When it came to Feng Mo's commands, Ai Er always followed them unconditionally, never questioning the reasons behind them. However, taking T4 raw materials to the asteroid belt left little doubt—Feng Mo was planning to construct a T4 starship!
The next seven days were indulgent for Feng Mo, reminiscent of the life of an ancient emperor. Every night, he shared his bed with Ai Er. Only when it was time to depart did he finally take a moment to check the updates in his Spark System.
[Name: Feng Mo]
[Level: Tier-2 Gene Warrior]
[Occupation: Supreme Commander of the Storm System, Starship Engineer]
[Special Talent: Half the Sky (When female crew members outnumber male or non-humanoid male crew members, the fleet gains a luck bonus)]
[Fleets: Storm Fleet, Exploration Fleet, Elven Fleet]
[Points: 1200]
[Mission: A Gentleman's Revenge Takes from Dawn Till Dusk—Annihilate the Bai Family of the Snowhawk Empire. Reward: 2000 Points, T4 Swordshield-Class Interstellar Frigate]
[Inventory:]
Feng Mo noticed that his profession had been updated. He was no longer a junior starship engineer but the Supreme Commander of the Storm System. Since he hadn't established a kingdom yet, he couldn't call himself a king.
The new mission intrigued him. Annihilating the Bai Family of the Snowhawk Empire was something he wanted, but not yet. The Bai Family commanded a complete T4 fleet, something Feng Mo wasn't currently equipped to handle.
Moreover, the political web between the human empires of the Galactic Federation was too tangled. Accomplishing this mission would require significant upheaval.
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The next morning marked the day of departure to the asteroid belt. Ai Er woke up early to help Feng Mo into his combat suit. Feng Mo appreciated her tender care, growing even more captivated by her.
But he wasn't just any man—he was the Supreme Commander of an entire star system. To develop the Storm System, he needed a powerful fleet.
Storm Spaceport.
"Take care of things while I'm gone. I'll be back soon!" Feng Mo gently kissed Ai Er's forehead, then turned and left with Hua Qin. Of all Feng Mo's confidants, Hua Qin was the most laid-back. This beautiful elven woman would usually stay home snacking and watching movies if she had no missions.
Hua Qin barely socialized on Storm Prime, and there were times Feng Mo couldn't even locate her. Yet her talent for command was undeniable. She managed the destroyer fleet with precision and was an invaluable asset. Feng Mo wouldn't have made her his third adjutant otherwise.
"Target: Asteroid Belt. Fleet, engage synchronized warp speed. Tier-1 Gene Warriors, enter Deepsea Mode," Hua Qin announced.
As the fleet engaged warp travel, Feng Mo seized the opportunity to enter the Star Network.
The luxurious private room was the same as always. Feng Mo, Old Wang, Mo Xue, Yue Xiaomeng, and Chu Yunjian gathered there.
"Lord of the Storm System, we've been waiting for you! Come, have some tea," Old Wang greeted.
Feng Mo walked over, sipped his tea, and asked, "How are you two doing in the Mo Yu Fleet? Comfortable? When are you getting married so I can prepare a wedding gift?"
"Hehe, you can pay in advance! We wouldn't mind two gifts," Old Wang joked cheekily.
Feng Mo rolled his eyes at him before turning serious. "I gathered you all here for a reason. The Bai Family of Snowhawk keeps provoking us. In the recent star battle, they destroyed half the Storm Fleet. Though they suffered heavy losses, I can't let this grudge go. Any ideas on how to make them suffer?"
"If you want to annoy the Bai Family, there are ways, but we'd need support from multiple factions. As for annihilating them, that's not feasible in the short term. As long as they remain within Federation territory, hurting them significantly will be difficult," Chu Yunjian pointed out.
Feng Mo nodded, understanding. "Yunjian, since you've thought this through, I'm all ears. Let's brainstorm and refine your idea."
"To hurt the Bai Family, we need to cut off their income sources. Their annual revenue comes from three main areas: first, they own a small starship trading company that manufactures a large number of T1 and T2 civilian starships, controlling half the market in the Snowhawk Empire."
"Second, their trade fleet controls one-tenth of the resource planets in the U5 System, producing massive amounts of starship raw materials. Third is their territorial income."
"These three revenue streams make up the Bai Family's wealth. While the third point is hard to target, we can attack the first and second."
Chu Yunjian's analysis clarified the situation. Feng Mo pondered for a moment. "The Bai Family controls resource planets, producing raw materials, which they then use to manufacture starships for sale. We also have a starship trading company. If we can break into the Snowhawk market and take a significant share, we can squeeze them out."
"Exactly," Chu Yunjian snapped his fingers. "The goal for Fengyun Starship Trading Company is to establish branches and production lines within the Snowhawk Empire. But we need more raw materials. Transporting them from elsewhere would incur extra costs."
"Fortunately, you pulled the Chen Family into the mix. With sufficient raw materials, a few good civilian starships should be enough to dominate the market and weaken the Bai Family."
Feng Mo nodded thoughtfully. "Civilian starships mainly consist of freighters, battleships, destroyers, and frigates. I can provide T1 blueprints for each, which the company can use alongside the T2 models already in production."
"Absolutely. Send me the blueprints, and I'll stay in the Snowhawk Empire to ensure the Bai Family learns that opposing you means opposing the Chu Family!" Chu Yunjian declared decisively.
Yue Xiaomeng, not wanting to be outdone, added, "The Tianqi Yue Family can stir up trouble for the Bai Family in the U5 System. Worker strikes, transport fleet explosions, temporary military blockades, resource extraction halts—you name it."
A mischievous grin crossed her face. Clearly, Yue Xiaomeng was in her element when causing chaos.
"Feng Mo, the Mo Yu Fleet is always ready to support you. Just let Old Wang know if you need us," Mo Xue added.
"Alright, it's settled. I'm grateful for your unwavering support," Feng Mo said before logging off. By then, the fleet had arrived at the asteroid belt.
Feng Mo redeemed four T1 civilian starship designs, each costing only ten points from the Spark Store—forty points in total, a bargain.
The four T1 designs all shared one feature: durability. They were cheap to build and robust, making them highly marketable. No one could resist affordable, long-la
sting civilian starships—unless they were wealthy enough to avoid using them.
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