Swallowing the starry sky, my clones can evolve infinitely.

Chapter 26 Metamorphosis (Happy New Year's Eve)

The next morning, Hongning Base City.

The deep blue King-class fighter jet slowly descended, and Shen Mu's figure flew out from the jet.

Upon arriving at the headquarters of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy, Shen Mu saw a white woman in her sixties emerge from the entrance of the spaceship building.

This person is none other than Isadora, the Speaker of the HR Alliance. However, her strength is only so-so. Although she possesses the first-level planetary realm, her combat experience is very poor.

"Associate Shen Mu."

"Lady Isadora".

After Shen Mu greeted Isadora, he was about to enter the martial arts school headquarters when he heard her say, "I wonder how Councilor Shen Mu fared on this trip to Kirishima?"

Another person came for the Wood Crystal. Although Shen Mu had quite a few Wood Crystals, he didn't want to waste them.

"I apologize, Lady Isadora, but I have already arranged with the curator to exchange some special treasures using Wood Crystals."

Although Isadora was disappointed, she still exchanged a few polite words and expressed her hope to cooperate more in the future.

After responding with a couple of words, Shen Mu entered the martial arts school headquarters and headed straight for Hong's reception room.

Inside the simple, quiet room, Hong Zheng sat cross-legged on a futon, brewing tea.

There was a special charm in his demeanor, which should be the so-called tea ceremony. Shen Mu was a rough man and didn't know much about it.

"Master." Shen Mu bowed slightly.

A faint smile appeared on Hong's face: "Sit down. You took the initiative to exchange treasures with me. It seems you've gained quite a bit from this trip to Kirishima."

Although Shen Mu is a member of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy, no one can comment on the treasures he acquired in private.

"I have indeed gained something. I would like to exchange it for a few plant spirits and some special treasures from ancient civilization ruins."

"no problem."

After speaking, Hong gently raised his hand, and a light screen appeared in front of Shen Mu's eyes, displaying a list of plant spirits and a list of ancient civilization relics and treasures.

Among the ancient civilization relics is a laser pistol, which, after being modified and repaired, can be charged with electricity and is powerful enough to kill planetary monsters.

"I want four sets of the Black God Set, and I also want this laser pistol. And I want all four of the No. 2 Herb Spirit Millennium Black Root."

Shen Mu glanced at the treasures among the ancient civilization ruins one last time and saw the ancient civilization gravity chamber that Babata could see in the original story.

"And I want this ancient civilization gravity chamber too."

Hong glanced at Shen Mu in surprise, not expecting Shen Mu to be so rich.

The value of four Black God sets is equivalent to one Wood Crystal, the price of the laser pistol is equivalent to two Wood Crystals, and the gravity chamber is equivalent to 4.5 Wood Crystals.

Finally, adding the four plant spirits, there are a total of 7.9 Wood Crystals.

Shen Mu raised his hand and waved it, and eight wooden crystals, each shimmering with a faint light, appeared: "Master, give me two more portions of dragon blood to make it a round number."

"Can."

According to past practice, an individual can only purchase one Black God Set, and there are many restrictions.

However, Hong made an exception this time, and didn't even mention any restrictions.

After all, one set of the Black God Set was enough for him, but he could never have enough of treasures like Wood Crystals. Whether it was for his own cultivation or for nurturing the Cloud Vine, he needed a lot of Wood Crystals.

"The Spirit of Plants, the Laser Pistol, and the Black God Suit can be given to you directly now. As for the Ancient Civilization Gravity Chamber, someone will personally deliver it to your door in a few days."

After Hong finished speaking, he raised his hand and waved it, and a thread-bound booklet appeared on the low coffee table in front of the two of them.

"These are some of my insights into the field; you can take them back and take a look."

Shen Mu didn't stand on ceremony and directly put away the booklet, saying, "Thank you, Master."

……

Kyoto base city, Shen Mu family.

"Is this the legendary spirit of plants and trees?"

Chen Wen and Shen Gang looked at the two strange black plants with curious expressions.

"These are two thousand-year-old black roots, and the instructions for use are detailed. Mom and Dad, you are both martial artists, and these two plant spirits can elevate your physical attributes to the peak of the War God level."

After Shen Mu finished speaking, he took out two more sets of the Black God Set. His parents were even more amazed when they learned that the Black God Set could reduce the power of attacks from powerful figures, including councilors, by 9%.

"This kind of treasure probably can't be bought with money, right?" Shen Gang asked his son.

Shen Mu didn't deliberately hide anything: "Well, I exchanged it with the curator using a treasure that's very helpful even for councilors."

Shen Gang frowned slightly and said, "You don't need to do that anymore. Your mother and I will work hard to cultivate. You can keep this kind of councilor-level treasure for yourself."

Shen Mu repeatedly agreed without arguing.

Shen Mu doesn't plan to tell his parents about Mu Ya Jing for the time being. He'll use Mu Ya Jing to help them break through to the planetary level after the Golden Horned Beast incident is over.

"Mom and Dad, I've bought some other treasures to give to Sister Yongqing. I'll be going now."

"Okay, go quickly," Chen Wen said hurriedly.

Shen Mu never boasted about how high and mighty he was. He did have ulterior motives when he first approached Tang Yongqing. Although he no longer needed to, he wouldn't kick her aside.

A dozen minutes later, Shen Mu appeared in front of a drug research institute under a certain research institute in the main urban area of ​​Kyoto.

"Councilor Shen...you can go straight in."

The security personnel at the entrance of the research institute cautiously approached and spoke respectfully.

Shen Mu smiled and shook his head, saying, "Forget it, if I go in, it will probably alert a lot of people. There's no need to go through that trouble."

Just as Shen Mu was speaking, Tang Yongqing, wearing a white lab coat, jogged over from the entrance of the research building.

"Amu!"

Tang Yongqing's tone was slightly excited.

Shen Mu turned his head to look at Tang Yongqing. She must have just come out of the laboratory. She was wearing protective glasses, had her hair in a bun, and was also wearing a mesh hood.

"Sister Yongqing, I've brought you a gift."

As Shen Mu spoke, he handed the briefcase to Tang Yongqing: "The password is your birthday."

Tang Yongqing looked at the silver-white suitcase. Such a large suitcase couldn't possibly contain an engagement ring. She looked at Shen Mu with some doubt.

"Inside here is a drop of dragon blood, a spirit of plants and trees, and a set of black god armor."

Although Tang Yongqing had never heard of the Black God Set, as a researcher at a national-level drug research laboratory specializing in martial arts gene drug research, she had naturally heard of the fame of Dragon Blood and the Spirit of Herbs.

"This... Amu, this is too precious."

Tang Yongqing's hand, which had been taking the suitcase, froze in mid-air.

Although the two had met each other's parents and reached the point of discussing marriage, they ultimately did not get married. Given Tang Yongqing's values, she couldn't feel at ease accepting such an expensive gift.

"Sister Yongqing, you need to learn to adapt. Who do you think your fiancé is? He's the world's youngest congressman-level powerhouse. You're making me unsure how to get along with you."

What does it mean to not know how to get along with me? I should be the one to say that.

Tang Yongqing took a deep breath, as if she had made a decision, and then looked at Shen Mu and said, "Amu, wait a moment, I need to ask for leave."

Without waiting for Shen Mu's response, she picked up her suitcase and ran towards the main building.

About half an hour later, Tang Yongqing came out. Her clothes had changed; she had changed into a business-style blue shirt and skirt, and her glasses had been replaced with frameless glasses, instantly elevating her style.

"Come on, Amu, I'll show you around. Are you familiar with the main city area?"

Tang Yongqing casually took Shen Mu's hand, but her fingers were actually trembling slightly from nervousness.

"No, I've lived in Changshan City for the past ten years or so, and I've only been to the main urban area a few times."

"Oh, okay? I'll take you to some fun things to do."

Tang Yongqing, feigning the demeanor of an older sister, led Shen Mu around the main city for most of the day, mostly visiting amusement parks and cinemas, which weren't particularly fun.

As evening approached, the sun began to set.

Tang Yongqing pulled Shen Mu into a hotel, took out her ID card, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Let's get a room."

The receptionist didn't recognize Tang Yongqing, but she did recognize Shen Mu, who had been trending on social media several times recently.

"Okay, one double room." The receptionist gave her a warm, auntie-like smile.

After the formalities were completed, Tang Yongqing, holding the room key, awkwardly pulled Shen Mu upstairs.

……

The curtains were drawn, blocking out the faint sunset and plunging the entire room into darkness.

The dim light of the night lamp flickered, its delicate curves intertwining and surging.

"Sis, is the room cold? Why are you shivering?"

Tang Yongqing closed her eyes tightly, as if she hadn't heard Shen Mu's question.

Shen Mu raised an eyebrow slightly and demonstrated a spear technique at the level of harmony between man and nature.

"No, I'm not cold..."

Tang Yongqing's voice was plaintive and tearful. Faced with Shen Mu's marksmanship at the level of perfect harmony between man and nature, she was no match for him and could no longer maintain the demeanor of an older sister.

Happy Lunar New Year's Eve! Here's a bonus chapter for all the LSPs out there.

(End of this chapter)