Dual Worlds: I Have a Doomsday World

E, on the other hand, was a value that required specific measurement, composed of data from multiple dimensions like personality and emotional bonds.

And finally, X was an inherent variable known as the Talent coefficient.

According to Qiao Xi’s tests, Jingang’s X index was extremely high, ranking in the top three among all recorded Implanters.

In addition, his E index was also terrifyingly high, which was related to his past experiences.

With such a solid foundation, Qiao Xi only needed to help Jingang raise his M and B, and he would naturally be able to install a High Level Prosthetic Body.

When one was willing to throw money at the problem, increasing B—the Physical Strength value—wasn’t as difficult as Lin Qi imagined.

Only the poor worried about the missing enhancement stages between M-level and L-level Potions.

With enough Credit Points, the Cyber World had a thousand and one ways to increase one’s Physical Strength.

But without exception, once one’s Physical Strength reached the mid-to-late stage of Tier Three, it became very difficult to enhance it further through technological means.

’Because his Talent is so high and his emotional index is so abundant, even if his Spiritual Power is negligibly low, he’ll be able to undergo a full-body X-Class Prosthetic Body implantation as long as his Physical Strength reaches the Tier Four Limit.’

’This Potion is practically a custom enhancement for Jingang.’

As this thought occurred to Qiao Xi, she immediately sent an email to Guang Ling:

"Eight million a pop. Deal. I’ll take all three."

If she could develop Jingang into an X-Class Prosthetic Implanter, it would be a massive help to her.

...

Just as Qiao Xi was finalizing her order, Master Ma, who had once again been sent on an assignment to New Reid City by Guang Ling, also received the email.

’A budget alternative to S-Class Potions? Just what kind of monster is this Wizard, to create something like this?’

Master Ma had to admit, he was tempted.

’A mere eight million!’

’Spending eight million to further strengthen a Tier Four physique!’

Master Ma desperately needed this!

Master Ma had always had a sore spot: his Talent for prosthetics was relatively low, giving him a limited capacity for them.

Most of the time, Master Ma used an A-Class Prosthetic Body for assistance, only switching to an S-Class one when absolutely necessary.

If he could strengthen his physical body even further, Master Ma would have more freedom and flexibility in his choice of Prosthetic Body for future operations.

Master Ma immediately made a call.

Far away in the Eastern Alliance’s Yu Chuan City, Baili Xueyuan of the Assassin Alliance opened her eyes, woken from a deep sleep and in a foul mood.

But when she saw the incoming call was from Master Ma, her brow relaxed.

She answered the call.

"Xiaoma, it’s only been a few days. Miss me already?"

Having just woken up, Baili Xueyuan’s voice was a bit languid.

She had only just finished wrapping things up in Alliance City yesterday and had planned to sleep in and relax.

To Master Ma’s ears, her voice was full of Charm.

They were old friends with benefits, but even after all this time, Master Ma still had a hard time resisting that damn voice of hers.

"Urgent business. I need twenty-four million Credit Points."

As a veteran Tier Four Powerhouse, Master Ma theoretically shouldn’t have been so broke that he couldn’t even scrape together twenty-four million Credit Points.

Hearing this, Baili Xueyuan immediately rolled her eyes. "Did your wife confiscate your Credit Points again?"

"Xiaoma, take my advice. Just divorce her already. Come to Yu Chuan City and find me. I’ll take care of you!"

"A man of your stature has no business doing Mercenary work..."

Baili Xueyuan rambled on over the comms as if it were a familiar routine.

Master Ma didn’t respond. He’d heard it all many times before.

After a dozen seconds, Baili Xueyuan’s voice came through again.

"I’ve already transferred it to your anonymous account. Just consider it payment for keeping me company the other night. Anything else? If not, I’m hanging up."

In truth, Baili Xueyuan knew what Master Ma was thinking. He was content to maintain the status quo, so she didn’t press the issue.

Master Ma replied, "Thanks. I’ll pay you back when this job is done."

Master Ma might be short on Credit Points, but he would never sell his body!

He remembered it perfectly. In total, he owed Baili Xueyuan one hundred million and one thousand...

Was that the number?

Ah, forget it. He’d just round it up to one hundred and ten million Credit Points.

He’d pay it all back one day!

As for the interest?

’Paying off the interest with his body... how could that be considered selling himself?’

...

「Red Fruit City, Edge-12 District.」

Outside the No. 1 Prosthetic Clinic, Lin Qi had just stepped out the door when he received an email reply from Guang Ling.

"Master Ma and the Capitalist are willing to deal. Total: forty-eight million Credit Points. Shipping costs are one point six million. When do you want to make the trade?"

Lin Qi was a little surprised. ’People with high status like the Capitalist and Master Ma are already up and working at this hour?’

’Goes to show, only the hardworking can secure a place for themselves in the Cyber World.’

Lin Qi replied to Guang Ling’s message as he walked toward his flying vehicle.

"Let’s trade as soon as possible. Please arrange for shipping. Deduct the shipping fee from the total, and while you’re at it, deduct the Credit Points I owe you, too."

Lin Qi was rich!

He could finally stand tall!

Forty-eight million Credit Points was more than enough!

It was not only enough for his current procurement needs, but also enough to repay his debt to Guang Ling.

After all the deductions, Lin Qi would still be left with over thirty million Credit Points.

’Over thirty million... what kind of weapons and equipment should I buy?’

Lin Qi would have to choose carefully. There were far too many options.

Considering shipping speed, Lin Qi planned to purchase equipment manufactured by Liu’s Heavy Industries. However, he would have to go through Guang Ling’s underground trade channels to avoid revealing his identity as the buyer.

Shortly after Lin Qi emailed Guang Ling, a new reply arrived.

The email contained the time and location for the trade.

Dongfang Logistics would once again be handling the shipment, and Lin Qi would need to deliver the goods to the specified location.

The location had changed again. It seemed Guang Ling had taken Lin Qi’s current position into consideration.

The new location was right on Fortress Road.