Old Wu arranged everything clearly.
"Thank you, Teacher," Li Ming said sincerely.
"Don’t mention it," Old Wu was very casual, "The main reason I called you here is that we’re about to leave soon."
"Leave?" Li Ming was quite surprised, "So soon?"
"Our presence here was originally because of the Star Creation Company’s game of chess with the higher-ups. Now that the game has concluded, staying here any longer is pointless," Old Wu briefly explained, then asked, "What’s the progress of your development?"
"9%."
"Hm... about what I estimated," Professor Wu nodded, then pulled out a silver metal box from under his feet, "This is for you."
"What is this?" Li Ming couldn’t help but ask.
"[Thunder Sixteen Forms Body Forging Method]"
"Body Forging Method?" A spark of interest flashed through Li Ming’s mind.
"It’s a special training method used to assist in the development of gene seeds," explained Professor Wu, "There are countless forms of life in the universe, with a great variety of species, and humans are one of the major groups."
"Aside from the basic development methods, there are many special training methods that can deeply stimulate cells."
"RIT Body Forging Method?" Li Ming realized.
"Right, that’s a more popular one. This method is specifically designed to stimulate the Thunder Element related gene seeds, including the supportive equipment," Professor Wu elaborated further.
This advanced training method isn’t just about performing a few movements, it requires using a specific current to stimulate a certain part of the body at a specific time to achieve maximum effect.
It even requires the life form itself to mobilize its own bioelectric current in sync, akin to an internal martial arts technique.
According to Professor Wu, if one becomes proficient, it can increase the development speed by one and a half to two times.
That is, an enhancement of 150%-200%.
"Those powerful civilizations are truly unfathomable," Li Ming couldn’t help but sigh.
"Indeed," Professor Wu agreed fully.
Li Ming opened the metal box and glanced inside; there was a thumb-sized sphere and a USB drive.
The USB drive likely contained the movements, while the sphere made Li Ming surprised—
[Thunder Sixteen Forms Body Forging Sphere—Grade D: Special equipment used to assist in the development of Thunder Element gene seeds.
Control Conditions: 6,000 points of metal energy
Control Effect: Thunder Element Control—150%
Control Ability—Thunderclap Body Forging: Can help the host to perfectly perform the Thunder Sixteen Forms Body Forging Method.]
This was also a controllable object, and even a Grade D one.
The ability could help him to perfectly perform this Body Forging Method, and as Professor Wu said, it could increase the development speed by up to two times.
This wasn’t a direct enhancement but through the increase provided by the Body Forging Method, which wouldn’t overlap with the development progress of other abilities.
The most crucial point was that this device was equivalent to a portable training room, making everything much more convenient.
"The Body Forging Method is quite challenging but you also need to practice it more, grasp the essentials, and strive to use it proficiently before the University of Science and Technology starts its term," Professor Wu reminded him.
"I understand," Li Ming nodded and took control of it immediately after returning.
"The trip from here to Capital Star, even on the fastest interstellar ship, takes half a month. If it’s a slower one, it could take a whole month. Although school starts in October, you need to arrive a half month early. The latest you should set out is by mid-August," Professor Wu had thought everything through very considerately.
"Half a month left..." Li Ming nodded, there was enough time.
"Honestly, I really wish I could just take you with me," Professor Wu sighed.
"Teacher, this is already enough," Li Ming smiled, "No one will notice me, which is for the best."
Afterward, Li Ming subtly expressed his wish to add a friend to pave the way for asking for some Star Coins in the future. This Body Forging Sphere was quite precious, even more so the Body Forging Forms within it.
Li Ming felt embarrassed to outright ask for it. However, Professor Wu refused.
Professor Wu shook his head, "The Black Hole Network is not safe for me."
Through the Star Network, one can investigate too much information. Every civilization’s government has the authority to retrieve data from registered Star Network accounts within its jurisdiction.
Li Ming didn’t mention the Black Hole Network, which compared to the Star Network, is even less scrupulous.
At least the Star Network requires a process to obtain access, but the Black Hole Network needs nothing.
...
After leaving Professor Wu’s place, Li Ming strolled around. The upper echelons were shrouded in intrigue, but the lives of most citizens of Silver Grey City remained undisturbed.
"Boss, how much for a genetic testing device?" Li Ming walked into a shop filled with all kinds of holographic advertising, causing severe light pollution.
"The ordinary one is five thousand, a better one is ten thousand, and the best is thirty thousand..." the boss said languidly, eyes glued to the holographic screen displaying a spicy girl writhing to the blaring music.
Li Ming glanced at them, seeing the ordinary one was an ungraded device, the better one was grade F, and the best was grade E.
"Seems like there’s a price difference to exploit..." Li Ming realized, calculating as if he were at a scrapyard.
A thousand points, thirty metal energy, to upgrade from ungraded to F grade only required thirty points, which meant a profit of four thousand...
After calculating for a while, Li Ming smiled wryly. He forgot to account for the time value, and moreover, selling as an individual would mean pricing it as second-hand, significantly reducing the price.