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Chapter 113: The Xenomorph Fused with Hell's Power
Chapter 113: The Xenomorph Fused with Hell's Power
"Let's call it a day and head back. It's not safe here." After harvesting the Iron Blood Warrior, Qin Muye naturally planned to return to the church.
If there were really Xenomorphs in the vicinity, he didn't want to confront them head-on.
However, he also had to consider how to deal with this situation. If the Hell Church's preacher won, it would be fine, but if they lost, things could spiral out of control.
Compared to their own civilization, they often fell short when facing Xenomorphs, these killing machines, unlike the Iron Blood Warriors, who possessed advanced technology.
Although he had Hell's power, it was clear that Hell itself didn't care about these matters and was rather a source of trouble.
'But there isn't no solution, and it could even be a permanent one, though it is a bit risky.'
Qin Muye's plan was simple: he would sit back and watch the conflict. Whether it was the Hell Church's preacher or the Xenomorphs, he would observe. If the preacher won, he would seize the Xenomorphs; if the Xenomorphs won, he would capture the preacher for research.
If the Xenomorphs gained the upper hand, it would be simple. He could open the Hell's Gate, allowing Hell's power to flood the entire Ackerman town. Then, he would detonate a dozen Scarlet Invasions, ensuring that this wave of destruction would leave nothing behind, and even contribute a significant amount of rubies to the Federation of States.
However, prolonged exposure to these rubies could turn people into rubies themselves.
But doing so would endanger innocent lives, as the explosion would leave no living creatures.
He could also go now and seek out the Xenomorph Queen to eliminate her in her early stages, but this didn't align with Qin Muye's interests.
Firstly, his main quest involved the various monsters and urban legends in Ackerman town. Hunting them down one by one would be a massive undertaking.
It would be better to let the Xenomorphs help.
Xenomorphs would never cooperate with these monsters or serial killers; they would only use them as hosts for their offspring.
They might not even spare the demons and devils in Hell; Xenomorphs were never a subservient race.
Qin Muye's strategy was to cultivate the threat and use it to his advantage, but he wasn't entirely confident. After all, these Xenomorphs were no longer ordinary sci-fi creatures; they were killing machines infused with Hell's power. Who knew how powerful they would become?
Therefore, Qin Muye might also face setbacks.
However, he wasn't overly concerned about setbacks. The situation was already chaotic, and the Engineer might arrive tomorrow, making things even more unpredictable.
Moreover, if he did face setbacks, he could always leave. This time, he aimed for an S-grade evaluation; otherwise, a lower evaluation wouldn't be very meaningful.
What he lacked were not small resources or a few treasures and professions, but rather the Magic Wall and Alchemy Tower, structures needed to upgrade his territory.
As for other things, it would be better to wait for the Engineer to arrive or the Iron Blood Warrior's mothership to come, allowing him to seize more resources.
In terms of value, he prioritized knowledge that could significantly enhance his territory's strength over items that only boosted his individual power.
These items, unless they were artifacts or epic professions that could contribute to the development of his territory, held little value for Qin Muye.
"Master, something was watching us just now. It's likely the Xenomorph you mentioned," Tianqi suddenly said on the way back.
Qin Muye narrowed his eyes: "The Xenomorphs are targeting us. Tsk, they want the sprite's genes, but I want the Xenomorph genes too."
Clearly, the Xenomorphs were after the sprite's genetic material, but Qin Muye also coveted the Xenomorph genes. As a killing machine, the Xenomorph was highly sought after.
Once he mastered the technology, he could even sell Xenomorphs as biological weapons, just like Umbrella Corporation. Why couldn't Qin Muye do the same?
If he had the corresponding viral technology, he might have already started selling them.
Although he operated a luxury business, his real profit came from arms dealing. After returning, he planned to incite the various kingdoms and factions on the Magic Continent to go to war, which would improve his arms sales.
Earning resources to build a floating city, implement new era reforms, and so on required substantial resources. If he managed to decipher some of the Iron Blood civilization's technology, the costs would be even higher.
"Should we deal with this Xenomorph?" Tianqi asked.
Qin Muye's eyes, with their crimson pupils, quickly spotted the Xenomorph. The Xenomorph was no longer just contaminated with Hell's power; it had fused with it. As a result, its usual stealth capabilities were ineffective against Qin Muye's crimson-eyed magic.
The Xenomorph, like a venomous snake, lay in wait, but the Hell's power emanating from it was as glaring as a beacon in the dark to Qin Muye's eyes.
This Xenomorph was most likely the one that had abducted the Iron Blood Hound. Originally, it was preparing to ambush the Iron Blood Warrior, but Qin Muye's intervention caused it to shift its focus to him instead.
The group quickly left, and the Xenomorph didn't follow them for long. It seemed to have realized that Qin Muye and the Gospels were formidable opponents and ultimately decided not to pursue them.
Qin Muye noticed the Xenomorph's departure and said, "One of you should track this Xenomorph to find its nest."
While he didn't need to deal with the Xenomorph immediately, it didn't mean he would simply return. Xenomorphs are highly intelligent, and if the Gospels were to mimic humans in front of it, the Xenomorph might become wary. Thus, caution was necessary.
One of the Gospels wriggled and transformed into a bird, flying off to follow the Xenomorph from a distance. The Xenomorph didn't notice and continued on its way to find new prey.
'Once we return, I need to develop a communication network for the Gospels.'
Qin Muye had previously planned to use the Magic Network, a smart magic, as the core to develop a magical internet system. However, he had been busy and had put it off until now.
Recently, he had no time, as he still needed to study Hell's power.
So, he had to push it back again, until he finished researching the Iron Blood Warrior's technology, the floating city blueprints, and other matters related to his territory.
He suddenly realized that his research on dragons was not yet complete.
Thinking about this made his head ache even more. How did his workload keep increasing? He had already delegated most of his responsibilities, but if this continued, he wouldn't have time to level up.
'If all else fails, I'll just build more Magic Pools to gain experience.'
Leveling up didn't always require going out; hiding and leveling up was also an option.
As for combat experience, it was entirely unnecessary. By the time Qin Muye personally went to battle, his territory would be close to destruction. What use would combat experience be then?
Once his floating city was complete, he could bring his territory directly into dungeons. Wouldn't that be better?
Currently, his territory was not fully developed. Once it was, Qin Muye wouldn't need to be so visible.
Completing tasks? He could just issue orders. He wouldn't need to worry, as various strategists would provide plans, and his armies would be ready for action. Anything he wanted could be done with a word.
This was the correct way to be a lord, not personally leading the charge or handling diplomatic affairs. If he had to do everything himself, what use would his subordinates be?
Back at the church, Qin Muye felt a sense of relief. The journey had been tiring, even though he hadn't walked much. The shoulder cannon of the Iron Blood Warrior had startled him, and the constant mental tension had left him feeling fatigued.
'Damn, I vaguely remember having a plan to enhance myself, right?' Qin Muye recalled this and quickly found it. To put it mildly, the progress was equivalent to creating a new folder.
He soon gave up, deciding to deal with it later. After all, he didn't need the slight improvement in physical attributes. Once the technology advanced, Qin Muye could simply travel in an Iron Blood spaceship, avoiding walking altogether.
Even if he improved his physical attributes, the small enhancement wouldn't make much of a difference. It would be a waste of time.
After resting for five minutes, Qin Muye resumed his research on Hell's power. He believed this energy had significant potential, comparable to the crimson energy within him.
He planned to combine the strengths of both the crimson and Hell's powers to create a unique energy of his own.
Ideally, he would find the source of Hell's power, which was why he had let the Xenomorph go, hoping to gain something valuable.
(End of Chapter)
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