Swallowing the Stars: Recruiting Apprentices and Getting Cash Back

Chapter 126 1 Blood Crystals

Ba Qi immediately returned to the Immortal Temple, and even flying at full speed, it took him a full month to arrive.

The Temple of Immortality covers a million square kilometers and is located in the heart of the ruins of the ancient gods. Originally, this place was sacred and silent, but today it is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the sounds of gongs, drums and firecrackers fill the air.

Tens of thousands of people gathered at the gates of the Immortal Temple to welcome Ba Qi's return. Everyone knew that this genius already possessed strength comparable to an Immortal when he was a Realm Lord, and now that he had broken through to the Immortal realm, his strength would certainly not be weak either. Perhaps his strength was second only to the Vice Temple Master who had been granted the title of Marquis and was an Immortal.

Speaking of the deputy temple master, as Ba Qi's teacher, he should have been waiting in the Immortal Temple. However, because he was happy, he also stood at the entrance of the Immortal Temple with everyone else, waiting for Ba Qi to return.

"Ba Qi greets his teacher." Ba Qi saw the welcoming party from afar and also saw Carlos at the front of the party. He quickly landed and bowed to him.

"Good, good, good, my disciple has finally become immortal." Carlos patted Ba Qi on the shoulder with satisfaction.

"We congratulate you on breaking through to immortality, my lord." The others also hurriedly congratulated Ba Qi on becoming immortal, and the band began to play enthusiastically to celebrate this grand event.

"Thank you, teacher, thank you all." Ba Qi expressed his gratitude and then entered the Immortal Temple.

Deputy Temple Master Carlos sat in the second seat of the temple, while the main seat belonged to the Temple Master, but it was empty. Judging by the time, the Temple Master hadn't appeared for ten thousand years; Carlos had been handling all the affairs of the temple.

However, this is normal for immortals, after all, the Blood Luo World is very large, and it would take a lot of time to travel around it.

"Ba Qi, now that you have become an immortal, according to the rules, you will become an elder of the Temple of Immortality. This is your elder token. Keep it safe."

"Alternatively, you can choose to continue your secluded cultivation in the temple, or you can choose to manage a fiefdom," Carlos said.

"Teacher, I still hope to continue my secluded cultivation in the temple. My current strength is still too weak," Ba Qi said.

Carlos looked at Ba Qi strangely and said, "This is the first time I've seen you so humble."

Ba Qi did not answer, choosing to remain silent.

"But that's good, it shows you've matured. Since you've chosen to continue your secluded cultivation, then stay in the temple. These empty palaces are all available for you to choose from." Carlos waved his hand, and a miniature temple phantom appeared in the air.

"Let's choose this place. I don't want to be disturbed." Ba Qi chose the most secluded palace. After all, he was now a soul servant of Pangu's avatar, so it was better to stay away from the noise. Otherwise, if he were discovered, he would surely suffer a catastrophic disaster. "Hmm, you have really changed a lot since you went out to cultivate this time." Carlos was truly impressed with Ba Qi.

The former domineering Qi was not bad; it was precisely because he was too outstanding that he appeared arrogant and overbearing. This time, however, he has become low-key and reserved, as if a child has grown up.

Carlos, as Ba Qi's teacher, was quite gratified.

"By the way, where are your Blood God Guards? Why didn't they come back with you?" Carlos suddenly remembered this and asked casually.

Ba Qi said without batting an eye, "After I become immortal, I will let them go back to their hometowns for a visit."

"Oh, aren't you afraid they won't come back?" Carlos joked.

"It doesn't matter. It's easy for me, Ba Qi, to cultivate my own power," Ba Qi said confidently.

"Oh, you really are still you." Carlos laughed heartily.

He now firmly believes that with Ba Qi's current magnanimity and confidence, he will surely become the second immortal king after the Palace Master.

"Teacher, you flatter me. I'll head to my palace now; I still need to make some arrangements." Ba Qi took his leave.

"Go ahead, go ahead," Carlos waved his hand.

When Ba Qi arrived at his palace, he found a large group of people waiting at the palace gate. They were servants provided by the Immortal Temple for the elders to handle their daily affairs. Of course, they were high-ranking temple envoys in the outside world.

"My lord," the servants said respectfully, kneeling in obeisance.

"Hmm, take my elder token and go to the temple treasury to retrieve my Blood Crystal." Ba Qi took out his elder token and tossed it to one of the realm lords among the servants.

"Yes, sir." After receiving the token, the realm lord immediately headed to the temple's treasury.

According to the temple's rules, each elder receives 10,000 Blood Crystals every hundred years for free. These Blood Crystals are used not only for the elders' own cultivation but also for building up their power.

The temple does not forbid its elders from cultivating their own power; in fact, it strongly encourages it, as only in this way can the temple become stronger. As for Blood Crystals, they may be rare in the universe, but in the Blood Crystal World, they are a local specialty. While not inexhaustible, they are abundant.

The treasure vault administrator knew that the realm lord had come to collect Blood Crystals for Ba Qi, and not only did he not make things difficult for him, he even expedited the process. Before long, the realm lord returned with ten thousand Blood Crystals.

"My lord, the Blood Crystals have been retrieved." The realm lord respectfully presented ten thousand Blood Crystals to Ba Qi.

"Hmm, not bad. Give the order that I go into seclusion to stabilize my cultivation level and that no one is allowed to disturb me." Ba Qi scanned the spatial artifact with his mental power and saw that there were exactly ten thousand Blood Crystals inside, which satisfied him greatly.

This is the first task assigned by the master, and it must be completed well. Ten thousand Blood Crystals are definitely a large sum, and the master will surely be satisfied.

With these thoughts in mind, Ba Qi closed the door of the cultivation room in front of everyone, and then, taking advantage of their inattention, quietly left the Immortal Temple and returned to the Blood God Palace.

Everyone thought Ba Qi was in seclusion to stabilize his cultivation level, but in reality, Ba Qi had come to the presence of Pangu's clone.

"Master, I have fulfilled my mission. Here are ten thousand Blood Crystals." Upon seeing Pangu's clone, Ba Qi hurriedly presented the ten thousand Blood Crystals.

"Ten thousand, not bad, not bad." Pangu's clone was very satisfied. After all, he had killed thousands of people and only obtained a little over a thousand Blood Crystals. Ba Qi only had to go back to the Immortal Temple to get so many Blood Crystals, which increased the efficiency tenfold.

"This is a reward for you." Pangu's clone threw a suit of armor to Ba Qi.

Although it's only a battle armor used by peak-level world lords in the universe, the Blood Luo World is limited by materials and crafting techniques, so even immortals can't use this level of armor. After all, the Blood Luo World is just an indigenous world.

"Thank you, Master." The moment Ba Qi saw the armor, he knew it was a valuable item, practically a priceless treasure in the Blood Luo World.

Seeing Ba Qi's unworldly appearance, Pangu's clone looked at him with disdain and bestowed upon Ba Qi another item.

"Master, what is this?" Ba Qi asked.

"This is an anonymous virtual universe account. Go explore the virtual universe more often, come into contact with cosmic civilizations, broaden your horizons, and don't embarrass me by acting like you've never seen the world before," said the Pangu clone.

"Thank you, Master." Ba Qi was even more excited. This was Master nurturing him. Perhaps, perhaps Master could take him with him when he left.

"Alright, I'm going to fuse with the Blood Crystal. You may leave." Pangu's clone waved his hand, dismissing Ba Qi.

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