Chapter 52: Invitation from the Elves

Storm Main Star, Military Office.

Feng Mo sat early in his chair, listening to Laika's report.

"Commander, FM001 Resource Planet has been fully repaired, and all compensation for the casualties has been distributed to the workers without any instances of corruption. Additionally, the Storm Fleet has fully replenished its ammunition, and all starships have been serviced and repaired."

"The Elven Queen's treasured Life Tree fruit has ripened, and she wishes to host a banquet seven days from now. She has invited you and the Bisi Clan Chief to discuss the situation in the Storm Star System."

Today marked the sixth day since Feng Mo's return to Storm Main Star. News of him obliterating the Bai Family Fleet and bombarding their starport had spread far and wide, so for days, not a single starship dared to intrude on Feng Mo's territory.

This was the benefit of establishing a fearsome reputation. In contrast, the Elves and Bisi Clan were having a rough time. Numerous fleets had poured into the Storm Star System. While they didn't dare provoke Feng Mo, they had no reservations about troubling the Elves and Bisi Clan.

Now, the Elven Queen was taking advantage of the Life Tree fruit's maturity to hold a banquet, using it as an opportunity to discuss the Storm Star System's issues with Feng Mo.

Understanding the situation, Laika cautiously suggested, "Lord, perhaps I should decline on your behalf?"

"No need. Inform the Elven Queen that Feng Mo will be there as planned," Feng Mo replied with a wave of his hand.

If peace could be achieved without conflict, Feng Mo was open to that. This banquet would serve as a test to gauge the attitudes of the Elves and Bisi Clan regarding his control of the system. He hoped they would be sensible enough not to force his hand, as he wouldn't be so gentle if pushed.

He had no choice. The Ember System had assigned him a mission: after defeating the Blazing Bandit Group, the next task had appeared the following day.

[Mission: Unite the Storm Star System and ascend to the rank of Earl. Reward: 1,500 points, T3 Chi-Lu-class Interstellar Supply Ship.]

An interstellar supply ship was crucial for a complete fleet, ensuring long-distance travel and sustained warfare. With this ship, Feng Mo was confident he could expand his territory significantly.

Moreover, the reward points were increasing. A T4 starship blueprint required only 2,500 points. Feng Mo currently had 2,200 points, so completing this mission would allow him to consider building a T4 starship.

Not to mention, he had long heard of the Life Tree fruit's benefits. It could enhance physical strength and optimize genetic structure, which was incredibly useful for Gene Warriors below level three.

Meanwhile, on the Bai Family's Main Star, six days had passed since the bombardment. The atmosphere was heavy in the conference room.

At the head of the table sat Bai Yanbing, the current head of the Bai Family, a marquis of the Snow Eagle Empire, and the commander of the family's T4 fleet. His hawk-like gaze swept over his despondent relatives, fury burning in his heart, though he maintained a calm demeanor.

"Is losing a few hundred ships to a brat really enough to crush your spirits? Our ancestors fought fiercely in the universe to build the Bai Family's glory. Have you all forgotten their courageous spirit?" Bai Yanbing's words struck like a hammer, shaming the gathered family members.

He placed a hand on his eldest son Bai Muchen's shoulder, adding, "Losing a few hundred ships is nothing, Muchen. I'll give you another T3 fleet!"

Then, scanning the room, he continued, "And so what if I've lost a son? I still have Muchen, and I know he won't let us down."

"But we can't let the Bai Family's losses go unpunished. Understood?"

Bai Muchen lifted his head, his eyes red with remorse. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have agreed to Feng Mo's last demand. Now our fleet can't enter the Storm Star System. How will we get our revenge?"

A middle-aged man sitting to Bai Yanbing's right coughed lightly. "Who says we have to enter the Storm Star System to exact revenge? Feng Mo is a viscount of the Yunshan Empire. It would be hard to target his territory in the Xianyun Star System. So, we either send our agents into the Storm Star System or lure him out."

"But drawing him out and ambushing him needs careful planning. It's only been six days since he bombarded the starport. Acting now would draw scrutiny from the Federation, tipping him off and wasting our efforts."

"I've heard the Storm Star System is chaotic right now. We could send agents to stir the pot, and if that fails, we can use the same trick to lure Feng Mo out. The Federation can dispatch Bai family fleets for missions, and with the backing of the Qiao Family of Tianqi, we could have Feng Mo assigned to a Federation task as well."

The suggestion gained approval from the family members, and Bai Yanbing nodded with a smile. "I've already contacted two T3 adventurer fleets, and with the Bai Family's hidden T3 fleet, we'll support them with a T4-class destroyer. One T4 ship and three T3 fleets should be enough to take the Storm Star System."

"Once we control it, we'll rename it, and it won't count as breaking our agreement. Plus, that T4 resource planet will rightfully belong to the Bai Family."

Bai Muchen realized his thinking had been too narrow. While he had only wanted revenge, his father had planned to seize the entire Storm Star System.

After the meeting, Bai Yanbing's pent-up fury erupted. He slammed the table so hard it shattered, the shockwave sending Bai Muchen's clothes billowing. "Damn Feng Mo! I won't rest until I've avenged my son. This blood feud cannot be ignored!" Bai Yanbing's rage made Bai Muchen understand: his father's calm facade had been for show. Beneath it, he was a grieving and angry parent.

Seven days passed quickly. Feng Mo traveled to the Elven Main Star discreetly, bringing only Storm and Laika and Lacey as company. Given the chaos he'd caused in the system, he needed to stay low-profile. After the starport bombardment, no one dared challenge him directly.

The Elven Main Star was the most fertile life planet in the Storm Star System, comparable to the Xianyun Main Star. The entire planet was covered in flora, with a colossal tree towering over the central Elven Court, its canopy casting a vast shadow.

Three billion elves lived here, with no outsiders. The population size kept the elves from becoming a major star-faring race. Furthermore, their exceptional beauty made them targets for many hostile species. Elves, dwarves, and succubi wer

e all known as nomadic races of the universe, often persecuted.

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