Age of Evolution

Chapter 474: 474: Thunderous Tactics

This place has already become the holy land of the Solar Domain, with the affairs of more than a dozen life planets concentrated here.

Ever since Lin Zhen defeated the challenges of over 8,000 Martial Artists from Blue Bay Star in the Asura Arena, all the life planets within the Solar Domain have been submissive.

Routes to the Solar System have been opened up everywhere, and some visionary people from other planets have chosen to come to Earth to buy land and settle down.

As a result, land prices on Earth have skyrocketed.

In particular, Lin Zhen once stipulated that the mutated beasts on Earth must not be massacred on a large scale and should be used for the cultivation of low-level Martial Artists on Earth, which made land on Earth extremely scarce.

Now, most of the disputes on Earth are partly due to land issues. With the connection to the interstellar community, the people of Earth have pitifully little wealth of their own.

The other part is due to ethnic issues. The entry of various races has also triggered some disputes and conflicts, which are all handed over to the Administrative Office for handling.

At the beginning, the Administrative Office was quite deterrent. Due to the strong stand of Lin Zhen, no one dared to say anything and obeyed orders.

However, now that Lin Zhen has been missing for more than a year, some people think that Lin Zhen might never come back.

This situation is too normal. It is common for Martial Artists to die in adventures in the universe or to cultivate in a certain place for hundreds or thousands of years. By the time they return from cultivation, their hometown has already changed beyond recognition.

A lord who doesn’t come back for centuries is simply not worth fearing.

Blue Sea Star is the second-largest planet in the Solar Domain, second only to Blue Bay Star.

After the opening of interstellar navigation, a large number of people from Blue Sea Star came to Earth. As the subordinates of Lord Lin Zhen, they naturally moved around freely.

They were the first ones to see the business opportunities. After arriving at Ice City Base City, they began to buy land on a large scale and settle down here.

The land was destined to appreciate in value, as it was the lord’s hometown.

When they arrived, the land in Ice City was 100,000 Earth coins per square. However, just one year later, those prime locations had reached 100,000 Tianhe coins per square.

A full 1,000 times increase!

And it’s still growing!

The crazy rise in land prices has made those who had sold their houses unable to afford them again, and they can’t settle down outside the city either. They’re already homeless.

The Administrative Office has gradually become powerless to deal with such situations.

“Why should we move away? We also bought the real estate with real money. If you want to relocate it, you can give money according to the market price, and we won’t accept a penny less!”

The big businessman from Blue Sea Star, and Black Hole Early Stage Spiritual Mind Master Han Qing, sat in the office of the Administrative Office with his legs crossed, speaking nonchalantly.

Lu Ming, who was in charge of the matter, was once the mayor of Ice City Base City. He took good care of Lin Zhen and his family. Later, when the Administrative Office was merged, Lu Ming began to serve as deputy director, a high-ranking position.

Now, Lu Ming is in the Comet Early Stage, which is considered quite strong, but it is obvious that Han Qing does not take him seriously.

“Director Lu, if it were your house, I wouldn’t say a word, I would give it back to you for free. But they are just some poor commoners. I didn’t buy it without paying them; you don’t have to worry about them so much.”

One of Han Qing’s followers also chimed in: “That’s right, are they citizens, and we are not? Mr. Han Qing is the number one expert in Blue Sea Star. How can he let a few troublemakers falsely accuse and complain? Director Lu, you have to be fair.”

Lu Ming said with a headache: “Imperial law stipulates that your actions of land speculation are not protected.”

“Hehe! Director Lu, this is the Solar Domain. The current law should be formulated by Lord Lin Zhen. Even if we were to kill and set fires, the lord has the right to pardon. Don’t try to scare me with imperial law.”

“The lord will not agree with your actions.”

“That’s for the lord to say.” Han Qing was unshakeable.

Lu Ming’s face darkened, “If you insist on this, I will enforce it through the police force.”

Han Qing snorted: “I don’t think you can do it. We have over a million people from Blue Sea Star in Ice City Base City. I’m sorry to say, Director Lu, even if your army comes, they won’t dare touch a hair on my head!”

As he spoke, a strong aura began to emanate from him, issuing a warning to Lu Ming.

After Lin Zhen left, there were not too many powerful martial artists on Earth. Yan Qiyue, the strongest one, was not concerned about worldly affairs. Besides, Yan Qiyue was only in the Black Hole Early Stage now, and Han Qing did not fear him.

The situation was somewhat deadlocked. Someone said to Lu Ming, “Director, should we consult the lord’s wife? I believe Han Qing dare not defy her orders.”

Lu Ming waved his hand with an ashen face: “No need. The lord’s family is enjoying their time together, and it’s best not to bother them with trivial matters. If we can’t solve these things, what’s the use of the Administrative Office?”

As he spoke, Lu Ming stood up: “I can’t believe I still can’t deal with you today…”

Han Qing also stood up, “Then you try! Not to mention you, even if Lin Zhen comes back today, he can’t do anything to me. What about the lord? Didn’t he use all his strength to defeat Cao Yang, a Constant Star Level Nine, when he challenged Blue Bay Star? Now that I have advanced to the Black Hole Period, you guys don’t know any better. Don’t blame me for not being polite!”

“Really? I never knew that the Black Hole Period could be so arrogant. It seems that the atmosphere here really needs to be rectified.”

“Who is it…!”

Han Qing turned abruptly, only to see the door open, with Lin Zhen and a beautiful, dreamy elf girl standing at the door, staring at him coldly.

“Lord…lord…”

Han Qing stammered a bit, having spoken too confidently just now, and had somewhat offended Lin Zhen.

“Lord, you’re back!”

“The Lord is finally back, that’s great!”

including Lu Ming, the staff members all stood up, looking at Lin Zhen with surprise and delight.

After more than a year apart, Lin Zhen seemed more mature and the aura he radiated was even stronger. He remembered that when he left, Lin Zhen was still in the Meteor Stage, but now he was actually at Satellite Level 7.

Lin Zhen waved his hand to the people around him, then faced Han Qing: “Since you said that only the Lord has the final say here, I’m notifying you all now that the office will be requisitioning the houses and land bought cheaply from Ice City people by Blue Sea Star people and other Life Star residents. Lu Ming, you prepare a compensation plan for them. To make it fair, let’s compensate them at twice the original purchase price!”

“Understood, Lord! We’ll get right on it.”

Lu Ming and the others were all excited, for those who bought houses at 10,000 will now receive 20,000 as compensation, although the actual value has already exceeded tens of millions.

Now, the Blue Sea Star people have tasted the consequences of their greed and ended up suffering a great loss.

“How dare you!” Han Qing suddenly stood up, glaring at Lin Zhen with fury!

“What wouldn’t I dare? Just like you said, the one with the strongest power here has the final say. Han Qing, if you don’t recognize the good from the bad, I’ll make you shut up forever!”

Lin Zhen’s eyes shone brightly, and his threatening demeanor was full of intensity.

“Damn it…!!”

Han Qing was furious with embarrassment and wanted to launch a Mental Shock at Lin Zhen.

Lin Zhen had been waiting for this moment, and when Han Qing’s Mental Shock was released, and everyone around him felt it and yelled to protect the Lord, Lin Zhen counterattacked!

Evil Spirit Shock~~!!

The two Spiritual Powers collided in mid-air, and the resilience of Han Qing’s Spiritual Power was completely shattered.

Although Han Qing, as a Black Hole Early Stage expert, has advanced his Spiritual Power to Sky Blue, there is no doubt a significant gap between that and Lin Zhen’s Sky Blue Peak.

Effortlessly crushing Han Qing’s resistance, ten thousand evil spirits invaded his mind!

“Aah~~~!!!”

Han Qing clutched his head and squatted down, his face twisted in pain, looking hideously terrifying.

“Han Qing has brazenly attacked the Lord! How should we deal with him?”

“Lord, according to the law, Han Qing has committed a capital offense!”

“Since it’s a capital offense, we’d better follow the law. Come on, arrest Han Qing…”

Before Lin Zhen could finish his sentence, the Blue Sea Star people who had followed Han Qing became panicked.

Han Qing was the top expert on Blue Sea Star and their backbone. If he were to fall, these people would undoubtedly face a grim future, as they had offended too many people.

“Lord, please spare Han Qing! He really didn’t mean to offend you!”

“Yes, yes, we won’t dare to do it again. You can take back the land, and we won’t have any complaints.”

“Yes, yes, take it back, take it back. We don’t want a single penny.”

Lin Zhen’s icy gaze swept over the crowd, finally resting on Han Qing: “What do you say?”

At this moment, Han Qing seemed to have recovered slightly, but his eyes had completely changed, filled with awe as he bowed to Lin Zhen: “We are willing to withdraw.”

“That’s good. Just follow my plan and carry it out. Lu Ming, announce the agreement to the public and explain it to the homeless people who have been cheated out of their houses.”

“As you wish, Lord!” Lu Ming loudly agreed, feeling a sense of nostalgia.

Eight years ago when he first met Lin Zhen, he was just a young novice martial artist, at that time Lu Ming was a Level Eight War God.

Eight years later, Lin Zhen had already walked far ahead of everyone, his strength unfathomable, becoming the hope and pride of Earth’s people.

Even Han Qing, a Black Hole Early Stage expert, was so easily subdued and didn’t dare to let out a single fart.

Little did Lu Ming know, when Lin Zhen used Evil Spirit Shock to shatter Han Qing’s defenses, he had already locked Han Qing’s soul.

Very few people could break free from Lin Zhen’s Soul Lock with his current Spiritual Power, at least no one on Earth or in the Solar System could.

After all, capturing a Black Hole Early Stage expert had some value, providing extra security to Sky City.

Having dealt swiftly with the situation, Lu Ming, while expressing his gratitude to Lin Zhen, didn’t forget to offer his congratulations.

“Lord, congratulations!”

“Oh? What’s the occasion?”

“You haven’t been home yet, have you? Go home and have a look, and you’ll find out, haha!”

Lin Zhen smiled, then turned and walked out of the office. As soon as he stepped outside, he teleported and appeared at his front door in the next instant.