The soldiers who evacuated from the Demon Suppression Abyss did not disband on the spot, but were uniformly settled on Tiemu Star.The military headquarters was to tally casualties, settle military merits, and make subsequent arrangements there.Returning to Tiemu Star, Qin Tian obviously noticed that the atmosphere here was completely different from before the war.In the past, Tiemu Star was like a giant war fortress, with patrolling soldiers everywhere on the streets, and recreational activities were completely absent; even the air carried a serious and solemn aura.But upon this return, restaurants on both sides of the street had already hung out wooden signs that read "Welcome Home, Heroes," and the steam, laden with the aroma of meat, wafted from the kitchens; the banners at the entrance of the pubs were glaringly red, with the words "Celebration Special Spirit Wine" swaying in the wind; there were even many shops with "Post-War Physiotherapy" signs, and ambiguous lights flickered behind their glass doors—everyone with a discerning eye knew the illicit dealings within, yet the military headquarters turned a blind eye.War was too cruel; the pressure and hostility accumulated by soldiers on the brink of life and death needed an outlet.For men, what is the best way to relax?Of course, it's—"Drink!!!"Lan Qiancheng's face was flushed, one arm tightly wrapped around Qin Tian's shoulder, the other hand grabbed a wine glass, and he gulped down three glasses of white wine.This wine was no ordinary stuff; it was brewed with spirit rice as a base, mixed with more than a dozen medicinal herbs that nourish qi and blood, and for ordinary people, it was practically a deadly poison; even a second or third-tier Spiritual Energy User would be dizzy after three to five glasses."Qin Tian, I've finished mine, it's your turn." Lan Qiancheng's tongue was already slurring.The Golden Bloodline disciples next to him were no better off; their eyes were hazy, their cheeks flushed with an abnormal redness, clearly having already drunk too much."Alright!"Qin Tian grabbed the wine pot, poured three glasses in a row, and drank them down with a clean and decisive motion."Amazing!!!"A round of cheers immediately erupted, and even a few bleary-eyed fellows propped themselves up on the table, looking at Qin Tian with admiration.Initially, it was just a peaceful drinking contest, you toast me a glass, I return a cup, the clinking of glasses mixed with laughter and banter, and the atmosphere gradually warmed up.But as they drank on, everyone was surprised to discover—this Qin Tian guy, he didn't seem to get drunk at all!One must know that even Oriental Feather, the strongest among them, had a hint of intoxication in his eyes after several bottles of spirit wine, and his speech was half a beat slower.In contrast, Qin Tian remained unperturbed, his eyes clear, as if he wasn't drinking strong liquor but ordinary spring water.After discovering this, everyone simply changed their strategy, taking turns to toast Qin Tian.At first, there were only three or four people, but later, it became Qin Tian alone challenging a dozen people.Even so, when everyone at the table was swaying and babbling, Qin Tian only had a slight flush in the corners of his eyes and brows, still sitting upright.This guy's drinking capacity was like a gluttonous beast; even Oriental Feather felt ashamed and could only slump in his chair, giving Qin Tian a thumbs-up while secretly sighing internally.After leaving the Demon Suppression Abyss, he immediately investigated Qin Tian through family channels, and the result was beyond his expectation.Qin Tian actually had intricate connections with the Oriental Family.In the recent Qingmu Star Domain Talent Battle, Qin Tian was one of the examiners recommended by the Oriental Family. Later, when the Talent Battle was disrupted by the Blood Demon Sect, nearly causing many talented finalists to die, it was Qin Tian who turned the tide and safely brought back the many talents.After the Talent Battle ended, the family's Great Elder even personally met Qin Tian and presented him with treasures as a token of gratitude.The data showed that the Oriental Family had attempted to recruit Qin Tian, but this move was personally rejected by the Great Elder, mainly due to Qin Tian's identity: he was an elite trained by the Seventh Bureau.The Seventh Bureau had clearly stated that with Qin Tian's character and abilities, he was destined to enter the Imperial Capital in the future to work under Marshal Lin, and hoped that the Oriental Family would cease any futile recruitment efforts.For Qin Tian, the Seventh Bureau actually personally spoke to the Oriental Family, which showed their high regard for him.In light of this, the efforts to win over Qin Tian were abandoned.However, just a few months ago, the Oriental Family actually reached a business cooperation with Qin Tian.A product called "Youth Potion" developed by Qin Tian's company, which had a miraculous anti-aging and beauty effect, led Qin Tian to actively invite the Oriental Family to participate in this business, and the two parties reached a cooperation.Within this month, the Youth Potion was officially released to the public, and upon its launch, it caused a strong market reaction, not only in the Qingmu Star Region but also in the other eight major star regions.Now, the Youth Potion is hard to come by, its price has soared, becoming the single item that has generated the /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ highest revenue for the Oriental Family in the past month.And as one of the major shareholders, the profits Qin Tian gained from it made even him, a direct descendant of the Sacred Bloodline, envious.Now, Oriental Feather no longer considered recruiting him, but treated Qin Tian as a true friend."Qin Tian."Oriental Feather walked up to Qin Tian with a wine glass, his voice tinged with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the messy table, then changing the subject: "I've discovered that we are not only comrades in arms, but also business partners."Qin Tian smiled slightly, raised his glass and clinked it lightly with his, the glass making a crisp "ding" sound: "Then I hope Young Master Yu will take good care of my business in the future."He knew in his heart that Oriental Feather must have already investigated him and was aware of his connection with the Oriental Family."Care is not something to talk about." Oriental Feather shook his head, drank the wine in his glass, and then inverted it, shaking it, "The Youth Potion is like an inexhaustible gold mine, and it is now a treasure in the family's eyes. With my current authority, I'm afraid I can't even touch the edges."He paused, then added jokingly, "Speaking of which, I'd like to ask President Qin for an opportunity, so I can also earn some money to support my family."Though it was a joke, it held a hint of seriousness.Although he was a direct descendant of the family, there were many direct descendants of his generation, and the competition among them never ceased; everyone racked their brains to contend for resources and authority.He was certain that countless eyes within the family had long been fixed on the Youth Potion business, but this pie was not something just anyone was qualified to share.Anyone could see the immense business opportunities hidden within this potion.In this world, the love of beauty is a woman's nature, and the Youth Potion precisely touched every woman's soft spot.The Empire's territory is vast, with trillions of people; behind this lies a market of hundreds of trillions or even tens of quadrillions—even just a small slice of the pie would be enough to make one incredibly rich.He wasn't confident in getting ahead of a group of covetous direct descendants, but if Qin Tian, the patent holder of the potion, gave his nod, things would be much simpler."No problem."Qin Tian's face broke into a smile: "To be honest, I was really worried before that the Oriental Family might kick me out midway. But with Young Master Yu joining, I feel more confident about this business."Hearing this, a hint of brightness flashed in Oriental Feather's eyes, then he said seriously: "Qin Tian, you can rest assured on this point. The Oriental Family's reputation has withstood thousands of years of testing, and we would never do something that would destroy our own foundation. However, I've noted down what you promised me. Don't leave this door, sleep it off, and forget everything.""Haha, don't worry, I haven't drunk to the point of blacking out yet." Qin Tian laughed loudly."What big talk!"At this moment, Lan Qiancheng suddenly put his arm around Qin Tian's shoulder, his tongue slurring, drunk: "Qin Tian, I don't believe I can't get you drunk today! Brothers, come with me!""Drink! Today we must drink Qin Tian under the table!""Exactly, I don't believe he's made of iron!"Qin Tian shook his head helplessly, his gaze sweeping over the bleary-eyed group, and he spoke slowly: "It's not that I want to be too direct—when it comes to drinking capacity, everyone here—is trash."As soon as his words fell, the scene suddenly went quiet, followed by a "Damn, this guy is too arrogant, get him!"Someone, it's unclear who, blurted out a swear word, instantly igniting the atmosphere at the table; countless wine glasses were raised, and arcs of wine intertwined in the air, thus beginning a new round of "relay drinking."Early the next morning, the morning light cast a pattern of light on the floor through the window. When Poison Widow entered Qin Tian's room with a silver tray, she found him sitting on the sofa by the window, looking through documents.The breakfast on the tray was abundant—golden-fried spirit beast eggs glistened with oil, neatly cut steaks were still steaming, and next to them sat a small bowl of sweet porridge garnished with candied fruit.She placed the tray on the coffee table, her gaze unconsciously falling on Qin Tian.He was dressed in a crisp military uniform, slowly picking up his knife and fork to cut the steak, the sunlight outlining the focused contour of his profile, and even his chewing movements exuded a calm and unhurried demeanor.A hint of resentment quietly crept into Poison Widow's eyes, like an unresolvable mist, and the scene from last night churned in her mind again.While the boss and the group of Golden Family disciples were clinking glasses at the restaurant, she and Old Ghost were waiting at the door.Watching those powerful talents get drunk one by one, being supported out while still babbling incoherently and unable to walk steadily, a faint anticipation secretly arose in her heart—perhaps tonight, fueled by alcohol, something might happen between her and the boss.But in the end, when Qin Tian walked out, he only had a faint blush on his cheeks, his eyes were clear, and he even cultivated for a period after returning to his room, directly crushing her hopes."Why are you looking at me like that?"Qin Tian suddenly looked up, a small piece of steak on his fork, his eyebrow slightly raised, "You make it seem like I did something to offend you."Poison Widow secretly gritted her teeth, but a brilliant smile bloomed on her face: "Boss, you're mistaken, I wouldn't dare to have such thoughts.""Hmm~"Qin Tian drew out the sound, put the steak into his mouth with the fork, chewed it slowly for a few bites, and then casually said: "Your smile is a bit fake, your expression stiff. You need to improve your acting skills. Do you want me to recommend some online courses from the Imperial Drama Academy? I've taken them, and I think they're pretty good."Upon hearing this, Poison Widow's smile instantly froze. Immediately after, the veins on her forehead twitched almost imperceptibly, and her voice sounded as if it was squeezed through her teeth, yet she maintained her last shred of dignity:"No need, thank you for your concern, Boss."Qin Tian chuckled, no longer teasing her. He focused on finishing the food on his plate. After eating, he picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, stood up, and said, "I'm going to see Marshal Oriental in a while. You and Old Ghost don't need to follow me. I'm giving you a holiday, go and have a good time."With that, he tidied his military uniform, pushed open the door, and walked straight out.With a soft "snap," the door gently closed. Poison Widow's expression instantly fell. She kicked the carpet under her feet and grumbled, "Play what? This place, besides pubs, is just those shady shops selling dog meat as lamb, all catering to you stinky men."She stood with her hands on her hips, pacing half a circle in the room, and finally let out a soft snort at the door panel: "Hmph, an unromantic man.""Marshal Oriental, General Zhuge."Inside the study, Qin Tian stood as straight as a pine, giving a standard military salute to the two figures at the mahogany table.On either side of the mahogany table, Oriental Mountain and Zhuge Lan were playing chess. Hearing the sound, both of their gazes simultaneously rose and fell upon Qin Tian.Oriental Mountain raised his hand, signaling him to wait, a white jade chess piece lightly twirling between his fingers.This marshal, from a Sacred Bloodline family, was dressed in a black regular uniform with gold embroidery, his temples streaked with white, and his gaze as deep as a cold abyss. His nose bridge was high and sharp like a carved blade, and when his lips were tightly pressed, there was a murderous aura honed from battlefields. Yet, when his gaze swept across the chessboard, it revealed the calm composure of someone strategizing behind the scenes.When the white jade chess piece in his fingers landed on the chessboard, it carried a weighty presence, as if a mountain were collapsing before him without changing his expression; it was as if not a chess piece, but the command of a thousand armies, had fallen.Zhuge Lan, on the other hand, was completely different.His moon-white long robe was embroidered with light green patterns, making his figure appear slender like bamboo.His fingers, holding the black piece, were long and fair. When he placed the piece, he did so delicately and slowly, yet with a subtle force of four ounces deflecting a thousand pounds; the moment his fingertip grazed the chessboard, it was as if a current of air subtly flowed along the path of the placed piece.Qin Tian's gaze inadvertently swept across the chessboard, where black and white pieces formed a complex formation on the ink-jade board.The white pieces were arrayed like a mighty army, occupying the open central area of the board, their sharp edges fully exposed; the black pieces, however, moved like a nimble snake, seemingly scattered but with hidden connections, subtly neutralizing the white pieces' offensives layer by layer.Especially in the upper right corner, the black pieces had formed a Surround (encirclement), trapping several white pieces; clearly, Zhuge Lan had the upper hand. "Clack."Oriental Mountain's white jade chess piece landed on the edge of the board, a seemingly insignificant move, yet it instantly alleviated the crisis in the upper right corner.A current of air seemed to surge across the chessboard; the previously dormant white pieces faintly glowed, shimmering in harmony with the sunlight filtering through the window.Zhuge Lan let out a soft "hmm," his fingertips hovering over the black pieces' camp for a moment before finally selecting a piece to place.The instant the black piece touched the chessboard, several surrounding black pieces simultaneously lit up with a faint glow, forming an invisible barrier that steadily fended off the white pieces' counterattack.Seeing this, Oriental Mountain put down his white piece, pointed to the guest seat beside the table, his voice carrying a metallic resonance."Sit.""Yes!"Qin Tian sat down properly, his back straight, his gaze sweeping across the faces of Oriental Mountain and Zhuge Lan.These two were not only military bigwigs, but they were also both Ninth-tier Spiritual Energy Users.In the Spiritual Energy world, Ninth-tier Spiritual Energy Users also had another name—Demigods!

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