This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 324 - 176th - [Genetic Warrior], Collector is a Treasure Trove

Chapter 324: 176th Chapter [Genetic Warrior], Collector is a Treasure Trove

Ulrich believed that the other party had understood his meaning and continued, "I will arrange a small floating island for you, where you can work in peace."

This was essentially placing him under house arrest. Li Ming seemed somewhat helpless as he said, "This thing is too complex; I dare not handle it carelessly. Could you provide me with some related technology from the Patriel civilization for me to study carefully?"

Ulrich appeared very indifferent to this request, even considering it a matter of course. If the other party had attempted the repairs immediately, he would not have been reassured.

"Of course, Huo Tan will arrange that for you." Ulrich gestured, and Huo Tan behind him nodded slightly.

As they watched the A-level life form leave, both Ya Ro and Kay couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, casting meaningful glances at Li Ming.

Ignoring them, Li Ming eagerly went up to the third floor, closed the door, and summoned the [Genetic Warrior Ring] from the void.

From his business dealings, he had accumulated over two million metal energy, plus another over two million from looting, adding up to a total of five million to control and then expend.

[Acquired special occupation—Genetic Warrior]

[Genetic Warrior: An experimental path of evolution, possessing the [Key of Evolution] and [Secret Record Fusion], [?] abilities]

[Key of Evolution: The theory of evolution you control will not enjoy the effects of enhancements but can disregard the requirements of the gene seeds.]

[Secret Record Fusion: Consumes metal energy to fuse different Secret Records of Liberation. Number of fusions: 1 (increases with evolutionary levels)]

[Unknown ability: Requires advanced evolutionary levels to reveal.]

After scrutinizing, Li Ming felt stirred,

[The Key of Evolution] was a solution to his urgent needs; he no longer had to deliberately search for theories of evolution suitable for his gene seeds to enjoy the speed of development.

As for the effects, they were mostly elemental enhancements, which he didn’t mind foregoing.

[Secret Record Fusion], needless to say, was something impossible to achieve in the real universe,

And there was a third ability. Judging from the first two, the third ability must be extraordinary.

Indeed, it was a profession worth five million.

After a brief excitement, Li Ming calmed down. The [Genetic Warrior] occupation, having been altered through the Control Bar, wasn’t so transcendent by itself.

"Time to move," Li Ming said as he came down from upstairs.

Ya Ro was still somewhat bewildered. Hearing Li Ming’s words, he snapped out of his daze. Just as he was about to speak, he looked around carefully and quickly approached, lowering his voice, "The fish you want to catch, is it the Collector?"

He had just realized that Li Ming wasn’t actually planning to open a shop; it was merely a pretext to attract the Collector’s attention and then establish a connection.

Li Ming shrugged, his answer self-evident.

Ya Ro was terrified; Li Ming was truly dancing on the razor’s edge. His previous assignment as an undercover agent infiltrated in the Star Hunter Raid Group wasn’t as thrilling as this.

"The Collector is an A-level life form; don’t mess this up," Ya Ro couldn’t help but say.

After packing up simply, about two to three hours later, the island guards arrived, led by a slender Yitelan female with light purple skin.

Her combat armor covered only part of her body, exposing large areas of delicate skin, and her long legs were noticeable. Although her skin wasn’t white and didn’t conform to normal human aesthetics, she had a unique charm.

"I am Cassis, captain of the Collector’s guard," she introduced herself, her expression indifferent, "By the Collector’s order, I am to escort you to Floating Island No. 113."

The soldiers behind her stepped forward to take their already packed luggage.

Ya Ro silently swallowed, Floating Island No. 113 was right near the Collector’s cabinet, less than ten minutes away by spaceship. Was this grand escort really necessary?

The front door was surrounded by many interstellar thugs who were all amazed.

"Tsk, this mechanic has caught the eye of the Collector."

"The Collector loves mechanics, keeps quite a few under him, especially to repair the various strange items he collects."

"Too bad, such a skilled mechanic won’t be available for appointments anymore."

Saber leaned against the doorframe, his eyes flickering. This man had quickly gained the Collector’s favor, and Cassis, the Guard Captain herself, escorted him; this guy must be quite skilled.

Cassis meticulously carried out the Collector’s orders, escorting them to the floating island, which wasn’t very large, covering only about one thousand square kilometers.

Apart from the central control room and a few scattered buildings around it, the majority of the area was completely empty.

"If you need anything, list it for me, and I will bring it to you as soon as possible," Cassis said emotionlessly.

"Um..." Li Ming pondered, "Isn’t there a port here? It’s not good for customers coming for the business I’ve taken on."

Cassis slightly frowned, "You no longer need to do those small businesses; you just need to focus on serving the Collector."

Ya Ro’s expression changed slightly.

"This..." Li Ming hesitated, only to hear Cassis continue, "The Collector has said he hopes you can get to work as soon as possible."

Li Ming sighed, seemingly very reluctant, "Alright."

Getting to work meant repairing the [Antimatter Reassembly Device]; the Collector was indeed in a hurry.

However, just controlling that device required ten million metal energy, not to mention the subsequent repairs.

Repairing and upgrading weren’t the same; Li Ming was already very experienced, like upgrading [Philos Armor], which would cost ten million metal energy.