The Herrscher of Sentience Is My Dearest Friend...

The second thing is Chen Luo's ability to seemingly foresee the future trend of something, and to judge at a glance that the other party will definitely not succeed.

The third thing is Chen Luo's ability to transform into puppets.

"Alright, stop overthinking it. This is practically snatching a life from the jaws of death. If it weren't for the fact that he has a sister, and she's his only remaining sister, I wouldn't bother with it," Chen Luo said unhappily.

Although he obtained the first doll from the Fire Moth, if Chen Luo wanted to find more dolls, wouldn't it be better to transform some stronger ones?

The stronger one is, the greater the amplification and enhancement after transforming into a puppet.

"I remember when you turned him into a puppet, you seemed to say something like you were letting him off easy. What did you mean?" Mobius looked up at Chen Luo.

"Well, although I can control the puppets that I've transformed, as long as I don't reveal my identity, don't go looking for them, or manipulate them, they're no different from normal people. They won't even be aware that they've become puppets. Their souls will still be their own."

"But the benefits of becoming my puppet are quite high. First, he underwent an enhancement when he was transformed into a puppet. Although this enhancement did not make him a Flame-Chaser, it was enough to make his physical qualities far exceed those of ordinary people. Secondly, if he accidentally dies, I can revive him at a certain cost. So, it's a good deal for him," Chen Luo said.

The doll was revived at a cost. Although the description mentioned Primogem, it wasn't always necessary to use Primogem.

Using Chen Luo's internal magical Honkai energy or something similar would work, but in short, Chen Luo would have to pay a price.

If there is no more magic Honkai energy, it is also possible to consume one's own physical flesh, memories, etc.

Chen Luo can use all of his talents and abilities independently without consuming any Primogem.

Otherwise, wouldn't the ability become a mere appendage of the Primogem?

However, using Primogem is undoubtedly simpler, faster, and more efficient for cleaning; after all, using Primogem comes at a price.

"Oh, can you resurrect infinitely?" Mobius's eyes lit up.

"Theoretically speaking, it's possible to resurrect indefinitely, as long as his soul isn't damaged. Even if the soul is damaged, he can still be resurrected, but it consumes a lot of energy. In short, as long as I don't die, my puppets can generally be resurrected," Chen Luo said.

Otherwise, why would this ability be considered SS-rank Talent?

Yakumo Yukari's Boundary Manipulation is only SS rank.

"After becoming your puppet, can the fusion surgery be performed again? Since the other party can be resurrected infinitely, doesn't that mean the fusion surgery can be performed an infinite number of times until it is successful?" Mobius put forward a hypothesis.

"??? What kind of demon are you? He couldn't succeed before becoming a puppet, so he... ah, not necessarily, since they get enhanced after becoming puppets, which would increase their success rate." Chen Luo suddenly felt that this strategy seemed feasible.

From a purely rational perspective, this idea is indeed very likely to be realized in the long run.

In that case, wouldn't I be able to have countless fearless Flame-Chaser under my command who can resurrect indefinitely?

Then we'll give them a suicidal ability similar to the Great Demon Transformation Technique...

If Kevin accepted Chen Luo's talent transformation, he would definitely receive a huge boost in strength. Then Chen Luo stood behind him and watched as he unleashed a full-force attack using the Heavenly Demon Disintegration technique.

After Kevin dies, revive him immediately, then unleash the Demonic Disintegration, followed by another full-force attack...

This idea made even the Herrscher of the End shake his head.

And if you think about it carefully, if Yvette had undergone the fusion surgery, would she have gained some additional abilities?

"Oh, by the way, Mobius, do you still have the gene sample from the Honkai Beasts you used for Sakura's fusion surgery? Give me a copy later."

"Yes, I do. What are you doing?"

"Perform fusion surgery on the puppets I already have," Chen Luo said matter-of-factly.

And this person refers to Yae Sakura.

Of course, before performing the fusion surgery on the other party, Chen Luo would first use his Destiny Ability to determine whether the other party could succeed.

The Destiny Ability is indeed quite useful.

Sakura and Yae Sakura... Since they both have fox ears, does that mean that after Yae Sakura underwent the fusion surgery, there were no side effects on her?

"It doesn't matter, you can just get a copy from the lab later. Oh, by the way, you need to be prepared to recruit more other dolls in the future, because there will probably be quite a few people asking you to perform fusion surgeries," Mobius said casually.

"Ah, why?"

"Because the puppet you just saw is the only warrior in the entire Fire Moth who survived a failed fusion surgery and whose strength has even increased. Do you know what it means to be able to undergo fusion surgery without any risk?" Mobius turned to look at Chen Luo.

"What does that mean...?"

"That means endless surgeries. The biggest drawback of fusion surgery is its terrifying mortality rate, so although there's a constant stream of applicants, the numbers haven't reached an outrageously high level. But if the consequence of a failed fusion surgery is merely lying in bed for a few days..."

What Mobius said next was obvious, though he didn't say it.

If Mobius's prediction holds true, the number of people signing up for the fusion surgery will surely surge in the next two days.

"Oh... I'll make sure he doesn't talk nonsense."

"It's too late. Whether he talks nonsense or not is unimportant. What's important is that it's common knowledge that he underwent fusion surgery, yet he didn't become Flame-Chaser, nor did he die. Besides, if you can control him, can you control his sister?" Mobius denied.

"Actually, this isn't a bad thing. If you can ensure that no one dies during each fusion surgery, the higher-ups of the Fire Moth, who value their lives highly, will definitely be tempted."

"After all, in this near-apocalyptic place, the stronger you are, the greater your chances of survival, because no one can guarantee that they won't get Honkai Sickness. So after they've confirmed that you can save lives 100% and also strengthen your physique, they'll come to you to perform the fusion surgery."

"You might be able to directly control all the high-ranking members of the Fire Moth then. Congratulations, future leader of the Fire Moth. Remember to allocate more funding to the laboratory after you become the leader," Mobius said, clapping his hands.

It can't be said that all the higher-ups have this idea, but if half of them do, and half of those half actually carry it out, then the entire Fire Moth will be pretty much in Chen Luo's hands.

Moreover, if any high-ranking members were to Honkai Sickness, then performing a fusion surgery without side effects might be the only way to save them.

"... Doctor Mobius, you were the one who performed this experiment, right?" Chen Luo looked at Mobius with some longing.

Chen Luo came here Fire Moth to secure a commission, not to perform fusion surgery on someone else.

So if we can attribute all of this to Mobius...

"I would never turn someone into a puppet and then resurrect them. Fusion surgery only has two options: success or death, without exception, except this time. I can't explain why he survived."

"You don't often participate in the Fire Moth. What if someone wants me to replicate this experiment again? How am I supposed to do it?" Mobius shook his head.

Don't assume that you can survive a failed fusion surgery and only need to lie in bed for a few days. This is not something that can be easily suppressed, nor can it be explained by luck.

This is a breakthrough from 0 to 1.

A cultivator suddenly appeared among a group of ordinary people.

He said he was lucky, do you think anyone would believe that?

Since the fusion surgery, the only outcomes have been success or death.

After all, fusion surgery is still not a mature procedure.

Just like bloodletting therapy, its success or failure depends entirely on fate.

In fact, having four successful cases so far is already quite outrageous.

Whether there will be any in the future is unclear, but right now, no one can survive a failure.

"Then... what if I explained that I have a little bit of special ability to infuse people with life force, so as to achieve an extremely small possibility of saving someone's life? That would also explain why you recruited me, right?" Chen Luo thought for a moment and then suggested a possibility.

"Of course, this would reduce the number of volunteers, but it's undeniable that there will still be more people specifically requesting you for surgery."

"Anyway, you can perform a fusion surgery by yourself. How to perform the surgery and how to explain it to the outside world are your problems. Each of these ideas has its advantages and disadvantages. It's up to you to choose. I'm going back to the lab now." Mobius said as he walked towards the lab.

"Hey, don't do that! At least give me some advice. I accidentally resurrected the other person this time because I was trying to be your assistant."

"I didn't ask you to save him. This is the consequence of a sudden act of kindness."

"Emmm..."

Chen Luo suddenly wondered whether he should give the other person a partial anesthesia when performing the fusion surgery, at least to keep the other person conscious.

In this way, if you say that you are going to die, the other party may make a request, and then you can use the puppeteer's ability to revive the other party.

Is this considered a different kind of commission farming?

However, Chen Luo's Fire Moth was not truly for the purpose of surgery.

If Chen Luo wanted to control the Fire Moth, he could find out the addresses of the higher-ups now, go there and turn them into puppets. Why bother with such a troublesome fusion surgery?

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Chen Luo, as Herrscher, really could wipe out all of humanity before the Eighth Herrscher arrives...

You think I'm just an ordinary researcher? No, I'm the leader of the Song of Fire.

You think I'm the leader of the Fire Moth? No, I'm Herrscher.

You think I'm Herrscher? No, I'm Traveler.

You think I'm Traveler? No, I'm just an ordinary researcher.

"What? Someone survived a failed fusion surgery? And in relatively good condition? They only need to stay in bed for a few days?" Upon hearing this news, Mei doubted herself and even thought she had misheard.

"That's right, the other person is already lying in bed." Sakura nodded.

"I see... then let him have a thorough medical examination," Mei said after thinking for a moment.

"Knew."

"Thank you for your help, Sakura."

"It's nothing. Oh, by the way, there's something I need to report. That Luo, the one you asked me to gather intelligence on, also participated in this fusion surgery, albeit as an assistant..."

"Hmm? Really? I understand." Mei paused for a moment, then nodded.

Mei never expected that this matter would be related to Chen Luo.

"And what about observing the other party..."

"Continue, but just observe," Mei said.

Although Mei now has a certain say in the Fire Moth, she can't make any decisive strategies.

These are things Mei doesn't need to worry about; what she needs to do now is continue her experiments.

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that Mei helped arrange the other party's fake identity, Mei wouldn't have bothered with these things at all.

As long as the other party is not Herrscher, it's fine.

As for the others? Aren't there plenty of strange and unusual creatures among the Fire Moth?

Well, as long as they're not Herrscher...

Chapter 401 The Herrscher of Knowledge is my dearest friend and family...

"I'm going back to my world now, I haven't been home all day," Chen Luo said to Mobius.

"Okay, go ahead." In his private lounge, Mobius sat on the sofa reading a book, waving to Chen Luo as he did so.

"Remember to clock in for me, don't deduct my salary."

"Okay, okay, go ahead," Mobius said somewhat impatiently.

Am I someone who owes you money?

Only after Mobius's repeated assurances did Chen Luo enter the bar.

In Mobius's private lounge, only Mobius is allowed to enter, except for Klein, but there's no need to worry about her, as she is the one in charge. As for Cang Xuan and Danzhu, they wouldn't dare to come and run into the wall on their own.

Therefore, it is a good place to log off.

"So you didn't need to arrange any dormitories at all. You've been here for two days and haven't gone back even once," Mobius muttered to himself after watching Chen Luo leave.

"Beep beep beep!" Just as Chen Luo left, Mobius's communicator rang.

Looking at the call request from Möbius, Mobius raised an eyebrow.

"The bar is still deserted at lunchtime," Chen Luo said after returning to the bar.

"Speaking of which, I didn't come to the bar yesterday. Did anything happen?" Chen Luo asked after pulling the Herrscher of Knowledge out of his sea of consciousness.

"What could be unexpected? The only surprising thing is that your business volume must be pitifully small, right?" said the Herrscher of Knowledge.

"Ah, now that you mention it, it's true. It seems like only around 100? I don't remember they said they were closing the shop yesterday, right? What were you doing, Raven? You only earned 100 Primogem in one night?" Looking at his earnings record, Chen Luo suddenly realized this.

"I did manage to squeeze in a visit to the bar yesterday, so I know a bit about what happened. To put it simply, aside from Venti and the other alcoholics, and Mona Pekora who need necessities, everyone else left after seeing that you weren't there."

"Luckily, they didn't order any food, otherwise your bar's reputation might have been ruined. I did try the food and drinks that Raven quickly made based on his own cooking skills, and the taste was... well, let's just say it was indescribable. With the bar's influence, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't very good either," the Herrscher of Knowledge said with a strange expression.

"The bar was really deserted yesterday."

"Emmm... What a huge loss." Chen Luo felt a little distressed.

I lost a whopping 7000 Primogem yesterday and haven't even managed to get anything back from the bar...

Chen Luo suddenly realized that earning Primogem was really difficult.