Swallowing the Stars: Starting from Late Bloomers

Chapter 013: Awakening

In fact, even if the family offered less reward, Verus would still be willing to introduce Lu Qingshan to the patriarch's sect.

Because he knew very well that only when his family became powerful would his status in the universe be higher.

Then, Varus quickly commanded the spaceship's AI, Morty, "Morty, contact the Ancestor immediately!"

"Yes, Master!"

The spaceship's AI, Morty, quickly spoke up: "However, it's impossible to connect to the Purple River Empire's virtual network from here. If you want to contact Ancestor Cano, you'll need to apply to connect to the Golden Lion Empire's virtual network. Master, are you sure you want to connect?" (This isn't a typo; there isn't a virtual universe yet.)

"Connect!" Verus quickly ordered.

Although connecting to the Golden Lion Empire's virtual network would be very expensive, Verus still felt it was well worth it!

"drop!"

"Connection established, communication request in progress..."

It took more than a minute before the communication request was finally connected.

On the giant screen in front of Verus, a burly man wearing khaki armor and with pointed ears appeared. He was none other than Kano, the only cosmic-level powerhouse in his family.

"My child!"

As soon as the call connected, Kano asked directly, "You're contacting me through the Golden Lion Empire's network, is there something important you need?"

"Ancestor!"

Verus quickly and respectfully reported, "My companions and I, while exploring the universe, have discovered another life-bearing planet, its coordinates being *** & ***!"

"What? A new planet with life?"

After hearing what Verus said, Cano was also somewhat surprised.

It should be noted that he is a cosmic-level powerhouse who has lived for over 30,000 years, and currently only owns a little over a hundred inhabited planets.

And Verus had previously contributed a life-bearing planet to his family, and now he has discovered another one?

"Verus, my good boy!"

Kano quickly replied, "I'm very pleased that you contacted the family so soon after discovering the life-bearing planet!"

"First, gather all the information about that inhabited planet. Then, take your interstellar coordinates, flight records, samples, and data from that planet and quickly head to the nearby 'Purple Water Star.' I'll be waiting for you there. Then, together we'll go to the Golden Lion Empire's government office to submit this information and purchase this newly discovered inhabited planet!"

"Once all of this is done, the family will definitely not treat you and your team unfairly!"

But at that moment, Verus spoke again, saying, "Ancestor, there is an unparalleled genius on this life-bearing planet. Although he has not received any inheritance and is only a planetary-level martial artist, he has already entered the Domain Realm in just over three hundred years of cultivation!"

"What?"

After hearing Verus's words, Kano stared intently at him, then asked seriously again, "A planetary-level warrior possessing a domain? Verus, do you know what you're saying?"

"Reporting to the Ancestor, everything I said is true!"

With a wave of his hand, Verus immediately started playing the video of Lu Qingshan and his group besieging the Monkey God on the screen next to him.

After watching the video, Kano's face immediately showed shock: "For a planetary-level being to possess an earth domain? This is simply unbelievable!"

It should be noted that a martial artist at the Constant Star level who possesses a domain is already considered an extremely talented genius, let alone someone at the Planetary Star level who possesses a domain.

The Zichuan Empire occupies six surrounding star systems and has over a million inhabited planets. However, the last time a super genius at the planetary level entered the Domain Realm was 30,000 years ago.

But now, he's actually run into such a super genius?

Thinking of this, Cano quickly spoke up: "Verus, so what you mean by contacting me this time is..."

"Ancestor!"

Verus immediately spoke up, "As you said before, anyone who can reach the Domain Realm at the Planetary level is a true super genius. That's why I contacted you directly this time, hoping to introduce Lu Qingshan to your tutelage!"

"If you could take him as your disciple, under your careful guidance, Lu Qingshan's future achievements would be limitless, and he would become an asset to our Cano family!"

Upon hearing Verus's words, Cano's heart stirred, and he immediately asked again, "Verus, what's that kid's character like?"

At this point, Cano was still quite cautious.

After all, a super genius like Lu Qingshan, who has entered the Domain Realm at the Planetary level, is quite rare even in the entire Golden Lion Empire. Once discovered, not to mention cosmic-level powerhouses, even domain lord-level powerhouses would be tempted to take him as a disciple.

If Lu Qingshan is an ungrateful person, even if he takes him as a disciple and teaches him carefully, it will all be for nothing in the end!

"Reporting to the Ancestor!"

Verus spoke again, "I have learned a lot about Lu Qingshan's past. He is definitely a loyal and grateful person. As long as you, Ancestor, accept him as your disciple, you will not be disappointed in the future!"

"good!"

After hearing Verus's words, Cano quickly said, "Verus, I'll set off for your location immediately. You must cultivate a good relationship with Lu Qingshan!"

"Yes, Ancestor!"

After hearing what Kano said, Verus immediately replied respectfully.

……

"Boss, how's the situation?" Enstein asked immediately after Verus hung up the call.

When Verus and Ancestor Cano communicated before, they had no way of knowing the specifics of the conversation.

"Brothers!"

Verus quickly turned to the other members of the adventurer's party: "I have already reported Lu Qingshan and the situation here to the Ancestor. The Ancestor has already set off and should arrive soon!"

"The Ancestor has already decided to accept Lu Qingshan as his disciple, so we must find a way to build a good relationship with him before the Ancestor arrives!"

"Morty, let's set off now, directly to the Lu family mansion!"

"Yes, Master!"

The spaceship's AI, Morty, respectfully responded, then piloted the spaceship, transforming into a streak of light, and swiftly flew towards the Lu family mansion.

……

Meanwhile, at the Lu family mansion, Li Yunshang was discussing with Lu Wenye, Zhao Gang, and others how to handle the affairs of the Academy of Sciences.

But just then...

hum!

A flying saucer-shaped spaceship suddenly appeared above the Lu family mansion.

In fact, if Verus had wanted to, their spaceship could have remained stationary over the Lu family mansion without anyone noticing.

However, Verus and the others came here specifically to befriend Lu Qingshan, so they naturally wouldn't hide their tracks.

drop!drop!drop!

Upon the discovery of the spaceship, a piercing alarm immediately blared throughout the Lu family mansion.

The group of Li Yunshang and the others who were talking in the living room were all planetary-level martial artists. They rushed out the moment they heard the alarm.

When they saw the spaceship hovering above the Lu family mansion, their faces immediately showed vigilance.

Whoosh!

The spaceship hatch opened, and Varus and many members of the adventurer party flew out.

"Madam Lu, and everyone else, there's no need to be nervous!"

As soon as Verus spoke, the spaceship's AI, Morty, translated his voice into standard Xuanhuang Star's common language: "We are adventurers from other civilizations in the universe, and we harbor no ill will towards you!"

"Adventurers from other civilizations in the universe?"

Upon hearing Verus's words, Li Yunshang, Zhao Gang, and the others were all slightly taken aback.

They could accept the idea that other civilizations existed in the universe, after all, Lu Qingshan founded the Academy of Sciences and researched spaceships in the hope that one day they could make contact with other civilizations in the universe.

But when Varus and the others actually appeared before them, they were still incredibly shocked.

However, they had no doubts about the origins of Verus and his companions, since neither the spaceship floating in the sky nor the terrifying aura emanating from Verus and his group were things they had never seen before.

Thus, after a period of "friendly exchange," Li Yunshang and the others quickly came to believe in the goodwill of Verus and his group.

After all, any one of Verus's group was far more powerful than the original Monkey God. If they harbored ill intentions, all the powerful beings on Xuanhuang Star combined would not be able to stop them.

A moment later, in the quiet room where Lu Qingshan was.

Verus looked at Lu Qingshan lying on the bed, a look of pain flashing across his face, but he still took out a green fruit about the size of a grape that emitted a strong fragrance.

"This is a green mulberry fruit, which is extremely precious even in the universe!"

Verus gave a brief introduction, and then fed the green mulberry fruit to Lu Qingshan.

The green mulberry melted instantly upon entering his mouth, quickly transforming into a gentle energy that spread throughout every part of Lu Qingshan's body.

Lu Qingshan woke up shortly after taking the green mulberry fruit!