Chapter 571 - 279: The Three Star Thief Overlords
Luo Xin always remembered Su Jiameng, and the memory was profound. Because the other party had indirectly saved her life and also indirectly helped her preserve her star thief family business that she had managed for years... Although, Su Jiameng didn’t know about this...
That year, she accepted Gu Ningzhi’s invitation to participate in the chaotic battle against Augustus, and she gained quite a few benefits from this melee.
Her star thief hideout was on a planet covered with Anbola trees, rich in resources but with a mixed population, frequently plagued by annoying little rats causing trouble on her turf, which she found exhausting! Each year, manpower and resources were significantly spent monitoring and eliminating these "little rats." Su Jiameng’s shameless combat tactics inspired her, as if opening the door to a new world.
Besides the clever use of Anbola trees, there was also Chongming Ore’s restraint on mecha. Relying on these two risky strategies, Luo Xin fended off many conspiracies and plots from similar forces, coupled with the secret assistance from her ally Gu Ningyi, helping her safely navigate the turbulent changes in family power.
Thus, even though Su Jiameng was unaware of this detail, Luo Xin still kept this favor in her heart. Considering her initial agreement with Gu Ningyi, after taking over the family business, Luo Xin gradually transformed the family industry, restraining her subordinates, trying not to clash with official powers of the Alliance, and in doing so, she enjoyed several years of peaceful times.
Yet, despite this, the entire star thief circle was still filled with a tense and dangerous atmosphere due to the strong rise and ruthless methods of the Green Wolf Star Thief Alliance. Her power also faced considerable impact, and the freshly stabilized situation faced new variables.
She wanted to stay out of it, but alas, the tree desires silence yet the wind does not stop!
Luo Xin always believed in honor among thieves, though she was a star thief leader, one of the three major forces of star thieves. Her actions were principled and measured, keeping situations under control without easily breaking them. This was also the main reason she could befriend Gu Ningyi and even become allies. After all, neither was a ruthless butcher...
Learning of Su Jiameng’s plans from Gu Ningyi, Luo Xin hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. As to why she was willing to cooperate with a woman with little power, besides that favor, Gu Ningyi’s attitude played a decisive role.
"These years, I truly can’t see through you anymore..." Luo Xin idly swirled the wine in her glass. Compared to five years ago, now Luo Xin appeared even sharper, her fiery figure tightly wrapped in a dark dress, leisurely leaning on the sofa. The person on the large virtual screen before her was Gu Ningyi. "Is she...really that formidable?"
Luo Xin had watched Gu Ningyi’s growth over these years.
Her admiration for this man forever outweighed any critique... or perhaps because Gu Ningyi had no faults worth critiquing.
He was like a robot controlled by the system, so perfect that he didn’t seem like a living human. No matter what he did, he maintained balance, steadily heading toward his objective’s shores.
With a resolute mind, sharp thoughts, comprehensive consideration, strong and decisive, he pursued perfection in his actions. When it was time to be cautious, he would never rush recklessly; when it was time to take a gamble, he would never be a coward.
Although the identity of the Gu Family’s eldest son brought tremendous resistance to Gu Ningyi’s path as a star thief, subjecting him to much criticism and danger, this man had used over sixty years to elevate a rising star thief force to one of the top three positions.
Indeed, the one who laughs last is the greatest victor. Yet, for such a perfect person, he lost his head this time, "I admit that Su Jiameng is smart and strong... haha, if she weren’t, how could she defeat you? But, no matter how strong an individual’s power is, how can it confront a vast star thief force? I never thought you’d let me agree to cooperate..."
"Some things... until the day the mystery is unveiled, many people will find it unbelievable," Gu Ningyi said coldly, "Let’s wait a little longer, one day, you will understand why I believe she could achieve it..."
"Think whatever you want... just hope that day doesn’t come too late." Luo Xin thought she was crazy too, agreeing to such a wild proposal, "By the way... I need to ask you something... Will you always stay in this circle? Are you truly content?"
With Gu Ningyi’s talent, strength, and means, if he focused solely on the Military Department, his future achievements would surely surpass that of just being an admiral. However, he chose to give up that path, taking a road with an uncertain future and countless challenges, truly insane.