Nutrient Pod

Ice Desolation World Lord did not like taking disciples.

His purpose in seeking an inheritor was simply that he did not want his secret techniques to be left without anyone to pass them on, and he also wanted to see someone use the legacy he had left behind to reach a realm he had never managed to attain.

—Immortal!

Because of that, he had not set up any tests, instead entrusting all authority to Rimuru without reservation.

It could be said that Rimuru was effectively Gu Ce's teacher, responsible for guiding Gu Ce's cultivation and arranging the path best suited to him.

Having once accessed the Virtual Universe Company database, it indeed had that ability.

It might not compare to personal guidance from an Immortal teacher, but at the very least, its vision was broader than Babata's.

At least before Immortal, Rimuru's judgment would not go wrong!

As for after Immortal, that was not an issue to consider right now.

"Gu Ce, my second brother and I just discussed something," Hong said to Gu Ce after they arrived outside the bank.

"What?" Gu Ce asked in confusion.

"The two of us want to become Cosmic Mercenaries," Thor said.

"Cosmic Mercenaries?" Gu Ce understood and chuckled.

"Even the lowest-level cosmic trainee mercenaries have to be Stellar Level before they're qualified to sign up for the assessment. Forget it, when I go back, I'll buy some cultivation items and get some for you two while I'm at it."

Thor's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Many thanks!"

"Hey, Hall Master, now you're treating me like an outsider." Gu Ce waved his hand and said, "Back then... well, three months ago. That contract you gave me, plus your relationship with my eldest uncle, means there's no way I'd treat you poorly."

"Besides, my being able to obtain that legacy was also thanks to your help," Gu Ce said.

"Second brother, I suppose I'm benefiting from you too," Hong joked.

"You brat, you..." Thor was filled with emotion. He had never expected that a little kid from back then would now be the one taking care of him instead.

"Enough." Gu Ce looked disgusted. "Stop being so sentimental. Hurry up and cultivate to become stronger. You don't even have a domain, and you still want to become mercenaries?"

"Let me remind you, in the universe, if your strength isn't enough, you can be captured and made a slave. Even a Universe Level, someone rarely produced by an entire galaxy, can be sold as a slave. Only strength is fundamental."

"Don't worry," Thor and Hong both turned serious when they heard this.

"I've read all of this in the information you gave us. We will definitely protect Earth," Thor said solemnly.

They both knew how miserable the fate of planets reduced to slave planets was in the universe.

Every human on an entire planet treated as slaves, as goods to be sold...

They could not accept such a thing.

Gu Ce could not accept it either.

But he was confident.

He was confident that he could protect Earth, and protect his family.

Whether it was the Golden Horn Beast that was about to arrive, or the cosmic adventurers, Gu Ce was confident that before they came, he could become stronger than them and resolve the crisis at its root!

"In ten years, the Virtual Universe Company will hold the universe humanity's Peak Genius Battle. At that time, all Stellar Level geniuses will participate. In this genius battle aimed at the entire universe, the better your performance, the more attention you'll receive, and the more resources you'll obtain," Gu Ce said.

"If you can enter the core layer of the Virtual Universe Company, you'll stand directly above the vast majority of humanity. In the future, you'll have hope of becoming an Undying God, and not a weak one at that."

As long as one paid attention, the timing of the genius battle could be calculated. It was not exactly a secret.

"We'll work hard!" Hong said earnestly.

The two of them had no legacy. They could only rely on themselves for everything!

Gu Ce did not say much more and transferred each of them 1 Hunyuan Unit.

1 Hunyuan Unit was equal to one trillion Cosmic Coins, and equal to 33 quadrillion Qianwu Coins!

This was already more than enough for their expenses.

At the very least, they would not need to worry about any expenses before Domain Lord Level. Even after reaching Domain Lord, 1 Hunyuan Unit was still an astronomical sum.

"Gu Ce, this..." Thor was somewhat panicked. This amount of money was enough to buy an entire galaxy, right?

"Pocket money for you. If you see anything you like later, you can buy it directly," Gu Ce said with a smile. "You can join the Qianwu Dojo first. With your talent, even if you can't enter the Virtual Universe Company, you'll still count as geniuses in the Qianwu Dojo."

"Also, wealth should not be flaunted. You understand that, right?"

"Understood!" Hong and Thor looked solemn and nodded in unison.

Helping the two of them was also helping himself.

After arriving in this world more than sixteen years ago, Gu Ce had long since blended into this world. His familial bonds with Gu Hesheng, Gu Hechang, and the others had also tied him to Earth's ship.

By helping the two of them, once they grew up, they would also be able to help him and help Earth.

And Hong and Thor had performed well in the original work too. In the end, one became a True God, and the other a Universe Master.

They were absolutely worthy of Gu Ce's investment.

As for Hong causing Earth to be exposed in the original work, Gu Ce felt that it had been bound to happen sooner or later anyway. It had merely been discovered ahead of time.

As long as he could display enough talent and turn that talent into strength, he would be able to hold Earth's fate in his own hands!

"Let's go," Gu Ce said.

Rimuru had already listed the items he needed for cultivating at Planetary Level and Stellar Level.

Although he did not consume resources like a Golden Horn Beast, he was still at three times Gene Level after all, and the resources he needed were greater than an ordinary person's. Later on, he would also need to nurture plant lifeforms, purchase weapons and equipment, and so on.

Several million Hunyuan Units seemed like a lot, but just raising one plant lifeform would already be tough enough.

The three flew for a while, and before long, they arrived at the Rare Treasure Shop in Qiulong City.

"Guest, what do you need?" As they entered the shop, an adorably dressed attendant immediately came up to greet them.

"I need five hundred kilograms of Azure Wave Marrow," Gu Ce said.

This was one of the items Rimuru had sorted out for Planetary Level cultivation.

After the attendant heard this, she immediately showed a surprised expression. "P-please wait a moment!"

The attendant trembled a little.

The item Gu Ce needed was far too valuable. She could not make the decision.

One had to know that employees at the Black Dragon Mountain Empire office only earned a few hundred Black Dragon Coins a month! The things Gu Ce wanted could buy who knew how many of her.

Soon, the attendant came out again and led the three of them to a reception room.

"Guest, please wait a moment. We don't have enough Azure Wave Marrow in stock here and need to transfer it from elsewhere," the old man said, wiping away his sweat.

Hearing this, Gu Ce frowned.

"That's how tiny places like this are. They have nothing," Rimuru said in dissatisfaction.

"We should buy a Planetary Level Nutrient Pod through the Virtual Universe Company's channels instead. It can raise you directly to Planetary Level rank nine, and then you won't need these things," Rimuru said.

"That works too." Gu Ce nodded.

"Do you have fifty kilograms?" Gu Ce looked at the old man and asked.

"Yes, yes," the old man hurriedly said.

"Then give me fifty kilograms first," Gu Ce said. "And then some Wood Essence Crystals... do you sell Cloud-Piercing Vine saplings here?"

"This..." The old man hesitated, sweating heavily.

"Apologies, our small shop is weak in strength. You need to make an appointment in advance, and we'll transfer goods over from the main store."

"Then forget it." Gu Ce shook his head slightly.

"Brother Hong, Hall Master, I had Rimuru list out the things suitable for your cultivation and send them to you. Take a look yourselves."

Hong and Thor nodded, and they also bought quite a few things according to their own needs.

In the end, the old man happily escorted the three out of the shop and gave each of them a Membership Card, which could be used for discounts.

"Next, you two go sign up at the Qianwu Dojo, then you can return to Earth," Gu Ce said to the two of them.

"Mm." The two nodded in unison.

Having come out once, they had seen the prosperity of the universe, and it had also made them realize how weak they were!

They had to seize every moment to cultivate and become stronger so that they could protect Earth!

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