539: 53rd Wyeth? Shaw-Wyeth?

"It really is Xiao Weiqing."

"Holy crap, I'm so lucky today, I actually got to see my idol." The young city guard on duty was incredibly excited.

"Eh? Didn't they say Lord Xiao Weiqing went to the Holy Land? How is he back?"

"Nonsense, it must be because our Blue Star built the virtual world, so Lord Xiao Weiqing came back to visit his hometown."

"Makes sense."

"The virtual world is indeed amazing. Even though they are billions of miles apart, Lord Xiao Weiqing could return just like that."

"But since Lord Xiao Weiqing can return to Blue Star, does that mean we can go to where he is?"

As soon as this was said, many people's eyes lit up. More and more people gathered around, eager to try.

"You're overthinking it. Our Blue Star Civilization has just joined the Fifth Universe, and our civilization Rank is only Rank One. We can't leave Blue Star yet."

Clearly, the city guards represented the official authorities and knew some things that ordinary people did not.

"Ah?"

"That's so miserable."

"That's not necessarily true."

A rather elegant young man in the crowd said.

"Oh? Do you have some insider info? Do tell!"

The young man said in a low voice, "As far as I know, Lord Xiao Weiqing has successfully joined the Holy Land, and his status isn't low either. The Nanwu Civilization is already communicating with the Blue Star Civilization and will open up some teleportation array permissions for their subordinate planets to Blue Star."

"Which means..."

"Before long, we'll be able to go to alien civilizations billions of light-years away."

"Exactly."

"Really?"

"Believe it or not," the young man smiled. He then took out an identity token, handed it to the city guard, and stepped into the teleportation array.

"Huh? He went to Azure Dragon Island?"

"What's that young man's background?"

Nowadays, Azure Dragon Island was not a place just anyone could enter. This was true in reality, and it was the same in the virtual world.

...

On the other side.

Xiao Weiqing appeared on Azure Dragon Island. He walked to the Azure Dragon Divine Hall and made his way familiarly to Qian Yi's door.

He knocked gently on the door.

*Knock, knock—*

"Who is it?"

Qian Yi frowned. She had just entered this so-called virtual world and hadn't even figured out the situation yet when someone knocked on her door.

"Could it be Wei Lan?"

Qian Yi thought to herself, but she quickly dismissed the idea. At this time, Wei Lan should be cultivating hard in the Illusory Moon Secret Realm. After Xiao Weiqing left, Wei Lan had cultivated even more diligently, all to go look for him.

*Click—*

The door opened.

Qian Yi's pupils dilated, and she covered her mouth with her small hand, looking utterly incredulous.

"Sister Yi, why did it take you so long to open the door?"

Suddenly.

Qian Yi threw her arms around Xiao Weiqing, greedily inhaling his scent.

"You brat, how did you get back?"

Although Xiao Weiqing had only been gone for a month, Qian Yi felt like a long time had passed.

Xiao Weiqing had left Blue Star before to go to the Star Dome to receive a Legacy, and that time he was gone for a whole year, but even that could not compare to this time.

Because after Xiao Weiqing left this time, there was absolutely no news of him.

To put it bluntly, if something unfortunate had happened to Xiao Weiqing, she wouldn't even have known about it on Blue Star.

"Now that Blue Star's virtual world has been set up, I can come back."

"Tell me how. I'll go see you when I have time. Is it through that teleportation array?"

Qian Yi asked anxiously.

Xiao Weiqing shook his head. "Sister Yi, the Blue Star Civilization cannot enter the Yunxu Holy Land. Not to mention the Blue Star Civilization, even ordinary Rank Three civilizations cannot enter the Holy Land directly without permission."

In the Universe, classes and Ranks are strictly defined. The Blue Star Civilization still has a very long way to go.

"I see."

Qian Yi said dejectedly.

Xiao Weiqing pinched Qian Yi's soft, rosy cheek. "If you miss me, just send me an email. I can come back to Blue Star to see you."

"Hmph, who misses you."

"Really?"

"Your reaction just now said otherwise," Xiao Weiqing teased.

"What reaction?"

Qian Yi narrowed her eyes and suddenly grabbed Xiao Weiqing's weak spot.

Xiao Weiqing gasped.

Qian Yi's pretty face flushed red. "The virtual world is indeed realistic. It actually has a physical response."

"You little vixen, see how I punish you."

Xiao Weiqing swept Qian Yi up in his arms.

Qian Yi was startled. "It's broad daylight, what are you doing?"

"What do you think?"

Just as Xiao Weiqing was about to teach Qian Yi a lesson, he suddenly frowned. Someone was coming outside the temple, and quite a few of them too.

"Quick, put me down. Those people must be looking for you." Qian Yi had clearly noticed as well.

Outside the temple, Zhang Dawei was leading a grand procession of high-ranking officials from various countries, and the Nanwu Civilization's special envoy was also among them.

"Fine, I'll let you off this time."

Qian Yi raised her eyebrows slightly and challenged, "It's not certain who is letting whom off."

Xiao Weiqing gave Qian Yi a fierce glare before turning to leave the room.

He walked out of the temple.

"Brother Qing, you're back."

Zhang Dawei said in pleasant surprise, though he didn't step forward because of the crowd.

"Yeah, I came back to visit."

Xiao Weiqing stepped forward, ignoring everyone else to give Zhang Dawei a hug. This scene was witnessed by everyone, making them value Zhang Dawei, the island master, even more.

Although he only had the strength of the Seventh Realm, no one dared to look down on him. This was true in the past, and even more so now.

Zhang Dawei was very happy and introduced to Xiao Weiqing:

"Brother Qing, this is the special envoy of the Nanwu Civilization, Zali Wise."

Zali Wise was an ordinary-looking young man. Although he looked young, he was actually nearly nine thousand years old.

As a disciple of an obscure Family in the Nanwu Civilization, the strongest person in his Family was only in the Dominator Realm, while he himself was only in the Star Lord Realm—and a Star Lord without much potential at that.

His path of cultivation had reached its end in this lifetime. As a Star Lord, most of his lifespan had already passed. Since he could not break through to the Dominator Realm, he decided to take another path.

The path of officialdom, though difficult, was not without opportunities to climb to the very top. By utilizing his power and wealth, he would have a chance to exchange for treasures that could extend his lifespan.

The position of special envoy to the Blue Star Civilization was something he had pulled many strings and spent most of his savings to obtain, all because of the person before him.

Xiao Weiqing, a Genius who possessed a Domain, a Genius who was already in the Middle Three Heavens of the Holy Land, and a Genius who was about to participate in the Ascension Battle—he was worth wagering his entire net worth on.

The prerequisite was that he could help Xiao Weiqing and the Blue Star Civilization. Before coming to Blue Star, he had used various means to inquire about any information regarding Xiao Weiqing, including San Bai's evaluation of him.

The conclusion he reached was that Xiao Weiqing had risen from humble beginnings and valued relationships and loyalty.

So he came. The Blue Star Civilization had just joined the Fifth Universe, and everything was just starting out. It was the perfect time to offer help when it was needed most.

As long as he served Xiao Weiqing well, once Xiao Weiqing became Undying in the future, he, Zali Wise, might very well be able to stand above Dominators despite only being in the Star Lord Realm.

Thinking of this,

Zali Wise stepped forward on his own initiative, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply to Xiao Weiqing, his forehead almost touching the ground.

"Zali Wise greets Lord Xiao Weiqing. You may call me by my Great Xia name, Xiao Huaisi."

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Behind him, the high-ranking officials of the four countries were all bewildered, looking as if they had seen a ghost. Was this really Zali Wise?

Was this still the aloof and high-and-mighty Nanwu special envoy?

Two days ago when you faced us, you weren't like this at all. That look of utter disgust on your face practically screamed, "Get as far away from me as possible, don't touch me."

How is it that now, upon seeing Xiao Weiqing, you can't wait to kneel down?

And another thing.

Since when did you have a Great Xia name, and even took the surname Xiao?

You're a special envoy representing the Nanwu Civilization! Where is your integrity?

Beside him, Zhang Dawei frowned. For some reason, a strange sense of crisis welled up in his heart.