Brian Carter almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Earlier, when he issued the official mission, spending ten thousand points didn’t feel like much—turns out he squandered all his assets.

"Why is it so little?" Brian Carter questioned.

"This is what the previous 'Originator' left behind. Although we don't know how you inherited Their identity, it does not violate organizational rules."

A mechanical electronic voice responded.

Brian Carter's heart skipped a beat. This thing actually knows my identity is illegitimate?

"Is there any way for me to quickly become a superhuman?"

Since his identity had been exposed, Brian Carter decided to be straightforward.

Once he became a superhuman, he could finally hold his head high and act tough in front of that girl Grace Miller.

There were indeed ways to quickly become a superhuman in human civilization.

But the price was steep.

There was a type of gene awakening serum that could grant superpowers. Even the lowest grade cost several million, and the better ones were priced in the tens of millions.

Moreover, this serum didn’t guarantee success—it all depended on probability.

There were three main superhuman professions in human civilization.

They were: Martial Artist, Esper, and Psychic.

Of course, that didn’t mean there were only these three professions—just that these were the most mainstream.

There were dozens of common cultivation professions in human civilization, and theoretically, there were countless professions across the universe.

Relatively speaking,

Espers were the easiest to become quickly. Martial Artists and Psychics required a certain foundation and honing.

"There are many methods, as long as you have currency," the mechanical synthetic voice replied.

"Give me the most cost-effective one."

Brian Carter gritted his teeth, staring at the 36 points in his account, feeling like he was about to cry.

"Beep! Level 7 authority activated. Scanning the multiverse and all eligible options in the myriad worlds."

In an instant,

A screen popped up in front of Brian Carter, information scrolling rapidly.

[Marrow Cleansing Pill]: From the 'True Martial World' (Energy Level 6). After consumption by a human, it rapidly cleanses the body, transforming the physique, granting superior martial arts aptitude, and ensuring successful innate martial cultivation. Price: 500 points. Note: No handling fee within this world.

[Witch Spirit Tome]: From the 'Wizard World' (Energy Level 7). A mysterious witch artifact containing a witch spirit, which can quickly assist an ordinary person in becoming a powerful wizard. Price: 3,000 points.

[Spirit-Nurturing Herb]: From the 'Hundred Flowers World' (Energy Level 5). After consumption, greatly increases spiritual power, allowing rapid advancement in psychic or soul-related professions. Price: 800 points.

[Infant Seed Pill]: From the 'Immortal World' (Energy Level 9). After consumption by a mortal, cultivation will automatically increase, allowing one to reach Nascent Soul stage within ten years. Side effect: Cultivation becomes fixed and cannot be improved further. Starting bid: 300,000 points. Note: Handling fee outside the Immortal World is borne by the buyer.

……

Brian Carter's eyes were dazzled, his pupils reddening.

It was probably because of his high authority that he could freely purchase items from high-energy worlds.

So many top-tier resources.

But he couldn’t afford a single one.

Thinking of the ten thousand points he had squandered, Brian Carter felt his heart bleeding.

"Too expensive! Can you filter for options I can actually afford?"

"Ding! Filtering for target options within 36 points…"

Chapter 5: Justice Descends from the Heavens

The screen scrolled again.

[Inferior Gene Awakening Serum]: From the main universe, a failed imitation by a low-level civilization, with a 25% chance of awakening superpowers. Side effects: May cause deformities in offspring, and a low probability of gene chain collapse.

Price: 18 points

[Contaminated Blood Clan Essence]: From the main universe. After consumption, there is a chance to transform into a low-level blood clan. Side effects: Loss of reason, falling into a frenzy of slaughter.

Price: 30 points.

[Feral Beast Transformation Project]: From the main universe. Transforms humans into beast warriors, rapidly becoming superhumans. Side effect: Loss of 20 years of lifespan. Compensation negotiable.

……

"Stop, stop! What the hell are these things?"

Brian Carter's eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

These options could indeed make you a superhuman quickly, but each came with terrifying side effects—even "selling yourself into slavery" was on the table.

Among them,

Brian Carter had heard of the [Inferior Gene Awakening Serum]; it was sold on the black market, a failed product imitated by low-level human civilizations.

A standard [Gene Awakening Serum], from a level-three civilization, would be resold on Sky Blue Star for a whopping ten million.

But you get what you pay for.

The standard serum had minor side effects and a 35% awakening rate.

The low-level civilization imitation, called [Substandard Gene Awakening Serum], didn’t have major side effects, but the awakening rate was only 25%, and the quality of the awakened powers was slightly worse.

As for the inferior version, it was the failed product above—the worst kind, considered contraband.

18 points was cheap, and Brian Carter could afford it.

But the side effects of causing deformities in offspring and the small chance of gene chain collapse were enough to make anyone hesitate.

"I want something with no side effects!"

Brian Carter took a deep breath, calming his agitated mood.

"With your current points, there are no options that are both side-effect free and can make you a superhuman quickly."

The Prime Brain paused.

"However, you could try the request zone."

"Request?"

Brian Carter mused.

So, if there’s nothing suitable, I can name my own price and see if anyone responds.

"It all depends on luck—maybe someone kind will… donate!" The Prime Brain immediately corrected itself.

Donate?

Brian Carter cursed inwardly.

You think I don’t understand what you mean?