Biyan Star is one of the planets directly controlled by the “Heiwu Mountain Empire,” a mid-tier civilization in the universe. It serves as a crucial hub among the six surrounding vassal states and is even more important than the capital stars of lower-tier civilizations. Naturally, the branches of the two financial giants, “Galactic Star River Bank” and “First Galactic Bank,” have been established here.
At the heart of a bustling city, in a prime location where every inch of land is priceless.
A stunning building, so beautiful it leaves a profound impression on the soul, stands here. Moreover, surrounding it is a lawn spanning over three kilometers in diameter. In such a prime area, having three kilometers of land with no buildings—only lawns, trees, and flowers—is an extravagant luxury.
People from other planets walking along the streets look at this building with eyes full of admiration.
Because… this is the “Galactic Star River Bank.”
“How magnificent!”
“So beautiful!”
Luo Feng and Thunder God tilt their heads back, gazing at this building that could be called a masterpiece, completely mesmerized.
“It’s so impressive! How was it built?” Hong also gazes with shining eyes.
The three brothers from Earth, like country boys, marvel at the towering structure. The Galactic Star River Bank building is constructed to resemble a three-dimensional image of the starry river, as if facing the rushing stars of the cosmos.
“I once entered it on Qiulong Star, but seeing it again still leaves me in awe,” Luo Feng couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Look, even the way people walk toward the bank entrance is different,” Thunder God muttered, nodding toward the distance.
Luo Feng looked.
Indeed, the occasional individuals heading toward the Galactic Star River Bank exude a different aura. After all, the minimum deposit here is 100 million Heiwu Coins; even the richest person on a typical planet would barely reach that level.
“Let’s go in,” Luo Feng said.
“Yeah,” Hong and Thunder God replied, filled with anticipation.
The three of them walked side by side toward the bank’s entrance.
From the streets nearby, passersby watched the three heading toward the bank with envy. When would they ever have the chance to step into the “Galactic Star River Bank”?
…
The entrance of the Galactic Star River Bank is towering and grand, as if covered by a flowing waterfall, much like the entrance to the Water Curtain Cave in Earth’s myths. The only difference is that this “flowing water” is actually a light and shadow effect.
“If you’re not a regular customer, you have to open an account through that side entrance,” Luo Feng said familiarly. “But since I’m a regular, just follow me, and we can go straight through the main entrance.”
They walked through the ‘water’ entrance.
Inside was an incredibly spacious and pleasant hall.
“Good day, sir. Please rest here temporarily; we have many customers today. We apologize for the wait,” a girl wearing the Galactic Star River Bank’s signature vest, with exquisite beauty, bowed with a smile.
“We understand.”
Luo Feng noticed that there were already twelve groups of customers seated on the sofas. The three of them sat on the thirteenth sofa in order. An automatic screen appeared beside the sofa, displaying various options.
“You can choose what you’d like to drink; everything is free,” Luo Feng said.
“Oh?” Hong and Thunder God looked at the screen with interest.
They waited quietly.
Batch by batch, customers entered the inner reception rooms, while new clients continued to line up. When Luo Feng’s turn came to the third in line, there were already sixteen groups in the waiting hall.
Hua!
Suddenly, Luo Feng felt the previously quiet hall erupt into whispers. It was a hushed commotion! After all, those who entered the Galactic Star River Bank were either people of high status or at least believed themselves to be. Even if they were arrogant elsewhere, they would try their best to act like “civilized people” here. Thus, such a commotion was very strange.
“Hmm?” Luo Feng turned his head to look.
Three people had just entered the hall.
Leading the way was a man wearing black combat gear, a muscular figure standing about two meters and ten centimeters tall, with dark gray skin. On his forehead was a third eye! Beside him stood another individual of the same race, thinner in build, and the last person was completely shrouded in a black robe.
The only similarity among the three was—
Each had a badge on their left chest, bearing the emblem of a planet rising above blood-colored waves.
“This is…” Luo Feng’s pupils constricted!
“I’ve seen this emblem on the virtual cosmic network,” Thunder God also whispered. Next to him, Hong’s eyes were shining with intense excitement.
All the other bank customers in the hall, each holding themselves in high regard, were now tense and breathless, gazing with fervent respect at the three newcomers, whispering to their companions.
“Galactic Mercenaries! Real Galactic Mercenaries!”
“Actually getting to see Galactic Mercenaries!”
“And they’re even Galactic Grade One Mercenaries!”
“Three Galactic Mercenaries! Seeing them on a planet like Biyan Star is just too… too…”
Excited!
Utterly excited!
All the customers and staff inside the Galactic Star River Bank’s Biyan Star branch, including Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God, were filled with excitement. Because… these three were part of the most revered, powerful, and formidable group in the entire universe—the Galactic Mercenaries!
The Galactic Mercenaries Alliance—the largest and most influential force in the universe!
Over 99% of powerful warriors and mentalists join the Galactic Mercenaries Alliance. Although the alliance is loosely organized, no cosmic nation dares to provoke it. Luo Feng’s teacher, the master of the Yunko Star, “Huyan Bo,” was once a member!
A Star-level warrior is merely considered an adventurer.
Only when reaching the Stellar-class can one take the exam to earn the title of “Galactic Apprentice Mercenary!”
Only when reaching the Cosmic-class can one take the exam for the “Galactic Grade One Mercenary”!
…
Only a World Lord can take the exam for the “Galactic Grade Three Mercenary!”
And even that is just eligibility to take the exam!
Whether one earns the title depends on passing the exam! The Galactic Mercenaries’ exams are extremely difficult, so… official Galactic Grade One Mercenaries are all Cosmic-class warriors who have passed the rigorous selection! Some Domain Lords who failed the Grade Two Mercenary exam are still only Grade One Mercenaries!
In other words…
The three Galactic Mercenaries before them were at least Cosmic-class warriors! They might even be Domain Lords!
Galactic Mercenaries!
This was a title that inspired awe and admiration! They roamed through life-and-death situations, repeatedly facing all sorts of crises! They possessed incomparably powerful strength! This was a group revered and admired by countless human races across the vast universe! Some might be Cosmic-class warriors, but they lacked the courage to become mercenaries, or simply didn’t have the ability to pass the mercenary exams!
The Galactic Mercenaries’ exams were known as the most rigorous exams!
With an extremely high mortality rate!
“Three Galactic Mercenaries!” Luo Feng felt his heart race.
“Powerful warriors who can fight on a white dwarf!” Hong looked at the three Galactic Mercenaries, his mind filled with thoughts!
As the strongest person on Earth for so long, Hong felt admiration and aspiration when seeing the towering Galactic Mercenaries: “One day, I must also become a Galactic Mercenary!” Galactic Mercenaries were a golden brand, far more intimidating than any Cosmic-class warrior.
Because if they were mercenaries, they almost certainly had companions, and their companions wouldn’t be much weaker, all having shared life-and-death experiences together!
Even the Norlanshan family wouldn’t dare provoke these three Galactic Mercenaries unless they were ready to face the destruction of their entire family…
“Three esteemed guests!”
A slightly plump figure, wearing a dark green uniform, with skin faintly tinged purple-red and two golden horns on his head, quickly descended via the light elevator to the first floor, running over with courteous humility. “I am Bit Er, the branch manager of the Galactic Star River Bank on Biyan Star. Please follow me, esteemed guests.”
“Okay.”
The leading three-eyed Galactic Mercenary slightly frowned, his third vertical eye scrutinizing the fat manager before giving a slight nod.
Then, the three Galactic Mercenaries followed the manager and directly took the light elevator upstairs.
At this moment, the hall erupted into chatter.
“Three Galactic Mercenaries!”
“Galactic Mercenaries! And two of them are even ‘Pishi Clan’ members, with the third completely shrouded in a robe, making it hard to see.”
“Uncle, why are they going upstairs? Isn’t business at the Galactic Star River Bank usually handled on the first floor?”
“Ordinary customers handle business on the first floor, while star-level customers are upstairs!”
“What’s the standard for star-level customers?”
“No idea. Even the head of our headquarters, with assets exceeding trillions of Heiwu Coins, is only a regular customer at the Galactic Star River Bank and doesn’t meet the requirements for a ‘Grade One Star Customer.'”
…
In the bank hall, various groups of people were discussing animatedly.
Luo Feng, Hong, and Thunder God couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.
“Judging from what I see, these three mercenaries should be ‘Grade One Star Customers,'” Thunder God said.
“Maybe. Anyway, the threshold for star-level customers is absurdly high,” Luo Feng replied.
As they talked, their turn to handle business had arrived.
“Sir, it’s your turn now,” the bank staff said respectfully.
“Alright, I’ll be right back,” Luo Feng said, following the staff into the inner reception room.
…
“I want to make a transfer,” Luo Feng said to the staff inside the reception room.
“May I ask for your account number?” The beautiful staff member inside smiled.
Barbara had already told Luo Feng the account number, and now Luo Feng couldn’t help but feel excited! This was one of the three accounts left to him by his teacher, each accessible only when reaching the Stellar-class, Cosmic-class, and Domain Lord levels, respectively. This first account was likely to have the least money, but considering someone like the master of the Yunko Star…
Even a single strand of hair from such a figure would be thicker than a tree trunk!
“8492—8593—WOXH—8528—5285—032.” Luo Feng held his breath and recited the account number.
“Please wait a moment.”
The staff member quickly began operating the system, then quietly waited for the response from the virtual cosmic network.
“This… this is…”
The staff member, whose eyes were already quite large, widened them to the size of fists, filled with shock. Then, with a terrified glance at Luo Feng, she stammered nervously, “Esteemed guest, please wait a moment. I will go notify the branch manager!” She ran out, but as soon as she exited, she returned, looking at Luo Feng with anxious tension. “Esteemed guest, someone else will attend to you shortly. Please wait a moment.” With that, she rushed out again.
…
On the ninth floor of the Galactic Star River Bank’s Biyan Star branch.
Manager Bit Er was smiling humbly while conversing with the three Galactic Mercenaries, handling their business: “Although it’s a bit troublesome, it will be resolved soon. Please wait a moment.” On a planet like Biyan Star, even he only occasionally served Grade One Star customers, as meeting the requirements for such a status was extremely rare.
At that moment—
“Hua!”
The door was suddenly pulled open!
“Hmm?” The three Galactic Mercenaries all turned their heads, their expressions showing displeasure. The leader, a three-eyed Pishi clan member, glared coldly with his third eye at the intruder.
“What’s going on?” The manager was clearly unhappy!
How could he be disturbed while entertaining VIPs?
A woman and a similarly plump man with two golden horns on his head entered. Both quickly signaled to the manager. Bit Er was slightly taken aback; these two were his deputy manager and a business processing staff member. Realizing something was amiss, Bit Er quickly turned to the three Galactic Mercenaries and said, “Please wait a moment.”
He then quickly stepped out, closing the door behind him.
“What’s going on?” The manager frowned at the two before him.
“You know I’m with three Grade One Star customers? This is a big deal!” he asked, somewhat displeased.
“I know,” the man, who looked strikingly similar to the manager, wiped sweat from his forehead. “But this matter is even more important.”
“What matter?” Manager Bit Er asked in surprise.
“Let’s talk in the confidential room,” the staff member said.
The manager narrowed his eyes slightly. The reception room where the three Galactic Mercenaries were seated was specially constructed—impervious to mental force, soundproof, and shielded from many signal detections. The ‘Confidential Room’ was an extremely important technology of the Galactic Star River Bank, difficult even for an immortal being to eavesdrop on.
…
Soon, the three entered the confidential room.
Inside the confidential room, the manager looked at the staff member: “Speak, what’s the matter?”
“A big matter,” the deputy manager swallowed hard.
“Manager,” the staff member’s face was filled with excitement as he whispered, “There’s a customer downstairs wanting to withdraw and transfer money. His account… it’s a five-star account!”
“What?”
The manager was so shocked that his face turned pale!
Goodness!
Many branch managers of the Galactic Star River Bank on various planets occasionally encountered one-star accounts, which were already extremely rare. Some might only see a two-star account once every few decades, and might never even see a ‘three-star account’ in their entire lives! Let alone the legendary ‘five-star account’! After all… even Cosmic-class warriors would be lucky to have a one-star account.
What was the concept of a five-star account?
A customer with a five-star account could buy planets as casually as buying candy! For lower-tier civilizations like the Yinlan Empire, such a customer would be like an ant before a god! Even in the vast universe, even in the high-tier civilizations—the Cosmic Nations—such a customer would be an awe-inspiring figure!
One word from them could enslave billions of humans, a terrifying figure whose mere presence could change the fate of billions.
“A five-star account?”
The manager was completely stunned.
“Yes, brother. If you don’t believe me, check it yourself. Right now, the entire bank’s control authority has been completely transferred to the AI system! Our every word and action is under surveillance… If we had dared to discuss the five-star customer outside the ‘confidential room,’ the bank’s AI would have instantly killed us,” the deputy manager wiped the cold sweat from his brow.
The manager also wiped the sweat from his forehead.
The Galactic Star River Bank, this super bank, absolutely prioritizes its customers! Especially five-star customers, whose money, deposited in the bank, generates massive profits daily through circulation! If the secrets of such customers were ever leaked… even if an entire planet had to be destroyed, the Galactic Star River Bank would ensure that the secrets remained protected.
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