Swallowing the Stars: Sacrifice for a Thousandfold Return

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The Cosmic Galaxy Bank, one of the five major powers of the human race!

Its influence extends to every corner of human territory, and its foundation is unfathomable.

It offers more than just basic services such as storage and lending; it also involves the acquisition and auction of various rare and precious items, and even some clandestine transactions.

For Lu Ming, the Cosmic Galaxy Bank was an indispensable part of his life over the past tens of thousands of years.

Whether it was accumulating wealth in the early days or taking out huge loans later to try to become a domain lord, it was all inseparable from his connection with this behemoth.

Here, everything is determined by wealth and power; the rules are clear, and for him at the time, it was relatively fair.

Chapter 7 Cosmic Galaxy Bank

Flying effortlessly over Qiulong City, below them flowed a constant stream of various aircraft and people.

There are regulations regarding flight altitude within Dragon City.

Of course, this rule doesn't apply to the strong.

The lord of Qiulong City is nothing more than a domain lord.

Lu Ming has no intention of following the rules now.

Soon, a magnificent building, constructed entirely of an unknown silver metal and shaped like a giant cosmic coin, appeared before them. The top of the building was adorned with a dazzling starry emblem. This was the branch of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank on Qiulong Star.

Lu Ming landed directly on the exclusive platform in front of the bank's main entrance.

Two guards, dressed in standard battle armor and possessing an aura at the ninth level of the Stellar Realm, were about to step forward to inquire when they sensed the aura emanating from Lu Ming—aura that, even when deliberately concealed, was still as obscure and powerful as an abyss.

His expression immediately turned solemn, and he bowed respectfully, saying, "My lord!"

Lu Ming nodded slightly and walked straight into the hall.

The interior space is enormous, and the decoration is extremely luxurious, yet it exudes a cold, technological feel.

Many customers are conducting business under the guidance of intelligent machines, some of whom exude a cosmic aura.

A female manager in a bank uniform, with a beautiful face and a capable demeanor, immediately came forward. She clearly recognized Lu Ming and greeted him with an extremely warm smile.

"Lord Lu Ming! Welcome back to the Cosmic Galaxy Bank! How may I help you?"

She knew that the seemingly calm young man in front of her was one of the giants of the Qingyang Empire and a major client of their bank.

It's hard not to remember that they owe hundreds of billions of Qianwu coins in loans.

Moreover, she vaguely sensed that the feeling Lu Ming gave off today was completely different from his usual calm and composed demeanor, which carried a hint of melancholy. It was as if he possessed a terrifying power within him that could easily tear apart stars!

Lu Ming's gaze swept across the lobby, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air: "I want to sell some items. Call your bank manager over."

If an ordinary customer made such a request, the female manager would probably decline on the grounds that the bank manager is too busy.

But facing Lu Ming, she didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately bowed and said, "Yes! Lord Lu Ming, please go to the VIP room to rest for a while. I will go and fetch the bank manager right away!"

She personally led Lu Ming to an extremely luxurious and private VIP room, served him precious drinks, and then hurriedly left.

Not long after, the door to the VIP room was pushed open, and a middle-aged man wearing a silver robe, with a lean face and sharp eyes like a hawk, strode in.

He is Helian Qing, the president of the Qilong Star branch of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, a fifth-level cosmic-level powerhouse!

On Qiulong Star, a fifth-tier cosmic-level individual is considered a top-tier figure, capable of serving as the leader of a faction.

But at this moment, Helian Qing had a perfectly warm smile on his face, and even a hint of respect.

"Brother Lu Ming, hahaha, what brings you here? I heard you're selling items and specifically asked to see me?"

Helian Qing greeted him with a smile, seemingly casual, but a hint of surprise lingered in his eyes.

He also sensed a completely different aura emanating from Lu Ming!

It was a sense of oppression on a life level, far beyond what ordinary peak-level beings in the universe could possess!

"A Domain Lord?!"

A thought flashed through Helian Qing's mind, causing him to tremble violently.

If Lu Ming really breaks through to the Domain Lord level, his status and position will undergo earth-shattering changes!

Even if he is the branch manager of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, he must still show sufficient respect to a domain lord-level powerhouse!

Because the domain lord has already touched upon the laws and possesses the capital to truly stand firm in the vast universe, he is a high-quality customer that the bank needs to win over!

Lu Ming put down his drink, looked at Helian Qing, and smiled slightly: "President Helian, how have you been? I did come here this time with a few items that I would like your bank to help me appraise."

Upon hearing this, Helian Qing's smile widened, and he became even more certain of his guess.

The items that could attract a domain lord-level powerhouse to come personally and specifically request him, the bank manager, to receive them must be extraordinary.

"Oh? What good stuff did Brother Lu Ming get this time? Just bring it out. Our Cosmic Galaxy Bank's appraisal level and purchase price are absolutely fair."

Helian Qing sat down on the luxurious sofa opposite Lu Ming, speaking in a warm tone.

Lu Ming didn't say much, just smiled slightly, and with a flick of his wrist, two items appeared out of thin air on the coffee table in front of him.

Each piece of armor was shrouded in a flowing, aquamarine light, with an ancient yet exquisite design. The surface of the armor seemed to ripple with countless fine water waves, radiating a gentle yet resilient energy fluctuation.

The other item was a dark red battle sword about two meters long. The blade was narrow and long with a perfect curve. A faint, fiery red light flowed from the edge of the blade. Just by placing it there, the temperature in the VIP room quietly rose a few degrees, and an incomparably sharp aura spread out.

Helian Qing's eyes were instantly drawn to the two items. As the president of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, how sharp was his eye?

With just one glance, his pupils contracted sharply, and he couldn't help but gasp!

"This...this is?!"

He leaned forward slightly, staring intently at the light blue inner armor.

"The energy is contained like the tide, and the patterns of laws arise spontaneously. Could this be the fourth-tier top-grade Origin Force Battle Armor 'Blessing of the Tide'?!"

Then, his gaze suddenly shifted to the dark red battle blade.

"The aura of law is so dense and intense, and the blade itself exudes a sense of domain pressure... Fifth tier! This is definitely a fifth-tier Origin Force weapon! Judging from these characteristics, it's the 'Crimson Flame Sky-Splitting Blade'?!"

Tier 4 Supreme Battle Armor! Tier 5 Force Battle Blade!

Either of these items, if they appeared at the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's auction, would be enough to cause a sensation, making countless Domain Lord-level powerhouses, or even World Lord-level beings, fight tooth and nail for them!

Helian Qing forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart, and his gaze towards Lu Ming had completely changed, filled with awe and enthusiasm.

To be able to casually sell such a treasure, this Brother Lu Ming must have broken through to the Domain Lord level!

Moreover, they are probably not weak even among the domain lords!

Otherwise, how could they have obtained a fifth-tier Force weapon?

"Lord Lu Ming!"

Helian Qing subconsciously changed his address from "brother" to the more respectful "sir".

"These two treasures of yours are priceless! What do you intend to do with them?"

Lu Ming picked up his drink, took a sip, and said calmly, "I need cosmic coins. I'll sell them directly to your bank."

He chose the Cosmic Galaxy Bank because he clearly understood the value of these two things.

In the Black Dragon Mountain Starfield, only a giant like the Cosmic Galaxy Bank could acquire it without hesitation and offer a relatively fair price, without causing any trouble.

Upon hearing this, Helian Qing quickly began to consider the matter. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

“Lord Lu Ming is straightforward, so I won’t beat around the bush either. According to our bank’s valuation system, this Tier 4 top-grade battle armor, ‘Blessing of the Tides,’ has extremely strong defensive capabilities and is particularly adept at neutralizing energy attacks. Its market value is estimated at around 120 billion cosmic coins.”

"This fifth-tier Force weapon, the 'Crimson Flame Sky-Splitting Blade,' contains the essence of the Fire and Void Laws. It is incredibly powerful and extremely valuable, with a market value estimated at around 1.5 trillion Cosmic Coins!"

Chapter 8 Heya

When Helian Qing said the number, his heart raced.

One trillion cosmic coins!

Many ordinary realm lords probably only have this much wealth.

“Our bank can directly acquire the assets based on the system’s valuation. Of course, the price may be slightly lower than the final auction price, but the advantage is that the funds will be credited to the account immediately without waiting or paying high auction commissions.”

Helian Qing provided a solution.

"Another option is to have it auctioned through a large auction organized by our bank. The final price is expected to be 10% to 30% higher, but we need to wait for the auction period and we will charge a 5% commission."

Lu Ming said without hesitation, "Let's buy it based on your estimate. Get it done as soon as possible."

Consignment auction? That's too much of a waste of time. What he lacks right now isn't that 10-20% premium, but rather access to funds as soon as possible. Time is more important to him than that small difference in price.

Helian Qing was overjoyed and immediately replied, "Understood! I'll arrange it right away. As long as everything is confirmed, the funds will be transferred to your account within ten minutes at the earliest!"

If this deal goes through, he will definitely exceed his performance targets for this year!

He naturally had to provide the best service to Lu Ming, who was both a "god of wealth" and a newly promoted domain lord.

The system quickly verified that it was correct.

Ultimately, the two treasures were valued at: the Tide's Blessing Armor, 1200 billion cosmic coins; and the Crimson Flame Sky-Splitting Blade, 15000 trillion cosmic coins. Total: 16200 trillion cosmic coins!

Even with his current state of mind, Lu Ming was slightly moved when he saw the long string of numbers that suddenly appeared in his personal account.

With this huge sum of money, the previous loan of hundreds of billions of dollars suddenly became insignificant.

"President Helian, could you also settle my previous loan?"

Lu Ming said casually.

"Yes, Lord Lu Ming, I'll process it for you right away!"

Helian Qing was extremely respectful.

A moment later, all the formalities were completed.

Lu Ming also successfully became a two-star user of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank.

He got up and Helian Qing personally escorted him to the bank's entrance.

"Lord Lu Ming, if you need anything in the future, please feel free to come to me, Helian Qing! Our Cosmic Galaxy Bank will definitely provide you with the best service!"

Helian Qing bowed and said.

Lu Ming nodded, and with a swift movement, he transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky, disappearing into the horizon of Qiulong City.

Looking in the direction where Lu Ming disappeared, Helian Qing breathed a sigh of relief, his face full of excitement.