Alien Science Cultivation

Four people sat around a rustic eight-person table, the atmosphere solemn and shimmering with mystery. They began preliminary discussions regarding the mass cloning and sale of the bodies of the Multifaceted Tribe. Zhang Qiang remained calm and silent, emphasizing to Wang Ling that the profits from the sale of the bodies must be shared equally with the Multifaceted Tribe members. His gaze slowly swept over the three people before him, a wave of emotion filling his heart. This moment of togetherness brought a long-lost warmth, as if time had stood still. However, Zhang Qiang was well aware of his mission and destiny. The peaceful and tranquil land of Qingshan was ultimately only a brief stop on his long journey.

After the discussion subsided, Zhang Qiang gently raised his hand and pulled out a book carefully wrapped in crystal from his Qiankun Ring. The book was crafted from a soft jade stone, cool to the touch yet radiating a strange luster. Surprisingly, there was no trace of writing on the entire book. Zhang Qiang's gaze lingered on the book for a moment, then turned to Wang Ling and slowly spoke, "Ling'er... this should be the star map the elves have been searching for so long..."

Wang Ling was startled at first, then recalled the time when the elven elder Wu Yong had solemnly asked her to find the star map. She had never imagined that this crucial map had been hidden in Zhang Qiang's possession. Confused, she wondered why Zhang Qiang had chosen to give it to her now, rather than directly handing it over to the elven tribe. So, she asked softly, "Brother Qiang... what do you mean...?"

Zhang Qiang's gaze swept across Wang Ling and Chen Ying's faces in turn, his tone gentle but firm. "The Qingshan Exchange may appear to be well-funded, but in reality, it's spending money like water. The construction of the high-tech warship, in particular, is incredibly expensive. The elves have undoubtedly been indebted to the humans of the Eastern Region, but we can't always rely on the favors of others. Only by becoming strong and achieving independent development can we earn true respect and status in this vast world. We can, of course, uphold morality and fully assist the elves in their search for the star map, but proper returns are essential... Do you understand what I mean?"

Wang Ling understood, a faint smile playing on the corner of his mouth: "Haha...Brother Qiang...I understand what you mean, but what is the appropriate amount of reward...?"

Zhang Qiang was stumped by Wang Ling's question. He had no concept of money, let alone estimating the value of this mysterious star map. At this point, Chen Ying paused, paused, and said, "This star map, purely from a market perspective, might not fetch many spirit stones, but its significance to the elves is extraordinary and priceless. Therefore, the price shouldn't be determined unilaterally by us. It's best to let the elves decide for themselves..."

After hearing what Chen Ying said, Wang Ling raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a smile of understanding: "Second sister... I understand... Leave this matter to me..."

After a brief exchange with Wang Ling and Chen Ying, Zhang Qiang and the others departed from the Qingshan Exchange and slowly made their way towards the Qingshan Sect. Soon, upon reaching the sect's magnificent gates, a figure eagerly waved at them from afar. Clearly, this person had noticed Zhang Qiang and the others ascending the mountain and had been waiting there.

Wang Ling and Chen Ying saw the figure from afar, their faces filled with confusion. In their memories, it was difficult to identify who this person was. They looked at Zhang Qiang with suspicion, only to see him waving at the person, who looked quite familiar to them.

Chen Ying quickened her pace, walked to Zhang Qiang's side, and asked softly, "Brother Qiang...who is that? Why does it feel so familiar and yet so strange to me..."

Zhang Qiang was stunned at first, then he looked closely at the figure. A smile appeared on his face and he replied, "That's the guy who welcomed you... He had a facial injury before, so I adjusted his face a little to make him look less shabby."

Chen Ying was surprised: "You said he is Wang Wei...?"

"Who else could it be if not him!" Zhang Qiang said as a matter of course.

Wang Ling was also surprised when he heard this, and then said: "Brother Qiang...you're going a bit too far...This is not just a slight change, two-thirds of his face is different, and why do I think his eyes are even more vulgar now...! Hehe..."

Zhang Qiang nodded slightly: "Hmm... more vulgar, right? Actually, these eyes can be even more vulgar! These eyes are the Phantom Demon Eyes! You better be careful in the future and stay away from him..."

Wang Ling and Chen Ying exclaimed in unison: "Phantom Demonic Pupil...? Pupil technique...!"

"That's right... The Wang family's genes are truly powerful, and they even possess even more powerful phantom pupils..."

“Phantom pupils…!” Wang Ling and Chen Ying exclaimed in unison again, their faces filled with shock.

In comparison, Dujiao seemed much quieter, just following behind everyone silently. At this moment, Dujiao suddenly noticed that several people in front of him stopped, and Zhang Qiang even took a few steps back and came to his side. Dujiao noticed that a hint of embarrassment appeared on Zhang Qiang's face, and he couldn't help but look up at the gate of Qingshan Sect with curiosity. He saw that next to the original young man, a tall girl appeared, and her height was more than half a head taller than the tall and thin young man. The girl's dress style was full of wildness, but her cultivation was not high, only at the foundation building stage. Dujiao looked at Zhang Qiang next to him with a puzzled look. At the same time, Chen Ying also cast a very strange look at Zhang Qiang. Even Wang Ling, who was always good at dealing with people, was a little confused at this moment, and asked Chen Ying softly: "Second sister...what's wrong...?"

"The person your brother Qiang has been thinking about has appeared..."

"Oh...! You mean that girl? She also possesses eye techniques...?"

"Exactly. She is the sixth daughter of the Wang family who possesses the magic of phantom pupils..."

"I see... This girl looks nice, quite wild, and must be simple-minded. She must be a good girl... Hehe... She's a good match for Brother Qiang..."

"No... Third sister! You..."

"Hehe... Second sister, don't be angry! I'm mediocre and can hardly keep up with you. I'm relieved that Brother Qiang is under your care, but if there were more people who could take care of him, I would actually be more relieved..."

"Alas... If you and elder sister have no objections, then I have nothing to say..." Chen Ying responded helplessly.

Zhang Qiang was filled with frustration, secretly complaining. Just as he mentioned the phantom pupils, the girl with them appeared. Remembering the embarrassing scene at the Wang family, Zhang Qiang subconsciously took a few steps back. Hearing Wang Ling and Chen Ying's conversation, he felt even more amused and could only explain softly, "Ling'er... well... things aren't what you think..."