Chapter 644: Chapter 644: These Are All Basic Moves

“No way, just a few?” Fang Jueyu checked the Controller level bodyguards and unexpectedly found only about 2,000 on the list. Their power was relatively low, with the strongest being merely a fourth-level Controller.

“Xiao Yi, this doesn’t make sense!” Fang Jueyu said in confusion, “Though the Guna La Civilization’s home star system is not that big, its sphere of influence should be a thousand times greater than the Molar Civilization, right? How come there are only 2,000 bodyguards?”

“Host, do you think Controllers would choose to work as bodyguards?” Xiao Yi asked in return.

“That’s true,” Fang Jueyu nodded. A Controller could easily preside over a dojo, and their earning potential would surely surpass that of being a bodyguard. Moreover, the job of a bodyguard does not align with their status.

In most cases, the typical bodyguards are of the Divine-level, and only those Controllers facing desperate situations would lower themselves to work as bodyguards. Even then, such Controllers are often not very powerful.

“I’m doomed this time,” Fang Jueyu said. Nearly 200 families had already gathered, and when he reached the Gucang Civilization, adding a few hundred more families wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

These 2,000 Controllers seemed numerous, but their power was weak. They might not be able to protect him against public outrage.

“Xiao Yi, are there any of my family elders nearby? Isn’t our family’s relatives spread throughout the universe?”

“Host, you might be disappointed,” Xiao Yi sighed, “This area is controlled by the Cosmic Federation, and all high-level civilizations here don’t have much contact with our family. Bringing people to protect you within a week might be impossible!”

“Damn it!” Fang Jueyu grabbed his hair. He had gone overboard showing off this time.

Although he hadn’t used the Transcender mark on his forehead, he hadn’t forgotten the lesson from last time.

In the Molar Civilization, their ruler was just an ordinary Transcender. In such top-tier civilizations, not even King-level Transcenders are rare, and Transcenders are not omnipotent.

“Host, rest assured. In this universe, money is the most reliable thing besides fists. Although you can’t hire Controller level bodyguards from the Cosmic Bodyguard Company, you can issue employment tasks!”

“What does that mean? Is there a difference?” Fang Jueyu asked, puzzled.

“Of course, there is,” Xiao Yi laughed, “Host, let me share some data: over 98% of Martial Artists above the Controller in the Cosmic Federation are registered with the Cosmic Bodyguard Company.”

“But what’s the use of that?”

“There’s a lot of use. Those registered as bodyguards have the right to be chosen but no right to choose. Once an employer places an order, they must accept the company’s assignment to serve.”

“However, the employment system is different, meaning you can post employment tasks at the Cosmic Bodyguard Company. Those registered Controllers can receive these tasks through the internal system. If they are interested, they will voluntarily accept them.”

“Oh, I see.” Fang Jueyu broke into a smile, as money was not an issue as long as there were people.

…

“Hello, this is the home star branch of the Cosmic Bodyguard Company in the Guna La Civilization. ID GN188263 is at your service!” A green-skinned girl appeared in the image.

“Hello, I’d like to post an employment task.”

“What level of employment task would you like to post, sir?” the girl asked with a smile, “According to your current privileges, you can only post a Level 1 task.”

A Level 1 task in the Cosmic Bodyguard Company is the easiest and offers the lowest pay; Source Energy Level Martial Artists typically handle them effortlessly.

“I want to hire a Controller-level Martial Artist. What level of privileges do I need for that?”

“A Controller?” The girl was startled. Fang Jueyu’s account was a temporary registration, with his credentials noted as merely a Source Energy User from a Level 1 civilization.

To hire a Controller, the task level must be at least Level 4. Level 4 tasks usually start at several million trillion universe coins! That wasn’t something someone from a Level 1 civilization could afford.

“Sir, to hire a Controller-level Martial Artist, you need Level 4 privileges. You must spend over 10,000 Source Coins (10,000 trillion universe coins = 1 Source Coin) at the Cosmic Bodyguard Company.”

“10,000 Source Coins?” Fang Jueyu was slightly stunned, “Is there any way to directly get me to Level 4 privileges?”

“Sir, you can pre-deposit 10,000 Source Coins into your account, and we can also grant you Level 4 privileges.” Although doubting his spending capacity, the employees of the Cosmic Bodyguard Company were indeed well-trained and highly professional, showing no sign of disdain.

“Sir, Level 4 tasks might exceed your spending capability. I suggest…” The girl’s words trailed off in shock, eyes widening like saucers. The account had suddenly been credited with a balance of a million Source Coins!

“Si…sir…you…”

“Is my privilege enough now?” Fang Jueyu asked.

“Sir, please wait a moment. I will upgrade your privilege immediately!” Seeing this alarming figure, the girl’s expression turned serious.

A regular customer complaint could cause her a lot of hassles, but she couldn’t afford to offend someone who could casually produce a million Source Coins!

“Sir, your privilege has been upgraded. If you wish to post an employment task, you can register it with me. Our company will distribute your requirements to all registered Controllers in the Guna La Civilization.”

“Let’s title it, ‘High-Paying Bodyguard Wanted!'” Fang Jueyu said casually.

“Xiao Yi, how many more days until the Cosmic Federation School?”

“Host, about a month and a half. After you reach the Gucang Civilization, you’ll need to wait for around a month there.”

“Alright, I’d like to hire a batch of bodyguards. The duration isn’t long, just two months, with power exceeding fifth-level Controllers,” Fang Jueyu asked, “By the way, what’s the usual hiring cost for Controllers of this rank?”

“Sir, typically, for a task under a year, the hiring price for one fifth-level Controller is 500 trillion universe coins.”

“It’s really not cheap!” Fang Jueyu remembered that at the cosmic slave auction, the price for a First-level Controller slave was roughly this amount. Hiring a Controller was indeed thousands of times more expensive than a Divine-level!

“Sir, please provide your task requirements and the number of people you need, and I will gather the necessary personnel for you as quickly as possible.”

“Help me gather 10,000 Controllers over level five!”

“10,000?” Even if they were all fifth-level Controllers, that would require 500 million Source Coins!

“That’s right, and double the market rate for the hiring price!”

“Sir, are you sure?” This amount of money could practically buy a massive Level 4 civilization!

Fang Jueyu unhesitatingly pre-deposited another 1 billion Source Coins into his account!

“Of course I’m sure, and I allow the advance payment of wages!”

Seeing this terrifying amount, the girl truly believed that this customer had the financial capability!

“10,000 Controllers! Was he planning to explore some large-scale Cosmic Secret Realm?” the girl couldn’t help but speculate.

“Also, I hope they can wait for my command near the Gucang Civilization’s planets within the Guna La Civilization in a week. Is that doable?”

“Rest assured, sir. Our Cosmic Bodyguard Company has dedicated channels in the Guna La Civilization. Any Martial Artist receiving a task within the Guna La borders can definitely arrive anywhere within a week, and the terms you’ve offered are very enticing!”

“Great, I’ll be waiting for your good news!” Fang Jueyu exited the system.

“What’s the matter?” Fang Jueyu looked at Xue Ling, who was frozen in shock beside him. “Don’t be too surprised. This is just standard procedure for me!”