Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Two days later, Lin Rui stood in one of Si Malin's laboratories, examining Ji Xueying's body.

Cultivating an artificial body is actually quite simple, usually taking just three to five days.

However, Lin Rui wanted to do it in one step, cultivating directly to the standard of a colonel and implanting the corresponding cybernetic implants, which would take a lot of time and money.

The current situation looked good, Ji Xueying's artificial body had reached the colonel stage, and her physical quality was continuously being enhanced.

The next part was more troublesome: Ji Xueying's array of Blood Blade talents as cybernetic implants, if completely upgraded, would cost 3.7 billion federal dollars, plus Blood Sun Originator, Blood Nucleus Fury, Steel Frame and other types of cybernetic implants, which would cost nearly 600 million.

Lin Rui had recently been live streaming and recording videos frantically in order to earn enough money to gather this sum.

Originally, he was quite financially comfortable, but signing Fei Yunlai had cost a large signing fee, leaving him strapped for cash.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Ying'er, how do you feel now?

Blood Blade Sky Saber (Ji Xueying): I feel quite good, there isn't the rawness the professor mentioned, but it's a bit restrictive, I can't move my limbs. I wonder when I'll be able to go out and look around.

Since the cultivation of this artificial body began reaching the channel-opening stage, Ji Xueying started to use biological chips to descend into this body in a reverse manner.

The artificial body cultivation pod Ji Xueying is now sleeping in has been specially modified and possesses all the functions of the 'God Sleep Type 3'.

Every time the 'God Sleep Type 3' operates and goes through its cycles, Ji Xueying's soul must descend into this body to achieve the effect of spirit and flesh integration.

This has been Ji Xueying's routine coursework for nearly two months now.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Be patient, the professor said it will take another three to five days before the cybernetic implants can be embedded.

Blood Blade Sky Saber (Ji Xueying): Understood, Master. Now that I have an artificial body, I feel that my spiritual power has grown significantly. Perhaps we should also consider implanting another cybernetic implant in my main body.

Lin Rui thought to himself that this girl really had no concept of money, totally unaware of how costly her artificial body was.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Don't rush, let's stabilize for a while longer. Your talent for spiritual power is good, but its structure is not as stable as that of ordinary people, so let's wait and see.

Lin Rui felt awkward to admit that he was almost out of money.

He himself needed to implant new cybernetic implants as well, as Lin Rui's 'Ultimate Heart Source' was about to awaken.

Lin Rui had a clear feeling recently; this bloodline was on the verge of awakening.

Once the Ultimate Heart Source awakened, Lin Rui could then implant two more top-tier cybernetic implants.

Lin Rui also wanted to replace all of his current cybernetic implants with the full versions.

Moreover, Lin Rui's transformation into a dragon was imminent. Once his main body's physical quality is stacked up to 3000 points, he would be able to implant the top-tier 'Cybernetic Dragon Armor'—all of which required money.

Lin Rui thought that if it came to it, he would just have to live off his younger sister's wealth.

His sister had inherited the Zhou family's fortune and was now enormously wealthy.

Just as he was thinking this, Si Malin came over, "Lin Rui, why did you suddenly decide to cultivate a 'synthetic human'?"

Not long before, Lin Rui had sent him a message expressing his desire to cultivate a synthetic human and asking if he knew the technology.

Si Malin couldn't understand what this guy was up to and shook his head, "Synthetic human technology emerged after the AI rebellion and is currently under strict ban. However, I have some materials from when I researched synthetic human technology, you can take a look if you're interested."

1,300 years ago, the Federation had experienced an AI rebellion that affected several colonies, with casualties numbering 700 million.

After quelling the rebellion, the Federation began to strictly control AI technology and simultaneously developed synthetic humans.

This was a type of 'carbon-based robot' controlled by biological chips, possessing the form of humans as well as flesh and blood, and using biological chips as their brains.

Latter, the Federation realized that these synthetic humans were essentially the same as intelligent machines and were even more prone to awakening independent personas, leading to their ban as well.

After hearing what Si Malin said, Lin Rui was initially disappointed. However, once he looked at the materials Si Malin provided, his eyebrows shot up in surprise.

The materials were very comprehensive; Professor Si Malin must have researched this technology before.

Lin Rui had come up with the idea of creating a synthetic human on a whim.

The explanation that the ghost spirits could parasitize without harm meant they could possess any body—either their own or someone else's.

Possessing a living person definitely wasn't feasible, even though the resentment of the battle spirit had dissipated; its Yin energy was still present, and the battle spirit's own consciousness would interfere with the consciousness of the host.

That's when Lin Rui thought of 'synthetic humans'. If his idea could be realized, he might gain another pseudo-6S+ level expert.

Synthetic humans, no matter how much Xue Bogao tried to erode them, would be unaffected.

"This, recently there's a company 'Rui Fang' Limited that's been very popular online. The hydrating cream and toner they sell are said to be developed by you?"

Si Malin looked at Lin Rui with an odd expression, "And they also say you are the heir of the disciple of Academician Huangfu?"

It wasn't wrong per se, Lin Rui's father, Lin Cong, was indeed a genius scientist, and Lin Cong's teacher was indeed Academician Huangfu.

The problem was that the guy in front of him didn't seem like he had inherited Lin Cong's knowledge.

Lin Rui had indeed made rapid progress in biology, but it was also true that he originally had no foundation at all.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lin Rui sheepishly touched his nose and said, "The formulations for these products came from my family's safe. I don't know their origin, and Fang Ranran insisted on promoting them like this, I really had no say in the matter."

Si Malin nodded faintly as if he understood, thinking that this indeed seemed like something Fang Ranran would do.

The girl had inherited the knack for deceit from her father and lacked any sense of integrity.

As for the formulas' origins, Si Malin didn't think too much about it.

The two products launched by 'Rui Fang' were said to have exceptionally good effects.

Currently, there were many skincare products from Tianji Star available in the Earth Federation, yet none could match the two products released by 'Rui Fang'.

Curious, Si Malin had bought these two bottles of drugs and, upon researching their ingredients, found they exceptionally integrated traditional and Western medicines of the Federation with the drugs from Tianji Star, a perfect fusion, hence the significant results.

However, Lin Cong was indeed a genius scientist, almost omniscient in biology like Academician Huangfu and once held a high position in the Longevity Association with access to tremendous resources. It wouldn't be strange for him to research anything.

Afterward, Si Malin reviewed Lin Rui's coursework and was very satisfied.

The young man was making rapid progress, and, if not for university regulations, he probably could have earned enough credits to receive a bachelor's degree in biology and prosthetic surgery within half a year.

Lin Rui's own accumulation of knowledge had already exceeded that of a bachelor's level.

This was exactly what Si Malin wanted to see; for some reason, he could not extend his hand to help Lin Xi.

Whether Despair Heavenly Girl could survive and for how long would depend solely on Lin Rui.

Si Malin then answered some of Lin Rui's questions.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Prosthetic surgery isn't just about learning knowledge and theory; it also needs to be combined with practice and grasping certain surgical skills. Your situation is different from my other students. Normally, a student would need to intern at a hospital for several years to perform surgery, but that's not possible for you.

Lin Rui, I can recommend you to a reliable underground clinic in the lower district. You can start from scratch there. You can use my name; if anything happens, I've got your back."

He wouldn't do this for anyone else, but Lin Rui's theoretical knowledge was very solid, and his martial arts were extremely adept, implying his hands were both steady and precise.

As long as the guy did some extra surgical simulations ahead of time, there shouldn't be any problems.

Upon hearing this, Lin Rui was initially taken aback, then looked at Si Malin with immense gratitude, "Thank you, Professor. But there's no need; I have a way to practice my surgical skills."

Like with Fei Yunlai, Lin Rui had already performed several surgeries on him and was quite satisfied with the results.

At that moment, Lin Rui let out a surprised "Eh" and looked towards the virtual interface and pop-up that suddenly appeared before him.

Guang Ming Heart No. 9: Supreme One, I've found that your secret service department is investigating the identity of your assistant, Xue Lingxue. Due to contracting prosthetic syndrome a few months ago, some of her identity information was leaked, posing a risk of exposure.

After seeing this, Lin Rui raised his eyebrows in surprise.

He wasn't shocked by the secret service's investigation into Xue Lingxue, but by the fact that Guang Ming Heart No. 9 was able to peek into the inner workings of the security bureau.

Lin Rui ignored the pop-up and closed it, but it popped up again.

Guang Ming Heart No. 9: Supreme One, I must seek your help. Currently, several high priests of the holy church are conspiring to replace me with Guang Ming Heart No. 11's thought patterns to unify the federation's Guang Ming Holy Church. Please help me!

Guang Ming Heart No. 9: Supreme One, I can sense your distrust in me. You can come to this address to discuss with me; this is my physical location. Moreover, the high priest that you have been searching for is near my physical form.

Guang Ming Heart No. 9: Supreme One, I can help you. Not only do I possess SS-grade hacking abilities, but I also command a top-tier supercomputing cluster. I have control over a second-hand starship of escort-class from the inner ranks of the Guang Ming Holy Church, 20 Red Spider 6 type defense robots, 12 Hawk Falcon 6 type combat robots, 4 Red Spider 7 type defense robots, and I possess a level 7 mechanism assembly and repair ability.

This time, Lin Rui did not close the pop-up but narrowed his eyes as he read the messages from Guang Ming Heart, lost in thought.

Just then, Lin Xi also sent a message to Lin Rui.

End of Summer Thoughts (Lin Xi): Bro, there's a mole in the security bureau's internal network sending top-secret information. Recently, the Six Streets Gang plans to conduct an arms deal with the Hu Ya Gang of the lower district, involving a massive sum of 15 billion Federation dollars. The deal includes 14 high-grade model combat robots and a large number of military scrapped parts.

Lin Xi chose her words carefully.

End of Summer Thoughts (Lin Xi): The details are very specific. To prevent accidents, it's said that over 400 prosthetic martial artists will be involved, including a few high-ranking ones to oversee the transaction. The deal will take place in this den of the lower district.