From star gatherer to leader of humanity

The spaceship, fully loaded with magical treasures for mining, along with the various crystal ores, was worth a total of 11.23 million strands of spiritual energy, or 5.05 million strands of spiritual energy after tax.

The moment the spiritual energy arrived in his account, Xu Bai repaid the loan, and his spiritual energy balance instantly dropped below 300,000.

Back home, Xu Bai slumped onto the sofa, watching the fireworks that blanketed the entire Shattered Star City outside the balcony, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Even with all my good fortune, I only managed to find a little over 1000 million strands of spirit ore."

"Who found it?" Xu Bai asked, looking at Xu Ai who was making juice in the kitchen.

"Che Jihuang is one year younger than his master. He performed exceptionally well as soon as he joined the Star Gathering Team 147. He collected large quantities of goods worth over ten million several times and was recommended to the 25th City of Shattered Stars."

"After arriving in the inner city, the results were even more dazzling. Within a year, we have mined four large quantities of goods worth 30 million each. This time, we have completely exploded and found a spirit stone mine worth hundreds of billions." Xu Ai's voice was somewhat amazed, and countless data streams flashed in her mechanical eyes.

"He's a chosen one, so good at gathering!"

Xu Bai, sitting on the sofa, exclaimed in surprise and remembered the name Che Jihuang.

Xu Bai looked out the window and saw that the fireworks covering Shattered Star City were still continuing.

"While I was away, was there any noteworthy news in the city or among the human race as a whole?"

Xu Ai brought over the juice, placed it next to Xu Bai, and then knelt down next to him.

According to forum posts, the Space City and Shattered Star City of the Hundred Refinements Sect may have their tax rates increased, reportedly by 5%.

"Within the Dark Cloud Star System, it seems that a celestial artifact is about to be born. The Thirty-Six Immortal Sects have dispatched six Supreme Elders to confront the Ghost Face Clan and the Thunder Lion Clan. Currently, there are rumors that the six Supreme Elders of the Human Race have been defeated."

"All life on the three inhabited planets of the Demon Slayer Star System disappeared without a trace. Half a month later, it was announced that an elder of the Demon Abyss Sect had advanced to the True Demon Realm, which is equivalent to the Human Immortal Realm of a traditional cultivator."

"This matter was condemned by the righteous immortal sects, and the executive court of the thirty-six immortal sects dispatched many elders to the Demon Slayer Star System to investigate."

"The Heavenly Craft Immortal Sect recently announced that it has developed a sixth-generation Dao artifact, a Void-level magic treasure airship, which is currently being tested. Its overall performance is more than 40% better than the fifth generation."

"Tell me more about the Demon Slayer Galaxy," Xu Bai said with a complicated expression.

Xu Ai waved her hand gently, and a beam of light was projected in front of Xu Bai. A virtual yellow cloud enveloped a large galaxy, the Tianxuan Galaxy, a major galaxy ruled by the human race.

"The Tianxuan Galaxy is composed of forty-eight smaller star systems. The Mosha Galaxy is located on the southwestern border and has 29 inhabited planets, ruled by the Moyuan Sect."

In the interplay of light and shadow, a pale yellow glow enveloped the Demon Slayer Galaxy, then magnified and appeared before Xu Bai.

"Those three inhabited planets that were involved in the incident were rated as inferior planets by the Demon Abyss Sect. Rebellions occurred on these planets from time to time, but they were all suppressed by the Demon Abyss Sect with swift and decisive measures."

More than a dozen light screens appeared in front of Xu Bai, displaying news about the rebellion of the three inhabited planets.

"The elder of the Demon Abyss Sect who advanced to the True Demon realm must have advanced through a blood sacrifice formation."

Xu Ai was about to continue speaking when Xu Bai waved her hand to stop her.

"Forget it, stop talking." Xu Bai exhaled a breath of stale air, suddenly regretting letting Xu Ai talk about the news.

"Master, we've detected that you're in a bad mood. Would you like some barbecue and beer to cheer yourself up?" Xu Ai slowly stood up, a worried expression on her face.

"I'll be fine in a bit."

"By the way, I'll make a record of any news about Che Jihuang from now on." Xu Bai wanted to see how this kid would develop.

"Yes, Master."

At night, Xu Bai ate the dinner prepared by Xu Ai using the ingredients, while watching the latest Rainbow Cup in the Shattered Star City.

The leader of the Kaoshan Gang would hold a meeting every now and then, or whenever he remembered.

Any member of the Space City and Shattered Star City Star Gathering Team can participate.

In the light screen, two young men in their twenties, dressed in precious robes, were locked in a fierce battle.

The combination of the Lightness Technique and the Wind Speed ​​Technique made the two of them extremely fast.

One person is skilled with flying swords, while the other is skilled with magic.

"It's alright, but the spiritual energy reserves are a bit low, so the fight quickly turned into melee combat."

At this moment, Xu Bai suddenly remembered the "Eighteen Forms of Body Refinement" that he had practiced to build his foundation.

People who don't usually follow the path of body refinement will advance to Qi refinement after cultivating to the ninth form, and will no longer cultivate the remaining nine forms.

"I need to pick up the Eighteen Forms of Body Refinement again."

Xu Bai was eating and watching a live stream when a video suddenly appeared next to him.

The video was taken downstairs from where Xu Bai lived. Liu Sining and a teenager got out of the car and entered the building, chatting and laughing.

"Master, we just detected that your downstairs neighbor brought the car Jihuang back. There is an 80% probability that they are helping your neighbor cultivate."

"Congratulations, Master, one less worry."

Xu Bai looked at the handsome face of the boy in the video, and his expression became serious.

"Is it really just one less problem?"

"I hope you won't bother me."

The next morning, Xu Bai got up and ran into Liu Sining and Che Jihuang as he went down the elevator.

Xu Bai nodded calmly to the two of them, which was considered a greeting.

Liu Sining's expression was somewhat complicated, but she quickly composed herself.

The elevator arrived at the first floor, and both parties boarded the pre-arranged service vehicles.

Xu Bai's service vehicle was in front, followed by Liu Sining and Che Jihuang's service vehicles.

"Sister Sining, your upstairs neighbor is no ordinary person," Che Jihuang said casually.

"To be able to come to the Twenty-Five Shattered Star Cities at such a young age, how many are truly simple? However, compared to you, this one is probably a little weaker," Liu Sining said softly.

"That's true." Che Jihuang smiled slightly.

At that moment, Xu Bai, who was riding in the service vehicle ahead, inexplicably turned around and glanced back.

The magic weapon mining spaceship took off from the spaceport and, after traveling tens of thousands of miles into the Shattered Star Sea, transformed into a streak of light and flew towards the base.

Four days later, the magic weapon mining spaceship slowly docked at the base's airfield.

Livi was already waiting at the airport.

"Welcome home, Master." Dressed as a maid, Livi bowed to greet Xu Bai.

"How long has Xu Hun been gone?" Xu Bai sensed through the Myriad Soul Banner and discovered that Xu Hun was not at the base.

"It's been six days since we left. Lord Soul said the trading place is quite far and will take half a month to reach," Livi said in a clear voice.

"understood."

The two rode in the base vehicle towards the training grounds, encountering four patrolling deputy souls along the way.

"I've heard that within the Moon Spirit Clan, resources and jobs are allocated based on aptitude, is that true?"

After arriving at the base, Xu Bai, who was preparing for training, chatted with Li Weiwei.

"Yes, but in addition to aptitude, we will test more things, such as perseverance, comprehension, and devotion to the Holy Moon. These will be evaluated together." Livivi knelt down beside Xu Bai and made tea.

"What is the status and position of the star gatherers in your tribe?" Xu Bai looked at Li Weiwei's figure and couldn't help but sigh at the beauty of the world and all its creatures.

"It's a bit better than being a handyman, but you'll only be able to struggle through the Qi Refining stage your whole life," Livivi said dejectedly.