Watching that so-called Bloody Mary Mercenary Group's Starfleet sail away, Charlotte's tail beside Zhao Chen finally relaxed.

"It seems you are quite interested in that red-eyed girl from just now?" Zhao Chen said. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Charlotte said with a serious expression, "That woman is dangerous."

Zhao Chen pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.

That gaze was truly very similar to Charlotte's.

"Alright, now is not the time to think about such things. Since we have received these five T2 Moose-class Heavy Interstellar Transport Ships, we can prepare to set off." Zhao Chen said.

With the five T2 Mooses received, the next step was to continue departing for the Reef Starfield to pick people up.

Annie, on the side, looked visibly excited; it had been almost half a year since she left her homeland.

When she was abducted back then, perhaps she never imagined in her entire life that she would actually have the chance to return to her homeland.

And she was even bringing an unimaginable opportunity to her people.

"The next destination, Reef Starfield." Zhao Chen issued the navigation Order.

...

Reef Starfield

Most of the stars in this starfield had basically reached their 'old age,' and the brightness of the stars appeared very dim.

This also caused the environments of the various Star Systems within the starfield to appear very dark, and on slightly remote planets, they were basically plunged into darkness all day long, making the living environment extremely harsh.

But perhaps because of this harsh living environment and the lack of resources, the Reef Starfield became a contested area that neither the Mechanical Race nor the Starlight Empire cared for.

Both sides would intentionally avoid this starfield.

This also resulted in the fact that besides the indigenous people, there were also some interstellar races that had fled from other civilizations in this starfield. The chaotic multi-racial structure led to the Order here being quite chaotic as well.

Simply put, whoever had more and stronger Starfleets was the one who called the shots here.

Through the old Star Gate, six Starships visited this starfield for the first time.

Zhao Chen looked at the universe before him; he had to admit that it was completely different from the Star Gate landscapes in the various Star Systems of the Starlight Empire.

This place was more like a forgotten corner.

The vast majority of the Interstellar Warships seen were also some antique Interstellar Warships.

The vast majority were also just some T1 Interstellar Warships and T2 Interstellar Warships.

The moment Zhao Chen's T3 Interstellar Warship appeared, the gazes of many personnel on the Bridges of other Starships fell upon it.

People here were always very sensitive to outsiders.

And it was such a strange combination of one T3 Interstellar Warship and five T2 Interstellar Transport Ships.

But fortunately, what Zhao Chen brought was a T3 Interstellar Warship, which caused many people to dispel some of their petty thoughts.

"We will go to the nearest Starport to replenish the energy blocks needed for the Starships, and while we are at it, we will inquire about information regarding the planet where Annie lived." Zhao Chen said.

There was a Starport not far from the Star Gate, which provided convenience for Zhao Chen.

"Understood. Starting to contact the command department of this Starport now, connecting to the public channel." Adjutant Aili began to arrange these matters on the side.

They quickly made contact with this Starport, and after agreeing on the docking price, they arranged a berth for their Starships.

The T3 Blizzard and the five T2 Mooses began to slowly sail into the Starport.

Compared to the Starports Zhao Chen had visited before, this Starport was truly quite old. On the exterior of the Starport, one could see some unrepaired signs of damage, and one could even see some electronic circuits directly exposed to the outside.

As well as a few scattered maintenance workers who were repairing the exterior of the Starport.

The six Starships successfully docked in a berth.

"Hello, this is Starport G19. I am your receptionist, number 777; I am currently right below your Starship." A heavily made-up woman appeared on the video screen in front of Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen glanced at Aili beside him. Aili pulled up the image of the area below the hull, and indeed, one could see a scantily clad, heavily made-up woman standing there.

"Keep the Blizzard in a state of combat readiness; I will take Annie down for a trip." Zhao Chen instructed Charlotte.

Charlotte nodded. After the Starship entered the port, she did not have the T3 Blizzard shut down its engines to dock. Having once been a rebel general, she had visited similar places quite often.

She knew very well that in this kind of environment, all sorts of things could happen, and one must never trust anyone.

Zhao Chen took Annie and left the Bridge, boarding the Starship's ladder to slowly descend to the bottom.

"Hello there, handsome and mighty gentleman. Do you have any needs?" The scantily clad woman bit her delicate lips and walked toward Zhao Chen, her hand ready to rest on Zhao Chen's chest.

But she was dodged by Zhao Chen.

The scantily clad woman did not have any change in expression because of this. She noticed Annie beside Zhao Chen and revealed a slightly wicked smile: "So, sir likes this type, huh?

I can arrange that here. If the crew on your Starship needs it, I can also arrange corresponding services here; we will definitely make you satisfied.

Race, age, appearance, you and your crew can choose whatever you like."

As she spoke, the scantily clad woman raised her hand and projected holographic photo albums, inside of which were women of various races.

Zhao Chen immediately understood what the other party meant.

In the Starports of the Starlight Empire, although such things existed, they were generally conducted quietly.

He didn't expect that here, they would be so straightforward; the other party's stance even suggested she wouldn't mind having a go with Zhao Chen right on the spot.

"I want a batch of energy blocks; here is the quantity." Zhao Chen stated his requirements.

"Energy blocks are no problem. However, looking at you, sir, it seems like this is your first time here. Do you know our trading rules?" Seeing she couldn't seduce Zhao Chen, the scantily clad woman gave up, lit a cigarette for herself, and blew out a smoke ring filled with a low-quality odor.

"Only physical goods, right? I will trade with crystals." Zhao Chen threw out a bag of crystals that had been prepared long ago.

Crystals were hard currency in the universe; basically, ninety percent of ores contained crystals.

And energy could be extracted from these crystals to make energy blocks needed to supply Starship power.

At the same time, they could also be used ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) as basic materials for building Starships.

And in this kind of lawless zone, if you use Galactic Alliance account funds, they might not necessarily accept it; only crystals or other things with actual value would make them trade with you.

Before coming, a batch of crystals had already been prepared on Zhao Chen's Starship.

"Sir, you have given a bit too much, haven't you?" Seeing Zhao Chen being so generous, and looking at the paid crystals, the scantily clad woman immediately looked at Zhao Chen with seductive eyes; the intention in her eyes was already very clear.

Zhao Chen immediately stopped the scantily clad woman from pressing forward and stated his purpose: "I have some things to ask you; treat the extra as the fee for the inquiry."