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

Chapter 21 A wondrous treasure, greatly enhancing lightning affinity.
"Mentor Lu Qingshan, the SS-grade bloodline evolution agent you redeemed with points has been delivered. Please sign for it in person."

The following morning, Lu Qingshan received the notification.

He personally went out to greet him.

The deliverymen were two green-skinned Domain Lord-level powerhouses. One of them carried a silver combination lock case, while the other verified Lu Qingshan's identity.

After confirming Lu Qingshan's identity, the other party entered the password to open the safe and took out a syringe-like container containing a blood-red liquid medicine.

“Mentor Lu Qingshan,” one of the green-skinned domain lords said solemnly, “you should already know the contraindications for the use of bloodline potions. I would like to remind you again that bloodline evolution potions are only for the use of the individual, their immediate family members, or disciples. Transferring or selling them is strictly prohibited!”

“I understand.” Lu Qingshan nodded.

The potions redeemed with points from the Qianwu Dojo are also subject to strict restrictions, as indicated when purchasing.

This also explains why even a well-established shop like the Treasure Pavilion doesn't sell this item.

"I intend to give it to my disciples," Lu Qingshan stated clearly.

"Please sign this usage agreement." The green-skinned domain lord took out a contract.

Lu Qingshan quickly scanned the contents of the agreement, and after confirming that everything was correct, he picked up a pen and filled in his disciple Lei Ming's name in the "Potion User" column, and left his own Force imprint at the end.

In this way, if he breaches the contract in the future, the other party will have sufficient grounds to punish him.

After completing all the procedures, Lu Qingshan finally obtained the precious medicine.

"I thought there would be some twists and turns, but I didn't expect it to go so smoothly..."

After glancing at it a few times, Lu Qingshan stored the potion in his spatial ring and then sent a message to Lei Ming, asking him to come over.

……

An hour later, Lei Ming arrived at the manor.

"Teacher, your place is so big!"

Lei Ming looked around curiously. He had thought that the elite students' private courtyards were already quite good, but now that he saw the teacher's residence, he realized how big the gap was.

"Lei Ming, I called you here today because I have something important to tell you." Lu Qingshan gestured for him to sit down.

Lei Ming immediately stopped smiling, sat upright in the garden chair, and his expression became serious.

"Lei Ming, are you aware of the classification of human bloodlines in the universe?" Lu Qingshan asked.

"This disciple knows a little bit." Lei Ming was no longer the ignorant youth who had just left Maple Leaf Star. He had put in some effort to learn the basic common sense of the universe. "The bloodlines of the human race in the universe are divided into ten levels. The first level is like the Manka Star people and the Wild God race. They become domain lords as soon as they come of age."

A hint of envy flashed in his eyes. To become a Domain Lord upon adulthood was to be on par with one's teacher and the Star Lord of the Dragon Clan!

Humans of this lineage are truly the darlings of the universe.

"Second-class bloodlines can reach the cosmic level upon adulthood. Third and fourth-class bloodlines are at the stellar level. Fifth and sixth-class bloodlines are at the planetary level. Seventh and eighth-class bloodlines are at the apprentice level. Ninth and tenth-class bloodlines are the most common, and adults may not even reach the apprentice level."

After Lei Ming finished speaking, he respectfully awaited the teacher's comments.

Lu Qingshan slowly said, "Although bloodline cannot determine everything, a powerful bloodline is still very important. It represents the level of potential and the understanding of the laws... Your Horned Thunder Clan belongs to the seventh-grade bloodline, and you are only at the apprentice level as an adult, which is still too weak..."

He paused, then took out the bloodline evolution agent. "This can raise your bloodline to the third grade, or even the second grade."

After speaking, Lu Qingshan took out the bloodline evolution agent and placed it in front of his disciple Lei Ming.

"The use of this potion is restricted by contract, and it can only be used by my disciples and relatives. I have already registered your name. It can only be used by you."

Lei Ming opened his mouth, intending to say something, but after hearing the teacher's words, he closed his mouth again.

Lu Qingshan continued, "You can use it right here, injecting the potion into your body. It will accelerate your cultivation, help you cultivate your domain more easily, and greatly increase your chances of entering the Qianwu Secret Realm..."

"Thank you... thank you, teacher..."

Lei Ming stared blankly at the potion in his hand. He wanted to refuse, but his teacher's words had stopped him in his tracks, leaving him with only deep gratitude in his heart.

Such a priceless treasure must have been obtained by his teacher at great personal cost. His teacher's kindness is profound; how could he possibly let him down?

"Rest assured, Master! Your disciple will definitely storm into the Qianwu Secret Realm and live up to your expectations!" Lei Ming's eyes were firm as he gripped the potion and poured all the blood-red liquid into his body!

"what--!"

A shrill scream sounded.

Even though Lei Ming had prepared himself mentally, the excruciating pain that swept through his entire body was still far beyond his imagination! It felt as if every cell was being torn apart, and thousands of poisonous ants were frantically gnawing at his flesh!
He gritted his teeth, curled up on the ground, his body convulsing violently like a frightened mantis, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, his skin burning hot like a branding iron.

"I can...hold on!" Lei Ming gritted his teeth, fighting against the inhuman pain.

He dared not close his eyes, fearing that if he did, he would lose consciousness.

……

An hour passed, but in that short time, it felt like several years had gone by in Lei Ming's eyes.

He collapsed to the ground, too weak to even lift a finger.

"Fortunately, you held on and didn't faint." A hint of approval flashed in Lu Qingshan's eyes. "Although fainting doesn't affect the potion's effectiveness, it will greatly reduce its effect. You persevered throughout, and now your bloodline is second only to the second-class of the universe."

The SS potion is so powerful that it can elevate Lei Ming's seventh-grade talent to nearly the second grade.

In fact, whether Lei Ming can persevere to the end has limited significance for Lu Qingshan himself.

The system's rebate arrived the moment the potion was bestowed upon the disciple.

But Lei Ming's persistence and maximizing of his potential will definitely benefit Lu Qingshan's teacher in the long run.

"Rest here and regain your strength before leaving. I will be giving lectures in the elite student area in three days; you are welcome to attend..."

"..." Lei Ming's lips moved slightly, but he couldn't utter a sound. However, his eyes said it all.

Half a day later, Lei Ming dragged his tired body away from the manor. Butler Luo Er instructed the servants to clean up the mess, while Lu Qingshan turned and entered the cultivation chamber.

After a while.

A crystal shimmering with a deep purple light appeared out of thin air in his hand, and the name of the crystal appeared in his mind at the same time—Thunder Source Crystal.

A strange substance condensed from the primordial laws of lightning in the universe. When integrated into the body, it can improve genes and significantly enhance affinity with the laws of lightning…

Such a precious treasure!

Lu Qingshan took a deep breath. He had thought the rebate would be a Domain Lord gene serum, or a near-substitute, but he never expected it to be such a treasure.

Thunder Source Crystal, a treasure nurtured by the very essence of the primordial laws of the universe. Improving one's bloodline level is merely a minor, secondary effect; its true power lies in enhancing one's affinity for the laws of lightning!

The system description uses the word "significantly," which shows that its improvement is definitely not just a small amount.

"It seems... I really am destined to become a genius who comprehends the laws of lightning in the future."

Lu Qingshan's face lit up with joy. Previously, limited by his own talent, his cultivation of the laws was as slow as a tortoise crawling. Now, with the improvement of the Thunder Source Crystal, he will truly become a genius in cultivating the laws.

Lu Qingshan immediately absorbed the Thunder Source Crystal into his body and slowly fused with it.

This process was not as rapid and intense as the bloodline evolution agent, nor was it unbearably painful. Instead, it was very gentle, like spring rain, silently permeating and transforming every inch of his body.

Lu Qingshan closed his eyes and concentrated, and the originally disordered, scattered, and indistinct laws of lightning became incredibly clear and perceptible.

The clarity of my understanding has increased more than tenfold!
This……

Just the beginning.

(End of this chapter)