The river of stars separating the Inner and Outer Universe wasn't very far away. Before long, the Outer Universe came into view.
Young Master Tian was thrilled. From this moment on, he would no longer be a spoiled young master who did nothing but eat and wait to die. He would use the Outer Universe as a stepping stone to enter the upper ranks of Glory Hall. It would be a difficult path, but his grandfather, Immortal Old Man, was one of the Nine Councilors and had already paved the way for him. All that was missing was an opportunity. Now, that opportunity had arrived.
Chi Laoguai gazed at the Outer Universe with mixed feelings. He was back again. The last time he came, he'd thought he could suppress the Eastern Frontier Alliance, but he hadn't expected Lu Yin to summon a Star Envoy. Not only had Lu Yin captured them all, he'd even locked down the Star River Giant Ship. If the New Human Alliance hadn't taken Lu Yin away, Chi Laoguai would still be locked up.
The only reason he'd been able to return to the Fire Region this time was that Glory Hall had spoken up and made the Eastern Frontier Alliance return the Star River Giant Ship. That was why he'd agreed to accompany Young Master Tian as his guard—not only to repay the favor, but also to watch with his own eyes as someone seized the Eastern Frontier Alliance that Lu Yin had built from the ground up. That would satisfy him.
Just then, someone cried out in surprise. Young Master Tian and the others turned around to see the dark-faced man laughing with excitement. He'd caught a fruit fish.
Fruit fish were extremely precious. Once eaten, they filled your mouth with the flavor of