308: No one accepted the reward

Lin Yang was astonished. He looked at Lin Mu and couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure there's no relevant information at all?"

"Indeed, Commander, there is none," Lin Mu shook his head again.

"This... how could there be none? The Cosmic Mercenary Corps's sphere of influence almost covers the entire universe; there shouldn't be none!" Lin Yang murmured.

"Perhaps the Galaxy is relatively remote and lacks any advanced civilizations, so there's no information worth recording," Lin Mu said softly.

"Commander, during my information search, I found that most of the recorded information pertains to Fourth-Level Civilizations. Information on Third-Level Civilizations is very scarce; only a select few, particularly unique Third-Level Civilizations, have their information recorded. The strongest Iron River Federation within the Galaxy is merely a Third-Level Civilization, and an ordinary one at that, with no special characteristics. Perhaps this is why it hasn't been recorded."

"Information on Third-Level Civilizations is scarce?" Lin Yang frowned.

"Yes, Commander. It appears that within the Cosmic Mercenary Corps, only civilizations that have reached Fourth-Level Civilization are considered worthy of attention. Civilizations below Fourth-Level, unless they possess unique characteristics, are not deemed worthy of attention," Lin Mu said.

"This..." Lin Yang hesitated for a moment, then silently questioned the System.

It was the System that said joining the Cosmic Mercenary Corps would allow him to use the Cosmic Mercenary Corps's internal System to find information on returning to the Galaxy.

But now there was none, and he felt the System should be held responsible.

The System replied, "Responding to Host, Lin Mu is correct. Low-level civilizations are indeed not worth attention or recording. However, another reason cannot be ruled out: overly special civilizations are also not recorded in public information."

Lin Yang was startled: "What do you mean by that?"

"Responding to Host, it means exactly what it says."

"Exactly what it says?" Lin Yang took a deep breath, a glint flashing in his eyes, and said faintly, "System, you don't mean that the Galaxy wasn't recorded perhaps not because it's too ordinary, but possibly because it's too special, making its related information classified?"

"Responding to Host, that possibility cannot be ruled out. However, the System cannot currently determine which factor it specifically belongs to. There is too little available information, and the System needs more information to substantiate it."

"Alright then," Lin Yang sighed and looked back at Lin Mu, "Since there's no information on the Galaxy, is there any on the Black Mountain Empire?"

The Black Mountain Empire was the civilized empire where Solo's brother, Soman, resided.

"No, Commander. I simultaneously searched for information on all known civilizations near the Galaxy, including the Red Thunder Empire, but none were recorded," Lin Mu also seemed a bit helpless.

"Then, did you find any information on that high-level mercenary, guy, with the mark on his brow?" Lin Yang asked again.

Information on ordinary Third-Level Civilizations might not be worth recording, but surely information on high-level mercenaries wouldn't be absent, would it?

"Commander, I tried to search, but high-level mercenary information is encrypted. Our current authority is temporarily insufficient, and we cannot directly view the personal information of high-level mercenaries," Lin Mu replied.

"..." Lin Yang was speechless for a moment, then rubbed his brow and sighed, "So, now the only option left is a bounty."

Within the Cosmic Mercenary Corps, one could post bounty missions.

However, posting a bounty related to the Galaxy would easily attract attention, so he was hesitant to do so.

But now there was no other choice.

However, after a pause, Lin Yang slowly said, "Don't post a bounty for the Galaxy. Instead, post a bounty for information on the Black Mountain Empire or the Red Thunder Empire. As long as we can reach the Black Mountain or Red Thunder Empire, it's equivalent to returning to the Galaxy. Although it might still attract attention, it's a bit more subtle than directly offering a bounty for the Galaxy's information."

"That's a good idea," Lin Mu nodded.

"Go and post the bounty mission. At the same time, try to find a way to get information on that guy with the mark on his brow. We still know nothing about him, not even his name; we're too passive," Lin Yang said.

He actually wanted to post a bounty for information on this guy with the mark on his brow.

However, doing so would too easily alert the enemy, so he could only endure for now.

"Host, the System has a way to get information on that high-level mercenary," the System suddenly spoke.

"What way?" Lin Yang's spirits lifted.

"Responding to Host, although information on high-level mercenaries is confidential within the Cosmic Mercenary Corps's internal System and requires authority, you forgot that the System previously said that the junior mercenary channel System has the most diverse individuals, and some guys possess extraordinary means!"

The System slowly began:

"You can post another bounty, stating that you need information on high-level mercenaries in general, without specifically targeting that guy with the mark on his brow, to avoid alerting the other party. Instead, inquire about information on all high-level mercenaries simultaneously. Although the price might be higher, it's also more secure."

"Uh... that works too?" Lin Yang blinked.

Directly offering a bounty for information on all high-level mercenaries?

That seemed a bit exaggerated, didn't it?

"Of course, it's possible. As long as you can afford it, there are always some guys with extraordinary means who can get you what you need," the System said.

"How much would that roughly cost? I don't have many star crystals left," Lin Yang asked.

He had bought too many things in the Tianji Federal Empire, and his star crystals were almost spent.

"Responding to Host, the System is not clear about the specific price. You can post the bounty first and let the other party make an offer."

"Alright, I'll give it a try." Lin Yang didn't hesitate, directly posting the relevant bounty and then waiting for the other party to contact him.

However, several days passed, and neither the bounty for the Black Mountain Empire and Red Thunder Empire nor the bounty to purchase high-level mercenary information was accepted. There weren't even any inquiries.

This made Lin Yang a bit restless.

"System, didn't you say that bounties could easily solve problems? What's going on now?"

"Host, it's possible that the Black Mountain Empire and Red Thunder Empire are indeed too ordinary, and it will take some time for someone to accept the bounty. As for the bounty to purchase high-level mercenary information, there certainly aren't many people with extraordinary means. Perhaps they haven't been paying attention to bounties these past few days. You should wait a bit longer; this kind of thing can only happen by chance, you can't rush it."

"...Alright then." Although Lin Yang was a bit anxious and wanted to go home as soon as possible, some things truly couldn't be rushed.

After waiting a few more days with no one accepting the bounty, Lin Yang couldn't help but say, "We can't just keep waiting like this. If no one accepts the bounty, all our time will be wasted. We're currently near the Black Axe Federal Empire. If all else fails, we can go to the Black Axe Federal Empire to explore information on other Fourth-Level Civilizations and slowly find our way home."

"Go to the Black Axe Federal Empire?"

At these words, both Lin Mu and Cang Miao were startled.

They had caused such a stir on Mi Star just a few days ago, publicly embarrassing the Black Axe Federal Empire. If they went to the Black Axe Federal Empire again, and their identities were exposed, it would be a huge problem.

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