Dragon Hidden in the Sky

Chapter 1551 The Second-Ranked Interstellar Pirate Group

"Who are you?" Ye Qing frowned.

"Hello, my name is Zhou Bai!" the man said with a smile. "I am a guide invited by the employer."

Ye Qing's expression shifted.

The word "guide" meant that the person before him had some understanding of the Endless Sea, but he showed no reaction on his face, only looking at the other person with suspicion and asking, "Is there something you need?"

This person was also a mid-stage Domain Lord. After hearing Ye Qing's words, he smiled at Ye Qing and said, "May we go inside and talk?"

Ye Qing's expression shifted, and then he nodded.

This week, Bai entered the room and closed the door. He greeted Fusang and Yansong, then said cheerfully, "May I ask how the three of you are addressed?"

Ye Qing smiled and said, "Su Liuyun!"

He'll just use Su Liuyun's name first!

Yan Song and Fu Sang were speechless. They hadn't expected Ye Qing to just blurt it out without even thinking about it!

As for the two of them, their names were not known to the public, so they directly revealed their names!

"My three brothers, you must have sensed it too, this escort mission is no simple matter!" Zhou Bai said. "It's on a massive scale, so I'm worried about the dangers! I'd like to cooperate with you three!"

"Hmm?" Ye Qing asked, "Cooperation?"

“Yes!” Zhou Bai said, “Our journey to Qiuya Star is not so simple. That asteroid belt is extremely dangerous. If you’re unlucky, even a Venerable One could perish there. Of course, they would most likely be accompanied by another Venerable One. So, crossing the asteroid belt isn’t that risky. The greater risk lies in reaching Qiuya Star. I wonder if any of you know anything about Qiuya Star?”

Ye Qing shook his head and said, "I don't really know!"

Zhou Bai's expression shifted again. He looked at the three of them, then hesitated for a moment before saying, "Qiuya Star is the most dangerous area in the outer region of the Endless Sea. Although it is stable, this stability is relative. Because Qiuya Star is so large, it attracts many meteorites and the like to fall. Each fall causes a huge impact, leaving the entire Qiuya Star barren!"

Ye Qing asked in confusion, "So?"

“While there are some unique refining materials on Qiuya Star, these materials can also be found in the outer areas and are not particularly special. This place is generally a transit point for many people who want to venture deeper into the Endless Sea!” Zhou Bai said. “So I reckon their destination may not be Qiuya Star!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qing and the other two's expressions shifted, and they asked, "The most dangerous place on the outskirts? Could it be that the depths of the Endless Sea are even more dangerous?"

Zhou Bai's expression shifted slightly as he asked, "Is this your first time visiting the Endless Sea?"

"I guess so!" Ye Qing nodded and said, "I wanted to make some money here!"

"Uh!" Zhou Bai looked at Ye Qing and the other two speechlessly and said, "If this is the case for the three of you, you should actually take on some missions that are not too risky for a Domain Lord, such as the outer areas. These places will not pose too much danger to the lives of Domain Lords!"

"The deeper you go into the Endless Sea, the more dangerous it becomes. This is basic common sense, especially in recent years, when the Endless Sea seems to have become much more chaotic," Zhou Bai said with a wry smile.

"So how do you want to cooperate?" Yan Song asked.

“It’s very simple. The three of you are very strong, so I hope that if I encounter any danger that I cannot resist, you can lend me a hand. Of course, as a reward, I do know a lot about the Endless Sea. If you have any questions about the Endless Sea, I will answer them to the best of my knowledge!” Zhou Bai said, then looked at the three of them and asked, “How about it?”

Ye Qing was overjoyed; this was like a dream come true. He smiled and said, "That's no problem. But could you tell us about the basic situation of the Endless Sea now?"

Zhou Bai nodded and said, "The situation in the Endless Sea is actually both simple and complex. Within the entire Endless Sea, the outer perimeter is relatively safe, but the closer you get to the center, the more dangerous it becomes! The number and strength of the meteorites have increased significantly!"

"Most people who come to the Endless Sea to search for treasure are only looking on the outer perimeter. If they find some rare materials, they can become rich overnight. Even on the outer perimeter, there are many seventh-grade or even eighth-grade materials."

“Most people go as far as Qiuya Star, but Qiuya Star is too risky. Most people don’t dare to go in. Although the materials inside are stronger and easier to find, the risks are too high!” Zhou Bai said, “Even Venerable experts risk dying there, so ordinary people don’t go. Although everyone wants to earn blue crystals and make money, after all, only by staying alive can one make a living in the long run!”

"You said their target might not be Qiuya Star, but perhaps even something deeper. What risks are there after Qiuya Star?" Ye Qing asked.

Beyond Qiuya Star, the risks extend beyond just an asteroid. In fact, there are places beyond Qiuya Star where humans can still live and reside permanently!

"Oh?" Ye Qing's expression shifted. "A permanent residence? With so many meteorites inside, there must be natural disasters everywhere!"

"It's strange, though. Although the Endless Sea is full of meteorites, there are a few asteroids there, and the meteorites all avoid them!" Zhou Bai said. "And some people live there, such as interstellar pirate groups. The second danger of the Endless Sea is the interstellar pirate groups. Their members often come out to rob!"

"Are the space pirate groups here powerful?" Ye Qing asked.

“There are both strong and weak ones!” Zhou Bai said. “For example, the second-ranked interstellar pirate group, the Killing Interstellar Pirate Group, is among them. You should have heard of this interstellar pirate group!”

Upon hearing this name, both Yan Song and Fu Sang frowned slightly!

Ye Qing didn't ask any further questions.

“They live on a planet called Lantu!” Zhou Bai said. “And once inside, it’s normal for people to kill each other. The reason so many people are willing to enter Qiuya Star this time is probably because many people are thinking of taking advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.”

Ye Qing nodded and said, "I see!"

"Anyway, you can ask me any other questions. Let's settle this for now!" Zhou Bai said.

Ye Qing nodded and said, "Okay, if you encounter any danger, just stay close to us, and we will do our best to protect you!"

Zhou Bai finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then he said excitedly, "This Endless Sea is always a place where risks and opportunities coexist. I hope we can all make a fortune this time!"

Ye Qing nodded at him and said, "Okay!"

"Then I won't bother you three any longer. See you tomorrow. I reckon we'll all be assigned our own tasks!" Zhou Bai said.

After he left, Ye Qing looked at Yan Song and asked, "Is there something wrong with this Killing Pirates?"

Yan Song took a deep breath and said, "Ye Qing, don't misunderstand the interstellar pirate group!"

"Hmm?" Ye Qing's expression shifted. "Misunderstanding?"

"You've had dealings with the Mills Pirate Crew and the Xi Zhe Pirate Crew. These two pirate crews actually have a pretty good reputation in the universe. They don't cause trouble. But most pirate crews in the universe are arson, murder, robbery, and all sorts of evil deeds. And the Killing Pirate Crew is one of the best among them!"

"The Killing Pirates don't have many members, only ten per group, but these ten are extremely powerful. Eight of them are Venerables, and the remaining two are Saints!"

"Hmm?" Ye Qing's expression shifted. "They have more Saint-level experts than the Mills Pirate Gang?"

"This is their small group! The entire Mills Pirate Gang, and each member has their own large pirate group!" Yan Song said. "They have a terrible reputation in the universe. The number of low-level civilizations they have wiped out is unknown! They are hiding in the Endless Sea, and if I remember correctly, Lantu Star should be on our route!"