Settling Down

"How do you find this house?" a man in a suit asked, following Lu Zhiyu with a face full of smiles.

Lu Zhiyu stood before a villa, looking left and right before walking a full circle around the spacious courtyard. This was a townhouse located in the Kensington district of London, spanning over three hundred square meters across six floors, including the basement. Kensington was a wealthy neighborhood with excellent security, convenient transportation, and comprehensive surrounding amenities.

Lu Zhiyu took a look; the overall decor was primarily white, with great attention paid to detail, featuring that elegant and refined European style. The interior furnishings were also highly technological and modern, and the courtyard was large enough for one to relax, sunbathe, or play in.

Lu Zhiyu nodded. "How much?"

The man's smile became even more cordial. "The original price for this villa was 9.3 million pounds, but since you were referred by Ms. Sharp, and the owner is a friend of hers, he said nine million would suffice!"

Lu Zhiyu did the math; it was nearly eighty million yuan. This was a true luxury property, not cheap, but Lu Zhiyu did like it. To be honest, he didn't care as much about money as he used to. Having won ten million dollars in Las Vegas previously, he figured he would just treat it as buying a villa.

Lu Zhiyu nodded. "Very well, I'll take it. When can I move in?"

The man bowed slightly. "You may move in at any time. The furniture and facilities inside are all fully equipped. If you require any services, feel free to contact me, and I will ensure everything is arranged for you!"

Being wealthy was indeed quite nice; one could buy whatever one wanted and get whatever one desired. With nine million pounds spent, the ownership of the house had transferred to him. Sitting in the living room, he could see the bright floor-to-ceiling windows. The hall and the second floor were integrated, creating a sense of immense height and space, with a staircase in the middle turning toward the second floor.

A deer head hung above the fireplace, and the walls were adorned with large abstract paintings and built-in bookshelves, giving the place a distinct character. Lu Zhiyu had only been sitting for a short while when the doorbell rang. He looked over to see Zoe Sharp standing by her car, dressed in a black mid-length dress, appearing both graceful and charming. Lu Zhiyu walked over to welcome her inside.

While traveling the world, Lu Zhiyu had used his Sub-Brain to record common languages into his linguistic database. Through the Sub-Brain's infusion and prompts, he learned very quickly. "You knew I had chosen this place so quickly? It seems that person from the agency is your spy!"

Zoe immediately replied, "Oh, I came to deliver some documents. I asked a shipyard, and this is the model they provided. Take a look!"

Lu Zhiyu picked them up and thanked Zoe. He didn't have many friends here, and without her help, he would likely have faced quite a bit more trouble.

Although Zoe had some interest in Lu Zhiyu, she wasn't the type to be overly passionate, and Lu Zhiyu didn't want to get involved with a woman of such high status and potential complications. He kept a constant distance, and after they looked at the rooms and chatted for a bit, he saw her off.

"This one seems a bit small."

"This one won't do."

"This one seems alright."

Because the spiritual power and deified blood Lu Zhiyu could currently utilize were too limited, he decided to try other directions. To experiment and observe the characteristics of deified creatures, Lu Zhiyu decided to attempt to transform the soul of the Tree of Life into a deified creature!

Since such life forms were too dangerous and the space inside the Space Castle was too small, Lu Zhiyu decided to conduct the experiment on the seas of Maria World. However, he needed a yacht to facilitate his trips out to sea and his experiments; he couldn't constantly use his spiritual power to maintain his presence on the water, and he needed to observe them at close range in the ocean.

Additionally, Lu Zhiyu used another identity to order a batch of professional medical equipment from Paul Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.

Previously, because Lu Zhiyu's consumption of such equipment was high, he had always tried to save where he could and opted for cheaper options. This time, he prepared to use only the best. Furthermore, he had discussed the construction of nutrient tanks and stasis pods with people online; such items were very helpful for the modification and synthesis of life and were essential for Lu Zhiyu.

However, Lu Zhiyu wasn't certain if he could successfully build them. For now, he had ordered materials from Paul Medical Equipment and several other companies to see if he could manage it.

The most difficult parts to produce were the nutrient solution and the repair fluid, but for Lu Zhiyu, these were already readily available. When he had modified his own body twice before, he had used nutrient solutions, so he felt a certain degree of confidence in creating seemingly high-tech items like nutrient tanks and stasis pods!

The order had been placed, but it would take some time for the items to arrive; logistics abroad were not as developed or as fast as they were back home. Lu Zhiyu decided to first settle on what kind of ship to buy.

Buying a yacht wasn't simple; there were a series of procedures, which the manufacturer would help complete upon ordering. Beyond that, however, one had to possess a crew competency certificate and rent a mooring space.

Most importantly, after reviewing the data on the yachts, Lu Zhiyu realized that most were not in stock. From ordering to delivery, it would take anywhere from six months to a year, and Lu Zhiyu couldn't afford to wait that long!

"Forget it, with this free time, I might as well go to the harbor and pick one out to take away immediately. It's not like I'm going to be sailing it in this world anyway!"

Lu Zhiyu made up his mind to go to the seaside and pick one that caught his eye. However, he didn't know much about ships and didn't know how to pilot them, so he decided to look up introductions online first.

Lu Zhiyu flipped through introductions about ships, precautions for piloting, and the specific considerations for operating different models and sizes. He found that it was quite complex and couldn't be covered in a book or two, especially large vessels, which were simply impossible for one person to operate!

While browsing online, he unexpectedly discovered a target that made his heart race. The moment he saw it, his eyes seemed to light up.

"Wow, this is amazing. If I could get my hands on this, it would be epic!"

Lu Zhiyu clicked his mouse and stared for a long time. The image clearly showed an aircraft carrier with the Stars and Stripes flying above it—a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Lu Zhiyu felt that this was the true romance of a man and the sea!

However, if he were to steal this thing, the whole world would likely explode. Lu Zhiyu stroked his chin, seriously considering whether he should do it. Even if he couldn't sail it, using it as a sea base and research laboratory wouldn't be bad. He was incredibly curious about such things, especially since it was nuclear-powered!

"Should I do it?"