Super Gene Ⅱ: Evolution

"Tu Xiaodao... Species: human... A Nirvana Being who has undergone Nirvana ten times... Proficient in eighteen types of weapons..." Lin Shen read the product description of Tu Xiaodao and discovered that Tu Xiaodao's estimated value was 11 Commerce Star Coins. However, what he wanted to exchange wasn't Commerce Star Coins but rather a chance at immortality.

Lin Shen then realized that Tu Xiaodao didn't actually want to sell himself; he was looking for someone to help him become immortal, someone who could teach him to comprehend the Past Laws. In return, he could offer ten years of service to others.

"How did this kid advance so quickly? He's already undergone Nirvana ten times?" Lin Shen felt that Tu Xiaodao was being a bit too idealistic.

After all, which Immortal would be willing to teach a stranger how to comprehend the Past Laws, especially for just ten years of service with no guarantees? If, after being taught, Tu Xiaodao ran away, wouldn't that be a huge loss for the teacher?

Lin Shen's eyes suddenly lit up, "Since people can be sold, does that mean I can put myself up for trade as well? If someone buys me, I'll be transported to them like any other product, and then I can leave this godforsaken place."

The more Lin Shen thought about it, the more feasible this plan seemed. It was the fastest and safest way to escape Snow Valley.

"No, first I need to study the transaction rules. I don't want any unexpected complications." Lin Shen asked the Spirit of Commerce Star directly, "If I trade myself, will there be any constraints on me?"

The Spirit of Commerce Star responded promptly to Lin Shen, "Any creature can be sold as a product. You can trade yourself, but after the transaction, there will be a contractual obligation. If you fail to honor the contract, you must return ten times the value of the product or Commerce Star Coins used in the trade. If you can't refund, the contract will erase the defaulting creature."

Lin Shen thought to himself, "As expected, there are constraints, but it's not without a solution. I could set a lower price for myself, for example, trading myself for a liter of Base Mutation Fluid. Once I escape, I'll compensate with ten liters of Base Mutation Fluid, and the problem is perfectly resolved."

"Wait a minute..." Lin Shen suddenly thought of a problem.

What if the person who bought him was his enemy? The Celestial Race had many enemies, and even within the Celestial Race, there were those who opposed Lin Shen.

If the Diman Tribe or An Yi bought him and then simply killed him off, wouldn't that be even worse?

"No, no, I can't trade for just anything. I must exchange something unique that only people close to me would have, and ideally, something that could be used to trade me back immediately. Otherwise, if Tian Jiuyou finds out, there'd be no chance of escape." After thinking it over, Lin Shen remembered the silk love letter in Ouyang Yudu's possession.

But he didn't know the name of that thing. If he only asked for a silk love letter in exchange, anyone could take a piece of silk and claim it was a love letter. That would surely leave room for exploitation.

He thought and thought, but there was no way to specify trading for those unique items that Wei Wufu and Ouyang Yudu had, as he didn't know their exact names.

Moreover, in the trading area of Commerce Star, you could only see what the other party was trading with but not who the person trading for you was. This made it considerably complicated.

"During the trade, I can choose whether to agree to the trade or not, right?" Lin Shen asked the Spirit of Commerce Star again.

The Spirit of Commerce Star said, "The trade is based on the principles of fairness, justice, and mutual consent. The item offered for trade by the other party must be confirmed by you, and only after your agreement can the trade be officially completed."

Lin Shen roughly guessed it would be like this; when he had traded before, each transaction took a while to complete, probably because the other party was confirming whether the trade items were what they needed.

"This makes it simpler. If it's not something from Ouyang and the others, I can just disagree with the trade." Thinking like this, Lin Shen planned to estimate his price by putting himself on the platform first.

But just as he was about to step onto the platform, Lin Shen hesitated again.

He put himself up for valuation on the platform, so the whole universe would know that he was up for sale. What if Tian Jiuyou got wind of this first? Read exclusive chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

"We mustn't act rashly; Tian Jiuyou still doesn't know about the existence of the Dark Bird Temple within Snow Valley. Once I'm listed, I must trade immediately; otherwise, it would be too dangerous." Lin Shen temporarily dismissed the idea of putting himself up for valuation.

Carrying the items he had purchased, Lin Shen left Commerce Star and returned to Snow Valley.

In Snow Valley, Chi Tianai was making snowmen, having already made many. Rows of chubby snow figures stood in the valley, adding a touch of liveliness to the place.

"You're in the mood to make snowmen, it seems you're really not in pain anymore," Lin Shen said with a frosty expression.

Chi Tianai stood up and smiled at Lin Shen, "I see you practice your blade technique, focusing on control. Practicing out of thin air doesn't give much of a feel, you could try using these snowmen as targets. Not to slice them open, but to try and see if you can control your Blade Qi to avoid them."

Lin Shen paused, then his face fell again as he said, "Mind your own business."

That said, Lin Shen tossed the healing potion he had traded for to Chi Tianai, "See if it works. Don't bother me with your problems next time."

Chi Tianai caught the potion and looked at the label with a hint of surprise, "Mr. Nemesis, is this for me?"

"If it's not for you, is it meant to feed dogs? Don't bother me again." Lin Shen felt his own mouth deserved to descend to the eighteenth level of Hell: "No offense, I'm just considering our future. You keep your innocence, and I avoid being plotted against."

"Thank you, I've used this kind of potion before, and it works very well," Chi Tianai said nonchalantly, happily accepting the potion before adding, "The elders at home always taught me that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring of gratitude. I should do something in return for these potions you've given me."

"No need, just don't bother me in the future," Lin Shen said with a cold face.

As if she hadn't heard him, Chi Tianai pondered for a moment before saying, "Mr. Nemesis, the blade technique you practice is quite unique, with mysterious and unpredictable Blade Qi, carrying a strong spinning and cutting characteristic. It's a rare art in the universe. However, I have a small piece of advice, if I may?"

"Hmph, what advice could you possibly have?" Lin Shen was somewhat curious. What advice could the little princess of Tianyan Lake offer?

"You use the Hidden Strength Technique to stabilize your Vigor Force to make it last and remain stable, but I see you are constantly practicing, seemingly trying to fix the spinning Blade Qi in one place so that it endures. If it's just the Hidden Strength Technique, it might be hard to achieve such an effect. I recommend you try to learn the Origin Mix Force; it might help your blade technique," Chi Tianai said earnestly.

Lin Shen was a bit surprised inwardly; Chi Tianai was able to discern the spinning and cutting characteristic of his blade technique, which was not a difficult feat.

But for Chi Tianai to precisely guess the state he wanted his Blade Qi to reach, that was not something an ordinary person could do.

"What Origin Mix Force? Never heard of it." Lin Shen still acted cool and disdainful.

"It's a skill mastered by our Chi Family from Tianyan Lake. If you want to learn, I can teach you," Chi Tianai offered.

"Hmph, aren't you afraid that I'll learn your skill and then use it to kill your entire family?" Lin Shen felt the pattern of interaction with Chi Tianai was somewhat off as he forced out an evil glare at her.

"Mr. Nemesis, you are not that kind of person," Chi Tianai said, handing over a notebook to Lin Shen. "This is the Origin Mix Force. I hope it can be of help to you."