Technological advancement begins with devouring.

"Ah Chen, I'm back."

Luo Feng looked at Jiang Chen with a complicated expression.

A few months ago, when Jiang Chen told him what had happened, Luo Feng instinctively didn't believe it. It was only out of trust for his childhood friend that he went to Foggy Island in Australia with a 'let's give it a try' attitude.

But to his surprise, the 'inheritance' Jiang Chen mentioned was real, granting him an extraordinary opportunity.

Thinking about the origin of that inheritance, Luo Feng really wanted to ask Jiang Chen, "Do you know what you've missed?"

Unlike in the original story, this time, Babata didn't make a big fuss and draw the attention of the world's strongest to Mist Island. Luo Feng quietly obtained the inheritance.

But what followed was that Luo Feng lost contact with the outside world once again, disappearing for nearly three months.

Not only Luo Feng's family, but also the Extreme Martial Arts Academy, Jiangnan Base City, and others have contacted Jiang Chen to inquire about the situation.

Jiang Chen was also bewildered, thinking that he had caused some kind of change that led to Luo Feng not being noticed by Babata and instead dying in the Meteorite Starship.

But thinking about it carefully, even if Babata didn't fancy Luo Feng, he could have simply hidden the Meteorite Starship; there was no need to kill anyone.

Moreover, Luo Feng's communication bracelet and auxiliary optical computer have lost contact, which clearly means he has entered the Meteorite Starship.

After reviewing this information, Jiang Chen remained calm and waited patiently.

Sure enough, Luo Feng returned in less than three months.

"You're back?" Jiang Chen glanced at Luo Feng and smiled. "You were missing for several months. Your family thought something had happened to you again and called me several times."

Before Luo Feng could speak, Jiang Chen continued, "Judging from your appearance, you've made quite a bit of progress? You've already reached the third level of the planetary realm."

Before going to Kirishima Island, Luo Feng had just broken through to the Planetary level.

After a few months, he broke through to the third level of planetary cultivation. Jiang Chen didn't believe that Babata hadn't contributed to that.

"Indeed, I have gained quite a bit of benefit." Luo Feng nodded, took out a spatial ring and handed it to Jiang Chen, saying, "This is a large-capacity spatial ring, and inside there is a treasure called 'Wooden Crystal,' which can enhance strength. It is very effective for planetary-level martial artists and mental cultivators."

"I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Compared to the value of Huyanbo's legacy, this benefit is negligible, so Jiang Chen naturally wouldn't be polite.

Taking the ring and channeling his spiritual energy into it, Jiang Chen's eyes widened in surprise: "What a huge space!"

Inside the ring is an irregular space, about 612 meters long, 521 meters wide, and 108 meters high, which is exactly the same size as the space ring that Luo Feng obtained in the original novel.

This space is large enough to hold a lot of things.

It could even fit several spaceships inside.

"Give this to me, what will you use it for?" Jiang Chen asked Luo Feng.

Luo Feng raised his hand, showing off the ring on his finger: "I have one too, about the same size as yours."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment. This kind of huge spatial ring might be very valuable to ordinary strong people in the universe, but it should be nothing to Babata. So he didn't say anything more and directly imprinted his spiritual mark on the ring.

This is exactly what Jiang Chen needs.

"I also received the inheritance of a powerful master, but many of his secret techniques cannot be passed on unless you become his disciple." Luo Feng tentatively said, "Achen, why don't you also become my master's disciple and we can become fellow disciples?"

"Hey, Luo Feng! Even if you want to take on disciples, you should at least get my permission, right?!" Babata shouted in Luo Feng's mind.

Luo Feng immediately retorted, "Ah Chen is the same age as me, and stronger than me. Doesn't he deserve to become a disciple of our master?"

“This guy is so strange. His Force is only at the fifth level of the Planetary Realm, but his Psychic Power is at the ninth level of the Planetary Realm. I’ve traveled the universe with my master and I’ve never seen such a difference between Force and Psychic Power. This doesn’t make sense at all!” Babata muttered for a while, then said to Luo Feng, “It’s quite rare for your little Earth to produce a ninth-level Psychic Power master. Taking him into the Meteorite Star lineage as my master’s disciple would barely qualify him.”

Jiang Chen was naturally unaware of the exchange between Luo Feng and Babata, but he was not opposed to becoming Hu Yanbo's disciple.

Anyway, Hu Yanbo is already dead, and the Meteorite Star lineage has long since disappeared. Even if he becomes Jiang Chen's disciple, it won't restrict him. On the contrary, he can get some benefits.

The many secret manuals of the Meteorite Star lineage alone are of great value.

Although Jiang Chen mainly relies on the system and takes the path of strengthening himself by external forces, it wouldn't hurt to study the mainstream cultivation system of this world.

Without much hesitation, Jiang Chen agreed immediately.

Upon hearing Jiang Chen agree to become his disciple, Babata immediately appeared and directed the two to complete a simple 'discipleship ceremony'.

"Jiang Chen, from now on, you are a disciple of the Meteorite Star lineage. Although you are only a disciple of the master in name only, you are also a core disciple in the Meteorite Star lineage and are qualified to cultivate most of the secret manuals and inheritances of Meteorite Star."

Babata produced a smart computer from somewhere and handed it to Jiang Chen, saying, "This contains all the secret manuals that core disciples are qualified to cultivate. As for the inheritance of the master and master's servants, there is only a catalog. You can choose three manuals to cultivate. After you've made your selections, come find me again. However, I suggest that you wait until you are stronger and have determined your future path before making your choice."

"Thank you." Jiang Chen took the quantum computer, but instead of rushing to check the manual, he studied its performance and was immediately surprised.

A quantum computer that can be strapped to the arm as a wristband has an astonishing computing power.

If we were to use the most advanced supercomputer on Earth, we would probably have to assemble it into a planet-sized system to match the computing power of this auxiliary optical computer.

“Jarvis, you have a new home now.” Jiang Chen tapped his bracelet and pointed to the personal computer, saying, “Move your main body and database here. Just keep a backup in the server room.”

"Huh?" Babata glanced at Jiang Chen upon seeing Jarvis appear and asked, "Where did you get this AI?"

"I designed it myself, so what? Is there a problem?" Jiang Chen looked at Babata.

"It's very basic intelligence, but the design of this self-evolution module is very interesting and has great potential. If we nurture it well, it might become an intelligent life form like me in the future." Babata was extremely capable in the field of 'electronic information' and saw through Jarvis's true nature at a glance.

“Jarvis is indeed a good helper.” Jiang Chen smiled slightly.

Barbatana, there must be other assistive intelligences.

Even without it, with Babata's abilities, he could definitely create a powerful AI, one whose capabilities would far surpass Jarvis's.

But Jiang Chen had no intention of replacing Jarvis.

After all, Jarvis was created by Jiang Chen himself, and he knew everything about every code iteration, so he could trust him completely.

Besides, after being together for so long, we've developed feelings for each other.

Without continuing the topic, Jiang Chen looked at Babata and Luo Feng and extended an invitation: "Babata, would you be interested in taking a look at some of my 'trinkets'?"