and said, "Go ahead. I've finished my work and it's time to go back."
"But……"
Xiang Jia originally planned to take her there, firstly because he was worried about her safety, and secondly because it was difficult for Xiyue to carry all the bags in her hands. He also wanted to take a look at where the young lady lived now.
"It's okay. I'll send you the location later. Come find me when you have time." Xi Yue waved her hand. "Go ahead. He'll be gone in a moment."
"Then please be careful."
Before she finished speaking, Xiang Jia pressed the switch on her chest, and strange gold flowed out from the mecha box behind her, wrapping around her legs. In just one step, she was out of Xiyue's sight.
Xiyue smiled helplessly.
Catching thieves is the responsibility of the Public Security Bureau and has nothing to do with Xiang Jia from the garrison, but she didn't take it to heart at all.
Perhaps under the influence of Xihai, the people of Legion 33 do not take the Interstellar Codex too seriously?
Xiyue took the elevator back to the parking floor. As soon as she walked out of the elevator, she immediately stepped back and hid behind the corner.
General Yuan.
Even though he had changed all his clothes, she still recognized the man at first sight. He was wearing a patterned shirt, white casual pants, one hand in his pocket and a pair of sunglasses, still looking like a dandy boy.
The other party was walking towards the elevator hall.
But the other end of the elevator hall is sealed, and this side is the only exit.
Xiyue glanced at her newly bought coat, and her intuition told her that even if she put on the hood of the coat, the man would still be able to recognize her.
There is only one way: take the elevator to avoid it.
However, the elevator that had taken her down had continued down, and several other elevators were some distance from the parking level.
Xiyue stared at the numbers that kept jumping on the floor screen.
Outside the elevator hall, the sound of a man's footsteps was getting closer and closer.
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