Global Era of Star trekking

Gazing down from above, even Song Chi could not help but feel a touch of awe in his eyes.

Compared to the open areas atop the Floating Land of the Frandy Kingdom's Chiyang, Sneer Dragon City was clearly more breathtaking.

But thinking about it, that made sense—after all, it was the ancestral land of an Eighth Rank Gate.

Compared to the fleeting astonishment in Song Chi's eyes, Cui Ze's reaction was much more exaggerated. Upon seeing the Sneer Dragon City with a population of over a billion, his face stayed flushed with excitement.

To this, Song Chi did not say much.

He never forgot that he was merely here to act as a bodyguard, not to truly command the noble young master at his side as casually as Cui Yulong had claimed.

If he took that seriously, he would be making a grave mistake.

No matter what, Cui Ze was still the youngest son of the current head of a Pseudo-Immortal Family, so did you really think he would accommodate you in everything?

Knowing full well that saying more would only breed resentment, Song Chi tried to speak less and simply followed silently, ensuring the young man's safety for the following days.

Thinking this, Song Chi's thoughts shifted, and he summoned forth the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon of Fifth Rank Level.

The Fire-breathing Flame Dragon had been transferred from the Prime Ancestor, who, after their trip to the Northern Dome Star Domain, had refused to take it back, so it remained with Song Chi.

At Song Chi's command, the Fire-breathing Flame Dragon transformed into a palm-sized miniature form and finally landed gently on Cui Ze's shoulder.

If the eldest grandson of the Right Principal Lineage deliberately sought trouble, a single Fifth Rank Fire-breathing Flame Dragon would not be much use, but it was still a deterrent. If it could intimidate the other party even slightly, it would be beneficial, avoiding much trouble.

Subsequently, Song Chi added a Plasma Shield to both Cui Ze and the miniature Fire-breathing Flame Dragon. The Shield was invisible when not triggered, not drawing attention.

Lastly, he applied one to himself as a precaution.

As one of the subjects of these subtle changes, Cui Ze naturally sensed them. He turned to look at Song Chi, who had offered no explanation, but did not say much. Instead, he reached out to stroke the miniature Fire-breathing Flame Dragon on his right shoulder.

Upon entering Sneer Dragon City, Cui Ze turned into a curious lad, constantly looking around on both sides of the street.

In response, Song Chi stood quietly in the middle of the street, his gaze never straying from the young man.

Meanwhile, with the powerful capturing ability of his Double Pupils, he also surveyed everything around the street from the corner of his eye.

In a short time, he noticed quite a few situations.

For example, individuals brimming with a bloodthirsty aura who could either be human traffickers or captains of Star Thieves.

Or those with shifting gazes, murmuring to themselves, likely spies from certain powers.

And also low-rank captains with special Talent Abilities, picking pockets on the street.

For all these, Song Chi did not pay attention. His task at hand was singular, and that was to protect Cui Ze.

After wandering the endless streets for several hours, the excitement in Cui Ze's eyes gradually subsided. Then, turning his gaze, he quickly entered a shop.

[Sneer Dragon Shop]!

Looking at the four bold characters on the sign, Song Chi pondered for a moment, but nonetheless followed Cui Ze into this very large shop.

Just like its refined signboard, the interior decor of the Sneer Dragon Shop was exceedingly luxurious.

A large number of exquisite crystal cabinets were neatly placed throughout the shop's first floor, as far as the eye could see.

Floating Land Origin

Starry Sea Oddity

Mineral Resources

Titanium Crystal

Frontier-Level Drones

...

All kinds of items were available in abundance.

Spotting these, Song Chi also became quite interested. While Cui Ze browsed through the various crystal cabinets, he turned to a serving maid at his side and said:

"Does the shop have any Fifth Rank Starry Sky Plant Hearts for sale? Also, are there any Black Hole Dense Stones, Void Stones, Fifth Rank Void Crystals, or other such resources?"

He did not inquire about the Intelligent Brain, as it was a forbidden item officially banned by the Four Great Super Empires of Torch Humanity. Such a device was unobtainable in the Torch Human Civilization Territory, at best available through private transactions. It would definitely not be found in a legitimate shop.

Perhaps startled by the items listed by Song Chi, the serving maid took several seconds before hastily replying:

"Esteemed guest, I am unaware of such high-grade items. Please wait a moment!"

Soon after, an elder claiming to be the shop's Manager came downstairs from the second floor.

Upon reaching Song Chi, the elder first greeted him with a smile, then softly explained that the items mentioned by Song Chi were all High Rank goods and required going upstairs for a detailed discussion.

However, Song Chi paid no attention to the other party, instead turning to look at Cui Ze, who still lingered on the first floor.

Unless it was at Jade Plum Courtyard, he wouldn't let Cui Ze leave his sight these past few days.

After all, as a super sect with a longstanding inheritance, if they were to act, the methods they could employ were far too numerous. Song Chi only trusted his own double pupils.

Ten minutes later, following Cui Ze as he finished browsing the first floor, they then ascended to the second floor together.

Interestingly, upon reaching the second floor, the elderly man radiating the aura of a fourth-rank guidance technique indicated he needed to enter a secret room on the second floor.

In response, Song Chi looked at the other party with a smile that wasn't quite a smile and said,

"If you have it, bring it out now, and I will make an offer. Let's skip all the unnecessary talk."

The old man frowned deeply, swept Song Chi with a serious gaze, and without further ado, turned away and left.

It wasn't until Song Chi and his companion were about to descend the stairs that the elderly man appeared again.

This time, however, he held several items in his hand.

These included a fifth rank level Star Devouring Vine heart and two fifth rank level Void Crystals.

Upon seeing these three items, Song Chi turned to look at Cui Ze beside him.

"Care to join me in taking a look?"

"Sure!"

Cui Ze's response was quick and straightforward.

He was aware of his aunt's membership in the Shaking Light Star Tower and could roughly guess Song Chi's background. Moreover, he had always found Song Chi's attitude to be very agreeable, so naturally, he wouldn't spoil Song Chi's interest.

In a secluded room on the second floor, the three of them entered one after another.

The next second, the old man gently pressed a button, and immediately a light screen arose between Song Chi and Cui Ze, evidently intending to separate the two.

Song Chi reacted quickly, swiftly pulling Cui Ze to his side, thus preventing the isolating light screen from separating them.

"Sir, this is against the rules!"

On the other side, the old man's expression darkened, and a fourth-rank aura flickered around him, seemingly with a threatening intent.

Song Chi's expression remained unchanged.

"What rules are we breaking? We came together, are you saying that your establishment mandates that only one person can make purchases at a time?"

"You..."

A flash of coldness crossed the elder's face, but it seemed he thought of something else and did not continue to argue, although his subsequent pricing proved interesting.

For the fifth rank Star Devouring Vine heart, the asking price was fifty strands of fifth rank Floating Land Origin.

For a fifth rank Void Crystal, the cost was three strands of sixth rank Floating Land Origin each.

This price was already three times the regular market rate, clearly trying to gouge them after his prior scheme failed.

Naturally, Song Chi would not be such an easy mark.

The two parties parted ways, less than pleased.

After leaving the Sneer Dragon Shop, Cui Ze took the initiative to approach Song Chi.

"Waking of Insects Brother, do you need fifth rank Void Crystals?"

Song Chi raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? You have some?"

No sooner had he spoken than he saw Cui Ze take out three fifth rank Void Crystals.

"I obtained these by chance during an expedition in the Alien Star Domain. They aren't of much use to me, but I'm not looking for sixth rank Floating Land Origin in exchange."

Hearing this, Song Chi pondered for a moment, then asked,

"Are you following the path of the Law of Light?"

With the powerful capturing ability of his double pupils, he could faintly see the power of the Law of Light flitting inside the other person.

Once Cui Ze confirmed, he took out five Law Fruits of light from his person.

"Five Fruits of the Law of Light, as long as the Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light is below 1%, can collectively boost the Comprehension Degree by 0.3%."

"Deal!"