Lu Yin looked at the four names. He was familiar with the Nalan family, but not to the point where he could gain their support. He had not forgotten that Lulu had shown him the proof of Undying Yushan's loan from the Mavis Bank. To the empire, that was a humiliation. What Lu Yin wanted was support, not a loan.
Lu Yin had already set the stage for the Ross Empire, and there would definitely be a war in the future. However, resources would always be a headache, and this matter could not be delayed.
Lu Yin looked at Liu Shaoge. "Location."
"Tyrannical Weave, Myriad City," Liu Shaoge answered.
"When?"
"It's not confirmed yet, but I'll let you know when it's confirmed."
Lu Yin nodded solemnly. "The grudge between us is settled for now." He then turned and left.
Liu Shaoge watched Lu Yin's departing figure and smiled confidently. He had not misjudged this person; Lu Yin was ambitious and capable. Liu Shaoge liked to work with people like this. Even if he had to pay a price in the early stages, he would be able to get it back in the future. Furthermore, this person could influence the Daynight clan, which was what Liu Shaoge valued the most.
Liu Shaoge was not under Lu Yin's control, but he did not know if Lu Yin had made a move against Puyu. Liu Shaoge's analysis was based on Lu Yin's previous actions, and he was not certain.
Regardless, Liu Shaoge could not work with Puyu. An idiot who had exposed his trump cards had no right to work with Liu Shaoge.
Lu Yin returned to Wendy Yushan's courtyard and suddenly remembered something. He had forgotten to ask about Nightking Qingyu, as the man had said that he would go to Earth for revenge.
In the past, Nightking Qingyu had been a space-exploring powerhouse, and the fact that he had been able to escape from the Daynight clan meant that he definitely had some extraordinary abilities. The battle back then had been very difficult, and even Lu Yin's Cosmic Art had been able to suppress Nightking Qingyu. Lu Yin wondered if Nightking Qingyu would actually go to Earth.
Probably not, as Nightking Qingyu was looking for Lu Yin, and the person he wanted to take revenge on was Lu Yin.
Tyrannical Weave was quite far from San Dios, and it was a full twenty weaves away. However, it was very close to West San Dios, which was equivalent to the western part of the Outerverse.
There wasn't much information about Tyrannical Weave on the internet. Perhaps it was because it was too far away, but there was some information about Million City. It was known as the wealthiest city in the world, and even a beggar in that city would be worth a fortune as long as they had the ability to sneak in and beg.
There was a saying on the internet that as long as you had the ability to enter Wancheng City, it would have the ability to make you rich.
These words made Lu Yin's blood boil, and he couldn't wait to head over to Million City. What he lacked the most was money.
It was no wonder that the four major corporations were gathered in Myriad City. Only such a city had the qualifications to host the four major corporations.
Lu Yin stroked his chin. Should he go?
With Lu Yin's current status, it would not be of much use for him to go there. He had many different identities, but they all represented his potential. Regardless of whether it was his status as a Lockbreaker or as a member of the Ten Arbiters Council, he was still lacking compared to other people who had the qualifications to get investments from the four major corporations.
However, that might not be the case, as Lu Yin had a very prominent identity. He was the strongest Limiteer and a true Ten Arbiters' candidate.
Even though it was uncertain whether the Ten Arbiters would abdicate when they reached the age limit, Lu Yin was still worth investing in. It all depended on the scale of the investment.
Of the four major corporations, Lu Yin was very familiar with the Nalan family. If he asked, Madam Nalan would definitely invest, but for some reason, he felt uncomfortable spending her money. Perhaps it had something to do with her status as a widow.
There was another question. If there was really a corporation that was willing to invest, would it be for his own cultivation?
Or invest in the Great Yu Empire?
There was a fundamental difference, and Lu Yin pondered this.
Liu Shaoge had officially become an acting councilor and oversaw seven weaves, which was three more than Wendy Yushan's. Arbiter Zhenwu's support was quite strong, and Puyu felt that he had already offended Arbiter Lan. Now, he was trying his best to get closer to Zhenwu, so he was unusually polite to Liu Shaoge.
On the surface, Liu Shaoge and Lu Yin still looked the same, and it was impossible to tell that they had already settled their old grudge.
The grudge that Lu Yin was referring to was the time when Liu Shaoge had bombed a city and almost killed him. Lu Yin had not forgotten about Liu Shaoge's betrayal of Earth, but it was not his place to care. If Zhang Dingtian and Bai Xue were still alive, then that would be their responsibility.
Zhao Ran stayed in San Dios as a maidservant, but there was one thing that was quite troublesome. This girl would forget everything that had happened in the past after a few days, just like now.
"Who are you?" Zhao Ran's eyes widened in confusion as she stared at him with a puzzled expression.
Lu Yin was helpless. "Don't ask so many questions. Just stay here."
"Oh, but where is this place?" Zhao Ran asked.
"East San Dios."
"I've never heard of it. Why am I here?"
"I told you not to ask. Just stay here."
"I'm sorry for making you angry."
"No."
"I'm defective." Zhao Ran lowered her head, feeling wronged.
Lu Yin was speechless. She remembered that word very clearly.
This conversation had happened twice over the past few days, and Lu Yin had no choice but to record it down and hand it over to Yue Xianzi. "Show this to her if she loses her memories again. Don't ask me about it." With that, he left.
"You're the one who insisted on keeping her here," Yue Xianzi grumbled. She looked at Zhao Ran's confused eyes. "Let's go. I'll show you around again."
"I'm sorry for troubling you. I'm defective," Zhao Ran apologized.
Yue Xianzi was helpless. "Don't call yourself defective in the future."
"Oh."
On an ordinary day, something unusual happened.
A personal spacecraft landed at the Prairie Flame Continent's space station, and a beautiful woman walked out. She was dressed in a white, tight-fitting jacket with gold trim and wielded a two-meter-long sword. Her long black hair fell to her waist, and she exuded a tranquil and simple aura. She was Wendy Yushan, and she had just returned to San Dios.
Lu Yin, Puyu, Liu Shaoge, and the rest were all waiting outside the space station and looking at her.
Wendy Yushan was a legend. She had reached the top twenty of the Top 100 Rankings in the Outerverse and was the strongest disciple of the Innerverse's Myriad Swords Peak. Her fame was not limited to one region, and it spread throughout the entire universe.
What was even more well-known about her was her charisma. Countless people had gone crazy over her, and Puyu was one of Wendy Yushan's pursuers.
Puyu hurriedly stepped forward when he saw Wendy Yushan.
Liu Shaoge sighed in admiration. "Brother Lu, you're so lucky."
Lu Yin smiled. Lucky?
No, this woman wasn't interested in him.
"Welcome back, Councilor Wendy." Puyu walked up to Wendy Yushan and greeted her warmly.
Wendy Yushan was still as cold as ever, and she nodded at Puyu. Her gaze swept past Liu Shaoge before finally landing on Lu Yin. "I formally recommended you to Arbiter Lan for the position of Outerverse Youth Council Councilor, but I was rejected."
Lu Yin shrugged. "That's expected. It's impossible to become a councilor without becoming an Explorer."
Wendy Yushan coldly walked past Puyu and then disappeared.
Puyu felt awkward, but he was already used to it, so he left the space station as well.
As for Liu Shaoge, he didn't even speak to Wendy Yushan.
This was Wendy Yushan; she didn't care about people she didn't care about.
Wendy Yushan looked around the courtyard, but her expression didn't change. She calmly looked at Lu Yin. "How's Bazeer?"
"Imprisoned," Lu Yin replied.
Wendy Yushan's reaction was indifferent.
Lu Yin realized that he hated Wendy Yushan's reaction. It was as if she was always high and mighty, just like how she had looked at him when they had brushed past each other on Zenyu Star. That kind of disregard, or perhaps admiration, was an insult to Lu Yin.
"You're a councilor of the Outerverse Youth Council, but you don't even know if your subordinates are loyal to you. Furthermore, you're only in charge of four weaves. You're such a failure," Lu Yin said mercilessly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Barley and the others who had come to greet Wendy Yushan were startled. They hurriedly retreated, not daring to approach.
Zhao Ran blinked nearby with a drink in her hand. She didn't know if she should enter or leave.
Wendy Yushan looked at Lu Yin in astonishment. "Are you trying to control me?"
"You could say that." Lu Yin didn't back down.
"Seventh Bro, you're awesome! Beat her up!" the monkey shouted.
Wendy Yushan's eyes gradually turned cold, and the void around her seemed to solidify. Her murderous aura caused Barley and the others to feel a chill in their hearts. This was Wendy Yushan's power. "You're meddling too much."
Lu Yin was enraged by Wendy Yushan's forceful pressure. He raised his head. "I'm the Great Yu Empire's Royal Regent, a member of the Council of Astral Academy, and your fiancé."
Barley and the others were completely stunned, and they hurriedly ran away.
The next moment, a powerful aura swept through San Dios. Wendy Yushan unsheathed her sword and stared coldly at Lu Yin. "I acknowledge that you're the closest person to my Yushan family, and I can also acknowledge that you're my only relative. However, take back the words' fiancé '."
Lu Yin stared into Wendy Yushan's eyes and unleashed his domain, isolating her murderous aura. A dark golden light appeared on the surface of his body; this was five-lined battle force. "This marriage was approved by Undying Yushan's Imperial Uncle. This marriage with my Zishan family will always be valid as long as I, Lu Yin, am alive."
Wendy Yushan's eyes narrowed as the void around them was torn apart. There was clearly no attack, but the void was as thin as paper, and even Lu Yin's clothes and cheeks were covered in blood.
"You're too presumptuous! I'm your sister!" Wendy Yushan's tone was icy, and her face was filled with anger.
Lu Yin's eyes widened. "I'm your husband."
With a whoosh, her sword was pressed against Lu Yin's neck. Wendy Yushan gripped the hilt tightly. "You want to marry me? Sure, but you'll have to win against this sword in my hand."
Lu Yin glanced at the blade. Although there was no aura circulating around it, he did not believe that Wendy Yushan's sword was any weaker than Liu Shaoqiu's Thirteen Swords. On the contrary, Wendy Yushan's swordsmanship far surpassed Liu Shaoqiu's, and it was not something that the current Lu Yin could contend against.
"Does that mean that as long as I win, I can marry you?" Lu Yin asked in a clear voice.
Wendy Yushan's eyes narrowed. "Yes."
"Alright!" Lu Yin shouted. "I'll challenge you in at most one year."
Wendy Yushan snorted. "I meant right now."
"Are you in such a hurry to marry me?" Lu Yin retorted.
Wendy Yushan was furious, and her sword emitted an aura that caused all of San Dios to tremble. Even Puyu, Liu Shaoge, and the others were alarmed.