Swallowing the Stars: Providing a Loan to Luo Feng Begins

Chapter 35 reveals the 'Babata's Little Treasury' (Please continue reading)
"Chen Qi, how's your training going? Do you want me to give you some pointers so you don't lose too badly?"

Babata hacked into the communication watch and started talking to Chen Qi.

Chen Qi smiled in the system space. He had figured out Babata's personality over the past few months. His character was just like his appearance: a 'black-robed child'—childish, arrogant, and a little unreasonable.
They are not inherently bad to their own people.

It was exactly the same as the description he saw in the original storyline.

Over the past few months, Babata had been eager to know Luo Feng's cultivation progress, but they had agreed that despite having the ability to invade the virtual space, he had restrained himself and hadn't peeked.

Luo Feng has also been working together with Chen Qi.

Therefore, Babata did not know:
He's going to lose!

In the virtual space, Luo Feng was already on the edge of mastering the domain; he had already grasped that feeling.

"It's coming soon."

In the system space, Chen Qi's gaze returned to the virtual world.

At a glance, you can see a vast expanse of land.

And right in the center is a giant beast that looks like a lizard!
Its body surface emanates some unique laws and secret patterns, and every scale, hoove, and claw seems to contain terrifying power.

The lizard-shaped behemoth is a miniature version of the 'Golden Sky Beast God'.

Its fusion law's rune strength is also a weakened version, only able to be utilized up to the ninth level of the realm.
Luo Feng's consciousness is currently inside the 'Golden Void Beast God'.

When Chen Qi first saw it, he also thought this beast god was perfect.

The overall structure of the scales, hooves, and claws, even to those who are not particularly perceptive of the laws, reveals an indescribable charm.

The 'Golden Sky Beast God' is slaughtering a group of simulated monsters...

A faint, ethereal golden light gradually emanated from his body. This time, Luo Feng did not rely on the Golden Void Beast God's own simulation domain, but rather on his own comprehension and perception of the Law of Metal.
"Right, that is it!"

The gaze in the Golden Sky Beast God's eyes changed rapidly, and the wisps of ethereal golden light instantly spread out, forming a huge golden light domain.

Domain, Level One!
Furthermore, it is a domain of the 'Gold-Void' fusion law. Even though most of its foundations are based on the 'Gold Law', it contains some insights into the higher-level law 'Space'. Compared to other experts of the same level in other domains, it is definitely a bit stronger.

"Improving our perception of spatial laws also needs to be put on the agenda." Chen Qi withdrew his consciousness; it was time to confront Babata.

Attract investment!
Inside the martial arts training hall.

"Hey, Babata, where are you?" Chen Qi's voice came from his communication watch.

A moment later, the image of the black-robed child Babata flashed on a screen not far away. He had a mocking smile on his face and said in a nonchalant voice, "What, isn't there still more than twenty days until the agreed time?"

"Is this a preemptive surrender to you, Lord Demon Babata?"

"Haha." Chen Qi was amused.

Luo Feng was also trying not to laugh.

"What are you laughing at!" Babata was a little annoyed. What was so funny? Could he possibly lose?
Babata became more cautious, looking at Luo Feng for a moment. He vaguely sensed that there was something different about him, but he didn't have the ability to know the laws of understanding just by scanning. At most, he could only scan Luo Feng's current physical attributes.

Chen Qi decided not to tease Babata anymore, lest he provoke him. He stated directly, "I'm not admitting defeat in advance, but officially informing you that you've lost the bet, and I've won!"

"you win?"

Babata didn't believe it, but seeing Luo Feng's calm expression and Chen Qi's confident voice coming from the communication watch, he couldn't help but wonder, could it really have worked?

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

“It’s already difficult for a planetary-level being to master a domain. I can access most of the information on your Earth’s network. Luo Feng hasn’t been a martial artist for long and he’s not very old. How could he possibly master a domain?” Babata was full of disbelief.

But Luo Feng didn't waste any words and directly released his domain.

Wisps of ethereal golden light emanated from his body, and a golden domain instantly covered the entire training hall. Domain Level One!
Babata examined it carefully, fearing there might be some disguise.

In the end, however, he had to believe that Luo Feng had indeed mastered the domain, using only a month as the unit of measurement.

Chen Qi said calmly:

“You lost the bet, so from now on your cultivation resources will be under my control, and I will formulate your training plan.”

"..." Babata fell silent; he had never imagined he would lose.

Is it really necessary to step down and let an outsider mentor Luo Feng?

Chen Qi spoke up to comfort her at the right time:

"Babata, don't be discouraged. In the end, I'm just Luo Feng's friend. We're just good friends."

"And what about you and him?"

"Luo Feng is the successor of your 'Meteorite Star,' and the personal disciple of your master, Hu Yanbo!"

"Shouldn't you be happier the stronger he is?"

“Yes, yes, once I have mastered my cultivation, I will definitely restore the fame of ‘Meteorite Star’ in the universe!” Luo Feng immediately echoed, following the plan he had privately agreed upon with Chen Qi.

Babata thought about it and realized that it made sense. Moreover, his status had already been elevated, and it would be beneath him to back down now. So he straightened his back, put on a brave face, and said, "Since I've lost, I'll definitely accept it."

"I really couldn't have let Luo Feng master the domain in such a short time."

"Chen Qi, I, Babata, acknowledge your abilities."

"Haha." Chen Qi chuckled to himself in the system space.

This arrogant brat still has a stern face, but he no longer refers to himself as "Lord Babata the Demon".

It has already begun to converge.

To attract investment, just treat it like entertaining a child.

“Well, from now on we’ll be companions. Now, give me the two Cloud Vine stalks and the Wood Crystal you’re holding.”

"???"

Babata was stunned. Mu Yajing could understand, but how did Chen Qi know that she was hiding two Moyun Vine?
Two *Moyun* vines.

In the original storyline, a plant that was simply cultivated by Babata attracted the attention of Earthlings and eventually fell into the hands of 'Hong'.

The story hasn't progressed to that stage yet.

Babata definitely has two Moyun Vine plants!
Chen Qi knew that Babata must be confused right now, but he didn't want to explain. He wanted to give Babata the impression that he was mysterious, powerful, and had no ill intentions towards Meteorite Star. This was the most advantageous approach.

Babata said through gritted teeth:

"A bet's a bet, so here you go."

Chen Qi was delighted and immediately collected a large amount of Wood Crystals and two Cloud Vine plants from the ground. Cloud Vine is an extremely precious thing.

It can be cultivated to the Immortal level, but it requires a lot of resources.

Chen Qi thought to himself:

"Let's focus on improving spatial awareness this time. We have more liquid funds now, and the time for the Genius Battle is getting closer. Let's sacrifice some cost-effectiveness and pursue speed!"

"The more talented Luo Feng is, the better he can attract new investments."

(End of this chapter)