CHAPTER 377: CHAPTER 229: PROMISES OF GUS LAND

Shen Shi spoke about that time, but in reality, it was this time.

He indeed overlooked this point.

Why is it that defeating the Pillagers could attract special attention and even certain benefits? Previously, it was thought to be some kind of rule, but now it seems that, on one hand, it’s because strength has been proven, and on the other, it’s naturally because victors have the possibility of escaping. Once the existence of the Pillagers is widely spread, it will inevitably affect some of the invited guests.

But since that’s the case.

Why allow the existence of the Pillagers?

Shen Shi didn’t voice this question, but the Collector had already brought up the topic first.

"Although Gus Land relies on continuous trade with other civilizations to accelerate its development, in reality, their main trading partners are other B-level Civilizations, at least strong civilizations." The Collector said, "As for the trade volume brought by ordinary spaceships, it doesn’t account for much. Their role is to assist Gus Land in exploring information and finding those strong civilizations."

So that’s how it is.

In fact, this information is easy to guess if you think about it carefully.

In this endless Star Sea, the differences between civilizations are huge. Strong civilizations are extremely strong, while weak civilizations are extremely weak. Merely absorbing some scattered spaceships during the voyage, connecting with some roadside weak civilizations, really doesn’t bring much help.

However, this allows Gus Land to quickly understand the civilization situation of the places they reach.

If a strong civilization is discovered, there must be other ways to make contact.

Looking at Gus Land in the Future World, doesn’t it have connections and trade with most of the B-level Civilizations in the Mude System?

Understanding this, a flash of inspiration seemed to appear in Shen Shi’s mind.

What are his advantages?

The resources of the Future World!

With these resources, can he pretend to be an unknown B-level Civilization?

This actually aligns with Shen Shi’s original idea, but knowing the true focus and core system of Gus Land now gives him a clearer direction.

But before that, more information needs to be gathered.

"At that time, although the enemy was the Gus People, they weren’t considered strong. You’ve been in Gus Land for so long, have you had more contact?" Shen Shi asked.

"Of course, there were contacts." The Collector indeed said, but his tone was slightly bitter, "I’ve never given up on the idea of revenge, but over the years, their position has been rising more and more... I can only say, in any civilization, the native race inherently holds a certain status, and it’s not easy for outsiders to do anything."

Shen Shi nodded slightly.

"Give me all the intelligence you’ve gathered." Shen Shi instructed.

"Yes!" The Collector seemed to have thought of something, quite pleasantly surprised.

Shen Shi knew at a glance that he misunderstood, thinking he wanted to go to Gus Land again. In the past, such misunderstandings were quite dangerous when plans were changed, as it was easy to speculate something.

However, ever since some information about the Time Crystal was made public to a few people on Future Line One, Shen Shi’s level of secrecy regarding Time Crystal, or time travel, was no longer the same as it initially was.

Future Line Two would also eventually become a special world like Future Line One. By then, even if the Collector guessed about time travel, it would no longer be an issue.

After obtaining the information provided by the Collector, Shen Shi also returned to modern society and made a decision about the next steps.

"We’ll drag it out." Shen Shi said with a light smile.

"Drag?" The rest of the upper echelons were momentarily stunned.

Even Ai Xin’Er didn’t immediately grasp it.

"That’s right, we keep our distance, appearing cautious but unwilling to leave just like that, and then let Gus Land take the initiative to contact us." Shen Shi said.

"Will they come?" Everyone was taken aback.

In everyone’s mind, Gus Land is an extremely powerful, extremely mysterious civilization.

Even if its strength hasn’t reached A-level, the fact that it can exist independently outside the Mude System is enough to show its strength!

Among all the civilizations known to Human Civilization, it stands alone.

Yet, would such a powerful civilization take the initiative to find them?

"Gus Land is indeed strong, but since their core interest is friendly cooperation with other civilizations, they must have a stance, and our strength just happens to be on the edge of where they’d show goodwill toward us, so, do you get it?" Shen Shi explained with a smile.

This isn’t hard to understand.

If Human Civilization were just a weak C-level Civilization, or even just a D-level Civilization, there’d be no question—they could be crushed and all painted over by Pillagers, like the Anan Civilization.

However, Human Civilization now is riding a B-level Warship, which means, behind them, there might very well be a B-level Civilization.

No matter the likelihood, it represents significant interests.

Friendly trade with advanced civilizations, exchanging what they have, is the core interest of Gus Land, so they naturally wouldn’t ignore it for something small.