Repayment

New Star, Su City, is a city where skyscrapers rise one after another, built of composite materials. The landmark buildings almost pierce the clouds, with various spaceships parked on their tops.

In mid-air, various small airships shuttled back and forth quickly, while hovercars moved back and forth below in an orderly manner.

The long-lost city, the towering buildings, the return from the primitive and wild wilderness, away from those bloody monsters, the sight of familiar scenery again, everyone felt as if they had been transported to another world.

"I'm back, I'll never leave again!" Not long after getting off the spaceship, Zhou Yun knelt down and kissed the ground hard. He was genuinely expressing his feelings; he would never go on an adventure to another world again, even if it meant dying.

Even if someone told him that if he went to the Wizard World and drank from the Magic Holy Spring, he could immediately become a Great Shaman, he wouldn't go; preserving his life was the priority.

Some cried, some laughed; only a few returned alive. Hundreds died in the secret place, including famous explorers and core members of wealthy families.

Su City, located in the central region of New Star, is a very large city.

Old Chen stayed behind for the time being. He was very cautious and would not return to his Old Earth unless an important figure came to visit.

Wang Xuan declined Zhou Yun, Zhong Cheng, and others' invitations to visit. He wanted to keep a low profile since he had just returned, and he also had some things to take care of.

He bought a new phone and exchanged contact information with Zhong Cheng, Zhou Yun, and others.

"Su City, Professor Lin's home is here." After arriving at New Star, Wang Xuan had been looking for an opportunity to visit him, but he had been delayed by going to the Secret Land.

When he was in the Old Earth Experimental Class, Professor Lin took good care of him. Before returning to New Star, he even gave him a Pre-Qin Daoist Practitioner Bamboo Slips, which was extremely precious and helped him a lot.

To open Inner Scenery Realm, one needs scriptures at the level of Pre-Qin Daoist practitioners' Root Method.

Without this scripture, even if Wang Xuan triggered his Super-Sense, he wouldn't be able to open the Inner Scenery Realm, which directly changed his fate.

Professor Lin was very kind to him at the time. He not only left him his contact information, but also insisted on helping him to make connections and bring him to New Star.

But Wang Xuan refused; he didn't want Professor Lin to lower himself to beg for help.

This time, he was going to visit the old man and treat his old injuries.

Professor Lin was a master in his youth. During an expedition, he was attacked by Energy Weapon while searching for a Pre-Qin Bamboo Slips. His body was pierced, and he was also punched, leaving a hole in his chest!

It's a miracle he survived, but his Old Arts path was completely severed, and his health deteriorated afterward. He could only conduct theoretical research on the Old Arts and worked at a university.

"Beep, beep!" Wang Xuan dialed Professor Lin's number.

The call was answered quickly, and Professor Lin's slightly tired voice came through. "Hello, who is this?"

"Professor Lin, it's me, Wang Xuan. I've come to New Star Su City..."

"Little Wang, you've already arrived at New Star?!" Professor Lin was taken aback and asked where he was, offering to come and pick him up.

"No need, Professor Lin. You're at Kaiyuan University, right? I'll go there myself!"

Wang Xuan bought some gifts and arrived at Kaiyuan University forty minutes later. It was highly ranked among the New Star and had a great reputation.

The campus is filled with Silver Moon Tree, all covered in silver and white. The fist-sized flowers sway in the breeze, releasing a delicate fragrance. It is not strong, but the scent is invigorating and calming.

Kaiyuan University has an excellent environment. On the way, Wang Xuan saw many students reading on the lawn under the Silver Moon Tree. This tranquility made him somewhat lost in thought.

That kind of life is gone for him forever. He is now facing spiritual practice and the problem of mythology decaying.

He watched the students coming and going, and thought of the time he and Qin Cheng went to campus to look at pretty girls. Of course, that was just pure appreciation. They would sit on a bench by the roadside and compare which department and class had the prettiest girls.

Ultimately, they concluded that Goddess Zhao the "most capable fighter," seemingly dominating in every aspect.

Wang Xuan smiled, sat by the roadside, watched the students approaching, and dialed Qin Cheng's cell phone.

"Old Wang, I was so worried about you! It's been over twenty days, and I haven't heard from you at all. I can't get in touch with you no matter what I do. Are you alright?"

On the other end of the phone, Qin Cheng spoke rapidly, his concern evident in his words. He knew Wang Xuan had gone to the secret place, but he hadn't expected him to disappear for so long; he thought something had happened to him!

Wang Xuan laughed and said, "I'm in Su City, about to visit Professor Lin. Where are you? Come over quickly, I'll treat you to garlic Mountain Snail and peacock stew with Golden Mushroom!"

On the other end of the phone, Qin Cheng's breath hitched slightly. He was utterly shocked. Was Old Wang joking, or was he really going to defy the heavens?!

He knew very well how rare those two things were; even tycoons could only use them for soups and infused liquors because the quantities were too small. He had only been joking back then.

He quickly regained his senses; Old Wang was definitely joking.

"Give my regards to Professor Lin. Remember the Mountain Snail and mushrooms; I'm still at New Moon. The Old Monk at White Horse Temple insists I stay for a while to teach me martial arts and some Buddhist scriptures." He should have been able to transfer to New Star.

"Hurry up and come to New Star. Some opportunities are gone once they're missed!" Wang Xuan told him to come to New Star immediately.

Qin Cheng's eyes widened immediately. "Old Wang, what you're saying can't be true, can it? You ran rampant in the secret realm and became a tyrant?!"

"It's nothing, I just played the role of Wang Wudi for a while, you should hurry up!" Wang Xuan does have a lot of good things, and he wants to help Professor Lin recover his health and cure his old illness. He also wants to help his friend improve his physical fitness and take a crucial step on the Old Arts path.

"Okay, I'll book the boat tickets now and say goodbye to my master!" On the moon, Qin Cheng was incredibly excited. He really couldn't imagine what Old Wang had done in the secret place to gain more than the tycoons!

Kaiyuan University has almost every new discipline, including the Institute for the Study of Human Potential, which covers both Old Arts and New Arts.

"Pfft!" Someone sneered. It was a beautiful young woman full of youthful energy, wearing a white training uniform. She was about 1.7 meters tall and had a slender figure. She was probably a student.

She laughed at Wang Xuan, saying, "Wang Wudi? You really dare to talk back. This is Kaiyuan University. Whether it's Old Arts or New Arts, we're one of the top five universities. Judging from your appearance, you don't seem like a student here, do you? Your confidence is a bit excessive."

"It's alright." Wang Xuan smiled, not wanting to explain further. With his current strength, he could easily defeat anyone he encountered.

"Oh, you're really full of confidence. Young man, don't be so arrogant. The people I know are all incredibly skilled, almost like the Dao, but they're all extremely humble. None of them are like you. Do you want me to introduce you to two people to spar with?" This stunningly beautiful woman seemed to dislike Wang Xuan and looked like she was about to find someone to teach him a lesson.

"No interest. I don't bully kids who are still in school." Wang Xuan smiled. In fact, even if you invited their Grandpa Master, he wouldn't care.

"You wait here, I'm going to find someone!" The beautiful woman was furious.

"No, I give up!" Wang Xuan was just bored and wanted to banter with someone; he didn't want to cause trouble for no reason.

But this beautiful woman was too perceptive; she got angry as soon as she saw his perfunctory attitude and said, "Wang Wudi, hmph hmph hmph..."

At this moment, Professor Lin arrived and was very happy to see Wang Xuan. He said, "Little Wang, I didn't expect you to come to New Star on your own. I had already made arrangements and secured a spot for you to study for your master's degree in our college."

Although he didn't need this kind of help, Wang Xuan was still very grateful to Professor Lin and quickly went over to help him up.

"Professor Lin, is this one of your former students? She was quite arrogant just now, even calling herself 'Invincible King'," the beautiful student said.

"Zhou Jia, don't take it seriously. Little Wang loves to joke." Professor Lin knew this girl was difficult to deal with; she had a powerful background and knew some very influential people.

He smiled and left with Wang Xuan.

"Little Wang, come to my house." Professor Lin's house is in a residential area not far from the campus. The environment is very nice, with a large bamboo forest and a small lake.

Overall, New Star is a very livable area, with most residential communities featuring landscaped gardens and unique scenery.

"Why did you bring so much stuff? I really don't need anything here." Professor Lin shook his head; his salary was more than enough to cover all his expenses.

"This is my heartfelt gift. Besides, what I brought you this time is quite special and will surprise you," Wang Xuan said with a smile.

"My wife recently went on a group tour, my son works in another city, and my daughter is the most worrying. She said she was going to find some kind of secret medicine for me and went to the West Continent. She hasn't come back for half a month."

Upon entering the house, it felt rather quiet, so Professor Lin introduced the situation of the home.

"Little Wang, I don't drink alcohol, why are you buying it?" Professor Lin asked in surprise. He had internal problems and had been injured by a punch years ago, leaving two bloody holes in his body.

Wang Xuan said solemnly, "This is not wine, Professor Lin. Please drink it quickly. I have come here specifically to treat your old ailment."

This was also one of his wishes, to repay Professor Lin's kindness.

"What?" Professor Lin, surprised and puzzled.

"I recently went to a secret place, so please don't ask any more questions. Hurry up and drink... 'wine'," Wang Xuan urged.

Professor Lin was shocked. Little Wang had ventured into the secret place. Although he didn't know the exact location, he knew that the place was extremely dangerous, and that expeditions from all over the world often ended up being wiped out.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. Urged by Wang Xuan, he tilted his head back and began to drink heartily. This was the Earth Immortal Spring mixed with Supernatural Royal Jelly.

The effects were immediate; Professor Lin's pores suddenly burst forth with a radiant glow, followed by dramatic changes within his body, with a significant boost in his metabolism!

He opened his eyes wide in surprise, almost unable to believe it. He felt his years-long chest tightness symptoms rapidly subsiding, and at the same time, he felt a surge of new life force, a vigorous vitality growing within his body.

"You don't need to do anything, you don't need to worry about it. I think by tomorrow at the latest, your health should be completely restored and there won't be any problems left."

Wang Xuan had absolute confidence. He had personally experienced that he had been seriously injured many times in the secret place, but he was able to recover quickly with the Earth Immortal Spring.

The Earth Immortal Spring can extend a person's lifespan by fifty years; this life force alone is enough to change everything.

In addition, there is also Supernatural Royal Jelly mixed in, making the effect even more amazing.

Professor Lin was excited. He felt that his old ailment should be able to disappear completely and that his physical condition would return to its peak, or even better.

His lips trembled as he realized that this was an unimaginable miracle drug, and that Little Wang was truly kind enough to give him a chance at a new life!

"Professor Lin, you don't need to say anything, and you don't need to thank me. This is something I was able to do, and it's nothing."

An hour later, Qin Cheng contacted Wang Xuan to tell him that he had arrived in Su City from New Moon and disembarked from the spaceship.

Wang Xuan was speechless. Wow, that was fast!

"Come over here." Wang Xuan told him Professor Lin's address and asked him to bring extra garlic, pheasant, and other ingredients when he came.

Not long after, Wang Xuan went out to pick someone up and was surprised to see the beautiful female student again outside the residential area. He asked in surprise, "Why are you following me for no reason?"

The other party was clearly taken aback, then laughed in anger, saying, "I also have a place to live outside the campus, right here. You actually think I'm pursuing you? Fine, Wang Wudi, is that it? Wait a moment, I'll definitely find someone to spar with you!"

Wang Xuan ignored her and waited for Qin Cheng before taking him away.

"Old Wang, you're really something! I'm going to show off my culinary skills in a bit!" Qin Cheng was already incredibly excited on the way there.

In the evening, Qin Cheng got his wish and tinkered in the kitchen, feeling incredibly accomplished. The garlic Mountain Snail and swan stew with Golden Mushroom were all glowing with a special fragrance that made one's pores open up, and they were all made by his own hand.

"What tycoons, what top-notch Exploration Organization, none of them can compare to the gains from Old Wang's secret expedition! Let's eat!" Qin Cheng shouted.

Professor Lin was also all smiles, thoroughly enjoying the joyful atmosphere.

Wang Xuan's phone rang. His expression hardened. The caller ID was familiar; she had given it to him before.

This is Ling Wei's phone number at New Star. They haven't been in touch for a long time, so the fact that she called at this time means she knows he's come to New Star.

Who told her?

"Zhou Yun's mouth, Little Zhong's legs... most likely it's Zhou Yun's big mouth," Wang Xuan muttered to himself.