Chapter 813

Lin Qi smiled after hearing this:

"This is for your own progress!"

"You have talent, but it's still not enough to safely join the supreme factions!"

"You still need refinement!"

Lin Xiao and Lin Zhao Yue nodded.

In their eyes, their older brother carried great authority, and they felt deep reverence for him.

Compared to their parents, they were more afraid of Lin Qi!

Especially when he was serious, his aura was so overwhelming it made their hearts tremble.

Lin Qi watched their demeanor and silently nodded in approval.

…

In the Lin family estate, within the martial arts chamber.

Lin Qi opened his eyes and activated his smart device.

It was already December, with only a few days left until the new year.

Lin Qi felt his life had been fulfilling.

He browsed the news from Blue Star—this was a habit only possible on Blue Star.

In the Tai Chu Sacred Ground, he cultivated in silent solitude.

Generally, nothing major happened in the Sacred Ground; everyone cultivated quietly.

Every member was a top-tier genius with an extremely long lifespan, so there weren't many distractions.

But Blue Star was different—it underwent massive changes every so often.

Lin Qi studied the economic news: the entire Blue Star Federation was acting decisively.

Especially after their return, a series of policy measures had been issued one after another.

At the same time, large numbers of staff had been arrested and sent to prison, some executed on the spot.

Among them were many beings from other civilizations.

According to Deep Space Academy law, upon arriving at any planet, one must abide by that planet's laws.

Violating Blue Star's laws would be punished.

But laws require sufficient strength to be enforced.

If martial power is too weak, laws cannot be effectively applied.

After all, Blue Star is still too weak.

The top-tier combatants are usually absent, and minor schemes go unchecked by others.

Moreover, many individuals from other civilizations have powerful backgrounds.

Without someone of sufficient weight, these cases simply cannot be handled.

Lin Qi knew this was Qin Ling's doing.

He himself had returned merely to relax.

Qin Ling, however, still had to manage Blue Star's affairs.

It made him feel slightly ashamed.

Then he saw a message.

Now that he had guided his younger siblings, he should visit Cangqiong Shanyu Wuda and meet several old acquaintances.

But he needed to prepare some gifts.

…

That evening, in his father Lin Zhen's study.

The study spanned hundreds of square meters, lined with bookshelves stacked with books; on the desk sat two steaming cups of tea.

The burly Lin Zhen sipped his tea, looked at Lin Qi before him, and projected a large screen filled with information.

He said:

"Xiao Qi, your mother and I have devoted the last few decades to business."

"Our business has grown larger and larger—we now own dozens of companies."

"They span many industries, and our profits over the years are measured in Deep Space Credits."

"Besides the capital needed to keep our companies running, we can still mobilize 1.8 billion Deep Space Credits."

"Over the years, Xiao Xiao and Zhao Yue have spent quite a bit—if not, it would be even more."

"In the past, you helped the family; we were limited in ability."

"But now we can earn money too."

"This sum, you can use to cultivate and grow stronger."

Lin Qi was stunned—he had no idea his father had earned so much.

1.8 billion Deep Space Credits—that's 18,000 cultivation points, a substantial amount!

He remembered Blue Star once owed the Deep Space Academy over 10 billion Deep Space Credits—enough to buy a life-bearing planet.

Now, their own family had 1.8 billion in savings.

He waved his hand: "I don't need this much money right now."

"I'll take 500 million Deep Space Credits."

"Keep the rest to keep doing business and earn even more."

Lin Zhen nodded and used his smart device to transfer the funds.

Then he added:

"To be honest, our Lin family has prospered, but our branch is small."

"You still don't have a girlfriend."

"Xiao Xiao and Zhao Yue have started dating—they'll likely have children soon, and I'll become a grandfather."

"But your uncle's descendants are numerous—he already has grandchildren, more than one."

"With more descendants and your uncle's wealth, it's harder to manage them."

"Some reckless behavior might emerge."

"But it's still within manageable limits—for now. As time passes, it'll become harder to control."

Lin Qi smiled: "There's no way around it."

"When a family grows large, this happens."

"I just hope they don't break the law."

"If they do, I won't show mercy."

Lin Qi made his stance clear—he would not allow any lawbreaking within his own family.

If he found out, he would act.

And he had the power—he was now the strongest person in the entire family.

But it was still too early to speak of this.

The Lin family numbered only dozens, maybe a hundred at most.

Just Qin Ling's branch alone—including his children and descendants—numbered hundreds.

In the universe, some top-tier cultivators' families spanned hundreds of planets.

…

The next day, the capital, Cangqiong Shanyu Wuda