Swallowing the Stars: The Puzzle of Everything!

Chapter 10 'Life Inspirers'

With Nolan's safety confirmed, Perseus was finally able to relax completely.

He then listened to the former ramble on and on until they both ran out of things to say, at which point Perseus suggested hanging up.

They clearly knew that this should be the last contact in the near future.

This is, after all, behind enemy lines!

In human territory, one must be careful in whatever one does, as overly frequent communication often causes unnecessary trouble.

To avoid endangering each other, they should keep their distance until they have truly matured.

And without Nolan as a "burden"...

Now that Perseus has officially infiltrated human territory, he is also thinking about his future plans, such as how he can use the power of the human race to climb the ranks.

Join one of the five major factions and become a lone wolf...

Perhaps the most important thing now is to confirm the current timeline, since it relates to my future cultivation plan.

The best way to confirm the timeline is through the Genius Battle!

"If I can't investigate the higher-ups, surely I can investigate Luo Feng or the Nine Swords?"

Perseus quickly entered the key information and searched for relevant people through big data, but he soon discovered that none of these people had been recorded.

Before Luo Feng was born, the Nine Swords were nameless.

These two points alone are enough to show that the timeline is still far off.

However, having an earlier timeline has its disadvantages, because without them, many treasures cannot be obtained—Meteorite Star hasn't even been built yet, and Hu Yanbo is probably still playing in the mud in some corner. In the current situation, he probably can't even think about Locke Divine Water, which is ranked number one on the Devouring Must-Eat List.

"After going around in circles, we can only rely on [Puzzle of Everything]."

Perseus sighed and began to think about specific solutions.

Using the analytical abilities of a cheat code to cosplay as a pharmacist? Certified pharmacists mean information disclosure; providing drug formulas would be aiding the enemy.

Being a mercenary? Doing missions and stuff is such a hassle.

Moreover, once you enter the core layer, you'll probably have to complete tasks assigned by those idiotic high-level humans, undergo what's called the highest-score review, and be judged by your own relatives and friends.

Perseus's eyes flickered slightly as he devised a compromise!

Joining only the outer perimeter of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance, selling the treasures obtained from puzzle pieces, making money with small investments, and purchasing various precious treasures at auctions...

Even if you can't access the core, obtaining general resources, such as a spot to comprehend the initial universe, is still not difficult.

"For now, I'll just fish around on Galer Star. I'll use second-tier treasures to catch third-tier fish. With a merchant guild involved, my cultivation speed will be much faster."

"Once I reach the ninth level of the cosmic level, I will join the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance."

"Back on Kungula Star, there weren't the conditions, but now that we're in space, I need to find a way to obtain a clone..."

"Regarding these two matters, the most urgent task is still to establish a base of influence across human territory... As for finding ways to contact narrow-minded geniuses like Moro from the original story... infiltration is not something I should be considering right now..."

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Soon, in Gomorrah, the main city of Galer, a narrow shop appeared on the most famous corner of the central street.

The shop's signboard reads "Life Inspirer" in five large characters written in the universal language.

There is no opening notice, and no virtual link.

There was only a young, drowsy boss with fiery red hair, swirling a glass of iced drink as lazy and unreliable as himself, and playing a very complicated puzzle game.

The first guest was a brown-haired, purple-eyed boy.

The planetary-level kid, who had just stepped out of his house and hadn't yet been properly disciplined, was always thinking about striking it rich, but his pupils contracted when he saw the product catalog in the corner of the shop.

First-tier life crystal core (small), price: 1 cosmic coin

First-tier life crystal core (medium), price: 100 cosmic coins

First-tier life crystal core (large), price: 1 cosmic coins

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Second-tier life crystal core (small), price: 100 million cosmic coins

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This price...

"Boss, you're robbing me!"

The boy stared wide-eyed at Perseus in disbelief.

"A second-tier Force weapon only costs a few million Bright Coins, but what kind of Life Crystal Core are you offering? A small portion of a second-tier Life Crystal Core costs 100 million Cosmic Coins! What kind of miraculous pill is this? Can it directly increase one's strength?"

"Can."

Seemingly feeling disturbed, Perseus looked up and quickly sized up the boy with his 'shrewd' eyes. His gaze swept over the boy's clothes, and after confirming that the other was not a troublemaking pauper, he immediately curled up the corners of his lips.

He's a fat sheep!

"A first-tier life crystal core can enhance a planetary-level strength by one level without any side effects, and the breakthrough can be completed within half a day."

"Each level (small, medium, large) corresponds to three minor realms. The small portion can improve your strength from the first to the third level of the Planetary Realm, the medium portion from the fourth to the sixth level, and the large portion from the seventh to the ninth level..."

"Following this logic, the second-tier life crystal core naturally corresponds to the Eternal Star level."

"So, young master from the guard captain's mansion, do you still think this price is high?"

Not high at all! This price is not high at all!

When it comes to various cultivation resources that enhance strength, the first thing to consider is the absorption effect and whether there will be any side effects after use. The second thing to consider is the speed of improvement. The value of such treasures that improve strength without side effects far exceeds their own grade. The key is not how many levels they can be upgraded, but that seemingly insignificant 'rapid improvement'.

"Are you sure this thing can really provide a rapid improvement?"

The boy pointed to the price tag, his expression somewhat moved. Perseus's lips curled up almost imperceptibly as he heard the barely concealed excitement in the boy's voice.

"Would you mind trying it, young master?"

"This is Galer Star, where there are more than dozens of cosmic-level powerhouses. Although I am also a cosmic-level powerhouse, I don't need to offend so many of my peers so openly. After all, I have heard that the domain lord is behind the city lord's mansion."

Perseus deliberately lowered his voice when he said the last sentence.

Unexpectedly, the young man nodded seriously, completely ignoring the fact that the person sitting in front of him was a genuine cosmic-level being.

"Your senior was very wise!"

"My father comes from a domain lord family. He has been able to gain a foothold in various administrative stars. His connections are very deep and complex, so he is naturally not afraid of any threats."

"Since you're so confident in your stuff, then give me... a small first-tier life crystal core and a medium-sized first-tier life crystal core first."

Soon, two purple crystals appeared on the table.

It glowed with a faint purple light, yet it attracted the boy's attention the moment it appeared. In particular, he could feel that his body seemed to have an instinctive desire for this treasure.

"Senior, give me the account!!!"

Perseus pointed to the number on one side.

As the boy completed his transformation, he grabbed the life crystal and rushed out without a care in the world. But after only two steps, he turned back and stood in front of Perseus.

"This must be difficult to make, right?"

"No matter where the goods come from, reserve a copy for me for the rest of the shipment. Don't worry about the final payment... By the way, senior, I haven't formally introduced myself yet. My name is Tucker Niens, and I come from the main branch of the Niens family..."

After saying that, Tucker Neins quickly left the shop.

However, compared to the energetic young man, Perseus, who had already learned about some aspects of the planet, couldn't help but have a flicker in his eyes, as if he had heard some interesting news.

Are they the domain lord families whose main business is cultivating planets?

Perhaps, I can use this opportunity to establish a relationship with them. As long as I handle it properly and appropriately show some of the raw material consumption of the life crystal cores, the value of the life crystal cores will not attract the attention of these domain lord forces, but will arouse the covetousness of some universe-level powerhouses.

Fishing...it's always more fun if you have patience...