Swallowing the Stars: Ten Thousand Times Return for Taking on Disciples

Chapter 61 Ling Yu Confesses, Lu Qingshan's Value

After obtaining the unicorn horn, did he immediately choose to go into seclusion?
Lu Qingshan pondered for a moment.

It seems that this unicorn is of great use to Ling Yu, and she may have even gained some kind of opportunity.

Then he smiled.

Even if Lingyu obtains an extraordinary opportunity, so what? Can it compare to his own?

He possesses a unique life form!

Even though the One-Horned Ghost King was still in the process of being conceived, Lu Qingshan could clearly feel that his affinity for the laws of time was constantly increasing.

With such rapid growth, over time, perhaps when the One-Horned Ghost King's clone is successfully conceived, his speed of comprehending the fundamental law of time will be not much different from his speed of comprehending the fundamental law of lightning.

"This path of dissecting the essence of the fundamental laws of time is one I should be walking!!"

Lu Qingshan was filled with excitement.

He glanced once more at the house in the center of the manor where Lingyu lived, then vanished in a flash.

To Lu Qingshan's surprise, Ling Yu emerged from seclusion the next day and came to his residence.

Looking at this outstanding disciple, Lu Qingshan slowly said, "There seems to be a slight change in you."

"Master's guess is correct. I have come here today to discuss this matter with you!"

Lingyu took out the unicorn horn from the world ring she always carried with her.

"Huh? Such a big change!"

The horn of that one-horned demon king was bought by Lu Qingshan at an auction, so of course he knew what it looked like.

This unicorn horn was originally grayish-brown and lifeless, like a useless piece of metal ore.

But now.

Azure light swirled around the horn, and rows of wondrous runes appeared around it.

Upon closer inspection, the secret patterns are incredibly exquisite, vast like a starry sky, arranged and combined in an extremely complex way.

"These are the secret runes of the fundamental laws of time. How could they suddenly appear? Weren't these secret runes of the fundamental laws of time on this unicorn supposed to have been erased?"

Lu Qingshan had a guess in his mind, but still spoke up in surprise.

"Teacher, this is what happened... After I got this unicorn yesterday..."

Lingyu spoke slowly, without any concealment, telling everything she knew, not even missing a single detail.

Including her previous feelings, that strange consciousness, and the changes in her bloodline...

It can be said that Lingyu has revealed that she already considers Lu Qingshan her most trusted person, and that her so-called opportunity is actually due to Lu's help.

"I see……"

Lu Qingshan nodded as if he suddenly understood, and then said:
“Lingyu, you’re lucky. That fragmented consciousness probably didn’t lie to you. Before that senior died, he used a miraculous method to seal the time-based laws on the horn, which is why outsiders thought it was just a horn without any patterns.”

He estimated that he was about to disappear after a long period of time, and just happened to encounter you, a lucky one who possessed a trace of his bloodline, so he used his last strength to help you.”

Lu Qingshan looked at the unicorn covered with the secret patterns of the laws of time, paused, and then said, "Without that senior's concealment, this unicorn would have revealed its original form."

He picked up the unicorn and examined it closely.

"The time runes on this horn are too perfect. That senior must have been an extremely powerful being in his lifetime."

This is crap.

The fact that a wisp of consciousness could remain for such a long time after death, and even conceal the secret patterns of the fundamental laws of time, which even the immortals of the Qianwu Auction House couldn't see, shows that the person must have been incredibly powerful in life, at least a king-level being, or even a venerable one...

Even such a powerful one-horned demon king is now dead beyond any doubt. Lu Qingshan's excitement at having just obtained a clone has subsided considerably. Even if he has clones in the future, he still needs to be cautious in everything he does. "Teacher, this horn is now returned to its rightful owner."

Lingyu offered the unicorn with both hands.

Although there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes, Lingyu knew that the value of this unicorn was too high for her to possess.

Besides, these were originally part of the teacher's collection.

“Ling Yu.” Lu Qingshan frowned. “What do you mean by this? Are you trying to make me go back on my word? Since I said I'd lend it to you, I will. At least until the Genius Battle is over, I won’t take it back…”

Although you have activated a trace of your bloodline power, the time was too short. Without the help of the Time Origin Law runes on this horn, it won't be easy to quickly improve your understanding of the Time Origin Law.

"However, I'm not without expectations..." Lu Qingshan smiled, "My bottom line for you before was being in the top ten of the universe, but now, I hope you'll strive for the number one spot in the universe!"

Number one in the universe!!
Lingyu took a deep breath.

Who would have thought that ten years ago, her teacher, Yin Yuehou, expected her to be among the top 1,000 in the entire universe?

In just ten short years, such a dramatic change has taken place in her, and all of this...

Lingyu looked at Teacher Lu with a smile on his face and sighed inwardly.

"It's all thanks to Teacher Lu."

From movement techniques to mastering the laws of time, and now to the changes in her body's bloodline... all of Ling Yu's progress has been inseparable from Lu Qingshan's participation and influence... It can be said that without Lu Qingshan, her goal might still be to be among the top 1,000 in the universe.

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. It would be best to get first place, but even if you don't, you'll at least be in the Primordial Secret Realm..."

He said half-jokingly, "My teacher's bonus will still depend on you."

"Teacher, don't worry, I'm definitely number one in the universe!"

Ling Yu said resolutely.

"Hmm." Lu Qingshan smiled, glanced at the unicorn, and said, "This is something you and I should keep to ourselves. Don't let a third person know!"

"Teacher, I understand."

Lingyu took a deep breath and finally put the unicorn away. She had promised Teacher Lu that she would win first place in the Genius Battle, and without this item, the chances would be greatly reduced.

After confessing, Ling Yu felt relieved and did not linger at Lu Qingshan's villa. She said goodbye and went back to continue her cultivation.

Now her cultivation is very simple. She only needs to continue practicing the Wind and Thunder Sword technique that Lu Qingshan taught her. All the remaining time can be used to comprehend the fundamental laws of time...

After Lingyu left, Lu Qingshan stood at the door looking down the mountain.

He recalled the time-based laws of the universe on that unicorn horn, those perfect patterns that seemed to be the most beautiful thing in the universe.

"The secret runes on that unicorn are also very useful to me, but it's not very nice to take back something that's been given away... Besides, I have the Star Chart to study, which is more effective than looking at the secret runes. Ling Yu needs that thing more..."

"Looks like I'm pretty lucky. I can find a bargain just by attending an auction... Lu Qingshan knew all too well that the collectible he bought for 30 Hunyuan was now priceless. If he were to auction it off again, it could probably fetch an astronomical figure. Perhaps even the Qianwu Auction House wouldn't be qualified to list this treasure..."

"The time-law runes on that unicorn horn are treasures that even immortals who have comprehended the time law would desperately crave..."

"I hope Lingyu knows what's important and keeps it safe so that it won't be easily discovered before she wins first place in the Genius Battle..."

Lu Qingshan was still somewhat confident that Ling Yu could win first place in the Genius Battle.

He knew some information: the future Bolan, fifty thousand years later, was hailed as a genius appearing only once every tens of thousands of epochs. This meant that it was impossible for someone like Bolan to exist in these years...

Ling Yu's current strength is comparable to that of Luo Feng and Rong Jun in the finals. Ten years from now, even if he still can't catch up with Bo Lan, he will probably still be the undisputed number one!

If I cultivate a disciple who is the top genius in the battle, then in the future, even the three immortals, such as Silver Moon Marquis, will probably have to give me some face in this Qianwu Secret Realm...

After all, the ruler of Qianwu Kingdom, who is the biggest debtor, is still counting on cultivating talents to pay off his debts. A teacher like Lu Qingshan is exactly the kind of talent he has been dreaming of!
(End of this chapter)