The Taoist Master Tianyi was pushing hard on his sales pitch. "Don't forget, in many ancient stories and legends, the more mysterious something is, the more powerful it turns out to be in the end. Just like this organ, it could very well be the item that best resonates with you and propels you to the pinnacle of your life..."

"Stop!" Chen Gu called out urgently, feeling that the old Taoist was being somewhat of a jinx. I've only reached the Second Energy Level with my recent promotion, and that's the pinnacle of my life? This is not a blessing; it's a curse!

Taoist Master Tianyi saw Chen Gu's lack of interest. He curled his lips, seemingly scorning Chen Gu for not recognizing valuable goods, then said, "Well then, those are about all the items I remember that are suitable for you. Take a look at their prices."

With a flip of his hand, Taoist Master Tianyi revealed a "price" under each of the four items.

[Kutuwak Celestial Worm] Supermaterial: an item of the Third Energy Level.

The so-called "Third Energy Level item" refers to an item that can deal with professionals below the Third Energy Level.

The few items Chen Gu currently possessed all met this standard, but he wasn't willing to exchange any of them.

[Great Demon Envoy] Relics: The whole piece is priced at twelve [Fifth Tier Gene-modifying Drugs], or a lead on an undeveloped colonial star.

Negotiable if bought in sections.

There are many types of gene-modifying drugs, produced by various medical research institutions and companies, each working in different directions of enhancement. These drugs are named in a confusingly diverse manner. However, the only ones named directly as [Gene-modifying Drugs] are those introduced by the Freedom Alliance, the earliest initiators of gene modification research. Their series extends up to the Seventh Tier.

Their enhancements are comprehensive. It's said that if one continues to use them from the fifth tier onwards, they can develop special abilities similar to those of professionals.

The first three tiers of these Gene-modifying Drugs provide overall physical enhancements. From the fourth tier onwards, however, they begin to focus on different aspects. These can include strengthening muscles and bones, unlocking mysterious brain abilities, or stimulating certain internal organ functions.

At this point, signs of skill manifestation begin to show.

However, while the first three tiers are generally safe to inject, those beyond the fourth tier carry certain risks.

And the way to reduce these risks is to inject several doses at once.

Chen Gu was aware of the prices of these Gene-modifying Drugs; the official price tag for purchasing them was thirty million Starshield each! Twelve doses would be three hundred and sixty million Starshield!

But that price was certainly unattainable.

The Freedom Alliance tightly controlled these drugs. On the black market, their prices were several times the official rate, and they were scarce in quantity.

The only solution Chen Gu could think of was to go through his older son and inquire with the Freedom Alliance, under the Bureau of Mystic Security's name, to see if it was possible to buy them at the original price. If not, he would have to give up.

He couldn't afford the black market prices.

As for the other method of payment, a clue to an undeveloped colonial star... that was even less conceivable. In this era, the development of a colonial star is a massive project. Potential colonies often already harbor various powerful indigenous creatures that require a sizable military force to conquer.

After the conquest, the planet must be transformed into a more habitable state, all of which involves substantial financial investment.

But just the same, the returns are even more substantial. If you have the coordinates to an undeveloped colonial planet, there are interstellar finance tycoons willing to invest under very generous terms.

So even a mere clue is worth far more than this piece of relic.

This latter mode of payment seemed like an outrageous demand.

The price for Deep Space Star Sand was relatively "easier": one Close Range Attack Ship, or full armament of Mecha equipment for three hundred soldiers.

"Easier" does not mean cheaper. In terms of price, this batch of weapons was not less than the twelve [Fifth Tier Gene-modifying Drugs].

This made Chen Gu's heart thump: who exactly owns this Deep Space Star Sand, and what do they intend to do with it? Are they assembling an army? To rebel, or to engage in some kind of terrorist activities? If something went wrong in the future and it was discovered that he had provided these weapons, Chen Gu would inevitably be implicated.

Acquiring these weapons would be relatively simple for Chen Gu since Zhao Ji, the King of Freeloaders' in-laws, was a major arms dealer.

But Chen Gu really didn't dare get involved in this transaction.

The price for the [Nuclear Hesla] Core Organ made Chen Gu's eyelids twitch involuntarily: a beast capable of performing well in the giant beast battle competitions.

The price was simply outrageous. Don't forget that the mutated Hell Maw egg he last acquired at auction reached a price of one billion.

Even without the crazy bidding by Chen Biologics, the transaction price should have been around seven or eight hundred million Starshield.

The asking price for this Core Organ, even if not for a beast on the level of the Hell Maw, would likely require an investment of hundreds of millions for one that could achieve good results.

And the [Nuclear Hesla] itself was only a Level Seven hazardous species...

He glared at Taoist Master Tianyi with dissatisfaction. No wonder the man had tried so hard to sell him this item; he really took him for an easy mark.

Taoist Master Tianyi had thick skin, seemingly oblivious to Chen Gu's discontent.

"Think it over carefully. I still recommend you take a chance and choose the [Nuclear Hesla]'s Core Organ," he advised.

Chen Gu: "..."

Qing Ruyan said, "We'll consider it."

Taoist Master Tianyi waved his hand dismissively. "Whatever. When you've made up your mind on how to trade, just don't come bothering me."

"Okay."

Qing Ruyan then took Chen Gu out of the "Divine Realm." Chen Gu suddenly thought of something and asked, "Do all these... people here actually think they are deities?"

Qing Ruyan replied ambiguously, "How are they different from the deities of ancient legends from the time of our home planet? They possess immensely powerful abilities, and within their own realms, they can exist eternally..."

Chen Gu always felt that something was a bit off.

He didn't have the time to ponder these issues now but was focused on choosing between the items. "Do you have any suggestions?" he asked.

Qing Ruyan spread her hands and said helplessly, "They all suit you well, but the uncertainties are high. It feels like it's all a gamble. The decision is yours to make."

Chen Gu knew what she said was true and replied with a wry smile, "Alright, let me think it through carefully."

Qing Ruyan reminded him, "You need to hurry up. You've already applied for promotion, and I expect the arrangements to be made very soon."

Chen Gu parted ways with Qing Ruyan and headed home alone to think.

He immediately excluded the Deep Space Star Sand, then crossed off the [Nuclear Hesla] Core Organ. He needed to choose between the [Kutuwak Celestial Worm] Supermaterial and the [Great Demon Envoy] Relics.

But Chen Gu was no longer a child. He didn't want to choose between them. Truthfully, he wanted both.

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