Swallowing the Stars: Ten Thousand Times Return for Taking on Disciples

Chapter 14 Weakness is the Original Sin!

After Lu Qingshan selected his position, Mitchell received the news.

There had been no movement from Mo Li these past few days, so he guessed that Lu Qingshan would refuse the invitation.

He had no qualms about it.

He only noticed Lu Qingshan's potential during the initial assessment on a whim; if Lu Qingshan didn't have this idea, he wouldn't force him.

However, when he saw the position Lu Qingshan had chosen, a hint of incomprehensible surprise flashed across his eyes.

"Qianwu Dojo Headquarters... First-Class Instructor?"

Mitchell muttered to himself, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table: "A person who has earned the title of Great Axe Warrior has chosen to become a mentor?"

In his deeply ingrained belief, the role of a professional mentor is often equated with a martial artist who is pursuing a comfortable life, or whose potential has been exhausted and whose life is nearing its end.

This is completely contrary to the idea of ​​a "giant axe warrior".

"It seems this kid has no ambition whatsoever. His future achievements will probably only reach the level of a domain lord." Mitchell's opinion of Lu Qingshan plummeted instantly.

He had initially thought the other party had the potential to become a realm master and could become his future right-hand man, but now it seems that he had misjudged him.

“No need to follow this person’s movements anymore,” Mitchell replied succinctly, then completely removed Lu Qingshan’s name from his follow list.

……

Qiulong Star, Lu Qingshan's residence.

After exiting the virtual universe, Lu Qingshan immediately informed his father-in-law, Kevin, of his decision.

"The headquarters of the Qianwu Dojo?" Upon hearing this, Kevin's eyes immediately lit up with surprise. "That's a place where immortal gods reside. I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to see it with my own eyes in my lifetime."

Lu Qingshan picked up his wine glass and took a big gulp, then laughed and said, "Father, with your strength as a senior domain lord, as long as you avoid those dangerous forbidden lands, where in the Qianwu Universe can't you go?"

Kevin shook his head with a wry smile: "It's not as free as you say. What will happen to the foundation of Qiulong Star if I leave? My son and I are relying on this little bit of income to support our cultivation."

His tone revealed a hint of helplessness, and he frequently mentioned his youngest son, Kerry.

"Sigh, it's all because of that good-for-nothing Kerry. If he had stayed put on Qiulong Star, I wouldn't have had to leave for a while every now and then..."

Lu Qingshan understood; his father-in-law missed his son. He silently calculated that it had probably been five thousand years since Kaili left Qiulong Star.

"That brat's got too big for his britches now, he doesn't even listen to his father anymore!" Kevin couldn't help but curse. "Sometimes I send him messages through the virtual universe, and he doesn't even reply."

Sensing the deep resentment in his father-in-law's words, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but laugh heartily: "Father, don't worry! Isn't Kaili in the Qianwu Universe Kingdom? I'm just about to go there. When I run into him, I'll definitely bring that brat back for you!"

After a hearty meal, Lu Qingshan bid farewell to his father-in-law and returned to his family estate.

As soon as they arrived at the castle gate, they saw Lei Ming, the disciple with lightning flashing above his head, waiting there with an excited expression.

"Teacher!" Upon seeing Lu Qingshan, Lei Ming immediately stepped forward, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

He had been training alone on Qiulong Star for the past year, and this was the first time his teacher had taken the initiative to contact him.

He was young and kind-hearted, and he both respected and relied on his teacher, whom he had followed for three years.

"Come in first." Lu Qingshan pushed open the heavy gate of the castle. Lei Ming followed behind like a curious child, carefully examining the luxurious and ancient furnishings inside the castle.

"Teacher, is this the property you acquired on Qiulong Star? It's so impressive!" Lei Ming is no longer the naive boy who arrived on Qiulong Star a year ago. He knows the value of this ancient castle, which is probably equivalent to an ordinary life-bearing planet.

“No,” Lu Qingshan said gently, “this was originally the home of your master’s wife and me.”

Upon hearing this, Lei Ming's face flushed red instantly, and he lowered his head with deep remorse: "Teacher, I'm sorry... I shouldn't have said that."

He knew that his teacher's wife had died tens of thousands of years ago, which was no secret in the Maple Leaf Empire.

"It's alright." Lu Qingshan waved his hand, changing the subject. "Tell me, what have you gained from this year of training?"

Lu Qingshan also wanted to see how his disciple, whom he had left to his own devices for a year, had changed.

“Teacher…” Lei Ming seemed to have thought of something, his voice lowered, filled with indignation and helplessness, “I…I witnessed the cruelty of the universe. I went to the slave market on Qiulong Star…it was simply hell! Living, breathing members of my own race were being picked and sold like commodities! Even…even a ninth-level Stellar Realm expert couldn’t escape the fate of becoming a slave!”

He became somewhat agitated: "I know someone named Beta. His home planet was conquered by slave traders, and he was the only one who escaped. His entire race was enslaved. What did they do wrong? Was it simply because they hadn't had time to make contact with extraterrestrial civilizations?"

"There's another one named Mona, whose homeland was even worse! It was taken over by several demons. The humans on that planet were all beautiful, and they didn't even spare ordinary people at the apprentice level; they were captured and sold into slavery. The rest, regardless of gender, were all... all reduced to breeding tools..."

“Weakness is the original sin.” Lu Qingshan sighed deeply, his gaze becoming profound.

He gazed in the direction of the slave market, as if he saw a reflection of himself from years past.

If he hadn't been lucky back then, where would he be today's freedom?
A chilling aura gathered in Lu Qingshan's eyes as he made a silent decision.

If he can break through to the realm of the Lord of the Universe in the future, he must sweep this evil slave system into the dustbin of history. Those parasites who condone or even dominate all of this must also pay a heavy price!
Of course, that's in the very distant future.

"Is weakness... the original sin?" Lei Ming pondered his teacher's words, his eyes gradually hardening with unwavering resolve. He gritted his teeth and declared fiercely, "Teacher! I must become strong! Incredibly strong!"

"Good!" Lu Qingshan patted his shoulder with satisfaction. "Besides these observations, have you gained anything else?"

"And another thing!" Lei Ming took a deep breath to calm himself down. "I discovered a place in the virtual universe called the 'Killing Arena,' which is extremely useful. I've spent most of the past year cultivating there, and I feel that my combat experience and physical strength have improved significantly!"

He then added somewhat embarrassedly, "It's just too expensive. If it weren't for the Black Dragon Coins you gave me, I wouldn't be able to afford it at all."

"The killing field is indeed a good place to hone your skills, but staying there too long isn't very meaningful." Lu Qingshan shook his head, not caring that his disciple had taken a detour. "Have you noticed something's wrong? Logically speaking, after experiencing so many life-and-death battles, your field should have already made a breakthrough..."

"This disciple is foolish." Lei Ming looked ashamed. His core purpose in going to the killing arena to fight frantically was to comprehend the domain, but he had never succeeded.

"The true realm is born from the great terror of life and death. No matter how realistic the killing field simulation is, it ultimately lacks that real pressure of a do-or-die situation."

Lu Qingshan smiled faintly, revealing the key point.

"Its true purpose is to perfect your skill set. To think you can comprehend a domain or even a law simply by relying on battles there? That's wishful thinking."

He stood up, looked at Lei Ming, and his tone became serious:
"For the next few days, you don't need to cultivate anymore. Rest well and reflect on what you've gained this year. Seven days later, we will leave Qiulong Star..."

A sharp glint flashed in Lu Qingshan's eyes.

"At that time, I will show you the correct cultivation method for the path to becoming a strong person."

Having stayed on Qiulong Star for over a year, now that the path ahead is set, it's time to set off.

(End of this chapter)