After three full days of interstellar travel, Bai Muxing arrived at the destination—
A small farming and ranching star located on the edge of the FY57 galaxy.
The convenient national orbital-level routes to the core transit station of the FY57 galaxy had ceased, leaving only expensive and slow civilian routes.
This was the inconvenience of border galaxies, where transportation was far less developed than in major galaxies.
In places like the central galaxies, there were safe and affordable public routes to every planet.
However, small places had their own ways of survival.
Bai Muxing boarded a privately contracted sailing ship, the kind that didn’t have an interstellar navigation commercial license and technically counted as a black ship, which was against regulations and would incur fines if caught by regulatory authorities.
But nobody cared in such places.
Bai Muxing planned to buy a private starship once he was settled, just a very ordinary second-hand vessel, which would make traveling more convenient.
***
After another two hours on the private sailing ship, Bai Muxing arrived at his destination.
It was a small farming and ranching planet known as FY57-1163 on the interstellar map.
It was called a planet, but the difference between planets was thousands of times greater, and the actual area of this small planet was not even as large as a district in the capital star, just a slightly larger farm.
But it had a good environment, with about half of its area covered by land and the other half by sea, with a mild climate that was very suitable for carbon-based lifeforms like humans who lack hard outer exoskeleton protection.
If it weren’t so remote, it might have developed into a habitable tourist destination.
Bai Muxing was attracted to this aspect, with profits being secondary; he prioritized the comfort of living.
Assuming there were no surprises, he intended to spend the rest of his life on this planet, so he wanted to live comfortably.
He stepped off the sailing ship and saw a tall, muscular alpha male with deep brown hair waiting not far from the landing point.
Obviously, he was the owner of this planet.
The online transaction process was already complete, but there was still a portion that needed to be physically transferred to fully complete the deal.
Since it was a transaction worth hundreds of millions, Bai Muxing was very cautious.
He had agreed with the seller to inspect the goods in person today.
The deep brown-haired man, the original owner of this planet, named Lun Xi, had been waiting here for a while.
He frowned, staring at the grass on the ground, his tired face showing signs of slight depression.
To be honest, he wasn’t very willing to make this trip.
His current job was located slightly far from the FY57 galaxy, and a round trip would take a whole day. He also had to ask for leave from the company, which meant his full attendance bonus for the month was definitely gone!
Of course, compared to the amount involved in this transaction, the full attendance bonus was hardly worth mentioning. The main concern was that there were rumors in their company about layoffs again, and he was already anxious about it. Adding this round trip on top of that, his frustration was beyond measure.
These days were truly tough!
The Empire had been at war for over a decade, and the border had been chaotic for just as long.
He and his uncle had originally contracted with five nearby farming and ranching planets, living happily as professional farmers.
But ever since a major war broke out near the FY57 galaxy five years ago, business has become impossible.
To save their lives, everyone started fleeing. His uncle returned to their hometown to inherit the family business, but he was unwilling to give up and became a corporate drone.
The contracted planets were unfortunately abandoned.
Over the years, four of the five contracted planets had been sold off, leaving only this one, which he couldn’t get rid of for various reasons.
Although he claimed not to care about the money, he found this matter quite annoying.
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He had priced the planet at 130 million interstellar credits, and the first thing this person asked was: “Can you do 80 million?”
Could anyone say such a thing?
His blood pressure, already elevated due to work frustrations, skyrocketed, and he felt overwhelmed. He vented a bit, feeling exhausted, and just blocked the person.
But after a few days, this person took the initiative to apply for communication again.
Lun Xi: “…”
He thought to himself that he shouldn’t hit a smiling face. In business, one has to have thick skin, no matter what.
Besides, he did feel a bit guilty for getting too frustrated due to other reasons at the time, so he felt a bit embarrassed to unblock the person.
This time, the person didn’t utter any shocking words about 80 million but still haggled fiercely!
They negotiated for about a week, finally settling on a price of 115.5 million credits.
Looking at the price with its precise digits, he knew how much of a tug-of-war the negotiation process had been. In the end, they basically reached his psychological bottom line.
But, regardless, it was sold, completely resolving this historical headache. That was a good thing!
Lun Xi, exhausted from the relentless bargaining, could only console himself this way.
On the way there, he couldn’t help but internally criticize the buyer, imagining him as a stingy, middle-aged, greasy man with a bald head!
He decided to pack up some old machinery that could be kept or taken away.
These machines could fetch a good price—tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of interstellar credits. He was determined not to give them to such a stingy person!
The engine roared as a slightly slender figure emerged from the dilapidated small spacecraft.
Lun Xi snapped out of his cluttered thoughts, and upon hearing the sound, he looked over and saw the appearance of the person stepping out of the starship. Instantly, his previous plans vanished from his mind, leaving only that face.
He was a slender young man with black hair and fair skin, his light amber eyes resembling exquisite gems, clear and transparent.
His soft, black hair, a bit overgrown due to neglect, fell in fine strands over his forehead and onto his pale cheeks, creating a stark contrast between the black and white.
More striking than his appearance was his demeanor, his eyes, which should have been warm, exuding only a coldness, as if nothing was worthy of his attention, giving him an aura of detached indifference, like moonlight.
He wore nothing more than a simple camel-colored shirt and black denim pants. The shirt was buttoned neatly to the top, revealing only a small portion of his snow-white, delicate neck, simple yet captivating.
So beautiful—an Omega?
As a single alpha meeting an omega alone, was this appropriate?
And he forgot to groom himself before going out today; he just washed his face and went out!
This was a disaster!
Lun Xi was stunned for a moment, his mind in chaos.
It took him several seconds to realize that something was wrong; there was no scent of pheromones emanating from the person at all. He was a beta.
This realization calmed Lun Xi slightly.
But—this beta was still too good-looking!
More attractive than many Omegas he had seen.
He couldn’t stay calm at all!
As Bai Muxing approached, an inexplicable pressure accompanied him.
Only then did Lun Xi realize that, despite the beta’s beautiful appearance, his presence was sharp and intimidating. Even as an alpha, Lun Xi felt chills down his spine when the beta approached.
If he had been on the battlefield, he might have understood that this aura was honed in countless wars.
Under the instinctual threat, Lun Xi finally calmed down.
He regained his composure and greeted him, “Hello…”
Clearing his throat, he continued, “Um, you must be Mr. White, the buyer?”
Bai Muxing nodded and said, “Yes.”
Lun Xi wiped his face and invited him to sit in a small land rover, “Alright, let me show you around.”
The two of them boarded the land rover and explored the planet.
Due to neglect for some time, the vegetation on this planet had grown wildly, lush and dense, covering the sky.
Originally, the area that was supposed to be farmland was blank, with only scattered grass and low wildflowers of indistinguishable varieties.
Lun Xi felt a bit embarrassed for no reason. Before Bai Muxing could say anything, he took the initiative to explain:
“Due to the situation, we haven’t properly cultivated crops for several years, so the weeds have grown a bit wild. However, the soil fertility has also improved. If you decide to plant again, it’ll be much better. These weeds are not difficult to handle. I have the agricultural planning routes stored here, and I’ll send you a copy later. You can import them into your agricultural machinery system, and it’ll only take a few days to clean up.”
Bai Muxing: “Okay.”
The land rover stopped near a derelict field.
A fluffy little creature, pure black and round with a short tail, scampered past their feet. It was entirely covered in fur, its face hidden, resembling a sea urchin with a tail.
This little creature was quite bold, not afraid of strangers at all, nudging against the edge of the land rover.
Bai Muxing stared at it for a moment.
Lun Xi exclaimed, “Hey! It’s rare for these little guys to come out at this time.”
He explained to Bai Muxing, “This is a Gugu beast, a native creature of this planet. They are nocturnal and usually don’t come out during the day. They’re not very noticeable and sometimes eat wild grass. If you don’t like them, I can help you drive them away.”
Many farm owners often clear out the native creatures of farming planets to avoid accidents.
Bai Muxing withdrew his gaze. “It’s okay. Let them stay here.”
His relationship with small animals was inexplicably not very good, from pet cats and dogs to encounters with half-human-high bear-cats during previous missions, they all turned their heads and ran away when they smelled him.
It was rare to see a small creature not flee at the sight of him. Bai Muxing found it intriguing.
Lun Xi was very proactive in introducing every detail. As he spoke, he completely forgot about his initial intention to clear out the machinery.
He even enthusiastically mentioned, “Oh, by the way, there are a few old machines here. The models are a bit outdated, but with some cleaning up, they can still be used. They’re not worth much money; you can keep them for use.”
Bai Muxing: “Thank you.”
After thinking for a moment, he understood the other’s intentions and said, “I’ll give you a five-star rating.”
Lun Xi: “…”
Well, that wasn’t the reason for it.
The planet wasn’t very large, and the two of them traveled around in the land rover for a total of three hours before seeing everything.
Bai Muxing was very satisfied and even acquired some unexpected old machinery. He thought Lun Xi was a very good seller!
So, on the spot, he confirmed the final order completion with the trading platform and kept his promise to give Lun Xi a five-star rating.
Lun Xi had originally wanted to get Bai Muxing’s private contact information. Since he met him, he has been nervously deliberating. Although he didn’t dress up properly today, his foundation was still good, and he shouldn’t have left too bad of a first impression, right? Although he appeared to be just an ordinary corporate worker on the surface, he actually had a family business that he could inherit at any time, and his conditions were quite good…
After hours of spinning thoughts in his mind, he finally gathered the courage to meet those cold, distant eyes. However, the momentum he had mustered up dissipated instantly.
A chill ran down his spine, and a cold sensation enveloped the back of his neck. Though those eyes were looking directly at him, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he wasn’t truly seen by the other person.
It was like facing a blast of icy snow head-on. Some beautiful things might be desirable, but their harsh environment makes them inaccessible to ordinary people.
So, the prepared words couldn’t find their way out. Instead, he took a detour and stammered, “T-take care then…”
He then left, feeling somewhat disoriented.
Even as he boarded the cramped private vessel, he was still tormented by regret.
Why couldn’t he muster the courage to ask?
***
After Lun Xi left, Bai Muxing’s communicator buzzed.
Without needing to check, he knew who the message was from.
As expected.
Black Emperor: [Have you arrived safely at your new home?]
Bai Muxing thought that it was quite odd for an underage person to be so nervous about the safety of a retired military officer like him!
White: [Yes.]
Bai Muxing looked at the planet before him, completely belonging to him.
Although it appeared a bit rundown and untidy due to a lack of maintenance, it was so prosperous and full of vitality.
This was a planet with infinite potential and a long-lasting future, just like his life ahead.
A strange warmth surged in Bai Muxing’s chest, and he suddenly felt an uncontrollable urge to share.
He typed on the virtual keyboard of his communicator and said to his only listener: [From now on, I am going to be a farmer.]
The Black Emperor was very supportive: [Wow, that’s awesome! I want to be a farmer too!]
Bai Muxing thought for a moment and sincerely advised: [Sure, you can. Now that the war is over, agriculture is going to experience a boom soon. It’s a good time to get into it.]
The Black Emperor’s family seemed quite wealthy, so investing in agriculture was a great opportunity.
Bai Muxing earnestly shared his wealth code with his friend.
However, the Black Emperor quickly changed his mind and said: [Forget it, managing a whole farm is too troublesome! I’ll just be a simple farmer and work for your farm!]
Based on some romance novels he had read recently, it seemed that relationships were more likely to develop between superiors and subordinates than among peers. For example, scenarios like dominance or working off debts through service…
Thinking of the plots from those books that would get one locked out if shared, the emotional fluctuations of the humanoid in front of him overwhelmed him for a moment. His arm twisted in a strange, contorted manner.
A few seconds later, he twisted his arm back, pretending as if nothing had happened.
Bai Muxing: ?
Such an unambitious aspiration.
He couldn’t understand these wealthy people.
However, Bai Muxing didn’t take those words to heart. After all, kids have short attention spans; they come up with new ideas all the time. It was just one of the many whims of a primary school student.
At that moment, he had no idea that not long after, those words would indeed come true.
Author’s Note:
Bai Muxing: Farming for retirement and making money.
Black Emperor: *When can I get a partner? (＊／ω＼＊)
The iceberg beauty farm owner and his romantic brain lover (?)
Ml’s cute! And I love it when omega MCs (or supposed to be) are badass! Ty for the chapter 💐💕
Farming and ranching planet successfully obtained!
I bet he’s going to be a magnet to the native fluff balls – they’re probably attuned to mental power and find his interesting or comfortable to be around. Which means they’re probably stronger than your average animal too
Gugu beasts reminds me of Ghibli’s black fluffy little spirits..
You’re totally right!
Thank you for the chapter 💝
awwww now I’m expecting these two to sit under the starry sky and above the shiny silver grass while holding the Gugu beast (I’m imagining them like some black pomeranian or sum xD) while eating and having a nighttime picnic xD
I was kinda cheering for that guy Lun Xi to get Bai Muxing’s contact since he seems very genuine but who would have thought he is such a boomer HAHAHAHAHAHA poor guy see you in your next life