The Seventh Base

Chapter 660: Chapter 68 Prince’s Revenge Tale_2

“Xiao Nan is more of a lady, easy to talk to,” Xu Mo said.

“…” Elizabeth looked at him, Xu Mo really deserved a beating.

However, his ability to make friends was indeed extraordinary; he knew everyone around her.

Now, even Nan Xiangyi, the Princess of Canaan Star, had gotten chummy with Xu Mo.

What she didn’t know was that it had always been Nan Xiangyi who took the initiative to get close to Xu Mo, which also left him puzzled; was it his looks, or his personal charm?

“Miss Elizabeth’s birthday is coming up soon,” Xu Mo spoke up.

Elizabeth was startled and looked at Xu Mo. Indeed, it was approaching. She hadn’t expected Xu Mo to remember it and thinking about how Xu Mo had spoiled her party last year made her a bit upset.

It was hard to believe that a year had passed so quickly. To her, the year seemed so long, as if many things had changed.

All of this started with the birthday gift she received last year—Ize and Carter each gave her five percent of Blue Star Energy Technology Group’s shares.

Elizabeth felt like she had missed something, something she wanted to grasp but couldn’t.

“Yes,” Elizabeth nodded.

“Let me extend my early congratulations to Miss Elizabeth,” Xu Mo said. He wondered whether he should prepare a gift for Elizabeth and felt he wouldn’t be able to keep things secret much longer. It was perhaps necessary to give her a heads-up and avoid any adverse reaction from Elizabeth upon discovering the deception.

Elizabeth was now very important to the Blue Star Energy Technology Group.

As more and more talents joined, the Blue Star Energy Technology Group was becoming a localized group. Byron Star, on the other hand, was merely their base. Only this way could it operate stably and for the long term.

“Thank you,” Elizabeth said. “If one day I can offer you an important position, would you be willing to join me?”

She had tried it before; Xu Mo didn’t want money.

She was also curious. What did Xu Mo want, status?

“No,” Xu Mo said. Elizabeth looked at him and asked, “Such a direct refusal?”

“However, if Miss Elizabeth ever needs help, I’d be happy to lend a hand,” Xu Mo implied, though Elizabeth didn’t quite understand his words yet.

After borrowing the books, Elizabeth left. Xu Mo returned to his own seat.

Nan Xiangyi didn’t notice anything unusual, and Xu Mo didn’t discuss anything about Elizabeth with Zero. Maybe it was because they weren’t close enough yet.

These days, Xu Mo had some peace and focused on his cultivation.

The Blue Star Energy Technology Group was on the right track and doing better and better. Lucas’s leading mechanical team, with their mastery of cutting-edge mechanical technology, integrated into the group’s research team and spurred rapid growth in others.

Old Stark had arranged for existing researchers to learn from them.

On Xu Mo’s part, his cultivation was progressing daily, with spiritual power improving the fastest as the vessel never ceased his cultivation practice. With insights resonating, spiritual power advanced even more swiftly.

Unconsciously, Xu Mo’s Spiritual Power Level had reached A+.

At this level, Xu Mo’s combat power among those at level A was almost unmatched, unless the very top-level A-class geniuses could shake him.

Next up was the improvement of his Source Power Level. Once that also reached A+, it would be hard for him to find any opponents below level S.

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Lucas University suddenly bustled with excitement again—Princess Elizabeth was going to turn twenty in a few days.

In Lucas Star, members of the Royal Family have a grand coming-of-age ceremony at twenty. Therefore, as the date drew near, many media outlets preemptively reported the specific day.

This was also because after the events that took place last time, Princess Elizabeth gained immense popularity on Lucas Star. Consequently, the public of Lucas Star paid extraordinary attention to Princess Elizabeth’s coming-of-age ceremony, sending their blessings in advance.

Many media outlets were even discussing how the Royal Family might celebrate, presuming that they would throw a grand ceremony for Princess Elizabeth.

Upon hearing the news, the students at Lucas University also talked about it a lot.

However, Princess Elizabeth’s coming-of-age ceremony would likely take place at the Royal Palace. They might not be able to see it firsthand and might only catch some photos and videos on the news.

Last year at this time, Princess Elizabeth wasn’t as much in the limelight.

Ize and Carter came to the library again to find Xu Mo, asking him what kind of gift would be appropriate to give, believing in Xu Mo’s skills in wooing girls after all – how long has Nan Xiangyi been here?

Xu Mo has already affectionately started calling her Xiao Nan, and what’s even more strange is that even Zero doesn’t mind.

Are they aiming to have a lover on each arm?

They’re not asking for much, just to win over Princess Elizabeth.

However, this did present a difficulty for Xu Mo.

These two guys are quite carefree, focused only on pursuing Elizabeth, but in Xu Mo’s view, their chances seem slim.

Last year, they had already given away five percent of the shares. They couldn’t possibly give away another five percent this year, could they?

The five percent of this year isn’t on the same scale as the five percent from last year.

“Do you think Miss Elizabeth is lacking anything?” Xu Mo asked.

“Not lacking,” replied Ize, shaking his head.

Carter agreed.

“What does Elizabeth need the most?” Xu Mo asked again.

The two men contemplated for a moment before their gazes shifted, as they of course knew what Elizabeth wanted to do.

“Got it?” Xu Mo said.

“Don’t understand…” Ize replied.

“Miss Elizabeth doesn’t need any gifts anymore, what she needs is your support, but of course, as brothers, you must carefully consider whether it’s worth it,” Xu Mo said. “You should be clear about what path this is.”

The two fell silent but understood Xu Mo’s meaning.

“If you decide to support Miss Elizabeth, then what gift could surpass that?” Xu Mo said. “Think it over carefully.”

Even if they give up, with their identities, they would still be immensely wealthy. The interstellar bank and Aerospace Union are as steady as Mount Tai in their family’s hands.

But now, they are actually a community of shared interests. Xu Mo, of course, hopes they will support Elizabeth.

They are all in the same boat.

Of course, their support alone is not enough; they haven’t yet taken real control of their family affairs.

The two understood and left.

While everyone was discussing Miss Elizabeth’s birthday, an enormous spacecraft landed in the Lucas Star Capital.

The Baloma Kingdom Royal Family was on a diplomatic visit to the Lucas Star Federation.

The news was quickly reported by all the major media outlets in the Lucas Star Capital. The last incident, caused by Prince Nilo of the Baloma Kingdom, made this visit to Lucas Star easily reminiscent of the past events.

Soon, the media captured images of the visiting delegation, with Prince Nilo of the Baloma Kingdom prominently among them.

The arrival of Nilo could not help but make the people of Lucas Star wonder – last time he left severely injured and expelled, and given Nilo’s character, he must have left harboring great hatred and resentment.

When the media interviewed members of the Baloma Kingdom’s visiting delegation, they received explosive news: before the state visit, Prince Nilo would, in the capacity of the Prince of Baloma Kingdom, lead the kingdom’s young talents on a visit to Lucas University.

Once the news broke, it immediately set off a media storm, with all the major outlets rushing to report it.

Last time, Nilo was a student at Lucas University, studying there when he was severely beaten, nearly killed, and humiliated into leaving.

This time, he was returning as a visiting Prince of the Baloma Kingdom. Clearly, he was here to settle scores. The newcomer was up to no good.

Everyone could imagine Nilo’s animosity towards Lucas University.

When the news spread to Lucas University, the place erupted. Nilo had come back, bringing people from the Baloma Kingdom with him, as if he had returned for vengeance.

For a time, Lucas University was shrouded in a tense atmosphere.

Especially since Princess Elizabeth’s birthday was approaching, and at such an important moment, Nilo returned to Lucas University.