Chapter 1425: 37 What's Your Name Again!? [Please Subscribe to the Official Version]

Chapter 1425: Chapter 37 What’s Your Name Again!? [Please Subscribe to the Official Version]

“Kid, of all the paths you could take, you chose to escape into subspace. You’re simply courting death!”

As Jia Yan entered subspace, the semi-permanent star level space monster that had been blasted far away by one of Jia Yan’s space stones suddenly appeared beside him in an instant.

“Hmph!”

Jia Yan did not respond, merely letting out a cold snort.

The results of his cultivation with the simulator—now was the time to showcase them!

Poof!

Within the twisted subspace, a streaking trajectory akin to a jet shot out, accelerating so quickly that its speed almost matched that of the semi-permanent star level presence in subspace.

“What!? As a secondary level, you can actually reach speeds almost equal to mine in subspace.”

The high-level talent semi-permanent star level existence behind him widened his eyes in astonishment, his voice suddenly turning grim.

“Ah, I see now. You’re using some kind of special energy. No wonder you’re so fast. But I bet that energy is limited. Let’s see how far you can run.”

The opponent, worthy of his title as a high-level talent semi-permanent star level powerhouse, seemed to possess deeper mastery of subspace than Jia Yan. At this moment, as Jia Yan utilized the maximum energy of his conceptual ship to flee, the opponent instantly deduced that Jia Yan was using some sort of special energy.

The analysis was close, though not entirely accurate.

Jia Yan’s conceptual ship didn’t have much energy remaining. He had always used subspace as his warehouse, and now, mountains of energy materials lay nearby. But Jia Yan dared not approach them—if his opponent noticed, his goal would be impossible to achieve.

This was only the second time he had encountered someone with the same subspace talent as him. The last time was in the Northern Starfield, where Jia Yan expended significant effort to kill the other party. This encounter might turn out to be even more perilous.

If Jia Yan hadn’t earlier gained enhanced spatial insights through that simulator, he might have already been easily captured by this opponent.

“Senior, I was merely visiting and shopping at your force’s workshop. May I ask why you are intent on capturing me?”

As Jia Yan flew, he sent a question to the monster pursuing him in the rear.

Although he had a vague sense that the situation originated from Xi Bala’s side, he still wanted to understand the specifics.

The opponent was from the Liqiao Force—it wasn’t hard for Jia Yan to deduce this because, earlier, when the other party arrived, the defensive installations of the entire star structure hadn’t been activated, clearly revealing their identity.

Indeed, the semi-permanent star level powerhouse didn’t even bother to dispute his identity.

“Hmph, shopping, huh? Kid, I know all about your dealings with Xi Bala. Now, if you’re wise, take off the equipment you’re wearing and hand it over. That item, belonging to my Liqiao Force ancestors, naturally must be returned to its rightful owner.”

From these words, Jia Yan’s thoughts accelerated rapidly, and he soon understood the identity of his pursuer.

It wasn’t difficult to guess—the opponent admitted to being part of the Liqiao Force, which effectively confirmed his identity.

Within the entire Liqiao Force, anyone who put in a bit of effort to investigate would know that there was only one high-level talent semi-permanent star level existence.

And that was Xi Bala’s father—the Liqiao Force’s great leader, Mr. Xisila!

“Lord Xisila, I am friends with your force’s Xi Bala. If you truly desire the conceptual ship I’m wearing, how about I offer it to you? In return, I request that you refrain from escalating this conflict.”

Jia Yan sent this message backward using brainwave power.

In truth, he was reluctant to fight Xi Bala’s father unless absolutely necessary—not only because of their relationship but also because Xi Bala was currently his only hope for repairing the conceptual ship.

Of course, if the opponent truly insisted on taking the conceptual ship from him, that would be impossible.

“Fine, stop now, and I won’t continue chasing you.” The opponent halted his movement.

Jia Yan’s sharp gaze flickered, and he likewise stopped his motion.

The two stood in subspace, separated by 100 kilometers—a considerable distance in subspace, where moving was notoriously difficult.

At this distance, even if the opponent attempted to resume the chase, Jia Yan would still have enough time to accelerate and escape.

“Mr. Xisila, may I inquire how exactly you intend to claim my conceptual ship? This conceptual ship was purchased with my hard-earned Genius Yuan, and I’ve poured immense emotion into it. If you simply demand that I hand it over for free, then I, Mo Ke, will fight you to the bitter end!”

“So, it’s called a conceptual ship? That Xi Bala refused to divulge detailed information, even trying to evade my surveillance and sneak into the Ancestral Spirit Palace to research documents. Very well, kid—tell me, what price should I pay for it?”

The opponent’s tone turned cold.

Yet his words brought a slight relief to Jia Yan’s mind, as he had started suspecting that Xi Bala had betrayed him. But now it seemed otherwise.

“Senior, by principle, when I obtained this piece of equipment, ownership transferred to me. Your attempt to forcibly reclaim it amounts to nothing short of robbery.” Jia Yan spoke slowly.

Before the opponent’s expression could darken further, he continued, “However, based on Xi Bala’s words, I understand the significant meaning this has to your family. I’m not unwilling to yield it, but I have one condition: if you can provide me with a similar piece of equipment, then the deal can proceed.”

Jia Yan’s thoughts moved rapidly.

Before he uttered these words, he had been determined not to part with the conceptual ship. But as he spoke, an idea suddenly struck him.

Since the opponent’s ancestors were capable of creating something like a conceptual ship, perhaps there were similar creations. After all, such a conceptual ship couldn’t have been perfected in one attempt. Like the simulator Jia Yan had previously acquired, a hastily crafted product would lack stability, whereas the conceptual ship displayed exceptional maturity in every aspect. Even the finest scientists would likely have left behind prototype models before arriving at a finished product.

“Oh? You want me to exchange it for something similar?”

The semi-permanent star level powerhouse’s gaze flickered.

This powerhouse, of course, was Xi Bala’s father.

Previously, he noticed Xi Bala’s unusual actions purely by chance. As the Liqiao Force’s leader, he possessed excellent scientific talent, but his high-level cultivation talent destined him to walk the path of a strong fighter—for the sake of the force.

Thus, he cared deeply about his daughter’s scientific talent, especially since she was the heir to the family’s legacy.

Yet a few days ago, he found that his daughter—who had never shown much interest in science—had stopped fussing over frivolities like “Lord Jia Yan’s Detector” and, following one outing to purchase raw materials, had delved into the Ancestral Spirit Palace to research ancestral scientific documents.

What should have made him proud instead alarmed him.

Because she had repeatedly neglected matters related to Xisila himself and even brought up the long-lost “greatest creation” from the past.

His daughter, almost without guile, must have been harboring a secret. Worse, he feared she had been deceived.

So, his thorough investigation and tracking finally led him to uncover the truth—that his daughter had an unintended friend who had somehow purchased his father’s greatest creation!

This couldn’t stand. How could his family’s heirloom fall into the hands of outsiders? More importantly, if the “greatest creation” were studied by Liqiao Force’s top scientists, it could well lead to even more powerful technological and combat advancements.

Hence, he had reached Jia Yan’s location, resorting to both coercion and persuasion after acquiring Jia Yan’s number through Xi Bala and using the Liqiao Force’s signal tracking system.

Even though this appeared convoluted, it wasn’t due to any particular coincidence—he always knew Xi Bala wasn’t the most reliable.

Xisila finally decided, “If I must offer him something substantial, I might agree, but giving something equivalent to the conceptual ship? That’s impossible. After all, among all my ancestors, only my father possessed science and technology at such a profound level. His greatest creation has no equal. Unless…”

Offering him the ‘secondary battle armor’? Unthinkable! That item, now seemingly akin to the prototype for his worn conceptual ship, was an invaluable treasure of the force.

As Xisila hesitated, Jia Yan began assessing him.

“The opponent certainly won’t exchange willingly. But the conceptual ship’s condition is deteriorating—it won’t last more than a few months without repair. If he provides anything useful, even if it’s not ideal, I’ll have no choice but to negotiate.”

Jia Yan sighed as he thought.

The conceptual ship had only a few months of lifespan left—this much Jia Yan understood. Yet even with that knowledge, he had been unwilling to part with it earlier, as it was a highly matched and irreplaceable battle treasure for him.

But now, if he didn’t negotiate, the opponent wouldn’t let him off.

“Alright, I’ll exchange it with a piece of treasure from my force.” Xisila pondered deeply before finally coming to a decision.

He recalled a weapon featuring semi-loaded energy. This weapon, when equipped, could boost a strong fighter’s combat power by five percent. However, in actual combat, its weak defenses meant it would easily be damaged with one enemy strike.

“You mentioned your name was… Mo Ke, correct? Since you’re a friend of my Xi Bala, then I shall…”

Xisila was about to offer the semi-loaded energy weapon in exchange but suddenly froze.

“Wait… say your name again. What did you call yourself?!”

He stared at the metallic creature before him, shocked. The secondary level powerhouse was calmly unfazed, even before the imposing high-level talent semi-permanent star level powerhouse.

“Senior, my name is Mo Ke,” Jia Yan replied casually, unaware of the significance behind the question.

Xi Bala knew his real name, but apparently, she hadn’t shared it with her father.

“You… you’re Mo Ke? The one who turned the Dark Realm upside down?!”