After the meeting Roy left his father's study along with Joseph and David. David is the Russell's subordinate, Who is appointed to take care of Roy. Roy told Joseph to follow him to the basement, to continue with his Body tempering process. when seeing David following behind, Roy asked him not to follow me. In the mansion there is no need for you to protect me. And if I need anything I will ask you. David agreed, but he asked me to meet each other once a day. So he can checkup on the condition of the bracelet and Roy . I agreed to his suggestions, and went to train Joseph. With the help of A.I. chip, Of course.
It was a sunny day. A young man is sitting in the balcony, of a huge room. While the young maids besides him are setting up the tables, for his breakfast. While enjoying his breakfast, young boy can hear the knocking coming from the door. Outside the corridor a Butler, looking meticulous, waited for his young masters permission to enter.
Hearing the knocking, Roy shouted, ENTER. Hearing the command, Butler entering the room after giving a bow said. Young master you called me. placing the knife aside and wiping his mouth, with a cloth. Roy asked. Is the room in the basement for pill cultivation still working. Currently it's not in a working condition, I think no one used it for century's. But with the help of array masters, it should be done in no time. And I want you to ask, The array master to strengthen the spiritual energy gathering arrays, and one array in the center of the room. To quickly extract spiritual energy from the spirit stones. Butler assured Roy that. It should be done by the afternoon.
After I ate my breakfast. Roy got up from his chair, and commanded his maid's to inform Joseph. To come to my room in an hour and walked away.
I am now in the treasury of the Wilson's house. I can see mountains and mountains of spirit stones, and numerous items radiating spiritual energy's
Ignoring all of them I commanded internally. Hmm, scan the room, and display the required materials for the experiment ." This statement was met with another mechanical sound.
{Beep! Scan complete Alert!}
A 3D hologram appeared before Roy's eyes. It displayed all the materials used for the experiment. After collecting all of them, looking around. It didn't even put a dent in the treasury.
Returning to his room. Roy saw Joseph waiting for him
Did you wait here for long. I asked Joseph. No I I just arrived here 5 minutes ago
Joseph. I am asking you this for the last time. Do you still want to follow me. If you have any second thoughts I can arrange something for you.
After Russell took revenge, for the massacre of my clan. I decided to serve Wilson's family till the end of my life. It is the last thing I can do for the clan that took care of our family and one that avenged my clan. Hearing that, From my space Ring I took a piece of paper and an Oath stone. I asked him while holding the Oath stone, read what's written on the paper.
Oath stones are generally used in trades, by merchants. because Tao oaths can only be binding to the cultivator's who have a bit of qi. Oath stones can bind a person's soul and doesn't need cultivation to work properly. But it's only downside is. It doesn't work on cultivator's above golden core Stage.
Joseph while holding the Oath stone. Quickly, red everything on the paper without any hesitation
Now I am in a carriage, with the Wilson's logo on the either side of the carriage. Inside the carriage Joseph and David, sat besides me.
seeing the logo on the carriage. Guards in front of the prison gates immediately came and greeted us. In the prison Warden's office. Warden was really confused seeing the young master, of Wilson's territory here. Shouldn't young kids go to restaurant's, music Hall's, and conquering the hearts of young ladies, heck he could have even gone to a brothel, it wouldn't be this weird. Bringing those thoughts aside, I asked. Young master why did you visit my humble prison. I have a request for you. But first tell me how many death row prisoners, and life imprisonment prisoners are there in the prison. And tell me there cultivation bases.
Hearing that Warden took a book, From the drawer, behind his desk
Flipping the pages. He answered there are
23 mortals.
156 in various stages of body refinement.
84 in qi gathering.
42 in foundation establishment.
12 in Golden core stage.
1 in ....
Roy stopped him from continuing, and asked why so few.
we are situated in the outskirts, of the main city of Wilson's territory. we don't keep prisoners here for long, for the safety concerns. Once every year, we transfer the prisoners to the main prison. which is at the outskirts of Wilson's territory. We recently did the transfer, so we are low on prisoners.
Roy nodded in understanding and continued. Bring two from each stage of cultivation till Golden core stage, including mortals. To the Wilson's mansion.
If you don't mind me asking. Why do you need these prisoners. I am developing a technique and need some Guinea pig's to do some experimenting. You don't want me to get hurt right.
Seeing Warden agreeing without any hesitation. I threw a space Ring at him. Scanning the ring, with his spiritual sense. A smile came to the Wardens wrinkly old face...
Sun City located in the central area of the Wilson's Marquette, with a scale 1,000 times larger than any normal City. Small sects and clans were established throughout the city like trees in a forest. The Wilson's Family had also set up an good Governance here, A branch of imperial academy and Many different types of stores. Which are a part of merchants gild are in this location. Thus, countless young qi cultivators rushed in from every direction of the Wilson's territory. In the hopes of countless possibilities. That they may join the major sects, while pursuing the way of the Tao.
Entering the streets of Sun City and looking around, different styles of buildings and storefronts sprawled on without end. As crowds moved together, the waves of clamor is like a tide. it was exceedingly lively and bustling. In addition, regardless of gender or age, nearly everyone is a cultivator.
"This is a large city after all. Roy thought.
Seeing the logo of Wilson's family crest on the carriage. Everyone including merchant's, and other Passengers carriages moved to either side of the street, giving us plenty of room to move quickly. we are going to the location of the Black Moon Merchant Guild. Roy asked David, how far is it.
Black Moon Merchant Guild. It's not far from here. Heading west straight from here, after crossing about twelve streets, turn left and keep driving the carriage for a small distance, then we will arrive.
Roy nodded. After passing twelve extremely long streets, the carriage took a left turn. After sometime
A huge plaque embedded with symbol of a black moon surrounded by White background appeared in Roy's line of sight, the four words "Black Moon Merchant Guild" were lined horizontally below the black moon. Although they were only four words, they carried an inexplicable deterrent force. It was different from the bustling and liveliness on other streets. Not only were the amount of people that passing through here very few, most of them also walked with hurried footsteps and with their mouths tightly closed. Let alone being bustling, there weren't even anyone that spoke loudly, as if they were afraid to disturb something..
This Black Moon Merchant Guild, is one of the five main shareholders of the merchant gild union. It is a big organization along with the adventurer's guild not controlled by the Imperial Court.
Black Moon Merchant Guild's headquarters was located in the Imperial capital. Its branch guilds had reached every province and major city, and is reputed to be one of the biggest merchant guild's in the Immortal realms.
Of course the Black Moon Merchant Guild, one of the five biggest guild's in merchant guild union, wasn't as simple as just a merchant guild. To make the Black Moon Merchant Guild dominate all of the Immortal realm. one could imagine the strength and the influence behind its back. When his mother Emily, had talked about the Black Moon Merchant Guild. She had very seriously mentioned to Roy that. Even the imperial family, would never dare to be rash, In front of the Five main merchant guild's of the Immortal realm.
The Black Moon Merchant Guild's system is extremely stringent. In transactions, they will always make sure to achieve absolute fairness, and would never be biased, against any side. However, the Black Moon Merchant Guild usually only deals with the merchandise of a high enough grade, and would never consider goods of lower quality.
No matter where the Black Moon Merchant Guild appears, it would always attract other Merchant Guilds to the area. let's go in and take a look, Roy said and got out of the carriage.
For commoners, they would all hold a sense of deep reverence toward the Majesty of the Black Moon Merchant Guild. when people pass by this place, they would all quickly walk past the store, and did not dare to make any movements that could possibly offend the Black Moon Merchant Guild. Roy's Noble clothes, Guards emitting power full Aura's attracted many people's attention. But when they saw the logo on the carriage they quickly looked away. Roy calmly walked into the Black Moon Merchant guild, People's gazes looking at Roy were filled with reverence…. To have the ability to travel in the Marquette carriage, He must be the rumoured Young master Roy Wilson. Of the Wilson's Marquette
The interior of the Black Moon Merchant Guild was very spacious, and its silence carried a kind of looming pressure. If normal people were to walk inside, they would all be constrained by the atmosphere, to the point of not being able to breath. Atop the enormous cargo shelves, there was a dazzling assortment of merchandise. medicinal ingredients, pills, weapons, armors, gems, beast cores, and even cultivation manuals…. It had everything. But unquestionably, none of the things being sold here were inexpensive. Some may be impossible for a regular family to purchase even in a lifetime.
There were a Fifty - sixty something, Men and women standing behind the counter inside the Black Moon Merchant Guild. Roy entering with his entourage attracted everyone's attention. Some beautiful lady came up to us, and greeted. Then Asking if we are "Buying or selling?"
Roy went straight to the point. Go and get an elder here, seeing the powerful Aura's coming from the guards behind Roy and his Noble clothes. Maiden quickly ran upstairs
Not long after, a petite elderly man appeared atop the staircase and slowly walked down. Even though the staircase was made of wood, his steps did not make the typical creaking noise one would make. His pair of eyes were gentle yet full of vitality. His name was Mark porter, known to everyone in the Sun City, as the manager of this Black Moon Merchant Guild branch.
Looking at the entourage. Mark's gaze immediately focused on David. Recognizing David's appearance. Mark calmly, yet proudly, walked over to us. And asked David. You called me, any Important business matter.
"Elder Mark come look!" It is not me. But young master Roy Wilson's who called you.
Roy Wilson's. Hmm.... Mark immediately understood who it is, and invited us upstairs.
In the Mark's Office. My name is Mark porter, I am the manager of this Black Moon Merchant Guild branch. Young master Roy do you want to buy or sell
Roy giving a long list to Mark asked. Except for the names in this list, I want the remaining beast's blood and core's.
Hearing that Mark asked. Are you using the blood for talisman's and the core's to forge equipment? Do you need to know. Roy replied while smiling.
Mark freeked out seeing the creepy smile. And said due to the beast's tide which happened few decades ago. we have abundance of these materials.
It will take some time.... Stoping Mark from continuing. Roy gave him a space Ring filled with spirit stones and said. After figuring everything out send the beast's materials to my mansion. This is just an advance. If you can get entire beast's body it would be great. And the realm of the beast's should be low. I am giving you a long time contract. If you can find any low level rare beast's materials, please send them to the mansion. I will settle the payment there. Mark shook hands with Roy, to finalize the deal.
In the Wilson's Mansion, Beast's are naturally tougher and stronger than humans. Beast's that are born in tough environmental conditions, can thrive there. Where humans can't even enter, In most cases to kill a beast, It would require a cultivation base of one level higher than the beast's. The only advantage humans have over beast's is intelligence, and naturally a higher ability to comprehend the Tao.
Roy's crazy idea is to combine, Beasts natural advantage's of affinity of the elements with the human intelligence
A.I. Chip! Measure the activity of the last test subject!"
[Establishing scan, in the midst of gathering data, beginning construction!]
"Begin the simulations of the experiment!" Seeing the A.I. Chip complete its task, Roy gave it another command.
[Simulation of the model ]
"As expected, it's possible!" Roy smiled jubilantly.
Roy patiently waited for some time, and then heard the A.I. Chip's voice, [The simulation of the test subject is completed, Unforseen mutations occurring. Test failed]
Roy After hearing that saw, the test subject started to bleed and puke blood from his seven apertures. With his veins pulsing like earth worms about to burst, staining the ground with the remains of his food and blood. The stench made Roy frown.
Now on the experimenting table, there is a goopy mess of a, what would be called as a slimy thing moving.
[The gathering of data has been completed!] The A.I. Chip's notification sounded.
Have I failed?" Roy was indifferent.
"A.I. Chip, analyse the reason!"
[Beep! In the process of analysing...Conclusion: Host's experiment has a low rate of success to begin with. Now the success rate increases to 0.01%, Recommendation: Host should focus his experimentation on newly advanced qi gathering cultivators without practicing any cultivation method]
The A.I. Chip replied, and transferred the data to Roy
[Beginning the transmission of data!] A few images flashed by Roy's eyes as if he had already familiarized with these things. Various scenarios and their suitable responses, as well as the preparation of ingredients, were all presented in front of him.
When the idea first occurred to Roy. The A.I. Chip suggested that more the cultivation base increases, more the chances of failure
I saw during the experimentation more the cultivation base increased. More the person's qi clashes with the changes occurring during the procedure.
Golden core stage cultivator's died in an instant After the beginning of the procedure
Only form of success I got was from the person who just entered qi gathering stage, without any cultivation manuals to cultivate.
sigh.... Roy piled up all the Corpse's including the slimy thing on a bunch of wood piles. piling more wood on top of them, Roy used his energy from his beast's core and started a fire to burn them.
While walking through the basement. Roy saw Joseph exiting the training room
How is the training today. Did you encounter any problems during cultivation?
No. Everything is fine Joseph replied, Okay then. Now I have a task for you. Go tell the Butler to inform the prison warden. To meet me tommorow.
Early morning, the next day. I went back to my experimentation lab, seeing the body's burnt out, I collected all the ashes, walking through the basement. Joseph what are you doing this early in the morning. I do warm-up exercises every morning that you showed me. Doing them I feel energized every morning, Hearing that Roy felt speechless. Those are the routines when you're just starting out, to get your body acclaimed to the training to come. Now you don't have to do this anymore. Anyway I am performing a ritual in front of the lake follow me. and went to the lake in front of the mansion. While scattering the ashes in the lake, I prayed for the prisoners to live a good life in the next reincarnation...