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Chapter 139: The Myriad Worlds Gate is Fully Charged, Fifth Shuttle? (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 139: The Myriad Worlds Gate is Fully Charged, Fifth Shuttle? (Please Subscribe)
Personal space.
Fang Qing muttered angrily, his words filled with disdain for Hei Yuqiao. To use family influence to pressure Lin Yuan, an Evolver, and even involve the entire Canglan Star to force him into submission—in Fang Qing's opinion, this was a loss of face for the Hei Yu Family.
"Brother Lin, don't worry. I think I understand the situation now," Fang Qing said as he turned to Lin Yuan.
Ever since passing the Seven Star Cave trial, Fang Qing had been traveling to the main star of the Chi Kun lineage by their spaceship. There were many things he needed to do, which left little time for communication with Lin Yuan.
After all, joining the Chi Kun lineage did not mean one could rest easy. As a member of the Chi Kun lineage, Fang Qing had to face various competitions and had little free time.
"I really don't want to become a subordinate of Hei Yuqiao," Lin Yuan shook his head.
"I know," Fang Qing nodded.
"Leave this to me," he said confidently. Now that he was a member of the Chi Kun lineage, he had the backing of the undisputed ruler of the Chi Kun Star Domain. Any Evolver with even the slightest connection to the lineage would soar to great heights. How much more so for Fang Qing, who was an official member?
"We'll offer them an olive branch first," he continued, "and then we'll see about meeting with Hei Yuqiao."
"If I can negotiate with Hei Yuqiao personally and get him to back off from Canglan Star, then that would be the best outcome for everyone," Fang Qing said calmly. "But if he's unwilling, I also have a way to deal with him."
"Thank you," Lin Yuan said, slightly touched.
He remained fearless in the face of the Hei Yu Family's oppression because he knew his true trump card. But Fang Qing was unaware of this. Despite the immense pressure from public opinion on Canglan Star, Fang Qing still stood firmly by his side without hesitation. This could indeed be considered a loyal and righteous act.
Then, right in front of Lin Yuan, Fang Qing contacted Hei Yuqiao.
Moments later, Hei Yuqiao's figure appeared before Fang Qing.
"Brother Fang, it's been a while," Hei Yuqiao said, a smile spreading across his face as he looked at Fang Qing.
There were only about three hundred Evolvers who had passed this session of the Seven Star Cave trial, and the Hei Yu Family, as a force under the Chi Kun lineage, naturally kept a close eye on these three hundred individuals. During the celebration ceremony of the thirteen peak masters, Fang Qing and the other three hundred new members of the Chi Kun lineage had even interacted with the Hei Yu Family and other forces. Hei Yuqiao had chatted with Fang Qing briefly back then.
"Hei Yuqiao, let's cut to the chase," Fang Qing said bluntly. "Do you know which planet I'm from?"
"What do you mean, Brother Fang?" Hei Yuqiao's smile instantly faded.
Of course, he knew that Fang Qing was from Canglan Star, but so what? He was only targeting Lin Yuan. As long as Lin Yuan bowed down to him, the suppression of Canglan Star would stop. Overall, Canglan Star would only suffer some economic losses, and the overall impact would be negligible.
"Brother Lin is my best friend and brother. Canglan Star is also my home planet. It would be best if you retracted your petty schemes," Fang Qing said.
"Oh?" Hei Yuqiao's expression remained unchanged. "What schemes? I'm not aware of any."
"Are you still going to deny it?" Fang Qing coldly smiled. "You got the higher-ups of the Hei Yu Family to interrupt trade with Canglan Star and spread rumors that all of this is because Brother Lin didn't agree to join you. Do you think I can't see through your little tricks?"
"Brother Fang has misunderstood," Hei Yuqiao denied vehemently. "The interruption of trade with Canglan Star is a decision made by the higher-ups of the family. They believe that Canglan Star is no longer suitable for continued cooperation, and it has nothing to do with me."
Hei Yuqiao refused to admit anything. Regardless, he wouldn't leave any evidence that could be used against him. Fang Qing was now a member of the Chi Kun lineage, and even if he was just an ordinary member, Hei Yuqiao wouldn't dare to directly conflict with him. After all, the interruption of trade with Canglan Star was done legally and legitimately, and even the Wisdom Goddess wouldn't be able to find any faults. Thus, Fang Qing wouldn't be able to catch him by the tail.
"Hei Yuqiao, are you sure you want to be my enemy?" Fang Qing stared at him, emphasizing each word.
"Brother Fang, what are you talking about? I don't have the ability to be anyone's enemy," Hei Yuqiao shook his head.
"Good," Fang Qing said, and promptly ended the call with Hei Yuqiao.
"This Hei Yuqiao is stubborn as a mule," Fang Qing rolled his eyes. "It seems Brother Lin's charm is truly extraordinary, causing Hei Yuqiao to risk offending the Chi Kun lineage just to refuse to back down."
"But it's not a big problem," Fang Qing stood up and looked at Lin Yuan. "Brother Lin, just wait for my good news."
With that, Fang Qing disappeared from the spot.
Seeing Fang Qing off, Lin Yuan's expression turned pensive.
He had to admit that if anyone from the Chi Kun lineage stepped up to help him resolve the Hei Yu Family's oppression, it would attract the attention of numerous forces and put him at risk of exposing his identity. But the only exception was Fang Qing.
Within the lavish palace halls, Hei Yuqiao sat upon his throne.
"Young master, was it really necessary to be so blunt with Fang Qing? Should we be concerned?" North Summoner's face wore a worried expression, having witnessed the entire exchange.
"Rest assured," Hei Yuqiao reassured him.
"Fang Qing is merely an ordinary member of the Chi Kun lineage. He doesn't have the authority to represent them." Hei Yuqiao shook his head dismissively. "Besides, I didn't directly oppose him, so there's no evidence or leverage he can use against me."
He knew that if it had been a core member of the Chi Kun lineage, he might have had to swallow his pride and back down. But for a mere ordinary member, and a recent addition at that? Hei Yuqiao saw no cause for concern. As long as he could return to his family and ascend to the position of clan leader, it would all be worth it.
In the virtual world of the Chi Kun main star, within a temporarily created estate world...
Fang Qing and over three hundred other figures sat around a massive round table. These individuals were all evolvers who had joined the Chi Kun lineage alongside Fang Qing after passing the Seven Star Cave trial.
Among the Chi Kun lineage, the thirteen peak masters held the highest positions, while the members beneath them came from diverse backgrounds.
As such, those who joined during the same period often formed closer bonds, considering themselves part of the same "batch."
"Fang Qing, you called us here. What's the matter?"
"Indeed, we're all in this together, so let's speak frankly."
The evolvers around the table voiced their agreement, though many remained silent, choosing not to commit either way.
Among them were Silver Spirit, the silver-haired woman; the three-eyed man; and the towering hulk of a man, standing nearly three meters tall.
Having been marked by the Chi Kun lineage as "Red Stripes" during the Seven Star Cave trial, these three held relatively high statuses even after joining the lineage.
Their presence here today was purely out of respect for their fellow batch members.
"My friends," Fang Qing addressed the group, his voice grave. "My home planet, Canglan Star, is currently under economic sanctions and oppression from the Hei Yu Family."
"They have interrupted trade with Canglan Star, and I implore you to use your influence to convince your respective forces to establish trade with my home planet." Fang Qing's request was sincere and earnest.
The most detrimental consequence of the Hei Yu Family's trade interruption was not the loss of a single partner but the potential domino effect it could trigger.
Other forces might follow suit and sever ties with Canglan Star, further isolating it.
To prevent this, it was crucial to swiftly rebuild trade relations with other influential forces, demonstrating that Canglan Star was not to be intimidated.
The "other forces" he referred to were those unafraid of the Hei Yu Family's influence.
Only by stabilizing trade relations could Lin Yuan be extricated from the center of public opinion.
Many of the evolvers present were official members of the Chi Kun lineage, and their respective forces would naturally be unconcerned about the Hei Yu Family's retaliation.
"I see," some of them murmured, while others voiced their disdain for the Hei Yu Family's underhanded tactics.
"Using their size to bully the weak."
"Count me in, Fang Qing. I'll definitely help with this."
Many of the evolvers were quick to pledge their support, doing so out of respect for Fang Qing.
By agreeing to his request, they were essentially asking him to owe them a favor, which he would have to repay in the future.
"Canglan Star?" The three-eyed man spoke up. "If I recall correctly, didn't this whole situation start because Hei Yuqiao wanted to recruit Lin Yuan, and Lin Yuan refused?"
"Are you sure you want to expend so much goodwill to help your friend, Fang Qing? If Lin Yuan were to simply yield and bow down to Hei Yuqiao, the sanctions on Canglan Star would be lifted," he pointed out.
The three-eyed man observed Fang Qing with a hint of curiosity, and the other evolvers around the table followed suit, awaiting his response.
They were unconcerned about the Hei Yu Family's bullying tactics; their willingness to help was purely transactional.
As far as they were concerned, helping Fang Qing with this matter was a minor inconvenience, simply adding another trade route.
Under the watchful eyes of his peers, Fang Qing's brow furrowed slightly.
He couldn't help but recall the advice his teacher, the white-bearded elder, had given him when he'd first learned of Canglan Star's plight.
"You have to help, no matter what."
"Help them even if it bankrupts you."
The elder, aware of the full context, had practically roared in anger.
"Huh?" Fang Qing had been taken aback by the elder's fervor.
While he had indeed considered helping, and even started thinking of ways for Lin Yuan to extricate himself, he didn't understand why his teacher was so worked up about it.
"You fool," the white-bearded elder had scoffed at him. "Let me ask you this: If you hadn't joined the Chi Kun lineage and were facing Hei Yuqiao's recruitment attempt, would you have accepted?"
"What?" The white-bearded elder countered.
"I... I suppose so," Fang Qing replied after some thought, nodding.
Without the backing of the Chi Kun lineage, he would have no standing to resist or refuse the Black Prison Family, a formidable force.
Unless he stayed on the planet and never ventured out, he would have to be cautious of the Black Prison Family's schemes wherever he went.
"Then tell me, is your brother Lin a fool?" The white-bearded elder continued.
"Brother Lin is certainly not foolish," Fang Qing said without hesitation.
"What do you mean?" The elder prompted.
"You mean to say that Brother Lin isn't foolish, yet he made a seemingly foolish decision. What could be the reason?" Fang Qing realized.
"Brother Lin has other trump cards up his sleeve. He doesn't put the Black Prison Family, no, he doesn't put Hei Yuqiao in his eyes," Fang Qing said with conviction.
"At least you're using your brain," the white-bearded elder said with relief. "By helping your brother Lin now, you're offering him support in his time of need, do you understand?"
"I understand," Fang Qing said, looking at the group of evolvers around the table. "To everyone who helps me today, I promise to owe you a favor. If you need anything in the future, just let me know."
"Hmph." The three-eyed man snorted and disappeared from the spot, uninterested in getting involved in such trivial matters. He didn't value Fang Qing's favors at all.
However, aside from the three-eyed man and a few others, most of the evolvers present gave Fang Qing some face.
Even the silver-haired woman, Silver Spirit, promised to talk to the power she was affiliated with.
After all, this matter was not difficult for them, and helping out wouldn't require much effort.
In a personal virtual space...
Hei Yuqiao's expression was gloomy.
"Damn it!" Hei Yuqiao narrowed his eyes. "I didn't expect Fang Qing to be willing to expend so many favors for Lin Yuan and get so many fellow members to establish trade relations with Canglan Star."
Hei Yuqiao was feeling helpless. He had initially thought that Fang Qing was just putting on a show for Lin Yuan's sake.
He never expected that Fang Qing would actually stand up for Lin Yuan and pay such a high price.
"And the Chi Kun lineage, they're truly that united, going against my Black Prison Family because of Fang Qing?" Hei Yuqiao's expression grew even more gloomy.
"Young master," North Summoner said tentatively. "What do we do now?"
"What can we do?" Hei Yuqiao waved his hand. "Do you think I dare to go against the mighty Chi Kun lineage?"
Acting foolish in front of Fang Qing didn't have serious consequences, and it had nothing to do with the Chi Kun lineage.
But now, if he continued to interfere, he would truly be going against the Chi Kun lineage. With so many official members of the Chi Kun lineage stepping up, Hei Yuqiao knew he had to back down.
Time passed, and half a year went by in the blink of an eye.
In the Mid- Continent Estate...
Lin Yuan finished his cultivation and scanned the web.
"Hmm, the Black Prison Family's influence has basically been eliminated," Lin Yuan noted as he walked out of the underground training ground.
Over the past several months, with the help of numerous members of the Chi Kun lineage who had persuaded their affiliated powers to establish trade with Canglan Star, the Black Prison Family's influence had dwindled significantly.
As for the online criticism directed at Lin Yuan, it had long since died down.
It was as if the whole incident had never happened.
"That's human nature for you," Lin Yuan shook his head. While he didn't mind, his parents and sister's moods had visibly improved at a rapid pace.
"After half a year, my soul compatibility..."
Lin Yuan closed his eyes slightly and began to sense the level of soul compatibility within him.
Half a year ago, his soul compatibility had reached twenty percent.
Now, after continuously refining his martial arts evolution path for seven or eight months, Lin Yuan felt that his soul compatibility was about to reach perfection.
"Eighty-five percent."
Lin Yuan opened his eyes, a smile spreading across his face.
With eighty-five percent soul compatibility, he had reached the late transformation stage, and he was very close to advancing to the sixth stage.
Just as Lin Yuan was about to continue cultivating, refining his martial arts evolution system, and improving his soul compatibility...
Suddenly, Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly.
Because, deep in his mind...
The edges of the majestic and grand Myriad Worlds Gate were now completely illuminated.
Don't scold me, don't scold me.
This plot will be over soon.
The pacing of this book is already quite fast. In less than 500,000 words, the protagonist has reached the sixth stage, which is equivalent to a cultivator in a Xianxia novel reaching the Void Refinement stage in less than 500,000 words.
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