58 First Pot of Gold (1/2)

No matter who it was, when someone suddenly came out and referred you as a master, you would definitely be stunned.

”You must surely be a genetic martial master. I've been observing you as you cleared the monsters and discovered that you are experimenting continuously with many types of genetic formulas!” The silver-haired man spoke solicitously. ”Can I offer 500 star coins to buy a primeval gene module from you?”

What? There's such a good thing?

Feng Lin was puzzled.

Gene modules were virtual accessories, and one would be able to obtain them without using real money. But now, there was actually someone willing to spend 500 star coins to buy one from him?

Did this man mistake him as a genetic martial artist who specialized in genes evolution study?

Feng Lin thought it must be so.

But then again, one couldn't help but say that with his genetic equation, he was truly an innate geneticist. No wonder others would be mistaken about his identity.

Since there was such a good deal before his eyes, he naturally wouldn't miss out on it.

In any case, he had already tested out the power of all his gene modules and already knew how to evolve them. If he wanted to, he could assemble new ones anytime. Since he could use these old gene modules to exchange for real money, why not?

”Sure!” Feng Lin nodded.

”You agree?” That silver-haired man was extremely happy. He had a face filled with yearning. ”Let's do the trade now then.”

”What type of gene module do you want?” Feng Lin opened up his interface and showed his primeval gene modules to the silver-haired man.

The people in the surrounding all cast a glance, but they were completely stunned and started panting in disbelief. There were a total of 36 balls of light floating in the air. These were none other than 36 gene modules which represented a total of 36 genetic cultivation pathways.

How many genetic formulas did this man know?

A genetic martial master! This man is undoubtedly a genetic martial master, and he is definitely an expert among geneticists!

”I want this, this, and this. I want all of these!” At this moment, the silver-haired man felt stars dazzling his vision. He didn't know what he wanted exactly. ”Master, can I buy more than one gene module at the same time?”

”Sure!” Feng Lin nodded. Selling one more meant earning one more portion of money. He was naturally willing to do so.

That silver-haired man started for a moment before joy filled his expression. His judgment was good; he actually decided to buy a total of five gene modules in one go. He bought the Storm Gene, Magma Gene, Air Cannon Gene, Blizzard Gene, and the Treant Gene.

The virtual universe was connected to the real universe. There were no such things as virtual coins. Everyone was using real money.

Feng Lin stated his bank account number, and he soon received 2,500 star coins.

The silver-haired man happily kept the gene modules he had purchased. His eyes suddenly gleamed as he appeared to ask in a seemingly casual manner. ”Gene master, may I ask which basic genes did you use to assemble the Storm Gene?”

Upon hearing this question, Feng Lin glanced sideways at him. His only response was ”Hehehehe”.

He didn't reveal anything.

What a joke.

Gene modules were not considered anything. What was truly valuable were the genetic formulas. This man wanted the genetic formulas for 500 star coins?

Even 5,000 star coins were not enough!

Wouldn't it be an extremely foolish act if he revealed the secret?

Genetic formulas might appear simple, but it was actually something that could only be derived through countless amounts of research and development. The difficulty of creating a genetic formula was insanely high.

For example:

Airflow Gene x2 + Cloudmist Gene x3 + Moisture Gene x1 = Frost Gene

Airflow Gene x3 + Cloudmist Gene x4 + Moisture Gene x4 = Rain Gene

Many people all understood that the Airflow Gene, Cloudmist Gene, and Moisture Gene could be combined and assembled into two different sets of genes. However, only a rare few knew the following three other genetic formulas.

Airflow Gene x4 + Cloudmist Gene x2 + Moisture Gene x1 = Hurricane Gene

Airflow Gene x2 + Cloudmist Gene x5 + Moisture Gene x4 = Thunder Gene

Airflow Gene x6 + Cloudmist Gene x7 + Moisture Gene x5 = Storm Gene

As to why others didn't know that there were three additional sets of genes which could be assembled, it was because there was a saying in cultivation—strengthening brooks for no regrets.

Once one overly strengthened a gene, there would be no way to reverse the strengthening process unless one used a gene rejection technique to completely remove the awakened gene. In addition, if one used that technique, it would mean that they would forever be unable awaken that particular mythological gene again. Also, the human body couldn't withstand the usage of the gene rejection technique for too many times. In serious cases, overuse would cause one's entire set of awakened genes to breakdown as that person became crippled.

In any case, although the virtual universe was just a simulation of reality, things couldn't be created randomly without proper data to support it.

If you didn't know the actual genetic formula and randomly strengthened your genes, the virtual universe would also find it impossible to assemble the gene sets.

Hence, for the development of every new genetic formula, the experience gained from the journey of countless people's cultivation paths were the price needed. In addition, the more a gene was strengthened, the harder it would be to continue strengthening it. One needed great talent before they could do so.

An example was Feng Lin's evolution path: the Monkey Gene x10 + Stonebirth Gene x10 = Stone Monkey Gene. It looked simple on the surface, but how would the common people of the Interstellar Era who awakened these basic genes be able to strengthen them to 10 points each?

Even elite and powerful cultivators didn't discover this formula. What was the reason behind this?