The [Kutuwaq Star Body Worm] supermatter is relatively easy to obtain. If push comes to shove, I'll have to bite the bullet and part with... [The Silent Tuning Fork]. If that doesn't work, then [The Roar of Mokosaro]. I'm sure one of those will satisfy them, allowing me to trade for the supermatter I need.

As for the remains of the [Great Demon Emissary], after much hesitation, Chen Gu finally dialed his adult son's phone.

Promotion is a serious matter; this isn't the time to worry about saving face.

Chen Jixian listened to him and simply responded calmly, "I'll ask around." Then he hung up.

Chen Gu curled his lip. No telling if he's reliable or not.

After some thought, he also called Ossosa and Zhao Ji, asking for their help as well.

Surprisingly, Ossosa was the first to get back to him. "I've contacted friends at the Freedom Alliance Research Institute," Ossosa said. "They have two units on hand and can sell them to you at the official guide price: thirty million each."

Chen Gu was elated. "That's fantastic! I'll transfer the money right away!"

Even if I can't gather all twelve needed to buy the remains of the [Great Demon Emissary], these will still be useful for purchasing other items in the future. At worst, I can sell them on the black market and make a profit.

However, Ossosa hesitantly added, "I can help you buy them, but you have to agree to one condition."

Chen Gu was startled and cursed, "Look at you, you damn fool! Thinking you're all grown up now, daring to make conditions with your old man?"

Ossosa, unfazed, simply stated, "I want you to stay away from my daughter from now on!"

Chen Gu was speechless. It's not just that our daughter and I get along well—I actually *want* to tell you that bastard Orangutan has villainous designs on her mother!

"Fine," Chen Gu retorted. "It was just a couple more words with our girl. Look at you, with your dirty mind!"

Ossosa ignored his complaints and confirmed again, "You give me your word!"

"I give you my word!" Chen Gu said impatiently. "Are we done here? Are we done?"

"Transfer the money."

Chen Gu quickly transferred the money.

Then Zhao Ji called. "This stuff isn't easy to get," Zhao Ji said. "I had to promise my wife I'd make her six desserts, give her ten aromatherapy massages, and do eight role-plays before she agreed to help me get six units at cost. That's the best I can do."

Grateful, Chen Gu asked, "I just want to know, for those eight role-plays, what exactly will you be dressing up as?"

"Get lost!" Zhao Ji hung up.

Chen Gu grinned and transferred the money to Zhao Ji.

Unexpectedly, that's eight of them. Only four more to go.

But as time passed and Chen Jixian still hadn't replied, Chen Gu grew anxious. He scratched his head and finally decided to go out.

First, I'll head to the Atomic Holy Church to ask about the [No. 8 Additive].

It was the same church as before. A group of believers had just finished their sermon and were exiting through the front door in an orderly fashion, each with a determined look in their eyes. The cleric who had assisted Chen Gu previously stood by the doorway, bidding the faithful farewell. Once everyone had left, Chen Gu approached.

The cleric had already seen Chen Gu and smiled. "You should consider converting to the Holy Church. I believe you have an affinity with us."

Chen Gu ignored the suggestion and asked, "Where is His Excellency the Bishop? I have some matters to consult with him."

"Please follow me."

The cleric led Chen Gu inside. After waiting for half an hour in a small room, he was granted an audience with the Bishop.

Chen Gu stated his purpose directly. The Bishop seemed somewhat surprised. He looked at Chen Gu and said, "Please don't take offense, but after our last cooperation, we conducted a small investigation into you. After all, you are a 'Radiation Missionary'..."

Chen Gu understood and nodded. "I don't mind."

"If our information is correct," the Bishop continued, "you joined the Bureau of Mystic Security and became a 'Radiation Missionary' in less than four months."

"Yes," Chen Gu nodded. Actually, it's been less than three months, he thought.

"In such a short time, you're already about to be promoted to the Second Energy Level?" The Bishop was genuinely surprised. "Even within our Holy Church, among those talents who once shone as brilliantly as stars in the night sky, the fastest record is six months!"

Chen Gu was momentarily speechless. Perhaps I shouldn't have come, he thought, realizing he had exposed his capabilities. If I had nothing to hide, being seen as a prominent talent wouldn't be a bad thing. But I know my own situation best, he mused, feeling somewhat apprehensive.

With an actor's composure, he effortlessly concealed his inner turmoil and flashed a confident smile. "Perhaps it's because it's a low Energy Level," he said. "And during these past few months at the Bureau of Mystic Security, I've frequently participated in missions, so my promotion has been a bit faster."

Then he added, "I know the Holy Church's rules. I'm not a member, so the [No. 8 Additive] naturally can't be given to me for free. I'd like to see if there are any suitable missions available."

The Bishop shook his head gently and then tapped his fingers on the table, deep in thought.

Chen Gu didn't disturb him. After several minutes of contemplation, the Bishop looked up at Chen Gu. "Can we have an open and honest discussion?"

Chen Gu nodded. "I've always been honest."

The Bishop smiled. "We can provide you with the [No. 8 Additive]. We can even offer assistance within our capabilities during your future promotions. However, we do have one condition: we hope you can return the [Artifact of Annihilation]."

Chen Gu objected, "I don't have it..."

The Bishop waved his hand gently, then raised it to display some blurry battle scenes—images from several of Chen Gu's previous missions. Judging from the image quality and angles, they appeared to be from nearby surveillance devices.

The Bishop said, "Please believe us, we haven't tracked an agent of the Bureau of Mystic Security. These images were collected afterward. The power of some of your Biological Nuclear Explosions far exceeded the standards of your First Energy Level."

Chen Gu was at a loss for words.

In fact, since obtaining the [Artifact of Annihilation], he had used it only a few times. His Biological Nuclear Explosion's power far exceeded the standard of the First Energy Level thanks to the Nuclear Explosion Nun, Milna Katerina.

Great Actor Chen now understood what it meant to be truly speechless.

The Bishop said to him, "You recovered the [Artifact of Annihilation], and for this, we are truly grateful. Therefore, the Holy Church will certainly provide a corresponding reward that won't disappoint you."

He paused, then added, "Aside from this [No. 8 Additive], for your next two promotions, whatever you need, as long as the Holy Church possesses it, we can provide it. What do you think of this condition? It should at least ensure your advancement to the Fourth Energy Level."

Chen Gu knew the Atomic Holy Church was sincere. This was essentially the Holy Church guaranteeing his promotion to the Fourth Energy Level. Even Milna Katerina, the Saintess, was only at the Fourth Energy Level.

Although the [Artifact of Annihilation] is quite useful, if the promotion fails, everything will be for naught. On the other hand, the Atomic Holy Church is already convinced the artifact is in my possession and has offered generous conditions. Even if I refuse, they won't give up. They'll continue to look for opportunities to retrieve the [Artifact of Annihilation] from me—essentially, the trouble will be endless.

Even though I'm trying to convince myself, parting with such a renowned artifact—even if what I have is only half of it—is still somewhat regrettable.

He hesitated and said, "But then I won't have a suitable weapon..."

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