Swallowing the Stars: The Puzzle of Everything!

Chapter 21 Sudden News, the Unfriendly Castle Merchant Guild

About six months later.

Perseus, who had completed the "item submission" on Tianhong Star, hundreds of thousands of light-years away, left in his spaceship. Less than an hour after entering the dark universe, the virtual universe granted him access to learn "Vine Kill".

Perseus immediately began to peruse the apothecary's legacy.

The content inside is richer than I imagined.

The "Burning Spirit" used in battle, the "Three-Line Soul-Drawing Technique" that can erode the soul... According to the records of the inheritance, the number of World Lord toxins that a Domain Lord-level plant life can condense is as high as 31763. Although the materials required to condense the various toxins are extremely large, they can enable ordinary plant life to unleash World Lord-level combat power.

Perseus couldn't help but reveal a hint of satisfaction.

"Indeed, this is an excellent method for challenging opponents of higher levels!"

After casually browsing through "Vine Killer" and confirming the quality of this apothecary's legacy, Perseus became even more concerned about the plant clone that was about to be formed.

Now, the only thing holding him back is his clone.

As long as having a clone can ensure his own safety, it will be much easier to expand his business, collect the various resources needed for the puzzle pieces, or plant spies among the human race. For this reason, Perseus paid extra attention to this part of the material.

At first, he would contact Tuo Er almost every few days to inquire about the progress, and also absorb energy treasures to improve his strength.

Although the effect of 'Warm Flame' is getting weaker due to the increase in strength, based on the current rate of decay, 'Warm Flame' can still support Perseus in breaking through to the Domain Lord level without any problem.

So not long afterward...

As Perseus drew closer to Galer, his strength reached the peak of the cosmic level, just one step away from breaking through to the Domain Lord level.

Of course, a breakthrough is impossible now.

The clone has not yet been successfully conceived. Staying at the cosmic level can reduce the time consumed in gestation. As for how to break through later... who doesn't know? The "life crystal core" that can replace the nutrient solution happens to be Perseus's area of ​​expertise.

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Five days later.

Perseus, who was training in the killing field, had just finished a battle and hadn't even logged out when Tor sent him a call request.

"Master, our business has encountered some trouble!"

Perseus had just begun to relax when he heard Tur's description. Suddenly, his hand gripping the spear tightened involuntarily, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"What's the trouble?"

"The sale of Life Crystal Cores has run into trouble again—although I expected those merchants to make a move, it's taken so long, could it be that they're brewing some big scheme...?"

"The situation is still under control."

As he spoke, the young man on the screen adopted a posture of accepting punishment.

"Master, someone has maliciously complained that our life crystal core has unknown hidden dangers, and then they even came to cause trouble."

"The guards in the store originally just wanted to catch these rumor-mongering bastards, but before they could even make a move, those unknown star-level beings self-destructed on the spot. Currently, the video has been widely circulated in a considerable area."

"You can't handle these things?"

Perseus narrowed his eyes, looking at Tur with a half-smile... Just as expected!

"The video issue is easy to resolve."

"Not long ago, I applied for a professional inspection from Virtual Universe's drug testing department. With their certification, no slander can shake Virtual Universe's credibility."

Tur explained earnestly, but Perseus couldn't help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing this.

that's all???

If it were just some minor business troubles, the proof from Virtual Universe Company would be enough to overcome all obstacles, making Tuoer insist on contacting him. It seems that the waters are more murky than imagined.

"so what?"

"This incident also involves several directors of the Castle Chamber of Commerce."

Tuo Er took a deep breath. "They are powerful domain lords. Some time ago, they even issued a warning to us through some channels. Now, these people are demanding that you personally go to them to apologize, otherwise they will take necessary measures to besiege our shops..."

Tell me the time and place!

"ah--"

Tol, who had expected Perseus to refuse, suddenly looked up and found Perseus with a cold smile on his face and undisguised murderous intent in his eyes.

"I know Castle... it's a domain lord-level power that's been around for less than ten thousand years."

"A few worthless trash who's still stuck at the third or fourth level of Domain Lord, they dare to covet my property? If we don't deal with them this time, won't any Tom, Dick, or Harry dare to mess with us in the future?"

"Tell me the time and place, and I'll see what gives them the right to threaten me!"

Tuoer quickly sent back a threatening statement from the other party.

The Castle Merchant Guild demanded that Perseus travel to their headquarters on Gran Star within three years and return all the research results he had stolen from their headquarters—the wording of this email was extremely arrogant, the kind that makes you furious at first glance and makes you want to storm over if you look at it a few more times.

However, Perseus was not prepared to take immediate action against the Castle Merchant Guild.

To destroy something, you must first make it mad.

Since he wanted to establish his position in one battle, he also had to demonstrate absolute superiority while ensuring his own safety.

For a battle like this, one domain lord is far from enough...

"Tor, you're also a ninth-tier cosmic-level being now, right?"

"Ah—yes, I'm a ninth-tier cosmic-level being!"

Perseus suddenly changed the subject, which surprised Tor. But before Tor could ask why, Perseus continued.

"Do you want to break through to the Domain Lord level?"

Of course, everyone dreams of breaking through to the Domain Lord level!

Tuoer raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Perseus. "Master, are you willing to let me break through?"

He knew some of Perseus's information.

With a high level of life genes and a greater understanding of the domain than most domain lords, there is absolutely no need to fear the Castle Merchant Guild.

The problem is that the slave chip has no control over the domain master.

Once I break through this barrier and my head is no longer a vital organ, isn't my master truly afraid that I'll slip out of their control...?

"Can you comprehend the realm without me?"

Perseus smirked. "I just received an immortal-level alchemist's inheritance, which includes a secret technique called 'Wood Soul Seed'."

"The Wood Soul Seed requires the user's active cooperation to be successfully implanted. Once implanted, although it will not change the mind like soul enslavement, it will form a deeper constraint than a slave chip."

"I am willing to plant the Wood Spirit Seed," Tuo'er replied quickly.

Clearly, he knew he had no choice.

As a slave, one must give something in return for what one enjoys. The Wood Soul Seed is both a constraint and a stepping stone for him to advance. In this situation, it is better to take the initiative to show sincerity to the superior than to be forced to agree. Otherwise, if Perseus can promote him to the position of head store manager now, he can later eliminate him, this disobedient tool.

The conversation ended with a new round of transactions.

After ending the call, Perseus dialed a familiar number again and got straight to the point.

"Brother Dikara, I think we might need to adjust the plan again regarding the inheritance materials you promised me to exchange..."