Star Odyssey

battle had been interrupted, everyone had fully witnessed Lu Yin’s might.
It had only lasted for an instant, but everyone was now looking at him in a different light.
This was especially so for the younger women, who had started fawning over him.
 

Angie exclaimed, “This Lu Yin really is an expert! In the younger generation, perhaps only the top ten of the Top 100 Rankings can actually fight against him, and perhaps only the top three are able to compare to him!” 

Wei Rong let out a slight smile.
“Some people cannot stand to see others succeed.
People will therefore naturally gain more enemies as they become more powerful.
This is a rule of reality that will never change.” 

Angie nodded her head.
She was not attracted to men like Lu Yin, who acted rashly, and she preferred men like Wei Rong, who meticulously planned his strategies.
 

Qiong Xi’er walked over to Lu Yin and offered him a drink as she repeatedly told Lu Yin to call her Brother Qiong.
Interacting with this girl tired Lu Yin out even more than fighting.
He really did not know how to deal with such a woman, as no one had ever taught him how! 

He was willing to get close to Qiong Xi’er for one reason and one reason only: this woman was extremely rich.
 

“Brother Qiong, are you interested in joining the Great Eastern Alliance? You can simply invest, and I’ll definitely offer you a sweet deal,” Lu Yin said warmly. 

Qiong Xi’er clinked glasses with Lu Yin.
“I have never invested in businesses—I only invest in people.” 

Lu Yin was confused; what was that supposed to mean? 

Qiong Xi’er moved in towards Lu Yin’s ear and softly whispered, “I will invest in you! Tell me how much you want.”

Qiong Xi’er’s red lips were currently mere centimeters from Lu Yin’s face.
A heavy scent of alcohol wafted towards him along with the unique scent of a woman.
He suddenly became repulsed by this girl’s actions, as he felt like he was being seduced by another man.
 

Zhu San could not take it anymore, and he moved in between the two as he stared fiercely at Lu Yin.
“Brother, you shouldn’t make moves on your friend’s wife.” 

Qiong Xi’er rolled her eyes and walked away.
 

Lu Yin was baffled.
“Are we friends?”

Zhu San threw a cosmic ring at Lu Yin that landed with a heavy thud.
 

Lu Yin checked its contents, and found that there were twenty thousand star essence inside.
This was a very generous gesture, and his eyes were glowing when he looked back at Zhu San as he seriously said, “Friends.” 

“If we are friends, then don’t hold any intentions towards Xi’er.
She’s mine,” Zhu San said with a soft growl.
 

“Don’t worry, she’ll be yours forever,” Lu Yin immediately promised. 

Zhu San was satisfied with Lu Yin’s answer, and he returned to his seat. 

“Hey friend, do you want to invest? The Great Eastern Alliance will welcome you.” Lu Yin had already thought it through before saying anything to Zhu San.
 

Zhu San pursed his lips.
“Let’s discuss this after I get my allowance next month.” 

Lu Yin gasped.
Apparently, he was dealing with extraordinarily wealthy people; had Zhu San just been spending his allowance earlier? Lu Yin started to question everything he thought he previously knew, and he quickly realized that he had been living among poor people his entire life. 

At this moment, Qiong Shanhai finally spoke up.
“Thank you, all, for demonstrating your kindness to the Qiong family.
The Qiong family has stood at the top of Millions City for countless years, and we enjoy making friends.
For the auction that just took place, our Qiong family will return every star essence that you may have spent.
For those who did not manage to successfully win any of the bids, my family will also give you a humble token of appreciation.” 

Once he was done, he waved an arm, and everyone who had not won any of the auctioned goods were given gifts.
 

Lu Yin was amazed, as these people were clearly wealthy beyond his comprehension.
The eight items that had been auctioned off earlier on had sold for roughly 210,000 star essence in total.
But despite that astronomical sum, the Qiong family had just written it off.
And just to be friends? 

Lu Yin realized that he was indeed a poor man.
 

However, Lu Yin immediately snapped out of his ecstatic daze.
He had just spent eighty thousand star essence that would all be returned to him.
In short, just from attending this Qiong ’s Banquet, he had gained 80,000 star essence.
Additionally, there was also the 20,000 star essence that Zhu San had given him.
 

This was what Millions City was all about.
This was the richest city in the Outerverse, and it was known for making whoever visited wealthy. 

Lu Yin could now truly understand how local tyrants felt.
 

“Oh yes, there is one more thing.” Qiong Shanhai looked around the banquet, and his eyes lingered on the many young people who were attending as he smiled.
“Xi’er has been of age for many years, and it is time for her to be wed.
All of you know that she is my only daughter and that she is also the only heir to Millions City.
Therefore, she will not be betrothed to another family, but instead, her husband will join our family.
If anyone here is worthy of her hand, I would be most grateful.” 

Everyone glanced around at each other, and all the youths saw determination in each other’s eyes.
Becoming the Qiong family’s son-in-law would not be easy.
Qiong Xi’er was the only heir to the family, which meant that whoever married her would undergo an earth-shattering change in status. 

Lu Yin directed his attention towards Wei Rong, who was looking at Lu Yin in turn.
They each gave the other a smile.
 

Neither of them were afraid that the other would become a part of the Qiong family.
Even though they had only met a few times, they had an excellent understanding of each other.
Neither was the sort of man who would marry into another family.
Thus, they were instead more afraid that the future Qiong son-in-law would utilize his newfound power to greatly influence the universe.
 

Neo-Vestige Sect, Millions City, and the Dark Phoenix family were the three Outerverse powers that could not be provoked.
As far as Lu Yin and Wei Rong were concerned, the influence that Millions City wielded far surpassed that of the Dark Phoenix family or Neo-Vestige Sect for one reason alone: this city was the wealthiest of the three powers.
 

Wars were fought over money, and the victor was often the side that had the most resources.
Thus, the likelihood of any particular power’s victory would greatly increase if they managed to gain the backing of Millions City.
 

Wei Rong said that he had come here to look for Deng Pu, but since stepping foot in Millions City, he had not made any efforts to find the Lockbreaker.
As far as Wei Rong was concerned, a priceless treasure like True Insight paled in comparison to Millions City itself.
 

Lu Yin shared the same belief, as Millions City was just too important.
 

Qiong Xi’er’s choice of a husband would not just affect Millions City.
With the Outerverse isolated from the Innerverse, the situation had changed drastically.
Millions City had now become an extremely important power. 

“Me, Uncle Qiong! I am willing to vie for her hand!” Zhu San shouted excitedly as he jumped up.
He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.