Chapter 1363: Remove the Slave Heart Seal! Evelyn

In the Magic City, within a luxurious villa in the neighborhood, the vast floor-to-ceiling window revealed a sky as blue and clean as washed jade.

Sunlight streamed through the window, spilling onto the leather sofa at the center of the living room.

Xu Jingming sat casually there, his aura unconsciously radiating a suffocating pressure.

Even though he had deliberately restrained it, the oppressive force stemming from the very origin of the Thunder Law still made the entire space feel especially Solemn.

After more than a year away from Blue Star, Song Qiuyun, Su Qingli, and the other women had gone to accompany their families.

Xu Jingming, meanwhile, was preparing to hear about Blue Star's current development.

"Liu Wei, you go first," Xu Jingming said, looking at Liu Wei.

This former assistant to the Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym director now wore a sleek black professional suit.

Her hair was neatly pinned back, giving her a competent and elegant appearance.

"Yes, Grand Councilor my lord."

Liu Wei flipped her wrist, and a holographic screen projected from her smart forearm guard, unfolding before them.

"Blue Whale Company has now grown into a medium-sized trade conglomerate within the Noah Empire."

"It primarily deals in rare minerals and special plants, and is also beginning to engage in the manufacturing of battle suits and various weapons and equipment."

Liu Wei's voice was clear and professional:

"Last year, our net profit reached 150 billion Noah Credits."

"According to projections, Blue Whale Company's profits this year alone are expected to double."

Complex charts and data continuously flickered across the holographic screen, showcasing Blue Whale Company's astonishing growth rate.

"Additionally, I have begun organizing the data on the one thousand life planets you sent over."

As she said this, her tone involuntarily slowed.

The ownership of one thousand life planets!

More than ten days ago, when she first heard this news from Xu Jingming, she had been utterly stunned!

She was no longer a novice just entering the cosmic civilization; she fully understood the value of these one thousand life planets.

If one wished to purchase them with Noah Credits, it would take centuries to save enough.

Yet to Xu Jingming, they were merely a gift from some supreme powerhouse...

"However, the specific details of these planets are still being compiled; it will take another month to fully summarize them."

"Also..."

She quickly added.

The value of a single life planet involves countless factors.

Not to mention one thousand— even with artificial intelligence assistance, the task is extremely tedious.

As head of the Blue Whale Group, Liu Wei naturally spoke at length.

Xu Jingming listened intently, nodding occasionally.

When he left, Blue Star had just entered the interstellar age.

Now, one and a half years later, Blue Star's people have firmly established themselves within the vast star regions of the Noah Empire.

While his status and intimidation certainly played a role, this achievement would not have been possible without Liu Wei's management and strategic planning.

"Good."

Xu Jingming praised, "Blue Whale Company's development path is correct. Once the resource statistics from those life planets are complete, integrate them all together."

"Thank you for your praise, Grand Councilor," Liu Wei said, her cheeks flushed with excitement.

"Mm, step down. Evelyn, it's your turn."

After Liu Wei stepped back, Xu Jingming turned his gaze to the slender figure standing at the front of the group of Starlight-class psychics.

Blue Whale Company handled interstellar trade, while Blue Star's overall development was primarily managed by Evelyn.

He had originally intended to assign his father-in-law, Su Tianrui, but the man was wholly devoted to cultivation and refused to be distracted.

So he had no choice but to assign Evelyn.

After all, with the Slave Heart Seal in place, he had no fear she would cause trouble.

"Yes, Master."

Evelyn bowed respectfully, yet her gaze toward Xu Jingming burned with fervor.

She stepped forward, clasping her hands together before her abdomen, and spoke:

"Over the past two years, Blue Star has changed greatly."

She gently waved her hand, and a detailed holographic projection unfolded.

The image showed a three-dimensional model of the entire Blue Star, covered in dense data markers.

"First, regarding psychic awakening."

Evelyn's voice was as clear and melodious as a spring stream:

"Since Master established the Star Tower and improved Blue Star's Yuan energy environment, the probability of awakening rare S-class and higher psychics has multiplied several times over."

Especially for elemental and Divine Beast-type psychics, the number awakened is four times what it was two years ago."

Now, the vast majority of awakened individuals possess psychics at C-class or higher.

F-class and E-class psychics almost no longer appear.

The number of eighth- and ninth-class psychics is also surging; Blue Star's overall strength is growing."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly upon hearing this.

This region of Blue Star originally belonged to a Yuan energy void.

Only the Yuan energy radiating from a planet dozens of light-years away, covered in Yuan Spirit Flowers, allowed cultivation to occur.

They could only cultivate thanks to the yuan energy radiated from a planet tens of light-years away, covered in yuan spirit flowers.

And after he returned last time, he had already begun transforming Blue Star.

Now, the Qi concentration on Blue Star is at least fifty to sixty times higher than before.

Such a rapid increase in strong cultivators is normal.

Of course, it still cannot compare to the Noah Holy Land.

"You've done very well these past two years."

Xu Jingming nodded in satisfaction.

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and formed a complex hand seal.

A mental wave flashed through the air, and Evelyn's body jerked violently.

The fervor in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by a dazed stupor.

"I… what am I…?"

Evelyn looked around in confusion, memories from the past two years surging like a tidal wave.

When she recalled her fanatic devotion to Xu Jingming during her enslavement,

Especially concerning her daughter Catherine… a blush spread across her fair cheeks.

"The Slave Heart Seal has been lifted. You are now free."

Xu Jingming regarded her calmly.

Evelyn stood frozen, her expression complex.

For the past two years, under the control of the Slave Heart Seal, her loyalty to Xu Jingming had been soul-deep.

Now that it was suddenly removed, she felt a hollow emptiness, utterly unaccustomed to it.

"It was Catherine's request, combined with your outstanding performance these past two years, that led me to lift the Slave Heart Seal."

Xu Jingming raised two fingers: "Now, I give you two choices.

First, you may leave the Holy Church, retire to cultivate, and no longer involve yourself in Blue Star's affairs."

Upon hearing this, Evelyn's face turned pale, and she instinctively gripped the sleeve of her Pope's robe tightly.

"Second, stay and assist Su Qingli and Hearing Ling Shuang in governing Blue Star."

Xu Jingming continued, "They will remain on Blue Star for a long time ahead."

This was Su Qingli's and Hearing Ling Shuang's choice.

This return, after transforming Blue Star, the Qi concentration will reach half the level of the Noah Holy Land!

Combined with various heavenly treasures and medicinal herbs, their cultivation progress won't be slow.

Compared to the Noah Empire Academy, they naturally prefer to cultivate on Blue Star.

As for teaching, since the Virtual Universe exists, Nikki and the others can guide remotely—there's no issue there.

So Xu Jingming simply entrusted Blue Star's governance to them.

If Evelyn wishes, she may also stay to assist them.

Ye Lan, Lu Yunji, Yuli, and the others also wish to remain on Blue Star for several more years.

They want to learn about the planet where Xu Jingming was born, and about his past deeds.

Upon hearing this, Evelyn hesitated not at all, kneeling respectfully: "I choose to stay, and continue to serve you."

Her kneeling posture was reverent and supple, her slender waist bent deeply, accentuating the breathtaking curve of her full hips.

The silk fabric of her Pope's robe tightened with her movement, outlining two round, moonlike mounds that rose and fell gently with her breath.

Undeniably, this former number one of America possessed unparalleled charm in both figure and appearance.