It was not as though Lu Qingshan had no enemies. He had lived for ninety thousand years, and in his early years, he had taken part in countless struggles over the resources he needed to break through to Domain Lord.
Naturally, he had accumulated grudges and grievances with many factions.
But those were all things from his days at the Universe Rank. Those people had been unable to do anything to Lu Qingshan even when he was at the Universe Level, let alone now...
If they knew Lu Qingshan's true strength now, they would probably have long since lost the ability to eat or sleep in peace, never mind thinking about revenge.
As for who could reach into the Ganwu Dojo, Lu Qingshan had only one suspect in mind-the Treasure Pavilion.
This company could open a shop in the very heart of Ganwu City, and the power behind it was considerable. It was said to have an Immortal God backing it.
Lu Qingshan had chosen the Treasure Pavilion for his last few transactions, naturally exposing his wealth and drawing others' covetous attention...
Especially with the Locke Divine Water, which even Immortal Gods coveted, Lu Qingshan had prepared himself mentally before taking it out.
He had originally thought that the Treasure Pavilion was a large establishment with decent ratings and would not do something so filthy. Now it seemed he had clearly overestimated their bottom line.
Or perhaps Lu Qingshan's own strength had made them lower that bottom line.
The Treasure Pavilion really is a problem. They should already know that I'm an instructor at the Ganwu Dojo. Let's see what they choose to do.
Lu Qingshan was not afraid.
Inside the Ganwu Mystic Region, no one could do anything to him. Killing a Special-Class Instructor in the Ganwu Mystic Region would be an outright slap in the Ganwu Country Lord's face. Even a King-level Immortal would not have the nerve, let alone the Immortal behind the Treasure Pavilion, who was most likely only an ordinary Immortal Army Lord.
Even if he left the Ganwu Mystic Region in the future, he would still be perfectly safe as long as he stayed in Ganwu City. Besides, he had upgraded his bank privileges, so he could use the Universe Galaxy Bank or the Ganwu Auction to resell supplies in the future. He had no shortage of resources and could simply wait until his strength could contend with an Immortal before considering anything else.
I should focus on comprehending the Origin Laws. Only with greater strength can I stop fearing covetous eyes. Otherwise, this sort of thing definitely won't happen just once...
Lu Qingshan planned to improve his comprehension of the Time Origin Law. At present, the best way was to help Ling Yu, the disciple he had picked up so easily, gain an initial grasp of the Time Law.
Ling Yu had mastered the lightning and Wind Origin Laws, both subordinate laws of the Time Law. She was also a genius with a rare bloodline, so comprehending the Time Law would definitely be far easier for her than for him.
All she needed was the right guidance... Perhaps... A little more anticipation arose in Lu Qingshan's heart.
Perhaps he could personally nurture the disciple who mastered the Time Law that he had dreamed of finding.
Elsewhere, on the top floor of the Treasure Pavilion.
After receiving the news transmitted by the Intelligent Life, the eerily alluring World Lord looked somewhat incredulous.
"That Domain Lord called Lu Qingshan was actually transferred into the Ganwu Mystic Region by Marquis Silvermoon?"
He paced back and forth through the hall.
He was extremely vexed.
He had thought this was merely a lucky little fellow who had stumbled upon some treasure, and that he could secure the benefits with just a few tricks. He had never expected that this fellow was more than a mere Two-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner... Marquis Silvermoon actually stood behind him.
That was someone even his elder brother held in great awe!!
This matter was far too thorny.
After thinking for a long time, the eerily alluring World Lord finally decided to give up. "Shali, suspend all operations and erase every trace we left. Don't let anyone suspect the Treasure Pavilion. Also... pretend we know nothing about this."
He acted decisively!
Because he had underestimated his opponent, his handling of this matter had been somewhat too crude. If that Domain Lord was clever enough, he probably already suspected him.
Fortunately, they had not made a move yet, so they could still act as though nothing had happened.
Even if someone took the complaint to Marquis Silvermoon, it would be difficult to hold them accountable. Could they really be charged with probing a customer's private affairs? Besides, that elder brother of his was no pushover either.
Just as he was about to issue his orders, a call suddenly came through.
The eerily alluring World Lord glanced at it and hurriedly answered.
The voice on the other end was likewise neither male nor female, and its tone was thick with anger.
"Idiot!"
Listening to the furious scolding from the other end, the eerily alluring World Lord's lips twitched, but he did not argue.
"Rules? What are rules? The bigger fist makes the rules! All these years, as I cultivated my way to the Immortal Realm, how many people have I killed, how many families have I wiped out, how many resources have I seized? But who-who dares say a single word against me?"
"A mere little Domain Lord who stumbled into dogshit luck and became the tutor of Marquis Silvermoon's disciple, and that was enough to scare you?"
"If you're that timid, forget about breaking through to Immortal. Just get the hell back home and retire."
"That's Locke Divine Water! Locke Divine Water worth a fortune for a single drop! Who knows how much that lucky fellow has? If there's enough to nurture my Cloud-Touching Vine to the Immortal stage, what can Marquis Silvermoon do? Even if we're wanted by the Ganwu Universe Country, we can still go to another Universe Country and live freely. This universe is vast, and there are places to take shelter everywhere. As long as you have strength, it's the same wherever you go!"
"Keep watching that fellow like a hawk for me. As soon... as soon as he leaves the Ganwu Mystic Region, tell me immediately!"
"Useless trash!!!!"
The call ended, and a cold, dangerous gleam flashed through the eerily alluring World Lord's eyes.
Only after a long while did he say, "Shali, continue the mission. Keep a careful watch on that person. Notify me immediately once he leaves the Ganwu Mystic Region!"
The trouble stirred up by the Treasure Pavilion had no effect on Lu Qingshan's life in the mystic region.
As for Maple Leaf Star.
The Ganwu Dojo kept his information highly confidential, beyond the reach of ordinary people. As long as Jimi and Mitchell said nothing, anyone else who wanted to investigate would need a very long time.
Another vulnerability was Lei Ming. Lu Qingshan had instructed him through the Virtual Universe not to leave the dojo recently, much less reveal any information about Maple Leaf Star.
His second disciple, Parisi, knew nothing of his origins, so there was no need to worry about that side.
Besides, Lei Ming and Parisi were about to participate in the Secret Realm Qualification Battle. With their strength, they would soon reunite with him in the Ganwu Mystic Region.
There was even less need to worry about anything in the outside world...
Half a year of peaceful living passed like this. During those six months, he and World Lord Bai Mei took turns teaching for half a month each, and Ling Yu's strength advanced by leaps and bounds.
Even Bai Mei could not help admiring Lu Qingshan's teaching methods. In particular, the Thunderlight Flash that Lu Qingshan had created made up for Ling Yu's shortcomings in movement techniques and was worth a fortune!
After half a year together, no one doubted Lu Qingshan's abilities anymore.
Half a year later, on the training grounds of Ling Yu's estate.
Ling Yu's body darted swiftly among nine Phantom Bodies. Although she was nowhere near as fluid as Lu Qingshan when he performed it, she had already reached the realm of Nine Illusory Bodies. All she lacked now was proficiency.
Lu Qingshan pointed out several flaws on the spot before finally saying, "Ling Yu, did you know that the secret manual I created, Thunderlight Flash, actually has a third level...?"
"A third level?"
A hint of surprise appeared in Ling Yu's brown eyes.
"That's right." Lu Qingshan moved, and thirty-six Phantom Bodies appeared around him. Thirty-six Lu Qingshans spoke in unison. "The third level involves the Time Origin Law. I originally didn't want to tell you because I was afraid you'd get distracted, but you've cultivated Nine Illusory Bodies in just half a year. That shows you have the talent... So I intend to let you try the third level..."
Lu Qingshan paused. "You should understand what this means. Once you gain an initial grasp of the third level of Thunderlight Flash and master a trace of the Time Origin Law, your strength will increase a hundredfold, a thousandfold... Next, focus on your cultivation and strive to master Nine Illusory Bodies completely..."
Ling Yu's expression almost froze as she stared at Lu Qingshan's Phantom Bodies in disbelief. She took a deep breath, her unevenly heaving chest revealing that her heart was anything but calm.
Teacher Lu Qingshan had actually delved into even the Time Origin Law...
(End of chapter)