Swallowed Star: Infinite Fortuitous Encounters
Chapter 26

The Promised Treasure

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Hong and Thor chose to remain in Jiangnan Base City, their purpose obvious: they were looking for the "guest" who had arrived from afar!

In Hong and Thor's view, since the other party had left surveillance footage as evidence, they weren't opposed to being found!

The sooner they found this "guest," the more at ease the two would feel.

In fact, it wasn't just Hong and Thor searching. The Huaxia Country officials and the HR Alliance, who had also learned of the matter, were also looking. However, all parties were like headless chickens, just trying their luck.

Wang Cheng, who had caused all this, had no idea he was causing trouble for others. After returning home, he remained very leisurely.

However, it was only the second day.

Luo Feng, the prime suspect in the Li Yao incident, returned to Mingyue Community again.

Luo Feng had changed significantly during this time away, especially in his demeanor!

The former Luo Feng was cheerful and like an innocent young man, but now he was much more mature, with an added wariness towards the outside world.

Initially, Wang Cheng wasn't entirely sure about Li Yao's son's matter. Although it was Luo Feng who did it in Swallowed Star, Wang Cheng's arrival had already changed some things, making it uncertain if Luo Feng was truly responsible.

It was possible that Li Yao couple's son was simply too detestable, and someone else, disliking him, had simply killed him!

But seeing Luo Feng's change now, Wang Cheng instantly understood. This matter was 100% Luo Feng's doing. Only something as significant as a 100 billion bounty could cause such a drastic change in Luo Feng's demeanor!

Of course, even though he saw through it, Wang Cheng didn't expose Luo Feng. After all, the current Luo Feng was likely wary of everyone!

"Luo Feng, are you still going to the Wilderness Area next?" Wang Cheng asked with a smile as Luo Feng visited him again.

"Not for now. New Year is in two months. I'll go after the New Year," Luo Feng shook his head.

"It's good to rest at home too!" Wang Cheng nodded.

"Brother Wang, I'd like to ask for your guidance again in the future. Is that okay?" Luo Feng suddenly scratched his head and asked.

"Of course!" Wang Cheng nodded slightly, then asked, "I see your demeanor has changed a lot. Did you encounter setbacks and want to become stronger?"

"Mhm!" Luo Feng nodded.

"You have your own opportunities. I can only offer some guidance. Ultimately, you need to rely on yourself to become stronger!" Wang Cheng said with a smile. "You need to calm down and not be hasty!"

"I understand!" Luo Feng nodded solemnly.

Luo Feng didn't stay long this time and left Wang Cheng's Villa soon after.

Jiang Mingyue, who was doing chores, glanced over curiously. She used to think Wang Cheng was just casually guiding Luo Feng, but now she vaguely sensed that Wang Cheng was very optimistic about Luo Feng, which was why he was guiding him.

"Because Luo Feng's talent is considered the strongest on the entire Earth!" Wang Cheng suddenly said, as if he knew what Jiang Mingyue was thinking.

"He, the strongest talent?" Jiang Mingyue, forgetting for a moment how Wang Cheng knew her thoughts, asked in disbelief.

The phrase "strongest talent" was not something to be said lightly.

"Don't just look at Luo Feng becoming a warrior for less than half a year. In another month or two, you might not be his opponent!" Wang Cheng said calmly.

"I can't beat him? What a joke?" Jiang Mingyue was clearly confident in her own strength.

Wang Cheng didn't explain. Jiang Mingyue had her strengths, such as her strong willpower, which might be similar to Luo Feng's. However, in other aspects, Jiang Mingyue fell far short.

In terms of comprehension, Luo Feng's Brain Domain Width reached 21, currently the highest among all living beings on Earth besides Wang Cheng. In terms of cultivation talent, Luo Feng was born with a psychic energy collective in his mind, directly fast-tracking him to High-level War God.

Moreover, after Luo Feng broke through to Planet level, his speed in refining psychic energy would surpass that of ordinary Planet level cultivators.

Combining all these advantages, Luo Feng's talent was undeniable, at least among the top on Earth!

Seeing that Wang Cheng had fallen silent, Jiang Mingyue had no choice but to stop asking and quietly resumed her chores.

Compared to talent, Jiang Mingyue actually believed more in diligence. No one had been optimistic about her back then, yet she had reached a level very close to War God and even honed a Perfect level movement technique. As long as one was willing to work hard, nothing was impossible.

"There are two months left. Let's wait and see!" Jiang Mingyue gritted her teeth and then continued to diligently do her chores.

After temporarily resolving Li Yao's trouble for Luo Feng, Wang Cheng stayed at home. With Jiang Mingyue, the diligent maid, around, he didn't need to worry about almost anything. Therefore, apart from occasional outings for fresh air, Wang Cheng rarely left his house.

In the blink of an eye, another two months passed.

At this time, other countries were not much different, but Huaxia Country had welcomed its grandest festival: New Year!

Facing this festival, Wang Cheng, the "alien," couldn't remain calm. He also wanted to celebrate the New Year properly. Unfortunately, Wang Cheng had no other family around, only Jiang Mingyue to accompany him.

Since it was New Year, Wang Cheng had originally wanted to give Jiang Mingyue a holiday so she could go home and reunite with her family. However, Jiang Mingyue said she had no family, only a cousin in the War God Training Camp, but they hadn't contacted each other for many years, and their relationship had faded!

Therefore, she naturally stayed.

Actually, Wang Cheng was quite happy that Jiang Mingyue stayed. It was New Year's Eve, and he would have been so miserable alone. Having someone to accompany him was much better than being by himself!

Jiang Mingyue started preparing early in the morning and had a large table full of dishes ready by evening.

"Brother Cheng, you've been living in seclusion on Earth for a long time, haven't you? You seem more familiar with New Year than I am!" Jiang Mingyue asked curiously from across from Wang Cheng.

"You noticed that?" Wang Cheng smiled, raised his wine glass, and said, "Happy New Year!"

Looking at Wang Cheng's raised glass, Jiang Mingyue was slightly stunned, but then she also raised her glass.

"Happy New Year!"

After the meal was finished and Jiang Mingyue had cleaned up the dishes, Wang Cheng's mind stirred. He took out a metal box and handed it to Jiang Mingyue.

"Consider it a New Year's gift. Please accept it!" Wang Cheng said with a smile.

"Thank you, Brother Cheng!"

Jiang Mingyue vaguely guessed what it was, and her voice trembled slightly.

After taking the metal box, Jiang Mingyue couldn't wait to open it.

An extremely cold aura emanated from the box, causing Jiang Mingyue, whose physical fitness far surpassed ordinary people, to shiver involuntarily. However, Jiang Mingyue didn't care about that now. Her gaze was firmly fixed on a deep purple potion inside the box.

"Brother Cheng, what is this?" Jiang Mingyue couldn't help but ask.

"A good thing!" Wang Cheng smiled. "It's called a Domain Lord level bloodline potion!"

"Domain Lord level bloodline potion?" A hint of confusion flashed in Jiang Mingyue's eyes.

"I told you before that those who are called Beyond War Gods are Planet level! Above Planet level are Stellar level, and Cosmic level! And Domain Lords are even above Cosmic level!" Wang Cheng smiled.

"Strictly speaking, in terms of pure strength, a Domain Lord is a hundred billion times stronger than an ordinary Planet level!"

"A hundred billion times?"

Jiang Mingyue didn't have a concept of the different level names, but a hundred billion times the strength made her involuntarily swallow.

The existence of Beyond War Gods was already beyond her reach. A hundred billion times stronger than that? What kind of existence was that?

"Domain Lords are already quite good in the universe. Ordinary fleets are no match for a Domain Lord! You can find a remote galaxy and do whatever you want!" Wang Cheng said.

"It's called a Domain Lord level bloodline potion. Does that mean if I use it, I'll have the bloodline of a Domain Lord level expert?" Jiang Mingyue was slightly excited. She knew that the stronger the life form, the higher its bloodline talent.

Just like on Earth, the children of the most powerful Hong were all War Gods!

A Domain Lord level life form was undoubtedly countless times stronger than Hong. How terrifying would its bloodline be?

"No!"

Wang Cheng shook his head, which made Jiang Mingyue a little disappointed. But Wang Cheng's next sentence stunned her.

"By using it, you will become a Domain Lord!" Wang Cheng said calmly.

"I, become a Domain Lord?" Jiang Mingyue felt that Wang Cheng might have made a mistake.

"I told you before that there are other Human Races in the universe!" Wang Cheng smiled. "You don't think that other Human Races are as naturally weak as Earthlings, unable to even become Apprentices after adulthood, do you?"

"Apprentice level?"

"Beginner warrior to Advanced War God are all Apprentice level!" Wang Cheng explained.

"Other Human Races are stronger after adulthood?" Jiang Mingyue asked with some confusion.

"There are a few Human Races whose infants are born at Planet level and become Domain Lords after adulthood. Do you understand?" Wang Cheng asked.

"I understand!"

Jiang Mingyue wasn't stupid. She could understand what Wang Cheng meant.

It was just that she felt it was ridiculous. The goal she had strived for half her life was something they were born with!

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Mingyue asked, "Brother Wang, do you mean that after I use this potion, I will transform into another race?"

"Yes!" Wang Cheng nodded directly. He then added, "Also, I don't know which Human Race this Domain Lord level bloodline potion belongs to, nor do I know if this race's appearance conforms to the aesthetic standards of Earthlings. After using this potion, you might turn into an ugly monster!"

"Ugly monster?" Jiang Mingyue didn't care about that. She then asked uncertainly, "Can I really become a Domain Lord?"

"Even if you don't actively absorb cosmic energy, it will only take a hundred thousand years to become a Domain Lord!" Wang Cheng smiled. "Of course, since their infants are all Planet level, I estimate that you will immediately become Planet level after using this potion!"

"This potion is too precious!" Jiang Mingyue couldn't help but look at the metal box in her hand. Her heart trembled slightly. Even though she feared nothing, she hesitated for a moment now.

"This potion is your compensation for a very long time to come. In other words, you'll have to continue working for me in the future, understand?" Wang Cheng said calmly.

"I understand!"

Hearing Wang Cheng say that, Jiang Mingyue finally made up her mind. Since it was her salary for countless years to come, there was nothing more to say. She would use it first!

However, at this moment, Jiang Mingyue suddenly seemed to have thought of something. She asked with some confusion, "Brother Cheng, you told Silvia before that this treasure ranks among the top treasures on Earth. Does that mean there are other treasures on Earth that can rival it?"

"Yes!" Wang Cheng smiled.

"How is that possible?" Jiang Mingyue couldn't believe it. This potion could guarantee becoming a Domain Lord. According to Wang Cheng, a Domain Lord could easily rule a galaxy, while Earth was just a small planet. How could there be treasures on Earth that could rival this thing?

"That's not something you need to worry about!" Wang Cheng shook his head, not intending to explain.

Normally, an ordinary Life Planet wouldn't possess anything comparable to a Domain Lord level bloodline potion. However, Earth was not ordinary.

Here, there were remnants of the Nine Tribulation Scripture, the spaceship and inheritance of the Marquis level immortal Hu Yanbo, and the Realm Lord level Zerg Empress Ilina. There were quite a few treasures that could rival or even surpass this Cosmic level bloodline potion!

In fact, Earth itself was a huge treasure, but no one knew it!

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