Moya Crystals

"Do you need to step aside for a moment?" Yin Congyang asked Luo Hua with a smile, indicating that he was about to deal with the two men.

"I passed the Martial Artist Combat Assessment too, you know. I've seen blood. Don't underestimate me..." Luo Hua shook his head. Seeing the playful look in Yin Congyang's eyes, he said helplessly, "All right, all right. I haven't actually killed anyone, okay..."

Yin Congyang smiled at Luo Hua. "Why don't you do it, then?"

Luo Hua's expression tightened. He gave a bitter smile and waved his hand, signaling that Yin Congyang should do it. After all, they'd already had one guest take care of things; there was no need to bother another.

Yin Congyang raised his axe and struck each man on the head with the back of the blade. Under the tremendous force—nearly ten times his normal strength—even the Black God Set couldn't withstand the blows, and both men's heads were crushed.

As their life signs faded, the Black God Sets automatically detached from their bodies, reverting to thick black gloves. Strangely, not a drop of blood had touched them.

Yin Congyang bent down and picked them up, then casually tossed one to Luo Hua. He marveled, "So this is the Black God Set... Perfect, one for each of us." When Luo Hua looked ready to speak, he raised a hand. "You don't need to refuse. I'm on my own with no one to worry about, so there's no point in me keeping an extra set. Besides, you can't wear two sets at once. And with a Black God Set, you'll be safer. Don't forget, the Luo Family is relying on you now..."

Luo Hua looked at the Black God Set in his hands and nodded silently. Then he said solemnly to Yin Congyang, "We were lucky to have you here today, Mr. Yin. I can't thank you enough. If there's ever anything you need from the Luo Family, please just ask. We won't refuse!"

"You're making too much of it, Luo Hua. Even without me, you would've only lost some resources. They might not have dared to risk universal condemnation by harming you or your family. Just don't blame me for meddling!" He smiled, then added, "And you don't have to keep calling me Mr. Yin. We're about the same age. Just call me Congyang. I call you by your name, after all. If you consider me a friend, don't be so formal. Besides, I live in Bright Moon Residential District too. We're neighbors."

"Sure, Yang-ge." Luo Hua let out a soft sigh. "You said yourself that they might not have dared. Even if the chances were slim, it still could've happened."

Yin Congyang glanced outside. The fight hadn't lasted long, but it had caused quite a commotion. The residential district's martial artist patrol had already received the alarm and was on its way to the Luo Family.

Turning back to Luo Hua, he said, "I'll head back first. You can handle things from here. It'd be best not to mention me. Just say that the robot your brother left at home killed the intruders. That'll serve as a warning to outsiders. And make sure your parents are on the same page..."

Luo Hua understood and agreed wholeheartedly.

Yin Congyang waved casually, then leaped out through the open window. After a few bounds, he vanished into the night.

Under the sea, Luo Feng had also learned the whole story through the metal robot. The Golden Horned Behemoth swam back and forth in a rage. "Good! Good! I just wish I'd been there. I'd never have let those two shameless bastards die so easily..."

His family was the one thing Luo Feng would never tolerate anyone threatening. "Thank goodness Yin Congyang was there. Otherwise, Mom and Dad, my younger brother, and the two children..."

"Soon. In a few more months, my Earthling body will be ready..."

The incident in which Sago and Vino had forced their way into the Luo Family caused an uproar, drawing the world's attention. But the matter was quickly suppressed: the intruders had been killed outright, and Atkin had also used the HR Alliance to apply pressure behind the scenes and quiet the storm.

Intimidated by the power of the Luo Family's robots, Atkin, Yan Hai, and the others no longer dared to target the Luo Family. They turned their attention back to the struggle for power and a life of indulgence.

But they wouldn't have many days left to enjoy themselves. Luo Feng was about to break out of his shell beneath the sea.

Yin Congyang returned to his villa and stood by the window, gazing up at the stars as he silently calculated the time. Mm, it won't be long now. In a year at most, I'll be able to go into space...

He put the thought aside, returned to the underground training room, and reflected on what he had gained and lost in his fight against the two Planetary Level martial artists and Spiritual Masters.

Afterward, Yin Congyang took out the Black God Set and examined it for a while. He put on one of the glove-shaped sets. Nothing happened at first, but after thirty seconds, it felt as if a needle had pricked his thumb. The entire black glove seemed to boil as droplets of black liquid trembled, while pain rippled through all five fingers, his palm, and the back of his hand.

Thin streams of red blood flowed into the black droplets. The process lasted more than ten minutes before the glove finally settled down.

"Wow, as expected of a Planetary Level Origin Energy battle suit. It really is incredible." Yin Congyang watched the Black God Set change shape at his will, thoroughly enjoying himself. "Too bad it can't protect against Soul Attacks!"

A few days later, Luo Hua came to visit.

Yin Congyang welcomed him into the living room, and they sat down as host and guest. He personally made tea for him.

Holding his teacup, Luo Hua looked at Yin Congyang and said, "Yang-ge, dealing with the aftermath of this whole mess has worn me out. I went to the Ministry of State Security five times alone, while you've been enjoying yourself..."

Seeing Yin Congyang's half-amused expression, Luo Hua said helplessly, "All right, all right. It wasn't your responsibility in the first place. I came today to thank you for stepping in the other day. I brought you something..."

As he spoke, Luo Hua set down his teacup and took a beautiful box from his bag, placing it on the table. He opened it gently. Inside were five Moya Crystals, giving off an enticing fragrance.

Luo Hua nudged the box toward Yin Congyang and smiled. "Yang-ge, we can never repay you for helping us. The Moya Crystals are about the only thing our family can offer. I hope you won't think it's too little..."

Yin Congyang looked at the Moya Crystals in the box and nodded gently. "I stepped in out of indignation, not for a reward. But if I refuse outright, I imagine you won't feel right about it... Besides, Moya Crystals really are miraculous treasures, and they'd be useful to me right now. How about this? I'll take one, and you can take the rest back."

He reached into the box and took one Moya Crystal, then closed the lid and pushed it back toward Luo Hua. Seeing that Luo Hua seemed about to protest, he smiled. "There's no need to be so generous. Taking one Moya Crystal is already a good deal for me. After all, these treasures can probably only be found in ruins. They're nonrenewable resources—every one used is one less left!"

Luo Hua didn't know where Moya Crystals came from, but Yin Congyang's reasoning made sense to him. "You're right, Yang-ge. But if you hadn't been there, Sago Nehru and Vino would've taken all these Moya Crystals, and my family might've been in danger too. So..."

"Enough. Don't go on and on about it. Let's leave it at this." Yin Congyang cut him off with a smile. "Moya Crystals can help someone break through to Planetary Level, but I don't think breaking through will be difficult for me. That fight the other day gave me some insights. I might break through in a few months."

Seeing how firm Yin Congyang was, Luo Hua could only put the box away. "All right, then. I'll be waiting for you to break through. When you do, I'll have a Planetary Level friend too, haha..."

Yin Congyang put away the Moya Crystal. The two of them grew even closer and exchanged contact information. Yin Congyang greatly admired Luo Hua. With Luo Feng away, protecting the Luo Family required no small amount of fortitude and skill.

The two chatted happily. Luo Hua had lost the use of his legs when he was young and had recovered with the help of Water of Life, which had made him calm and steady. Yin Congyang selectively shared stories from his first half-year in the wilderness, and each of them was impressed by the other's experiences.

After a long conversation, Luo Hua took his leave. Before he went, he warmly invited Yin Congyang to visit his home. Yin Congyang smiled and accepted the invitation.