Chapter 141: Virtual Universe Network Capital Planet Branch Office

"Hey, I even own a cosmic battle armor capable of spatial jumps. Why shouldn't I have a personal space?" Lan Tian said rather proudly. Watching Willin's dumbfounded expression, his vanity was immensely gratified.

"Fine... You are the ultimate tycoon!" Willin possessed a very strong learning capacity, immediately putting the newly acquired slang to use.

"Flattery will get you nowhere—well, maybe a little. Compared to the true tycoons of the universe, I am merely struggling to make ends meet," Lan Tian said with feigned humility. Judging by his expression, however, there was not the slightest trace of modesty. He quickly added, "Of course, compared to you, I can certainly be considered a tycoon. Hahaha!"

"I've already had the smart butler tidy up two rooms for you, whether you want to use them for resting or cultivation. Anyway, I can't keep talking to you, goodbye!" Willin forcibly restrained her twitching hands, terrified she might succumb to the urge to draw her sword. Hurriedly dropping those words, she bolted back to her bedroom.

"Hey! Don't leave yet, you haven't told me which two rooms are ours!" Lan Tian shouted after her. "You girl, is that how you treat a benefactor who is about to pull you out of the sea of suffering?"

"Have the smart butler lead you there, or find them yourself!" Willin snapped, slamming the door shut with a loud *bang*.

This guy was getting more and more punchable by the day!

She genuinely feared she would lose control and slash him with her sword...

"What kind of attitude is that? Come on, Qipeng, you judge this. Wasn't this girl being excessive? Hmph, if she ticks me off too much, I'll just leave right now and let her worry herself to death!" Lan Tian complained indignantly.

"Master, to be honest, you can't entirely blame Willin. Just now, you were indeed a bit... well, punchable." After a long struggle, Qipeng finally spoke his mind.

Lan Tian: "......"

Of course, annoyance was just annoyance. Lan Tian had no intention of actually walking away over something like this. He shrugged helplessly and then followed the smart butler to the rooms.

After the smart butler departed, Lan Tian immediately activated the *Heaven-Sealing Art* to lock down the primordial universe within his body, which was once again growing saturated. He had no choice; the speed at which his primordial universe absorbed cosmic energy was simply too terrifying. While other cultivators worried about having insufficient cultivation time, his only worry was progressing too quickly...

If word of this ever got out, goodness knows how many people would try to fight him to the death!

After a long while, having successfully sealed his primordial universe, Lan Tian decided against practicing the *Soul-Suppressing Pagoda*. Instead, he collapsed onto the nearby large bed—crafted from some unknown material, exceptionally soft yet full of resilience—and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Ever since leaving Lanquan Star, things had been non-stop. He was utterly exhausted and genuinely needed a good night's sleep to heal his weary mind.

......

Huidu Star, Third Living District.

This could not be called the most prestigious place on Huidu Star, but it was undoubtedly the most prosperous. Back when the city was being planned, the planet's city planners under the Huidu King had inexplicably decided to designate the entire Third District as a purely commercial zone, forbidding any residents from settling there.

This setup created a colossal vortex of consumption that operated with no distinction between day and night. If one had wealth, this Third District felt nothing short of paradise—a place so mesmerizing and intoxicating that visitors would linger endlessly, wishing to drown in its luxury forever.

From Virtual Universe Network branch offices, interstellar banks, imperial hotels, and prestigious auction houses to exotic restaurants, department stores, high-end clubs, and even coliseums and gambling dens, every conceivable form of entertainment and consumption could be found here. Ideal venues awaited any desire in the Third District.

Yet, amid the most densely crowded and prime real estate of the Third District stood a stark contrast. Unlike the bustling, thronging buildings surrounding it, the most magnificent and palatial building here possessed an entrance that was desolate and devoid of visitors, standing in sharp contrast to the lively environment all around.

Nevertheless, the two guards stationed at the entrance remained completely unbothered. They showed none of the awkwardness typical of merchants struggling with poor business; instead, they looked down upon the endless stream of passing crowds like monarchs gazing upon mere ants.

"The Huidu Star Branch of the Virtual Universe Network. Tsk tsk, I never imagined it would be this magnificent!" Led by Willin, Lan Tian walked up to the entrance of the Virtual Universe Network branch on Huidu Star and stared at the towering building in front of him with genuine astonishment.

He had originally assumed the virtual network branch would be a minor administrative office, something akin to a simple service kiosk. Only upon seeing it in person did he realize that the so-called branch office occupied the most magnificent structure in the entire Third District!

"Of course it's magnificent! Anything associated with the Virtual Universe Network is never small-scale! My father is considered quite wealthy within the Huidu Dynasty, but compared to the Virtual Universe Network, his entire net worth combined wouldn't even equal a single branch office!" Willin said from the side, her eyes filled with yearning.

"Forget about your father being a mere merchant; even our Huidu King, and perhaps even His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire, wouldn't dare give attitude to anyone from a Virtual Universe Network branch. Compared to our Yuanlan Empire, the Virtual Universe Network is an absolute behemoth!" Qipeng chimed in, energized by the topic of the Virtual Universe Network.

The three of them chatted as they walked toward the branch's grand entrance. Since Willin lived in seclusion within the 116th District, her household possessed no transportation aside from a tiny anti-gravity scooter. Today, the three of them had arrived using a ubiquitous public hovering vehicle from the streets.

To Lan Tian's surprise, although both guards wore arrogant expressions that signaled strangers should keep their distance, they showed no trace of contempt toward the humble vehicle the trio had arrived in. As the three approached, the guards' attitudes remained reasonably courteous.

"May I ask the purpose of your visit?" One of the guards blocked their path and inquired.

"Hello, I am here to retrieve items from my personal space," Lan Tian greeted him with a smile.

"Very well, sir. We need to verify your identity first." Hearing that Lan Tian actually possessed a personal space, the guard was visibly startled. However, having witnessed plenty of grand spectacles, he concealed his shock and adopted an even more respectful demeanor.

"No problem." Naturally, Lan Tian raised no objections and fully cooperated.

The detection equipment in this place was clearly far more advanced than the one back on Lanquan Star. It required neither rigid scanning nor any waiting time; a simple red ray swept through the void across the three of them, and their identity information instantly projected into the air.

"Welcome, Fifth-Class Citizen Mr. Lan Tian!"

"Welcome, Second-Class Citizen Mr. Qipeng!"

"Welcome, First-Class Citizen Ms. Willin!"