"Teacher, I have money now--"
Lu Qingshan had just finished reading the email when Ling Xi rushed over.
Lu Qingshan looked up at his innocent and carefree young disciple and asked with a smile, "Did your sister give it to you?"
"No, no..." Ling Xi shook her head, her short blue hair swaying. "Teacher, didn't you say before that my sister had a high probability of winning first place in the Genius Battle? So when my sister participated in the competition, I used all my assets to bet on her to win first place... My sister's odds are so high, I already have a trillion Universe Coin!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but laugh out loud, not expecting that Ling Xi's thoughts coincided with his own.
A mere Star Level Nine creature possesses an enormous fortune equivalent to a Hunyuan Unit; in any Universe Country, she would be considered a wealthy young woman.
Back then, as a Giant Axe Warrior, I had accumulated wealth over 80,000 years, but all my cash was less than one-tenth of Ling Xi has now.
" Ling Xi, not bad... you're very smart... with this money, you can buy whatever you want to eat in the future."
Although Ling Xi is a money-grubber, she can't hold onto money; her pockets are basically empty, as it all ends up in her mouth.
This one Hunyuan should be enough for her to use for a long time.
"Teacher, would you like to go to Crisp Moon Workshop? My treat."
Ling Xi blinked, a hint of anticipation in her eyes. Once she had the money, she couldn't resist the urge to spend it.
"I'm not going. If you want to go, go by yourself. As for your sister... never mind, let's not call her. If she goes out now, she might cause a commotion."
With the Genius Battle just ended, Ling Yu was at the peak of her popularity. Even if she appeared in the Virtual Universe without disguising herself, she could still cause a stir among those around her.
"My sister has been very busy these past few days. Lord Marquis Silvermoon has taken her to meet many Immortal, and I heard that even the great Ganwu Country Lord will personally receive her. My sister asked me to tell our teacher that she will personally visit him in a few days."
Hearing the teacher mention her older sister, Ling Xi remembered that her sister had asked her to do this, something she had almost forgotten.
"Okay, I understand."
Lu Qingshan nodded.
Ling Yu, like his other two disciples, is quite good and doesn't forget his roots... He didn't become arrogant after winning first place in the Genius Battle, and still respects his teacher Lu Qingshan very much.
Ling Xi pestered Lu Qingshan for a while, but seeing that he was unmoved, she had no choice but to hide in her room and go to Crisp Moon Workshop to spend money.
During this break, Lu Qingshan summoned Lei Ming and Parisi.
After the baptism of the Genius Battle, both of them have grown a lot, especially Parisi, whose repeated failures made him fully realize his own limitations.
" Lei Ming, Parisi... the Genius Battle is over. I'm quite satisfied with your results. Next... you can break through to the Universe Rank, right?"
Looking at his two young disciples, Lu Qingshan sighed with emotion. Decades ago, he was merely a Universe Level genius who had taken in Lei Ming, a Planetary Level genius. In the blink of an eye, decades had passed, and his disciples could break through to the Universe Level at any time.
In a primary Universe Country, they would all be considered elders of their respective realms.
"Yes, teacher, that's exactly what we were planning to do."
Lei Ming and Parisi both nodded.
"You certainly don't lack the resources for your breakthrough... I won't prepare them for you. I just want to ask what your plans are after your breakthrough... Will you stay in the Ganwu Mystic Region and continue following the process of cultivating geniuses there, or...?"
"Teacher," Parisi stepped forward, his tone firm, "After breaking through to the Universe Level, Parisi plan to participate in the Universe Mercenary Assessment and become a Universe Mercenary to go on adventures."
"Hmm." Lu Qingshan offered no comment, only glancing at his eldest disciple, Lei Ming.
Lei Ming quickly said, "Teacher, my junior brother and I have similar thoughts. Even if we stay in the Ganwu Mystic Region after breaking through to the Universe Level, we won't be able to serve you on Wind Thunder Island. It's better to go on an adventure in the universe... You can't grow a towering tree in a greenhouse. You taught your disciples in your early years that the universe is a cruel place where the strong prey on the weak... I want to become a strong person!"
"Good!"
Lu Qingshan nodded.
"Prepare yourselves, then break through to the next level. After that, apply to go out and gain experience. Remember, if you encounter an insurmountable crisis, don't think about fighting on your own. You can ask your teacher for help. Since your teacher has accepted you as disciples, he will be responsible for you... If something really happens to you, your teacher will be very sad."
"Teacher..."
Lei Ming and Parisi were deeply moved.
"Go on your journeys, but come back to me one last time before you depart. I'll prepare some farewell gifts for you."
"Yes."
The two nodded emphatically before slowly leaving.
Young eagles will eventually leave their mother's nest, and Lu Qingshan was not surprised that day would come.
With his three disciples, all of whom were determined and persevering, about to embark on a long journey, Lu Qingshan planned to prepare a final gift for them.
As for the future.
Unable to meet them in person, and with some inconvenience, I can only offer them necessities or return their cultivation experience directly.
However, I wonder if this gift will change after I break through to the Universe Level.
The golden finger is too rigid; all information must be explored on one's own. Lu Qingshan is not yet clear about what changes will occur when his disciple breaks through to the Universe Level... However, one thing is certain: the upper limit bestowed by Lu Qingshan will definitely increase significantly.
Ganwu City, Treasure Pavilion.
With the conclusion of the Genius Battle, Kunshaluo, the Immortal Army Lord, felt as if he had eaten dog shit.
He couldn't believe it.
Ling Yu, a disciple of the Marquis Silvermoon who was originally only at the level of the Apocalypse Mystic Region, unexpectedly won first place in the Genius Battle.
As Ling Yu's mentor, Lu Qingshan was extremely popular in the Ganwu Mystic Region, and was no longer someone Lingyu could control.
The Special-Class Instructor all banded together around Lu Qingshan, and even Blood Pupil, who had previously helped them and provoked Lu Qingshan, was ostracized and assigned to work at the Ganwu Dojo, leaving the Core Layer.
The tide has turned!
Kunshaluo sighed, his eyes filled with weariness and disappointment.
After becoming Immortal, there have been very few moments that have left him feeling so powerless.
"Prepare an apology for me."
Kunshaluo's voice was hoarse.
The demonic World Lord standing to the side also looked grim. He took a deep breath and said, "Brother, is this really necessary? You are Immortal God, no matter what he does..."
"Shut up!"
Kunshaluo roared angrily.
"What do you know? Lu Qingshan is now treated like a treasure by Marquis Mingguang and the other two. Rumor has it that even the Ganwu Country Lord will summon him..."
" Lu Qingshan is just a World Lord, so it doesn't matter. But to oppose Lu Qingshan is to oppose these giants. Even I... would find it difficult to withstand the wrath of three Marquis Immortal, let alone..."
The image of that great figure appeared in Kunshaluo's mind. That was the supreme deity of the Ganwu Universe Country. Even if there were a thousand or ten thousand Kunshaluo, they would be nothing more than ants that could be crushed at any moment in front of that deity.
The Demon World Lord, insulted by his elder brother, turned ashen-faced but dared not refute, only gritting his teeth inwardly. "Back then, I was already planning to give up, all because of you... and now you're blaming me!"
Of course, he could only keep these complaints to himself; he dared not show them.
(End of this chapter)