Chapter Summaries

Feng Jun discovered that a detective company was secretly monitoring him and ordered it to leave Xingzheng Star, putting Robert’s effort to arrange a response at risk. Robert learned that Feng Jun’s warning had been delivered, but Chen Jiu refused to arrange a meeting, leaving Robert anxious about Feng Jun’s reaction to the proposal.

• Chen Jiu contacted Feng Jun after receiving Robert’s reply, while a detective company’s surveillance team tracked the call from Lower Capital.
• Yi Jue located the surveillance satellite, Xuanyuan Buqi destroyed it, and Qian Zhong found the monitors inside New Prosperity Building.
• Feng Jun ordered the detective company to leave Xingzheng Star within half a day, and Chen Jiu relayed the ultimatum to them.
• The company warned Chen Jiu that it was working for a powerful client, but he told them Feng Jun had issued the warning and pointed to the destruction of two satellites.
• Robert denied ordering the surveillance and asked Chen Jiu to arrange a face-to-face meeting with Feng Jun, but Chen Jiu refused.
• Robert asked what Feng Jun had thought of their proposal.

Robert failed to persuade the detective company to withdraw completely from Xingzheng Star, so it left a liaison officer behind while its other staff departed. Feng Jun and his companions watched the situation, and the chapter ended when the liaison officer found a severed arm in the gym.

• Robert told the detective company to leave Xingzheng Star, but proposed that one liaison officer remain to continue investigating its cases with local employees.
• After the branch manager insulted the local employees, Robert ended the call and decided to use the liaison officer to test how the alien civilization would respond.
• Qian Zhong reported Robert's scheme, and Feng Jun agreed to look after the liaison officer.
• The detective company's staff departed, leaving the young woman who had been on duty at dawn behind as its liaison officer.
• While exercising in the gym, the liaison officer heard a scream and saw a severed arm with a familiar-looking black mole.

A female detective’s arms were severed in a mysterious attack after she stayed behind on Xingzheng Star, prompting the Federation officials to negotiate with the other civilization. Feng Jun agreed to accept a locked Life Potion production line, but the sides remained divided over how long to observe the life-extension methods before activation.

• A female detective lost both arms while exercising, and blood formed the words “Get lost!” at the scene.
• The female detective told the Police Bureau little, while the branch head blamed Robert for assuring him that leaving a liaison officer behind would be safe.
• Chen Jiu relayed Feng Jun’s terms: the detective could remain on Xingzheng Star for at most one month, but could not work or stay in New Prosperity Building.
• Robert offered a locked Life Potion production line in exchange for a demonstration of the other civilization’s life-extension methods and proposed a one-year evaluation period.
• Feng Jun accepted the production line in principle but sought to shorten the evaluation to three months, while the other side counteroffered with half a year.

Feng Jun finalized a deal for a Life Potion Production Line and settled the dispute between the detective agency and the Police Bureau. Back at Luohua Manor, he faced competing bids to host the line but rejected efforts to draw him into public affairs, leaving its eventual location undecided.

• Feng Jun agreed to pay for one Life Potion Production Line in Energy Stones, and his side deposited the payment in an empty strategic reserve warehouse on Xingzheng Star.
• After the Police Bureau pressured the detective agency over the female detective's severed arm, Robert appealed to a Big Shot in Lower Dragon City, and the officer handling the case was taken away by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
• Chen Jiu asked Feng Jun whether to speak up for the officer, and Feng Jun permitted him to intervene so the dispute would not attract further attention.
• Feng Jun returned to Liba Beach to help Elder Bian Ji deduce the Feign Death Pill, then told Lin Beauty that Limb Regeneration medicine and a production line were nearly secured.
• Lin Beauty told Feng Jun that more than a dozen parties in Xia Nation wanted to host the production line, while cities and regions proposed factories, caves, and abandoned mines.
• Xiayang University invited Feng Jun to an economic development forum in Jiangxia, but he declined and offered to donate fifty million instead.

Feng Jun hosted Liu Menglong and Zheng Sike, who came on Xiayang University’s behalf after it promised to transfer Zheng Sike there if he could invite Feng Jun. Feng Jun objected that the university was undervaluing Zheng Sike, and Yu Qingzhu urged him to demand at least a department head position.

• Xiayang University enlisted Liu Menglong and Zheng Sike to persuade Feng Jun to visit, offering to transfer Zheng Sike’s employment in return.
• Feng Jun welcomed the two old classmates to his estate, where Zheng Sike saw how successful and influential Feng Jun had become.
• Liu Menglong explained the university’s offer, while Zheng Sike insisted Feng Jun should go only if it was convenient for him.
• Feng Jun questioned why Xiayang University offered Zheng Sike only a transfer and said it should give him a senior position for bringing Feng Jun in.
• Yang Yuxin said Zheng Sike could qualify for a special talent recruitment policy because he could invite Feng Jun.
• Yu Qingzhu advised Zheng Sike to tell Xiayang University that Feng Jun would go only if they gave him at least a department head position.

Feng Jun helped Zheng Sike negotiate a position at Xiayang University and pledged a large donation, while Liu Menglong offered to contribute as well. As the university prepared a forum around Feng Jun’s influence, Jiangxia’s leaders reconsidered their plans to recruit him for economic development.

• Zheng Sike called Xiayang University’s vice president, and the university agreed to consider a gradual career path for him after Feng Jun insisted it acknowledge Zheng’s worth.
• The vice president told Feng Jun that Zheng’s most likely route was a junior management role at a university-controlled enterprise, with a return to the university after several promotions.
• Feng Jun pledged another fifty million yuan for a total donation of one hundred million, and Liu Menglong offered fifty million more.
• Feng Jun told Zheng Sike and Liu Menglong to choose forum invitees and avoid Zhang Yunzhen and her associates.
• Twelve days later, Zheng Sike arranged a Jiangxia Economic Development Forum at Xiayang University, while Feng Jun refined three more sets of magical artifacts.
• Jiangxia’s leaders abandoned their own forum plans and urged Zheng to cooperate with the city, while Xiayang University proceeded with a smaller academic-style forum.

Xiayang University struggled to manage the attention surrounding Feng Jun’s possible attendance at its economic forum as prominent alumni and officials sought invitations and meetings with him. After Feng Jun finally replied to Zheng Sike, Zheng told a senior alumnus’s secretary that Feng Jun might not have time to meet, leaving the secretary asking for Zheng’s name and contact information.

• Xiayang University kept Feng Jun’s possible appearance at its forum confidential, but questions from alumni caused word about him to spread.
• The provincial richest man offered nearly 100 million to attend, while a high-ranking alumnus from Qian Province personally requested an invitation despite the complications his visit would cause.
• Zheng Sike tried to reach Feng Jun but could not contact him while Feng Jun was conducting Divination on magical artifacts at Liba Beach.
• Five days later, Feng Jun called Zheng Sike after learning from Liang Siyu that Old Fifth had been trying to reach him.
• Zheng Sike told the alumnus’s secretary that Feng Jun might not have time to meet and identified himself as Feng Jun’s roommate, prompting the secretary to request his name and contact information.

Zheng Sike received a call from Senior Tao, who offered him a secretary position if he could secure one of Feng Jun’s production lines. Zheng refused to pressure Feng Jun, and when he finally told him about the offer, Feng Jun joked that being a carefree idler at the university sounded better.

• Zheng Sike answered a hidden-number call from Senior Tao and explained that Feng Jun had come to the university only because his roommates and Liu Boss had persuaded him.
• Senior Tao asked about Feng Jun’s production lines, and Zheng said Feng Jun avoided commercial projects because he disliked trouble and did not want others to stir up trouble.
• Senior Tao offered to transfer Zheng and make him his secretary if Zheng could obtain a production line, but Zheng refused to create trouble for Feng Jun for personal gain.
• Senior Tao asked Zheng to introduce him to Feng Jun when the opportunity arose, and Zheng agreed that he could do that when the time came.
• After finally reaching Feng Jun, Zheng told him about the conversation, and Feng Jun joked that being a carefree idler at the university was better than becoming Senior Tao’s secretary.

Feng Jun arrived at Xiayang University for the Jiangxia Economic Development Forum with his Luo Hua group and tried to discourage people from treating him as a source of favors. After breakfast, he headed to a villa with his companions, where two classmates approached him.

• Feng Jun arrived early at the university guesthouse with Zhang Caixin, Yang Yuxin, Gu Jiahui, Yu Qingzhu, Tang Wenji, and Gao Qiang, while Zheng Sike led them there by bicycle.
• The university camera crew filmed Feng Jun despite his request, and the vice president welcomed him and arranged breakfast and rooms.
• Feng Jun ate with his group, the vice president, and Liu Menglong as classmates stopped by to greet him.
• Senior Tao approached Feng Jun, exchanged greetings, and later learned that the five women at Feng Jun's table had arrived with him.
• Feng Jun and his group left breakfast for a small villa, where two classmates approached and the woman greeted him.

Feng Jun attended a university alumni salon on economic development, where he mostly stayed quiet until the host called on him to speak. He claimed his business operations were state secrets and offered to show official certifications, then the discussion turned to when Luo Hua Cancer Center might open a branch.

• Feng Jun greeted Chu Tianshu and Wan Qiong, then settled into a villa with his companions before heading to the salon.
• Yang Yuxin explained that the women had come along to prevent people from getting close to Feng Jun, and the group arrived at the venue at nine.
• Feng Jun sat at the head of the alumni table while Expert Zhang discussed Jiangxia's economy and the attendees debated his views.
• The vice president called on Feng Jun to share his thoughts, but Feng Jun said his practical business operations were state secrets and offered to produce provincial and higher-level certifications.
• Fang Qiong and Liu Menglong joked about her residency status, and Chu Tianshu asked when Luo Hua Cancer Center would open a branch.

Feng Jun navigated the university salon's attempts to host and involve him, then agreed to lunch with Senior Tao and several others while keeping Zheng Sike by his side. The group secured a last-minute reservation at a famous private kitchen, and Feng Jun reflected on Senior Tao's influence.

• Feng Jun declined to discuss opening restaurant branches and slipped into the back row for the group photo.
• Feng Jun decided to take Tang Wenji and his classmates out for lunch and drinks, but the old president urged everyone to attend the afternoon salon and promised dinner.
• Senior Tao invited Feng Jun to drink, and Feng Jun agreed while asking that his companions wait outside the private room.
• Feng Jun invited Zheng Sike, Liu Menglong, and Expert Zhang to join the meal, and they arranged their rides with Senior Tao and Liu Menglong.
• Senior Tao's connections secured a last-minute booking at a famous private kitchen, prompting Feng Jun to remark on his ability to coordinate resources.

Feng Jun’s group dined with Senior Tao, whose connections secured them private access to a popular restaurant and a protected training-base parking area. Expert Zhang recognized Yang Yuxin as a powerful platinum and iron ore magnate, while Senior Tao grew curious about the identities of the other women at the table.

• Young men directed Feng Jun’s group to park at the East Continent-level training base, and Gu Jiahui said they could leave without paying.
• Senior Tao arranged a private room at the restaurant, dismissed the Jiangxia hosts and most of his own attendants, and began the meal with Feng Jun’s group.
• Expert Zhang recognized Yang Yuxin and identified her as a platinum and iron ore magnate; Gu Jiahui revealed that Yang Yuxin was her mother.
• Senior Tao urged the women to eat, but they only picked up their chopsticks after Feng Jun told them not to waste food.
• Senior Tao asked the three women seated near Feng Jun to introduce themselves, and Zhang Caixin, Tang Wenji, and Yu Qingzhu each gave their surname.

At a dinner, Feng Jun told Senior Tao about Luo Hua’s projects and explained that he was avoiding further political entanglements because the organization had reached its limit. He revealed Yu Qingzhu’s connection to the Mysterious Oil Tanker, then challenged Senior Tao to consider whether he dared hear about an even more important project.

• Yu Qingzhu clarified her family ties to Senior Tao, who recognized her as Elder Yu’s granddaughter and asked about her uncle.
• Senior Tao asked Feng Jun about the Qian Province exercises and Luo Hua’s businesses, and Feng Jun revealed a Limb Regeneration drug production line with finished products.
• Feng Jun said he had handed over several projects and did not want favors or further influence, explaining that Luo Hua had reached the upper limit of political balance.
• Senior Tao asked whether Feng Jun had involvement in the exercises’ channel, and Feng Jun called it a red line he would not cross.
• Feng Jun revealed that Yu Qingzhu was connected to the Mysterious Oil Tanker, prompting Senior Tao to recognize the crude oil operation.
• When Senior Tao asked what an important project might be, Feng Jun asked whether he would dare listen even if Feng Jun dared tell him.

Feng Jun listened as Senior Tao urged him to make Luo Hua’s influence more visible and support local production lines, then agreed to give Qian Province a production line in exchange for a favor. After the meal, Liu Menglong spoke at the afternoon forum about recycling and renewable resources.

• Senior Tao argued that Feng Jun’s restraint and secrecy could make people suspicious, and urged him to make a small mistake and show his intentions.
• Zhang Caixin, Yang Yuxin, and Yu Qingzhu discussed seeking production lines for their local areas, while Yang Yuxin explained that stronger local forces could be difficult to control.
• Feng Jun agreed to give Qian Province a production line and told Senior Tao to say it was his decision, while refusing to make a call on their behalf.
• Senior Tao left the meal praising Feng Jun and the others and invited them to visit Qian Province, disappointing the Jiangxia hosts who had hoped for support.
• Liu Menglong gave the afternoon forum’s main speech on recycling and the use of renewable resources.

At Xiayang University, Liu Menglong’s resource-recycling proposal sparked a fierce debate, and Senior Tao shielded Feng Jun from being pressed to reveal his views. The salon ended with students crowding around the alumni for autographs, especially Feng Jun, who struggled to stop them taking photos.

• Liu Menglong delivered a well-received speech on resource regeneration, and the principal asked for it to be added to the city’s think tank.
• Xiao Jinlong asked practical questions about garbage-to-energy, and an expert’s answers led to another argument with Liu Menglong and his classmates.
• The expert called on Feng Jun to choose between implementation options, but Senior Tao claimed Feng Jun’s views were confidential and had already been shared with him.
• The salon ended at 5:40, but students stayed to ask the public figures and alumni for autographs.
• Feng Jun faced a queue more than ten meters long, while the vice principal urged students not to take photos.

Feng Jun attended Xiayang University’s alumni banquet, where Chu Tianshu challenged him over Luohua’s refusal to expand its cancer care center or export medical products to Mairui Country. Feng Jun defended prioritizing Xia Country citizens and questioned Chu Tianshu’s accusation of racial discrimination.

• Feng Jun left the autograph session early after female students crowded around him, and the guests traveled to a hotel for dinner.
• Feng Jun sat with the Luohua group, Liu Menglong, Xiao Jinlong, and Fang Qiong, then chatted with Fang Qiong about her life and ranch in New Zealand.
• Senior Tao and other alumni toasted Feng Jun’s table, and Feng Jun drank with them while more guests gathered to speak with him.
• Chu Tianshu asked Feng Jun whether Luohua would open a cancer center overseas, and Feng Jun said there was no chance of opening one in Mairui Country.
• Chu Tianshu argued that overseas Xia people deserved treatment, but Feng Jun explained that the center prioritized Xia Country citizens and had limited capacity.
• Chu Tianshu accused Luohua of racial discrimination for refusing to export its diabetes treatment technology, and Feng Jun pointed out the discrimination Xia people faced in Mairui Country.

Feng Jun rejected Chu Tianshu’s requests for foreign treatment and overseas distribution, then learned from Senior Cao that Chu’s status was under scrutiny and that officials were concerned about foreign influence. Senior Cao hinted at a larger matter, but Feng Jun challenged him to state it directly, leaving their conversation unresolved.

• Feng Jun told Chu Tianshu he had never experienced racial discrimination in Mairui Country, then openly said he was racist and explained that foreign citizens would receive treatment only under strict conditions.
• Chu Tianshu asked for overseas distribution rights to the diabetes supplement, but Feng Jun refused and said he had no control over its sales.
• Feng Jun returned to his classmates, who explained why Chu Tianshu had been invited, and he later heard that some classmates criticized him for his exchange with Chu.
• Senior Cao praised Feng Jun’s remarks, disclosed that Chu Tianshu’s status was being verified, and discussed concerns about foreign influence and scrutiny of international students.
• Senior Cao hinted that he had come to discuss a larger matter, but Feng Jun questioned his authority and Senior Cao said he had planned to ask the university presidents to intervene.

Feng Jun promised Jiangxia a production line after already agreeing to Senior Tao’s request for Qian Province, then rebuked Lin Beauty when she complained that his decisions disrupted allocation plans. He prepared to leave Jiangxia after the university’s final salon and donation ceremony, while Senior Tao departed early and invited him to Qian Province.

• Feng Jun told the two principals and Senior Cao that Jiangxia could have a production line, and Senior Tao confirmed he had made the same promise to Qian Province.
• Senior Tao said he had asked Feng Jun to notify him directly, but Feng Jun had refused because he could not afford that embarrassment; Feng Jun then left without saying goodbye.
• Lin Beauty called Feng Jun to complain about the two production lines, but he warned that he might choose recipients himself; Yang Yuxin explained why officials might use his name to attract investment.
• Senior Tao left an invitation postcard for Feng Jun, who dismissed the idea of visiting Qian Province and planned to attend the salon and donation ceremony before returning to Luo Hua.
• Feng Jun noticed that Senior Tao and several others, including Chu Tianshu, were absent from the final salon, but decided not to concern himself with them.

Feng Jun visited Ask Immortal Manor with his former classmates, then returned to the Insectoid World to collect valuable production lines after agreeing to let the sellers remove their surveillance. He left the goods awaiting pickup and hinted that anyone who stole them would face retaliation.

• Feng Jun’s former classmates saw him off, and Boss Feng brought the group to inspect the construction of Ask Immortal Manor in Chaori County.
• Zhang Junyi hosted the group for dinner, while the female construction supervisor explained the village’s plans and its rules for approving new residents.
• The supervisor reported that Jiangxia City had allocated two hundred million to support Ask Immortal Manor, and Feng Jun said the grant was ordinary reciprocity for his much larger contributions.
• Feng Jun and the Luo Hua members returned to Liba Beach, where Feng Jun refined magical treasures and performed Divination before traveling with the trio to the Insectoid World.
• Feng Jun contacted Chen Jiu on Xingzheng Star and learned that the goods had arrived, but surveillance equipment had been installed because he had delayed collecting them.
• Feng Jun agreed to wait a day for the surveillance to be removed and warned Chen Jiu that anyone responsible for stealing the goods would suffer the consequences.

Feng Jun inspected the Life Potion production line and learned that the elderly woman he was meant to treat lived in the distant Core District and demanded a house call under strict conditions. He decided not to negotiate further and began planning a discreet journey to reach her, leaving the group preparing to board a cargo ship bound for the Shining Galaxy.

• Feng Jun found the complete Life Potion production line and accepted its locked activation system, trusting that the other side would honor their agreement.
• Chen Jiu told Feng Jun that the patient was an unnamed woman around one hundred and sixty years old who lived in the Core District and had about five years left.
• Feng Jun rejected further negotiations over the patient's demands, asked Chen Jiu for her address, and said he would not follow their requirements for the treatment.
• Feng Jun reunited with Yi Jue, Qian Zhong, and Xuanyuan Buqi, who discussed the dangers of Warp Jumping and identified a cargo ship headed for the Shining Galaxy.
• Feng Jun chose to approach the cargo ship from outside rather than risk entering its hold, prioritizing caution against the Federation's extensive influence.