Chapter 1 Pearwood World

Virtual world network, Pearwood World.

Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Pang Ze, Flo… A total of nine people sat around a conference table. Xu Jingming was clearly in the head seat, his gaze sweeping over the high-level members attending the meeting.

These members, apart from Xu Jingming's most trusted wife and daughter, also included some members of the Blue Star Civilization, as well as talents absorbed from other civilizations.

These high-level members were all somewhat nervous at the moment, because most of them were meeting Xu Jingming for the first time.

"Mr. Xu, this is the detailed plan." Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming with a smile, "And there are also two alternative plans for Mr. Xu to review."

Pang Ze still served as the chief of the Pearwood Group's think tank, partly because of his ability, and partly because he was a Blue Star native and an old acquaintance of Xu Jingming.

Many people in Pearwood Group now have stronger abilities than Pang Ze, and being able to climb to the third level of the group is already remarkable. Unlike Pang Ze, whose position is second only to Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing, he is a veritable top figure in the group.

He has considerable influence throughout the Hunter Cosmic Sector.

"Hua."

The plan on the light screen flashed rapidly. As a tenth-order Source Lifeform, Xu Jingming scanned it with his eyes and read through the entire plan, which contained more than a million words of detailed content.

"Execute according to the first plan," Xu Jingming said.

"Yes."

Apart from Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing, the other six immediately responded respectfully. Facing Xu Jingming, the most outstanding leader of the Blue Star Civilization and the most dazzling figure in the entire universe's large ethnic groups, all they had to do was obey.

Li Miaomiao then spoke, "Jingming, because you want to select seven adjacent star systems around the Blue Star Civilization's territory, no matter how you choose, it will involve the families of tenth-order Source Lifeforms. The first plan will involve the Shenshui family."

"I know," Xu Jingming nodded with a smile. "The Wugou Star Alliance only has a few tenth-order Source Lifeforms, and their family groups are naturally constantly expanding and infiltrating. It's very normal for our Blue Star Civilization to have some overlap with them when we increase our territory by seven star systems. I believe they will understand."

Pang Ze observed Xu Jingming.

"In the past, Xu Jingming focused on the path of evolution and hardly intervened in the group's affairs. This time, his methods are much more ruthless than they were in the Blue Star era. He wants to annex seven star systems while talking and laughing." Pang Ze thought, "But after all, five hundred years have passed, and the learning ability of Source Lifeforms is terrifying, so they will naturally continue to evolve. Moreover, this is a good thing for the Blue Star Civilization!"

Xu Jingming sat in the head seat of the conference table, holding a pen and beginning to write a personal letter.

"Make 30 more copies," Xu Jingming finished writing a personal letter, and with a thought, the personal letter became a total of 31 copies. The content of the letters was the same, only the salutation in the first sentence varied.

Xu Lixing couldn't help but curiously look at the content of the personal letter and said in surprise, "Dad, this personal letter of yours is very polite."

Xu Jingming put down the pen in his hand, looked at his daughter, and smiled, "Of course, we should be polite when it's a matter of mutual consent."

The other six people in the conference room, apart from Xu Jingming's family, felt a chill in their hearts.

Annexing seven star systems while being so gentle and polite made these high-level executives feel a lot of inexplicable awe and fear. "Compared to Madam and Miss, Mr. Xu Jingming is much more terrifying."

"I should also be less greedy! Otherwise, if I'm discovered, I'm afraid I'll die without a burial place." These people who could climb to the top ranks of the group were all very capable… But today's contact with Xu Jingming made them feel a signal of "terror" in their hearts!

Xu Jingming's gaze swept over these high-level group members, and then he tapped lightly, "Send it to 31 civilizations in seven star systems."

Guyu Civilization is a cosmic elementary civilization with 71 inhabited planets, and it is one of the more powerful among the 31 civilizations to whom Xu Jingming wrote.

Their officials received Xu Jingming's letter and a purchase plan.

"Lord Xu Jingming has written a personal letter to our Guyu Civilization. Please read it carefully, everyone present." Hundreds of civilization councilors of the Guyu Civilization were reading the personal letter.

"The personal letter also comes with a plan to purchase all the planets of our civilization. Please read that as well," the meeting's host said. The huge conference hall was silent as everyone read.

"Reading is complete. Now, please discuss," the host said.

"Let me say a few words first." The Great Chieftain of the Guyu Civilization smiled and said, "I have read Lord Xu Jingming's personal letter. This was personally written by Lord Xu Jingming, which shows his respect for our Guyu Civilization!"

"Secondly, Lord Xu Jingming, as the most dazzling tenth-order Source Lifeform of the contemporary human race in the entire universe, his hometown, the Blue Star Civilization," only has a territory of a few star systems! It is indeed too small."

"Our Guyu Civilization happens to be adjacent to the Blue Star Civilization. The Blue Star Civilization will naturally annex our planets if it wants to expand!"

"What moves me the most is… Lord Xu Jingming is not willing to bully our Guyu Civilization. It is only natural that he wants to help his home civilization. But he would rather buy our Guyu Civilization's inhabited planets at twice the valuation. What greatness is this!" The Great Chieftain's eyes were filled with tears.

"Our Guyu Civilization can choose another star system, choose a suitable place to rebuild our home. Moreover, Lord Xu Jingming has also promised that Pearwood Group will help us rebuild our home. Furthermore, after the civilization migrates, our Guyu Civilization will not only not decline, but will also become stronger."

The Great Chieftain lamented, "There are too few, too few people in the cosmic human race who are as benevolent as Lord Xu Jingming."

"I suggest," the Vice Chieftain next to him immediately said, "All the councilors of our Guyu Civilization should jointly sign a reply to Lord Xu Jingming. And I think a 100% premium is too much. We cannot take such a big advantage of Lord Xu Jingming. I think a 50% premium is enough. We should not be too greedy."

"Seconded!" "Seconded!"

None of the many civilization councilors of the Guyu Civilization refused, because after the Great Chieftain, the Vice Chieftain, the Speaker, and others all expressed their opinions, it was clear that the major factions within the civilization had reached a consensus.

Soon, a reply was prepared, signed by all the councilors, and sent back to Xu Jingming. In just five minutes, Xu Jingming also gave a reply.

"Lord Xu Jingming has already made a decision and the 100% premium will not be changed," the Great Chieftain said loudly. "What we need to do now is to confirm the inhabited planets we will soon migrate to."

The royal family of Taiyou Civilization received Xu Jingming's personal letter.

"He only needs to say a word, how would we dare to resist?" The king of Taiyou Civilization, sitting on the throne, glanced around. "What do you all say about how we should reply?"

"Is there any other way besides agreeing?"

"Who dares to refuse Lord Xu Jingming?" The elders shook their heads.

"Alright, since everyone agrees, then let's prepare to migrate." Greed flickered in the king's eyes, "Our Taiyou Civilization has a total of nine inhabited planets. I don't think we need nine inhabited planets after the migration. We can completely reduce it to seven or even five inhabited planets. We can just squeeze the population of the planets together."…

"Give the 100% premium to those civilians at the normal price. The rest can go into our royal family's pockets. There's no need to give those civilians the 100% premium," an elder said with a smile.

"This letter also comes with a purchase plan. The plan says that the civilization migration will be assisted by Pearwood Group," a young elder said.

"Pearwood Group and the Blue Star Civilization are very concerned about the interests of the common people when they expand. This time, Pearwood Group will definitely keep a close eye on the interests of the common people when they assist in the migration."

"What do you mean?" The king frowned.

"This piece of meat is not so easy for us to swallow," the young elder said.

"The 100% premium has to be given to the common people?" The king was annoyed.

"We should be able to get a small portion, but according to Pearwood Group's previous behavior, they will definitely guarantee the interests of the common people," an elder also shook his head.

The young elder said, "We don't need to worry too much! We should fully cooperate with Pearwood Group. What if the money goes into the hands of the common people? Common people are not cosmic citizens. We have plenty of ways to get their wealth."

The elders present understood.

"The meat in the pot will ultimately be enjoyed by the carnivores," the young elder said.

"Yes, yes, yes, nephew is right. We should fully cooperate with Pearwood Group." The king laughed loudly, "Let's quickly reply to Lord Xu Jingming."

Reply letters came one after another.

Back then, the Blue Star Civilization could only grit its teeth and endure the exploitation of the Black Moon Civilization.

But now, the civilizations of the seven star systems are facing Xu Jingming, who is many times stronger than the Black Moon Civilization. Xu Jingming is a truly powerful figure among the cosmic human race.

He is a peerless figure of the Supreme Realm! Even the emperor of a high-level civilization would not dare to say that he is nobler than Xu Jingming.

The pressure brought by such a figure is unimaginable. The most important thing is that Xu Jingming is offering a "100% premium" and has also written a personal letter in such a friendly manner.

Who can refuse?

Virtual World Network. A personal space.

"Father, one of the affiliated civilizations under our Shenshui family's control, 'Lanqi Civilization,' has encountered some trouble. Lord Xu Jingming wants to annex all the planets of Lanqi Civilization."

The blue-haired man said, "Lord Xu Jingming has already written a personal letter and included a purchase plan, offering a 100% premium. Lanqi Civilization is asking me how they should reply."

The blue-haired old man glanced at him, "How many planets does Lanqi Civilization have?"

"It has 92 inhabited planets," the blue-haired man said.

"The value of 92 inhabited planets is only a few million trillion cosmic dollars." The blue-haired old man looked at his son. "This little bit of money wouldn't even be enough for me to send to Brother Xu Jingming as a gift!"

"Father, do you mean…" The blue-haired man was stunned.

"For the next 100,000 years, Brother Xu Jingming will have the final say in the entire Wugou Star Alliance. Do you understand?" The blue-haired old man looked at his son. "Don't even mention a small Lanqi Civilization. Even if he were to take away most of our Shenshui family's territory, I would have to endure it."

The blue-haired man's body trembled.

"Go think about it," the blue-haired old man waved his hand indifferently.

"Yes, Father." The blue-haired man immediately left.

In the personal space, Elder Shenshui sat alone, frowning slightly. "What's wrong with Brother Xu Jingming now?"

"He became a tenth-order in just over two hundred years, and he became one of the top five in the Yuanchu Research Institute in just over three hundred years! But I'm not too afraid of him. After all, he has a bottom line when doing things." Elder Shenshui thought, "But now he's been polluted by higher dimensions. I heard that it's easy to lose control and go crazy after being polluted by higher dimensions."

"Forget it, I'll just pretend I don't know about this." Elder Shenshui was really scared.