Chapter 232: A Void Sovereign

After the white-haired elder, acting as a receptionist, led Lin Qing into the palace of the VIP area, he departed.

A server inside the palace immediately approached with courtesy and said, "If a distinguished guest requires any service, you may proceed to the various areas to place your order. Additionally, today the High-Ranking VIP Area offers 'Source-Flare Wine' produced by the Hundred Birds Winery of Xianlian Shengxing City, limited to five thousand portions, with each bottle costing only twelve hundred Void Coins."

"No need, I will just wait here," Lin Qing waved his hand.

—Only this area is free.

"Yes." The server remained respectful and immediately withdrew.

"What the heck? One bottle of wine for twelve hundred Void Coins?" Lin Qing muttered to himself.

Judging by the purchasing power of Void Coins he had learned about along the way, a low-tier Void Ship was worth only two or three million Void Coins.

What kind of wine is this, where two thousand bottles could exchange for a Void Ship?

One must know that in a Level Two Civilization, many Void Beings cannot even afford a Void Ship.

"However, such a vast Bai Ta World actually has not a single heir who meets the inheritance requirements of the tombs in the Vacuum Great Grave..."

Sensing the 'Heart of Limitless' within his body, which showed not a shred of movement, Lin Qing felt somewhat helpless.

After he became a Gravekeeper and merged with the Heart of Limitless, the Heart of Limitless would automatically perceive living beings within the surrounding space and, according to the requirements of many tomb owners, independently observe space-time to search for suitable heirs.

Whether a universe domain or a Void Secret Realm, as long as the space is not divided, it falls within its perception range.

But since he entered the Bai Ta World, the Heart of Limitless had shown not the slightest reaction.

Clearly, according to the standards of many tombs, none of the beings in this world were qualified.

"However, the interior of Xianlian Shengxing City seems to be in another layer of space; I will see after entering Xianlian Shengxing City..."

Lin Qing was not in a hurry.

After all, the most urgent matter at present was still his own cultivation; becoming a Void Being sooner was the most important.

Finding an heir who meets the standards would be best, but if not found, there was nothing to be done.

"First, I must establish myself firmly in Xianlian Shengxing City."

Lin Qing pondered his upcoming plans in silence.

Suddenly—

"Little one."

A voice transmission carrying a slight smile suddenly rang in his mind: "Your clone ability is quite good, a Tenth-Rank Authority, isn't it?"

Lin Qing was somewhat surprised in his heart and turned to look.

He saw a tall girl in black clothes standing at the entrance of the hall not far away, holding a cup of wine in her hand, looking at him with great interest.

Under Lin Qing's activation of a probing secret technique, he still could not discern the other party's life level.

Even the Blood Cauldron King, as a Void Being, could not discern the other party's level.

"It is a Void Sovereign!"

Lin Qing immediately confirmed this in his heart.

The probing secret technique he used came from the Primordial Realm; no matter how superior the concealment method the other party employed, it could not be more superior than the secret techniques of the Primordial Realm.

Moreover, the Blood Cauldron King's clone was also a Void Being; in theory, as long as it was a Void Being, he should have been able to see through it.

It is rumored that although the strength gap between Void Beings is extremely large, it is only because they master more and more Void Essences and their divine techniques are deeper and more mysterious, while their life levels are the same.

Only a Void Sovereign who masters spatial rules can completely transcend Void Beings in life level!

"A proper Void Sovereign, such a great figure, actually initiates conversation with me?"

In that instant, many thoughts flashed through Lin Qing's mind.

Finally, he still responded, "You can actually see through it?"

His clone was connected to him only by consciousness, so even a Void Sovereign, in theory, should have found it difficult to determine that the Blood Cauldron King was a clone.

The girl in black clothes smiled and transmitted, "There is a hidden consciousness connection between clones; it just so happens I have learned such secret techniques."

Lin Qing fell silent for a moment and transmitted, "As a Void Sovereign, you could have entered Xianlian Shengxing City directly; why did you specifically wait here?"

"You actually guessed correctly?" The girl in black clothes looked at Lin Qing with some surprise.

She also clearly felt the other party's attitude of neither humility nor arrogance, almost equal, as if he had seen many powerful people long ago and simply did not care that she was a Void Sovereign.

Normally, the gap between a Void Being and a Void Sovereign is so great that in both status and strength, it is a world apart.

Most Void Beings, when facing a Void Sovereign, would probably tremble in fear, not daring to harbor even a shred of disrespect; being able to maintain composure on the surface would already be remarkable.

Only those with backgrounds ridiculously vast could achieve this.

"The Holy Lord guessed correctly; this little one is indeed from the Three Great Sacred Sites..."

At this moment, the girl in black clothes became even more certain in her heart.

"I am also curious."

She showed a hint of a smile, "Although you are not a Void Sovereign, you should not be unwilling to spend those few Void Coins to enter the city, should you?"

"I have no money; I didn't have a single Void Coin when I left my hometown," Lin Qing said very frankly.

"No money?" The girl in black clothes was somewhat stunned, not expecting such a reason.

However, it is rumored that when geniuses from the Three Great Sacred Sites leave their hometowns for tempering, the high-ranking members of the Sacred Sites indeed set up various difficulties—such as starting from zero, starting over by soul usurpation, or even blocking memories and directly deploying them into those backward civilizations... all kinds of tempering are possible.

Therefore, such an incredible situation actually made her feel it was more in line with the geniuses of the Three Great Sacred Sites in the legends.

"Do you need my help?" the girl in black clothes asked.

"No need," Lin Qing said, "I will rely on my own efforts."

Actually, he very much wanted to accept the help of this Void Sovereign, but he did not want to get too deeply involved, nor could he accept help from just anyone; otherwise, it would be too unreasonable.

Now that he deliberately disguised himself as a genius from the Three Great Sacred Sites, if he could casually accept help from others, how could he possibly have no money now?

Accepting it would only invite suspicion.

"Oh? Alright." The girl in black clothes also had some guesses in her heart; it seemed 'relying on one's own efforts' was a form of tempering?

She also knew very clearly that the wealth accessible to such a genius from a Sacred Site might be even more vast than her own assets; if she merely helped out a little, they would not even look favorably upon such a small amount from her.

"But in Xianlian Shengxing City, without money, you can't take a single step," said the black-clad girl. "You're just going to walk into the city like that?"

Lin Qing glanced at her, seemingly sighing in resignation, and said: "Why are you, a Void Sovereign, so concerned about me? It seems... the Master of this Bai Ta civilization has also noticed me?"

The black-clad girl was stunned.

She knew she had asked too much—likely making this kid impatient—but she felt no anger; instead, she marveled: no wonder he was a genius from one of the Three Sacred Sites, truly possessing pride.

In her past encounters with Void beings, any who received such care and inquiry from her had been overwhelmed with awe, bowing in reverence.

How could they possibly be impatient? The genius of a Sacred Site is simply different.

She silently sighed, then smiled apologetically: "It can't be helped—our Bai Ta civilization rarely welcomes someone like you, so the Sacred Master sent me to check on you, see what you need, and make your acquaintance."

"I'm only here to cultivate," Lin Qing said calmly. "I only wish to cultivate quietly. Don't disturb me."

Mainly, he feared excessive entanglement—this Bai Ta civilization might publicize him as a Sacred Site genius, which would be troublesome. He couldn't withstand verification.

"Cultivate?" The black-clad girl nodded slightly.

Though she felt Bai Ta civilization's conditions paled in comparison to those of the Sacred Sites, perhaps this was precisely a form of trial for him?

"If you need anything, just say it," the black-clad girl said casually. "Don't worry—I won't tell anyone."

Lin Qing paused, then said: "Then give me a dossier on Xianlian Shengxing City. Fair trade—I'm buying it from you."

"Fair trade?" The black-clad girl inwardly wondered: could this be the nature of trials?

She smiled at once: "Of course. But according to current information market standards, the most detailed and top-tier intelligence on Xianlian Shengxing City here costs roughly three billion Void Coins; even ordinary, non-secret intelligence requires five million Void Coins. Aren't you out of money right now?"

Three billion Void Coins??

Lin Qing forcibly controlled his twitching eyelid, maintaining calm: "Ordinary intelligence is enough."

"Can you afford five million Void Coins?" the black-clad girl laughed. "Didn't you just say you had no money to enter the city?"

!

"I have no money."

Lin Qing nodded slightly, then flipped his hand and produced a pale green hide inscribed with countless strange symbols. "I recently acquired some spoils with my avatar. I can sell them to you now—or sell them after entering the city and then buy the intel from you. What do you say?"

"This is..." The black-clad girl examined it, her beautiful eyes brightening. "The chest skin of a Deep Abyss Demon Elephant?"

She glanced at the Blood Cauldron King's avatar and said: "Your avatar actually killed a Deep Abyss Demon Elephant? Impressive strength—even your avatar is this powerful, yet your true body hasn't broken through yet. Are you trying to forge a personal divine artifact?"

Lin Qing knew she was mistaken but didn't correct her. He simply asked: "How much is this worth in Xianlian Shengxing City?"

The black-clad girl smiled: "The Deep Abyss Demon Elephant, as a servant species of the Yu Xingyuan Demon Clan, typically possesses Yu Xingyuan Level Fourteen strength. As a primary material for a Level Five Chaos-tier divine artifact, its usual value is twelve million Void Coins—sometimes rising to thirteen or fourteen million."

"Not bad," Lin Qing nodded slightly.

Internally, he was startled: the Deep Abyss Demon Elephant has Yu Xingyuan Level Fourteen strength?

"Then sell it to me?" the black-clad girl said. "I happen to own a shop in Xianlian Shengxing City that deals in rare materials. Deep Abyss Demon Elephant primary materials are uncommon—I'll give you thirteen million Void Coins?"

Lin Qing said calmly: "Twelve million. Fair trade is enough."

"No wonder you're you—truly proud," the black-clad girl laughed. "Cash, or transfer via the Second Universe Network?"

"Cash," Lin Qing said.

"Alright." The black-clad girl flicked her sleeve, handing Lin Qing a silver-gray crystal resembling a gemstone. "This space crystal contains seven million Void Coins."

Lin Qing reached out and took it, silently exhaling in relief.

With seven million Void Coins, he now had sufficient startup capital in Xianlian Shengxing City.

"Here's the five-million-credit intelligence."

The black-clad girl handed him a transparent crystal chip and a black metal card embossed with patterns. "And my shop's VIP card. Don't refuse—it's given to anyone whose transaction exceeds ten million."

Lin Qing took it and glanced: "Wanxing Group? Tianbao Star Corporation?"

"Yes," the black-clad girl smiled. "If you ever want to sell materials or buy something, remember to support my business first."

"Fair trade is enough," Lin Qing said.

"Of course," the black-clad girl smiled and nodded.

Though she said so, she had already contacted the group's director, ordering her subordinates to treat this VIP cardholder as top priority—any material purchase or acquisition price must satisfy him completely.

Lin Qing accepted these items, silently relieved.

His decision to pose as a genius from a Level 2.9 civilization was indeed correct.

Otherwise, he couldn't explain the origin of his Summoning Seal. Better to play along and deepen the misunderstanding.

For safety, he didn't seek any special favors—otherwise, trouble would follow.

He only asked for "fair and just" treatment.

In this cold universe, fairness and justice were the rarest and most precious things.

As for his next plan, he intended to first thoroughly understand Xianlian Shengxing City before deciding how to establish himself.

"By the way..." the black-clad girl asked with a smile, "I still don't know your name. You can call me Fei Yan."

"Jingguang," Lin Qing said casually. "A pseudonym."

The black-clad girl nodded slightly, then studied him again. "Is your appearance fake too?"

"Of course."

Lin Qing said: "If you can see through it, I'll be impressed."

"Completely invisible," the black-clad girl murmured in awe. "I should be the one impressed."

Lin Qing said casually: "Just relying on ancestral legacy."

He didn't know if Void Sovereigns had special lie-detection abilities, so he spoke nothing but truth from start to finish.

Of course, all true statements were designed to cause misunderstanding.

To the black-clad girl, they naturally implied something else—she assumed he meant ancestral inheritance from the Sacred Sites, and her admiration for the genius of the Three Sacred Sites deepened further.

"Well then, since we've met, I should go," the black-clad girl smiled. "Until we meet again."

Lin Qing nodded slightly, saying nothing.

The girl in black glanced at him, then vanished from the VIP hall.

As she left, she transmitted a voice directly to the personnel responsible for managing entry and exit in Xianlian Shengxing City: "In ten minutes, announce that a new entry quota has opened. Do not keep this guest waiting too long."

Although he now had seven million by his side, Lin Qing did not squander money and continued to wait in the VIP hall.

At the same time, he began to read the intelligence on Xianlian Shengxing City, worth five million.

Although the intelligence was vast, with his reception ability, he quickly read through it carefully.

Truly worthy of being intelligence worth five million Void Coins, it was indeed quite detailed.

"So this is... Xianlian Shengxing City?"

While Lin Qing was secretly shocked, a trace of wild joy arose in his heart: "I came to the right place; there is indeed hope for me to transform into a Void Being!"

(End of this chapter)