Jiang Changkong rose early the next morning after a silent night.
Knowing Heng Xuanqing was coming to deliver Star Stones, he could not sleep.
Standing outside the research institute, Jiang Changkong gazed into the distance. Why had he not arrived yet?
"Changkong, breakfast is ready."
Tang Ruoxi called out, carrying a bowl of noodles.
"Sister Ruoxi, you and Professor Yun eat. I have something to do."
Jiang Changkong had no appetite for breakfast. The thought of Star Stones excited him.
Heng Xueyue's third uncle had once been deeply favored by the family, though that was no longer the case.
But during last night's conversation, he had learned that this third uncle had once swallowed up countless resources and taken many Star Stones. That made him very happy.
No matter how recklessly he had squandered things over the years, he must have quite a stockpile left, right?
For a figure of his stature to come strutting out, he had to be carrying at least tens of thousands of Star Stones, didn't he?
Anything less would not suit his status!
"Leave him alone. This guy's up so early for the first time. Who knows what he's waiting for?" Professor Yun said.
Buzz.
A chill swept over them. A full moon hung in the void as Heng Xuanqing arrived beneath its light.
The entrance was exactly the same. They truly were family.
Excitement flickered in Jiang Changkong's eyes. Whether he could bring all four martial arts to perfection and step into the late Star Spirit realm depended on this third uncle.
"Jiang Changkong, you bullied a member of my Heng Family. Today, Heng Xuanqing will not spare you."
With a cold shout, Heng Xuanqing arrived outside the research institute, carrying surging Lunar Star Power.
His long hair fluttered, moonlight danced around him, and