So, after careful consideration, Gong Chu spoke those words to express his attitude and attempt to further strengthen their relationship.
Was he being too hasty?
After realizing this possibility, Gong Chu restrained his emotions, which was not a difficult task for him.
However, his words grew increasingly respectful.
"Sir, may I ask what type of personal protection you require?"
"I am from the Primordial Sect," Shen Shi simply replied.
Before coming here, he had naturally researched relevant knowledge.
The technology of human civilization three thousand years into the future partly comes from other civilizations within the "Mude System," such as the simulation metamaterial he had traded last time, which he used with great effectiveness; some were independently researched from beginning to end, although this part’s proportion and level weren’t high, merely representing a certain expectation. The largest portion, however, developed upon the inherited technology from the "Worren Fleet."
This is technology focused on bio-modification.
It’s not originally Worren’s technology but comes from the C-level civilization that destroyed them. They cut off the Worren Fleet’s technology tree, rendering them a forever unprogressing, interstellar nomadic fleet, all the while cultivating and exploiting them until an internal conflict led to their destruction, later defeated by humans.
It shows that human development on this path is fraught with difficulty.
Yet it nonetheless became mainstream.
Whether a Collector, Gong Chu before him, or numerous ordinary people, all have undergone extensive bodily modifications, to an extent that scarcely resembles the human appearance.
Far more exaggerated than what is called cyberpunk!
However, even in such an environment, some individuals retain unique features.
—The Primordial Sect.
Maintaining the original human form, keeping the flesh and blood body.
Therefore, after discovering this term, Shen Shi knew exactly how to respond.
"Understood." Gong Chu wasn’t surprised.
The majority of the Yuan Yuan Clan are members of the Primordial Sect.
He was slightly perplexed though.
Replacement modifications are mainstream for personal protection and even combat power, like his own body which can support him in long-term survival and combat in space; with a complete set of external equipment, his combat strength is no less than a powerful warship.
Primordial Sect cannot compare in any way.
"Just bring out the best you have," Shen Shi vaguely guessed at the other’s thoughts and said.
After all, he wasn’t facing a future environment; even without such modifications, it should be sufficient in modern Blue Star.
"Please wait a moment, there is a piece of equipment that suits you very well, but it’s not in my possession."
Gong Chu seemed to have made a decision; after saying this, his form faded once again.
This made Shen Shi internally delighted.
Sounds like a good thing.
Though waiting, he remained patient at the moment, especially while looking at the shop’s abundance of futuristic world weapons and equipment, not feeling bored.
However, the waiting time was slightly longer than he expected.
As long as three-plus hours.
When Gong Chu’s form became substantial once more, the first word he spoke brightened Shen Shi’s eyes.
"This is a top-tier carbon-based biological personal service device from the Daike Civilization."
The civilization that destroyed the Worren Civilization, just twenty-one nodes away from Blue Star, even continuously posing a threat to humanity’s civilization three thousand years into the future!
Note that Daike Civilization, even a thousand years before modern society, was already rated at C-level within the Mude System.
Such a top-tier device from this civilization!
Shen Shi barely restrained the urge to ask.
He was already filled with anticipation!
"Sir, this device absolutely meets your needs, but one point," Gong Chu’s tone slightly heavy, "It mustn’t be widely publicized; better not inform anyone, as its origin carries some risk."
"I understand," Shen Shi simply said.
He could guess that this thing’s background wasn’t simple, but so what?
He’s using it three thousand years ago!
Gong Chu didn’t elaborate further.
Before Shen Shi appeared a black square cube, approximately one meter in length, with an unusually smooth surface.
But the next moment, the cube and entire shop expanded simultaneously, expanding again and again! Until what lay before Shen Shi was a giant wall whose top was unseen and whose sides were invisible, was the cube’s surface not smooth.
But rather proper hexagonal honeycomb-like openings.
Inside... clearly visible were tiny particles like powder constantly moving in and out like they had life.
"Its full name is the Carbon-based Lifespan **** Evolution Device," Gong Chu stood beside Shen Shi, spoke words containing a series of asterisks.
This implies the terminology cannot translate using modern Eastern Country Language.
It must be technology modern society cannot touch.
However, as when purchasing warships, manuals were simultaneously sent over.
Shen Shi flipped directly to the "Function" page.
Glancing, his eyes shone increasingly.
Adjustment, modification, reinforcement, support, integration defense against physical energy and even consciousness attacks...
Even not insignificantly weak combat forms are present!
According to Shen Shi’s understanding, this thing is equivalent to something numerous times smaller than nano-robots, becoming a powerful "species" within the body, orderly, technically advanced, absolutely obedient, and commands a perfectly built strong body from the most minute level! And with auxiliary capabilities greatly enhancing various bodily strengths, equivalent to replacement modifications!
"Can this thing be compatible with personal terminals?" Shen Shi couldn’t help but ask.
He actually already liked it, but after all, it’s something used on oneself, he had to be careful.
No hidden dangers allowed.
"Rest assured, to some extent, our technology essentially follows Daike Civilization’s route; while its manufacturing technology is incomprehensible, application poses no issue furthermore— Sir should understand how unique and powerful this market’s personal terminals are," Gong Chu said.
Shen Shi’s thoughts slightly moved.
He already knew the black market’s personal terminal was extremely mysterious and powerful, just couldn’t find a way to explore.
Seeing Gong Chu mention the terminal, he asked casually: "What do you know about this place?"
"Sir, you haven’t been here long, have you?"