Sense of Security

Purple Phoenix Planet is one of the few important planets in the Jialan Empire. With its highly developed commerce and great prosperity, it attracts a large number of powerful individuals.

Not only are there Domain Lord Rank experts, but also Universe Rank and a vast number of Stellar Rank powerhouses.

As an Apprentice Rank, Su Ke feels absolutely no sense of safety here.

Therefore, his first step is to improve his own security.

First, Su Ke purchases a Smart AI at a shop; he did not possess this tool before.

With the assistance of a Smart AI, he can clearly scout the strength of others instead of relying on sensing their aura.

Previously, walking down the street felt like an ant wandering into Jurassic Park—he was completely blind, trembling with fear, and walking on thin ice, knowing that anyone could crush him with a single step.

An auxiliary Smart AI can detect the life aura of a Universe Rank level 9 being.

As for a Domain Lord? They can completely retract their aura, at least to the point where a standard auxiliary Smart AI cannot detect them.

The reason for this is that once one reaches the Domain Lord Rank, their core becomes the Life Core (Singularity), allowing their aura to be completely retracted within it. The outside world cannot detect it at all.

Su Ke touches the black bracers on his right arm, which feature golden, tech-infused patterns and feel as smooth as crystal. He probes the passersby; according to the seller's introduction, even at close range, this kind of scanning is not easily discovered by others, so Su Ke acts with newfound boldness.

"That muscular man on the left, bare-chested and looking like a savage, is a Planetary Rank level 9."

"The lizard-man with a single horn at the eleven o'clock position is only Planetary Rank level 1?"

"That little girl walking out of the hotel, only as tall as my calf... Gasp... she is actually a Stellar Rank level 9 powerhouse?"

Su Ke feels like his horizons have been broadened, deeply understanding the meaning of "don't judge a book by its cover."

His hometown was nothing like this place, where you could run into Stellar Rank powerhouses just walking down the street.

After purchasing the Smart AI, he buys nothing else; his second step is to head to the slave market.

When a person strikes it rich, their biggest worry is others setting their sights on them.

Wealth without the strength to protect it is a disaster.

Since he cannot raise his own strength instantly and does not want to hire bodyguards with questionable loyalty, the best choice is to purchase slaves to serve as guards.

In truth, slaves are not inherently loyal.

However, the minds of these slaves have had a "Bio-Chip" implanted, which then fuses with their brain. Once implanted, it cannot be removed, ensuring complete loyalty to their master! To destroy the chip, one must destroy the brain! And the soul of a human powerhouse resides in the Consciousness Sea!

Therefore, destroying the head means certain death. Unless... one becomes a Domain Lord! The soul of a Domain Lord powerhouse can already leave the brain, allowing them to destroy the chip within the head. Thus... theoretically, with a "Bio-Chip" implanted, the strongest a slave can be is Universe Rank level 9!

Inside the slave market, which covers hundreds of kilometers and is packed with people, a white-haired youth in black clothes wanders about.

"The slave mall with the best reputation here is... Citu Mall." Following the navigation, Su Ke walks toward his target. Unable to distinguish which shop is better, he simply goes for the best one; after all, his own life is at stake.

Citu Mall has stood for a million years with a powerful background. The slaves they provide have clear origins, and their after-sales service is excellent, earning them rave reviews.

Passing through various plazas, he hears all sorts of promotional shouts, with many people enthusiastically introducing their wares and soliciting customers.

Apprentice? Planetary Rank? Stellar Rank? They are all commodities, displayed and sold just like cattle or sheep.

The cruelty of the law of the jungle in the universe is vividly displayed here.

Before long, a massive, ostentatious building appears in Su Ke's line of sight. Citu Slave Mall covers a vast area, and its presence and scale are among the best in the city, truly magnificent.

"I want to buy Stellar Rank slaves." Upon entering, Su Ke does not waste time and goes straight to the person in charge.

In the universe, Planetary Rank at most serves as hired muscle or servants; they have little use! Only Stellar Rank is the optimal level for bodyguards and servants.

And a Stellar Rank level 1 is over ten times stronger than a Planetary Rank level 9!

The female manager, draped in thin black gauze, with a curvaceous figure, a plunging neckline, and green wavy hair—but with a thick, black snake tail below—hears that a big business opportunity has arrived and immediately greets Su Ke with fiery enthusiasm.

"Customer, what are your requirements? Our mall has everything; no matter what kind of slave you ask for, we will definitely satisfy you."

Despite her aura as a Stellar Rank powerhouse, she has no airs at all, treating Su Ke with great courtesy and enthusiasm. Seeing that Su Ke is young, she even intentionally leads him toward the beautiful female slaves, hoping to pique his interest.

Su Ke does not pay much attention to the flashy, uniquely featured female slaves and gets straight to the point. "Which of your Stellar Rank slaves are most suitable as bodyguards?"

Boa, the snake-woman, cannot help but take another look at the immature, weak youth before her who isn't even Planetary Rank. However, a customer who asks to buy Stellar Rank slaves right off the bat is clearly no ordinary person. She doesn't think he would dare to come here and play games with her; such customers are worth her extra effort. After all, competition among managers like her is fierce, and she needs the sales performance.

"Customer, these are the Stellar Rank slaves currently available in our mall. Take a look and see if any satisfy you. There are others not present here, and I have detailed information on them as well."

Su Ke looks at the Stellar Rank slaves, who radiate terrifying auras that make his soul tremble.

Just feeling their aura is enough to make him nearly lose his footing.

Terrifyingly strong!

The gap between Apprentice Rank and Stellar Rank is more than ten million times over.

However, a subtle feeling immediately arises in his heart.

These terrifying powerhouses, thousands and tens of thousands of times stronger than him, are now left for him to pick and choose as servants.

They are treated just like pigs and dogs; it is truly pathetic... Su Ke thinks to himself as he sees the numb expressions in the slaves' eyes.

Su Ke does not like slave traders, but he lacks the ability to change the current situation. He has no sense of security himself, so he can only ensure that he will treat these slaves well.

In a spacious reception room, Su Ke sits before a luxurious Starlight Ink-Crystal Table. A virtual projection appears before him, displaying the appearances, heights, detailed strength statistics, racial data, and more of a large number of slaves—including their prices!

Stellar Rank slaves are very expensive, and the stronger they are, the more costly they become.

A Stellar Rank level 1 warrior costs 1 million.

A Stellar Rank nine martial artist costs 5 billion.

As for a Psychic Master, the price is three times that of a martial artist at the same level!

After careful selection, Su Ke finally settled on a Sti Race Stellar Rank nine martial artist for 5.6 billion, and a Kalu Race Stellar Rank nine Psychic Master for 19.8 billion; one male and one female, both with appearances that fit standard human aesthetics.

The Sti Race is strong in physical body, and this Sti Race martial artist is also skilled with the blade, making him perfect to serve as a teacher for Su Ke's own path as a martial artist.

As for the Kalu Race, they are known for producing Psychic Masters and are quite famous in the slave market. This woman is also highly skilled in using telekinetic weapons for flight, which means she can carry him away in a crisis—this was one of the reasons Su Ke chose her.

Of course, they currently possess nothing, so Su Ke, as their master, must provide their weapons, armor, and everything else.

Although it is expensive, he has made up his mind; since he is going to buy, he must buy the best of the Stellar Rank.

Nothing is more important than his own life.

"You have a great eye, customer. These slaves even have the potential to reach Universe Rank; you definitely won't lose out on this purchase." Seeing the large contract appear, which meant her commission was guaranteed, Boa the snake-woman smiled even more brilliantly and began to flatter him.

Su Ke just smiled slightly. He wasn't stupid; how could he not know the difficulty of breaking through from Stellar Rank to Universe Rank? Potential to reach Universe Rank? Well, one in a hundred thousand could be considered having potential, he supposed.