Space Odyssey from Abandoned Mining Space Station-Chapter 567 - 179: Yan Xiong’s Application Method_2
Although he had already gotten a general understanding of the situation from Bai Quan earlier, hearing it again was no problem.
The director cleared his throat and recounted the entire incident in detail.
After all, it took such a long time for the Space Station to reach a conclusion.
So it was normal that the final information they obtained was more detailed than what Bai Quan had explained to Chen Ming.
The director even recounted everything from the day the former chief arrived at the Space Station until he took advantage of the chaos to leave, but was brought back by Chen Ming.
All of his non-compliant and illegal activities were thoroughly investigated, even down to the hour for each incident.
Of course, Chen Ming didn’t care about whatever else he did.
If the guy hadn’t crossed the director and himself, he wouldn’t have bothered at all.
So, it was only when the director spoke about the chief’s collaboration with the Battle Zone that Chen Ming listened carefully.
But it was no different from what Bai Quan had told him before.
The director could tell, while speaking to Chen Ming, that Chen Ming looked completely uninterested, as if he was about to fall asleep.
So he suddenly said, "Additionally, we previously captured two Zuo Jing members on the Space Station who dared not self-destruct, lacking the firm belief."
"We interrogated these two and identified a Zuo Jing hideout, which was corroborated by the communications records of the former chief."
"It’s an independent Space Station, similar to the Mining Space Station you stayed at before, infiltrated and now controlled by Zuo Jing."
"A bounty has been issued, and the Space Station is completely sealed off, just waiting for someone to handle it."
"However, the Fourteenth Legion seems to be inactive."
"Oh?"
The mention of this brought Chen Ming out of his drowsiness.
Money is always welcome.
Gamma B is currently roaming the Galor Star Realm hunting for pirates.
Now there’s a cult showing up nearby.
To Chen Ming, as long as there’s a bounty, cults are the same as pirates.
Even though the target is a Space Station.
But a Mining Space Station of this scale doesn’t have the Cruiser Level shield and large weapons like a Pirate Space Station.
Chen Ming was not afraid at all.
However, he needed to confirm one thing: "How much is the bounty for these Zuo Jing members?"
"The leader of Zuo Jing carries a bounty of 500 million from the Fourteenth Legion and the government, considering the scale of a Mining Space Station."
"The scattered Zuo Jing members on the Space Station should add up to another 500 million."
Chen Ming recalled the situation of the Mining Space Station and said, "Feels like, compared to the damage caused by these Zuo Jing members, the bounty seems a bit low."
"Even thirty years ago, it would’ve taken at least billions to develop and construct a Mining Space Station, right?"
The director contemplated and said, "Hmm... roughly speaking."
"But that’s the original price. With depreciation, the Space Station isn’t worth as much, having its value halved is quite normal."
"These ten billion already account for 20% of the 50-billion depreciated value, which is not bad."
Chen Ming thought about it and felt it made sense.
If the bounty for these terrorists exceeded the value of the Space Station they occupied, then it would indeed be an outrageous situation.
Just as Chen Ming intended to inquire further about the bounty targets, the director suddenly added, "However."
"That Space Station serves as a Plant Research Station specifically for testing the effects of stellar radiation on local habitable planet vegetation."
"The ’Harmony Plant Research Institute Company’ behind the Space Station offered an additional conditional bounty."
"As long as the damage to the main structure of the Space Station does not exceed 10%, they will pay an extra 300 million. A designated evaluation company will assess the damage extent."
"If the research results are preserved, an additional 500 million will be paid, and freed researchers can earn rewards based on the number and identity."
"You see to it."
Chen Ming lowered his head again to think and said, "But since it’s a public bounty, I won’t be the only one heading there, and these extra requirements may not be achievable?"
The director promptly provided a convincing response.
"It’s a matter of luck."
"In any case, first come, first served. If you capture the Space Station early, achieve extra goals, and record evidence, even if issues arise later, they must pay."
"If arriving later, collaboration is usually the priority, but when necessary..."
The director didn’t continue, but Chen Ming understood his meaning clearly.
"In such cases, if you accomplish the goals, it’s best to contact the company directly and have your ship wait for a while for takeover."
"The company will definitely handle the follow-up matters for you, and you don’t need to collect the bounty yourself."
"Similarly, in the former situation, contact them. If they’re willing to offer extra bounty, they’ll certainly want to manage these Zuo Jing members themselves, just hand them over."
"But if they’re willing to pay, why don’t they send their own fleet to handle it?"
"Uh... you don’t think deploying a fleet is cheap, do you?"
"For a Space Station of this scale, normally around seven or eight destroyers and twenty to thirty guards are required."
