Swallowing the Stars: Starting from Late Bloomers

Chapter 61 Verus's Opportunity

"I've been cultivating at Tianzhu Mountain for decades, and because of my excellent talent, I've recently become a disciple of a Realm Lord-level expert!"

Since Li Yunshang and the others were unaware of Lu Qingshan's becoming a disciple of the Realm Lord, he quickly explained, "After becoming a disciple of my master, many powerful figures gave me a gift, and these life-bearing planets were part of that!"

"However, I will definitely continue to focus on my cultivation in the future, and I simply won't have time to manage these life-bearing planets, so I'll have to leave these matters to you few!"

After hearing Lu Qingshan's explanation, Li Yunshang and the others finally understood.

A Realm Lord-level expert is definitely a big shot even in the entire Golden Lion Starfield.

It's no wonder that Lu Qingshan was able to become a disciple of such a super strong person and obtain the territory of more than two hundred life-bearing planets.

"Brother Qingshan, you're absolutely amazing!"

"Congratulations, teacher, on becoming a disciple of a World Lord-level powerhouse!"

"Father, now that you've become a disciple of a World Lord-level expert, does that mean we can do whatever we want in the Zi Chuan Empire from now on?"

Once they came to their senses, Li Yunshang and the others all congratulated Lu Qingshan.

Most people were happy for Lu Qingshan, except for his youngest daughter, Lu Wenxiu, who was quite lively and actually wanted to use Lu Qingshan's current status to run rampant in the Zichuan Empire.

Upon hearing Lu Wenxiu's words, Li Yunshang quickly chimed in, "Wenxiu, your father has worked so hard to protect us from the elements while he's out and about in the universe. Do you really want to cause him more trouble?"

"It's alright!" Lu Qingshan quickly waved his hand.

Lu Wenxiu was his youngest daughter, only a teenager when he left Xuanhuang Star, so he doted on her quite a bit.

"Wenxiu!"

Lu Qingshan looked at his youngest daughter and said, "As long as you don't abuse your power, I guarantee that no one in the Zichuan Empire will dare to bully you!"

"Father, you still love me the most!"

After hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Lu Wenxiu obediently replied.

"You little rascal!"

Lu Qingshan quickly smiled and said, "I've been busy with cultivation. You were raised by your mother alone since you were little. She was just a bit strict with you, but she loved you just as much!"

"Father, I know!"

Lu Wenxiu quickly went over and hugged Li Yunshang's arm, then said with a smile, "Mother must love me very much too, don't you think, Mother?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Li Yunshang quickly nodded and agreed with a smile.

Since Lu Qingshan left his hometown to cultivate in the universe, Li Yunshang has rarely seen such a heartwarming scene.

Fortunately, the Virtual Universe Company has emerged and built such a magical virtual world as the Virtual Universe, so that even if they are separated by an immense distance, they can meet in this virtual universe.

After a few lighthearted words, Lu Qingshan quickly got down to business: "Although these planets are entrusted to your management, your current strength is still too weak. So I've already asked our teacher to help select suitable managers. You can go directly to the Kano family to connect with our teacher!"

"These managers are there to assist you. If you feel that anyone is incompetent, you can discuss it with Professor Kano!"

"I see!"

Upon hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Li Yunshang, who was leading the group, quickly said, "Don't worry, Brother Qingshan, we will definitely handle these matters well!"

"Simply handling these matters isn't enough!"

Lu Qingshan quickly continued, "I now cultivate in seclusion for decades or even centuries at a time! Although you have now entered the planetary level and have a lifespan of a thousand years, it is far from enough!"

"Therefore, you absolutely cannot slack off in your cultivation. I will provide you with ample cultivation resources. You must all reach the Hengxing level, or even the Universe level, before you can have a longer lifespan!"

"We understand!"

After hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Li Yunshang and the others all nodded seriously.

Next, Lu Qingshan had another conversation with Li Yunshang and the others. This time, his consciousness returned to reality, and he continued his cultivation.

In the cosmic sky within the Scorpius system, a saucer-shaped spaceship is traveling at sub-light speed.

Inside the spaceship, several tall figures dressed in silver-gray combat suits were enjoying a meal together.

These tall figures were none other than Varus and his party of adventurers.

After introducing Lu Qingshan to the tutelage of Ancestor Cano, who had made him a disciple, Verus once again led the rest of his adventurer team on an adventure in the universe.

For these adventurers, venturing into the universe is as commonplace as eating a meal.

Only by constantly taking risks can they accumulate enough wealth.

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"Big brother!"

One of the adventurers looked at Verus, who was leading the group, and said, "I heard that a young genius has emerged among your juniors. He broke through to the Hengxing level in less than a hundred years of cultivation and even comprehended the essence of the realm!"

"Haha, that's right!"

Verus quickly spoke up, saying, "That little fellow is my tenth-generation descendant; his talent is indeed quite remarkable!"

"His parents are only at the planetary level, and he usually uses the family's basic resources for cultivation. I never expected that he would be able to enter the eternal level before the age of one hundred, and even comprehend the essence of the realm!"

"That's amazing!"

The adventurer Mig quickly spoke up, "This little guy has grasped the essence of things so early; perhaps he'll be able to reach the Domain Realm like Lord Lu Qingshan in the future!"

There are four realms of cultivation: foundation, realm, domain, and world.

After the realm of artistic conception comes the realm of domain.

"He's still a long way off!"

After hearing Miguel's words, Verus quickly shook his head and said, "Brother Qingshan entered the Domain Realm at the planetary level, and the cultivation resources he had back then were far inferior to that little guy's!"

"I don't expect that little guy to reach the Domain Realm in the future. As long as he can become an apprentice of the Ancestor and carry forward my lineage, I will be satisfied!"

But at that moment, Verus's expression suddenly changed.

The other adventurers around them, seeing this, all changed their expressions and asked in unison, "Boss, what's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, it's the Ancestor who wants to contact me!"

Coming to his senses, Verus quickly said, "Brothers, I'll go see what the Ancestor's orders are!"

After saying this, Verus immediately connected his consciousness to the virtual universe, completely disregarding the fact that there were other people around him.

After all, these people in the adventurer team had been with Verus through thick and thin for a long time, and the spaceship's AI recognized him as its master, so he naturally didn't need to worry about his own safety.

After connecting his consciousness to the virtual universe, Verus quickly learned from the old ancestor Cano that Lu Qingshan was going to give him a life-bearing planet.

Upon hearing this shocking news, Verus was completely stunned.

However, Kano didn't say much. After instructing Verus to hurry to the capital of the Zichuan Empire to complete the planet handover procedures, he immediately returned to reality.

Upon seeing this, Verus quickly regained his senses, though he was still somewhat dazed.

After all, how precious is a planet with life?

In the entire Kano family, apart from the patriarch Kano, there are very few people who can become the lord of a life-bearing planet, but now he is going to own a life-bearing planet as his territory!

"Big brother!"

Noticing that Verus remained frozen in place after regaining his senses, Enstein quickly asked, "What does Ancestor Cano want with you? Have you encountered some kind of problem?"

No, not at all!

Upon hearing Enstein's words, Verus quickly recovered and immediately instructed the spaceship's AI: "Motty, change course immediately and head full speed toward the capital star of the Zichuan Empire!"

Upon hearing this, all the other adventurers under Verus's command were stunned.

Then————

"Big brother, we haven't finished exploring this star system yet!"

"Yes, brother! Why are you in such a hurry to get to the capital planet?"

"Brother, does Ancestor Cano have some task for you?"

Immediately, the other adventurers began to ask questions.

"Hahaha!"

Verus glanced at his companions, then burst into laughter, "Brothers, you're all wrong!"

"But I must tell you, from today onwards, there's no need for us brothers to continue our adventures in this universe!"

"this----"

After hearing what Verus said, the rest of the adventurer's party was completely baffled.

Verus continued, "The Ancestor just contacted me to tell me some shocking news!"

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"Just recently, Brother Qingshan became a disciple of Lord Chongshan of Tianzhu Mountain, a Lord-level expert!"

"The reason the Ancestor contacted me is because Brother Qingshan gave me Lanta Star in the Scorpio Galaxy!"

"From this moment forward, Lanta Star will become our foundation for survival in this vast universe, allowing our family descendants to thrive and multiply there, passing down their legacy from generation to generation!"

"this----"

After hearing Verus's words, all the other adventurers under his command were dumbfounded.

"Lord Lu Qingshan has actually become a disciple of a World Lord-level expert?"

"This is incredible!"

"Yes! The key point is that Lord Lu Qingshan actually gifted my elder brother a real life-bearing planet!"

After a moment of silence, the adventurers under Verus's command erupted in excitement.

"Brother, your decision back then was absolutely wise!"

Enstein, standing to the side, exclaimed excitedly, "Back then, we merely helped Lord Lu Qingshan become a disciple of Ancestor Cano, and we received a wealth far exceeding the riches we had accumulated over thousands of years of adventure!"

"Now that Lord Lu Qingshan has become a disciple of a World Lord-level expert, he has even gifted you, elder brother, a life-bearing planet. This is truly unbelievable!"

"It's mainly because the Qingshan brothers are righteous people!"

Verus couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined I'd have the chance to become the lord of a life-bearing planet in my lifetime!"

"But brothers, please rest assured, my life planet is your life planet! Once I successfully take over Nalanta, you can migrate your families there, multiply and thrive there, and pass on your lineage forever!"

"This is wonderful!"

Miguel, standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Brother, Lord Lu Qingshan has now become an apprentice of a World Lord-level expert. Perhaps he'll have a chance to become a World Lord-level expert in the future!"

"I've heard that Realm Lord level experts have lifespans of ten million years. Since Lord Lu Qingshan gifted you Lanta Star, with this connection, our family might have the opportunity to thrive for tens of millions of years!"

Upon hearing Miguel's words, the other members of the adventurer's party were all intrigued.

It's important to know that they have all lived for quite some time now; the oldest among them has lived for over six thousand years.

At this moment, besides hoping to reach the cosmic level, their greatest hope was that their family could continue to be passed down and thrive.

But now, they have such a rare opportunity because of Lu Qingshan's existence!

"Miguel is right!"

Verus quickly nodded and said, "Brother Qingshan, Lord Qingshan will definitely be able to reach the World Lord level in the future. At that time, our family's descendants will definitely be able to survive and thrive on Nalanta Star thanks to this friendship. Perhaps there will even be a chance for a true powerhouse to emerge!"

"Boss!"

Ernst quickly spoke up, "Lord Lu Qingshan gave you such a generous gift this time, shouldn't you express your gratitude properly?"

"You're absolutely right!"

Upon hearing Enstein's reminder, Verus immediately realized what was going on and said, "I'll send a thank-you email to Lord Aoyama right now, and after we complete the handover procedures on Nalanta Star in the Imperial Capital, we'll immediately head to Lord Aoyama's place to express our gratitude in person!"

"Yes, brother!"

After hearing Verus's words, the other members of the adventurer's party quickly and respectfully responded.

On the other side, Lu Qingshan also soon received a thank-you email from Verus.

In this thank-you email, Verus became much more polite than before, and no longer addressed him as Brother Aoyama.

"Ugh!"

After reading Verus's thank-you email, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but sigh, "As my strength and status continue to rise, my old friends are probably going to drift away from me quite a bit!"

"However, this is something that must be experienced on the road to growth, so there's no need to worry about it too much!"

"What I need to do most right now is to train hard and strive to become stronger!"

Thinking of this, Lu Qingshan quickly replied to Verus with an email.

In the email, Lu Qingshan said that he was in seclusion and had no time to receive guests in the short term, so he hoped that Verus would not worry too much about these trivial matters and could just focus on developing his territory.

After that, Lu Qingshan naturally resumed his serious cultivation.

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