Super Gene Ⅱ: Evolution-Chapter 674 - : Want it? Help Yourself
Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Want it? Help Yourself
Lin Shen came to the Celestial Master Institute today not for work, but to wait for Emperor Tianshu to deliver the Dark Domain Lotus Seed.
The competition had already concluded, yet there was still no sign of the prize, which was causing concern for anyone.
“Could it be that Emperor Tianshu has taken the Dark Domain Lotus Seed for himself?” While Lin Shen was worrying, he saw Tian Congyun approaching and immediately felt overjoyed, thinking that Tian Congyun had come to deliver the Dark Domain Lotus Seed.
But unexpectedly, Tian Congyun had come to instruct Lin Shen to meet with Emperor Tianshu at the Imperial Palace, leaving Lin Shen wondering what tricks the emperor was planning this time.
Lin Shen then thought to himself that it was only normal for an item as precious as the Dark Domain Lotus Seed not to be casually handed to someone else; Emperor Tianshu probably wanted to give it to him in person.
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An Jiahe had discarded all shame in his desire to obtain the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, and if someone else had brought it, it could easily have been stolen on the way, which was not an impossibility.
Following Tian Congyun to the Imperial Palace, Lin Shen was now familiar with the way and took various turns to arrive at the study in the living quarters.
“Dean, you’ve done a good job, and your blade technique is also impressive,” Emperor Tianshu rarely praised Lin Shen.
“To serve His Majesty, one must give their all,” Lin Shen said with a slight bow.
“Now that the task is complete, do you wish to have the Dark Domain Lotus Seed or not?” Emperor Tianshu suddenly asked.
Lin Shen felt an urge to curse in his heart, “This cunning old fox, could it be that he’s planning to swindle me out of the Dark Domain Lotus Seed? I knew it, how could such good fortune be real? How could he give me such a once-in-a-millennium treasure? It seems I misjudged this; the old man never intended to give me the Dark Domain Lotus Seed.”
This question was akin to a death sentence.
To say he wanted it would mean Emperor Tianshu had no intention of giving it to him.
To say he didn’t want it, after all the effort and even revealing the Death Powder, would be too much to bear.
After thinking it over, Lin Shen still said, “I want it.”
Lin Shen didn’t lack the ability to flatter, but after consideration, he decided not to say any superfluous words.
“Good, if you want it, go retrieve it from An Family’s First Mansion,” Emperor Tianshu said, causing Lin Shen’s eyes to widen.
“Your Majesty… could you possibly trouble someone from the An Family to… bring over the Dark Domain Lotus Seed…” Lin Shen dared not go to An Family’s First Mansion, and he inwardly grumbled, “I knew it, the Dark Domain Lotus Seed wasn’t his to begin with; he’s just being generous with someone else’s property. After all this trouble, the Dark Domain Lotus Seed is still at their house, and now if I go there, would An Jiahe let me off? Would An Yi give me the Dark Domain Lotus Seed? It would be a miracle to get it, this pit is truly damn deep.”
“If they could send it over, why would there be a need for you to retrieve it?” Emperor Tianshu said with a smile that was not quite a smile, “The Dark Domain Lotus Seed is a naturally occurring anomaly, growing on a planet utterly unlike ordinary ones, with extremely strict conditions for growth. After being picked, it also requires special methods to preserve it. On Sky Pinnacle Star, the only place capable of preserving a Dark Domain Lotus Seed is the Gou Li Nest in An Family’s First Mansion.”
“If you wish to obtain the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, you must go to the Gou Li Nest and retrieve it yourself. After you take the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, you need to swallow it on the spot inside the Gou Li Nest; otherwise, the Dark Domain Lotus Seed will dissipate between heaven and earth.”
“Your Majesty, after swallowing the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, will I undergo Nirvana immediately?” Lin Shen asked, puzzled.
“The Dark Domain Lotus Seed will not cause you to undergo Nirvana, but rather slowly alter your constitution, giving you the attributes of the Dark Domain.” Seeing the confusion on Lin Shen’s face, Emperor Tianshu continued to explain, “The Dark Domain Lotus Seed possesses a very special Attribute. How can I describe this quality? You should have heard the many conjectures about dark matter, right? You can think of the Dark Domain Lotus Seed as a kind of dark matter. Its properties are completely different from those of ordinary matter. Once you use the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, it will transform the properties of your body to also possess those of the Dark Domain. Under this Attribute, you can choose two completely different types of Nirvana Power for Dual Nirvana without any adverse effects. That is the key to Dual Nirvana.”
“I see.” Lin Shen quietly had an epiphany.
“However, the attributes of the Dark Domain Lotus Seed are not sustainable in the ordinary world. After you use the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, the attributes of the Dark Domain your body acquires through transformation will also fade over time. Based on past experiences, approximately one month after ingesting the Dark Domain Seed is when the attributes of the Dark Domain are at their strongest. Beyond one month, the attributes will gradually diminish, and in about a year, they will completely vanish. Hence, it is best that you complete your Nirvana about a month after swallowing the Dark Domain Lotus Seed. Too early won’t do, and the success rate will also decrease the more you delay.”
After leaving the Imperial Palace, Lin Shen began contemplating how to retrieve the Dark Domain Lotus Seed from the An Family’s First Mansion.
By now, the An Family’s First Mansion might view him as a thorn in their side, a pain in their flesh. If he went to the An Family’s First Mansion now, surely they would not let him take away the Dark Domain Lotus Seed willingly.
But if he didn’t go, there would be no hope for retrieving the Dark Domain Lotus Seed, and thus no chance for Dual Nirvana.
“Surely Emperor Tianshu wouldn’t send me on a mission to die?” Lin Shen gritted his teeth and decided he would still go to the An Family’s First Mansion for the Dark Domain Lotus Seed.
Before leaving, Lin Shen also sought Tian Xun’s opinion. Tian Xun said that An Yi probably wouldn’t harm him at the An Family’s First Mansion, but attempting to take the Dark Domain Lotus Seed would undoubtedly present difficulties.
“As long as my life isn’t at risk, then I’ll make the trip.” Lin Shen originally planned to bring along people from the Celestial Master Institute and the four ladies from Ye Xing, even if it meant asking them to wait outside the gates. If everyone knew he entered the An Family’s First Mansion, the An Family would have to think twice before doing anything to him.
However, Lin Shen’s idea was immediately rejected by Tian Xun.
Tian Xun said, “Do you know that back then, An Yi walked straight into the Celestial Master Institute and, in front of everyone, beheaded the previous Head of the Celestial Masters’ Institution? The Dean at the time held immense sway over affairs of state, far more glorified than you are now. Such a person was killed on An Yi’s mere whim. Do you think the few people you bring will have any impact? On the contrary, it could backfire. If you go like this to ask for something, and the people of the An Family’s First Mansion give it to you, what will they do when others follow your example? How will the An Family’s First Mansion maintain its footing on Sky Pinnacle Star then?”
Lin Shen realized this was true; even if he took many people with him, it would be of no use if An Yi truly intended to kill him.
With this in mind, Lin Shen decided not to bring anyone. He prepared a modest gift and then went to visit An Yi by himself.
When Lin Shen arrived at the great gate of the An Family’s First Mansion, the guards from the An Family naturally didn’t show him any kindness.
Lin Shen did not take offense, offering his gift and a card of visit, while secretly slipping a small token into the hands of the gatekeepers of the An Family.
The An Family guard initially intended to refuse, possibly even to mock or jeer, but upon seeing clearly what Lin Shen had discretely passed into his hand, his expression became complicated and strange.
“Wait here. Whether or not my master wishes to see you will depend on your fate,” the guard announced loudly before turning to enter, then closed the great gate with a thud, as if anxious to show his disdain for Lin Shen to anyone watching.
