Potions

With the Bee VI Reconnaissance Drone, Su Shijie's observation range had undoubtedly expanded dramatically, making targets much easier to lock onto.

Su Ren was right as well. There weren't that many electronic jammers out in the wild; after all, Mech Engineers were already a rare profession.

Of course, in Su Shijie's view, that depended on the circumstances. He could only say that they usually would not appear at the level he could currently reach.

For a powerful profession like Mech Engineer, one that was practically a must-pick or must-ban, once one reached the Transformation Tier or the higher Transformation Tier stages, any team would probably carry a set of electronic jamming equipment.

That would make all sorts of devices, already struggling to communicate under psionic coverage, even worse off.

Uh, and these drones could not be used in the city either. Although cargo drones were quite advanced within the city, they were part of the city's supporting infrastructure. Individuals could not use them without approval, somewhat like weapons.

"But even without that kind of observation range, the killing power under close-range control is already strong enough.

"Beyond seven steps, the gun is fast. Within seven steps, the gun is fast and accurate."

With that thought in mind, he followed Su Ren downstairs.

The eighty-eighth floor was dedicated to weapons, the eighty-seventh floor seemed to specialize in Hovercars, and the eighty-sixth floor was devoted to potions.

As they passed the eighty-seventh floor, Su Shijie was surprised to find that Hovercars were actually fairly cheap.

One could be bought for a little over a hundred thousand, but the drawback was obvious: they could only be used within the Floating City. They were probably anti-gravity systems designed to work with the city's foundation.

Out in the wild, one either needed a specialized and expensive aircraft or something that ran on four wheels. Four-wheel off-road vehicles seemed to be sold on the first floor.

After arriving at the potion section, Su Shijie discovered that the number and variety of potions far exceeded his expectations.

There were potions for treating all kinds of illnesses, as well as temporary enhancement potions for every attribute.

The degree of enhancement, whether there were side effects, and how many attributes were boosted were all clearly categorized.

It could be said that they had everything.

The price differences were enormous as well. There were plenty that cost only a few dozen Credit Points.

As for potions priced in the millions and requiring purchase authorization, including Awakened Rank potions, there were not even physical samples in the display cases. There were only holographic projections and information panels.

The most expensive one Su Shijie had seen so far was the "Gene Repair Potion," priced at 400 million Credit Points. He nearly thought he had counted an extra zero.

Even Transformation Tier potions could be bought for ten million with the proper authorization. Su Shijie had pursued those in the game before.

But the price of this "Gene Repair Potion" was simply outrageous.

Yet after carefully reading its description, Su Shijie found himself unable to walk away.

The Gene Repair Potion could repair all genetic damage without side effects. Beyond genetic damage, it could even regenerate severed limbs without side effects!

With current technology, it would be easy enough for Su Ren to cultivate a set of cloned arms and legs, or replace them with mechanical devices.

But no matter which option he chose, it would mean his path was cut off. He would never be able to aspire to the Transformation Tier again.

It could be said that if his father had a Gene Repair Potion, there was a high chance he could break through to the Transformation Tier.

Perhaps his father had always used such rudimentary equipment to push himself toward the goal of obtaining a Gene Repair Potion...

"Why are you staring at it for so long? This potion is mainly for important figures at the Transformation Tier whose genetic engraving has gone wrong."

Su Ren seemed to see through Su Shijie's thoughts and said with a smile.

The Transformation Tier was far more dangerous than the earlier Gene Imbuement stage. One had to engrave new genetic fragments oneself, and aside from ensuring they met one's needs, the most important thing was stability!

It was all too easy for problems to arise during genetic engraving. In severe cases, one would suffer genetic collapse and melt into a puddle of blood. Even mild cases would halt one's progress or cause one to regress and fall in rank.

"Four hundred million..."

Looking at the price tag, Su Shijie made up his mind that he would get one for his father someday.

Credit Points had tremendous purchasing power. Even at an annual income of one million, it would take four hundred years to save up four hundred million. It was a truly despairing number.

Fortunately, Su Shijie also knew the potential he possessed. As long as he could earn money faster in the future, he would definitely be able to do it.

"Your old man still has at least one or two hundred years left to live. Just save up slowly yourself. If I really run out of time, you can come back then. I believe you'll have the ability to support me by that point."

Su Ren seemed to have seen through Su Shijie's thoughts. Rather than refusing outright, he said something that made perfect sense.

At the very least, the Gene Repair Potion was not something they could consider right now. But Su Ren believed that with his son's potential, he really would be able to obtain one in the future.

As long as he did not put the cart before the horse and fill his head with thoughts of making money to buy potions right now. For now, everything still had to prioritize improving his own strength.

Once his bloodline rank and evolution rank rose, things that had once seemed unattainable would be within easy reach.

"I understand."

Su Shijie adjusted his mindset. Then the two of them went to the holographic projection of the Awakened Rank potions and made their purchase.

Four purchase authorizations and four million Credit Points were transferred from Su Shijie, completing the payment directly.

Although the Awakening Potion was not physically displayed either, its value was still nothing compared to those later on.

They did not wait long before three staff members arrived before them with a tracked service robot.

The commotion even drew the attention of quite a few customers.

After all, one bottle of Awakened Rank potion could create someone above ordinary people. The purchase qualifications were not easy to obtain either; one had to demonstrate that one was "valuable."

For example, Su Shijie had demonstrated his talent for gaming. In the future, once he advanced to the Transformation Tier, he could earn foreign currency through the Star Domain Network. That was why, after selling his equipment, he had been directly granted the corresponding purchase authorization.

"Please verify your terminal information, sir."

The dignified beauty in the lead, dressed in an OL uniform with a tight skirt and black stockings, gave Su Ren a professional smile as she spoke politely.

"It's him."

Su Ren pointed at his son, leaving all three of them slightly surprised. To obtain four purchase authorizations at such a young age was remarkable.

The beautiful lobby manager's smile became even more enthusiastic.

When Su Shijie took the combination case from her, he even felt her finger scratch his palm.

How brazen!

She actually dared to molest me in broad daylight?

I...

But before he could speak, Su Ren pressed a hand onto his shoulder and wore a dead-eyed expression.

It's over. I might never get to hold a grandson...

After Su Ren pressed down on him, Su Shijie remembered his father's reminder from last night. Right, he was not short of that little bit of money anyway. Forget it, it was better to keep a low profile.

Who knew whether she had some kind of backing? It was better to play it safe.

"Don't worry, Dad. I know what to do."

No, you don't...

After firmly refusing her request to leave a contact number for convenient after-sales service, Su Shijie still left the mall with Su Ren.

"You take the items back to the hotel and wait for me. Under normal circumstances, there's no need to worry about safety in the city. At least, there's no need to worry over something at the level of Awakened Rank potions."

After leaving the mall, Su Ren waved Su Shijie off. He planned to personally visit the city guard station to explain what had happened with the Evil God Cultist they encountered on the road.

Although they had already coordinated their story together, Su Ren still felt it was better for him to go alone when it involved Evil God Cultists...