The Initial Universe, Chaos City, Qingshan Residence.
"Greetings Myriad Laws Venerable."
The guard, dressed in a purple robe, bowed respectfully.
Lu Qingshan looked at the purple-clad guard, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, and asked with a smile, "Does the City Lord have any orders?"
"The city lord instructed me to deliver this World Ring to Myriad Laws Venerable." The guard, dressed in a purple robe, carefully took out a World Ring.
"Oh, I've received the item. Thank you for your help."
Lu Qingshan nodded slightly and accepted the World Ring.
"This is simply my duty; I won't disturb you any longer, Myriad Laws Venerable." The purple-clad guard bowed respectfully again, then turned and left.
After the other party left, Lu Qingshan took a closer look at the World Ring.
The purple-clad guards of the City Lord's Mansion usually only appear when something important happens, such as the time when the Dragon Whale King was granted the Beast God Inheritance Token. Whenever they appear, something big is sure to happen.
"What exactly is inside this World Ring? And why does it have to be personally delivered to me by the purple-clad guard?"
Back in his secluded cultivation chamber at Qingshan Residence, Lu Qingshan finally retrieved the items from his World Ring.
There was nothing else inside the ring, only ten fist-sized fruits, half red and half blue.
Lu Qingshan took them all out. These fruits emitted a strange aroma, and just one breath of it made him feel refreshed. His body felt a faint craving.
Moreover, the temperature of the fruit changes constantly when held in the hand; sometimes it feels like holding a scorching hot iron ball, and sometimes it feels like holding a block of ice that has stood for millennia.
"What is this thing? I don't even have the necessary permissions to search for it?"
Based on the appearance of the fruit, Lu Qingshan had Nasus search for it, but found nothing.
In other words, the fruit's search privileges are higher than his own.
He's now Universe Venerable —a five-star member of the Hongmeng Alliance —with considerable authority. Only information from those above the Universe Master is shielded from him. In other words, these seemingly ordinary fruits are actually treasures only a Universe Master can use?
What's this----
Just then, Nasus reminded him that he had received an email. Lu Qingshan checked his email and then showed a hint of surprise.
The email came from the City Lord's Mansion, and it contained an introduction to this fruit, which has a name: Ice Flame Spirit Fruit!
Ice Flame Spirit Fruit, what a fitting name! No wonder it's sometimes scalding hot and sometimes icy cold.
As Lu Qingshan read the subsequent description, he learned that the Ice Flame Spirit Fruit grows in an extremely dangerous place in the Universe Ocean, and possesses powerful abilities once mature. It can be used to enhance the life Gene Multiplier of the Universe Master.
It's a treasure that can boost Gene Multiplier!
Lu Qingshan was somewhat disappointed that he hadn't found anything similar in the Human Race Treasury, but he never expected that the Chaos City Lord would send it over so quickly.
After a moment's thought, Lu Qingshan naturally understood the reason.
Human Race Treasury cannot be without oversight. What the Universe Venerable traded within it is essentially no secret. If the Universe Master wanted to investigate, he could easily find out, not to mention the Chaos City Lord who himself resides in the Initial Universe.
Luo Feng had learned this lesson the hard way. He placed a very important token from a Primal Star on it for evaluation, and as a result, other Universe Master found out and wanted to exchange it for him. After he refused, he offended many people for no reason.
When Lu Qingshan used the Human Race Treasury, he naturally kept a close eye on things. He would never take out something like the Universe Boat Token, but he didn't care about some True Treasure or even Ordinary Supreme Treasure.
He will only use items that match his current strength and that are generally beneath the notice of Universe Master; otherwise, it would only create unnecessary trouble for himself.
Lu Qingshan never expected that the Chaos City Lord would actually send him the treasure he needed after learning that his search had been fruitless.
" The Chaos City Lord is a good person!"
Lu Qingshan sighed and continued reading the information about the Ice Flame Spirit Fruit.
According to the email, an Ice Flame Spirit Fruit can increase a Gene Level by about 10 times, which is higher than the upper limit of the treasures Lu Qingshan had previously inquired about. It can be used for Gene Level up to 1000 times.
There are 10 Ice Flame Spirit Fruit here, which can roughly increase one's Gene Level by 100 times.
Of course, this data is based on the assumption that the genetic Universe Master will continue to improve upon the previous one. If the original genetic universe master already has 200, 300, or even 700 or 800 times the genetic universe mastery, then the improvement rate will be much lower.
This is a very normal phenomenon.
It is common sense that the higher the Gene Level, the greater the cost of increasing Gene Multiplier.
Without this limitation, every Universe Master could reach a Ten Thousand Times Gene. However, in reality, Universe Master with a Ten Thousand Times Gene are extremely rare; most are around the Level 5.
Of course, there are exceptions, such as the Yan Emperor of the Yan God Race.
He evolved to the level of Ten Thousand Times Gene entirely thanks to the training of Sitting Mountain Guest. Although he didn't reach the Perfect Gene, he wasn't far off. However, his combat power was only enough to put him at the same level as the Lord of Sky Wolf.
Lu Qingshan was also curious as to why Yan Emperor was so stupid. He possessed Peak Supreme Treasure and a Ten Thousand Times Gene, yet his combat power was so weak. He was almost beaten to death by the Level 4 Lord of Ice Peak. It was simply too embarrassing. No wonder the Sitting Mountain Guest didn't want to acknowledge him!
After putting the Ice Flame Spirit Fruit back, Lu Qingshan sighed inwardly once again, thinking that the Chaos City Lord was a good person.
These 10 Ice Flame Spirit Fruit are probably worth more than the debt owed by the Ganwu Country Lord; clearly, this is an extremely precious gift.
Lu Qingshan kept this kindness in his heart. In the future, when he had more and more Supreme Supreme Treasure than he could use, he would take out one or two and give them to the Chaos City Lord, so that he could also experience how rich the returns were from investing in the Great Dao.
Although the Ice Flame Spirit Fruit is excellent, Lu Qingshan will not use it himself. He will bestow it upon Silver Eyes first to maximize its value.
" Silver Eyes should have already gone to the Maple Leaf Empire, right?"
Having been back in the Initial Universe for so many years, and with even more time passing in the outside world, Lu Qingshan hadn't paid attention to Silver Eyes ' news. He entered the Virtual Universe and used his access permissions to check his sub-account.
"This guy is still playing games!"
Seeing the Silver Eyes directing troops in the game, Lu Qingshan shook his head slightly.
No wonder this guy doesn't have enough money; he's supporting so many people. Silver Eyes is playing a game similar to StarCraft.
In the game, Silver Eyes has created an empire, conquered a small portion of the star system, and is currently at war with several neighboring nations, intending to occupy the entire star system. He spends money like water every day, supporting countless individuals and studios that farm gold.
In this game, he's practically a super-rich player!
Although his disciple was addicted to games and lacked ambition, his teacher, Lu Qingshan, did not blame him.
Silver Eyes had been holding back for too long in the Ice Prison, so letting loose wouldn't hurt. In the Virtual Universe, there's no harm in indulging as much as you want.
Besides, it's just a game, it doesn't cost too much. It's just that Silver Eyes is Special Lifeform, and it's not very convenient for her to earn money in Human Territory, otherwise she wouldn't need him, her teacher, to help her recharge.
" Nasus, transfer 100 million Hunyuan Unit to Silver Eyes ' account," Lu Qingshan instructed.
After the funds arrived, Lu Qingshan stopped paying attention to Silver Eyes.
Several days later, he quietly left the Initial Universe.
Maple Leaf Empire, Crescent Moon Star.
Since Maple Leaf Star was taken into the Divine Kingdom of the Thousand-Vine Star-Eating Grass by Lu Qingshan, the capital of the Maple Leaf Empire has been moved to Crescent Moon Star.
The current emperor of the Maple Leaf Empire is a descendant of Lu Qingshan from who knows how many generations ago, and is currently only at the Universe Level 9 —a level he has reached through sheer hard work and resources.
To become the emperor of an empire, one must be an outstanding figure of their time.
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This demonstrates just how difficult it is for a rudimentary civilization to give birth to a Universe Level.
Even some nascent civilizations have experienced Universe Level periods of stagnation, only managing to survive by relying on the various means left behind by their predecessors, such as technological weapons and treasures for cultivating plant life.
Even so, every year many civilized nations disappear into the long river of history.
Lu Qingshan Teleportation to a secluded street on Crescent Moon Star. This place was relatively close to the royal palace of Crescent Moon Star, but it had retained its original appearance and had not been assimilated by reinforced concrete.
" Tianyi Master Tianyi, our family business has been operating legally for over a thousand years, paying taxes to the empire every year without fail. Why should I be forced to move out with just a word?"
A voice filled with indignation rang out, and Lu Qingshan stopped and turned to look.
"What are you babbling about? Just move out. Your documents aren't complete, so get out of here right now."
The speaker was an effeminate young man dressed in the uniform of an official of the Maple Leaf Empire.
He was accompanied by two burly men with dragon and tiger carvings.
"Old man, get out of here, don't push your luck."
"Yes, if you don't leave, we'll smash up your shabby shop! Don't think we won't do anything just because we're here in the capital!"
The two burly men threatened.
"I have my credentials, and they are complete, bearing the official seal of the Maple Leaf Empire's Commerce Department."
The old man took out several documents from his pocket.
"Really? Let me see."
The effeminate young man snatched the documents without even glancing at them. He conjured a flame in his hand, and instantly the documents turned to ashes.
"Now? Show me your documents."
The effeminate young man said with a smile.
"You—you—how could you do this? This is outrageous! You've seized by force and deception, a disgrace to the teachings of our ancestors!"
The old man was so angry that he trembled all over.
"Snap."
The effeminate young man slapped the old man to the ground, spat out a mouthful of phlegm, and said, "You old bastard, you dare mention the name of my ancestor? That was my ancestor, Lu Tianyi's ancestor, not yours!"
Then he gave the instructions.
"That old guy wouldn't listen to reason, so he smashed up his shop. It just so happens that my shop also needs renovations for its opening."
However, his two henchmen hesitated to act. He turned around and demanded, "What are you two bastards doing?"
The two remained motionless, not even blinking. The effeminate young man finally noticed something was wrong, and his expression changed slightly.
At that moment, Lu Qingshan stepped in front of him.
"Your surname is Lu?"
"Yes—yes—my name is Lu Tianyi, a member of the Maple Leaf Empire's royal family. Who are you? Don't act recklessly. This is the Maple Leaf Empire's capital city. Even if you're Universe Level expert, once you make a move, you won't be able to escape."
Lu Tianyi said in a panic.
"Who am I? I also have the surname Lu—however, I hereby declare that you no longer have the surname Lu, and your entire lineage will no longer bear the surname Lu!"
Lu Qingshan snorted coldly.
"What gives you the right—"
Before the effeminate boy could finish speaking, he and the two burly men collapsed to the ground, falling silent.
"Greetings, Ancestor."
The old man who had been knocked to the ground crawled over and knelt down.
You know me.
Lu Qingshan's tone became much calmer.
"Yes, I know him. My family has always kept portraits of our ancestors."
The old man struggled to his feet, went inside, and quickly ran out again, taking out an Elder Gu scroll.
As the scroll unfolds, it reveals a handsome man in a blue robe, who appears to be exactly like Lu Qingshan.
"My own descendants don't remember their ancestor, but you, an outsider, do."
Lu Qingshan smiled slightly and helped the old man up.
"Ancestor, you single-handedly protected the entire Maple Leaf Empire, allowing us to Anju. We will naturally remember your image forever. The empire has developed too quickly, and it is inevitable that some parasites will emerge. Ancestor, please do not worry about it."
"You're actually trying to comfort me now."
Lu Qingshan waved his hand.
"Don't worry, this won't happen again. Just run your shop well, and I'll guarantee you'll be fine for a million years to come."
"Thank you, Ancestor."
Lu Qingshan glanced back at the three people lying on the ground, then flicked his hand, and the three corpses vanished instantly.
The next second, three corpses landed deep within the palace, on a luxurious bed.
The emperor of the Maple Leaf Empire, who was playing with a beautiful woman on the bed, was startled. Then a voice transmission came, and he turned pale. He didn't care that there were other people present, and he immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Three days later, the emperor of the Maple Leaf Empire abdicated, and another Universe Level genius from the Lu Family succeeded him.
The royal family has begun a major internal investigation.
Thousands of members of the royal family living on Crescent Moon Star were punished, some imprisoned, others sentenced to death.
The storm continued to spread, reaching the entire territory of the Maple Leaf Empire. Countless members of the royal family who had committed evil deeds, as well as those officials, were trembling with fear, lest they be found out inadvertently.
And all of this has nothing to do with Lu Qingshan.
At this moment, he had found the Silver Eyes and was focused on his own affairs.