Babata: I've Seen It All Now

To be fair, Babata's sudden question caught Qi Fei off guard.

However, he had come here specifically to accept the inheritance, so he did not hesitate.

"If I am able to."

Qi Fei replied.

"Hahaha, of course you are able to."

Babata suddenly burst into loud laughter.

His laughter was exceptionally intense, as if he were venting his emotions.

It was so piercing that even Qi Fei, a Planetary Level Warrior, felt it grating on his ears and had to silently use his spiritual energy to create a barrier to dampen the volume.

"Apologies, I have waited fifty thousand years, so I lost control of my emotions for a moment."

After the laughter subsided, Babata's tone became much lighter.

"With your comprehension, you naturally possess the qualifications to become the master of the Black Ink Star."

"My comprehension?"

Qi Fei asked, feigning confusion.

"Your aptitude does not lie in cultivation, but in comprehending the laws. In reality, your innate talent is actually quite poor. To have broken through to the Planetary Level, I assume you must have obtained a Bloodline Potion?"

Babata asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

Qi Fei directly evaded the question.

"It is normal for you to be wary since this is our first meeting, but you cannot hide anything from me."

Babata projected a screen showing Qi Fei's current physical condition, along with his past performance.

"If you had possessed this kind of aptitude in the past, you wouldn't have been trapped at the Apprentice level for so long."

"I can only say your luck is truly good to have obtained a potion on Earth that is considered priceless even in the universe."

Of course, the greatest stroke of luck was having the great Lord Babata discover you.

Qi Fei remained silent, acting as if his inner secrets had been exposed by Babata.

Babata wore a smug expression, then shifted his tone.

"However, being able to use this ordinary potion to directly enter the origin laws is enough to prove that you are not truly dull-witted; you were simply held back by the bloodline of Earthlings."

He looked at Qi Fei with an approving gaze.

With this kind of talent, even the Black Ink Star in its prime would have taken Qi Fei as a disciple.

Now, he could not afford to miss this opportunity.

"Let's go, follow me to pay respects to your teacher."

As Babata turned, the metal floor of the hall suddenly parted, revealing a passageway.

Qi Fei followed Babata into the passage, descending all the way to an empty octagonal hall.

After the two arrived, a transparent crystal coffin rose from beneath the floor, and lying inside was Hu Yanbo.

After hearing of Hu Yanbo's glorious past achievements, Qi Fei kowtowed to accept him as his teacher under Babata's direction.

Then, a strange power was placed into Qi Fei's consciousness by Babata.

Having read the original story, Qi Fei knew this was the Inheritance Mark left behind by Hu Yanbo before his death, used to help disciples convert their mental energy so they could cultivate the secret techniques of the Black Ink Star lineage more quickly.

Therefore, Qi Fei did not resist.

Subsequently, Babata handed over the Black Wristband that he resided in to Qi Fei.

Along with it came the early-stage weapon Arc Blade Disk, a Space Ring, the Black God Set, a large quantity of Wood Bud Crystal, and a small fragment of the Black Ink Star Spaceship.

This palm-sized fragment was actually the most valuable item Qi Fei currently possessed.

Its raw material was Red Mixed Copper Mother, a material that even the attacks of an Immortal powerhouse could hardly destroy.

After the battle that led to Hu Yanbo's death, this spaceship had only had a small corner broken off.

Let alone a Planetary Level like Qi Fei, even if a Star Level or even a Universe Level warrior held it, it would easily invite a fatal disaster.

Therefore, Babata repeatedly warned Qi Fei not to use it casually.

Qi Fei naturally nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Next, Babata led Qi Fei to complete the master-binding of a Cloud-Touching Vine seedling.

The Cloud-Touching Vine was a form of plant life and a specialty of the Swallowed Star universe.

It could transform into battle armor to provide defense for its master while also assisting in attacking enemies, making it quite popular among various races.

"Babata, are there any other Cloud-Touching Vines?"

Qi Fei remembered that in the original story, when Babata was creating various treasures on Mist Island to attract human powerhouses, he had released a Cloud-Touching Vine catalyzed by Wood Bud Crystal.

Now that Mist Island is gone, that seed should still be in the hands of Babata.

In any case, this item would have to be prepared sooner or later, so it was better to get one for Luo Feng early.

Of course, Qi Fei asking Babata for it wasn't entirely for Luo Feng's sake; he needed to use the Cloud-Touching Vine to lead into the next topic.

"There are more seeds, you want one?"

Babata asked.

"I want to prepare one for my disciple."

Qi Fei said candidly.

"The treasures my master left behind are only enough to cultivate your Cloud-Touching Vine. If you are willing to let your disciple use a Cloud-Touching Vine with the poorest cultivation potential, I don't mind giving it to you."

Babata slightly exaggerated the outcome.

The main point was that they only had so much in their possession, and it couldn't be wasted recklessly.

Qi Fei knew Babata would say something like that.

In the original story, he wasn't even willing to let Luo Feng share shallow martial artist secret techniques—ones not part of the Black Ink Star heritage—with others for cultivation.

Things that required consuming treasures were even less likely to be shared.

However, this worked out perfectly.

"Then, what if..."

Qi Fei paused, appearing to hesitate about whether to speak.

"?"

Babata looked at Qi Fei in confusion.

"I mean, what if I could save a portion of the cultivation costs?"

Qi Fei said after much hesitation.

"Did you obtain other treasures when you got the potion? That wouldn't be impossible, then."

Babata expressed understanding.

After all, since he already possessed something like a Bloodline Potion, which only circulated within major powers, having some extra resources for cultivating plant life wasn't out of the question.

"That is not the case."

Qi Fei shared his Planet-level 3 realm with the Cloud-Touching Vine and placed a few Wood Bud Crystals beside it.

Because of the fruits Babata had fed it earlier, the Cloud-Touching Vine reached the Planet level without even needing to absorb much of the Wood Bud Crystals.

Once it reached Planet-level 3, Qi Fei deactivated the Sharing.

"Why is the digestion speed so fast? How did you do that?"

Babata's surprised voice rang out in Qi Fei's mind.

"I didn't just obtain that thing earlier."

Qi Fei patted his own body.

This led Babata to believe Qi Fei was talking about the bloodline evolution potion.

"I also obtained some special abilities, and the one just now was one of them. It allows me to share my own realm, aptitude, insights, and so on with other existences."

Qi Fei explained to Babata.

"Special abilities? What kind of special ability could have this effect?"

Babata was deeply puzzled.

"According to the information left in my mind, these four seem to be called Innate Secret Techniques. Although I don't understand the principles behind them at all, I can just use them. Babata, do you know why this is?"

Qi Fei put on the appearance of a complete novice who knew nothing.

Babata, meanwhile, was left dazed by Qi Fei's words.

Even with his computational power as an intelligent lifeform, he couldn't quite wrap his head around it.

Innate Secret Techniques, four of them, a human—could these words even be put into the same sentence?

I recall that even my master, as an Immortal Deity, never managed to acquire a servant who possessed two Innate Secret Techniques at once, right?

Qi Fei, an ordinary human, has four?

Could it be that I have actually been discovered by my master's enemies and trapped in some kind of illusion?

Is all of this actually fake? Are they just messing with me?

"...Babata, Babata."

Qi Fei's call brought Babata back to his senses.

"Qi Fei, I think I just had a dream. I dreamt you were talking about some Innate Secret Techniques, and it scared me awake."

Babata sounded a bit muddled, as if he had just woken up from a nap.

"It wasn't a dream, it's real."

Qi Fei said.

Babata suddenly woke up.

"Is everything you just said true?"

He hurriedly asked in pursuit.

Qi Fei did not explain, but instead sent the information regarding the four Innate Secret Techniques directly to Babata via spiritual telekinesis.

Fire in Wood, not bad at all.

Expert Appraisal Technique, it has some substance.

Sharing, quite powerful.

Life Bead...

?

Even with Babata's breadth of knowledge, he couldn't quite grasp this Innate Secret Technique.

To think it can mass-replicate the Innate Secret Techniques of other experts; you didn't just make this up to fool me, did you?

But Babata didn't voice this question.

Since Qi Fei had already shared such secrets with him, it would be truly excessive to go and doubt him now.

After the shock came uncontrollable joy.

Originally, Babata's goal was merely to nurture Qi Fei and continue the legacy of Black Ink Star.

But now, it seemed that Qi Fei might actually be able to avenge Black Ink Star.

Hold it together, don't laugh; Qi Fei is only at the Planet Level, still a long way from becoming an Immortal.

"Qi Fei, try your best not to tell a third person about these things in the future."

Babata tried hard to maintain a serious expression.

"I know, I just trust you."

Qi Fei said straightforwardly.

There was no point in not trusting him; he would be spending a long time with Babata in the future, and it would be impossible not to use his Innate Secret Techniques at all.

Especially the Life Bead and Fire in Wood, both of which were Innate Secret Techniques that assisted in comprehending laws.

"Although you likely don't understand what this represents, thank you for your trust."

Babata said with a solemn face.

"It's nothing, after all, we're in the same boat now."

Qi Fei said casually.

"The same boat, huh..."

Babata sighed, then remembered something.

"Speaking of boats, remember to collect some materials. I need to build a spaceship so I can take you to see the universe when the time comes."

With Qi Fei's current aptitude, by the time his ship was repaired, he would likely have reached the Star Level.

By then, he would be able to retrieve the wealth from the first account left behind by his master.

"Alright, I'll find people to trade with when the time comes."

Qi Fei nodded.

In reality, Earth had a functional, incredibly powerful spaceship, but because it was too powerful, he didn't dare touch it at all right now.

If it were noticed by some high-level expert who then decided to kill him and seize his goods, that would be troublesome.

It would be fine after the Genius Tournament.

"However, I didn't know you could build spaceships, Babata."

Qi Fei deliberately remarked with emotion.

"I am an intelligent lifeform created by an Immortal Deity; never mind spaceships, I even possess the manufacturing methods for those high-level Telekinetic Weapons."

Babata said proudly.

"That impressive? Can I take a look?"

Qi Fei asked curiously.

"You? Your focus right now should be on cultivating properly; why would you want to look at those things?"

Babata put on the appearance of a strict teacher.

"Just curious, I want to look at them as a pastime outside of cultivation."

Qi Fei casually fabricated a reason.

"Besides, I'm quite skilled with fire-attribute energy; perhaps I can make money by crafting equipment or concocting potions. After all, the master's wealth will eventually run out one day."

This, of course, was also made up.

As long as he enters the Virtual Universe Company through the Genius Tournament, Qi Fei will never be short of money and won't need to forge equipment himself at all.

He is asking for this on behalf of the other Qi Feis.

Dou Po Qi Fei needs prescriptions from various worlds to broaden his horizons.

Heavenly Jewel Change Qi Fei needs weapons from various worlds as references so he can design Physical Manifestation Blueprints.

Witch Qi Fei also wants to absorb technologies from other worlds, both scientific and cultivation-based, to improve her equipment crafting skills and earn money.

After all, with Sharing, he can have as much biological material as he wants.

Not learning deep processing himself would be equivalent to letting others make money for nothing.

Even Shen San Qi Fei is very interested in the technology of combining monster materials with metals in the Devouring World.

He is preparing to study it and earn a title like Divine Weapon Forger.

Only Coiling Dragon Qi Fei has no interest in these things, spending his time either comprehending laws or peeping at Linley.

"Fine, I'll organize the data and send it to you later."

Babata was convinced by Qi Fei's reasoning.

Considering that Qi Fei becoming an Immortal is almost a certainty, the wealth left behind by his master might indeed not be enough.

It is safer for Qi Fei to earn money through his craft rather than going out on adventures.

"However, just treat it as a pastime for now; don't waste too much energy on it."

Babata urged.

"That goes without saying."

Qi Fei promised.

Rest assured, when the time comes, I won't even open a book; I'll just turn on Sharing and stuff it into my brain.

He is very clear that at this stage, cultivation is everything.

"That's good. By the way, you said you are best at the fire attribute?"

Babata asked with some confusion.

"That's right."

While speaking, Qi Fei used his comprehension of the Law of Fire Origin to conjure a fireball for Babata.

Incidentally, while adjusting his comprehension of the laws, he discovered that the laws of the same origin on his side are not as clearly demarcated as they are in the Coiling Dragon World.

To be precise, the laws of the same origin on his side have different directions, such as the Three Phases of water. But these three phases are all encompassed by the greater Water Law, naturally integrated together.

It is not like the Coiling Dragon World where one has to comprehend them one by one and then figure out how to fuse them on their own.

In fact, after comparing them later, Qi Fei discovered that most worlds are like this, but it is particularly obvious on his side.

This discovery made Coiling Dragon Qi Fei exceptionally happy; the Seven-Element Great Perfection is within reach.

"It really is the Law of Fire Origin. Wait, don't tell me you even know the wood element?"

Babata asked, looking somewhat dazed.

"I haven't studied the wood element much; for now, I only know the domain."

As Qi Fei spoke, he dispersed the fireball, and green Genetic Origin Energy resembling vines wrapped around him.

It was the Domain of Wood.

"But I should be able to get started in a while."

This wasn't Qi Fei bragging; he really had that intention.

Moreover, for the sake of future convenience.

Hong's Domain of Light, Thor's Domain of Lightning, and Luo Feng's Domain of Metal—Qi Fei planned to mooch off all of them to see if he could get started with the corresponding laws.

--The Law of Light in the Devouring World encompasses darkness, so after the darkness attribute from the other Qi Feis was shared over, Qi Fei estimated that he already possessed the aptitude for light.

In any case, he wouldn't be able to do without these laws in the future, so he might as well comprehend them early and get them recognized by the origin laws.

"...Impressive."

Even Babata could only give this evaluation.

To get started with two origin laws during the planetary stage, and even be on the verge of starting a third—this comprehension is truly terrifying.