My physique has already reached the peak of the Mountain Copper Level; now I need to make a breakthrough to the Mithril Level as soon as possible.

After climbing out of his game cabin, Wang Linchi assessed the progress he had made while idle. His spiritual power was growing slowly, but the enhancement of his physique was incredibly fast. This was largely thanks to the nutrient solution in the game cabin. This stuff was high quality, rich in nutrients, and easily absorbable. In the Soul Aspect World, it would be considered on par with Natural Treasures.

The upcoming physique plan is to enhance its special effects, such as the Diamond Indestructible Body and the Power of Nine Bulls and Two Tigers, to reach the Mithril Level ahead of schedule, Wang Linchi mused, glancing over his plan. With his spiritual power, if it continued to grow, he absolutely needed a physique capable of containing it; otherwise, a spiritual power of 1.11 million points would be lethal. Therefore, when breaking through, his physique needed to be a full level higher.

Fortunately, both the Mountain Copper and Mithril Levels had started to transition toward physique enhancement, so Wang Linchi wasn't concerned about a scarcity of methods to improve his physique.

These kinds of effects are similar to man-made talents. Most people only have one, and only a few opt for more. The reason, naturally, was because it burned money. The Origin Nourishing Secret Skill was easy to practice, its main use being for recovery, but the real value lay in the various acquired, man-made talents. He had incorporated a lot of them; after all, he had the game cabin's nutrient solution. This stuff was cheap in modern society, and the formula was public knowledge; Wang Linchi could even mix it himself.

When productivity and the societal system were well-matched, many things were actually available for civilian use, like the nutrient solution. In the Soul Aspect World, it would surely be monopolized by the Dajing Court, the Great Families, and the Sects, rather than circulating openly. For Chen Country, its free circulation was a good thing. After all, it wasn't something shameful.

If I manage to practice this, my muscles, bones, and skin will make my body incredibly strong. In some Fantasy Worlds, I could at least pass for someone with a Holy Body or Divine Body. The Mountain Copper and Mithril Levels, in essence, involved externally training the muscles, bones, and skin, and internally cultivating one's breath.

But I need to modify the nutrient solution port; the original capacity isn't enough for me anymore. Modifying the nutrient solution storage device wasn't a major issue as it didn't involve core mechanisms. The difficulty lay in preserving the nutrient solution. The game cabin had specialized preservation equipment to prevent the nutrient solution from spoiling. This stuff would definitely spoil; it wasn't like an elixir or magic potion that could last for thousands of years without expiring or deteriorating. Essentially, it was a concoction of modern nutritional substances; if one had to categorize it, it could even be related to glucose.

However, there was no need to worry about spoiled nutrient solution being injected into the body. The game cabin had a corresponding detection function. As soon as the nutrient solution spoiled or ran low, it would immediately interrupt the supply to the player and warn the player in the game to come out as soon as possible to replace or refill it. Wang Linchi always dumped a large amount into it, so he was well-provisioned. It was only now, as he was about to significantly increase his physique's special effects, that he would require more nutrient solution. The game cabin didn't deliver nutrient solution at fixed intervals but rather by detecting vital signs. If Wang Linchi was deficient in nutrients, it would begin to supply him.

After ordering a large batch of hardware tools and medical materials for modification online and paying for them, he looked at his balance. I'll have to sell some useless equipment again. The individual items didn't cost much, but many small amounts add up, like grains of sand forming a tower. After all, this concerned the progress of his body refinement, so he couldn't afford to be sloppy.

If I can ensure a sufficient supply of nutrient solution, I should be able to complete the entire tempering process within a year, Wang Linchi estimated. He could only say that if this world weren't facing an invasion from the Abyss, it would be a paradise for him. Here, he could buy all kinds of nutrients needed by the body; one could even get them privately customized.

After rapidly calculating the expenses, Wang Linchi's expression fell.

Holy shit, this is so expensive?!

Besides the cost of modifying the equipment, the biggest expense was the nutrient solution. If he were purchasing it merely for survival, it would naturally be very affordable. But Wang Linchi was using it for body refinement, and the amount he needed was extremely substantial. An amount that an average person could use for a month, he would deplete in a single minute. With such quantities, he definitely wouldn't be able to sustain it.

Money is a minor issue; I can just sell some things. But storing this much stuff is also a problem.

Not to mention, purchasing it all would attract a lot of attention.

If he bought a hundred or so portions, people might just assume he was part of a gaming studio or club. If he bought thousands, perhaps up to ten thousand, they might think he was trying to resell them. But buying several hundred thousand portions at once, as an individual, would definitely seem strange.

The best method would be to set up several shell companies and engage in a bit of 'left hand to right hand' shuffling. As long as the accounts are properly managed and taxes are fully paid, even a million portions would be a minor issue.

The only drawback is that the shell company would need to appear to be of a certain scale on paper.

To avoid problems, everything must be strictly legal and compliant. Afterwards, distribution could be used as a pretext.

However, companies of comparable size were unlikely to notice Wang Linchi's minor activities. Even if they did, it wouldn't matter. Reselling nutrient solution wasn't like dealing in contraband; you'd be considered skilled if you didn't make a loss. After all, most people placed orders directly and rarely sought secondhand goods. Of course, this didn't mean secondhand items didn't exist. Some people would inevitably repackage it and sell it as a premium product at an inflated price, preying on gullible buyers. As long as the nutrient solution itself was fine and no one reported it or caused a major fuss, these minor dealings would generally be overlooked.

A problem that can be solved with money is never really a problem, Wang Linchi thought, looking at his accounts. After investing everything, he wouldn't have to worry about operations for at least the first three months, covering both the company's needs and his personal demand for nutrient solution.

Actually, the best option would be to set up my own nutrient solution factory. I could improve the nutrient solution to increase its effectiveness, which would not only help me earn money but also allow me to legitimately use 'defective products' for myself. However, the timeline is too long; it's just not feasible, Wang Linchi sighed. The approval process for nutrient solutions was excessively long, as they were regulated like medical drugs. Furthermore, establishing a factory involved site selection, construction, lengthy negotiations, recruitment, and a host of other issues. Such high costs were daunting to Wang Linchi. He wasn't good at handling these affairs, so he decided to opt for something simpler.

As for shell companies, that was considerably simpler. He just needed to find an agency to manage it. Specialized firms could handle accounting and tax reporting. Initially, an office space would be required for auditing purposes, along with a receptionist, an operations person, and a warehouse manager. The key was to have a basic, makeshift setup; these few employees weren't primarily for generating profit but for maintaining appearances. So, the salary expenditure was relatively low and could be largely ignored.

This was because he didn't plan to go the franchise route. Franchising would make the nutrient solution cheaper, but it would also subject him to the manufacturer's supervision and control. Buying at retail price was more expensive, but it meant no one could interfere or dictate terms.

After formulating a series of plans, Wang Linchi opened his network and began searching for relevant agencies. With his luck, it was unlikely he would encounter fraudsters. After making contact, a face-to-face meeting would be necessary. The fees weren't low, but Wang Linchi could still afford them.

Unknowingly, another day has passed. Wang Linchi watched as the sky gradually darkened. The noises from upstairs had also subsided; Ye Tian had probably entered 'God-Given World' again. Having rested for a full day, he must have recovered enough to re-enter the game and continue his efforts.

I wonder how the Fate Devil God is doing, Wang Linchi mused. He had checked himself and found no issues, which confirmed that the Fate Devil God had indeed chosen Ye Tian. He didn't pay much attention to this matter unless he could summon the Saint Master. Otherwise, even if Ye Tian and the Fate Devil God were completely fused, they would have no way of completely absorbing the protagonist's luck from them. Hence, he would ignore them as much as possible at this stage.

As for moving, that was even more out of the question. A protagonist as weak as Ye Tian, unable even to truss a chicken, was a rare find and needed to be kept under his watch. This way, he could be the first to benefit—the early bird gets the worm, so to speak. What if the protagonist died prematurely? If Ye Tian and the Fate Devil God possessed a complete Protagonist's Aura, there would be no need for concern. Unfortunately, it was incomplete and thus flawed, meaning problems could still arise. Moreover, their respective Protagonist's Auras seemed to possess a quality of both mutual support and opposition. Who knew if, upon merging, they would clash and lead to even more severe consequences, such as their auras colliding and annihilating each other simultaneously?

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.