A Lucrative Opportunity
The Luo Family Manor, with a huge plaza in front of it.
The spacious plaza is paved with warm-glowing "Star Marrow Slab," each containing pure spatial energy. Stepping on them, one can vaguely feel the flow of laws. Scattered along the edge of the plaza are dozens of round tables made of "Immortal Rattan Wood," with their tabletops inlaid with tiny "Streamer Crystal," which shimmer with a soft halo even in the daytime.
Tang Ping, Feng Lun, and Luo Xiaoyu found a table to sit at and sat down. As soon as they sat down, an invisible energy barrier automatically enveloped the surroundings.
This is a soundproof barrier built into the manor, which ensures privacy for conversations and prevents energy fluctuations during meals from disturbing others.
Looking around, the guests in the square were all powerful World Lord Rank with a deep and composed aura, the lowest being the World Lord Third Stage, their power of laws contained as still as a deep pool and a towering mountain.
The three of them were merely small fry at the Universe Level; it was already an incredible stroke of luck for them to be here, so it was normal that no one took the initiative to greet them. Even so, not long after the three of them sat down, several subtle gazes swept over them, filled with scrutiny and curiosity. "Never mind all that, food is the most important thing!" Feng Lun rubbed his hands together, his eyes already drawn to the appetizers on the table.
The food and drinks at the banquet were absolutely divine.
Not long after they sat down, a Star Rank waiter in a silver-patterned uniform pushed a floating food cart over.
The first dish served was a plate of "Nebula Caviar," with each caviar grain resembling a miniature star, translucent and shimmering with red, blue, and gold Flowing Light.
The moment it entered their mouths, the fish roe burst open between their teeth, and a surge of pure Origin Force flooded into their bodies like a tide, even more powerful than the Origin Force they had accumulated through a month of arduous training.
Even more miraculously, the fragments of various laws contained in the caviar transformed into countless tiny points of light as he chewed, merging into his sea of consciousness. This subtly enhanced Tang Ping's understanding of the Laws of Origin, and his previously obscure bottleneck loosened slightly.
"Holy crap! This caviar is amazing!" Feng Lun's eyes widened as he grabbed a spoon and stuffed it into his mouth. "It not only boosts my Origin Force, but also enhances my Law Comprehension. One bite of this is probably worth more than ten thousand Universe Crystal!"
Next, the waiter brought out a dish of "Interstellar Demon Sheep Leg".
The Demon Sheep leg is half a person tall, with a golden and crispy skin, brushed with a sauce made from "Sunflower Dew" and "Nether Fruit Pulp", exuding a rich aroma of meat and fruit.
With a single slice, amber-colored juice flowed from the tender mutton; that juice was none other than "Soul Marrow Dew," imbued with Divine Power.
Tang Ping tore off a large piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth. The meat was chewy and firm, carrying a faint aura of law. After swallowing it, it turned into a warm energy, which not only quickly replenished the Origin Force consumed in his body, but also caused subtle ripples in the depths of his sea of consciousness, and his Divine Power actually increased slightly.
"This Demon Sheep must be from the hind leg of a 'World Lord Rank Demon Sheep,' right?" Luo Xiaoyu picked up a silver knife, elegantly cut off a small piece, and chewed it slowly, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes. "It's rumored that Demon Sheep meat contains life energy, and long-term consumption can elevate one's life level. I never expected to be able to eat fresh meat today!"
The drink is "Star Wine," served in a glass made of "Ice Crystal Jade," which is a deep blue with countless tiny starlight suspended inside. Taking a sip, the wine is spicy yet sweet, sliding down the throat and into the stomach, instantly transforming into a surge of violent energy that flows through the body.
Tang Ping and Feng Lun tacitly circulated their cultivation techniques to refine the alcohol. This Star Wine was extremely potent; if an ordinary Universe Level martial artist were to take a sip, they would likely be knocked out and become intoxicated. In this gathering of realm lords, if they made a fool of themselves, they might not see the sun rise again tomorrow.
Although Luo Xiaoyu ate politely and with elegant movements, her chewing speed was by no means slow. After each bite, she would close her eyes and concentrate for a moment, clearly trying her best to absorb the fragments of laws and energy in the food.
The waiters in the plaza served dishes like a flowing river. All of them were Star Rank powerhouses, their movements swift and efficient. Their Space Ring seemed bottomless pits, continuously supplying rare and exquisite dishes.
Rice cooked with "Chaos Millet" is plump with a faint golden sheen, melts in your mouth, and nourishes the body's essence.
The "Dragon Pattern Fish Soup" stewed with "Time Immortal Grass" has a milky white broth that exudes the aura of the Time Law. Taking a sip, one can almost feel the subtle changes in the flow of time.
There's also the "Law Fruit Platter," where each fruit corresponds to a fundamental law: the crimson "Flame Fruit" enhances Law Comprehension, the emerald green "Life Fruit" nourishes life force, and the Deep Blue "Ocean Fruit" is related to the Water Law.
The three of them ate to their hearts' content. Feng Lun held Demon Sheep in one hand and a bottle of Star Wine in the other, his mouth greasy and his face full of satisfied smiles.
Tang Ping wasn't much better. He held Chaos Divine Rice Ball in his left hand and tore at Demon Sheep with his right, occasionally gulping down a mouthful of Star Wine. His unrestrained eating habits caused many of the powerful Realm Lords around him to frown and secretly criticize the little guy for being unruly.
After eating for a full half hour, Feng Lun, rubbing his slightly bulging belly, leaned back in his chair to catch his breath, let out a burp, and asked curiously, "Speaking of which, I fought against Lord Luo Feng in the Genius Tournament more than two hundred years ago. At that time, although his talent was amazing, he was only on par with me. I never thought that in such a short time, he could stand on equal footing with the strong among the Immortal God. Time really waits for no one!"
Third Brother, how did you become acquainted with Lord Luo Feng?
Upon hearing this, not only their table, but also the powerful realm masters at the neighboring tables subconsciously perked up their ears.
These World Lord Rank powerhouses would never normally give a second glance to a mere Universe Level kid. But today is different. To be able to appear at the banquet at the Luo Family Manor and be personally brought by King Dragon Wing, these three kids must have some kind of connection with Lord Luo Feng.
The lower the level of understanding, the closer the relationship may be; this is an unspoken rule in the universe.
Tang Ping was gnawing on a "Thunder Beast Steak," its outer skin crispy and its inside tender. The thunderous laws it contained made his whole body tingle, and his Law Comprehension improved a little more.
Upon hearing this, he casually took a swig of Star Wine, wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth, and mumbled, "It's quite amazing, actually. I used to love playing those games in the Virtual Universe, right? Once, while wandering around in a game, I accidentally met Lord Luo Feng's Smart Life, Lord Babata."
"As you all know, I don't have many hobbies, except for bragging."
"I bragged to it back then that I ate with Immortal God Tiantian, that my vehicles were all F-class starships, my servants used E-Grade starships to buy groceries, that I ate the Life Fruit my staple food, and that my bed was made of Universe Crystal —it was incredibly luxurious!"
"And guess what happened?" Tang Ping picked up a Wind Spirit Fruit and threw it into his mouth, feeling the rising aura of the wind Laws of Origin within his body.
"That Babata is even better at bragging than me! It says it sees King Level supreme experts every day, has even chatted with Venerable- level powerhouses, and has personally witnessed the Chaos City Lord, the ruler of the Virtual Universe Company, take action. The scene was actually quite realistic!"
"Of course I don't believe it. How could you meet such a powerful being so easily? I tried to argue with it, but it got impatient and made me fight this Sister Luo next to me, saying that if I won, I could prove it to you."
Tang Ping pointed to Luo Xiaoyu beside him and said with a smile, "Then you'll find out, Sister Luo lost, and then Babata introduced me to you, and that's how we came to the Ganwu Secret Realm."
Even now, Lord Babata still occasionally finds me in the Virtual Universe, mocking me for the embarrassing things I bragged about to him back then!
"Good heavens!" Feng Lun's eyes widened, his face filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment. "I never imagined you'd have such an opportunity, being able to keep in touch with Lord Babata so often!"
You should know that the Smart Life surrounding those important figures are equivalent to the secretaries of the rulers in feudal countries, or the seventh-rank officials at the gates of prime ministers.
A mere Universe Level can actually converse with someone close to a regional governor-level figure—as long as Lord Luo Feng doesn't die, Tang San's future achievements are simply limitless!
The gazes of the powerful realm masters at the surrounding tables towards Tang Ping instantly changed. Before, they thought his eating manners were unrefined and lacked manners, but now, seeing his greasy mouth, they only felt that this was "unrestrained and unconventional," "open and bold," and a true nature unbound by worldly etiquette!
"Brother Tang, I can tell at a glance that you are a hero among heroes!" A green-skinned realm lord at the next table immediately stood up, walked over with a beaming smile, and said, "I also like playing games in the Virtual Universe. How about we add each other as virtual friends and team up sometime?"
"Yes, yes, Brother Tang, we hit it off immediately! Let's add each other as friends! If you ever need any help in the future, just let me know!" Another tall realm lord chimed in, speaking enthusiastically.
Even more remarkably, a realm lord dressed in a magnificent robe bent down and picked up a seemingly ordinary Space Ring from the ground, saying with an air of "coincidence," "Hey, Brother Tang, how come there's a Space Ring on the ground? It contains exactly one hundred million Universe Crystal, it must be yours, right? Quickly, keep it safe!"
The others were dumbfounded:??? That's a really fast change of expression!
Tang Ping was already used to this. A simple, honest smile spread across his face as he accepted all friend requests. He casually took the Space Ring, weighed it in his hand, and said with a grin, "Thank you all for your kindness! Since you're all so generous, I have a way to make a fortune here. The risk is low, but the returns are incredibly high. I wonder if any of you are interested?"
"Oh?" Everyone's eyes lit up, and they quickly gathered around, their faces full of anticipation. "Brother Tang, please speak! We're all ears!"
Tang Ping lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "Have you heard of 'Lay Flat Capital'? If the news gets out today that Lord Luo Feng has officially become an Inspector Envoy and one of the four giants of the Virtual Universe Company Ganwu Branch, guess how many times the returns on investing in 'Lay Flat Capital' will multiply?"
I'm telling you, at least ten times, maybe even a hundred times!
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately instructed their respective Smart Life to search for information about "Lay Flat Capital." When they learned that this capital company had intricate connections with the Luo Family, everyone was immediately intrigued.
They were all old foxes who had lived for countless years, and they understood the crux of the matter with a little thought: the current Inspector Envoy families could only operate within the territory of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire at most.
But what is Lord Luo Feng's current status? At that time, the Luo Family's business will definitely use the channels of the Virtual Universe Company to spread throughout the entire Ganwu Universe Kingdom, and even radiate to several surrounding Universe Country!
By then, the market size will be a thousand or even ten thousand times larger than it is now, and as the Luo Family's affiliated capital, "Lay Flat Capital's " stock price will inevitably skyrocket!
The stock market is all about expectations and seizing opportunities! Knowing this news now puts them in the most advantageous position!
Buy, buy, buy! If you wait any longer, you won't be able to buy them!
Others also sprang into action, some contacting securities firms, others having their subordinates investigate the equity structure of "Lay Flat Capital," and even a few shrewd individuals had begun inquiring about the backgrounds of "Lay Flat Capital's" minority shareholders.
If those minority shareholders don't have any powerful connections, they wouldn't mind using some "special means" to seize these shares. After all, in this dog-eat-dog world, wealth always belongs to the strong.
Tang Ping smiled slightly.
He remained completely calm.
After all, behind him stood Luo Feng, one of the four giants of the Virtual Universe Company Ganwu Branch, and the most dazzling genius in the Ganwu Universe Kingdom for millions of years!
Even if these powerful realm lords are incredibly bold, they wouldn't dare touch the core interests related to Lord Luo Feng. If they were to scheme against someone, they would only target those insignificant figures with no background or strength.
Happy!