After confirming his membership, Man Luo personally explained all the rules and regulations that came with joining the Virtual Universe Company to Jiang Ming.
Only after five full minutes did Man Luo finally stop.
"From now on, you can contact me directly through email. Your reward for joining my Black Dragon Mountain Branch has already been issued. You can check your email and account."
Only then did Jiang Ming notice that two new Emails had appeared in his inbox. One congratulated him on joining the Black Dragon Mountain Branch.
The other was from Universe Galaxy Bank, congratulating him on becoming a Three-star level client and introducing the various benefits available to Three-star level clients.
It was then that Jiang Ming discovered an additional 400 Chaos Units in his account. That represented a fortune of four million billion Cosmic Coins!
Even though he had estimated the value of the SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Potion, seeing those 400 Chaos Units still left Jiang Ming somewhat stunned.
"How could it be this much?"
Jiang Ming was truly dumbfounded. He could imagine the value of an SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Potion.
But he had never imagined it could be worth this much.
One had to know that even an E-grade peak spaceship used by an ordinary Immortal only cost a few hundred Chaos Units.
Perhaps, in the eyes of some Expert who desperately needed it, spending several hundred Chaos Units would be worthwhile. But the current situation was clearly not like that.
"Bloodline Evolution Potions are strictly forbidden from being sold by the Virtual Universe Company. Even the most ordinary bloodline evolution potion could fetch an astronomical price outside, but if any member sold one privately, the punishment would be death.
"So this SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Potion had long since been driven up to an astronomical price. Even if you gave up this SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Potion, you still wouldn't be able to sell it outside."
When Man Luo spoke the word "death," a chilling coldness rose in Jiang Ming's heart.
Even though he had never considered selling it privately and clearly understood this rule, Man Luo's words still scared him into a cold sweat.
Seeing Jiang Ming's reaction, a faint smile appeared on Man Luo's wrinkled face.
"But that only applies to ordinary members. The so-called prohibition on selling is merely because their status isn't high enough.
"For you, this Bloodline Evolution Potion is something that absolutely cannot be sold, even if you are talented enough.
"But for me, that is not the case."
Jiang Ming was not surprised to hear Man Luo say this. Whether something was precious or not had always depended on the person.
The rules of this universe had always been like this. The weak could only obey the rules, while the strong made them.
If Jiang Ming's talent had not been dazzling enough to earn the Virtual Universe Company's attention, why would an Expert like Man Luo be so approachable and chat with him for so long?
"So all of this is what you deserve. I merely helped out with a small favor."
Although Man Luo said this aloud, he had other considerations in mind.
The SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Potion truly was worth an astronomical price outside, just as Man Luo had said. But Jiang Ming could not sell it, so that astronomical price was nothing more than an empty promise.
Even if Man Luo had only given him ten or a few dozen Chaos Units, Jiang Ming would have had nothing to say.
But Jiang Ming's attitude toward the SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Potion gave Man Luo some suspicions. If his guess was correct, then Jiang Ming's background was absolutely astonishing, especially combined with the talent he had displayed.
His future prospects would be utterly limitless.
If this had been an ordinary transaction, giving him a few dozen Chaos Units likely would not have earned much goodwill from Jiang Ming. On the contrary, giving too little might even offend Jiang Ming in the future.
Since that was the case, he might as well take a gamble.
Over the years, he had invested in countless geniuses. He knew well that while such investments carried risks, the returns, if they came, could be terrifyingly great.
"Thank you, Lord Man Luo."
After hearing Man Luo out, Jiang Ming could not help but feel grateful toward him.
"This is what I should do. If you encounter any cultivation problems in the future, you may come ask me. Although I do not cultivate the Flame Origin Law, I should still be qualified to offer you some guidance."
Since he had decided to invest, Man Luo would not be stingy with his guidance.
Hearing this, Jiang Ming did not stand on ceremony. He had now realized that his talent had moved Man Luo and made him decide to invest in him.
If he acted hesitant now, he might instead disgust the other party. Rather than that, it was better to be straightforward.
Several hours passed in a row. Only after many of Jiang Ming's doubts about cultivation had been answered did the guidance session come to an end.
After obtaining this vast amount of funds, Jiang Ming began making frenzied purchases through the Virtual Universe Company's channels. He then piloted his spaceship alone to White Orchid Star.
Earth's coordinates had yet to be exposed, so he naturally needed a transfer station to receive the goods.
White Orchid Star was the most suitable planet within a thousand light-years.
At the same time, Jiang Ming also prepared to become Earth Lord through the Virtual Universe Company's channels.
After discussing it with Luo Feng and the others, Jiang Ming directly applied to become Earth Lord through the Virtual Universe Company's channels in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.
On the snow-covered White Orchid Star.
"Customer identity confirmed. The transaction may proceed."
A large number of staff members descended from a Virtual Universe Company spaceship, carrying down one huge crate after another.
After Jiang Ming checked them one by one, he waved his hand and stored everything inside his Space Ring.
"Honored customer, thank you for your support of the Virtual Universe Company."
After shaking hands with a young man in a silver combat suit, the two parties went their separate ways. Jiang Ming returned to his spaceship and began his journey back to Earth, preparing to enter seclusion.
After returning to Earth, Jiang Ming notified Luo Feng and the others before entering the sun to cultivate in seclusion.
However, he occasionally still sought Man Luo's guidance through the Virtual Universe.
As Jiang Ming progressed faster and faster, Man Luo found it increasingly difficult to guide him. After all, he did not cultivate the Flame Origin Law.
In the end, Man Luo simply found an Expert Realm Lord recognized by the Flame Origin Law to serve as Jiang Ming's Teacher.
At the same time, news of Jiang Ming's application to become Earth Lord reached Man Luo's ears.
"Sure enough, I guessed right."
Man Luo looked at the information on Jiang Ming in his hands, feeling immensely pleased.
Jiang Ming's records on Earth naturally could not be hidden from Man Luo, who had been closely watching him. The records showed that Jiang Ming had reached the planetary level in three months and the Stellar level in a little over a year, less than two years.
He had also comprehended the Ninefold Domain Law, and the questions Jiang Ming had recently sought guidance on had become increasingly profound.
"A genius! A true peerless genius!
"Hahahaha! I never thought that I, Man Luo, would have such an opportunity—to encounter such a genius in a backwater like the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."
Looking at the information, even Man Luo's Heart Realm could not remain calm.
Information could be forged, but comprehension of laws could not. Without reaching that level, one could not ask such questions.
Even if someone had been guided beforehand, a few exchanges would expose the truth.
Therefore, Jiang Ming was unquestionably a peerless genius in his comprehension of laws. And why would someone like that need to falsify his records?
"Heaven has not treated me poorly."
At that thought, Man Luo immediately felt that a mere Realm Lord recognized by the Flame Origin Law was not enough to repay Jiang Ming for his guidance.
"Such a valuable favor... who should I give it to?"
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