One had to consider the registry paperwork; the review and auditing period of a newly-discovered planet was very long. It would be troublesome if someone purposely delayed the process.

“Why are you being so polite?” Wu Yuquan waved a hand. His gaze shifted to look at Wang Teng. “This is?”

Ferya blinked and replied, “He… he’s my friend. We found the planet together, so we want to make a joint registration.”

“Really?” Wu Yuquan sized them up in astonishment. He smiled and said, “You made a friend during your trip?”

He was close to Ferya’s father so he was also familiar with the girl. He watched her grow up and knew how proud and talented she was. This youth must have something special if he managed to become Ferya’s friend.

“Uncle Wu, don’t misunderstand. We’re just normal friends.” Ferya glanced at Wang Teng contemptuously as she spoke.

She wouldn’t have said that he was her friend if they didn’t have to go through the registration process in front of an elder.

This shameless bastard is not my friend.

The young man noticed her gaze but he didn’t care. He simply smiled and introduced himself, “I’m Wang Teng. Nice to meet you.”

Being a member of the Virtual Universe Corporation, Wu Yuquan had met numerous types of people in the past. Hence, he quickly picked up on their interactions but didn’t make any comments. He smiled back and replied, “Have a seat. I’ll help you with the registration.”

Wang Teng nodded and sat down on the exquisite sofa, made from who-knows-what material.

“Ferya, send me the planet coordinates,” Wu Yuquan said after sitting down.

“All right.” Ferya nodded. She fiddled with her wristwatch.

A star chart appeared in front of them, with planet Light Velvet’s location pinned down.

“This is indeed a remote planet. You’re quite lucky.” Wu Yuquan glanced at them and smiled.

“Yes, very lucky.” Wang Teng and Ferya exchanged glances.

Wu Yuquan made some movements on his device and said, “Enter your accounts. I’ll register the planet for you.”

The two youths entered their accounts.

“Wang Teng, you’re a baron of the Great Qian Empire and a colonel. You also have the National Military Medal and two galaxies under you,” Wu Yuquan exclaimed.

This youth exceeded his expectations.

Wang Teng nodded. He knew that the expert would learn of his identity the moment he entered his account, so he wasn’t caught off guard.

The virtual universe was trustworthy. They would never leak customer information.

“Colonel?” Ferya was shocked. “So, that is your background in the Great Qian Empire and the military. Wow, a colonel. How did you do it? Did you go through the backdoor? Wait, you came from an underdeveloped planet, so you have no background to speak of.”

“I was promoted because I fought a few wars and killed some dark apparitions,” Wang Teng explained calmly.

“Really?” Ferya glanced at him curiously. She felt that things weren’t as simple so she asked, “What’s this National Military Medal?”

“It’s an award given by the military,” Wang Teng answered.

“Not bad. They even gave you a medal,” the girl said.

“It’s nothing,” Wang Teng said.

Wu Yuquan stared at the young hero intently. Interesting. This youth said that the National Military Medal is nothing.

He found the name of the planet and asked again seriously, “All right, let me ask you both for confirmation. Are you planning to make a joint registration for this planet, Light Velvet?”

“Yes,” both replied.

A robotic voice was heard. “The notarization has been established. Your voices were recorded and the registration of planet Light Velvet is complete. All proprietors have ownership, development rights, rulership…”

Wang Teng inspected his account and saw one more planet under his name. Planet Light Velvet Planet.

However, it wasn’t his alone. He shared ownership rights with Ferya.

The process was exceptionally smooth and fast, ending before Wang Teng could react.

Indeed, having friends made things easier.

He was fully aware that registering a planet was a long and complex matter, but everything proceeded quickly and smoothly with Ferya’s help.

He gave himself a thumbs up. Pulling Ferya in was the right move.