Inheritance and Exchanges

"What? An Ancient Civilization Ruins!" Jia Yi's voice over the communicator had become somewhat distorted with excitement and surprise.

"That's right. Although the ruins self-destructed after I cleared it, I still gained quite a lot from inside," Lin Qingyu said.

An Ancient Civilization inheritance ruins that had self-destructed after Lin Qingyu cleared it—this was the explanation Lin Qingyu and Bata had agreed upon for outsiders.

Both Bata and Lin Qingyu understood that Demon Hand King was still alive. Therefore, the inheritance of the Yunmo Star lineage had to be kept strictly confidential.

Lin Qingyu had indeed selected several Secret Methods from Meteorite Star's inheritance that could be passed on. In truth, these Secret Methods and techniques were widely circulated throughout the universe and could not represent the Yunmo Star lineage.

"This is a tremendous opportunity that could determine the future of our human civilization." Jia Yi's voice still carried a trace of excitement. "Xiao Yu, I may need to inform the First Speaker about this."

"Mm, no problem. The reason I reported this to you was precisely because I hoped you could pass the news on to Senior Hong." Lin Qingyu nodded.

Although Lin Qingyu held the esteemed position of Councillor, the awkward part was that he had barely visited the War God Palace. Moreover, due to the confidentiality measures surrounding Councillor level experts, few people in the world knew him apart from Huaxia Country's upper echelons and the War God Palace Council.

Furthermore, he had truly been occupied with his own affairs during this period and had not met any other experts. That was why he did not even have Hong's contact information and had to rely on Jia Yi to relay the message.

Ordinary experts all had a path of growth, and throughout that process, it was impossible not to become acquainted with other experts. However, Lin Qingyu's Planetary level strength had come from his talent. Strictly speaking, he truly had no so-called "path of growth." Naturally, he knew few experts.

Lin Qingyu directly sent Jia Yi his coordinates, then waited where he was for Hong to arrive.

Before long, a rumble sounded through the sky, and a red triangular fighter jet appeared on the horizon.

The fighter landed not far from Lin Qingyu. Its hatch opened, and a figure stepped out.

He was around 1.9 meters tall, dressed in black trousers and a black jacket, with neat, capable short hair. His entire presence resembled a long spear thrusting into the heavens.

He looked like a young man in his twenties, but his eyes were not those of a young man. They were like an ocean, capable of embracing all things, even containing within them that presence which pierced the sky.

This was Earth's current strongest expert—Hong!

"Greetings, Hall Master Hong," Lin Qingyu took the initiative to say.

Lin Qingyu still held respect for this expert who had intimidated countless Monster Kings and opened the Base City era for humanity.

Hong also looked at Lin Qingyu, and surprise and delight immediately appeared in his eyes.

"You are Lin Qingyu, right?" Hong looked at him, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "You... have mastered a Domain?"

"Yes." Lin Qingyu had no intention of concealing his strength. "I gained a little from that inheritance ruins."

He was not lying. After all, he had indeed gained considerably from the inheritance ruins; he had merely obscured the true way in which he had comprehended his Domain.

"Heh, hahahaha! Good, very good. This is humanity's fortune. If the timing were not inappropriate, I would want to have a match with you." Hong laughed heartily.

After becoming Earth's strongest expert, his progress had slowed considerably. One very important reason was that he could not find an opponent with whom he could truly fight at full strength.

Thor was powerful, but the existence of a Domain was indeed a qualitative transformation!

"Don't worry, Hall Master Hong. There will be an opportunity," Lin Qingyu said. "And the gains I made this time are no less significant than the emergence of a genius. Perhaps they will be of considerable help to you as well."

Hong's eyes lit up. "Is that so? Then it seems we need to have a proper discussion!"

Lin Qingyu and Hong boarded the scarlet fighter jet of the Limitless Martial Arts School together.

"This is the inheritance I obtained from those ruins. Hall Master Hong, you can look through it first." Inside the fighter jet, Lin Qingyu directly laid out all the inheritance materials he could reveal before Hong.

"Thank you." Hong did not stand on ceremony. He picked up a book describing force exertion and began reading.

"So that's how it is. So force exertion can be taken to such a level." Not long after, Hong put down the book and sighed. "Councillor Lin, the inheritance you have provided is priceless. My request may be somewhat excessive, but I hope you can state the conditions for making these inheritances available."

"Hall Master Hong, the reason I reported the news of obtaining the ruins to Commander Jia was that I intended to make these inheritances public," Lin Qingyu said. "Of course, I will also set certain conditions."

"Good. Just state whatever conditions you have," Hong said.

"First, there are requirements for learners. They must have four-star Contribution Points and must have killed a monster of the same level before they can purchase them," Lin Qingyu said.

"That won't be a problem." Hong nodded. "Only experts who have contributed to humanity may purchase these secret manuals."

"Next is the method of purchase," Lin Qingyu said. "They cannot be bought directly with money. Instead, they must be exchanged for monster materials of equivalent value. The prices of monster materials will be calculated according to the Limitless Martial Arts School's purchase prices."

"Monster materials? That is indeed a good way to motivate martial artists. But how do you intend to handle the monster materials collected?" Hong asked.

"One portion will be given to the research institute under my name as research materials, and another portion will be given to the country." Lin Qingyu did not hesitate.

He was not spreading the inheritances in order to earn money on Earth.

Hong looked at Lin Qingyu. "Do you have any other conditions besides these? Consider yourself as well. Your own growth in strength is also important."

"Mm. The next one is my personal request." Lin Qingyu said, "I hope Hall Master Hong can grant me access to exchange for the items from the Ancient Civilization Ruins held by the Limitless Martial Arts School."

"That will not be a problem. Not only will the Limitless Martial Arts School open its treasury to you, but so will the Lightning Martial Arts School," Hong said. "Whether it is the Limitless Martial Arts School or the Lightning Martial Arts School, the unit used to exchange items is 'stars.' This time, for the inheritances you have provided, including the precious method for reliably breaking through to the Planetary level, I can offer you a total of 600 stars."

Hong then sent Lin Qingyu a document. "This is the inventory of our Limitless Martial Arts School treasury. You can go back and examine it carefully. Once you have made your selection, tell me."

"Thank you, Hall Master Hong," Lin Qingyu said.

The treasuries of the Limitless Martial Arts School and the Lightning Martial Arts School were certainly worth examining. After all, they might contain high-grade Origin Force Weapons or Mental Power Weapons, which could be sold for money in the universe.

Only with money could he buy resources in the universe, accelerate his growth, break through to the Star level sooner, and withdraw the wealth in Huyan Bo's account to buy Earth.