Apocalypse Gachapon - Chapter 2007: Universe Law

“Did you gain anything from your trip to the Library Palace this time, kid?” Jikesu noticed that the issue of mining the resource star had made everyone thoughtful, as they considered various factors and possibilities, so he proactively brought up another topic.

There was no other way; the Star-Eye Clan had no such experience. Even if they had mined resource stars before, it was so long ago nobody knew when. Thinking about it now wouldn’t yield a good solution immediately. This required a dedicated meeting with more relevant people involved, brainstorming solutions after raising the problems, and only then could it be implemented.

Since that was the case, it was better to discuss other issues first, while Ye Zhongming was still here.

After all, everyone now fully understood Ye Zhongming’s working style: he would solve what he could and leave the rest to others, not managing them. Clearly, this time was the same. He had handled the most difficult parts—finding the resource star, the ship routes, and the funding. The rest were obviously for the Star-Eye Clan to take over. He was probably going to return to the Bronze Camp soon to do his own thing.

Although the Star-Eye Clan treated Ye Zhongming very well, even exceptionally so, the matter of the Librarians still couldn’t be discussed. Ye Zhongming smiled and said, “The gains were great. The Book Collection Palace is far from being as dispensable as the cosmic races think. The vast amount of knowledge inside is, in my view, a treasure trove. I suggest our Star-Eye Clan send people there to study periodically.”

Everyone looked at each other, not expecting Jikesu’s one sentence to cause such a suggestion.

“Well, studying at the Library Palace isn’t cheap,” Jikesu said awkwardly.

Actually, every year, some people from the myriad races of the universe still went to the Library Palace to read. Although not as many as when reservations were needed before, the basic costs were still considerable; otherwise, how could the Library Palace be so rich?

But there was a problem: if you only used low-level permissions to read there, you couldn’t learn much. If you bought high-level permissions, it was really too expensive.

“I’ll handle the money aspect. Every thirty days, the clan will send fifty people to the Library Palace to study. It’s best to study with a purpose. I will also send fifty people from the Bronze Camp side. Initially, let’s use B-level permissions. Some special members, like those on the verge of a breakthrough or urgently needing a certain ability, can apply for A-level permissions.”

If not for fear of raising suspicion, Ye Zhongming would have directly given all these clansmen A-level permissions. But even this still shocked everyone present immensely.

B-level permissions were expensive enough, and he wanted to send a hundred people every thirty days, even allowing applications for A-level permissions? How much money would that cost?

Also, from Ye Zhongming’s tone, he meant to make going to the Library Palace common. From travel expenses to accommodation and reading fees, how much Moonspan Gold would this consume?

“Don’t worry, I have money here.” Ye Zhongming knew he needed to give everyone a reasonable explanation. As he spoke, he took something out of his spatial equipment.

“Everyone, take a look at this.”

It was a single-sided armguard, bronze in color, with a small arm shield attached.

The most qualified person here to evaluate it was Jikesu. He picked up the equipment, turned it over and over, then tapped and pressed on some parts. Afterward, he said with certainty, “Red Condensation level, equipment from the Taros Red Dwarves. Kid, you auctioned off your previous seven Red Condensation level items, and you went to the Library Palace this period. Where did this come from?”

Jikesu held this shield-bearing armguard. Although the crafting was a bit rough, many places showed unskilled craftsmanship, but whether in terms of strength or function, it was undoubtedly a Red Condensation level equipment manufactured by the Taros Red Dwarves. It had clear signature techniques exclusive to the Taros Red Dwarves. As for the shortcomings in details, it was probably due to a novice.

“Weren’t you just asking what I learned at the Library Palace? This is it.”

Jikesu didn’t understand at first, or rather, he understood but didn’t immediately think in a certain direction. A few seconds later, his face changed dramatically, looking at Ye Zhongming as if he were a monster, stammering slightly while holding the equipment.

“You, you, what did you say? You made this thing?”

Ye Zhongming touched his head, thinking, Uncle, are you from the Northeast?

The others also looked at Ye Zhongming with deep suspicion, as if trying to discern the truth in his face.

Ye Zhongming nodded, “I was quite lucky at the Library Palace; I found a related knowledge book.”

“Your luck is just too good, isn’t it?”

Others also had doubts, but only the less reserved Aslan said it out loud.

It was hard not to be suspicious.

If one could easily find the forging secrets of the Taros Red Dwarves in the Library Palace, would those dwarves still be glorious now? The entire cosmic race would have exploded long ago.

“You also know that the Library Palace has some special areas. The books inside are either not fully verified, or simply guesses, or incomplete, or of unknown authenticity. I found some records in this area among these books. And as you know, I am originally a craftsman, so after several rounds of research…”

Hearing this, everyone could accept it a bit more. The equipment Ye Zhongming made before was, in some aspects, not inferior to Red Condensation level. For such a master artisan to be able to imitate Taros Red Dwarf equipment after obtaining some related knowledge wasn’t entirely impossible.

“Can you make higher levels?” Jikesu asked, his eyes shining.

Ye Zhongming shook his head: “First, you need to find a higher-level one for me to study. But I estimate the hope isn’t great. After all, the equipment above the Red Condensation level is all later research achievements of the Taros Red Dwarves. Imitating them would be too difficult.”

Knowing Ye Zhongming’s secret, everyone no longer doubted his ability to take out so much money.

Although several million Moonspan Gold was a lot, a single Red Condensation level equipment cost tens of thousands of Moonspan Gold. After deducting costs, the profit could be ten to twenty thousand. If it was of excellent quality, the profit was even better. He was able to pay for everyone’s studies at the Library Palace.

“Ah, also.” Ye Zhongming took out something else; it was a notebook.

“At the Library Palace, I found a book. I don’t know how many years ago a predecessor of the Star-Eye Clan placed it inside. I found it and memorized it, then wrote down this handwritten copy from memory.” Ye Zhongming patted the notebook and said, “I only heard that the clan no longer has this ability. I’m not sure if this one is the complete version, or even if I can distinguish its authenticity. But I think, even if it’s somewhat missing, even if only ten percent is real, it should still have reference significance for us.”

Everyone turned their gaze to this notebook. White Robe, who was closest to Ye Zhongming, opened the notebook. On the first page were four words.

“Universal Law Principles!”