American Comics: BOSS Invasion

"Quantum transmission technology? That's technology from 200 years ago. Are you sure? It's not as good as matter-energy conversion technology. Although it's still quite immature, and the conversion rate is a bit low, as long as there's matter, you can develop a prosperous city. Doesn't that sound amazing?"

Pena was clearly a little surprised by Qi Shan's choice and couldn't help but say a few more words.

Qi Shan smiled and shook his head: "If there's been no progress in over 200 years, it means this technology is already very mature, which is most important to me.

Moreover, the application of quantum mechanics in this technology will act as a catalyst for the development of our quantum technology.

As long as we thoroughly understand this technology, I believe Earth's technology will advance at least two levels.

Energy-matter conversion is amazing, but it's too lofty and lacks any foundation. Wanting to build a castle in the air directly? I don't think anyone's that stupid, right?"

As Qi Shan spoke, he looked at Pena with a meaningful gaze.

Pena sincerely sighed: "To be able to independently develop the Killers, you are indeed not a simple person.

Okay, this technology is not bad either, at least it's very stable! I'll communicate with my superiors and transfer the complete set of data and technical nodes as soon as possible."

She looked at the list and said, "This technology costs 4 billion. Is there anything else you need?"

"How about a starship mothership?"

Pena was slightly stunned: "Do you know what a starship mothership represents to advanced civilizations?"

"The most powerful military force!"

Qi Shan held Pena back and said, "Don't worry, listen to me first! With the advanced state of the Xandar civilization, starship motherships are not rare.

Leaving aside how many you own, you probably have a lot of motherships from other civilizations captured in wars, right?

My request isn't high, just give me a similar one!

Don't rush to refuse. Adding this mission's reward, I have about 2.8 billion star coins. Adding this favor, exchanging for an unrequired starship mothership might be more cost-effective for you, right?"

Pena was stunned for a few seconds, then smiled wryly: "Alright, you've said it all, what else can I say?

2.8 billion is more than enough, but if this mission fails..."

"It won't fail!" Qi Shan's lips curled up, his tone calm and natural.

It was as if the enemy they were facing wasn't a living planet, but just a stray dog on the side of the road that could be killed with a single shot.

Pena didn't say anything more. A faint red light appeared on her hand as she touched her ear.

After a brief exchange of a few seconds, Pena completed a lengthy communication with her superiors. The speed of thought transmission was more than a thousand times faster.

A few short seconds were equivalent to a meeting that lasted more than an hour, and it was non-stop talking.

It seemed that persuading her superiors had really taken a lot of effort.

"The superiors have agreed! However, this transaction will not have any records in any form, and our side will not be responsible for any problems caused by the starship mothership."

Qi Shan smiled: "No problem!"

"Alright then! Come with me!"

A spacious transport ship landed from the sky, its hatch opening left and right, revealing a living room inside with a strong sci-fi feel.

Qi Shan raised his eyebrows with interest and followed Pena inside.

The hatch closed, and the transport ship started smoothly without any noise, accelerating from standstill to supersonic speed in just a few seconds.

Watching the scenery outside flash by, Pena took out a bottle of drink from under the table and said to Qi Shan, "Want a drink?"

Qi Shan shook his head and didn't speak.

The transport ship quickly reached its destination. When they opened it again, five prisoners in prison uniforms were pushed in staggeringly.

These few were obviously not well-behaved children, and they were arguing while walking.

"Get your dirty hands off me. If the bacteria on your body harm a single hair on my head, I'll sue you until you're bankrupt."

"Where exactly are you taking me?"

"Hey! Don't touch my brother, or I'll make you regret it!"

"I am Groot!"

Among the five, Gamora remained silent. Drax and Groot only said a word occasionally. Mostly, Rocket and Star-Lord were arguing.

Being touched by the escort officer behind them made them shout as if they were being abused.

The escort officer turned a deaf ear, urging when he needed to urge, shoving when he needed to shove, until all five people were sent into the transport ship. Only then did he salute Pena and turn to leave.

The hatch closed, and the five people instantly recognized Qi Shan.

Star-Lord rushed forward and shouted, "You bastard, give me back the Orb!"

"You're the one who sent us to prison, right? I'm going to kill you. Where's my gun? Where's my rocket launcher?"

Rocket excitedly touched his back, only then remembering that he was a prisoner.

He glanced left and right, wanting to grab something as a weapon.

Star-Lord, who had rushed forward, bounced back again, crashing to the ground with a thud.

This crash was not light. Star-Lord curled into a ball and rolled back and forth on the ground.

Gamora narrowed her eyes and instantly became vigilant.

With her eyesight, she didn't even see when Qi Shan made his move. It was only after Star-Lord flew back that she heard a crisp snap.

Looking back, there was indeed a five-finger print on Star-Lord's face.

The few of them became a lot more honest.

Qi Shan didn't even raise his head, taking out a cigar box from his arms, pouring out a thick cigar, and carefully preparing it.

In fact, he didn't like smoking. His contact with cigars had only been in the last month or two.

At first, he was just smoking for fun, but later he grew to like cigars more and more, the rich flavor of the tobacco leaves.

Every time the smoke swirled around, Qi Shan had the feeling of being the Godfather.

Pena glanced at the few people and said, "You five have committed serious crimes. According to the legal provisions, the lightest sentence is 30 years.

You can also consider yourselves lucky that Mr. Mike needs your assistance for this mission.

As long as you assist us in completing this mission, then the crimes you committed in the Xandar galaxy will no longer exist! If you perform well, you might even get some rewards!"

Rocket glared and said, "Do we get money?"

Pena looked at Qi Shan, and Qi Shan smiled and said, "How about 100,000?"

That's all the 100,000 he had left to use.

Rocket's eyes lit up: "Damn it, we're rich, Groot! As long as we get the mission done, and then kill these three idiots, we can take all one hundred thousand star coins for ourselves, and then eat and drink our fill..."

Star-Lord and the other two looked at him expressionlessly. Rocket's voice grew smaller and smaller, and later he simply shut up.

After a long silence, he squeezed out another sentence: "Actually, forty thousand is enough!"