Somewhere in the Sea of Star Spirits, a large starship was slowly sailing in the universe.
In the beautifully decorated captain's cabin, Carlozo was lazily leaning against the soft and comfortable captain's chair. His legs were crossed on the table, and one of his arms was hanging diagonally on the armrest. He was holding a bottle of expensive fine wine and was swaying it due to inertia. A thick cigar was in his mouth, burning with green smoke. A virtual screen was floating in front of him, playing an entertainment program.
Carlozo had rough brown skin that looked like a lizard's skin. His facial features were similar to a human's, but the distance between his eyes was rather large. His chin was protruding, similar to a beastman's. In addition, one of his eyes was blind. The dark hole was exposed just like that. It looked like a scar left behind by an energy gun, adding a fierce aura to it.
He looked very rough on the outside, but he was wearing an exquisite and complicated aristocratic suit. It seemed to have been carefully ironed and did not have many wrinkles. He wore a small aristocratic round hat on his head, covering his sparse and messy yellow hair. Only a few strands of hair hung down from the gap of the hat. The contrast was strong.
Most of the population trade was affiliated with the Galactic Black Market, but it also had an independent ecology, forming a secret trade chain. As this line of work was not suitable to be exposed, any large-scale population seller rarely acted in the name of an organization. Usually, they would give themselves a code name and make friends with customers in their own names, forming a trade network with their identities in the underworld as a link.
Carlozo was a big seller with a good reputation in the population black market. His nickname was' Lord '. He had been in the business for many years and had excellent results. His business even spanned several Star Clusters. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a population trading giant in the Sea of Star Spirits.
Gulp …
Carlozo took a sip of wine. Bright red wine flowed from his lips and slid down his chin. He ignored the sounds of his subordinates playing in the cabin outside. As he puffed, he increased the volume of the virtual screen and kept changing channels with his hand gestures. He scanned through one program after another in boredom.
At this moment, an encrypted communication interface suddenly popped up on the virtual screen. A number labeled 'Buyer 178' had called.
Carlozo's eyes flashed. He paused the program and answered the call.
A black shadow without a specific appearance appeared on the screen and reported a string of coded numbers. Carlozo also replied with a string of numbers. After a few words, they confirmed that there was no problem with each other's identities.
After matching the secret signal, Buyer No. 178 went straight to the point.
"My Lord, did you get the goods I ordered last time?"
Carlozzo took out a notebook and flipped through it. "Sorry, we haven't gotten the goods yet."
"How long has it been? It's just a bunch of Silvers. You weren't this slow before. My master is getting impatient. "Buyer No. 178 sounded dissatisfied.
Carlozzo shook his head. "The environment is different now. You know, because of that war, the entire universe has been under martial law for the past two to three years. A lot of races have gathered in the Central Galaxy to take refuge. Our business has dropped by ninety percent. It's not as easy to get goods as before."
All along, the black market hidden in the depths of the galactic society had been very prosperous. However, with the outbreak of the World Tree War, this industry fell into a cold winter.
Generally speaking, war should be able to promote human trade, but the war had not broken out in their territory yet. In order to prepare for war, the three Universal Civilizations had imposed high pressure on the various Star Fields. A large number of people had gathered to take refuge, and the mobility of the galactic residents had plummeted. This was equivalent to cutting off the supply of many human traffickers.
Most of the people captured by human traffickers were ordinary galactic residents. They were usually lone galactic travelers, abducted tourists, or directly bought captives from galactic pirates. They rarely attacked passing spaceships, and it was even more impossible for them to land on a civilization's colonial planet to capture people. They did not have such armed forces.
Due to the three Universal Civilizations' control, Carlozo had not opened his' stock 'for a long time. This business was getting more and more difficult.
"Although I can't get the Silvers here, I still have some other goods. Do you want to take a look at the list?" Carlozo asked.
"Forget it, forget it. I'll find someone else."
Buyer No. 178 went offline.
Carlozo curled his lips and did not mind.
This deal had fallen through, but he did not feel regretful at all.
Because of the war, Carlozo had already made up his mind to stop buying. He only wanted to clear his inventory and wash his hands of this business.
As for whether or not he could leave safely, Carlozo was not worried.
People who had been in business for a long time all had a set of survival rules. They paid attention to keeping their identities secret, and most of the time, they only dealt with regular customers. They also maintained good relations with some armed groups, and some powerful customers would even provide them with convenience. Therefore, they were able to survive in the underworld … As long as they kept a low profile, did not expose themselves, and did not provoke important people, then no one would care about them. They could leave after making a profit, and it was actually very safe.
Carlozo turned off the communication interface and continued to change channels. He casually flipped through the programs, but his mind was not on them. He was immersed in the excitement of looking forward to the future.
"After this batch of inventory is cleared, I can retire …"
Carlozo was in a good mood.
The money he had earned over the years was enough for him to live a carefree life for a few lifetimes. As long as he successfully retired, he would be able to change his appearance and enjoy his life with the wealth he had accumulated. There were too many such examples in this industry. It could be said to be the dream of every human trafficker, and it was also Carlozo's goal.
Carlozo could not help but feel excited at the thought of a beautiful life waving at him after working so hard for so many years.
However, at this moment, he switched to a news channel that was broadcasting the meeting held by Black Star.
Carlozo had also paid attention to the invitation letter incident not long ago and could not help but stop.
Soon, his eyes widened, and his body trembled involuntarily. Intense fear gradually filled his face, and a chill penetrated his bones. Cold sweat dripped down his body.
Looking at the countless large organizations on the screen responding to Han Xiao's call, Carlozo panicked. His mind went blank, and a sentence that he had once scoffed at appeared in his mind …
You have to pay for what you did!
Crackle!
The subordinates who were shouting and playing cards in the cabin suddenly heard the sound of things being smashed frequently from the captain's room. Just by listening to the commotion, everyone could almost imagine how hysterical they were, like trapped beasts in despair.
…
Endless Nebula, a certain Galactic Free City.
A luxurious villa was located in a scenic area with pleasant scenery. It was surrounded by lush forests and a clear lake. For such a special area to exist in a highly modified Galactic City, it was obvious that the people who lived here were very powerful.
In the spacious living room, a man in a nightgown was sitting on the sofa. A few female elven creatures were lying on the ground beside him. Their heads were lowered, and their chins were touching the ground. There were collars around their necks, and the leashes were tied to a pillar at the side like pets.
In front of them was a huge virtual screen that was broadcasting a program. The man looked up at the screen as he ate his breakfast. From time to time, he would stroke the elven woman's arched back covered in purple bruises with his fingertips, as if he was simply stroking a pet.
The elven woman subconsciously shrank back, but her eyes were like a pool of stagnant water without any fluctuations. She stared blankly at the virtual screen in front of her, like a walking corpse whose soul had been sucked out.
At this moment, the man in the nightgown changed the channel and saw the news recording of Black Star's meeting.
After watching for a while, he sneered with a disapproving expression.
"This Black Star, he's always so troublesome. If he's bored, he should go fight foreign enemies. That's his responsibility. What's the point of worrying about human trafficking? Does he really think he's the leader of the Galactic Society? Pfft, what the hell. "
As soon as he said that, the elven women lying on the ground suddenly trembled, and their dead eyes suddenly regained some color.
Ever since they were captured by human traffickers and sold as slaves, their lives were only left with deep darkness, like stagnant water without any hope. They thought that this was the end of their lives.
However, at this moment, Black Star was like the dawn that pierced through the darkness, suddenly shooting into their despairing hearts, piercing their numb hearts and awakening their broken personalities.
The few of them looked up at Black Star on the screen in a daze, and they could not help but feel hope in their hearts.
Will someone really come to save us?
However, at this moment, the man in the nightgown noticed the gazes of his pets, and his brows furrowed.
"Hmm? What's with that look? "
As he said that, the man in the nightgown glanced at Black Star on the screen again, and a burst of anger suddenly surged within him. He picked up a spiked short whip from the side and swung it.
"Looks like I haven't taught you enough. Are you still thinking of running away? Why, do you think that Black Star can save you after seeing the news? Continue, keep an eye on him and see if he can save you now. "
The elven women were so scared that their bodies stiffened. They lay on the ground trembling, but they did not dare dodge or beg for mercy. Without the man's permission, if these 'pets' opened their mouths to speak, it would only lead to worse torture.
The man in the nightgown's expression was gloomy. He raised the whip and was about to strike.
However, at this moment, the door of the mansion exploded!
Boom!
Debris flew everywhere, and dust covered the sky.
The man in the nightgown was shocked. He hurriedly turned his head and saw a group of people walk in. They were wearing familiar uniforms. They were the security patrol team of this galactic city.
Seeing who it was, the man in the nightgown immediately relaxed. Then, he was furious.
"What are you doing? Trespassing into my house, do you want to die?! "
The captain of the security team walked out and showed the electronic arrest warrant. He said coldly, "Your Excellency Anhuso, we have received a reliable report that you have violated the law by keeping galactic residents as pets. Please come with us."
The man in the nightgown widened his eyes in disbelief. He pointed at himself in surprise. "You want to arrest me because of such a small matter? Do you know who I am? "
"You have violated the human trade prohibition of the Galactic General Law." The captain was expressionless.
"Can you bear the responsibility of arresting me? Go back and ask the lord of this free planet if he doesn't want his planet management rights anymore."
The man in the nightgown only felt that it was ridiculous and did not know whether to laugh or cry.
With his identity and background, this kind of crime was a joke. He had kept many galactic species as pets, and no one dared to hold him responsible for this kind of crime.
He did not expect that such a low-level security officer would dare to challenge him. Such a small figure usually did not even have the right to talk to him.
"Please cooperate with our law enforcement." The captain frowned.
"What's your security officer number? Do you believe that I won't strip you of your clothes tomorrow?! " The man in the nightgown was so angry that he laughed. He walked forward, grabbed the captain's clothes, and lowered his head to look at the number on his nameplate.
The captain pushed the man away and said in a deep voice, "If you continue to resist arrest, we will use violent means."
The man in the nightgown staggered from the push. He widened his eyes in disbelief, as if he did not expect this person to dare to attack him.
His expression was extremely gloomy. He picked up the communicator from the table and dialed the number of the planet's city lord. He pointed at the security captain and said angrily, "Alright, just you wait. I'll see who can take me away today!"
Soon, the call was connected.
"Yo, isn't this Your Excellency Anhuso? Why are you suddenly in the mood to look for me?" The figure of the planet lord appeared on the screen with a polite smile on his face.
The man in the nightgown immediately vented his anger on the planet overlord. He sneered and said, "Alright, your people have grown capable now. They dared to barge into my house and capture me. They even dared to attack me. If you don't give me a satisfactory answer today, your planet's management rights will be invalidated!"
"Aiya, why are you so angry? What's going on?" The planet lord was surprised.
"Heh, ask your people."
The man in the nightgown stuffed the communicator to the security captain and took two steps back, looking like he was watching a good show.
The security captain was not afraid. He picked up the communicator and reported the situation just now. He also showed the few female elves.
After hearing this, the planet lord said indifferently, "Oh, I see.
"So that's how it is … Captain of the security team, what's your name?"
"Bell," the security captain replied calmly.
"Is the tip reliable?"
"There's both evidence and witnesses."
Hearing this, the planet lord nodded and slowly said, "What are you waiting for?
"Then what are you waiting for? Capture this guy. If he resists arrest, don't bring him back. Just kill him on the spot."
As soon as he finished speaking, the man in the nightgown was stunned. He thought he had heard wrongly.
Under normal circumstances, shouldn't he order this group of security officers to retreat and then fire them to calm his anger? It had always been like this in the past. Why was it different today?
"What do you mean?" The man in the nightgown was stunned.
The planet lord shrugged. "I should have expressed it very accurately. You violated the law, so you naturally have to be arrested."
"… Are you crazy?" The man in the nightgown widened his eyes. "Have you forgotten who I am?"
"I know you have a great background …" The planet lord suddenly changed the topic and stopped pretending. His tone sank. "But so what? It's His Excellency Black Star's will to not allow human trafficking. We're working for Black Star. Who do you think you are?"
"You …"
The man in the nightgown was stunned and trembled.
It was not fear, but uncontrollable anger.
Ever since he was born, no one had dared to speak to him like this!
However, before he could fly into a rage, Bell suddenly pulled out his gun and pulled the trigger without a word.
Bang!
A laser beam flashed, and the head of the man in the nightgown exploded. Charred flesh splattered all over the ground.
The headless corpse seemed to be stunned on the spot. It swayed twice before falling to the ground with a bang. The nerves that were not dead were still causing the body to twitch slightly.
Seeing this, the planet lord revealed an inexplicable smile.
If not for his secret instructions, the security team would not have dared to act so boldly.
"This person has resisted arrest many times. Our team has received orders from the higher-ups to kill him on the spot!"
Bell put away his gun with a cold expression. He glanced at the headless corpse with disdain.
"Pfft, scum."
…
It had been a few days since countless organizations expressed their stance at the meeting held by Black Star. The chain reaction caused by this meeting had already begun to appear.
More than half of the resources of the galactic society had been stirred up by Han Xiao. The organizations of the various Star Fields followed the consensus of the meeting and began to clean up the human trafficking in their territories.
The Beyond Grade A Association controlled the Galactic Black Market and directly started from the core, pulling out one human trafficking channel after another.
It was not just the organizations that participated in the meeting. The other organizations that did not participate also joined in the grand event.
They were not all taking care of Han Xiao's face, but seeing that so many large organizations had responded, some small organizations tried to use the opportunity of jointly cracking down on the human trafficking to form a connection with the local large organizations.
The human trafficking elimination operation across the entire universe was in full swing. With the cooperation of a large number of organizations, batches of slaves were rescued, groups of human traffickers were killed, and buyers were captured one after another. There were also retired human traffickers who were tracked down by the intelligence department through the black market and hunted down again.
It was rare to see so many organizations working together. It was like a highly efficient machine, and the efficiency every day made countless galactic residents marvel at Black Star's terrifying appeal.
The relevant information naturally reached the ears of the many Calamity Grades in the training base.
In the dormitory lounge of the training base …
The virtual screen broadcasted the results of the crackdown on the human trafficking in various areas. Jotina stared at the screen with sparkles in her eyes.
"You actually have the same dream as me …"
Jotina clenched her fists tightly, and she could not suppress her excitement.
As the daughter of Beast Ancestor, she hated the human trafficking to the core. Ending the human trafficking of the entire universe was a dream that she had hidden in the bottom of her heart, and she had never told anyone.
However, she did not expect that Black Star would actually have the same idea as her!
The difference was that to her, this was just an unreachable dream, but to Black Star, this was a goal that was within reach.
"Black Star … we are indeed destined partners!"
Jotina's breathing was heavy, and her heart was in turmoil. At this moment, she only wanted to give birth to a nest of monkeys for Black Star.
For decades, her admiration for Han Xiao had always been the same, and now, it was even stronger.
The rumors had always said that Black Star and the Dragon Emperor were a couple, but so what? I won't give up!
So what if the Dragon Emperor is a Beyond Grade A? When I work hard to step into that level, I will be able to compete with you on equal terms!
Jotina's eyes burned with an unparalleled fighting spirit, as dazzling as the eruption of a star.
"Black Star, wait for me! The Dragon Emperor is not worthy of you. I will definitely snatch you from her hands! "
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