Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 959 - 672: Equity Swap Agreement

Seeing that Bai E remained unmoved, Xing Zhuo's tone grew three degrees more urgent, "Yes, I believe that all the problems currently faced on this Mine Star are not issues for you; eventually, you can resolve them all...but it requires time. I think, for you, time is the most precious thing in the world."

"Moreover, during this process, whether it's the Business Alliance or the League, they will likely be caught in endless internal struggles with you, which is meaningless, and I cannot stop it. With your foresight, I believe you can see such a future clearly."

Bai E continued to look at the other person calmly, not speaking until the other had finished, "But obedience is still what you're after, not cooperation, isn't it?" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Xing Zhuo's expression stiffened slightly, "This...I believe can be changed. If you join now, I can guarantee that I will use all my resources and abilities to help you achieve the 'freedom' you desire as soon as possible."

"But you can't even stop the internal conflict between me and your alliance, can you?" Bai E pinpointed the most crucial issue.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Xing Zhuo's sincerity, nor his current intentions.

However... as he said himself, when you are in the game, you can't help yourself.

His utmost effort is actually meaningless.

Seeing Xing Zhuo momentarily speechless at his inquiry, Bai E slowly stood up, "I can feel your sincerity and thank you for your support, but for me, I have my own optimal solution."

As his words fell, a spaceship with a distinct flag descended from the distant sky.

Through the transparent window, Xing Zhuo immediately recognized which power the spaceship belonged to—

"Golden Swallow, is it? You have placed your hopes on Golden Swallow."

"It is indeed one of the options."

"I know, currently, they are the only ones who can solve your dilemma." Xing Zhuo's gaze was fervent as he looked at Bai E, "But even as a friend, I want to remind you: Golden Swallow is certainly not a good partner. Many of the rumors about them are true."

"Dealing with them is no better than cooperating with our Business Alliance." But seeing Bai E's unwavering expression, Xing Zhuo could only sigh softly, "Of course, you have your considerations. As for what I said, you can make your decision after you actually come into contact with people from Golden Swallow."

"Thanks." Bai E nodded, and Catherine's voice came through the earpiece, "I have returned with people from Golden Swallow."

"I saw." Bai E replied.

"But they need to inspect our Mine Star first." Catherine's voice carried an almost imperceptible worry, "Their precise intentions are unknown..."

She didn't dare to rashly agree to such matters, but also dared not directly refuse.

Getting in touch with Golden Swallow people wasn't easy; with little background, she had barely found an opportunity to make contact.

If they refused directly, they might never have the chance to cooperate with them again, so she had to bring them back, to see what decision Bai E would make.

"It's fine, let them see." Bai E agreed directly.

"Everyone can go?"

"Everyone can go."

"Huh~" Catherine sighed slightly in relief.

Fortunately, it seemed Bai E hadn't been idle during her absence.

A completely unified Mine Star was indeed the best bit of good news amidst various dilemmas...

The person in charge from Golden Swallow was a sharp, capable-looking woman, dressed in a fitting suit and wearing exquisite golden glasses.

Accompanying her on the Mine Star inspection, Catherine was already feeling the pressure.

"Chief Catherine, you say you want to rebuild a new sovereign state here, I believe in your determination... In fact, it is precisely because of your great dream that I am willing to communicate with you about our potential cooperation. But..."

She reached out to touch the dust at her side, "Atmospheric purification rate is 31.2%, population registration deficit is 41%, and nowhere near the minimum benchmark of 58% required for a star-class Colony Star. With such poor governance and control, what confidence do you have to restore your previous status as an independent sovereign state?"

Catherine's face showed slight embarrassment, "I believe you have heard, our country only recently announced its dissolution, we have only just begun..."

The woman had no intention of listening to Catherine's explanations, merely faithfully recording everything on the planet with the tablet in her arms, "All residential areas are slightly polluted zones, work environments are moderately polluted zones, and some workshops and special areas are heavily polluted zones."

"No cities, no entertainment..." she glanced up at the rusty dome of the sky, "With such infrastructure, even a slightly larger sandstorm might cripple it."

"Even your most proud defense fleet only consists of old-fashioned warships scavenged from unknown places. The purchase price for such outdated warship hulks at Freeport is 400 Star Coin per ton."

For the first time, Catherine anxiously interrupted, "That's why we urgently need the trade... As long as we buy enough materials, we can completely change the current situation."

"That's what you think..." The woman adjusted her glasses and continued her analysis, "At Golden Swallow, we always prefer not to engage in short-term, one-off deals, especially considering you're currently facing sanctions from the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance. According to my current assessment of you, even if you're willing to exchange all the resources you currently have for materials to improve the planet, you will only be able to complete less than 20% of such transformation.