Star Devourer: Swarm Overlord
Chapter 32

Moving

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At the military family housing complex, a military vehicle was parked below Uncle Qing's building. Several young soldiers were helping carry some of Uncle Qing's belongings into the vehicle.

Qin Mu did not have many belongings of his own. Just a few changes of clothes fit into a small bag.

Quite a few elderly men and women had gathered beside the vehicle, chatting among themselves.

"Old Wang, you'll be living the good life now."

"Wang Qing has suffered plenty too. She raised two children alone and took such good care of Xiao Mu. Now that Xiao Mu has made it big, he hasn't forgotten Wang Qing."

An elderly woman watching nearby could not help but sigh with emotion.

Her husband had also been a soldier and had even retired due to disability. How could she not understand the hardships involved?

Unlike other neighborhoods, this was a military family housing complex, and its conditions were much better than those of ordinary residential areas. Quite a few warriors had come from here as well, so although everyone was envious, they did not show it too extravagantly.

Wang Qing was also chatting with the neighbors nearby, her face filled with delight.

Seeing Uncle Qing's empty sleeve, Qin Mu's heart stirred. It was time to find a way to solve the problem of Uncle Qing's arm.

With only one hand, too many things were inconvenient.

There were simple ways to solve it: either spend 30 billion to buy Water of Life, or use the Swarm's abilities.

Qin Mu was short on money right now, and the Swarm could not conveniently be exposed. So could he study biotechnology and combine it with the Swarm's abilities to solve the problem?

It was not impossible. The Swarm had already analyzed Qin Mu's genes and could heal his injuries, even regenerate severed limbs.

This might be difficult for others, but for him, it was not without hope.

If he succeeded, he would not merely be solving Uncle Qing's problem alone.

Leaving aside anything else, there were many soldiers living in the military family housing complex who had retired due to disability.

Every year, large numbers of soldiers were injured in battles against monsters and forced to retire.

A single beast tide assault could leave countless soldiers dead, injured, or disabled, forcing them into retirement.

Perhaps this could become the first difficult problem he solved after studying biotechnology.

Qin Mu quietly made up his mind.

Once everything had been loaded into the vehicle, the military vehicle slowly set off amid the envious gazes of those around them.

On the road, Uncle Qing chatted with Qin Mu, while Mu Mu and Xiao Wu were extremely excited, constantly asking Qin Mu about warriors.

Uncle Qing suddenly sighed.

"Xiao Mu, I've really benefited from you this time. I just received notice from the factory today that they're making me a manager."

"Heh, ever since you became a pre-warrior, my work at the military factory has gotten much easier. Now I've even become a manager outright!"

Qin Mu laughed heartily.

"That's because Uncle Qing is capable. It's only a manager position. Maybe someday, Uncle Qing, you'll even become the factory director!"

Laughter filled the vehicle throughout the journey. The military vehicle traveled without obstruction and arrived directly at the military warrior residential complex, Prosperous Jiangnan Residential Area.

Prosperous Jiangnan Residential Area was the headquarters for military warriors in Yangzhou City, and everyone living there was a military warrior.

The complex had a wonderful environment, with all kinds of flowers, grass, trees, artificial hills, flowing water, and enormous villas arranged in a harmonious pattern.

Whether in his previous life or this one, Qin Mu had never lived in such a fine house.

Uncle Qing was also somewhat excited, feeling as if it were all unreal.

Meanwhile, Mu Mu and Xiao Wu, the two children, shrieked and rushed inside, brimming with excitement and joy.

When choosing the villa, the military had actually suggested that Qin Mu choose one in Jiangnan Base City, since he would need to attend Jiangnan First Military School in September.

But Qin Mu refused. He knew that if they lived in a villa there, Uncle Qing would probably feel uncomfortable. Here, at least, the surroundings were familiar, and he could still work at the military factory.

If they went to Jiangnan Base City, they truly would not know a single person there. No matter how good their material life was, they would likely still feel miserable inside.

The solution was actually simple. Once he found a way to restore Uncle Qing's arm in the future and let him become a warrior, true strength would give him confidence. That principle applied everywhere.

Besides, no matter where the villa was, Qin Mu would not actually live there often. In the future, he would probably spend most of his time in the Wilderness Zone.

When he returned to the base city from the wilderness, having a home like this, with Uncle Qing, Mu Mu, and Xiao Wu waiting for him, would make him feel far more relaxed. He would not be all alone.

"Colonel Qin Mu, Villa 0921 will be your home from now on. This villa has three floors and a matching basement, with a total area of 800 square meters. If you need anything here, please let us know. We will do our best to meet your needs."

A powerfully built warrior in military uniform spoke to Qin Mu with a smile.

That was right, this man was also a warrior from the military. He was mainly responsible for security in the residential complex and had come over to greet Qin Mu.

"Then I'll be troubling you in the future. May I ask how I should address you?"

Qin Mu thanked him.

"Just call me Chen Jian. Also, Colonel Qin Mu, some of the items you bought on the military network have already arrived. Since you weren't here before and the items were delivered directly to the complex, the delivery person has been waiting. Shall I have him come over now?"

Chen Jian smiled. As security for this military villa district, his information network was naturally well-connected.

He knew that the man before him was a rare Mental Master. He had come here specifically to make himself familiar and earn some goodwill. Otherwise, there would have been no need to have a warrior handle such minor tasks as receiving guests, leading the way, and introducing the rooms.

Qin Mu's face lit up with surprise. He had not expected the goods to arrive so quickly.

"Then please have him deliver them."

Taking the opportunity, Qin Mu and Uncle Qing took a look around. What attracted Qin Mu most in the villa was not the swimming pool, private theater, enormous terrace, or luxurious living room and bedrooms, but the massive training room on the second floor.

Having died once, Qin Mu desired strength more than anyone. How could a little material enjoyment compare to the wonderful feeling of constantly growing stronger?

Without the heart of a strong person, even possessing the Swarm would doom him to go nowhere.

Training was bitter and exhausting? No. Qin Mu had simply found joy within it.

Perhaps Qin Mu would relax from time to time, but that was merely a small embellishment in life.

"At last, a suitable training room!"

Looking at the spacious training room and its many pieces of training equipment, Qin Mu revealed a satisfied smile.

After Uncle Qing, Mu Mu, Xiao Wu, and the others had all chosen their rooms, and while the two little ones were playing wildly in theirs, the things Qin Mu had purchased finally arrived.

The deliveryman was once again a military warrior. Along with the delivery came not only "Annihilation" and "Mental Master Basics - Object Control," but also the Po Jun Spear and short spears Qin Mu had bought, as well as a full set of Combat Suits, combat Communication Watches, and other equipment gifted by the military. There were even several sets of military uniforms, underwear, and other clothing.

"Colonel Qin Mu, please open them and take a look. After confirming everything, please sign here."

The military warrior delivering the goods smiled as he handed over a list.

Holding the list, Qin Mu carefully checked everything before signing for the delivery.

What a joke. The things inside were worth hundreds of millions. How could he possibly not inspect them carefully?

"Colonel Qin Mu, do you know the rules for purchasing cultivation techniques, manuals, and similar items?"

The military warrior smiled. "The copyrights of manuals belong to their creators. The copyright holder of the 'Annihilation' manual is Hong, while the copyright holder of 'Mental Master Basics - Object Control' is the military.

"The purchaser only has the right to study them, not the right to pass them on. Manuals must not be copied, privately sold, or taught to others. Anyone who violates this rule will be jointly hunted down by the Limit Martial Arts School, Thunderbolt Martial Arts School, Underground Alliance, and the government military!"

Qin Mu nodded to show that he understood. Every warrior knew this rule.

Watching the military warrior leave, Qin Mu felt somewhat emotional.

Warriors, once rarely seen, had now become ordinary. Even delivery personnel and residential security were warriors. Perhaps that was simply the difference between circles—the people one came into contact with were entirely different.

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