Chapter 1450: 701: The Opening of the Star Wheel Treasury! _2

Chapter 1450: Chapter 701: The Opening of the Star Wheel Treasury! _2

Jin Ya realized that if a fight were to break out, she would likely not be Fang Mu’s match without revealing her ultimate trump card!

Even if she used her trump card, Jin Ya couldn’t confidently claim she would emerge victorious over Fang Mu.

After all, despite Fang Mu appearing young, he undoubtedly had numerous hidden aces up his sleeve!

With so many people present, Jin Ya refrained from actively approaching Fang Mu for a conversation.

Instead, when their gazes met, she merely nodded at him with a faint smile.

Mysterious as ever, Capricorn extended a slender, pale hand from beneath his robes.

He gently toyed with the doll in his hand, and shortly after, the doll—its mouth stitched and re-stitched countless times—suddenly spoke.

“Libra, I’d like to discuss a cooperation deal. I know you’ve been trading with the Green Magician for pollutants and contamination sources. If we can collaborate, I can let you freely choose from the pollutants and contamination sources that Ancient Genesis has stockpiled over the years.”

“Otherwise, with just dealings with the Green Magician, much of their inventory will remain inaccessible to you!”

In the Starwheel gathering, everyone hid their identities, almost never revealing their true circumstances in public.

It wasn’t until Fang Mu’s arrival that other official members of the Starwheel gathering began exposing their identities to seek collaboration with him.

Capricorn’s words immediately revealed his situation to the other members of the Starwheel.

To possess such detailed knowledge of Ancient Genesis’s dealings regarding the Eight Evil Seed and to have the authority to mobilize all the pollutants and contamination sources of Ancient Genesis—

Capricorn could only be one of the two most enigmatic leaders of Ancient Genesis: the Evil King or the Weaver of Worlds.

Though it wasn’t clear whether Capricorn was the Evil King or the Weaver of Worlds, his identity was now effectively narrowed down.

It was no wonder the other members of Starwheel had always found Capricorn’s behavior peculiar.

As it turned out, Capricorn was fundamentally devoid of emotions!

Perhaps sensing the thoughts of his peers, the puppet in Capricorn’s hand spoke again.

“The special-grade pollutants lose their emotional and affective influence after they absorb contamination sources for the sixth time.”

“Over the years, I’ve genuinely enjoyed my time with all of you. I’m not some emotionless being—you can rest assured of that!”

“If I were devoid of feelings, Scorpio and Aquarius, who do you think saved you two in those two incidents?”

“And Sagittarius, when your tribe had its conflict with Ancient Genesis, weren’t you curious why Ancient Genesis later simply disappeared without pursuing any further vengeance?”

“That goes completely against the usual modus operandi of Ancient Genesis.”

Capricorn’s words left the three named individuals stunned, as his revelations proved his claims to be true.

Shui Miao’s complicated expression flickered with a trace of gratitude as she glanced at Capricorn.

“So you were the one who helped back then. I thank you here and now!”

“I deeply appreciate what you did for me at the time!”

Everyone in the Starwheel gathering, including Fang Mu, was carefully processing Capricorn’s revelations. Fang Mu, too, was hearing for the first time that after absorbing contamination sources six times, special-grade pollutants would enable the Contractor to return to normal. This was undoubtedly a classified secret of Ancient Genesis!

For Capricorn to disclose such information to the Starwheel members here was a clear demonstration of his trust in them!

As if struck by a thought, Jin Ya couldn’t help but say,

“Around twelve years ago, Ancient Genesis suddenly altered its approach to handling matters. Capricorn, was that when you successfully absorbed your sixth special-grade pollutant?”

Capricorn neither answered nor refuted Jin Ya, which was tacit confirmation of her speculation.

Through his mask, Capricorn stared intently at Fang Mu, awaiting his response.

Since Capricorn’s unprecedented self-disclosure, Fang Mu had understood that this wasn’t merely a collaboration invitation—Capricorn was, in fact, appealing to him for help.

However, due to Capricorn’s stature and reputation, he wasn’t used to lowering himself to make direct requests.

When ensnared by pollutant control, Capricorn must have committed innumerable atrocities under duress.

After regaining himself by eliminating the pollutants’ control over his will, Capricorn had gone out of his way to aid many members of the Starwheel.

For example, sacrificing the interests of Ancient Genesis to resolve the conflict with Sagittarius’s tribe and ceasing hostilities strongly indicated that Capricorn was someone with a cold exterior and a warm heart.

Members of Ancient Genesis were individuals burdened with harrowing pasts, the castaways of an unforgiving age.

Those who had the choice to be Guardian Beast Contractors seldom considered forming contracts with pollutants.

Fang Mu spoke with an earnest tone, addressing Capricorn.

“Capricorn, you mentioned collaboration but didn’t specify the contents. Even if I agree to partner with you, it might not lead to fruitful results.”

“If you sincerely want to collaborate, stop playing games and tell me directly what this cooperation entails!”

“If it’s feasible, I won’t refuse!”

After speaking, Fang Mu’s gaze remained fixed on Capricorn, awaiting his reply.

Sensing the earnestness in Fang Mu’s tone, Capricorn initially intended to respond through his puppet. Yet, he ultimately stopped himself from doing so.

Instead, he used his own raspy voice—tinged with a curiously soft undertone—to speak.

“Libra, I’d prefer to discuss the details of this cooperation face-to-face.”

Capricorn’s response was succinct, and Fang Mu also felt that such significant matters were better discussed in private.

“Capricorn, I’ll be staying in the Dragon Rising Federation in the near future, though I’ll inevitably need to travel at times. I hope you can visit soon!”

“There are plenty of preparations I can make if you come ahead of time!”

Hearing Fang Mu’s genuine words, Capricorn’s thin lips pressed tightly under the mask.

The Starwheel gathering didn’t last long after this exchange, and the discussions soon concluded.

Yet, no one left right away; instead, they stayed to see what Fang Mu might claim from the Starwheel Treasury!

The Starwheel’s records were clear—if a Star Scar Angel dripped a single drop of its angelic blood into the Star Pond within the Heritage Land, the gateway to the treasury would surface from the pond!

A single drop of blood was insignificant to Angel Species Beasts.

Fang Mu guided the Star Scar Angel to the Star Pond and directed it to release a drop of its blood into the water.

The Star Scar Angel’s blood gleamed with a pure, milky white glow laced with shimmering starlight.

The Star Pond, initially serving as a tranquil scenic area reflecting endless starry skies, instantly began to churn when the angelic blood touched its surface.

The stars within the pond converged, forming a massive golden whirlpool.

A doorway emerged from within the whirlpool, and as the Star Scar Angel’s Contractor, Fang Mu stretched out his hand and pushed the door open.

With measured steps, Fang Mu entered the doorway.

The stars within the Star Pond transformed into a golden key the moment Fang Mu stepped into the treasury, the key settling around his wrist like a bracelet.

Fang Mu had anticipated that the interior of the Starwheel Treasury would be lavish beyond imagination, but to his surprise, it was starkly simple.

Six towering vermilion racks, each roughly four meters high and six meters long, stood orderly within the treasury.

Though the furnishings seemed modest, the pale golden glow emanating from these six racks was anything but ordinary.

The racks were crafted entirely from phoenix wood that had undergone complete jade-like metamorphosis!

Delicate, intricate carvings adorned the racks, and from these engravings, Fang Mu felt as though he were witnessing a legendary tale come to life.

Time within the Starwheel Treasury was limited, leaving Fang Mu little chance to admire the craftsmanship of the racks.

Beside each rack rested a book. Fang Mu picked up the book nearest to him and began flipping through its contents.

The moment he picked up the book, five layers of restrictions immediately sealed off the other five racks.

Slightly taken aback, Fang Mu quickly understood what was happening.

From the instant he selected the book, the corresponding rack became the only source he could choose supplies from!

He chuckled lightly at the realization—how poetic that acquiring treasures from the Starwheel Treasury depended so much on destiny!

The treasures within the other five racks were now forever out of reach, as the bond was severed the moment he picked up this book.