Slave Trader

"Second level perfected? Comprehending a domain?"

Tian Shi's heart pounded wildly!

A domain... comprehended at the Planetary level...

What kind of powerful existence would that be?

And how difficult would it be to reach such a level?

Can I do it? Tian Shi could not help but feel uneasy.

That was the standard for the universe's top geniuses. Could he really manage it?

His teacher had said he held high expectations for him, but Tian Shi truly did not know whether he could do it...

If he failed, would he not be letting his teacher down?

"It seems you have yet to build confidence in yourself." Wang Yu looked at him and spoke calmly.

"You have only just begun cultivating, and your origins are rather humble. Having suddenly come into contact with the vast universe, it is only natural for you to lack confidence."

"It does not matter. If you have no confidence in yourself, then have confidence in your teacher."

"Teacher, this..." Tian Shi froze, not understanding.

"What I mean is..." Wang Yu said calmly.

"If you cannot believe in yourself, then believe in your teacher!"

"If your teacher says you can do it, then you can do it!"

His words were resolute, filled with absolute confidence.

Tian Shi was shaken to the core!

Looking at his teacher's imposing face, an inexplicable surge of passion rose within him.

That's right... what was I doubting?

What kind of person was his teacher? A Universe-level powerhouse who ruled over more than a hundred planets!

His teacher had taken a liking to him, accepted him as a disciple, and bestowed upon him a profound secret manual...

If his teacher said he could do it, then he could definitely do it!

"Yes, Teacher!" Tian Shi's gaze became firm as he nodded forcefully.

"This disciple understands! I will certainly strive to achieve it! I will never disappoint Teacher's expectations!"

"Very good." Wang Yu nodded in satisfaction.

Tian Shi was still a child.

His background was humble as well, so it was normal for him to lack confidence.

But that was a small matter. It was not difficult to fool a child with a few lofty-sounding words that seemed impressive.

It was all for his own good.

"Alright, then I shall now preach to you."

"When you used the Fire Refinement Secret Manual just now, it appeared quite powerful, but there were actually many mistakes. Your exertion of force was crude, and your efficiency was low."

"Listen carefully. I will begin with the five most obvious errors."

Tian Shi immediately held his breath and listened intently.

Wang Yu's voice was calm as he pointed out Tian Shi's mistakes in using the secret manual one by one.

With every error he mentioned, Tian Shi's expression changed.

At first, Tian Shi merely listened attentively. But the more he heard, the wider his eyes grew, and the more shocked he became!

So... those were all mistakes?

I had not noticed them at all!

In just a few short remarks, Wang Yu analyzed the five most obvious mistakes with crystal clarity.

Tian Shi listened in rapt attention, feeling both ashamed and awed.

He was ashamed because he had made so many mistakes without realizing it, yet had even thought his earlier performance was quite good...

He was awed because his teacher had merely taken a casual look and seen through every problem. His realm was simply unfathomable!

As a Universe-level powerhouse, even though he comprehended the Water Origin Law, it was not difficult for him to guide a low-level Planetary-level secret manual despite the difference in laws.

For example, when fighting others, even if he did not comprehend the Fire Law, would he truly be completely clueless when facing an opponent using flame secret techniques, unable to understand any of their methods?

If that were the case, how could he fight?

The truth was that, as long as he had enough experience, he could naturally see the flaws and weaknesses in the other party's flame secret techniques and find an opportunity to win.

Thus, asking him to explain high-level Fire Law to Tian Shi would not work, but pointing out individual errors at this low level posed no problem at all.

As for Force Amplitude, that was even easier.

With the Preaching Ground's tenfold teaching effect and Tian Shi's astonishing comprehension, after hearing the lecture only once, Tian Shi immediately corrected one of the five errors Wang Yu had pointed out.

Each time Wang Yu witnessed such heaven-defying comprehension and improvement right before his eyes, he could not help but feel amazed.

This was a true genius!

After listening to the lesson, Tian Shi went to contemplate and digest what he had gained.

Wang Yu estimated that the boy might be able to cultivate the first level to its peak in about a year.

Starting the second level at the Planetary level would absolutely not be a problem. The only question was whether he could cultivate it to the peak and comprehend a domain.

Of course, a genius like this would most likely manage it.

"But does cultivating a secret manual not count as an achievement?" Wang Yu pondered. Tian Shi had mastered the first level of the Fire Refinement Secret Manual, yet the system had sent no notification or reward.

"Does he need to cultivate the first level to its peak? Or all seven levels? Or does cultivating secret manuals simply not count?"

For a powerhouse to cultivate a low-level secret manual was very simple. If the gap in strength was large enough, they could master it with a single glance.

Though the Fire Refinement Secret Manual was an ordinary ultimate technique, its first level only corresponded to the Planetary level. A Universe-level powerhouse like him could learn it at a glance.

On a higher level, if a powerhouse like the Chaos City Lord looked at Hu Yan Bo's self-created Soul Seal, the instant he learned the secret manual's contents, it would be equivalent to having fully mastered it. He could even optimize and improve it, making it far more powerful than Hu Yan Bo himself.

As long as one's level was high enough, nothing at lower levels held any secrets. That was only natural.

After all, so-called secret manuals were fundamentally applications born from one's understanding of power and laws.

For example, the Time and Space Sketches used to interpret the Nine Universe Primal Chaos Stele contained 10,829 secret manuals derived by its creator from the Nine Universe Primal Chaos Stele.

Powerhouses could create low-level secret manuals without limit.

So, if cultivating secret manuals also counted as an achievement and earned him rewards, then as long as his citizens had sufficiently high realms, they could endlessly seek out the low-level contents of various secret manuals, instantly comprehend them, and farm rewards...

It seemed the system would most likely not allow him to exploit such a loophole.

Several more days passed.

Though the time was short, the territory developed steadily.

One Star-level instructor after another, recruited at great expense, arrived to teach one hundred million Apprentice Grade citizens.

Wang Yu did not have particularly high expectations for them. These were already citizens with somewhat better aptitude. He would simply see how many could reach tenfold Force Amplitude after a year of Star-level instruction and earn him more money.

Large numbers of Apprentice Grade and Planetary-level slaves were also continuously being delivered by slave traders.

A massive silver-gray transport ship slowly descended into War God Star's docking port.

The hatch opened, and a lean elderly man with a hooked nose, dressed in luxurious black robes, flew out first.

He hovered in midair with his hands behind his back, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surroundings.

After observing for a while, he finally descended to the ground.

Administrator Venina hurried over with more than ten people. Arriving before Sha Luo, she bowed respectfully. "Lord Sha Luo, I am Venina, steward to Lord Wang Yu. Welcome to War God Star!"

A faint smile appeared on Sha Luo's face as he replied mildly, "You are too polite. Lord Wang Yu is a major client of mine. It is only proper that I personally come to visit!"

"You are too kind, Lord Sha Luo," Venina quickly said.

"The lord has prepared a banquet. Please follow me."

"Mm." Sha Luo nodded.

Venina's group respectfully led Sha Luo toward Wang Yu's palace.

This man was a Universe-level powerhouse and a slave trader active throughout the Blue Silver Empire and several surrounding elementary nations. Naturally, they had to welcome someone like him with due respect.

Upon reaching the palace, Wang Yu met Sha Luo with a smile.

"Mr. Sha Luo, forgive me for not welcoming you from afar."

"Lord Wang Yu is too polite. I was the one who came to visit unannounced. I hope you will not take offense." Sha Luo smiled and cupped his hands.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two took their respective seats as host and guest.

The attendants swiftly poured Sha Luo some wine. Wang Yu raised his cup. "Mr. Sha Luo arrived so suddenly that I had no time to make many preparations. Please forgive any shortcomings in my hospitality."

Sha Luo laughed heartily and promptly raised his cup in return. "Lord Wang Yu, you are being too formal! The slaves you have ordered from me recently have been numerous indeed. You have given me a great deal of business, so it is only right that I personally visit such a major client!"

"On the contrary, I came unannounced and may have been presumptuous. I hope Your Lordship will forgive me!"

"To thank Your Lordship for this major business, I specially selected one hundred superior Star-level slaves with sixth-grade bloodlines for this delivery. They are the finest stock I have on hand. I would never readily bring them out for anyone else!"

"Oh? Sixth-grade bloodlines? Then I must thank Mr. Sha Luo." Wang Yu smiled and nodded.

After exchanging a few more polite remarks, they enjoyed the banquet's food and wine while chatting. Sha Luo did most of the talking, enthusiastically recounting what he had seen and heard in the several elementary nations around the region.

Wang Yu mostly just listened with a smile, looking as though he were all ears.

Quietly watching this fellow's performance.

He came to visit personally just because I gave him business? Wang Yu thought.

That is probably not the case.

I did buy quite a few slaves, but the total was not so astonishing that it would truly be worth a major merchant who had dealt in slaves for tens of thousands of years rushing over to visit.

Most likely... he does not see me as a client, but as a fat sheep!

This guy most likely came to probe my background!