Chapter 131

By the time Gu Ding returned to the Grey-faced Buzzard, it was already dark.

Biggie was busy in the kitchen. He was going to cook a big meal to calm everyone down after the day. He had always been a man of few words, so that was all he could do.

Lilliath sat on the deck at the top of the spaceship with her hands on the deck and looked up at the sky. When she saw Gu Ding, she forced a smile. "You're back. Have you bought all the materials?"

"I'm still missing a few. I've asked the people at the auction house to help me collect them. I should have an answer by tomorrow afternoon." Gu Ding sat next to Lilliath. "Robert asked for a lot of materials. He should be making more than one thing. Even if one or two materials are missing, it shouldn't affect him much."

"It's a clear night tonight." Lilliath looked up at the sky again. The twinkling stars fascinated her. "Now I understand why you like to look up at the night sky. I can't remember which direction my home planet is, but I remember clearly the day I left. The purple planet was getting further and further away from me. That was the most beautiful color in my memory … "

Gu Ding remained silent. He was just a listener at the moment.

Not long after, Biggie's voice came from the cabin. "Come down for dinner. It's all ready."

"Come on, let's eat!" Gu Ding grinned. Ever since Biggie joined the crew, their meals had been getting better and better. Biggie had been making new dishes every day and never got bored.

"How sumptuous!" Looking at the table full of dishes, Gu Ding knew that Biggie was trying to soothe everyone's low spirits.

Lilliath understood that as well.

Biggie took off his apron and put it aside before sitting down. "I've made more dishes today. Take your time, everyone."

Robert was still busy in his room. He was a Mechanical Tribe member and could not digest human food. Moreover, after using a new alternative energy source, he was no longer as sentimental as before. His reaction to the outside world had become more indifferent. Gu Ding was not too worried about this. Although Robert's personality had changed, his essence remained the same.

At the dining table, the three of them were much quieter than before.

"Poseidon, I want to try implanting a Level 6 Energy Crystal to upgrade my body to Level 4. This way, my combat effectiveness will increase again, and I'll be better prepared for this battle. "Gu Ding's words were directed at Neptune.

"No, it's too close to the last time you upgraded your gene level. Under normal circumstances, the interval between each use of the Gene Type Upgrade Medicine should be at least one month. If it has been used three times in a row, the interval between the fourth use should be at least three months. " "Think about it yourself. When you left Cerule, you were still a Rank 1 Gene Body. It's only been a little more than a month, and you're already a Rank 3 Gene Body. Moreover, both of your evolutions were catalyzed passively. If he advanced too quickly now, it would only affect his future foundation. If one's genetic foundation wasn't stable, there was a possibility that one's genetic chain would be in danger of rupturing when one's level was high. I don't require your Cell Index to reach 1,000 points. You have to wait until it's at least 500 points before I allow you to use the Energy Crystal to upgrade your gene level again. It's the same for Lily. It's been less than a month since she last consumed the gene enhancer. "

"But this is a special situation. I need to improve my strength as soon as possible." Although Gu Ding knew that Neptune was right, Lilliath's safety was more important to him.

"I've already discussed with Robert about how to improve your combat effectiveness. Don't worry. You should be able to get the tool that will increase your combat effectiveness several times tomorrow morning." For this matter, the Sea Emperor had already discussed with Robert and came up with some solutions. "Besides you, Biggie and Lilliath have corresponding combat tools."

"Lily can't participate in the battle. I've already told you about this," Gu Ding insisted.

"Gu Ding, I want to participate in the battle." Lilliath spoke up herself. "The power of divination is very special, and it's usually very accurate. Before my parents' accident, the fortune-teller had already predicted that I would have a chance to survive because of my parents' careful planning. However, they still couldn't escape that disaster despite using many methods. That's why I didn't want to see Mi En at first because the fortune-teller brought me bad memories. Since the results of the divination have confirmed my death, I won't be able to escape this disaster no matter where I hide. Rather than running away, I'd rather choose to fight. At least, I can help Biggie. "

"Performing Black Hypnosis is too much of a burden on you. Even with the bracelet's three-fold increase in spirit, your spirit strength is still too weak compared to Biggie's. You'll still suffer from the backlash." Gu Ding even thought that Lilliath's crisis this time might be related to the hypnosis. After all, she had overdrawn herself the last time and was badly injured.

"I've also considered this problem, so I provided Robert with the blueprint of a psychic power item. Robert is currently working on it, and that item can increase Lily's psychic power by hundreds of times. It can solve this hidden problem very well." Neptune had already analyzed everyone's combat characteristics in detail to maximize the combat effectiveness of the entire team.

"As for Biggie, he already has a weapon. We've designed a set of light armor for him to increase his defense," Neptune continued. "In addition, Robert has also made a lot of other items to increase the combat effectiveness of the team. You'll see when the time comes. Robert and I have already made a lot of arrangements. We'll definitely be able to successfully survive this crisis. "

"Gu Ding, you told me before to trust Neptune. He's never wrong." Lilliath looked at Gu Ding, who was still a little conflicted. "I trust Neptune this time. He's definitely coming up with the best strategy to minimize the team's losses. If you can come up with a better idea, we're all ears. Otherwise, we'll do as Neptune says. "

Gu Ding was silent. Of course, he did not have a better idea. He also knew that if Lilliath was not allowed to participate in the battle, Biggie would not have any combat effectiveness. He did not think that he could protect Lilliath on his own.

The dinner ended on a sour note.

After dinner, Gu Ding returned to his room in silence. He, who usually fell asleep the moment his head touched the pillow, did not sleep at all.

Early the next morning, Neptune's voice was heard. "Your tool has been completed. It's in Robert's room. Go take a look for yourself. This thing will definitely increase your combat effectiveness more than advancing you to a Rank 4 Gene Body. "

Gu Ding's interest was slightly piqued when he heard Neptune's words. He walked toward Robert's room. He knocked on the door and heard Robert's voice. "Come in!"

He pushed the door open and entered the room. Robert was still busy with something with his back to Gu Ding. Soon, something caught Gu Ding's eye, making it difficult for him to look away. "This thing, is it a combat tool for me?"