Virtual Universe Company Headquarters, Mainland China.
Inside Lu Qingshan's villa on Thunder Island, Ling Xi was busy in a ring world.
Hundreds of auxiliary Mechanical Puppet, like an assembly line, were processing various ingredients. Finally Ling Xi held the ladle and put the precious ingredients into the large pot that was simmering.
Much later.
Ling Xi clapped her hands.
She had Intelligent Life control Mechanical Puppet to keep an eye on the cooking process.
She ran to the teacher's side.
"Teacher—my pot of Myriad Delicacies Glazed Soup is almost ready!"
"Yes, I can smell the fragrance."
Lu Qingshan picked up the wine pot and took a sip of the fine wine. Nowadays, most fine wines have no effect on him and can only be treated as a beverage, even the Purple Fire Ape Wine.
On the contrary, the food that Ling Xi made was more likely to pique his interest.
After waiting for half a day, the Mechanical Puppet that was controlling the heat extinguished the flames. Ling Xi then took some other seasonings that had been prepared in advance and added them in batches. Soon, a large pot of Myriad Delicacies Glazed Soup was ready.
Ling Xi brought over a large bowl and looked at Lu Qingshan with anticipation.
"Teacher, please try it while it's hot."
"Good."
Lu Qingshan took it and savored it carefully.
The flavor remained incredibly delicious, but unfortunately, its special properties had no effect on him.
After finishing a bowl of soup, Lu Qingshan took a wine pot and put away half of the large pot of Myriad Delicacies Glazed Soup for himself to enjoy later. As for the other half, he waved his hand and, just like before, it condensed into three brown candy beans.
From its appearance alone, it's impossible to tell what it is. Only by carefully analyzing its components can one discover that it's a collection of countless precious ingredients.
After putting away the three brown candies, Lu Qingshan looked at Ling Xi and asked, "Does the inheritance you received contain any brewing recipes?"
"Teacher, your drinking standards have gotten higher and higher lately. Is even Thunder Rain Wine no longer enough for you?"
Ling Xi owns a restaurant, and a very high-end one at that. Just by looking at the wine bottle in her teacher's hand, she knew what kind of wine it was.
"Hehe----Even the best wine gets a bit bland after a while. I just wanted to try something different."
Lu Qingshan smiled.
Ling Xi thought for a moment and said, "I haven't obtained the recipes for those fine wines that Teacher mentioned yet, but I do have several kinds of fruit wines—however, many of the ingredients are ones I've never seen before. If Teacher needs them, I can try to see if I can replicate one of them."
"Okay—give it a try. If you need anything, just contact Nasus directly. Nasus has high authority; you can ask him about any fruits you're unsure about!"
"Yes, with your support, teacher, I'm sure I can make the fruit wine."
Ling Xi said confidently.
"I trust you very much." Lu Qingshan ruffled his disciple Ling Xi's short hair, then asked, "I plan to return to the Ganwu Mystic Region soon to cultivate there for a while. Would you like to go back and visit me?"
Although the Virtual Universe Company Headquarters on the mainland is very safe, Lu Qingshan is still a little worried about Ling Xi!
This disciple is of immense importance. If the Alien Race were to learn of her abilities, they would likely try every means to assassinate her, or even enslave her at any cost.
"Teacher, although I really want to go back to the Ganwu Mystic Region with you, I've already promised my sister that after she recovers, we'll go to the Initial Universe together to study the Chaos Stele. My sister says the Chaos Stele is very useful, but I haven't seen it yet."
Ling Xi said with some difficulty.
"That's fine then—you should go cultivate in the Initial Universe soon. Your sister wasn't lying to you; that Chaos Stele is indeed very useful."
Ling Xi planned to cultivate in the Initial Universe, Lu Qingshan naturally wouldn't refuse, as there was no safer place in the Human Race's territory.
He continued, "Once you're in the Initial Universe, if you don't want to live alone in those small buildings, you can stay at Qingshan Residence. I've already had Nasus grant you access."
"Okay, teacher—my sister and I will live in Qingshan Residence then."
Ling Xi nodded.
After bidding farewell to Ling Xi, Lu Qingshan instantly Teleportation away from the Virtual Universe Company Headquarters continent, then activated the Divine Kingdom Teleportation and entered the Divine Kingdom of the Thousand-Vine Star-Eating Grass.
It's probably because he was praised by Lu Qingshan last time.
The Star-Eating Grass created planets much faster, and more than a dozen new life-bearing planets were created in the starry sky of the Divine Kingdom.
These planets are all quite large, with diameters exceeding 100,000 kilometers each, and each could easily accommodate hundreds of billions of people.
I'm back this time.
Lu Qingshan gave the descendants of Maple Leaf Star residing in the Divine Kingdom another chance to choose.
They can choose to remain in the Divine Kingdom or choose to live in the outside world.
And they were told about the drawbacks of living in the Divine Kingdom.
The probability of a child born in the Divine Kingdom breaking through to become Immortal God is extremely low, less than one in a thousand compared to those born outside.
They could see the advantages of life in the Divine Kingdom: no danger, peaceful—a good cultivation environment, and ample living space.
As mentioned before, the main drawback is the issue when breaking through to Immortal.
As for their choices, Lu Qingshan will not interfere.
As for Maple Leaf Star, the mother planet that nurtured him, Lu Qingshan will not release it for the time being. He will wait until he becomes the Universe Master and has the ability to Reverse Time and Space before releasing it.
Even if Maple Leaf Star is destroyed, Lu Qingshan can still Reverse Time and Space and revive the planet.
All these years have passed, Maple Leaf Star still retains its original appearance. In fact, it is more of a symbolic planet. In terms of survival and habitation value, it is not even comparable to the planets that Star-Eating Grass can casually create.
However, thanks to Lu Qingshan, the status of Maple Leaf Star remains unshakeable.
Inside the temple of the Star-Eating Grass.
Lu Xiaoshan, who was just a little kid before, has now grown into a handsome young man with the strength of Star Level Nine. It seems that Lu San has done a good job of training him.
However, being born in the Divine Kingdom, without the assistance of Lu Qingshan, the ancestor of the Universe Venerable, he was destined not to become Immortal God.
"Grandpa, the Ancestor has arrived."
Lu Xiaoshan followed behind Lu Qingshan with a look of awe, then looked at the old man fishing by the river and called out.
"Ancestor?"
Lu San turned around and was overjoyed to see Lu Qingshan. He quickly put down his fishing rod and ran over.
"Alright, stop kneeling."
Before Lu San could kneel down, he was pulled back by a force.
Lu Qingshan looked at Lu San, nodded, and showed a satisfied expression. " Lu San, you've finally broken through to the Domain Lord Level."
"It's all thanks to the ancestor's help. If it weren't for that dream the ancestor gave Lu San last time, which allowed Lu San to comprehend a domain, how would Lu San have had the chance to become Domain Lord?"
Lu San was extremely excited.
Lu Qingshan chuckled, "By breaking through to the Domain Lord level, your lifespan should have increased to one hundred epochs, so why do you look even Old than when you were at the Universe Level?"
"Grandpa— Lu San did it on purpose—" Lu San glanced at his grandson beside him and continued, "It's all because of these little rascals. They're all so naughty. Young teachers can't control them. The way I act now is the only way to make them more convinced and obedient."
"Grandpa, so you were faking it all. I thought you used some method that shortened your lifespan to break through to the Domain Lord Level."
Lu Xiaoshan spoke with some surprise.
Listening to his grandson's words, Lu San sighed, "It's all thanks to the protection of our ancestors. The Divine Kingdom is too comfortable. These guys have no idea about the cruelty of the universe. If such a method really existed, the outside world would be full of Domain Lord have shortened their lifespans!"
Lu Qingshan didn't say much. He walked to the lakeside with his hands behind his back, raised his fishing rod, and pulled up a plump bluefish.
The Divine Kingdom is rich in resources, and Lu San is a person who knows how to enjoy them.
Lu San followed behind Lu Qingshan, glanced back at Lu Xiaoshan, and said, "The Ancestor and I still have some things to discuss. You can go out first."
"It's Grandpa."
Lu Xiaoshan nodded, then turned and left.
After he left, Lu San picked up the fish basket and put the fish in—then asked, "Grandfather, is there anything you need Lu San to do this time?"
"Nothing much, just dropping by to see you—" Lu Qingshan raised his hand, took out a black candy pill, and said, " Lu San, open your mouth."
Just as Lu San was about to speak, the sugar pill was flicked into his mouth, and he didn't even see what it was.
"Ancestor----"
"You don't need to worry. The treasure I gave you can improve your bloodline and make your cultivation faster. Otherwise—with your potential, do you really have any hope of becoming World Lord?"
"Thank you, Ancestor!"
As he spoke, Lu San's face turned bright red, and his whole body felt as if he were in a furnace.
Even though he was already Domain Lord Level, capable of sweeping through a low-level Universe Country in the outside world, he was now completely unable to control the changes in his body.
He gritted his teeth and persevered.
Much later.
Lu San lay paralyzed on the ground—his clothes were soaked through.
"Have you noticed any changes?"
Lu Qingshan asked.
Lu San tried cultivating, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes, and then replied, "Ancestor, I feel that my cultivation speed has increased a lot, at least a hundred times faster than before. Moreover, during the cultivation process, I seem to be able to sense the legendary Origin Law."
"You sensed the laws?"
Lu Qingshan nodded slightly. It seemed that the concentrated Myriad Delicacies Glazed Soup hadn't lost too much of its effect. It was a miracle that someone with Lu San's talent could sense the Origin Law.
Of course, feeling the Origin Law and entering the Origin Law are two different things.
Being able to sense the Origin Law is the minimum requirement for entering the realm of Origin Law. If you can't even sense them, it means your potential is very low, and you will never become World Lord in your lifetime.
Those outstanding Star Level geniuses who participated in the Genius Battle could basically sense the fluctuations of the laws; only some had not yet entered the realm of them.
Their future prospects are very high, with a very high probability of them becoming World Lord.
" Lu San —since you can sense the Origin Law, cultivate diligently. You might have a chance to become World Lord in the future."
Then he took out a candy and said, "Your body will need some time to fully digest the medicine's effects. Take this one—take it a few months later—it will turn you into a genius—hehe, don't think about giving it to your grandson. He can't handle this; it will harm him. Once you become stronger, World Lord, and eventually Immortal God, your grandson will naturally benefit as well."
"Ancestor, this disciple understands." Lu San prostrated himself on the ground, deeply grateful. He had indeed had such thoughts, but they were just thoughts. Even if the ancestor hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have done it. Without the ancestor's permission, he wouldn't have done something to deceive the ancestor.
Lu San knelt on the ground, but received no response for a long time. When he raised his head again, there was only a fishing rod and a fish basket in front of him. His ancestor had disappeared.