Having satisfied his urge to revisit old places, Jing Yi began attending to serious business.
He told humanity about the Cosmic Alliance—the Alliance stipulated that only civilizations capable of entering space could qualify. Before that, they could only be considered primitive civilizations; even with someone to recommend them, they could not join the Alliance. But once they could venture into space independently, it meant they had advanced to a Level 1 civilization. If another civilization recommended them, they could join the Cosmic Alliance.
Jing Yi laid out the facts and handed over all kinds of information, leaving them to make their own decision. If they wanted to join, Mi Star could serve as their sponsor. If they did not, no one would force them...
In the end, Earth chose to join the Cosmic Alliance.
This brought a hundred harms and not a single benefit. Once they joined, it would be like finding an organization to belong to. Such an opportunity was rare—how could they let it pass?
The first aliens formally received were a friendly race that shared the same origins as Earth people. Heaven truly favored Earth! Things would certainly keep getting better and better!
Qin Meng and Jing Yi spent several months enjoying themselves on Earth. Only after settling this matter did they set off on their return journey.
On the way back, Qin Meng noticed that Jing Yi had clearly become much more at ease. His entire being exuded a relaxed air, making him increasingly resemble a lazy big cat.
Jing Yi glanced at him sidelong. "What, do you want to ask me?"
Qin Meng said, "May I?"
Jing Yi smiled. "It's a very long story. Once upon a time..."
Author's Note: Well, this is where the story ends. I won't go into all the regrets one