Star Odyssey

Rong’s finger twitched.
This was a problem.
Lu Yin’s backing covered the entire universe, as he was supported by the Hall of Honor.
Even the Sixth Mainland had to take that into account.
This unknown enemy was bold enough to kill Lu Yin, which meant that they were either desperate or had nothing to lose.
Wei Rong was afraid that the latter seemed more likely, as it was impossible for Lu Yin to be so serious about this matter otherwise.

“There’s only a few ways to defend against foreign enemies.
One is to remove the hatred,” Qiong Xi’er said.

“Impossible,” Lu Yin said.

Qiong Xier continued to say, “Another is to ally with their enemies.”

“Can’t do that.”

“The third is to hide.”

“Also can’t be done.”

“Then that leaves only one option.” Qiong Xi’er frowned.
To borrow the hand of your enemies to destroy another.1

Lu Yin’s eyes lit up, and he raised his hand to write in the air.
He wrote a list of his enemies.
First on the list was the Neohuman Alliance.
He did not have much personal hatred towards the Neohuman Alliance, but he desperately hoped to drag them into the mix.
Next, he wrote down the Sixth Mainland, the major forces of the Innerverse, the Seven Courts’ Xia Ji, and more.

Qiong Xi’er’s expression grew increasingly strange as she watched the names being added to Lu Yin’s list.
This was a lot of hatred…

Of the four, Wang Wen was the one who knew Lu Yin the best, so he was not surprised at the list.
As if he already knew everything, Wei Rong also showed no surprise.
He had even imagined the Hall of Honor to be one of Lu Yin’s enemies.
Shui Chuanxiao and Qiong Xier were the ones who were truly surprised, especially Shui Chuanxiao.
He looked at Lu Yin in a brand new light; just what kind of person was able to provoke so many people into becoming their enemies?

“Alright, let’s analyze things and see who can take on this enemy who will appear in the Sky Creation Academy,” Lu Yin said loudly.

…

No one knew what came of Lu Yin’s meeting with Wang Wen and the others, but their meeting continued for several days.

After those days passed, Lu Yin saw Hui Kong off.

Hui Kong was quite reluctant to leave Lu Yin.
The two had become fast friends some time ago, and their friendship surpassed the difference in years.

Before leaving, Hui Kong drew a star chart of the Technocracy for Lu Yin, as this was something that Lu Yin needed.

After Hui Kong left, Balsam arrived.

Balsam brought Lu Yin numerous medications and pills from Shamrock Enterprise on this visit to the Ross Empire’s mobile fortress.
This was intended to be a congratulatory gift for the Great Eastern Alliance’s entry into Blazing Mist Flowzone.

“Are these the odd plants that you’ve been collecting, Alliance Leader Lu?” Balsam stood outside of Saplinge’s area and watched the plants running about like forest spirits.
Of particular note was the large tree, as it was still doing everything possible to try to escape.
Anyone would be surprised to see such a thing.

Lu Yin nodded.
“What do you think? There are quite a few.”

Balsam smiled.
“If Alliance Leader Lu enjoys such things, my Shamrock Enterprise can offer you many more.
We have collected too many such strange plants.”

Lu Yin was thrilled.
“Really? In that case, please accept my thanks.”

“Tell me, what did you do to collect all of these plants?” Balsam asked as she stared at Lu Yin.
She had already observed the plants, and there was nothing she saw that warranted any concern.

Lu Yin grew a little embarrassed.

Balsam smiled again.
“If it’s not convenient to say, I’ll just contact my company and have them send some plants to you.”

Lu Yin turned serious as he looked at Balsam.
“Honestly, I visited Gaia’s Swamp and saw one of the prisoners.
He was locked up there because his research killed too many people.
He was researching… eternal life.”

“Eternal life?” Balsam was surprised.

Lu Yin nodded.
“His research actually showed some results, but it also offended someone important, and he ended up being locked away for the rest of his life.
I wanted to use his findings to research these plants.
I think that his results weren’t bad.”

“Eternal life?” Balsam asked uncertainly.

Lu Yin nodded.

Balsam’s eyes flickered, as she did not believe Lu Yin’s answer.
Too many people in the universe pursued immortality, and even Shamrock Enterprise had people participating in that field of research.
However, she felt like Lu Yin’s studies were unreliable, though there was no denying the appeal of eternal life.
Death was inevitable, as no one could live forever, with the possible exception of Progenitors.

However, the Fifth Mainland had no Progenitors, and such powerhouses were too far removed from people like Lu Yin and Balsam.

“If Shamrock Enterprise is willing, I would be happy to cooperate with you in studying immortality,” Lu Yin offered.

Balsam smiled as she replied, “It would be my Shamrock Enterprise’s honor.”

Lu Yin’s eyes lit up.
“That’s wonderful.
I’ll make sure to find some time to visit Leaf King.”

There was a loud bang, and the two turned around to look at the commotion.
Inside the isolated area, the big tree had fallen to the ground.
It had just leaped up, trying to jump out.
However, despite the height of the jump, it had just violently slammed back into the floor.

When the big tree fell down, a small tree appeared from inside the branches.
It was Sapling.

Without really knowing why, Balsam had a strange feeling as soon as she saw Sapling.

Lu Yin’s eyes changed as he watched Balsam, and his heart dropped.
He had not expected her to pick up on the difference between the various plants and Sapling.

Lu Yin suddenly raised a hand and set it on Balsam’s shoulder, startling her and causing her to instinctively want to attack.
“I’m really quite serious.
Eternal life needs to be studied.
Do you know who that prisoner offended with his research?”

Balsam stared blankly at Lu Yin.
“Who?”

“I can’t say.”

Balsam arched a brow and frowned.
She was Shamrock Enterprise’s Innerverse President, and she had always maintained an elegant demeanor as though everything was in her control.
However, she had just been startled by Lu Yin before being left at a loss for words.
Both of these things were quite infuriating, and they caused Balsam’s expression to twist slightly.

[1] The title of this chapter is an idiom that means to use certain means to prevent oneself from suffering losses while having others bear the losses instead.
This passage right here is the meaning, while the title is the literal translation of the idiom.

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Translated By: OMA

Edited By: Neshi/Nyxnox

TLC’ed By: OMA

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