Chapter 1271

In the boundless starry sky, the Viper Ship flew toward the Sixth Planet's Lingshu Sacred Ground at three times the speed of light.

Inside the cabin, Eva's holographic projection—a little girl with green hair in twin pigtails—excitedly circled Xu Jingming.

"S-class! You truly possess demon bloodline!"

Eva's clear eyes sparkled with excitement:

"I've already compared the demon form you manifested when using your bloodline.

It must be the upper-tier demon clan: 'Thunder Hell Demons'!

This is the top-tier bloodline of the demon race, capable of one day growing to match the power level of our human Dominators—the Demon Lord rank!

No wonder your talent is so strong—you mastered lightning and destruction domains so quickly!

It all adds up! Everything matches!

But why didn't I detect your demon bloodline before?

That's strange—is the bloodline hidden too deeply, or was my detection method flawed...?"

Xu Jingming sat in the pilot's seat, his three-meter-tall demon body restored to its original form.

Watching Eva, who thought she had finally understood, only to sink back into confusion, he couldn't help but smile wryly.

She had mistaken all his talents for being granted by demon bloodline.

But that's fine—it perfectly conceals the existence of the Deep Blue System.

"Forget it, no more thinking!"

After a long while, Eva finally calmed down, then sighed with regret:

"Too bad about Dir's space ring—it must have contained plenty of valuable items!"

"Even if we got it, we couldn't use it."

Xu Jingming shook his head, voice low, "Royal family items—who knows if they've planted trackers or hidden traps inside?"

Eva tilted her head, thinking: "True, safety first.

But S-class, your demon bloodline is too strong!

Even at Starlight Seventh Stage, you can unleash Star-Class combat power!"

"This is only the initial awakening state—later, it will be even stronger."

Xu Jingming smiled.

He hadn't expected Dir to be so weak—he didn't even use his demon heart.

But that's fine—the demon heart is perfect for my own cultivation.

Soon, the ship returned to the outer space of the Sixth Planet, home of the Lingshu Sacred Ground.

For safety, Xu Jingming immediately unleashed Doushen Shenlei to obliterate the Viper Ship.

Then he returned alone to the Noah Sacred Ground's contestant villa.

As soon as he arrived, he received a message from Hearing Ling Shuang.

The Green Shade Star representative was ready and could meet anytime in the Virtual Universe.

"Timing's perfect."

Xu Jingming took out the virtual helmet and connected to the Virtual Universe.

A flash of white light, and he appeared in an elegantly decorated reception room.

Hearing Ling Shuang and Liu Wei were already waiting there.

"Jingming!"

Hearing Ling Shuang stepped forward first, her tear mole glowing strikingly under the virtual light.

She wore a pale blue long dress, exuding charm with gentleness.

"My lord."

Behind her stood Liu Wei.

The assistant curator, as always, had her hair braided.

Dressed in a black business suit with black stockings, her scholarly aura had faded considerably.

She now resembled a corporate female executive.

Seeing Xu Jingming, she bowed respectfully, inwardly marveling.

In just half a year, Xu Jingming's aura had grown even more terrifying.

Even within the Virtual Universe, the pressure made it nearly impossible for her to breathe.

"Didn't Su Qingli come?"

Since they weren't outsiders, Xu Jingming naturally wrapped his arm around Hearing Ling Shuang's slender waist.

As an old married couple, she didn't blush—instead, she pressed her firm hips against him, whispering softly:

"She just broke through to Starlight Stage and has been in seclusion to consolidate her realm."

"Mm. What about you? Are you preparing to break through too?"

Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

Su Qingli's talent wasn't bad—she was already Mid-Ninth Stage on Blue Star.

Here in the Noah Empire, her accumulated foundation erupted, aided by the resources I gave her.

Her cultivation speed soared—she broke through to Starlight Stage ten days ago.

"I'm almost there too—probably just a few more days."

Hearing Ling Shuang smiled faintly.

When they left Blue Star, she was only Low-Ninth Stage.

Compared to Su Qingli, her progress was slower.

"No rush, take your time. When I return from this trip, I'll bring you more resources."

Xu Jingming nodded and asked, "What about the people from Green Shade Star? Have they arrived?"

"They're already in the waiting room, ready to begin at any moment."

"Then let them in."

"Understood."

Moments later, the door to the reception room opened automatically.

Three strangers entered; the lead figure was a tall woman.

She appeared to be around thirty, with a neat short haircut.

Her features were elegant, dressed in a well-tailored business suit.

Behind her followed two male assistants, both looking sharp and capable.

When they first entered, the lead woman's expression was stern and unreadable.

But when she saw Xu Jingming—especially the Law Seed mark on his brow—

her expression changed instantly, revealing a hint of delight.

The two male assistants exchanged glances, each clearly startled by what they saw in the other's eyes.

Xu Jingming!

The brilliant talent who had recently become the talk of the Sacred Grounds Exchange Tournament!

This obscure Blue Whale Company was truly from Xu Jingming's home world!

"My lord!"

The woman immediately bowed deeply, her forehead nearly touching her knees:

"I am Lina, Trade Minister of Green Shade Star. Regarding the seizure of your goods—

on behalf of Green Shade Star, I offer you our most sincere apologies!"

This attitude made Xu Jingming raise an eyebrow.

He had expected an arrogant representative of a planetary lord—instead, the woman was profoundly respectful.

"We will immediately release your cargo.

And we have prepared compensation worth ten billion Noah Coins, hoping to make up for Blue Whale Company's losses."

Lina straightened and continued.

Behind Xu Jingming, Liu Wei's eyes widened in shock, and she involuntarily drew in a sharp breath.

Ten billion! This far exceeded the value of the seized cargo!

She had spent nearly half a year preparing for this shipment.

"Compensation?"

Xu Jingming did not respond immediately; instead, he studied Lina thoughtfully.

Her attitude was too eager—even... deliberate.

"Did you seize Blue Whale Company's cargo on purpose, just to meet me?"

Xu Jingming spoke slowly, his voice low, yet the air in the reception room froze instantly.

Though this was a virtual universe, the authority radiating from Xu Jingming made Lina's body stiffen visibly.

She immediately adjusted her expression to even greater deference:

"Not deliberately—only an attempt. We never expected Blue Whale Company to truly be your enterprise."

Not everyone has intelligence from the Noah Sacred Grounds.

For an ordinary life planet like ours, it was impossible to confirm whether Blue Star truly had ties to you.

"Now that you've confirmed my identity?"

Xu Jingming raised his sword-like brows. "I'll accept the ten-billion-coin compensation. But I won't tolerate this happening again. You may leave now."

He issued a direct dismissal—but Lina hurried to speak:

"My lord, Green Shade Star wishes to cooperate with you!"

"Cooperate? How do you propose to cooperate?"

Xu Jingming regarded her with interest.

Blue Star had just entered the interstellar age; any life planet willing to cooperate was a good thing.

"Form a planetary trade alliance with Blue Star.

From now on, Blue Whale Company's cargo will receive free provisioning and transport services on Green Shade Star."

Lina rushed to say.

"That's it?"

Xu Jingming shook his head:

"You're not serious enough. If you want a trade alliance with Blue Star,

you must surrender ninety percent of your interstellar trade profits."