Returning Home, Continuing the Bloodline, Staying True to His Original Aspiration

Earth, Jiangnan Province, Tang Mansion.

This so-called "mansion" has long surpassed the common understanding of a residence.

Spanning thousands of acres, nestled deep within mountains and forests, far from the hustle and bustle, this territory rivals the grandeur of ancient imperial palaces, surrounded by moats and tranquil gardens, where every step reveals a royal grandeur.

What's even more amazing is the seamless blend of classical charm and modern technology: glass lamps that can automatically adjust the light hang under the eaves, invisible cleaning robots are hidden along the winding paths, and even the garden's water features are precisely controlled by an intelligent system.

It possesses both the elegance of antiquity and the dynamism of science fiction, with an overall grand and magnificent style that exudes extraordinary charm.

If any outsiders approach unauthorizedly, the Earth Security System will immediately issue a warning. "This is a private area. Taking photos, advertising, and unauthorized entry are prohibited."

At this moment, Tang Ping, dressed in a black dragon robe, clutched the Qin Shi Long Xing Qin Shi Huang Imperial Seal he had previously acquired, followed by a group of graceful beauties. He strode confidently toward the Tang Ancestral Hall.

The Ancestral Hall is simply furnished, with only two memorial tablets in the center: one for the father, Tang Ming, and the other for the mother Wu Yinyin. A jade urn beside the tablets quietly holds the ashes of the two elders.

Today, the earth is incredibly valuable, and most of the former cemeteries have been demolished and rebuilt. Only a few have been preserved, including the ancestral graves of the Five Great Heroes, as well as Hong and Thunder God.

Tang Ping's parents' graves were naturally preserved, but since he was away from Earth for many years, he was afraid they would be vandalized, so he entrusted Luo Kedi to move his parents' ashes to this newly built mansion.

As for the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Earth Defense War and previous battles, they have all been reburied in the Martyrs' Cemetery specially built by the Luo Family. Every year, students from within the Milky Way Galaxy come to pay their respects; while Earthling living on other planets participate in the commemoration through the Virtual Universe to remember the martyrs and pass on the indomitable spirit of human struggle.

Ordinary families' graves are not so lucky.

If descendants are still alive, most will move their ancestors' ashes. Some commercial companies have sensed a business opportunity and built cemeteries on Mars, Mercury and other places, implementing an annual fee system. As a result, many people have moved their ancestral graves to these interstellar cemeteries.

Even more extreme, some companies launched services that scattered ashes on the surface of the sun or launched them into deep space, which were once very popular.

However, this business was banned by the Luo Family not long after it started.

First, the King Iron Face, who resided in the Divine Temple above the sun, was enraged upon learning the truth and burned all the ashes on the sun's surface; second, while patrolling the Solar System, Luo Ping's starship collided head-on with an urn of ashes launched by a family.

Tang Ping led the wives in offering incense and burning paper money for their parents. They stood quietly gazing at the memorial tablet for a moment, then muttered something to themselves. No one knew what they said.

He then moved into the imperial palace within the mansion, where he first experienced what it was like to ascend the throne and attend court meetings. Afterward, he began the process of "selecting concubines for the harem" in an orderly manner.

However, this time it was all about procreation, and the excitement and anticipation of the past were gone; it felt like a routine task.

First, everyone will use instruments to accurately test their physical condition, take conditioning medicine at the most suitable time, and then go to the Progeny Lotus Platform with their chosen wife to complete the procreation. The whole process is streamlined. After it is over, everyone rests and quietly waits for the results. There is no extra emotion, only a pure sense of mission.

Feelingsless!

Three meals a day, following a set routine; in his leisure time, he quietly observed the flowers blooming and withering; when busy, he listened quietly to the sounds of wind and rain. This was a true reflection of Tang Ping's life during that period.

Five years later.

There's a dessert shop near the entrance of Jiangnan High School.

This shop has been open for three years, offering high-quality food at reasonable prices. The ingredients are said to come from all over the world and are processed using special preservation techniques, ensuring they are both fresh and delicious.

The shop offers a wide variety of desserts, each with its own unique characteristics, and they are especially popular among high school girls.

"Boss, let's each have a 'Looking Up at the Stars'!" A group of girls in blue and white school uniforms skipped and hopped in, their chattering laughter like the clear chimes of wind chimes.

They wore no makeup, and some even had a few pimples on their cheeks, yet their abundance of collagen and vibrant youthful energy were undeniable.

"Here it comes!" Tang Ping responded, his hands moving with lightning speed. Almost the instant he finished speaking, fresh and delicious "Stargazing" dishes were delivered to each girl.

While handing out desserts, I casually touched the girls' hands. Hmm, the touch of youth was truly refreshing, so tender it seemed like you could squeeze water out of it.

The girls were already used to this.

We're now in the interstellar age, and this boss is a powerful Star Rank expert; it's perfectly normal for him to have fast hands. As for that accidental touch, they simply considered it unintentional.

After all, the boss is handsome and extraordinary, Star Rank powerhouse, and runs such a large and unique dessert shop. How could he possibly be interested in these naive young girls?

Holding their desserts, the girls sat around the window, gently licking them with their pink tongues, savoring each bite while chattering about school gossip: who had topped the grade again, which class had the most handsome boy, and who was secretly dating whom—

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the entire shop.

After a while, Tang Ping instructed the Universe Level Elf disguised as a waiter to take over the remaining work. This little Elf was small in size, but very quick and efficient, working in an orderly manner.

After settling everything in, Tang Ping took a glass of iced cola, walked to the window and sat down, casually following the students coming and going.

Back in high school, he always thought most of the girls in his class were just Pingping.

Now, as the years have passed and we've grown older, looking at these students who still seem so innocent, our perspectives have changed. Their untainted vitality and pure youthful spirit are the most beautiful things in the world.

Young people are humanity's new hope.

As for the male students? Tang Ping smirked. Double the price of the desserts! Take it or leave it, or get lost!

He leisurely sipped his cola, lazily basking in the sun, his gaze lingering contentedly on the female students outside the window.

During the day, she runs a dessert shop, basking in the youthful energy; in the evening, she returns to the Tang Mansion, where 110 wives have already cleaned the house and prepared meals, waiting for her. She can simply enjoy her meals without worry, and then complete her tasks by flipping through cards at night. Such a life is simple, peaceful, and fulfilling.

What relieved him even more was that Luo Xiaoyu, Huo Wu, Feng Xiaoya had all recently become pregnant. The Old Tang Family bloodline could finally be continued, and he had not let his parents down.

Yay!

At that moment, the sunlight outside the window crossed the street and hit the glass curtain wall of the skyscraper across the street, refracting a golden beam that fell precisely on half of Tang Ping's body, giving his black shirt a soft sheen.

A few young girls sat around the next table, their hair still damp with the breeze from the street corner, chattering away.

But their gazes, as if drawn by invisible threads, repeatedly drifted furtively towards the figure by the window. Those gazes held an irrepressible flutter of excitement, like pockets full of stars, too bright to be hidden.

Especially the girl with a small ponytail Little Round Face directly opposite, her almond-shaped eyes were wide open, and she even forgot to stir the spoon in her hand, her amazement almost overflowing.

This male boss had handsome features that seemed to be drawn with the sharpest lines, yet he exuded an indescribable and profound charm.

What's most captivating are his jet-black eyes and the aura that emanates from within: serene and tranquil. It's like a breeze blowing from ancient times, brushing across the curtain of time, gently settling in this bustling dessert shop; or like an echo from the distant future, softly rippling through the years, blending seamlessly with the sunlight and the aroma of milk.

The light and shadow of the past and the future seemed to be shattered in his eyes, so deep that they seemed to hold the entire starry sky, so captivating that they made one's heart tremble.

This kind of temperament has a fatal attraction for young girls in the prime of their lives.

His companions quickly noticed the Little Round Face's absent-mindedness and began to tease him with winks and grimaces.

She then realized her lapse in composure, her cheeks flushing red. She hurriedly lowered her head, crumpling the note she was clutching in her fingers. But the girls weren't about to let her off the hook, giggling and tickling her waist, creating a playful commotion.

The Little Round Face retaliated defiantly, her clear laughter filling the entire shop.

After a long while, she finally mustered up her courage, clutching the note, and slowly moved in front of Tang Ping, just about to speak.

Just then...

"Splash!"

A group of burly men dressed in black and wearing sunglasses entered the store, exuding an imposing aura. With steady steps, they quickly occupied every corner of the store, their sharp eyes fixed on everyone like hawks.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

The female students fell silent instantly, shrinking into the corner. Little Round Face was pulled behind her by her companion, and her bright almond-shaped eyes, which had been sparkling just moments before, were now filled with fear.

The next moment.

"Hiss~"

The screeching sound of brakes cut through the street as a long, black minivan came to a smooth stop in front of the store, its body gleaming like a mirror.

The students gasped, whispering in hushed tones, their eyes widening in disbelief.

That was the official vehicle of the Luo Family, the ruling family of the Galaxy! Throughout the entire Milky Way Galaxy, only those of high status within the Luo Family were qualified to ride in it. And the number on the license plate made their hearts skip a beat: South 000006!

This number represents power and strength sufficient to shake a star field!

The car door slowly opened, and a gleaming military boot stepped onto the ground first. Then, a figure clad in crimson armor stepped out. The armor had sharp lines and gleamed with a cold metallic sheen. The newcomer exuded an aura of unapproachable power, and as soon as he entered, he surveyed his surroundings with piercing eyes.

When his gaze fell on the figure by the window, still leisurely swirling a Coke cup, the visor of his armor slowly opened with a "click," revealing a face with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a familiar lewdness in his eyes. It was none other than Luo Kedi, the current powerful figure in the Luo Family!

"Hahaha! Brother Ping! It really is you!" Luo Kedi's voice boomed. "You've been back on Earth for years and haven't even sent me a single message. You're really not taking your brother seriously!"

As he spoke, he suddenly turned around and glared at the group of bodyguards who were still standing there. "What are you all standing there for? Can't you see you're disturbing Brother Ping's peace and quiet? Get out of here!"

"Yes, Master!"

The burly men in black dared not be negligent, bowing in unison and disappearing completely in an instant, as if they had never been there.

Luo Kedi then put on a smiling face and bowed repeatedly to the female students huddled in the corner, "Hahaha, I'm so sorry! I was too excited to see old friends and disturbed your enjoyment! All the desserts in the shop today are on me! Eat as much as you want!"

"Wow!"

"Yay! Thank you, sir!"

The girls burst into cheers, their tense nerves instantly relaxing.

The desserts at this shop are absolutely delicious, but even with a 50% discount for pretty female students, they're still quite expensive. They usually have to save up for weeks to afford one. Now that they're hearing it's free, their eyes practically crinkle into crescents.

After calming the girls down, Luo Kedi scurried over to sit opposite Tang Ping, rubbing his hands excitedly. His voice was full of wistful exclamations. "Brother Ping, three thousand years! You've vanished into thin air! Even Ancestor Luo Hai has been accepted as a personal disciple by the Ganwu Kingdom Lord, but why haven't you and Sister Xiao Yu made a move?"

He leaned closer and lowered his voice, saying, "If all else fails, just settle down on Earth! Look at Earth now, it's not that desolate planet it used to be, every inch of land is precious!"

I heard that you sold your share of those real estate projects we worked on together back then to the Luo Family a long time ago? I didn't sell it!

Now I own several prime properties, and the dividends I receive every year are so plentiful they're making my hands spin!

"Come here, I'll share half with you! We brothers will share this universe's prosperity!" Luo Kedi patted his chest, looking smug. "Besides, look at me now, I'm at the ninth level of the Universe Level! As long as I comprehend the Domain, I can immediately advance to the Domain Lord level and become a supreme giant!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ping simply smiled faintly, "Never mind. I came back this time because I wanted to have a child with Xiao Yu. After the child is born, I'll return to the Ganwu Secret Realm."

He looked up at the window, his gaze distant. "I still prefer the days of dedicated cultivation. Luo Feng Ancestor was able to endure life-and-death trials, pursue the Great Dao, and glimpse the truth of the universe. I, Tang Ping, can do the same!"

To me, worldly pleasures are nothing but fleeting, superficial things.

Upon hearing this, Luo Kedi was immediately filled with respect and gave a thumbs-up. "Brother Ping! You truly live up to your reputation! What I admire most are our Ancestor and you, the ascetics who cultivate diligently! Our Luo Family has been able to establish itself in the Galaxy thanks to powerful individuals like you who are single-mindedly devoted to cultivation!"

He rubbed his hands together. "I happen to be free today. Sister Xiao Yu should be home too, right? Would you mind if I came over for a meal?"

Tang Ping pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Alright."

Since Luo Ping sent over a bonsai tree, this new home has never had a guest. He still vividly remembers the faces of the relatives who fought over his parents' inheritance back then. Now that they've returned, he doesn't even have the interest to ask if they have any descendants.

As the two stood up to leave, Tang Ping paused slightly, turned to look at the Little Round Face girl still huddled behind his comrade, peeking over. A faint smile played on his lips, and his voice was gentle. "Little girl, you're not bad. Courage is the true hymn to humanity. I have high hopes for you!"

Her Little Round Face flushed bright red, almost to the point of bleeding, and her heart pounded wildly.

This is utterly ridiculous!

The man before her was a true powerhouse, worthy of being called brothers with the Luo Family's Dali Wu—a god standing atop the starry sky! And she, foolishly clutching the note, was trying to approach him to strike up a conversation—

She wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into and never come out again.