184: Chapter 184: Energy Value of 3.8 Billion Cosmic Coins!

"What? A big shot is here?"

"Good heavens?! How long has it been since a big shot visited our station?"

"A big shot? Could it be a Universe Level or Domain Lord level expert has arrived?"

... Hearing the announcement from the person in charge,

all the station personnel, regardless of rank, became somewhat agitated.

The reason for their excitement wasn't just the chance to interact with a big shot or witness their grandeur,

there was another major reason: income!

The spaceships currently queuing only required small amounts of energy for replenishment.

The station could only turn a profit by accumulating a large quantity of these small transactions.

But big shots were different.

For a typical big shot, a single energy recharge could potentially equal the station's revenue for one or two years.

And the greater the income, the higher their dividends would naturally be.

Thus,

very quickly,

the person in charge led a large group of station staff to welcome the Dark Star.

Aboard the Dark Star, Li Fan looked at the surging crowd of staff members ahead and was genuinely bewildered.

He hadn't cut in line, so what rule had he violated?

Immediately after,

Li Fan received a message relayed by the person in charge.

"Senior, we have prepared a special priority channel for you. There is no need to queue. Please follow me!"

The person in charge's voice was gentle and extremely respectful, making it sound as pleasant as a spring breeze.

Upon hearing that there was no need to queue, Li Fan's eyes lit up. That sounded fantastic!

Jia Yan, standing nearby, observed Li Fan's slightly dazed appearance and was once again certain of Young Master Li Fan's identity.

Such a figure truly didn't concern himself with mundane matters. Tasks like replenishing energy should be left to his servants.

That's why he seemed so unfamiliar with the process, as he had never done it himself.

For Jia Yan, this was undoubtedly good news.

This was a perfect opportunity to curry favor!

As everyone watched the Dark Star proceed toward the VIP channel,

those still queuing expressed a wave of emotion.

"It's different when you have strength! They don't even have to queue!"

"When will we ever get this kind of treatment?"

"Pfft, you want that treatment? I suggest you aim for a better birth next life!"

... Not long after,

the Dark Star followed the person in charge and the station staff to the VIP channel.

Li Fan was just about to figure out the refueling process when Jia Yan interrupted him.

"Brother Fan, you don't need to get off. Just let me handle it," Jia Yan patted his chest, looking reliable.

"Oh right, Brother Fan, how much should we charge? Should we fill it completely? If we fill it completely, I might not have enough money on me. I'll need you to give me your card."

Li Fan fell silent for a moment.

If Jia Yan was willing to help, there was naturally no issue.

However, the amount to charge was indeed a question.

He currently only had eight hundred million cosmic coins left.

Eight hundred million—he wasn't sure how much energy that would buy.

After thinking it over, Li Fan took out a card and handed it to Jia Yan. "Swipe it all. Charge as much as you can."

Hearing this,

Jia Yan immediately took the card and headed out of the spaceship in response.

He loved Li Fan's display of extravagant wealth!

Meanwhile,

outside the channel entrance, the person in charge and the station personnel of all ranks were lined up, preparing to respectfully welcome the arrival of the big shot.

At this moment, every one of them was holding their breath.

They had considered the possibility of a Universe Level or even a Domain Lord level guest, but they never imagined it would be an Immortal Level presence!

Even if it wasn't Immortal Level, the guest possessed wealth comparable to that level.

The last time their station welcomed such a major figure was likely hundreds of years ago!

Soon,

Jia Yan's figure appeared before them.

Seeing Jia Yan, they weren't actually surprised.

Most big shots would send subordinates to handle such matters; few would come out personally.

"Senior, how much energy do you wish to add?"

The person in charge, seeing Jia Yan descend, quickly rushed over with a fawning smile.

Observing the attitude of the person in charge, whose aura had already reached the Star Shattering Rank, Jia Yan felt a surge of secret delight.

"Here, swipe it all."

Jia Yan acted with great swagger and tossed the card to the person in charge.

The person in charge, upon receiving the card, instantly had his eyes widen with greed.

Swipe it all?

Did this mean they were going to fill the tanks completely?

To completely fill an r-class spaceship, it would take at least fifty billion cosmic coins. If it was one equipped with an attack system, it could cost hundreds, or even thousands of billions of cosmic coins.

Even calculating based on the lowest estimate of fifty billion, that was a massive transaction!

Immediately,

the person in charge quickly arranged for the Dark Star to be refueled.

But when it came time to swipe the card, the person in charge froze.

"Eight hundred million?"

Only eight hundred million in the card?

That small amount of cosmic coins probably wouldn't fill much, right?

Consequently,

the person in charge quickly explained the situation to Jia Yan.

"What? Only eight hundred million? Are you sure you didn't misread it?"

"I didn't misread it, Senior. Perhaps you accidentally grabbed the wrong card? Why don't you go back and check?"

"Go back and check? No need. I must have accidentally taken the wrong one. How about this, swipe mine first. I have three billion here. You charge thirty-eight billion for now."

After learning the situation, Jia Yan immediately concluded that Li Fan had taken the wrong card.

But going back to ask Li Fan for a different card seemed inappropriate.

So, he decided to offer another favor by covering the cost first.

This three billion was his entire net worth, saved up over a very long time.

He had originally planned to save it for a major undertaking, but given the current circumstances, he decided to use it ahead of schedule.

Li Fan's favorable impression of him would surely increase greatly due to this sincerity.

As long as he could build a good relationship with Li Fan and latch onto a powerful backer, his ascent to prosperity wouldn't be far off!

And his cost was merely three billion—a bargain!

Meanwhile,

the person in charge, now holding the card for thirty-eight billion cosmic coins, felt a bit disappointed.

Only charging thirty-eight billion for an r-class spaceship?

However, despite his inner disappointment, he certainly couldn't show it.

After all, getting to witness an r-class spaceship up close was quite worthwhile.

Immediately,

as the massive refueling machinery whirred to life, the Dark Star's energy supply began.

Inside the Dark Star,

Li Fan could see the real-time growth of the Dark Star's energy levels.

The energy level, starting from less than one percent, soared all the way to 7.3%.

"Eight hundred million for seven percent? This energy cost is quite steep!"

Li Fan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

He had thought that after throwing down eight hundred million, he would get at least twenty percent, or more.

Yet, it didn't even reach ten percent.

This Dark Star was truly a money-burning machine!

When the refueling was complete,

Jia Yan returned to the Dark Star.

The first thing Jia Yan did was explain the situation to Li Fan.

"Brother Fan, it seems you grabbed the wrong card. That card only had eight hundred million. But it's fine, I covered the difference of three billion for you."

"I saved up this three billion for nearly a hundred years. Although my heart ached when I swiped the card, thinking it was for you, Brother Fan, I feel no pain at all now."

Jia Yan's expression was sincere, projecting an image of a very close relationship with Li Fan.

When Li Fan heard this,

his heart clenched sharply.

Covered the difference of three billion?

This meant that the seven-plus percent of energy cost a total of thirty-eight billion?

Buying Blue Star had only cost him ten billion!

"Cough, cough, I didn't take the wrong card. I only have this much right now. For your three billion, I will repay you after I wipe out the Black Abyss Star Pirate Group,"

Li Fan coughed lightly and said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Jia Yan was slightly stunned. It was reasonable if Li Fan was a young master who had secretly run away and didn't have much money on him.

But when he heard that Li Fan was truly aiming to destroy the Black Abyss Star Pirate Group, he immediately felt much more at ease.

Destroying the Black Abyss—never mind repaying him three billion, he could even accept it if Li Fan didn't repay him at all!

That notorious pirate group, which oppressed employees and harmed living beings, he had tolerated for far too long.

As long as he could witness the downfall of the Black Abyss, what was a mere three billion?

"Brother Fan, you are being too formal."

"Then, Brother Fan, let's not delay. Shall we head to the Black Abyss Star Pirate Group headquarters now?"

"I know the precise location. I can provide you with the coordinates right away!"