As for what she was about to say next...
Haha, here comes Fu-la-fluff!
In front of a multitude of cameras, Bai Fu kicked off praise mode for the Star Network.
She gushed about how warm, kind, and brave the Star Network People were, how she had previously misunderstood the Star Network because of the Chaotic Star Road but realized after actually arriving how beautiful the Star Network was, that being in the Star Network felt just like home.
To sum it up in one sentence—
Our Star Network is simply too awesome!
Her flattery sent reporters, onlookers, and Star Network People watching the live news into a daze.
[Was our Star Network really that great? Listening to this makes me feel a bit embarrassed; Bai Fu wouldn't be deceiving us, would she?]
[Why would she deceive us? If the Saintess's praise sounds a bit embarrassing, it's because you're not looking at it from her perspective.]
[From Bai Fu's perspective?]
[Think about it. The Saintess is from the Dark Domain; even though she's akin to the Queen of the Dark Domain civilization, she's still one of the Dark Domain People. When people from the Dark Domain come to a big place like ours, isn't everything they see impressive? But no need to feel down, everyone. Be confident. Our Star Network really is awesome and otherwise, someone as honest as the Saintess wouldn't keep on praising us. Look, she doesn't say anything good about the Chaotic Star Road.]
This analysis won the agreement of a large number of Star Network People, and correspondingly, their Affinity for Bai Fu soared rapidly.
If there were a vote right now on the most popular person in the Star Network, Bai Fu would definitely rank at the top.
This was exactly the effect Bai Fu wanted.
She was advertising herself!
Top-quality idol Bai Fu, merit won't collapse, call meow for advertisement bookings!
Fighting and killing was both tiring and slow money-making; shooting a few ads was a quick way to cash in.
Bai Fu wasn't worried at all about being called out as a fraud.
What's the matter, is it a crime for a simple country girl to say the big city of the Star Network is beautiful?
Bai Fu was pleased, and the reporters interviewing her were very happy too. If not for Manu urging them on, they could have asked a hundred more questions.
"Finally, does Saintess Bai Fu have anything else to say to everyone?"
Bai Fu cleared her throat and said emotively, "I've heard all of your praises, and what I want to say is, the victory in the war at Heavenly Lake Star wasn't due to my efforts alone, but rather the shared glory of countless fighters. Like General Manu, like Sister Fei Ye, like..., and also like..."
As she spoke, Bai Fu suddenly paused and asked, "Can I take this chance during the interview to send a shout-out to a kind-hearted person?"
Bai Fu said, "I want to thank a hero who came with us to Heavenly Lake Star, who at a crucial moment gave me two pieces of Spiritual Ability System S-grade Advanced Knowledge. That's how I was able to create the Prayer Cards to resist the Insect Clan invasion. He's a good person, someone who does good deeds without seeking recognition. If there's a chance, I hope I can thank him in person!"
The journalists and onlookers on site all widened their eyes—so that was something that happened! Giving away two S-grade Advanced Knowledge like that, and not even seeking recognition afterward, that's so like our Star Network People, making us proud!
The Star Network People watching the live news were also happy; no wonder Bai Fu had such a good impression of the Star Network.
The only unhappy ones were the members of the Secret Tower also watching the news.
That had to be Holt and his subordinates.
To kill Holt and now spew such passive-aggressive praise in front of the media was too insulting!
"Let me deal with her."
Just then, Cecilia stood up, applying to the Housekeeper of the Secret Tower at her side.
The Housekeeper pondered for a moment then agreed to Cecilia's request. The Secret Tower had taken quite a few losses in the Sea Lion Star System, but it was worth mentioning that this mission also validated their research on Dissociative Potions as a success. By taking the Dissociative Potion, they were able to communicate with the Dark Domain Insect Clan, which would lay a very solid foundation for their return to the Initial Gate.
"I will arrange manpower for you. Go deal with Bai Fu and bring back the original sample while completing these tasks listed here."
The Housekeeper handed Cecilia a file, and she nodded eagerly, assuring that she would complete the tasks.
The idea of working independently and leading a team on a mission was exciting enough for her, and she grew even more thrilled at the thought of capturing Bai Fu and Fei Ye.
How should she deal with Bai Fu and Fei Ye when the time came?
She couldn't just kill them outright.
She had to get revenge properly, otherwise, she couldn't do justice to the scars Bai Fu and Fei Ye had left on her.
After leaving the crowd of journalists, Bai Fu followed Manu to the administrative center of the Star Network's capital.
There, she and Fei Ye's group received a reception from the members of the Star Network Joint Conference. The Star Network, keen to strengthen ties with the Star Contract, had made the reception very grand.
The banquet lasted until midnight. The next day, Bai Fu got up early and hurried to meet with representatives from the companies she had previously contacted.
Julia and Fei Ye followed her.
When Fei Ye heard she wanted to take advertisements to earn money to "support her hometown," she was touched beyond words.
To save Ancestral Origin Star, stepping up to become an idol—wasn't that just the coolest!
She immediately suggested helping out to ensure Bai Fu wouldn't get cheated by any shady merchants.
Julia's reasons were much simpler; a popular idol surely needed a manager, right? Great, let me, Julia, take up that role!