Qin Ming did not invite them to stay for dinner. After the matter was settled, he left with them.
As they stepped out of the luxurious manor, the group couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Although Qin Ming seemed kind and easygoing, he was, after all, an eighth-tier lord, and the aura he exuded was enough to intimidate people.
"Phew~~~ We're finally out! The Temple of the Steel Titans!" Still sitting in the car, the fat man held the stone box Qin Ming had given him with great affection, his face full of excitement.
"Alright, hurry up and put it away, lest you lose it on the way!" Sun Xiuzhu said with envy. The value of this clan's nest was even higher than the one he had given Ye Chen before. After all, it was a Titan race that was skilled in forging, and even if he wanted to get it, it wouldn't be so easy.
"Where to next? To Xinjiang City in Jiangnan Province?" Sun Xiuzhu asked the three of them.
He had naturally investigated these two new lords; they both came from Xinjiang City, a small third- or fourth-tier city. If it weren't for its convenient location on a major transportation route, many people probably wouldn't have even heard of this city.
"I don't have any relatives, so I'll stay in Chang'an. Fatty can go back and visit!" Ye Chen said after thinking for a moment. He was an orphan, but the orphanage was demolished a few years ago and converted into real estate. He had no reason to go back now. At most, he would go back to his school and his rented room.
As for the fat man, his parents are still alive and well, and they are even small business owners with a decent small company in Xinjiang City. It would be necessary for him to go back and visit his family.
"Hey, go back what? I've already messaged my parents and told them to come to Chang'an. They'll go develop their territory afterward. As for those relatives who are not important, I'll bring the close ones along, but it doesn't matter if they're just ordinary relatives. It'll save us from all the social niceties if we leave quietly!" The fat man waved his hand and said nonchalantly.
His situation is quite normal. There are many entrepreneurs on Earth who failed to awaken their powers, but because someone in their family suddenly awakened and became a powerful lord, they simply shut down their companies and moved on to develop their territories.
These days, territory development is the key. You can sell just a little bit of the resources you produce and earn enough to make several years' worth of profits for an average company on Earth. The value is on a completely different level.
"That's true. Becoming a formal lord is a great honor for your family!" Ye Chen said with a smile. However, upon hearing their words, Tao Ping, who was standing next to him, spoke with a slightly dejected tone.
"I'm sorry, I might have to go back and check on them. I haven't been back for decades, and I don't know if my parents are still alive. If possible, I hope to bring them to the territory this time and see if I can extend their lives!" Tao Ping said to Ye Chen, his eyes filled with a pleading look.
"Your parents? Weren't they taken with you to Lord Xiong Ying's territory?" Ye Chen asked in confusion. Logically speaking, if an Awakened One was recruited and had family members, they would be taken along with them. This way, they wouldn't have to endure the pain of separation, and their families could have a better life.
"No, back then I wasn't strong enough, and I didn't want to suffer with my family. Moreover, Lord Xiong Ying was conquering all sides, and I was worried that my family would be affected. So I stayed on Blue Star, thinking that I would bring them over when I was stronger. I just didn't expect that this trip would last for so many years!" Tao Ping shook his head.
Hearing this, the group couldn't help but sigh. In their youth, they always longed to one day become famous, but little did they know that life is fleeting and never returns; what is lost can never be retrieved.
"So, bringing you along is just a hassle. You were supposed to be a bodyguard on Blue Star, and not only did you die on your first day, but you also have to bring a few people for me to protect. Go away, go away! Stop getting in my way!" Ye Chen suddenly said with a look of disgust, but the others chuckled.
"Okay! I'll get off and leave!" Perhaps moved by the scene, Tao Ping's eyes reddened slightly, but he smiled as he spoke upon hearing Ye Chen's words.
"Still waiting to get off? Hurry up and leave. It's so crowded sitting here. You're a sixth-tier expert, can't you just fly back yourself?"
"Um, the use of any supernatural power is prohibited on Earth. If you're caught, you'll be deported at best, and killed at worst..."
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"Alright, alright, let's get going when we get to our stop! You're in the way!"
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The vehicle slowly drove into the city, which had become bustling again, with brightly lit businesses and hurried pedestrians... Looking around, it was no different from Earth in their previous life, but they wondered how many people with terrifying strength like them were hidden among the crowd.
“Chang’an City is different from your Xinjiang City. There are far more Awakened Ones and Lords here. On average, one in ten people has mastered supernatural powers. So you have to be careful here. You might bump into an old man who is actually a hidden master!” Sun Xiuzhu introduced the situation in Chang’an City as they drove into the city.
A 10% probability is far more exaggerated than in Xinjiang City. Not to mention, even a 1% probability is not guaranteed in Xinjiang City.
Although the probability of becoming an Awakener is only one in ten or twelve, most of them are sent to Awakener University when they awaken, and then enter the territory or directly step into darkness during the fall recruitment season. Not many people remain on Blue Star.
The fact that Chang'an City can maintain such a high density of people with supernatural abilities is also related to the city's unique characteristics.
"By the way, how do we calculate our expenses here? We didn't bring back any Blue Star currency!" After chatting for a while, Ye Chen suddenly asked.
Gold coins and merits are the common currencies used by lords and awakened ones in the dark. On Blue Star, the main currency for transactions is the Alliance Coin printed on Blue Star, which they don't have.
"It's okay, Brother Chen, my parents have already sold the company here and got a lot of money, enough for us to live on!" Upon hearing Ye Chen's question, the fat man immediately replied. Although his family's assets were not large, the proceeds from the sale were enough for them to live on Earth for the rest of their lives.
"Haha, it's alright. We're pressed for time today, but the embassy should have your credit cards ready by tomorrow. You can then use them for purchases and deduct the cost with gold coins or merit points when you leave Blue Star. One gold coin is roughly equivalent to a thousand Alliance coins!" Sun Xiuzhu laughed. This is a problem that all lords face upon returning to Blue Star. They can't possibly have to set up a stall and sell things before they can make a living, can they? Therefore, the authorities already have a corresponding policy. However, Ye Chen and his companion used a special channel on their first return, so this step was temporarily omitted. Someone will naturally make up for it for them later.
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