The Gluttony Genetic Ability not only drastically increased the efficiency of devouring but also allowed the body to store even larger amounts of energy, in addition to enhancing endurance and resistance.
Perhaps, it was now safe to take Black Nest No. 16?
After all, even if there was still some harm, it could be healed through medical means, which was definitely much more efficient than the River of Life.
And it was much cheaper.
"Order the 'Black Nest No. 16' Energy Supplement from headquarters this afternoon to give it a try."
Lin Qing decided privately.
This time, to make up for the debt, he had to use the Bloodline Evolution Method to make seventeen just-right, naturally perfect adjustments and corrections to his own genes.
The River of Life he had just taken had exhausted its energy before it even completed half a round.
Not to mention meeting the requirements of being "just right" and "naturally perfect."
This was exactly what practitioners of the Bloodline Evolution Method craved the most!
Ordinarily, didn't everyone try to improve and optimize their genes little by little, like a blind man feeling his way around an elephant?
However, he had already succeeded in perfecting this part of the gene optimization. Even if he practiced the Bloodline Evolution Method, these genes couldn't be further perfected; he just needed to provide enough energy to finish the job.
Without testing, he knew that his current probability of Genetic Awakening, or rather his Genetic Optimization Index, must have already reached around 21%.
Third Energy Level gene optimization typically results in about a 10% improvement in gene optimization degree.
Fourth Energy Level gene optimization, on the other hand, results in about a 20% improvement.
But when one hasn't undergone Genetic Awakening, exposure to Fourth Energy Level energy is exceedingly dangerous, and the difficulty of achieving Fourth Energy Level gene optimization is staggeringly high.
In theory, if he could uncover all four Genetic Abilities imparted by the Bloodline Evolution Serum, he could increase the Genetic Optimization Index by 40%!
By then, he would have a 50% Genetic Optimization Index.
The headquarters could at least scrape together three or four more gene optimizations, easily pushing him over 80%!
"Seventeen times, shouldn't take too long."
Lin Qing mused privately, "Before entering the basics of the Original 'Free Body' Combat Skill, try to develop Genetic Abilities as much as possible."
Even reaching 80% is still below the average level of the Extraterrestrial Civilization where Intelligent Star Group is located.
The innate discrepancy is just too great.
It is said that Intelligent Star Group has already been able to safely use Fourth Energy Level energy for Genetic Optimization.
"Unless I can develop a Fourth Energy Level Genetic Ability, the limit is probably only 80% or 90%..."
Lin Qing wasn't particularly concerned, for he understood there was nothing that could be done about it.
Inside the War Skill Secret Room.
"You want to buy the 'Black Nest No. 16' Energy Supplement?"
That raspy voice spoke, "Are you sure? Black Nest No. 16 can harm your body before Genetic Awakening."
"I know." Lin Qing nodded slightly, responding, "I'll buy two to start with and see how it goes. Maybe I have a strong resistance to Black Nest No. 16, and the damage will be less, right?"
"That's fair, it's worth a try."
The raspy voice continued, "Inspector Tang said that all your purchases for practicing the Bloodline Evolution Agent should be through her from now on. One Black Nest No. 16 costs 3.5 million; two will be 7 million."
Lin Qing nodded and paid on the spot.
Of course, this money was actually transferred to Inspector Tang.
For this, Lin Qing felt quite grateful.
Perhaps for Inspector Tang, this was a trivial matter, and she didn't suffer any loss, simply using her Inspector authority to legally and legitimately purchase some items for her future subordinate.
But for him, it was like timely aid in a crisis.
Besides, Lin Qing also purchased AT series High Energy Release Liquid and Genetic Optimization Potion needed to supplement the Original Sunrise Training Method.
Luckily, with the five million left by his cousin and an additional one million in savings, he had just enough to scrape by for a while.
"This six million definitely won't suffice, I need to find a way to make money..."
Lin Qing started to contemplate ways to make money.
The underground forces in Lin'an city had been completely swept clean.
If he wanted to make money legally, relying on combat strength meant he could only work as a coach, Combat Skill instructor, or bodyguard – these could fetch high prices.
By legal means, if he seriously looked to make money, he could earn ten million or even up to twenty or thirty million on a good year.
After all, teaching the 77th version of the Sunrise Training Method once could bring in twenty or thirty thousand, and teaching the Original Chaoyang Method started from one hundred thousand, not to mention the name-placement fees at some training centers could also bring in a good sum.
But making more would be difficult.
"I have no assets; relying on the title of Patrol Chief for a loan would not get me much." Lin Qing shook his head, feeling helpless.
If he became a hitman, he might make money quickly, but a Patrol Chief with a promising future could ruin his career if he were ever discovered doing such work.
"I'll think of something else." Lin Qing had to put his money-making plans on hold for now.
That evening, headquarters delivered the two Black Nest No. 16 vials Lin Qing ordered.
The person responsible for protecting the transport this time was not the same short-haired beauty as before, but another burly man, and because there were two vials, he had to make two trips.
In accordance with the rules, after taking Black Nest No. 16 in the vehicle, Lin Qing immediately rushed home using Combat Skill to cultivate.
And the effect of Black Nest No. 16 turned out to be surprisingly good.
Although it was Third Energy Level energy, the energy released by the Black Nest No. 16 Energy Supplement was several times more than that of the River of Life!
Lin Qing's Gluttony Gene Ability was also fully engaged, indulging freely and almost completely devouring this bounty of energy, with hardly any waste.