Hanyue Star

The Duke still highly approved of Guo Hao's abilities. He had lived for over three thousand years and had seen countless scientists, including the current dozen or so Xinyue-level Academicians of the Imperial Academy of Sciences. Then there were the thousands of Fanxing-level Academicians. Although these people were considered quite formidable, to be honest, they didn't really catch the Duke's eye; they were all timid and hesitant. Not only were they afraid to take risks in their work, but they also worried about their own interests and their families during research. Those who were wholeheartedly dedicated to scientific research did not exceed one-tenth; the others mostly had their own little schemes.

Only Guo Hao was different. The Duke had seen in Guo Hao's eyes a fanaticism and total devotion to scientific research. That kind of look was impossible to fake; it couldn't be acted out! Besides! Guo Hao's talent was likely that of a top-tier genius unseen in ten thousand years in the entire Tianxing Empire. At least in the current Tianxing Empire, a genius of that level could no longer be found! If this Guo Hao died, who knew where the next Guo Hao would be! One must know that even though he had now become a semi-energy creature, his actual lifespan was only around ten thousand years. He had over seven thousand years of life remaining; if this problem wasn't solved within those seven thousand years, he would still die! The Duke simply could not accept that!

"However, this Guo Hao going to the Xing Yuan clearly has his own selfish motives, you..."
The butler wanted to say that there was no need to value him so much, giving away so many life-saving treasures...
"That's enough!"
The Duke smiled.
"It's just a few items, why are you, the butler, so anxious? Those things are extremely precious, but in my heart, they truly cannot compare to a single hair of Guo Hao's! Besides, selfish motives? Who doesn't have them? Everyone who helps me work has their own selfish motives; this is very normal!"
"Alright then..."
The butler was somewhat helpless and could say no more, only retreating to the side.

With the Duke's permission, the Xing Yuan scientific expedition team was established extremely quickly. In just a few days, all the complex issues of the expedition team were resolved. Guo Hao directly became the leader of the scientific expedition team, then led over ten elites from the Tianxing Research Institute, bringing a large amount of sophisticated research equipment, and boarded several Starships of the Tianxing Empire. The Starships assigned to this scientific expedition mission even underwent some special modifications.

Three Starships were responsible for this scientific expedition mission. The figures on these three Starships were mainly military bigwigs of the Tianxing Empire, most of whom already had experience going deep into the Xing Yuan. They were specifically tasked with escorting this scientific expedition. The Xing Yuan scientific expedition mission caused quite a stir.

And Guo Hao didn't just wait at the research institute the whole time.
"Thank you! Thank you, sir!!!"
The Ninth Prince's eyes were full of emotion as he looked at Guo Hao beside him.
On the other side, his grandfather had successfully completed the semi-energy biological modification surgery, becoming a semi-energy creature. All the original ailments in his body had automatically disappeared after the modification! The whole person had become extremely spirited.

"Many thanks, little friend!"
The Ninth Prince's grandfather laughed heartily, looking at Guo Hao.
"I've never felt better." The Ninth Prince's grandfather's eyes were full of emotion.
Since his lifespan limit was approaching, he had felt extreme pain almost every day. The pain of total body failure brought by the approaching lifespan limit was something many people simply couldn't endure. In fact, many elderly nobles couldn't hold on until their lifespan limit; usually, after several years of extreme pain, they would choose to end it themselves. People like the Duke and the Ninth Prince's grandfather were among the very few who persisted; their desire for survival was very strong. The Ninth Prince's grandfather mainly couldn't leave his grandson behind. After all, the Ninth Prince's mother had died not long after he was born, and being born into the royal family, his grandfather had almost become his spiritual pillar. Therefore, the Ninth Prince's grandfather had endured until today; otherwise, he would have passed away long ago.

Now modified into a semi-energy creature, the discomfort throughout his body vanished simultaneously. At this moment, the Ninth Prince's grandfather felt as if the shackles on his entire body had disappeared, and he became much more spirited; he felt as if he had seen a new life!
"No need for thanks, it was just a transaction," Guo Hao said calmly. He had no feelings for the Ninth Prince, and naturally no ill will either; he almost viewed him as a passerby.

After finishing these things, Guo Hao left. After handing the Ninth Prince's spaceship over to Kassin, Guo Hao quickly led the scientific expedition team away from Didu Star. Kassin led the merchant fleet, quietly following behind the expedition team.

The people in the scientific expedition team naturally noticed this. But they took no action against this behavior. There was no other way; the current leader of the expedition team was Guo Hao! His work was vital, and no one could control him! As long as Guo Hao didn't do anything to betray the Tianxing Empire, the key figures on the Starships would turn a blind eye to whatever else he did. They wouldn't make a fuss over this matter.

The mothership soon arrived at a border region of the Tianxing Empire. There were several life-bearing planets here, a rare border defense zone of the Tianxing Empire adjacent to the Xing Yuan. Normally, these kinds of life-bearing planets would be ignored or left to fend for themselves, as being near the Xing Yuan meant that every so often, there would be a danger of Monster invasions. In such a place, no matter how much was built, there was an extremely high risk of civilization being destroyed.

However, the Tianxing Empire still built many structures here. The defense system was dense. Because this was not only a supply point for the Tianxing Empire's mines heading to the Xing Yuan, but most importantly, the resources on these planets were incredibly rich. Even the planets themselves contained many precious mineral resources. Given its great significance, the Tianxing Empire could not give up these planets, nor could they stop construction. Thus, the current situation arose.

Several Starships docked at the planet's floating port. Guo Hao and the others exited the spacecraft, where a planetary manager was already waiting.
"Governor of Hanyue Star, Carson, greets Lord Guo Hao!"
Governor Carson had a face full of smiles as he bowed deeply toward Guo Hao.
Guo Hao hurried to support him. In fact, as a planetary governor, Carson's status was not low; it could even be said to be extremely high. His position was higher than Guo Hao's. But there was no choice; the place Carson occupied was a border planet. Although mineral resources were rich, it had little to do with Carson. His status was very low; otherwise, he wouldn't have been exiled to the border. But Guo Hao was a bona fide confidant of the Duke! In the entire Tianxing Empire, he was a man of renown! Ordinary people would certainly hold him in high regard, and as a border planet governor, Carson naturally had to flatter him well.