Chapter 315: Volume 12 Chapter 5 Communication Spirit Pearl (3 Chapters completed today, asking for monthly votes!)

"I am Liu Yunlu, Family Head of the Liu Family. I have the honor of meeting Mr. Qin. I’m not sure what brings Mr. Qin to our modest Fengyue Star, but if there is anything you need, just command us. Here on Fengyue Star, the Liu Family still holds some influence," said the Patriarch Liu with a smile.

Qin Yu gave a faint smile and pointed to the seat opposite him, "Sit."

The Liu Family Head immediately sat down.

"Let’s set aside my matters for now. I’ve taken a disciple here on Fengyue Star, but I discovered that someone dared to insult my disciple. Moreover, the one who insulted my disciple seems to be his fellow disciple. I would like you, Patriarch Liu, to explain this to me," Qin Yu said slowly.

At this moment, Shuo Yan, standing behind Qin Yu, sneered, "Little ones from the Liu Family, be wise. If you behave, the master might just help your family prosper. If he’s displeased, your Liu Family could possibly decline."

Shuo Yan knew very well that Qin Yu was after the interstellar map and cared little for any power.

There were many ways to ask for the interstellar map, and Qin Yu chose to... demand it from these so-called big families. Of course, this was the main event that could wait until the end.

"Insult? Where does this start?" Patriarch Liu said with a smile and then pondered for a moment, "Actually, it was due to competition among the younger members. But I assure you one thing, from now on, such incidents will absolutely not occur again."

"Your assurance?"

Qin Yu smiled faintly, "I find your promise hard to believe." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Master, the words of the family head are still quite useful," whispered Liu Hanshu.

Qin Yu couldn’t help but laugh, "You mischievous disciple, I really don’t know what to say to you." Liu Hanshu was only twenty-five years old, and he hadn’t seen much of the world. Seeing all the important figures of the Liu Family present today, he had been feeling quite elated.

Especially upon hearing the family head’s promise, he couldn’t help but express his joy.

"Well, since Hanshu has spoken, let’s leave the matter at that," Qin Yu said with a smile.

Patriarch Liu also smiled and said, "I’ve noticed that the spiritual artifact on Hanshu is quite remarkable. It seems capable of endless transformations? Such an outstanding spiritual artifact must surely be among the finest. Could it be something Mr. Qin, you refined?"

Qin Yu nodded.

He knew it was flattery from Patriarch Liu, but he still felt a slight fondness for him.

After all, this Patriarch Liu was sensible and not reckless.

"Patriarch Liu, you were asking if I needed anything? There is indeed something fairly important that I would like to trouble you with, of course... I can offer ample compensation," Qin Yu spoke up.

Patriarch Liu quickly said, "Talk of compensation is unnecessary, if there’s any way I can help, I surely will."

"No, I always feel indebted if I don’t offer something in return; I am not one to enjoy owing favors," Qin Yu shook his head.

"Well then, since Mr. Qin doesn’t like owing favors," Patriarch Liu’s eyes lit up, "I do have a small request. I hope... Mr. Qin would consent to become our Liu Family’s retainer."

"A retainer?" Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, "I am quite busy, you know."

Patriarch Liu hurriedly said, "It’s merely a titular role. If there’s something, and coincidentally Mr. Qin, you have the time, perhaps you could offer us a little help. We definitely won’t bother you unnecessarily."

"Since that’s the case,"

Qin Yu pondered for a moment as Patriarch Liu, including the three elders and retainers behind him, all looked towards Qin Yu.

"Alright, I agree," Qin Yu nodded.

"That’s wonderful. This is the gift from the Liu Family for employing a retainer. Each retainer receives the same, so please accept it," said the head of the Liu Family, as a pile of items appeared before him.

Upon closer inspection—

A token, a crystalline bead, plus ten Upper Grade Primordial Spirit Stones.

"This token represents your status as a retainer of the Liu Family. With it, the members of the Liu Family must show their respect. This bead is a ’Communication Spirit Pearl.’ Though not extremely valuable, it is quite difficult to acquire. These ten Upper Grade Primordial Spirit Stones are also for your cultivation," the Liu Family head explained with a smile.

Qin Yu’s eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Quite generous."

Upper Grade Primordial Spirit Stones, Qin Yu was not particularly concerned. He had never counted how many Upper Grade Primordial Spirit Stones were in the Qingyu Immortal Mansion, but he knew there were many... at least over a thousand.

Communication Spirit Pearl!

That was what Qin Yu coveted most.

Communication Orders are limited by range; they are sufficient if used on the same planet. Even between two nearby planets, their use is barely adequate, but when the distance between two planets increases, they no longer work.

In the world of immortals, demons, and monsters, regular contact is necessary. Communication Orders are almost useless; what serves the purpose is the Communication Spirit Pearl.

The communication range of a Communication Spirit Pearl can cover one to two star domains.

If one needs to communicate between the Immortal Realm and the Demon World, and the distance is considerable, it requires using a fixed Transmission Array. Inside this array, the messages of the Communication Spirit Pearl can travel great distances, reaching most areas of the combined realms of immortals, demons, and monsters. However, setting up the Transmission Array is highly intricate.

Right now, Qin Yu was missing a Communication Spirit Pearl.

"Given such generous hospitality from the patriarch of the Liu Family, I will accept these gifts," Qin Yu took all three items.

"Now, Mr. Qin, you can mention if there’s anything you need. As a retainer of the Liu Family, your matters are our matters, and we will do everything possible to assist," declared the Liu Family head immediately.

Qin Yu smiled.

"Actually... my master’s senior wants to travel to the Demon World, but we lack an interstellar map to the Demon World. I wonder if the Liu Family head could help obtain a detailed interstellar map?" Qin Yu inquired.

Upon hearing about traveling to the Demon World, the Liu Family head frowned.

Having seen the followers of Qin Yu, he had guessed that Qin Yu must be connected to the Demon World, so it was not strange for his master’s senior to wish to go there.

"This interstellar map..." the Liu Family head pondered for a moment, then said gravely, "Mr. Qin, to be honest, interstellar maps are exceedingly rare and precious. Only merchants who frequently travel have managed to record them through many trials. And every merchant records a route that suits their needs, which aren’t comprehensive. Thus, compiling a complete interstellar map is immensely difficult."

Qin Yu certainly understood this point.

Back when mortals from the Hidden Dragon Continent were exploring the Primordial Wilderness, those route maps were also very precious.

Comparatively, exploring the boundless starry sky of the world of immortals, demons, and monsters was even more challenging.

"My Liu Family has a complete map of the Blue Bay Star Domain in its possession. The Blue Bay Star Domain comprises ten major star systems, and each system has thousands of inhabited planets. Do you know how much such an interstellar map of the Blue Bay Star Domain would cost in the outside world?" the Liu Family head asked Qin Yu.

Qin Yu smiled, "I’m actually not sure about that."

"One million, and it’s often priceless," the Liu Family head affirmed.

Qin Yu understood that this one million was referring to ’one million Low Grade Primordial Spirit Stones,’ which equated to one hundred Upper Grade Primordial Spirit Stones. Indeed, it was a very high price.

"Oh, priceless, how is that so?" Qin Yu inquired.

Patriarch Liu did not know if Qin Yu was deliberately asking this or playing with him. Still, Patriarch Liu explained, "Does this even need thinking? In the interstellar, the map is most crucial. A complete map signifies wealth, with a complete map, you can easily travel through the stars and make a substantial amount of money."

"This interstellar map was obtained by my Liu Family thousands of years ago. Of the three major families on Fengyue Star, only the Yan Family has a copy, and even the Wang Family probably doesn’t have such a complete map of the Blue Bay Star Domain," Patriarch Liu was quite certain.

As Qin Yu listened to Patriarch Liu constantly stressing on the importance of the interstellar map, he naturally understood... the Liu Family patriarch wanted him to get hold of this map to feel more grateful.

"Patriarch Liu, I am seeking a map that extends to the Demon World. It is almost a map of the realms of Immortals, Demons, and Monsters. Of course, having a map of the Blue Bay Star Domain right now is also good."

With the map of the Blue Bay Star Domain, he could easily travel within the Blue Bay Star Domain, not afraid of getting lost in the boundless universe.

By using the Blue Bay Star Domain’s interstellar map, he could reach places where many experts gathered, planets where significant forces congregated, such as the planet where the Immortal Emperor resided. Getting a map of the Immortal, Demon, and Monster realms from there wasn’t impossible.

"Mr. Qin, this interstellar map is always managed by the Great Elder of my Qin Family, and it’s difficult for me to get another copy made for you," Patriarch Liu said troublesomely.

Qin Yu responded with a light smile, "As long as Patriarch Liu helps with this matter, I will definitely remember this favor."

Patriarch Liu pondered for a moment, then bit the bullet, "Alright, I’ll go back and try my best to see if I can persuade the Great Elder."

"Patriarch Liu, doesn’t your authority in the Liu Family surpass that of the Great Elder?" Qin Yu asked.

Patriarch Liu laughed, "Mr. Qin, that you do not know. My Liu Family has dozens of elders and seven or eight guest elders. Dozens of elders all listen to the Great Elder’s orders, and the guest elders are nearly the same. Would you say the Great Elder has great power?"

Qin Yu understood in his heart.

"You do not envy him?" Qin Yu continued.

"Envy? Why envy, he is the previous family head, and also my grandfather. Why would I envy him?" Patriarch Liu chuckled, "Besides, Grandfather is also the number one expert in our Liu Family. It is only fitting for him to have such status and power."

Qin Yu nodded, "Alright, let’s leave it at that for today. Once you have news about the Blue Bay Star Domain map, we will discuss further."

"Good, then I will take my leave."

Patriarch Liu rose and then, together with his group, they left in a grand manner.

"Interstellar maps, they are indeed difficult to acquire," Qin Yu shook his head and chuckled, "My own strength is still a bit weak, my Soul Realm is not yet sufficient. I’ll wait until I refine a Nascent Soul of a First Level Golden Immortal, then perhaps I could access the second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List."

The second layer of the Ten Thousand Beasts List.

Inside were a large group of Demon Kings, releasing dozens or hundreds of them could make Qin Yu’s work much easier now.

After all, currently exceeding a Golden Immortal, there was only one Sword Immortal Puppet, and the Sword Immortal Puppet still required the energy of Top-Grade Primordial Spirit Stones.

"I will cultivate. When Patriarch Liu comes later, Shuo Yan, you notify me through your thoughts. Do not disturb me at other times," Qin Yu said, then walked straight to his cultivation room.

"Yes, master."

Shuo Yan and Zang Yuan bowed in compliance.

Liu Hanshu and his father, Liu Nianxu, went into the room to talk. Liu Nianxu had lived a life in submission for decades, always bowing to others. Now, relying on his son, he could finally stand upright.

...

Within the first layer of the Soul Realm, the Human Soul Space.

In the expanse of chaos and vastness, Qin Yu sat cross-legged in the void, slowly forming one hand seal after another, each carrying great divine powers. His soul absorbed the energy from the Meteor Tear through each cultivation session, continually evolving.

Days advanced amidst Qin Yu’s cultivation.

...

Ten days later.

In that courtyard, there were two people, a green-bearded old man and Liu Family Master.

"Mr. Liu, please wait a moment," Shuo Yan said, before reaching out to Qin Yu through thoughts.

Shortly, the door to Qin Yu’s cultivation room opened, and he stepped out with a smile.

"Mr. Qin, let me introduce you. This is the Great Elder of my Liu Family," said the Liu Family Master hurriedly.

Qin Yu’s gaze shifted towards this Liu Family Great Elder.

This Liu Family Great Elder seemed average to Qin Yu, "A Golden Immortal, probably not much weaker than Sword Immortal Hua Yan and others," Qin Yu judged solely from the aura.

"I’m Liu Minghan of the Liu Family; Mr. Qin, such profound cultivation you have." Liu Minghan realized he couldn’t detect Qin Yu’s aura at all.

Neither the soul aura nor the inner strength.

Qin Yu’s soul power was completely converged into the Meteor Tear, and his own inner strength was condensed into a tiny dark-red sphere, "Dark Star." It was normal for Liu Minghan not to sense it.

"Mr. Liu’s cultivation is also exceedingly high. May I ask if the matter I entrusted to the Family Head has been taken care of?" Qin Yu inquired.

The Liu Family Master looked at Liu Minghan.

Liu Minghan smiled and said, "Mr. Qin, this interstellar map of the Blue Bay Star Domain is very precious. It features not only the most ordinary transmission arrays of inhabited planets but also some on uninhabited planets, as well as some special places. Also...it discusses some special things about transmission arrays of certain planets, such as some transmission arrays that allow entry but not exit."

"Entry but not exit?" Qin Yu was surprised.

"Yes, that means you can only enter that planet via the transmission array, but leaving must be done through your own abilities," Liu Minghan explained in detail, "In short, lots of complicated information. After all... interstellar travel isn’t a simple matter."

Only now did Qin Yu realize how little he knew about the interstellar map.

No wonder an interstellar map was so valuable!

"Mr. Qin, this is our Liu family’s copy of the interstellar map, acquired over thousands of years. I estimate that this map was created ten thousand years ago. In ten thousand years, the major planets probably haven’t changed much," Liu Minghan handed a jade scroll to Qin Yu.

Created ten thousand years ago?

Qin Yu had learned from Zang Yuan that even an interstellar map created hundreds of thousands of years ago held incredible referential value, not to mention one from ten thousand years ago.

Without hesitation, Qin Yu accepted the jade scroll and swept his Immortal Consciousness over it before storing it inside Yanxuan’s Ring.

"Mr. Liu, Family Head Liu, giving me this interstellar map so straightforwardly owes me a favor. If there is anything you need help with, just ask. As long as I can assist, I, Qin Yu, will not refuse," Qin Yu understood in his heart; giving him a vast star domain map so straightforwardly must involve a request.

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