Swallowing the Stars: Analyzing All Things

The Cosmic Galaxy Bank, Special Reception Room.

"sell!"

Lin Yan immediately confirmed.

The numbers on the screen began to jump, and his account balance jumped from more than 6 Mixed Yuan Units to 50 billion.

"Dear customer, your account balance has exceeded ten million Mixed Units, and you have been upgraded to a five-star account. Your customer privileges and exclusive services have been enhanced."

The mechanical voice continued, its tone still cold, but what it said next made Lin Yan frown slightly.

"Our bank is launching a Six-Star Premium Service offer, which allows you to upgrade your account to six stars by paying only 100 million Mixed Yuan Units."

"The Six-Star VIP Service includes the following benefits: 1. Access to purchase restricted resources; 2. One-on-one service from a dedicated account manager; 3. Priority access to VIP channels at any branch nationwide; 4..."

Lin Yan's face darkened.

He had just started saving some money when the bank began to push sales.

One hundred million Chaos Units... This is a number that countless immortal gods could not produce even if they sold all their possessions, yet the Cosmic Galaxy Bank casually turned it into a "needless" amount.

but.

Permission to purchase restricted resources?

This made Lin Yan's heart stir, because not all resources in the Virtual Universe Mall are open to the public.

Many restricted items are simply unavailable for purchase outside the local area.

Those truly precious things, such as treasures that can elevate the level of life's genes, are firmly controlled by the five major powers, and only their core members can obtain them.

Only occasionally will they end up at some auctions.

Just like the book he was waiting to buy, "Spirit of the Tides," a research-type secret technique based on the laws of water, it was a restricted resource.

If he hadn't happened to meet him at the Shadow Auction, he might still be waiting in vain.

If he wants to cultivate immortal-level plant life and increase the success rate, he will inevitably have to purchase some restricted resources.

For a plant to break through from the peak of the Realm Lord level to immortality, it needs more than just Locke Divine Water; it also needs various auxiliary materials and treasures that can increase the success rate.

These things are simply not available on the open market.

"purchase!"

Lin Yan gritted his teeth and directly chose to pay.

The numbers on the screen flickered, and one hundred million Hunyuan units of wealth vanished from the account.

His heart was bleeding; this fortune, though acquired easily, was gone just as quickly.

"Dear customer, thank you for your support."

"Your VIP privileges have been upgraded to six-star," the mechanical voice continued. "And we also have..."

"Get out! Get out! Get out!"

Lin Yan didn't even turn his head, and rushed straight out of the branch.

His figure transformed into a streak of light, plunging headfirst into the spaceship in the starport. The spaceship then departed the administrative planet at top speed.

too dark.

They're taking advantage of him relentlessly.

……

Virtual universe, Ningxuan Island, inside a villa.

"Shuashuashua——"

Lin Yan sat on the sofa in the living room, with a huge light screen floating in front of him.

He logged into the virtual universe store and searched for the "auxiliary life" category. A large number of auxiliary life types appeared before him: plant-based, metal-based, energy-based, special...

Each one is labeled with a detailed description, price, cultivation plan, and evolutionary path.

Assisting life is an important method on the path of cultivation.

However, cultivating auxiliary life forms has always been a luxury. Even if one were to cultivate a ninth-level World Lord auxiliary life form sparingly, it would still require tens of thousands of Mixed Yuan Units.

If you want to cultivate some high-quality, high-potential individuals, the cost can be as high as 100,000 Mixed Yuan Units or more.

This is why Lin Yan had never considered cultivating auxiliary life forms before—because he simply couldn't afford to.

He had to use every penny wisely, on the nutrient solution and on the energy replenishment of the stone slab.

Support life?

That's the ultimate luxury, a toy only the wealthy can afford.

"Phew~"

Lin Yan composed herself and clicked on the "Plants" submenu.

Numerous plants, aiding in life, appear on the screen, each accompanied by a beautiful 3D image, slowly rotating on the screen to display their shape, color, and texture.

Among them were even some familiar names: *Moyun Vine*, *Star-Eating Grass*, and *Snail Flower*...

But none of these are what Lin Yan wants.

Plant life comes in many forms.

Mainly defensive, mainly offensive, balanced offensive and defensive, and others such as support, healing, and production classes.

Because there are so many kinds of plant life, and their functions are countless, each kind of plant life has its unique characteristics and uses.

Some plant life can give birth to other living beings, while other plant life, like ordinary trees, must be rooted in the soil and cannot be moved, or if it is moved, it must be done with great care.

……

Lin Yan quickly selected the samples.

Soon, only a few plant lives remained on the screen, and one of them immediately caught his eye.

【Mingxi Lotus】!

In the 3D image, it is a lotus-shaped plant with a deep blue color.

Its branches are long and flexible, and its leaves are as clear and translucent as jade, with light blue water patterns floating on the surface, as if there is an undercurrent flowing slowly in the veins of the leaves.

At the edge of the leaf, droplets of water hang slowly, reflecting a miniature ocean with waves and undercurrents, refracting a rainbow of colors under the virtual light.

And at the top of the plant.

It is a light blue lotus bud, with petals layered upon each other, thin as cicada wings, with a faint fluorescent glow at the edges, and a faint blue light dancing in the center of the bud.

Lin Yan continued scrolling down.

In addition to the basic information, the store also thoughtfully included a detailed evolution plan.

"The best evolution plan for the 【36-Pulse Nether Lotus】has a success rate of 85% and requires approximately 1300 million Mixed Yuan Units, equivalent to the peak of a human Immortal Military Lord."

"The best evolution plan for the 【72-Pulse Nether Lotus】has a success rate of 75% and requires approximately 14 billion Chaos Units, equivalent to the advanced level of a human Marquis."

"The best evolution scheme for the 108-veined Nether Lotus has a success rate of 65% and requires approximately 97 billion Chaos Units, equivalent to the initial level of a human King."

"The best evolution plan for the 【360 Meridian Nether Lotus】has a success rate of 45% and requires approximately 1900 billion Chaos Units, equivalent to the peak level of a human King."

"..."

Lin Yan's gaze slowly moved across these numbers: 1300 million, 14 billion, 97 billion, 1900 billion.

His account balance was 49 billion Mixed Yuan Units, enough to buy a 72-veined Nether Lotus with some left over. As for the 97 billion with 108 veins or the 1900 billion with 360 veins, he didn't even dare to dream of it.

"That's it."

Lin Yan lightly tapped the "Buy" button, and a message popped up on the screen: "You have selected to purchase the [Mingxi Lotus] juvenile plant, price: 50 Hunyuan Units."

"Confirm?"

The young plants alone require 50 Mixed Yuan Units. Keep in mind that even the best Star-Eating Grass young plants in the store only cost 30 Mixed Yuan Units.

but.

For a plant with the potential to grow into a high-ranking official, this price is incredibly cheap.

Of course, the real expenses come later: the cost of materials for the evolution program and the various auxiliary resources during the cultivation process are where the real money is burned.

"confirm."

Lin Yan pressed the button.

……