82: My childhood was very incomplete.

Qin Yang hurriedly looked at the gray metal.

It was in Lin Xiaoer's hand, yet it felt as if it didn't exist.

It was like it had detached from the dimensions of time and space, existing independently of the Dao, yet it was omnipresent.

This feeling was very strange, even a contradiction that couldn't be explained.

Although it was only the size of an egg, it gave one a sense of grandeur.

It was as if it contained the entire Universe within it, where time and space intertwined, coexisting with the past, present, and future.

Qin Yang reached out to touch the chronospace copper.

A prompt immediately appeared before his eyes.

【This metal matches the attributes of the xuanyuan sword.】

【You have completed Series Quest Two.】

【Heaven and Earth Sword Intent Rank has increased to Lv.2.】

【Heaven and Earth Sword Intent Lv.2】: You constantly comprehend Sword Intent. When equipping sword-type weapons and releasing skills, you have a 10% reduction in consumption.

【Series Quest Three has been activated!】

【Quest Introduction】: Collect nine pieces of chronospace copper to prepare for reforging the xuanyuan sword.

【Reward】: Heaven and Earth Sword Intent Rank increased to Lv3.

“Alright, the Buff has been upgraded.”

Qin Yang was pleasantly surprised.

Lv.2 Heaven and Earth Sword Intent only provided a 10% consumption reduction.

But combined with Qin Yang's equipment, it was already 50%.

Moreover.

Heaven and Earth Sword Intent was a Buff, and like a passive skill, it didn't occupy equipment slots.

When this Buff reached max Rank, it could provide a 50% consumption reduction.

Combined with equipment, it could easily reach the maximum value of 90%.

What was even more terrifying was that skills like Exterminate the Nine Clans, See Me As Heaven, and Emperors Demeanor, which calculated consumption based on the target's Rank, could also receive the consumption reduction bonus.

In other words.

Originally, Exterminate the Nine Clans for Old Zhong required 13 million Imperial Power, but now it only required over 6 million.

If he could stack consumption reduction to 90%, even if Old Zhong could wholesale the Nine Clans, it wouldn't be enough for Qin Yang to exterminate.

Qin Yang's lips curved into a smile.

Although a 90% consumption reduction wasn't that easy to stack.

But he had Heaven and Earth Sword Intent, making it much simpler than for others.

“What are you smiling about?”

Suddenly, Lin Xiaoer asked.

She looked at Qin Yang with some suspicion: “Your smile is a bit scary. Are you thinking about something bad?”

Qin Yang shook his head repeatedly, feigning: “I'm just very happy that I have a mother.”

Hearing this, Lin Xiaoer's gaze softened considerably, and she asked softly: “Silly child, you must have blamed me in your heart, right?”

Thinking that he still needed to collect eight pieces of chronospace copper, Qin Yang immediately switched into actor mode, lowering his gaze and saying: “I did blame you. My childhood was very incomplete.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoer felt incredibly guilty.

Although she had a free and easy Nature, she couldn't bear to see her child wronged.

She immediately said: “I'm sorry, I can't make up for the past, but from now on, whatever you want, I will satisfy you.”

Qin Yang looked up: “Really?”

“Really.” Lin Xiaoer nodded: “Even if it's the stars in the sky, your mom truly has the ability.”

Qin Yang's face brightened with a smile: “I still need eight pieces of chronospace copper.”

“Ah?”

“My tears were about to come out, and it turns out you were acting?”

Lin Xiaoer's face immediately fell.

Qin Yang sighed: “Alas, a child without a mother is like a weed.”

“Alright, alright, I'll go collect them for you!”

Lin Xiaoer was both crying and laughing, amused by Qin Yang.

She always felt that he was here to collect a debt for Qin Chuan.

Seeing that things were settled, Qin Yang was about to put the chronospace copper into his backpack.

Lin Xiaoer, however, stopped him and said coldly: “Wait, give me that thing.”

“What thing?”

Qin Yang's heart trembled, still trying to play dumb.

“The Supreme VIP Card!” Lin Xiaoer glared.

Qin Yang's heart ached.

What was bound to happen still happened.

But he still handed over the VIP card.

Losing the VIP card wasn't a big problem.

As long as Neptune Palace wasn't flattened by Lin Xiaoer, it was fine.

Moreover, he still needed her to collect chronospace copper, so now was not the time to be rebellious.

Lin Xiaoer snatched the VIP card, scolding: “You're so handsome, yet you go to places of pleasure. Don't you feel like you're losing out?”

“Not at all, it's about bestowing kindness upon the world.” Qin Yang shrugged.

Lin Xiaoer snorted and said: “Don't you have enough women around you? I know of at least four: two Cat-kin subhumans, one Fox-kin summon, and an Elven race Sword Spirit! Can you even manage them all at night?”

“The Sword Spirit isn't quite…”

Qin Yang gave an awkward smile, then suddenly froze: “I haven't summoned that Sword Spirit yet.”

Lin Xiaoer snorted coldly: “I am the Sword Immortal of Wine. She awoke in my sword domain, so how could I not sense her?”

Speaking of which, Lin Xiaoer suddenly paused, as if deep in thought.

Then she said: “This Sword Spirit has great potential. You can't handle her, so you can let her follow me for a while, and I'll help you develop her.”

Qin Yang was stunned.

Lin Xiaoer's words made sense.

The Supreme Emperor could use sword-type weapons, but he wasn't a sword-type profession.

Hui Yue, with him, could only increase her Rank.

But if she were given to a Sword Immortal who could nurture swords, her growth would be comprehensive.

And Lin Xiaoer, the Sword Immortal of Wine, was even above other Sword Immortals.

In her hands, Hui Yue might truly grow into a major fighting force.

However, Qin Yang also remembered his agreement with Hui Yue.

As the Supreme Emperor, he naturally had to keep his word.

He said to Lin Xiaoer: “I promised this Sword Spirit that I would help her restore her Physical Body. Mom, you should have a way, right?”

Lin Xiaoer nodded, as if very experienced, and said: “Using a sword as a womb to reshape the Physical Body, it's not a big problem.”

Hearing Lin Xiaoer say this, Qin Yang was relieved. He called out: “Hui Yue.”

As a wave of energy rippled out.

The extraordinarily beautiful Elven race Saintess appeared beside Qin Yang, accompanied by a faint, ethereal floral fragrance.

“Master, Imperial Mother.”

Hui Yue had already awakened and could hear Qin Yang's conversation, so she naturally knew Lin Xiaoer's identity.

She crossed her hands over her chest, bowing to Qin Yang and Lin Xiaoer with Elven race etiquette.

“Not bad, your potential is 3 stars. Your identity must not be simple.”

Lin Xiaoer sized up Hui Yue, a look of satisfaction in her eyes.

Then, with a slight wave of her hand, she summoned a long sword.

The sword's blade was slender, intricately carved with ornate patterns, looking extremely elegant.

Hui Yue's gaze froze: “Imperial Mother, this is…”

Lin Xiaoer said proudly: “This is one of your Elven race's holy swords. You will stay in this sword from now on, and I will use it as a womb to reshape your Physical Body.”

Hui Yue's figure trembled, her pupils shaking.

Her original idea was to use a sword as a womb to reshape her Physical Body.

But she had never imagined being able to use an Elven holy sword as a womb!

This… one could only say that choice was very important!

If choosing to become Su Chenxing's Sword Spirit was punishment from the gods.

Then, switching to Qin Yang was her self-redemption!

“Thank you, Imperial Mother!”

Hui Yue bowed again, her phantom figure so excited it was a bit blurry.

“Just assist my son well from now on.”

Lin Xiaoer waved her hand, swiftly and decisively taking Hui Yue into the Elven holy sword.

Then, she said to Qin Yang: “She is only residing in my sword, and your summoning contract with her is not broken. This way, we also have a connection. When you are in danger, I can sense it immediately and appear by your side.”

“Mm, only Mother is good in this world.”

Qin Yang smiled, feeling very satisfied.

He hadn't broken his promise, and he had also passed the responsibility off.

Truly wonderful.

Seeing that everything was mostly explained, Lin Xiaoer stretched and said: “I'm leaving to find your father.”

“Finally leaving.”

Qin Yang thought to himself, but said aloud: “Are you leaving already? We just reunited.”

“Someone like you, do you still care about this?”

“Your mom doesn't like being clingy, and besides…”

Lin Xiaoer waved her hand, took out the VIP card, and said through gritted teeth: “I'm going to ask Qin Chuan about this VIP card face to face!”

…Lin Xiaoer was indeed free-spirited.

When she said she was leaving, she left immediately, without even eating a meal.

By the French window, Qin Yang watched the two streaks of sword light disappear into the sky, feeling incredibly relaxed.

The Materials for reforging the xuanyuan sword would be collected by Lin Xiaoer.

He, on his side, could go do some simpler things.

For example, leveling up.

“I'm already Rank 23.”

“I'll be diligent during this period and quickly level up to Rank 25.”

“Then I'll go to the Goblin Lair, raise my Rank to 31, and Breakthrough to the Elite Rank.”

By the French window, Qin Yang briefly planned his subsequent arrangements and walked into the bathroom.

Through the bathroom's communication device, he sent a message to Chen Si: “Let the kitties come over.”