Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 136 Cultivation and Growth

In the capital of pharmacists, within a manor spanning hundreds of miles.

This manor was arranged by Master Yu Chen for Qin Mu to use for cultivation. After all the matters concerning inheritance were settled, Qin Mu moved in here to begin his cultivation.

For powerful beings in the universe, this level of manor is not considered large, because the space required for martial arts practice alone is usually enormous.

Not to mention that pharmacists also need to conduct various pharmaceutical experiments, requiring a huge laboratory.

In the cultivation room, Qin Mu opened the "Bloodline Evolution" secret method and began to study it carefully.

Having gained experience from studying the "Primitive Insect Codex," Qin Mu found it easy to get started with "Bloodline Evolution," and he quickly mastered the basic techniques.

"My approach to studying bloodlines is similar to my teacher's. Compared to the 'Primitive Insect Codex,' this 'Bloodline Evolution' is obviously a bit rougher, and it's also a step behind in terms of mystery."

However, *Bloodline Evolution* is specifically designed for human bloodlines, used for the evolution of human bloodlines. Given my current research into bloodlines, *Bloodline Evolution* is actually more suitable for me.

The more Qin Mu studied it, the more he felt that "Bloodline Evolution" coincided with many of his own ideas, and he made rapid progress in his research on the path of bloodlines.

As you read, you might unconsciously immerse yourself in the swarm of insects and begin to calculate using their immense computing power.

In the mother nest, inspired by insights from "Bloodline Evolution," one insect egg after another begins to gestate.

After the apprenticeship banquet, Qin Mu gained an enormous amount of cultivation and research resources. If used normally, he could use them for hundreds of years without running out!

There's absolutely no need to worry about resources.

"Master the first level of 'Bloodline Evolution' within three years, and the second level within ten years?"

Thinking about the task his teacher had assigned him, Qin Mu thought to himself.

This requirement is extremely difficult for the average pharmacist; mastering the first level means being able to perfectly prepare fifth-level bloodline potions.

A month ago, I could barely concoct a fifth-grade bloodline potion, but it was precisely because of this that I was accepted as a disciple by my teacher.

At that time, the teacher's evaluation of me was not high; I was considered one of the worse candidates among the fifth-grade bloodline potions.

It may seem easy to go from poor to perfect mastery of this requirement within three years, but in reality, it is extremely difficult.

This isn't something that can be achieved simply by having enough resources; it requires mastering extremely profound knowledge of bloodlines.

To perfectly create a bloodline potion, one needs to have an extremely high level of knowledge about bloodlines.

Ninety-nine percent of pharmacists take decades or even centuries to reach this level.

Not to mention breaking through to the second level and cultivating a star-level bloodline.

This is a qualitative change.

Being able to do this would make one a master of potions in the universe, and even Virtual Universe Company would want to recruit them!

An adult star level, such a bloodline is considered high-level even in the universe.

People of this bloodline level can reach the Eternal Star level simply by eating and drinking, and with a little cultivation, reaching the Universe level is not difficult.

What does this mean?

Even the ruler of a rudimentary universe nation is only at the universe level.

Generally, only one galaxy can produce a cosmic-level one!

Such powerful individuals are readily available to alchemy masters, who can acquire them in bulk.

Which major power doesn't need such talent?

In the pharmacist hierarchy of the Virtual Universe Company, being able to concoct a Star-level bloodline already qualifies one as a Level 3 pharmacist, a status comparable to a Realm Lord.

Therefore, mastering the second level within ten years is extremely difficult.

Of course, this applies to ordinary pharmacists.

For myself?

"The goal my teacher set for me isn't too high. It's probably because I'm going to participate in the Genius Battle, so that's why they arranged it this way."

"My teacher is unaware of the existence of the swarm, and not knowing that studying it will not affect my cultivation."

"One year! Reach the second level of Bloodline Evolution within one year."

Qin Mu secretly set a goal for himself.

Within one year, one must be able to concoct a potion for fourth-grade bloodline, and within three years, one must reach third-grade bloodline.

With the help of the insect swarm, the Primitive Insect Codex, and the Bloodline Evolution, Qin Mu felt confident.

"Besides the research on bloodlines, controlling the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Wheel also requires a lot of time and energy."

Qin Mu frowned slightly, thinking to himself.

Bloodline research can be conducted by the Mother Nest, but the Myriad Wheels can only rely on its own human form.

"It's more comfortable to cultivate here on Earth; there are many things that are inconvenient to do here."

Having cultivated here for some time, Qin Mu still felt somewhat uncomfortable despite the large space.

But since the teacher had just given him many treasures and secret techniques, it wouldn't be appropriate to leave immediately.

"I'll focus on my cultivation for a while. I still have a lot of questions I want to ask my senior brothers and teacher. I'll tell the teacher about going back after some time has passed."

After making his decision, Qin Mu stopped thinking about it and focused on cultivating.

Every day, he either studies bloodlines, controls the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly Wheel, or comprehends the realms of metal and fire.

If there's anything you don't understand, think about it carefully first. If you still don't understand, go find your senior or teacher.

Teacher Yu Chen would also give Qin Mu lessons from time to time, or arrange for Qin Mu to attend courses taught by powerful pharmacists at the pharmacist headquarters in the virtual universe.

This kind of cultivation was something Qin Mu had never experienced before when he cultivated alone, and his progress far exceeded that of cultivating alone.

Spiritual practice, especially research, cannot be accomplished by working in isolation.

Qin Mu understood this principle back on Earth, so after joining the military, he spent a long time in the military's laboratories every day.

However, as his research progressed, people on Earth could no longer keep up with his thinking.

This is especially true after acquiring the Zerg heritage.

Upon arriving at the pharmacist headquarters in Black Dragon Mountain, Qin Mu felt as if he had returned to Earth and had just entered the research lab.

If you have any questions, you can ask your senior colleagues or master, or you can communicate with other pharmacists to gain inspiration.

Qin Mu gradually gained his own reputation at the pharmacist headquarters.

With the help of his senior brother Ronnie, Qin Mu applied to the Virtual Universe Company for his own research project, which was of course about the evolution of human bloodlines.

Once the project is approved by Virtual Universe Company, it will be able to obtain a large amount of research resources.

When Qin Mu had prepared all the necessary documents and went to apply, as expected, he received the green light all the way and passed the application smoothly.

There was nothing I could do; the person approving it was my mentor.

……

While Qin Mu was focusing on his cultivation in the City of Pharmacists, earth-shaking changes were taking place on Earth.

"What? I'm going to be in charge of controlling a planet? Are you kidding me!"

On Earth, in the capital of China, Li Dawei, the former military leader of the Jiangnan Base City, looked at the old man in front of him with a surprised expression.

"That's right, we will arrange for a first-tier cosmic-level slave and one hundred star-level slaves to go with you to take over this planet."

This planet is extremely important; you must ensure it belongs entirely to China!

The old man opposite Li Dawei spoke with a serious expression.

"I'm good at fighting monsters, but I'm really bad at managing planets!"

Li Dawei looked helpless. In the past, due to the imperfections of the cultivation system, his body had suffered severe injuries, preventing him from reaching the intermediate War God level.

However, with the development of self-healing medicines on Earth and the unlimited supply of plant spirits, his injuries had long since healed.

Especially after Earth entered the universe, it amassed a massive amount of wealth, and with ample resources, its strength reached the planetary level.

"There's no such thing as 'can't' or 'can't'! I've already transferred everyone I could, otherwise how would I have been able to find you here?"

You should bring two advisors and select a few talented managers to take up your posts as soon as possible!

After becoming an apprentice of that immortal powerhouse, Qin Mu has now bought the entire Milky Way galaxy!

More than 200,000 life-bearing planets are waiting for us to receive them!

We don't have enough manpower to receive them all. But we can't just leave them there unattended, can we?

The old man wore a bittersweet smile.

"We're short-staffed!"

"More than 200,000 inhabited planets! Even if all the management talent on Earth were mobilized, it would still be far from enough."

Li Dawei sighed, then said fiercely.

"I'll go right now! How difficult can it be?"

"The world is changing so fast, I feel like I can't keep up with the times."

Thinking back to a year or two ago, I was still worried about monsters on Earth and the issue of human survival.

Now, inexplicably, I've become the lord of a planet!

"A Galactic Lord! Haha, I never expected that Earth would produce a Galactic Lord!"

After a while of having a headache, Li Dawei burst into laughter again.

"I originally thought that the Huaxia Universe Kingdom that Qin Mu talked about would only have a slight possibility in thousands of years, but it turned out to be achieved so quickly!"

The dignified old man also smiled.

"The luckiest thing about China is having Qin Mu!"

"..."

A spaceship carrying talented individuals from China took off from Earth and headed towards the Cold Moon Star.

Originally just a transit planet, Hanyue Star has now been transformed into a massive starport, where spaceships take off and land, making it extremely prosperous.

These Chinese personnel, entering space for the first time, will undergo training here before being transported to various planets by the Star River Trading Company.

On Earth, as China ventures into space, the shortage of personnel in various fields has reached its limit; every industry is severely lacking in manpower.

With a massive influx of orders, factories have sprung up on every planet in the solar system, and all sorts of automated machines are in full swing, but there is still a shortage of people!

Some jobs cannot be replaced by machines.

To replenish the population, the Chinese government introduced an extremely generous birth subsidy, providing a million Chinese yuan for each child born, with the government covering all of the child's expenses, including food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

But distant water cannot quench an immediate fire; it will be at least twenty years before this group of people grows up.

While Qin Mu was cultivating, the Huaxia Universe Kingdom was also quietly emerging and growing.

I'll post it first, then revise and adjust it.

(End of this chapter)