44: Chapter 44 Power, All Great Power Returns to Oneself

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"Power"

Lin Fang, staying true to his original intent, wrote this word on paper. This was what he wanted to trade with Black Star. The 'power' here did not refer to simple physical strength but was an abstract concept. Whether it was technology ahead of its time, an immortal life, or supernatural abilities that existed only in fantasy—they all belonged to the category of power.

Each one was mouthwatering.

Technology ahead of its time? Countless things from sci-fi movies flashed through Lin Fang's mind—from exoskeletons to nano-armor, robot soldiers to planetary fortresses...

Hmm... Never mind whether these 1,000 plunder points could even buy a spare part from this unscrupulous merchant, but these things were too flashy. It wasn't the right time yet. Little Black was enough for now.

Lin Fang understood one principle very well: taking too big a step could lead to trouble.

Moreover, he preferred to acquire these things himself.

What he needed now was something that could enhance him without drawing attention. The answer was obvious.

All mighty power resides within oneself.

"Black Star, give me superhuman abilities—the kind that can fly."

Worried that it might not understand, Lin Fang even opened the movie *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice* and pointed at Superman, who was passionately fighting Doomsday. "Don't get it wrong."

Trying wouldn't cost him anything. What if Black Star was gullible?

[Insufficient base plunder points. Transaction error.]

A wave of emotion surged in Lin Fang's heart. Black Star had acknowledged it. The prompt wasn't about a basic condition error, which meant that if he had enough plunder points, he could truly become an existence like Superman, capable of soaring through the skies and burrowing into the earth.

Although Superman was vulnerable to Kryptonite, compared to his abilities, this was only a minor flaw.

So Lin Fang said seriously, "Black Star, let's negotiate. How about giving me a loan? I can offer you three percent interest."

"Five percent?"

"Eight percent?"

There was no response. This incredible entity seemed to have its own stubbornness.

Next, Lin Fang conducted a thorough investigation and study of things from various films and shows that could enhance one's abilities.

Items like Devil Fruits from *One Piece*, Guanyin's Pure Vase, the Philosopher's Stone from *Harry Potter*, the Infinity Stones from *The Avengers*... and other unrealistic items all triggered a 'condition error' prompt from Black Star.

However, items like the Extremis Virus, the Super-Soldier Serum, Compound V, the Super Crystal, the T-Virus, NZT-48, and others that fit within a realistic framework were all acknowledged by Black Star.

Although Lin Fang was deterred by his lack of plunder points and the severe side effects of these items, it wasn't a fruitless endeavor.

He reached a conclusion:

Damn it, Superman's abilities actually conformed to science!

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Persistence paid off. Lin Fang finally found something that could be manifested with just 1,000 plunder points.

The Blood Plague, also known as the KV Virus, from the movie *I Am Legend*. Through injection, it could alter a person's physical structure, granting extraordinary muscle explosiveness, resistance to damage, night vision, and even reducing metabolic rate, eliminating the need for frequent meals.

The abilities were quite comprehensive. The downside was an allergy to ultraviolet light and a tendency to spontaneously combust... Watching the roaring bald creatures in the movie, Lin Fang silently clicked the 'X' in the top-right corner. Rejected for being ugly.

Were there no other choices?

There were.

Lin Fang looked at the screen. In the corner, a little black cat was diligently studying. This was Little Black's trait—it could grow by continuously absorbing knowledge.

And Little Black didn't come from any sci-fi movie. It was born from his own... or more accurately, from Black Star's hands.

This thing, which readers in novels often affectionately refer to as a 'cheat' or colloquially as a 'golden finger.'

It was time to go all in.