Danger Strikes

The Mechanical Arm had originally had a Physical Level of 130 points, yet it had unleashed a Physical Level of 350 points.

There was only one explanation—the Su Ming standing before him was a Brain Domain Developer. His Brain Domain Level had reached over 120 points, which was what ultimately allowed a Mechanical Arm with only 130 points of Physical Level to unleash 350 points of Physical Level.

Now, Warren stared at Su Ming, unable to say a word. Su Ming seemed so mysterious to him.

His mechanical fundamentals were so solid that they were suffocating, and he was also a Gene Warrior who had developed his brain domain!

It was simply impossible.

Even this level... A level exceeding 120 points completely belonged within the range of a Level 2 Gene Warrior. In other words, was Su Ming already a Level 2 Gene Warrior?

Even if one had started cultivating from inside the womb, it would have been difficult to master both at the same time, right?

Warren was utterly flustered.

One had to know that Gene Warriors were also classified into different types. One type had developed their brain domains, while the other had not.

Those who had developed their brain domains could pilot mechas and greatly enhance their combat power.

Those who had not developed their brain domains had only the strength of their physical bodies. In terms of combat power, they could indeed contend with mecha warriors, but they were ultimately lacking the amplification provided by Brain Domain Level.

"Is it that strange?"

Su Ming looked at Warren in surprise and shook his head.

"It's unbelievably strange!" Warren nodded with complete seriousness, then asked, "You're clearly a Gene Warrior. You don't need to obey the law and can come out to help the front lines. Why did you come here to waste five years?"

After hearing Warren's words, Su Ming fell silent for a long while before shaking his head. "I didn't come here to waste time!"

Warren was taken aback. He glanced at Su Ming and vaguely sensed that Su Ming seemed to have some indescribable troubles. He smiled, then quickly changed the subject. "I'm so envious of you. I want to become a Gene Warrior too, but..."

"Hmm?" Su Ming looked at Warren curiously.

Warren gave a bitter laugh and said, "My family didn't have the money. We couldn't afford the medicine to unlock the gene lock, and now I've already passed the best time to unlock it! I can only remain like this..."

A trace of gloom appeared in Warren's eyes.

However, Su Ming quickly shook his head and disagreed. "The gene lock is merely a lock. It doesn't matter whether it's opened early or late. As long as you continue cultivating, the genes in your body will keep accumulating energy. When you eventually open the gene lock, it will all erupt at once!"

Warren froze, then asked doubtfully, "Really?"

Su Ming nodded seriously.

This view was completely different from the mainstream understanding of gene locks in interstellar society.

Interstellar society believed that cultivation could only produce results after the gene lock was opened, while all cultivation before that merely laid a foundation for the body.

However, Su Ming cultivated a technique different from those of mainstream society, so he now had a different perspective on genetic matters!

The gene lock was just a lock. Its existence would not prevent the body from continuing to cultivate.

"Then in that case... I'll resume cultivating the genes starting today. If things really are as you say, then once I've saved enough money, I'll buy a Gene Potion myself and unlock the gene lock in my body!"

A trace of hope burst from Warren's eyes, making him seem to radiate vigorous vitality.

Su Ming smiled and nodded.

"Let's go! We're heading back!"

"Sure!"

After returning to the dormitory, Su Ming placed the Mechanical Arm beside himself, a satisfied look appearing on his face.

Su Ming was fairly satisfied with this Mechanical Arm.

Moreover, there was plenty of trouble on a logistics planet like this. Having a Mechanical Arm for self-defense was also reassuring.

Su Ming then sank his mind into his body and observed the changes in his power.

Warren's guess had been correct. After cultivating for a week, Su Ming had directly reached the realm of a Level 2 Gene Warrior.

With the support of Starlight Points, Su Ming's cultivation speed was more than ten times faster than before!

Originally, he had needed a month or two to advance to a Level 2 Gene Warrior, but now, after only a week, he had already advanced to the level of a Gene Warrior.

Su Ming's Physical Level and Brain Domain Level were now 131 points and 124 points, respectively.

In the end, his Brain Domain Level increased more slowly. Even though Su Ming's mechanical skills were extremely solid and allowed him to improve relatively quickly, they were still slower than the Physical Level he could raise using Starlight Points!

Su Ming shook his head, settled his mind, and prepared to begin his daily cultivation.

The day's work—disassembly, carving, reassembly, and so on—had brought him more than 40 Starlight Points.

These Starlight Points could once again support Su Ming through an entire night of cultivation.

But at that moment, Su Ming suddenly opened his eyes, a trace of wariness flashing through them.

What was happening?

Su Ming was secretly startled. However, having cultivated the Starry Sky Limitless Heavenly Art, his sensitivity to auras and danger had reached an extremely keen level.

At that moment, he clearly sensed something amiss gradually approaching him.

How could Su Ming dare to continue cultivating? He picked up the newly modified Mechanical Arm beside the bed and warily looked toward the door.

He could sense it. That feeling of wrongness was coming from outside the door.

Although Su Ming could not explain what was strange about it, the wariness in his heart did not lessen in the slightest.

Suddenly, a faint sound came from outside the door, like the sound of a trigger being pulled.

The sound was extremely faint. If it had not already been nighttime, with no overly noisy sounds around him, Su Ming probably would not have heard it either.

Almost instantly, a terrifying sense of crisis surged into Su Ming's heart.

Su Ming did not hesitate. His body instantly flashed to the side.

The bed behind him exploded in the next moment, and flames instantly engulfed the room.

"Ding!"

Su Ming did not hesitate. He immediately attached the Mechanical Arm, then broke through the window and smashed his way out.

He rolled across the ground and landed steadily.

Behind him was already a sea of flames. If Su Ming had dodged even a little more slowly, he would probably have been killed by a single shot, leaving not even a trace of his corpse!

Su Ming felt a lingering fear, then moved and ran outside the mechanical workshop.

"Huh?"

At that moment, Su Ming heard a soft exclamation reach his ears.

Then a man dressed in plainclothes and wearing an indifferent expression walked out of the darkness.

He glanced at Su Ming as he fled, and a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.

"Wasn't I told that this Su Ming was an idiot?... Could it be that the Young Master was deceived by him?"

"Fortunately, the Young Master was cautious enough to have me come deal with him personally..."

"Today, I'll eliminate this future threat for the Young Master!"

The man muttered to himself. Then he moved, vanishing into the dark night in an instant.