Chapter 656

Chi Di's eyes lit up; it was truly a case of being handed a pillow just as one felt sleepy.

He looked at the two of them expectantly.

Xi Yuan calmly took a sip of hot tea before speaking:

"This beverage called tea from your Blue Star civilization is quite good; it is bitter at first but becomes sweet, and the more you drink, the more flavorful it gets."

"Interesting!"

Then he began to discuss the main business:

"Your Blue Star civilization has been in contact with the universe for too short a time, only a mere few years."

"Even with the development of trial planets, you haven't earned much money yet, not to mention that you still need to repay loans."

Chi Di nodded; their Blue Star still owed the Deep Space Academy a full 9.7 billion Deep Space Coins.

Even if they earned money, that would be a matter for decades later.

Director Xi Yuan continued:

"Your Blue Star civilization has the potential of a high-level civilization, and now you even have 9 galaxy-level geniuses entering the second round of the Ten Directions Blood Arena!"

"There are other geniuses who also have good potential."

"They all have the possibility of breaking into the top 10,000."

"So after thinking it over, as the Director, I have decided to help you out!"

Chi Di calmly took a sip of hot tea and asked: "I wonder how you intend to help us?"

Xi Yuan spoke slowly:

"I plan to provide you with an interest-free loan of several hundred million Deep Space Coins."

"The 50 contestants who entered the second round all have the right to apply."

"Depending on their different talents, the loan amounts they can obtain will also differ."

Chi Di's eyes lit up after hearing this, as if a glimmer of light had flashed across them.

His brain began to run rapidly; several hundred million Deep Space Coins, even if split equally, would mean over ten million Deep Space Coins for each person.

This was a huge sum of money.

It was enough to buy a large amount of Source Energy Crystals for cultivation.

For galaxy-level geniuses like Lin Qi, this was too important; this money came at a critical time.

He let out a deep breath and said earnestly:

"Thank you very much for the help of you two; this money comes at the perfect time."

Xi Yuan smiled: "We also don't want to see you geniuses having to wait a hundred years because of money."

"Next, let's continue to discuss the loan amount for each person."

Chi Di nodded and then began to discuss it with the two of them.

"Whew~"

A moment later, Chi Di watched the two of them leave, his face also relaxing, his heart stirred; with this money, Blue Star would be completely different.

Especially the galaxy-level geniuses, all of whom would have the opportunity to cultivate to the peak of the Sky-Gazing Realm.

Once top geniuses like Lin Qi, Sun Sheng, Li Tianxing, Jiang Tao, and Jiang Miaoyin cultivated to the peak.

They would have the opportunity to enter supreme forces.

Not only that, he himself had a share; because he was in the second realm of the universe, his loan quota was higher, reaching several hundred million.

He could also purchase more resources for cultivation.

"Beep!"

Just as he was thinking, a screen suddenly popped up in front of him, and a message appeared in his eyes.

"This is...?" Chi Di frowned as he looked at the message.

……

A few seconds later, a tall figure appeared out of thin air.

A tall man appeared, his whole body radiating a scorching aura, with a flame mark on his forehead.

He was robust, dressed in a white robe, with sharp features and eyes like the great sun, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.

In terms of temperament, he was quite similar to Chi Di.

"Dean Yaochen, welcome."

Chi Di smiled and greeted him.

The person who arrived was none other than the Dean of the Lieyang Dao Academy—Yaochen.

He observed the layout of the courtyard and sighed: "The architecture in the center of your place has a special charm, containing the patterns of heaven and earth."

"Very distinctive; is this your Blue Star civilization?"

"Truly extraordinary!"

Chi Di smiled after hearing this and said:

"I wonder, Dean Yaochen, what business do you have with me?"

Dean Yaochen sat down opposite him, and Chi Di poured him a cup of hot tea as usual.

Dean Yaochen said: "I came this time mainly to give you some good things."

With a wave of his hand, a panel was projected in front of him, filled with a large amount of graphic data.

Chi Di took a look, and a moment later, his brows furrowed:

"This is the top forces and top geniuses of the various star systems in the Lieyang Star Domain?"

Dean Yaochen nodded: "That's right!"

"This is the most detailed and complete data collected by our Lieyang civilization."

"In the second round of the Deep Space Genius Competition, having data on geniuses will also be of great help to the contestants!"

Chi Di nodded; the data provided by the Liuren civilization was already the result of their best efforts to collect.

But compared to the Lieyang civilization, a hegemon civilization, it was still far behind.

He expressed his gratitude: "Great kindness needs no thanks!"

Yaochen waved his hand: "It's just some data."

"Do not spread this data around; the contestants of your Blue Star civilization can just look at it themselves."

"You can tell them about the Liuren civilization orally, but do not give them the complete data."

Chi Di nodded: "I understand!"

Yaochen nodded: "I hope that more of your geniuses can advance in the upcoming competition."

"If you have any difficulties, you can tell me at any time."

Chi Di said: "It's already too much trouble for you!"

He knew that their Blue Star already owed Dean Yaochen a favor, and if they asked for help again, the favor owed would be even greater.

In the future, this favor would be hard to repay.

……

When the competition ended, it was already 9:00 PM; the younger siblings went to sleep, while Lin Qi called Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin to have hot pot to celebrate.

At 12:00 midnight, Lin Qi returned to his bedroom.

"Beep!"

Suddenly, he felt his phone vibrate; he took it out and saw a transaction notification—it was the reward for the Deep Space Genius Competition.

【Contestant Lin Qi, because you successfully advanced in the second round of the Deep Space Genius Competition's Ten Directions Blood Arena, we will grant you a reward of 5 million Deep Space Coins. We hope you will continue to work hard in the upcoming competition!】

【Deep Space Coins +5 million!】

Seeing the reward arrive, Lin Qi immediately smiled.

"This efficiency is indeed fast; with 5 million Deep Space Coins, it's enough to buy 5 Source Energy Crystals."

"5 million Deep Space Coins cannot all be used to buy Source Energy Crystals; I also need to buy Soul Marrow."

Lin Qi looked at his account balance and had already started thinking about how to spend it.

Four Source Energy Crystals could not allow him to condense the sixth Source Vein.

But it was enough to significantly improve his mental power.

In the battle just now, he had also encountered dozens of mental masters who specialized in illusions.

However, they were generally too weak to form an impact on his mental power.

But there was also one mental master who was one of the 8 survivors.

Lin Qi felt that his luck was good, as he actually hadn't encountered the other party.

Otherwise, he wasn't sure if he could have persisted for two minutes.

Thinking of this, he directly opened the War Home software.

He placed an order for four Source Energy Crystals and 10 bottles of 50% purity Soul Marrow.

【Beep!】

【Payment successful!】

【You have purchased Source Energy Crystals ×4, 50% purity Soul Marrow ×10】

【Due to the preciousness of the resources, please go to the headquarters of the Zhiqiong Martial Arts Mansion...】

Lin Qi nodded; the resources had been purchased.

He had to improve his strength first.

"Beep!"

Suddenly his phone vibrated again; he saw it was a message posted by Chi Di in the WeChat group.

【Chi Di: Everyone, enter the Star-Governing Hall tomorrow morning at 11:00. I have two important things to announce...】

Lin Qi looked at the WeChat group message; this was a small group containing only the 50 contestants who had entered the second round!

Lin Qi was also curious about what it was.

……

"Boom!!"

The next day, in the sky from Cang Province to the Imperial Capital, a pitch-black Falcon fighter jet sped along.

In the spacious cockpit, Lin Qi, dressed in a black-gold robe, lay on the smart seat.

He opened the virtual bracelet on his wrist and logged into the universe's virtual network.

Star-Governing Hall meeting room.

"Buzz buzz!"

On a huge black oval table, powerful figures appeared one after another in the 50 seats.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge!"

Lin Qi was the fastest to log in; after him, Jiang Tao, Jiang Miaoyin, Sun Sheng, War God, Shanhe King, and others also logged in one after another.

Jiang Tao next to him asked curiously:

"What important thing is it that requires all of us to log in instead of just sending a notice?"

Lin Qi analyzed: "Time is precious now; Chi Di wouldn't summon everyone if it weren't important."

"Just wait quietly!"

A moment later, Chi Di, dressed in a white robe, appeared out of thin air; his eyes, like the scorching sun, swept across the crowd and he said:

"Everyone is here, let's start our meeting!"

"Without further ado, there are only two things."

"Buzz!"

After speaking, the red-clad girl beside him projected a large screen, which played a large amount of graphic data. Everyone looked at the screen and quickly read some of the information.

The black-robed War God said in surprise:

"This is more detailed contestant information!"

The purple-clad Overlord also said:

"This data is even more detailed than the Liuren civilization's."

Ice and Snow Earth said: "More than just detailed, I estimate it's even more detailed than the Triangle Clan's!"

Lin Qi also nodded; he saw the information on Lei Nuozi and Aidis from his match at a glance.

It was indeed too detailed; almost all the geniuses' data was in it.

"Chi Di, how was this obtained?"

Chi Di slowly introduced:

"This is the help given to our Blue Star civilization by Dean Yaochen of the Lieyang Dao Academy."

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized.

"So it was Dean Yaochen; this is a huge help, allowing the probability of our Blue Star civilization advancing to increase again."

"This time we owe them a favor."

Then the War God asked again: "Chi Di, then what is the second thing?"

Everyone also looked over curiously.

Chi Di switched the screen and said:

"Director Xi Yuan of the Deep Space Academy thinks highly of our Blue Star civilization and is willing to provide us with another loan of several hundred million Deep Space Coins."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up.

The entire meeting room suddenly became noisy.

"A loan of several hundred million; even if it's only a few million Deep Space Coins, it's a huge sum for us."

Jiang Tao's eyes lit up; both he and his sister Jiang Miaoyin possessed super-strong talent.

But they lacked not only time but also resources.

Now they had the three years of the second round, but they lacked resources; they must have enough Deep Space Coins to buy Source Energy Crystals.

And there were Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing.

They had only condensed four Source Veins now and had huge room for improvement.

Others also nodded; if they had a large sum of money now, everyone's strength could be improved.

And Lin Qi's heart couldn't help but beat faster; there was a loan!

For him, this was a great thing.

Chi Di continued:

"After discussions with the Deep Space Academy, the quota for each person is different."

"Martial artists who have awakened two abilities have an interest-free loan quota of 10 million, and repayment begins after the Deep Space Genius Competition."

"And galaxy-level geniuses who have awakened three abilities will have an interest-free loan quota of 50 million, also starting repayment after the Deep Space Genius Competition."

"Everyone come to the headquarters, find me to sign the contract, and you can get the loan."

As soon as these words were spoken, the meeting room boiled over again.

"A quota of 10 million, that's not a small amount!"

"Galaxy-level geniuses actually have a quota of 50 million Deep Space Coins!"

Excitement appeared on everyone's faces.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge, we're rich!"

"With these 50 million Deep Space Coins, in three years, I'm confident I can condense 8 Source Veins, and there's hope to enter the supreme forces!"

Jiang Tao was extremely excited; this money came at the perfect time.

Lin Qi also nodded; with this money, he was also confident he could condense 8 Source Veins, or even 9.

Once he reached the peak of the Sky-Gazing Realm, he would still be considered the top genius in the Lieyang Star, and he had the confidence to defeat them.

Chi Di said: "Meeting adjourned; I will be waiting for everyone in my office today!"

After speaking, he logged off, and others also hurriedly logged off, preparing to head to the Zhiqiong Martial Arts Mansion headquarters.

……

Zhiqiong Martial Arts Mansion headquarters

"Boom!!"

A pitch-black Falcon fighter jet slowly descended onto the earth amidst a huge roar and strong winds.

"Buzz!!"

The cabin door opened, and Lin Qi, dressed in a black-gold robe, walked out; he looked at the headquarters and took out his phone to send a message to Chi Di.

A moment later, in the Mansion Master's office.

Lin Qi and the tall Chi Di sat opposite each other, with Director Yi Ming standing to the side; on the table lay a contract document, made of special materials.

Beside it was a special pen!

Chi Di smiled and said: "I didn't expect you to be the first to arrive."

Lin Qi smiled: "I came to collect the Source Energy Crystals I purchased."

Chi Di nodded: "Sign this contract, and you can immediately obtain 50 million Deep Space Coins!"

Lin Qi didn't hesitate at all; he directly picked up the special pen and signed his name on it.

Then came the electronic contract, until the signing was complete.

Chi Di saw Lin Qi's golden name and then picked up his phone to operate it.

The next instant, Lin Qi's phone also vibrated; after taking it out and looking, his eyes lit up—the money had arrived.

【You have a transfer, Deep Space Coins +50 million!】

Lin Qi's breathing grew heavier; 50 million Deep Space Coins were enough to buy 50 Source Energy Crystals!

Chi Di smiled: "Now the money has arrived, you can go shopping!"

"However, I don't suggest you use all the money to buy Source Energy Crystals; if your martial arts skills break through to the sixth stage, then you will need enough money to buy new secret manuals."

"But now, even if you want to buy, you can't."

Lin Qi was puzzled: "Why?"

Director Yi Ming next to him explained:

"Because there aren't many Source Energy Crystals left in the warehouse; if it were normal times, it would be enough to last for several months."

"But now everyone has loans and will buy Source Energy Crystals, so the amount in the warehouse isn't enough for everyone to share."

Chi Di nodded: "The next batch of goods from the Liuren civilization won't arrive until three months later."

"Now there is a purchase limit of 8!"

He then picked up the metal briefcase next to him and opened it; inside were four Source Energy Crystals and 10 bottles of 50% purity Soul Marrow.

Lin Qi nodded: "Then I will buy 4 more Source Energy Crystals, plus 10 bottles of 50% Soul Marrow."

After speaking, he placed an order on his phone and spent another 5 million Deep Space Coins!

A moment later, Yi Ming returned with a metal briefcase.

Lin Qi packed them together into his space bracelet.

Chi Di patted Lin Qi on the shoulder and said:

"Cultivate well in the time to come; three years later, the Ten Directions Blood Arena will also enter the second round. At that time, let other civilizations witness your strength."

Lin Qi smiled after hearing this and said:

"Don't worry, I definitely will!"

After speaking, he said goodbye and left; Chi Di watched Lin Qi's back, having a premonition that after the first round of the Ten Directions Blood Arena ended.

Lin Qi's strength would receive a huge improvement.

It might not be much worse than his own peak Sky-Gazing Realm.

……

At the entrance of the Zhiqiong Martial Arts Mansion.

Lin Qi saw two familiar faces.

"Lin Qi, you guy are actually faster than me!"

Sun Sheng stepped forward quickly, punched Lin Qi in the chest, and smiled.

Beside him, Li Tianxing also came over.

Li Tianxing asked: "Lin Qi, have you signed the contract?"

Lin Qi nodded and smiled: "That's right, I've already received the money!"

"I forgot to tell you, there aren't many Source Energy Crystals left in the warehouse; the next batch of resources won't be available until three months later."

Sun Sheng widened his eyes: "Then I must buy more Source Energy Crystals!"

"I have never fought such a rich battle before, a full 50 million Deep Space Coins!"

"It can allow me to buy 50 Source Energy Crystals, enough to condense 8 Source Veins."

Li Tianxing shook his head: "If you buy all Source Energy Crystals, what about your mental power?"

"With your current mental power, if you encounter an illusionist among the mental masters, you won't be able to withstand a single move."

Sun Sheng didn't refute this time: "My mental power is indeed a bit low."

Lin Qi patted the two on the shoulders: "Keep it up; I also hope that more people from our Blue Star can enter the third round of selection."

Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing nodded; they had money and time now, just waiting to develop.

……

An hour later, Lin Qi returned to Tianhai City.

"Xiaotian, you've become stronger again!"

In the living room, Lin Qi stroked Xiaotian's soft fur; Xiaotian's body size was getting larger and larger, but he would use his talent to control his body size to be like a large Golden Retriever dog.

This way he could play with the two children, Lin Xiao and Lin Zhaoyue.

"Buzz buzz!"

Lin Qi operated 【Golden Pupil】 and could see Xiaotian getting stronger day by day; that was the power of his bloodline.

The power of the Law of Metal and the Law of Space also began to manifest.

That was his talent; he only needed to eat to grow, a talent that countless races envied.

Lin Qi felt the power of the Law of Metal; the power of the law was released through the bloodline in Xiaotian.

If Xiaotian could possess the strength of a Level 9 Disaster Beast, the law power on his body would also be more obvious.

He himself could also comprehend the Law of Metal by feeling Xiaotian's power.

This was recorded in the "Star-Swallowing Beast Notes"; the owner of a Star-Swallowing Beast could comprehend laws by observing the physical secret patterns.

And the stronger the Star-Swallowing Beast's strength, the stronger the effect.

He was very much looking forward to this day.

After playing with the Star-Swallowing Beast Xiaotian for a while, Lin Qi returned to the martial arts room to start today's cultivation.

"Buzz!"

The metal briefcase opened, containing 8 Source Energy Crystals and 20 bottles of 50% purity Soul Marrow.

And he still had 45 million Deep Space Coins in his account!

Lin Qi had to admit that he had indeed never fought such a rich battle before.

……

(End of chapter)