A Visit of Thanks

"I'm Luo Feng. Forgive my presumptuous visit..."

When Luo Feng saw Yue Ming, his expression visibly froze. He clearly had not expected Yue Ming to be so young, looking only a few years older than himself. More importantly, he could not sense the slightest aura fluctuation from Yue Ming, making him wonder whether Yue Ming was not a martial artist at all. But if he was not a martial artist, why would Li Yao fear him?

"I came specifically to visit you this time to thank you for protecting my family. I specially prepared a small gift as a token of my gratitude... How is this possible?!"

As Luo Feng spoke, he suddenly cried out in alarm, a trace of horror flashing through his eyes. After passing the special elite assessment, he had obtained several treasures in Ruins No. 9. One of them was a Smart Optical Computer, which had a function that could precisely assess another person's strength.

Curious whether Yue Ming was truly a martial artist, Luo Feng secretly had the Smart Optical Computer scan him. The result showed that Yue Ming was at the third level of the Stellar Level. But how could that be possible? Even Hong, the master of their Limit Martial Hall and the number one person in the world, was only Planetary level. How could such a terrifying existence as a Stellar Level appear on Earth?

Clearly, Luo Feng did not know that during the year or so he had been trapped in Ruins No. 9, Earth had undergone earth-shaking changes. Hong and Thor had long since broken through to the Stellar Level. The main reason was that Luo Feng had only just returned; aside from going home once, he had come directly to Yue Ming and had not yet had time to visit Limit Martial Hall.

"What's wrong?"

Yue Ming looked at Luo Feng with an ambiguous smile. Luo Feng was still somewhat immature and could not yet remain calm even with thunder roaring in his heart. Although Yue Ming could not sense the Smart Optical Computer's scan, Luo Feng's expression allowed him to guess most of it.

"Cough, cough, it's nothing. I just didn't expect you to be so young. It surprised me greatly."

Luo Feng casually found an excuse and tried his best to appear normal, but inwardly, he was utterly shocked. The Stellar Level was simply too astonishing. He was no longer the ignorant rookie he once had been. In Ruins No. 9, he had learned much about the universe and naturally knew just how powerful and terrifying the Stellar Level was.

"My name is Yue Ming. I'm only a few years older than you, so just call me by my name, or call me Brother Ming. Come, sit down and have some tea. Your hall master gave me this tea, and it's my first time drinking it too. I heard it's Mother Tree Big Red Robe. Its annual production is extremely low, and your hall master specially sent people to Wuyi Mountain to pick it."

Knowing that Luo Feng had concerns and was still somewhat restrained, Yue Ming calmly poured him a cup of tea, then casually mentioned Hong's name. That might help Luo Feng feel more at ease.

Yue Ming could understand Luo Feng. After all, this was their first meeting. Luo Feng was only a High-level God of War now, so it was normal for him to feel restrained before a Stellar Level martial artist.

"Brother Ming, you know our hall master?"

Hearing Yue Ming mention Hong, Luo Feng felt somewhat relieved. Since Hong could give Yue Ming tea, it showed that the two had a good relationship. He was, after all, a member of Limit Martial Hall. Even for Hong's sake, Yue Ming probably would not make things difficult for him.

"My relationship with your hall master is fairly good. As for this Spirit of Plants and Trees, you should take it back! It's of no use to me. Keep it for your parents instead. They're getting older and need it more to nourish their health. If you really want to thank me, just owe me a favor. If I ever need your help in the future, remember to repay it."

"Alright!"

Luo Feng's tone was extremely earnest. He had to accept this favor, since Yue Ming had saved his entire family's lives. At the same time, Luo Feng took back the Spirit of Plants and Trees. Yue Ming was a Stellar Level martial artist; this item truly had no use whatsoever to him.

"There's one more thing I need to tell you. I know of a place that holds an inheritance, but only a Mental Master can obtain it. Your talent as a Mental Master is among the highest on Earth, so I want you to give it a try."

"What kind of inheritance?"

"I only know that it was left behind by a powerful expert. As for what the inheritance contains, I'm not very sure. The inheritance I obtained briefly mentioned some information about it. It seems to have come from an organization called Meteor Star."

"I'll have to think about it."

Luo Feng did not immediately agree, because he did not want something like Ruins No. 9 to happen again and make his family worry. Besides, even if he were going to try, he would have to wait until after dealing with Li Yao.

"Meteor Star..."

Luo Feng silently repeated the name in his heart. This was the second time he had heard it. After passing the special elite assessment in Ruins No. 9, he had obtained a token. According to the bald-headed intelligent computer in the ruins, he could use that token to join an organization called Meteor Star.

However, the bald-headed intelligent computer had also said that it had been unable to contact Meteor Star for many years. Meteor Star had likely suffered some calamity. No flower bloomed for a hundred days; even the most powerful force could hardly exist eternally. The ruins remained intact, yet Meteor Star could not be contacted. Something must have happened to Meteor Star.

"Then take your time considering it. Whenever you've made up your mind, you can go accept that inheritance at any time!"

The two did not discuss Meteor Star any further, instead changing the subject and talking about the changes on Earth over the past year. After chatting for around an hour, Luo Feng took his leave. Not long after he left, Hong initiated a video call.

"Luo Feng went to visit you?"

"Yes, he just left not long ago. I told him about that inheritance, and he said he needed to think about it."

"Then let him think about it!"

Hong had no intention of forcing Luo Feng. Besides, he believed that as a martial artist, Luo Feng would certainly agree in the end. Though he and Luo Feng had only met a few times, he still understood Luo Feng's character to some extent.

"That inheritance is on Mist Island in Australia, the very island where Luo Feng discovered the Spirit of Plants and Trees last time..."

Yue Ming only learned later that after he had harvested every Spirit of Plants and Trees on Mist Island, events had still unfolded just as they had in the original story. Everything that was supposed to happen had happened. Clearly, after he had harvested them all, Bebeth had secretly cultivated many more Spirits of Plants and Trees.

"Mist Island? I understand."

Hong had actually long suspected that Mist Island might conceal a secret. After all, so many Spirits of Plants and Trees had emerged on a deserted island. Such a phenomenon was extremely abnormal.

However, the inspectors and guards from Limit Martial Hall had thoroughly searched the island last time and found nothing unusual. Hong had matters to handle at the time, so he had not gone there personally. He had not expected the inheritance Yue Ming mentioned to be on Mist Island.