[Dear Mr. Lu Qingshan, Star Investment Company, a subsidiary of Universe Galaxy Bank, safeguards your assets. Our Ant Fund operates on a fifty-year cycle, with a projected return on investment of thirty percent. It has not suffered a loss for fifty thousand consecutive years.]
[Dear Mr. Lu Qingshan... Universe Taiping Insurance...]
[Dear...]
Lu Qingshan read more than a dozen emails. They were basically all advertisements, either asking him to invest or to buy insurance...
These companies were all subsidiaries or partners of Universe Galaxy Bank. They could not be called unreliable, but their advertising methods were rather bizarre.
Of course, Lu Qingshan had no money to invest.
These seventeen Hunyuan Units were liquid funds he urgently needed. There was no telling when he might need to use them, and he had even taken risks for this money. He would definitely keep it in the bank as a demand deposit.
Only the two most important emails remained.
He first opened the one from Universe Galaxy Bank.
"Dear Mr. Lu Qingshan, your account balance has exceeded ten Hunyuan Units, and our bank has automatically upgraded you to a three-star customer. Three-star customers enjoy exclusive VIP services. Our bank has assigned you a dedicated account representative, Qingqing. His Virtual Universe number is...
"In addition, our bank's three-star customers qualify to attend the Ganwu Auction. The next auction will take place in two years, at Hanging City No. 108 on the Ganwu Continent in the Virtual Universe."
Sure enough, having more than ten Hunyuan Units in his account qualified him to attend the Ganwu Auction.
If he wanted to purchase scarce resources in the future, he could go straight to the Ganwu Auction to bid on them. The Ganwu Auction took place once every three years, a very high frequency.
The last message came from the Giant Axe Arena, informing Lu Qingshan that he had been granted a bronze VIP membership at the Giant Axe Arena and could watch Universe Level Giant Axe Life-and-Death Battles for free.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the Treasure Pavilion.
The World Lord expert with an uncanny face, whose gender was impossible to tell, gazed at the Locke Divine Water in the world ring that had just been acquired in the exchange.
"That's right, it's Locke Divine Water, a treasure even my elder brother longs for..."
"My elder brother's Cloud-Touching Vine is still at World Lord Ninth Stage. With enough Locke Divine Water, it could probably advance to the Immortal Realm. At that point, my elder brother would be a powerful existence even among Immortals..."
"And as my elder brother's only relative, once he becomes a powerhouse among Immortals, he will certainly give me his full support in breaking through to Immortal..."
The uncanny man's expression was cold as he looked at the stunning woman opposite him. "Ruyan, do you know that person's position in the Ganwu Dojo, or his name?"
"My lord, I don't know. During the transaction, I intended to ask, but he was far too wary and kept urging me to hurry up with the exchange. I was afraid of arousing his suspicions, so I could only complete the transaction quickly."
Ruyan lowered her head, her eyes filled with dread.
"Yes, you did the right thing. A Domain Lord who possesses Locke Divine Water and is also a member of the Ganwu Dojo is indeed not someone whose identity we can casually pry into. The most important thing for the Treasure Pavilion when doing business with outsiders is our reputation. Let this matter end here. You may leave."
"Yes, my lord."
Ruyan walked out the door in trepidation.
After she had left.
A sharp gleam flashed through the uncanny man's eyes. "Fool, did you really think you could hide those little schemes of yours from me? If it weren't forbidden to make a move in Ganwu City... hmph..."
"Shali, do everything you can to investigate that Domain Lord's identity and background. He has visited our Treasure Pavilion twice, so there must be footage of him. As long as he's at the Ganwu Dojo, he should be easy to find."
"Yes, master... I'll investigate for you shortly."
"Not shortly. Now, right now!"
The uncanny man roared.
The stars and rivers of the galaxy turned, and another month passed in the blink of an eye.
Lu Qingshan received word that the "Highness" from the Ganwu Mystic Region had returned from her training.
He followed Jimi to a hidden space within the Ganwu Dojo headquarters.
"Instructor Lu Qingshan, I've already sent you the information on the mystic region. The Ganwu Mystic Region is the core of the Ganwu Universe Country, and many members of the imperial family reside there. Once you enter, you must obey the rules and must not anger others, especially the three Immortal Gods guarding the mystic region. If you anger them, perhaps only the great Ganwu Country Lord will be able to save your life!"
Listening to Jimi's solemn warning, Lu Qingshan nodded.
"I already understand the mystic region's rules."
"Good. Instructor Lu Qingshan, this is as far as I can take you. I hope that the next time we meet, you'll already be a Three-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner... perhaps we can work together again then."
Jimi activated a mechanism. Ripples suddenly appeared in the space before them. Soon, the ripples dispersed, and a gigantic, multicolored passage appeared before them.
"This is the fixed passage between the Ganwu Mystic Region and the Ganwu Dojo headquarters. You only need to walk to the other side, and you'll automatically arrive in the Ganwu Mystic Region."
"The fixed passage at the Ganwu Dojo headquarters can only reach Wind Thunder Island in the Ganwu Mystic Region. That's where the mystic region's Star Level geniuses live, and it happens to be your destination."
"Once you reach Wind Thunder Island, someone there will naturally arrange everything for you. Just follow their arrangements. Go!"
Under Jimi's gaze, Lu Qingshan stepped into the Divine Kingdom Passage. His body was pulled forward beyond his control. He did not resist, and soon his body disappeared into the multicolored passage.
He did not know how much time had passed.
The sky before him suddenly brightened, and only then did Lu Qingshan realize that he had appeared on a gigantic island.
This place was...
Lu Qingshan looked up and saw an enormous mountain flashing with the light of lightning.
"That's the Lightning Origin Law... and could that azure light be the Wind Origin Law...? No wonder this place is called Wind Thunder Island."
"It seems you've already noticed."
At some unknown point, a man in azure robes with two antennae on his head had appeared beside Lu Qingshan.
Lu Qingshan noticed an azure mark flashing on his forehead.
That was the outward manifestation of Origin Law Recognition.
"Greetings, my lord."
Lu Qingshan cupped his hands. He knew this should be the guide Jimi had mentioned.
"You must be Lu Qingshan. You're quite lucky to have come to the Ganwu Mystic Region while only at the Domain Lord realm. Your chances of breaking through to World Lord in the future will increase greatly."
He pointed to the mountain behind him and said, "Wind Thunder Mountain is an exceptionally rare place for comprehending the Wind and Lightning Origin Laws. Back then, I spent a million years at World Lord before I had the chance to receive permission to enter this place. In the end, I gained the acknowledgment of the Wind Origin Law... ah, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Yang, and I'm an ordinary administrator on Wind Thunder Island."
"Lord Yang."
Lu Qingshan politely saluted him.
"No need to call me lord. Your position is acting special-grade instructor, so we're of equal rank. Just call me Yang... I'll first take you to the instructors' residences, then to Her Highness Ling Yu's residence."
(End of chapter)