He promised to become a knight, but what the heck is Astartes?

Luo Xia looked at the items in the Little Blue Bird Shop and wished he could buy them all.

But unfortunately, I don't have any rice in my pocket!

"Damn it, Emperor, it's all your fault! If you hadn't been so stingy and wouldn't let me collect any rice, I would have taken off long ago!"

The feeling of seeing something you like but not being able to buy it for various reasons made Luo Xia feel itchy all over, and he wanted to shout to the sky, "Snowflakes are falling, the north wind is howling..."

"Never mind, let's move on to the next one."

Luo Xia felt mentally exhausted and lazily collapsed onto the bed, looking at the last item, "[Pleasure Slaanesh Merchant]".

【Paradise Aromatherapy (Pink)】: Priced at 1200 Imperial Honor Points.

Description: When ignited, it plunges all living beings within a radius of 100 meters into extreme pleasure, rendering them incapable of fighting.

【Pleasure Whip (Pink)】: Priced at 3000 Imperial Honor Points.

Description: When used to whip an enemy, it not only inflicts physical damage but also gives the opponent an indescribable pleasure, causing them to obediently give up resistance and grovel at your feet.

"Amazing, I should have thought of that sooner."

Rorschach's eyelids twitched, but he had to admit that the two items sold by the Slaanesh merchants were indeed quite good.

At least there are no side effects, only positive effects!

"Hiss, if I were to enter the Abyss Rift and light up [Elysium Incense] amidst a horde of monsters, wouldn't I be able to wipe them out instantly!"

As Luo Xia thought this, his eyes lit up.

There are always more solutions than problems. As long as you have a clear mind, these peddler products with side effects can have miraculous effects in this world!

"But these aren't what I want. What I want is power armor, a power sword, and a bomb gun!"

"And what about getting gene surgery? What happened to becoming an Astartes?"

[Ding ding ding! The great Emperor senses your disappointment.]

The great emperor watched you browse through the shops of the four Chaos Peddlers, and instead of being angry, he felt boundless pity and remorse upon seeing the disappointment on your face.

To heal your wounded heart, the great emperor has decided to make an exception and open a private shop just for you!

"My child, don't let the rubbish of heresy pollute your eyes. Look at the good things your father has prepared for you!"

"The Emperor's private shop? Wow! This is really big?"

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"Come on, great Emperor Hook, see what good stuff you've brought out."

Luo Xia was also invigorated. His previously limp body suddenly regained strength, and he sat up directly.

"Open the Emperor's Honor Shop."

As Luo Xia gave the order, a golden light appeared before his eyes, and he seemed to see the majestic being sitting high on the golden throne, looking at him with a hint of doting affection.

[Ding ding ding! Your Emperor's favorability has reached 60 points!]

[This is a momentous milestone! It symbolizes that your loyalty to the Great Emperor's Hook has transcended words, reaching even the very essence of the Hook itself! The Great Emperor is immensely gratified and proud of this!]

[Therefore, as a reward for your absolute loyalty, you will permanently enjoy a 40% discount on all newly refreshed items in the Emperor's Honor Shop!]

"Because the Emperor's favorability has reached 60 points, all items in the store are 40% off!"

Rorschach was stunned, after all, this was a discount of 60%!

"Wow, Old Huang really went all out this time."

Luo Xia suddenly felt a surge of loyalty; it seemed that the favor aura he had drawn really did have some effect.

With a touch of excitement and a hint of loyalty to the great Emperor's Hook, Rorschach clicked on the glittering [Emperor's Honor Shop].

That's it?

Luo Xia's eyes widened in surprise. Inside the glittering shop, there was only one solitary item, radiating golden light, waiting for Luo Xia to purchase it.

[Gene Seed Transition Adaptation Solution - Phase I]

[Price: 8000 Imperial Honor Points (After 40% discount: 3200 Imperial Honor Points)]

[Origin: Mars Mechanical Cult Gene Laboratory]

[Quality: Gold]

[Introduction: This is the starting point for mortals embarking on the path to transcendence, the first and most crucial step to becoming a true Brother Aster! This potion was created by the Martian Mechanicus's most outstanding genetic sage, using biotechnology from humanity's golden age and incorporating fragments of the Emperor's own genes. It effectively strengthens a mortal's physique and internal organs, reshaping the foundation of your life, and laying the perfect groundwork for subsequent twenty-two genetic modification surgeries, including the implantation of a 'second heart' and 'bone-strengthening organs'.]

[Effect: After consumption, it will break through the genetic limits of a mortal body, opening the path to super-limit evolution! All attributes will be greatly enhanced, and there is a certain chance to awaken hidden genetic talents!]

"..."

"hehe."

Luo Xia looked at the description of this unique item, and then at the original price of 8000 Emperor Honor Points. After the 40% discount, it was just within his budget of 3200 Emperor Honor Points.

He suddenly fell silent.

Understood.

Now I understand everything.

What a load of crap from the Chaos Four Vendors' garbage shop, what Emperor's Loss and Pity, what a load of bullshit about the 60-point favorability milestone, and the 40% off discount...

"A scam! This is a blatant scam by Emperor Hook against me!"

All of this was a trap set by the Emperor, waiting for Rorschach to fall into it!

"Holy crap, isn't this plate of dumplings made just for this little bit of food?"

Luo Xia couldn't hold back either and started cursing.

So this is just that despicable Huang the peddler, who saw that Luo Xia had finally saved up some savings and wanted to precisely harvest it all so that he would continue to work for him illegally!

He was even a child laborer!

Great Emperor Hook, I could hear your schemes even in another world!

"Learn from this, everyone. This is how Huang the Vendor harvests money. First, he makes me disappointed by the garbage goods from the four Chaos Vendors. Then, he throws out a huge discount and a top-of-the-line item, making you grateful for Huang's favor and buy it right away!"

"You old man Huang, you're still young at heart even though you're old! All these years in a wheelchair haven't made you forget these shady merchant tricks!"

In other words, Rorschach knows the Emperor inside and out and can see through his intentions at a glance. If it were anyone else, they would really be grateful!

At this moment, Luo Xia was so angry that he felt like he had been tricked by capital.

but……

Rorschach stared at the golden potion, unable to look away.

To become an Astartes was a dream he had cherished for countless days and nights!

Who wouldn't want to be a giant, 2.3 meters tall, wearing power armor, and sweeping everything in his path on the battlefield?

And this isn't even Terra. If I could become a giant, that would be amazing!

'His imposing presence and murderous aura are palpable. His merit in protecting the emperor is evident!'

This Holy Empire might very well become Rorschach's Holy Terra!

Therefore, at this moment, this bottle of golden potion is the first and only ticket to this path!

Rorschach had absolutely no reason to refuse.

"Fine, fine, I'll just let you fool me. After all, you're my most beloved Emperor Hook."

Luo Xia sighed helplessly, having already made his decision.

All in!

Although the process was tortuous, at least the result was good, and that's enough.

He, Rorschach, is destined to become the man of Astartes!

"Purchase [Gene Seed Transition Adaptation Solution]!"

Luo Xia gritted his teeth and issued the command directly in his mind.

[Ding! Purchase successful, 3200 Imperial Honor Points consumed!]

Current Balance: 230 Imperial Honor Points

[Thank you for your generous donation to the Great Emperor's Hook. This has brought a satisfied smile to the Great Emperor's face as he sits on his golden throne, confirming that you are a good lad who knows how to spend money wisely. Excellent!]

As the Emperor's honor points were deducted, a bottle of reagent, gleaming with golden light and containing a liquid that resembled molten gold, appeared out of thin air in Luo Xia's hand.

This reagent bottle is made of some kind of unknown transparent crystal, and it is also marked with a double-headed eagle symbol.

"We've finally arrived here."

Luo Xia was also extremely excited. After taking a deep breath, he did not hesitate at all and directly unscrewed the bottle cap.

Instantly, an indescribable fragrance wafted over him, and Luo Xia felt his body leap with joy after just one sniff.

"Deep feelings, bottoms up!"

Rorschach tilted his head back and drank the entire bottle of golden liquid in one gulp!

boom!

The moment the gene seed serum entered his throat, Rorschach felt as if he had just swallowed a sun.

An extremely hot energy erupted from Luo Xia's body, spreading directly to his limbs and bones, and even rushing towards his own gene cells!

Under this intense heat, even the fire serpent spirit, which was originally the absolute king within the body, trembled and obediently curled up inside its heart.

Pain! Excruciating pain!

Rorschach felt as if his body was being torn apart and reassembled; it was a transformation from mortal to true superhuman.

His bones were growing, his muscles were filling in, and even his skin was beginning to show streaks of gold.

At this moment, Luo Xia was covered in sweat. He lost control of his body and collapsed to the ground.

Even so, Rorschach's will remained clear, and he could feel his breakthrough beyond his limits!

"This is evolutionary teeth that have surpassed all limits!"