But the next moment, they all began fawning over Lin Ming.
Some praised him as a promising young man, others called him extraordinarily gifted, and some even claimed he was certain to become a Thirteenth Tier powerhouse one day.
Their faces were plastered with ingratiating smiles, as though Lin Ming were their long-lost father. Someone even declared that his spear technique was unrivaled in the world and that his name would one day resound throughout the universe.
Lan Xinghai forced a flattering smile and stepped forward to ask:
"Young friend Lin Ming, where is your home planet? I could grant you an official title and reward your home planet as well. A planet capable of raising someone like you must be extraordinary!"
There was a hint of probing in his voice. He wanted to learn more about Lin Ming's background. If he could win Lin Ming over, the Azure Empire's strength would grow enormously.
He even began imagining how much the Azure Empire's standing with the Galactic Empire would rise if Lin Ming were there to back it.
Lin Ming found the speed with which they had changed their tune tiresome. He almost wished A Yales had kept up her earlier arrogance. Then he would have had a reason to strike. Unfortunately, she had completely lost her nerve.
Standing in the center of the hall, Lin Ming suddenly remembered a problem. He did not know Blue Star's exact location.
The Star Shuttle Ye Lingyun had given him could only travel one way, from Blue Star to the Azure Empire. It could not chart a route back. After a moment's thought, he took the shuttle from his Storage Ring and handed it to Lan Xinghai.
"Can you help me locate my home planet?"
Lan Xinghai felt a wave of relief when