Chapter 15: Alien Planet! Alien Beings? Section 5

What can be accomplished in a month?
He wasn’t sure about others’ black hair, but for himself, a month was more than enough time to accomplish many things.
First, he found the Queen of the Gold-Eating Insects and gave her all the ore from the shuttle. This act delighted the Gold-Eating Insects immensely; even their giant beetles swayed their backsides around Black Hair. The entire Queen’s Planet seemed to be in festive excitement.
You see, the Gold-Eating Insects fed on ore and metals. Although they now had a massive and energy-rich source like a neutron star, just as humans need various nutrients, they couldn’t possibly survive on only the Cemex ore. Besides this rare energy ore, they needed many other types of ores. But before Black Hair appeared, they had no way to obtain them.
This greatly restricted the population of the Gold-Eating Insects. Even their great Queen couldn’t reproduce extensively in an environment lacking other types of ores, especially those giant defensive units. As a result, their population size remained stagnant.
But now, although the amount of ore brought by one shuttle wasn’t large, it was clear that Black Hair had put effort into selecting rare and valuable ores, particularly the raw amethyst and ruby ores. One was a necessary element for energy weapons, while the other was an essential resonant component in magic-based civilizations. For the Gold-Eating Insects, this could significantly increase their population.
“I truly don’t know how to thank you, my most noble guest, Mr. Black Hair. Every time you appear, you bring unparalleled benefits to my people. I’m truly fortunate to have an ally like you,” the Queen said, her voice trembling with excitement. Her green, gelatinous body shook violently, creating ripples.
Around them, countless Gold-Eating Insects busily unloaded the ore from the shuttle and carried it into the palace. These giant creatures looked fierce on the outside, but they became extremely docile when near Black Hair and the Queen—more obedient than even the most well-behaved babies.
“It’s an honor to be able to help such a hospitable race, Your Majesty. To be honest, I really like your people, the Gold-Eating Insects. Your way of life reminds me of some wonderful things,” Black Hair replied with a smile, his words tinged with nostalgia. These Gold-Eating Insects were so pure-hearted; meeting them always made him happy.

“However, how did you know our race needed these ores? I don’t recall mentioning it to you.” It was at that moment the queen suddenly thought of this question.
“Oh, that’s no problem. You see, though I’m human, I’m a bit different from those stationed within the Alliance. I’m not averse to other races; on the contrary, I have many friends from different races, and the Wanderers are one of them.”
“Oh, I see… The Wanderers? They are indeed a race with great knowledge, understanding the preferences of most creatures in the universe. No wonder you knew about our current difficult situation. To be honest, if it weren’t for the ores you brought this time, I doubt we could produce the next generation for a long time. The ores on Queen’s Planet grow too slowly to meet our reproductive needs.” The queen exclaimed, rising slowly from her massive armchair.
“By the way, honorable dark-haired sir. You’ve come at just the right time. My children have also prepared some small gifts for you. I hope you’ll like them.”
As the queen spoke, several giant Gold-Eating Insects appeared deep in the palace. These large black beetles used their sharp mandibles to carry a green ore, slowly and carefully bringing it before the dark-haired man.
This… The dark-haired man narrowed his eyes, trying to hide his astonishment…
What kind of ore was this… From the outside, it looked exactly like crystal—translucent and green, giving off a dreamlike appearance. The ore was about five meters tall, definitely rare. Its shape was irregular, rhombus-like, with some snow-white substances attached to its surface, as if it had been dug up.
But none of this surprised the dark-haired man. What truly astonished him was that the ore emitted a green misty aura from within, making it seem as though it were covered in clouds from a distance—dreamlike and unreal.
“This is…” The dark-haired man opened his mouth.

“Kemxi ore… Sir Blackhair, this is something from a neutron star. As you know, our Gold-Eating Worm race is very poor and has little to show for it. Recently, my children went hunting and found this relatively intact ore, so they brought it back. I’ve identified it as Kemxi essence ore—it contains more energy and is purer than ordinary ore. That’s why I haven’t dared to use it myself; I wanted to give it to you, the most honored guest of our Gold-Eating Worm race.”
“Oh, my god… It’s essence ore!! Blackhair, what are you waiting for? Accept it quickly! The energy stored in such an ore is countless!! The Queen of Gold-Eating Worms is truly generous—now your planet will be saved. Though this ore is small, the energy it contains is enough to activate 70% of that planet’s functions. You’re a lucky man!”
Before Blackhair could respond, a voice suddenly rang in his mind, startling him greatly!
The energy of Mason Star!? Could this ore really work??
“Your Majesty, I’m extremely grateful for your gift. Then I’ll accept it without hesitation,” Blackhair said cheerfully, without the slightest formality.
At this critical moment when they faced an interstellar fleet, Mason Planet was of immense significance. Blackhair had been worried about its energy supply, only to have that problem solved so suddenly. Even if only 70% of its functions could be activated, it was more than enough for him.
A weaponized planet with 70% of its capabilities would be a nightmare for any enemy!! Thinking of the power of the weapons used last time, Blackhair felt this was a gift from heaven—he had to take it!
With this ore as a foundation, Blackhair’s mood improved greatly. He chatted with the Queen of Gold-Eating Worms for some time, during which he also mentioned the cities on that mysterious planet. To his surprise, the queen was also extremely interested in that planet and insisted that after the cities were built, their Gold-Eating Worm race should be allowed to settle there, establishing a small racial office to exchange their discoveries with other races.
To be honest, although there are many races in the universe, communication between them is often lacking. Each race possesses its own unique abilities and discoveries, but often can only utilize them on its own. If Blackhair’s idea could become a reality, any sensible being would understand what it would mean.
Endless wealth??

Nonsense! How could the achievements of the cosmic races be described in terms of wealth? They’re utterly immeasurable—treasures with no upper limit!!!
The Gold-Eating Bug Queen is an enlightened and wise being. Though her personality is simple, it doesn’t mean her insights are shallow. So her request came at just the right time. Black Hair was also happy that his city could welcome its first batch of residents right away.
On the shuttle back, Black Hair remained in this cheerful state. In the cabin behind him, a huge green raw ore lay quietly, emitting a faint mist silently.
“Kern, where have you been these past days? I haven’t sensed your presence at all,” Black Hair said with a smile.
“It’s all because of that kid, Barton. You told me to transform him, yet you forgot about it yourself. That kid’s body is special. My transformation process encountered some problems.”
“What!? Didn’t you say it went smoothly last time?” Black Hair’s eyes widened instantly.
“The last time was just that. I’m not an omnipotent god. There’s a crystal in that kid’s body. I thought it wasn’t important at first. But right before completion, that crystal suddenly emitted huge amounts of energy, altering the basic structure I had set for him. Now he’s in big trouble—his size has increased fivefold, and his strength far exceeds expectations. But on the other hand, that energy has damaged his brain, leaving him in an endless sleep.” Kern was extremely dissatisfied with Black Hair’s hands-off attitude, his tone grim.
“What about now?”
“Now? I’ve sent him to my hometown. There’s my main body there; it should be able to solve this problem. I’ve been absent these past days because I was handling this matter.” Kern curled his lips and suddenly smiled. “I just didn’t expect to miss something important.”
“What is it?” Black Hair frowned, sensing something in Kern’s tone.
“That so-called planet construction plan of yours… Black Hair, that planet isn’t something you can use right now. If I’m guessing correctly, it’s a dead planet.”
“A dead planet?”

“That’s right, Death Star. One of the most terrifying entities in the universe. Its natural environment is unsuitable for any form of life to survive. The planet has the ability to absorb things and can avoid being detected by most scanning wavelengths. Moreover, it constantly emits certain radiations that can alter the structure of organisms approaching it, turning them into mindless beings. Even we Wanderers have only seen such a planet once. You’re really lucky.” Ku’s tone was full of mockery, making it hard to tell whether it was praise or sarcasm.

However, after his explanation, Hei Fa immediately realized the severity of the situation.

If that planet was indeed as Ku described, then sending people like Xue Tong there was nothing short of sending sheep into the tiger’s den. It was far too dangerous. His own plans would also suffer a fatal blow. It was absolutely impossible to build cities on such a planet, and even if built, they wouldn’t be suitable for living beings!!

“I’ll call Xue Tong and the others back right away,” Hei Fa decided immediately.

But before he could act, Ku’s voice interrupted him again.

“That’s not necessary, Hei Fa. That’s why I say you’re lucky. Although Death Star is terrifying, our Wanderer race actually prefers it…”