Qin Mu switched the general web page to the Mental Master module and examined it carefully.
This Mental Master module was not open to ordinary martial artists. Only Mental Masters had permission to enter.
Unlike the countless cultivation techniques available to martial artists, Mental Master training methods and secret techniques were pitifully scarce, with only a dozen or so available.
The one ranked first was surprisingly not a domineering name like "World Destruction" or "Nine Heavens Thunder Saber," but a book called "Mental Master Basics."
Most outrageous of all, "Mental Master Basics" was actually priced at 100 billion!
"I remember that when Luo Feng was hunted by Vulture Li Yao later on, he accidentally found some Spirits of Plants and Trees and traded them to Hong for this 'Mental Master Basics'!"
"At the time, Luo Feng seemed to have used 3 Stars. However, Stars were just a unit Hong had casually come up with. Even a portion of Dragon Blood worth 80 billion was only worth 1 Star.
"By that calculation, 'Mental Master Basics' was worth at least 240 billion. But that 80-billion Dragon Blood price had some inflation in it, since that was merely its public selling price.
"Dragon Blood could be mass-produced, so its cost definitely wasn't that high.
"Besides, something like 'Mental Master Basics,' which was essentially a cultivation technique, had no production cost and could be sold repeatedly. A less outrageous price was normal."
Qin Mu was somewhat surprised that the military possessed something as valuable as "Mental Master Basics," but he also found it perfectly reasonable.
This item clearly did not originate on Earth. It had most likely been unearthed from some ruins. If Hong could get his hands on it, then the military could as well.
With "Mental Master Basics," Qin Mu lost interest in the other Mental Master cultivation techniques. Most of those were merely cultivation methods devised by War Gods themselves, and their value was far inferior to "Mental Master Basics."
Like "World Destruction," "Mental Master Basics" could also be purchased in separate parts.
The difference was that "Mental Master Basics" was divided into three sections.
They were the Matter Control Chapter, Illusion Chapter, and Beast Taming Chapter.
"Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter." Rating: Ultimate. Price: 40 billion Huaxia Coins (full price), 20 billion Huaxia Coins (half price, Military Merit: four stars)
"Mental Master Basics - Illusion Chapter." Rating: Ultimate. Price: 40 billion Huaxia Coins (full price), 20 billion Huaxia Coins (half price, Military Merit: four stars)
"Mental Master Basics - Beast Taming Chapter." Rating: Ultimate. Price: 20 billion Huaxia Coins (full price), 10 billion Huaxia Coins (half price, Military Merit: four stars)
Qin Mu opened "Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter." It was further divided into three levels, corresponding to the Beast General, War God, and Beyond War God ranks.
"Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter," first three levels — Price: 40 billion Huaxia Coins (full price), 20 billion Huaxia Coins (half price, Military Merit: four stars)
"Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter," first two levels — Price: 8 billion Huaxia Coins (full price), 4 billion Huaxia Coins (half price, Military Merit: three stars)
"Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter," first level — Price: 400 million Huaxia Coins (full price), 200 million Huaxia Coins (half price, Military Merit: two stars)
This "Mental Master Basics" had probably been modified. Rather than being divided according to Apprentice level classifications used in the universe, it was divided according to Earth's ranks. Otherwise, the categories should have been Apprentice level and Planetary level.
Clearly, the Human High Command had deliberately concealed news of the universe.
There was no Warrior level in this classification, because under normal circumstances, once a Mental Master awakened, his physical fitness would quickly reach the Intermediate Warrior level, and his Mental Master strength would naturally reach the Primary Beast General level.
"I'm still broke. I can only choose one thing to buy!"
Qin Mu sighed. This was already at half price. Otherwise, he would have been even less able to afford it.
"The first level of 'Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter' offers the best value for money. The Illusion Chapter and Beast Taming Chapter won't improve my strength much."
Qin Mu quickly made his decision, clicked purchase, and paid.
In that short moment, 300 million was gone. Money really did flow away like water.
"I need to make money as soon as possible. Once I'm done with all this, I'll head into the wilderness and make a big haul. I'm seriously short on money!"
The more Qin Mu looked through the store, the more keenly he felt his poverty. If he had the money, he would have bought the entire "Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter."
At the very least, he would have bought the second level as well.
Unlike ordinary martial artists who awakened on their own and became Mental Masters by relying on their innate potential, Qin Mu relied on the Swarm, and his strength increased extremely quickly.
In a few more days, once the Level 2 Hive Mother finished incubating, the Mother Nest's feedback would rapidly boost his strength again. Before long, he would reach the Intermediate War God level.
At that point, the first level of "Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter" would no longer help him much!
But there was no helping it. He had no money!
"Both martial artist cultivation techniques and Mental Master cultivation techniques are settled. Time to look at weapons and equipment."
Unlike joining an organization such as the Limit Martial Arts School, the military would issue a suitable set of weapons and equipment for free.
From weapons, Combat Suits, combat watches, and backpacks to even underwear, the military would directly provide him with one complete set free of charge.
When selecting weapons and equipment, he could choose items one minor level above his own strength level.
If they were damaged during missions, they could also be replaced for free.
This was one of the military's benefits!
It was perfectly normal. Even ordinary military soldiers were issued complete sets of weapons and equipment.
The dangers faced by military martial artists were often far greater than those faced by freelance martial artists from martial arts schools!
"With my current Intermediate Warlord level Mental Master strength, I can claim a set of Advanced General level weapons and equipment for free, which means A6 level."
If he wanted to buy something better, that was also possible. He only needed to make up the difference himself.
"I have 100 million in startup funds, and selling monsters earned me over 20 million. That makes roughly 120 million in total."
Qin Mu switched the page to the weapons section and first found the Po Jun Series Spear he was familiar with.
"Po Jun Spear Series 2, A6 model. Price: 20 million Huaxia Coins (half price: 10 million, Military Merit: one star)"
"Po Jun Spear Series 2, A7 model. Price: 100 million Huaxia Coins (half price: 50 million, Military Merit: two stars)"
"Po Jun Spear Series 2, A8 model. Price: 800 million Huaxia Coins (half price: 400 million, Military Merit: two stars)"
"I can claim an A6 level one for free. Unfortunately, even after the half-price discount and making up the difference, I can't afford an A8 level one! I can only consider the A7 level."
Qin Mu did not place an order immediately. Instead, he looked through other equipment, including not only spears but also Combat Suits.
Combat Suits were simply too expensive, generally costing more than three times as much as weapons.
He could not afford even a half-price Series 7 one, so there was no need to consider it. He would just claim a free Series 6 set.
For Qin Mu, what he needed most was not these weapons or Combat Suits, but combat weapons suitable for a Mental Master!
That meant throwing weapons such as flying daggers, short spears, and daggers.
As a Mental Master, Qin Mu could likewise claim one set for free according to his needs, but it was limited to six throwing weapons. Normally, an Intermediate Warlord level Mental Master could only control two or three at most; any more than that would be unmanageable.
The military providing six for free was already very generous.
"Flying daggers? No! Short spears are more suitable for me!"
Qin Mu did not consider flying daggers. Although they were small, easy to carry, and easier to use, their killing power was also weaker.
Short spears were inconvenient to carry, but their power was great enough!
Moreover, Qin Mu used a spear, so controlling short spears would feel much more natural to him.
These throwing weapons were considerably cheaper than conventional weapons such as War Blades and spears.
"A Series 9 short spear costs 50 million each. Even at half price, it still costs 25 million!"
"A Series 8 short spear costs 10 million each. Even at half price, it still costs 5 million!"
"With my Overlord talent of the Swarm, my current control ability can easily manipulate ten short spears at full power. If I cultivate 'Mental Master Basics - Matter Control Chapter,' I should be able to easily control more than a dozen, or even dozens!"
The Overlord of the Swarm truly was powerful in this regard. Before Luo Feng cultivated "Mental Master Basics," even when he had reached the peak of Advanced War God, he could perfectly control only six flying daggers.
"I can claim six Series 6 short spears for free. Unfortunately, Series 6 short spears aren't worth much, only 1 million each. Six of them make 6 million, which isn't bad."
Qin Mu carefully calculated how to purchase things in a way that would bring out his strongest possible combat power.
In the end, Qin Mu decided to buy one Series 9 short spear and ten Series 8 short spears, for a total of 75 million!
After offsetting 6 million with his free quota, he only needed to pay 69 million.
As for his weapon, he chose a Series 7 Po Jun Spear. After the half-price discount and using his quota to offset the cost, it came to 40 million in total!
That came to 109 million altogether!
The 100 million startup funds promised by the military had already been transferred to Qin Mu's card. Watching the money in it plummet from over 120 million to just over 12 million in an instant made his heart ache.
Unlike buying cultivation manuals, which only used up his quota, this was actual money—his own money!
To save himself the trouble, Qin Mu simply paid off the loan he had taken out by mortgaging his house as well. His balance instantly dropped below 10 million.
"Much easier now. All that's left is to wait for the weapons and equipment to arrive."
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