59: good fortune

On Planet 0117, in an attic of the "Gray Shark" Pirate Group base.

"Tarian, Finn, why would you think of sharing such a good opportunity with your little sister?"

A woman wearing tight red leather casually sipped tea and giggled.

"Hey, Na Wei, that's not fair. Everyone knows Tarian is head over heels for you... Okay, okay... I'll be honest."

Seeing her 'you're lying to a ghost' expression, Tarian smiled sheepishly and spread his hands:

"Actually, the opportunity isn't very high-intensity, but if only our Wind and Waves group goes, the losses will be quite high. If we find helpers who are too strong, we're afraid they'll take all the benefits. You Gray Shark... hehe."

"So that's how it is..."

The subtext was clear, but Na Wei was pleasantly surprised instead of angry.

The two had suddenly come to her, saying they had an opportunity to share. Her first reaction was that it was a trap.

After all, their relationship was just acquaintances, not close.

Now that they said this, it made much more sense.

Their "Gray Shark" Pirate Group was indeed weaker, and if a conflict of interest arose, they wouldn't be able to compete with "Wind and Waves".

"You Two Brothers are truly lucky to have found an undiscovered opportunity right under the nose of the 'Gale'."

Na Wei's smile remained unchanged as she continued to probe casually.

"Actually, this opportunity found us. Well... I won't hide it from you, our 'Wind and Waves' almost fell entirely into it."

A flash of lingering fear crossed their eyes.

"Oh? Could you two tell me in more detail?"

"We can't say now. You just need to know that it hides huge benefits, enough to even let a Transcendent advance their abilities!"

Tarian lowered his voice, sounding mysterious.

"Ability advancement, are you sure?!"

Na Wei's pupils shrank, and a look of shock appeared on her face.

It was common knowledge that the rank of a Transcendent's ability was fixed from the moment of awakening. At least in her position, she had never heard of any method or item that could change the rank.

She couldn't help but glance at the plain-looking decorative ring on her left hand, which was glowing with a pale blue luster.

— The other party was not lying.

"It seems Na Wei still doesn't quite believe us. Fine, old Finn, show her."

Finn nodded and gave a light shout: "Fire Lizards!"

Instantly, four huge lizards, each a hundred meters long, appeared in the air. They were burning with deep red flames, carrying immense pressure.

"It's actually true..."

Na Wei stared in a daze at the summons, whose auras were already approaching her own. Finn's ability "Summon Fire Snake" was no secret, and while its power was good, it was definitely far inferior to this.

"Wait..."

Na Wei suddenly remembered that a while ago, the "Wind and Waves" Pirate Group seemed to have disappeared collectively, with no news at all. It wasn't until later that they explained they had encountered a "Gravity Reef." Could it be...

"Was it that time five months ago?"

She couldn't help but ask.

"Na Wei is truly clever. Well, have you decided?" Tarian and Finn didn't say much, just nodded with a faint smile.

"So that's it."

Na Wei was now 90% convinced and started thinking about how to get a bigger share: "I wonder how the proceeds will be distributed?"

"Nine-one. We take nine, you take one."

"That's impossible!"

Na Wei screamed, but immediately realized something, forced down her dissatisfaction, squeezed a sweet smile onto her face, and lowered her voice:

"You Two Brothers, a nine-one split is too little, after all..."

"Little sister, it's not that we are stingy, but we have to consider our brothers. If we give you too much for nothing, it won't be easy for us to explain, you know."

"Of course, I understand."

Na Wei glanced at the decorative ring on her finger that suddenly glowed red, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

"Considering the brothers" was clearly a lie; it was just a hint that she needed to put in more effort.

"How about this, if we encounter danger, I can let my Gray Shark brothers go first, how about that?"

Na Wei gritted her teeth.

For her, as long as she could get more benefits in the end, it didn't matter if these subordinates died. Anyway, the Free Star Alliance had plenty of hot-blooded youths eager to become Interstellar Pirates; she could trick a whole group easily.

"Oh?"

Tarian and Finn looked hesitant.

"You Two Brothers, could you please take care of your little sister? If I can gain something, I will definitely reward you generously later."

Seeing this, Na Wei deliberately puffed out her shapely figure and struck while the iron was hot.

"Well... alright. Eight-two. If there is an opportunity for Transcendent ability advancement, we will give you priority. As for other benefits, they belong to us."

The two looked at each other and nodded: "Besides, both of us have already advanced."

"Thank you, You Two Brothers!"

Na Wei took a look at the ring, which hadn't changed, and a look of joy appeared on her face as she thanked them repeatedly.

"You're welcome, but it's best to gather your people as soon as possible. I'm afraid there will be changes if we drag it out."

Tarian said with a serious expression.

"That's natural. I will recall all my brothers now."

Na Wei, who was completely convinced, nodded without hesitation.

"Then... happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation."

One month later.

"Tarian, Finn, are we not leaving yet?"

Na Wei asked the two again with some anxiety.

Twenty days ago, she had recalled all her men.

Following their excuse of "preventing information leakage," she had handed over all communicators, and even let them install surveillance devices on her own.

In addition, she had told some friends in advance that she was going into seclusion for a while.

But now, seeing another five days pass, the two were not anxious at all.

"Don't be anxious, Na Wei, it's not time yet."

"Tarian, it's not that I'm anxious, but isn't everyone here? What are we waiting for?"

Na Wei barely suppressed her mood and forced a smile.

"We're still waiting for one person. Don't worry, it should be soon."

Tarian looked out at the horizon and said indifferently.

"Waiting for one person? Who is it? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"

Na Wei couldn't help but frown.

Could it be some expert invited additionally? That wouldn't affect the agreed-upon distribution of benefits, would it?

"Oh, it seems they've arrived."

Tarian raised his eyebrows suddenly, turned back, and said meaningfully:

"Because you didn't tell me in advance either."

"What do you mean?"

Na Wei, who was still guessing, was suddenly stunned. Immediately, she saw a mech in the sky descending rapidly, flying towards the "Gray Shark" base.

He made an emergency stop in front of the group and bowed respectfully.

"Barry, why are you here! Didn't I tell you to wait at Sea Tree Island!"

A look of shock flashed across Na Wei's face, and she blurted out.

This was the last resort she had arranged just in case, ordering the other party to stay there so that if there were any changes, they could ask for reinforcements in time.

"Ah... leader, didn't you send a communication asking me to come back?"

Barry was also stunned, looking confused.

"No! There's a conspiracy!"

Na Wei was suddenly shocked, flashed to the other side, and looked at Tarian and Finn with cold eyes.