Swallowed Star: Copy God

Although it was his first time at the market on Planet Cu Long, Ye Yun felt as if he were back home. He quickly passed through the outer area of stalls and entered the interior. After a few turns, he arrived at the door of a rather secluded shop with practiced ease. It was a strange shop with its doors tightly shut.

The shops inside the Cu Long Star market all had owners, but they weren't always open. There were many reasons for this, mainly two: one was that the owner was temporarily away from Cu Long Star on business, and the other was that the shop only catered to regular customers and didn't easily accept new ones, so there was no need to keep the doors wide open.

The shop Ye Yun was looking for was a secret intelligence shop, considered the most valuable location within the Cu Long Star market controlled by the black-robed man.

Reaching the door, Ye Yun raised his right hand and gently knocked three times. After about ten seconds, he knocked three more times, repeating the action five times. The door then opened slightly, revealing a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through. Ye Yun's expression, hidden beneath his hood, didn't change as he stepped through the gap into the shop. Once he was inside, the door slowly closed, making no sound at all.

Entering the shop, Ye Yun narrowed his eyes slightly. The light in the room was very dim, as if the light bulbs were covered with gauze, creating an atmosphere of oppression and stuffiness.

The room wasn't large, only about twenty square meters. It was mostly empty, with only a half-person-high machine in the far corner. As Ye Yun approached, the machine's screen lit up, and a virtual animated minotaur appeared in the center.

Ye Yun lowered his voice and said in a deep tone,

"Old Black Bull, any fresh intelligence lately?"

Strangely, the minotaur in the center of the screen didn't immediately speak. The virtual image didn't show any change in expression either. After a moment, a cold, mechanical synthesized voice uttered the words one by one,

"You're not Mo Lin. Did he fall into your hands? I'm curious; would he really tell you such important information completely?"

Exposed, Ye Yun wasn't surprised. He hadn't intended to perfectly imitate the black-robed man Mo Lin anyway. However, being recognized upon their first meeting gave Ye Yun a certain level of respect for this Old Black Bull, who possessed a vast amount of intelligence. If nothing else, his observational skills were quite impressive.

Ye Yun chuckled softly, not removing his mask, and said quietly,

"Old Black Bull, I thought you didn't have the habit of probing client information? Since you opened the door and let me in, it means you don't care about my identity. We only need a simple business relationship. Or are you and Mo Lin really that close?"

The minotaur virtual image gently shook its head and then said,

"It's just a bit strange! I happen to have some newly acquired information that you might be interested in, but I don't know if you're willing to make a move..."

Ye Yun had only asked casually, but he didn't expect Old Black Bull to actually have big news. He temporarily suppressed the thought of asking about the star pirate organization and asked in a low voice,

"What news?"

"Iron Thread Grass!"

Just those three simple words stirred up quite a wave in Ye Yun's heart. The name Iron Thread Grass was quite famous. It was a very well-known auxiliary plant-type life form. It was famous not because of its strength but because it was arguably the easiest auxiliary plant-type life form to cultivate to the Immortal level.

Like the Moyun Vine that Babata gave to Luo Feng, it had different levels of evolution depending on the cultivation plan. The better the cultivation methods, the stronger the Moyun Vine would grow, but the difficulty of breaking through to Immortality would also increase. It was a type known for its strength but difficulty in advancement.

But the Iron Thread Grass was different. Its auxiliary ability to its master wasn't outstanding, and it could even be said to be among the weakest of all auxiliary plant-type life forms. However, precisely because of this, the Iron Thread Grass was very easy to cultivate. The resources required for advancement and growth were, at the same stage, even less than one percent of what Moyun Vine and other auxiliary plant-type life forms needed!

The barrier of breaking through from the World Lord level to the Immortal level was also difficult for the Iron Thread Grass, but compared to other auxiliary plant-type life forms, it was much more optimistic. As long as you put in a little effort, the chances of success were high.

If he could have an Immortal-level Iron Thread Grass in a short period, it would be of great help to Ye Yun, enough to protect him during this stage of his cultivation journey.

Unfortunately, the Iron Thread Grass was an extremely rare species throughout the human universe. Its unique characteristics and value weren't only visible to Ye Yun; it was recognized as a good thing by the entire universe! Therefore, once an Iron Thread Grass appeared, it would be frantically snatched up. No one would want to miss an Iron Thread Grass. This situation further exacerbated the scarcity of Iron Thread Grass, making it something that most people couldn't even see.

Slightly calming his emotions, Ye Yun asked in a low voice,

"Old Black Bull, are you saying that news of an Iron Thread Grass has been discovered here, within the Fu Peng Starfield?"

Old Black Bull's voice suddenly carried a hint of emotion for some reason,

"That's right! Don't worry about the source of the news. I guarantee with our organization's reputation that it's definitely accurate! I can tell you the simple situation directly. Someone obtained two Iron Thread Grass seeds, but unfortunately, he was discovered by his enemies and is now being hunted. In his haste, he found our organization and posted a commission, hoping someone can eliminate his enemies for him. The reward is one Iron Thread Grass seed."

After listening to Old Black Bull's brief description, Ye Yun had a general understanding. Based on the description, he could deduce that the client should be relatively safe at this time, probably hiding in a gathering and trading area similar to the Cu Long Star Market. It seemed he was preparing to solve the problem of his enemies once and for all. After all, temporary safety couldn't bring a sense of security; the feeling of being targeted was very uncomfortable.

Ye Yun was silent for a while before saying in a low voice,

"Old Black Bull, if I'm not mistaken, with the channel resources in your hands, there should be people scrambling to do such a commission, right? How could it be left for me so coincidentally?"

Unexpectedly, the large minotaur on the screen shook its head and said in a deep voice,

"No, the client's requirements are very strict. Before you, we've already recommended many strong individuals and organizations, but he rejected them all one by one. In his eyes, the candidates we valued didn't have the possibility of completing the task.

He has now gotten rid of the pursuit and isn't too worried about safety in the short term, so he has given us some time. He's very generous, and we naturally want to do our best to meet his requirements."

Ye Yun understood Old Black Bull's meaning. This client didn't seem simple. Not only did he have two rare Iron Thread Grass seeds, but he could also offer a price that the organization behind Old Black Bull couldn't refuse, making them wholeheartedly help him solve the pursuing forces behind him. If nothing else, his financial resources must be very strong.

Old Black Bull looked at the silent Ye Yun and spoke again,

"The reason I'm talking to you about this task is because you solved Mo Lin. No matter what Mo Lin's current situation is or what your relationship is with him, the fact that you came here in his identity, in my opinion, means you have enough strength and qualifications. Even if you can't meet the client's requirements, we won't suffer any losses. I don't know if you're willing to give it a try?"

Ye Yun thought to himself. In fact, to be honest, he was already quite tempted by the reward of an Iron Thread Grass. After calculating the trump cards he had, Ye Yun smiled and said softly,

"Okay, how should I contact the client?"

"Don't worry. Since you've agreed, I'll send your information to the client. If he's willing to meet you, we'll consider the next step of cooperation. After all, the client wasn't even willing to meet many of the people we recommended before. Although I think your conditions are good, I can't guarantee there will definitely be a chance. Let's wait and see!"

Ye Yun nodded lightly. After a short while, he heard the minotaur speak again,

"Alright, it's estimated we'll have to wait a while longer. Do you have any other intelligence you need to inquire about?"

"Yes, I want to know the most recent information your organization has on the Ruwa tribe in the Fu Peng Starfield, preferably information that has appeared in the last two years.

Also, have you been in contact with the Red Serpent Organization?"

Even the virtually generated minotaur image, which couldn't show any expression, seemed to carry a hint of surprise after hearing Ye Yun's question. After a moment of silence, the minotaur finally spoke,

"Regarding the information about the Ruwa tribe, I can answer you now. Our organization has always been collecting information on their whereabouts. Although I don't have the specifics on hand, I can find them with a quick search, which isn't a problem.

As for the Red Serpent Organization you mentioned, is it the elite star pirate team led by two Universe-level captains, with a scale of less than twenty people?"

Old Black Bull's words immediately made Ye Yun's eyes light up. There were actually many organizations named Red Serpent; the name was a bit overused. However, Old Black Bull accurately pointed out the characteristics of the Red Serpent Organization he was looking for, so there was no room for error in the information.

Ye Yun didn't reveal the joy in his heart and still said in a deep voice,

"That's right, it's them. Does your organization have information on them?"

（Are there any brothers who want me to experience the joy of adding more chapters until I'm overworked?）