Chapter 201: Finalized

Three thousand years have passed, and the asset scale of the Earth Business Alliance Company has long exceeded 100 million Mixed Yuan, making it a first‑tier subsidiary of the Virtual Universe Company.

"As for the rent, my demand isn't high: one Mixed Yuan Unit per couple, for a maximum of 100 years; any extension requires renewal, and the renewal fee increases tenfold," Xiao Yu continued.

"Couples coming to rent may bring at most one servant whose strength does not exceed the Stellar level."

"Furthermore, the Virtual Universe Company may not replace the person in charge of the Earth Business Alliance; the Earth Business Alliance Company retains management rights and temporary enforcement authority over any violations, including eviction and imprisonment," Xiao Yu added.

"Ha ha, you kid, your ideas are indeed beautiful," the Chaos City Lord shook his head and said.

"Master, this is my bottom line; if it cannot be met, I can only refuse. After all, you know I, your disciple, am not short of money!" Xiao Yu smiled at the Chaos City Lord, once again bringing up his ability to forge Heavy Treasures.

Is the importance of Earth greater, or the importance of a Realm‑Lord‑level genius capable of crafting top‑grade Heavy Treasures?

"Hmm. I will try my best to fight for you," the Chaos City Lord said with a smile.

"Thank you, Master!" Xiao Yu bowed respectfully in gratitude.

Afterwards, Xiao Yu left Thunder Island and returned to the Original Zone manor.

The Lord of Ice Peak frowned slightly, "Everyone, the lord of Earth is Xiao Yu, and Xiao Yu is a disciple of Chaos; regarding how to handle Earth, perhaps we should first hear Chaos's plan."

"I just had a preliminary discussion with Xiao Yu and we have a proposal…" the Chaos City Lord began slowly, "I think this proposal is good; it safeguards the clan's interests while not chilling the genius's heart."

"Could it be that the Undying Venerable wants to buy Earth and make a profit!" Xiao Yu thought to himself, "Wu, reply to him, saying that I was summoned by the Chaos City Lord and have no time to meet him recently."

The Giant Axe Founder looked at the gathering of Universe Lords on both sides and couldn't help but smile, "I believe everyone already knows Earth's secret; let's now decide how to handle it."

……

"Everyone has arrived."

Virtual Universe, Giant Axe Temple.

"Xiao Yu, relinquishing the territory does not require the clan to compensate; it merely designates an operating company!" Dragon Xing Zhuzhu retorted.

"Xiao Yu, there's an email," Wu reminded.

In front of the temple stood a long, rustic, bluish‑gray stone table; on each side of the table was a row of stone chairs, now filled with towering, awe‑inspiring figures.

Xiao Yu opened the email and found it was from the Undying Venerable; the content was nothing more than a desire to meet him.

The Giant Axe Founder, looking like a Ye Ren, appeared on the main seat.

In the endless darkness, a massive temple floated in midair.

"Hmm." Wu's voice echoed in the mind.

"But isn't this rent too high? One Mixed Yuan per couple; a hundred million couples would cost 100 million Mixed Yuan; for a hundred years that's at least 100 million Mixed Yuan Units; a single era would be at least 10 billion Mixed Yuan Units. That's the most conservative estimate; in reality it could be dozens or hundreds of times higher," the Lord of Desolate Inspection frowned.

"I suggest returning Earth's ownership to the clan, letting the clan arrange everything; at most we can give Xiao Yu some extra compensation!"

"Impossible. Xiao Yu is now only a Realm Lord; even if he has grievances he has nowhere to appeal. But everyone must not forget that Xiao Yu is a peerless genius even more demonic than Kedi, becoming a Universe Lord is practically a done‑deal. If we handle it so harshly now, what will the future bring?"

"Everyone, do not forget the Yan God Clan; the Yan Emperor's betrayal of the clan happened only tens of thousands of eras ago!" the Lord of Darkness suddenly reminded.

"I'm reminding everyone not to be swayed by the high rent Xiao Yu mentions. My disciple is not short of money and doesn't care about that amount," the Chaos City Lord smiled, "If I had to choose between Xiao Yu and the Undying Venerable, I would eliminate the Undying Venerable without hesitation!"

Voices of discussion rose and fell.

All the Universe Lords of the Virtual Universe Lineage supported the Chaos City Lord, while within the Great Axe Lineage some agreed and some opposed.

"Alright, let's vote," the Giant Axe interrupted the discussion, "Raise your hand if you agree to return Earth to the clan."

……

Virtual Universe Rain‑Phase Mountain Original Zone.

In the tea room, Xiao Yu, Hong, and Luo Feng sat opposite each other; after the servant served tea snacks, they withdrew.

The three discussed recent events.

"Big brother, congratulations; you passed the 20th realm of the Illusion Sea and were taken as a direct disciple by the Lord of Darkness," Xiao Yu smiled at Luo Feng, "You became a direct disciple of the Universe Lord earlier than Luo Feng did."

"Third brother, speak seriously! Why do you keep bringing me up?" Luo Feng punched Xiao Yu's shoulder.

"The alien great power who reshaped Earth is extremely strong; he can guide the creation of a clan, something other great powers may not achieve. Naturally, Earth becomes a focus," Hong said calmly, "And because this great power invested enormous effort to remodel Earth, it has become especially unique; it is impossible for us not to make some concession!"

"Indeed! With our current strength we cannot confront the Human Race's higher‑ups, so we must comply, but at least the three of us are disciples of the Universe Lord, giving us some backing rather than being rootless driftwood," Luo Feng agreed.

"Right, regardless of the final outcome, I have already done my best; the result is not something we can change now. Still, whatever happens, it may not be bad for us or for Earth. After all, joy and misfortune are intertwined with each sip and bite," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"Third brother, as long as you can see through it, that's fine," Hong said, "Time is still long for us. The four of us are the core of the Earth Lineage; as long as we remain unchanged, the Earth Lineage will not change."

"Three thousand years have passed; Earth has changed too much!" Xiao Yu sighed.

Over three thousand years, the Xiao family proliferated for a hundred generations, its population exceeding one billion, becoming a great clan of the Qian Wu Universe Country; even the core members are at least Universe‑level, and adult members are at least Stellar level.

And Xiao Ling, who entered the Celestial‑Terrestrial Secret Realm Department, is even Realm‑Lord‑level.

Xiao Yu's parents and brothers, through fused divine crystals, can sense slight Origin fluctuations, comprehend a fragment of the Fundamental Law, and break through to Domain Lord level.

These divine crystals were all gifted by Xiao Yu through official channels; as Xiao Yu's displayed talent and abilities increase, his Permission also rises, making many things that others deem impossible possible for him.

"Second brother Lei Shen has also become a core member of the Universe Mercenary Alliance; he's likely to enter the Primordial Universe soon," Hong said, "I also plan to apply to go to the Primordial Universe in the near future."

"Big brother, we can still meet in the Primordial Universe, but unfortunately Third brother has already set out for the life‑and‑death trials," Luo Feng said.

Luo Feng's words reminded Xiao Yu that, during Hong's tenure as the Qian Wu Universe Country's Inspection Envoy, he repeatedly showed leniency toward the descendants of the Xiao and Luo families.

"Big brother, thank you!" Xiao Yu expressed his gratitude.

"They only committed minor mistakes; there's no need to handle them as the Virtual Universe Company's mission description suggests. As the saying goes, everyone errs, but to amend is the greatest virtue," Hong said with a light smile.

(End of chapter)