Upon entering Green Star City, Aiden and Marcus were immediately greeted by a scene of endless prosperity and lively activity. Luxury cars streamed along the streets, which were crowded with people going about their day. Both sides of the main street were lined with vibrant shops. The air was filled with the constant sound of vendors calling out, advertising their goods, and adding to the city's energetic atmosphere.
"Let's find a restaurant to eat and rest for a while. Then I'll bring you to the place of registration."
Since leaving Riverside City in the morning until now, the group had been hurrying on their way, and they were already exhausted. Although Marcus didn't need the food with his strength, others needed it. Therefore, Marcus and the others found a restaurant to eat and rest in so that they could relieve their fatigue.
After some time, they finished their meal and, after taking a brief rest, got up and left.
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"Aiden, this is the Eastern Garden. It is a very famous place in Green Star City and almost everything you want can be found here. If you need anything to buy, you could look around."
Although Eastern Garden was the name of this place, it was not a garden. This was a famous marketplace. This place was bustling with noise and excitement. There was a sea of people here, and shops were everywhere.
"President Wellings, we haven't seen each other for a year. I thought you wouldn't come this time."
At this time, a chubby middle-aged man suddenly appeared and greeted Marcus.
"President Lee." Marcus quickly returned the greeting when he saw the middle-aged man.
At this time, Aiden's mouth twitched as he heard Marcus' words directly in his mind: "Aiden, this is Lee Morfi. Just like me, he is the President of Star Hunter Tower of Green Star City Branch."
Then he smiled at Aiden and said, letting President Lee hear: "Aiden, we have something personal to talk about. Why don't you go and look around the Eastern Garden? When I'm done, I'll bring you to register."
Aiden nodded and said, "Okay."
With that, Aiden turned around and blended into the crowd.
"Heavenly Eagle Association," Aiden muttered to himself.
Not long after Aiden left, a magnificent building suddenly appeared in his view.
The Heavenly Eagle Association was one of the four major powers in Green Star City. In this City, the Heavenly Eagle Association could be said to be one of the kings in terms of status, money, and power.
Aiden walked into the Heavenly Eagle Association with curiosity.
When he entered, a majestic aura immediately rushed toward him. There were a lot of people here, and all the windows and tables were packed with people. The business of the Heavenly Eagle Association was booming.
The Heavenly Eagle Association offered a wide variety of goods. Its stock was far more plentiful than that of the Star Hunter Tower in Riverside City.
However, it was still not as famous as the Star Hunter Association for some unknown reason.
"This... This trashy skill actually cost two hundred thousand Credits? This is a robbery!"
"A trash X Fluid costs seventy thousand Credits."
"A single Jade Mushroom requires One Hundred Thousand credits. This is a daylight robbery!"
The people in the association discussed animatedly.
After walking around the Heavenly Eagle Association, Aiden found a lot of rare herbs that attracted his attention. But when he thought that these herbs would only be wasted even if he bought them, he rejected the idea of wasting money on them.
Although he was extremely wealthy and could gain Eternal Points by spending money, he had no intention of wasting it on unnecessary things. He would only invest in items that could provide him with tangible benefits.
Aiden looked around and very soon, he was standing in front of a shelf.
"X-2 Genetic Fluid, 500,000 Credits!"
When he saw this, he took a deep breath. He suddenly remembered what Marcus told him.
According to Marcus, the reward for the champion of the competition this time is X-3 Genetic Fluid.
He had no idea which was better between the X-2 Genetic Fluid and the X-3 Genetic Fluid. However, given the X-2 Genetic Fluid's high price, it was undoubtedly a valuable treasure as well!
Without wasting time, he immediately used the OL Bracelet to look for information related to Genetic Fluids.
Soon, he understood the difference between X-2 and X-3 Genetic Fluids.
Only those at or above First-tier Star Warriors could use X-2 Genetic Fluid. It can boost a First-tier Star Warrior's strength, speed, and endurance to the level of a Blue Spirit Star Warrior. Apart from this, it can also promote rapid healing of wounds and injuries. Most importantly, it can slightly modify the user's genetic structure, increasing their cultivation talent to some extent.
On the other hand, X-3 Genetic Fluid was more potent and advanced compared to its predecessor. Not only could it enhance a person's physical attributes to the level of a White Dust Star Warrior, but it also accelerated cellular regeneration to an extraordinary degree. It can alter and upgrade the user's genetic structure, unlocking their latent potential and dramatically enhancing their overall abilities.
Additionally, it can also heighten resistance to extreme temperatures, toxins, and radiation, making the user adaptable to hostile environments.
However, X-3 Genetic Fluid was not the best of the best. There was another upgraded version of Genetic Fluid, but instead of 'X-4', it was called X-5 Genetic Fluid for some reason.
According to the information provided by the search result, X-5 Genetic Fluid can perfect the user's genetic structure by eliminating all imperfections and flaws. This results in an unprecedented enhancement in strength, agility, intelligence, and overall efficiency of bodily functions. It can also enhance a Star Warrior's physical attributes to the level of a Glorious Gold Star Warrior. Along with resistance against extreme temperatures, toxins, and radiation, it also has a low chance of making the user immune to these negative attributes.
Unfortunately, only X-2 Genetic Fluid was available here.
Aiden pondered for a moment before deciding to purchase the X-2 Genetic Fluid. However, he had no intention of using it immediately. Instead, he planned to hold onto it for the time being. If he managed to win the competition and secure the X-3 Genetic Fluid, he would reserve that for his own use. As for the X-2 Genetic Fluid, he hoped to take it back for his sister.
After all, according to the system, when returning to his original world, he was allowed to keep three of the items he acquired from any dimension he visited.
This X-2 Genetic Fluid can be one of those three items.
Without wasting any time, Aiden quickly noted the code displayed on the lower shelf and made his way to the reception desk. Joining the queue, he waited patiently for his turn. When his turn arrived, he handed the code to the receptionist and stated his intention to purchase the X-2 Genetic Fluid.
The receptionist nodded, processed the transaction, and asked for payment upfront. Once the payment of 500,000 credits was completed, she handed him a beautifully packed box containing the X-2 Genetic Fluid.
At the same moment, Aiden earned 50 Eternal Points as a reward for spending such a significant amount. Just like that, his Eternal Points increased from 61 to 111.
After glancing around the store once more and finding nothing else of interest, Aiden left the Heavenly Eagle Association and headed straight to the agreed meeting point.
Not long after, he saw Marcus arriving.
Marcus smiled at him and asked: "Aiden, have you looked around?"
Aiden nodded, "Hmm, everything is new to me. I also went to the Heavenly Eagle Association to take a look."
"Ok. Let's go, I'll bring you to register at the central square."
The central square was where names for the Hidden Dragon Competition were being registered. At this moment, a sea of people was already there. The young elites of several neighboring cities have come to register under their families' lead.
"This is the registration location."
Aiden looked around. This place was very lively, and there were a lot of people everywhere his eyes could see. Each of them was an outstanding genius.
A few old men were sitting on the tall platform. They were the people in charge of registration, and they were currently registering.
"Next."
Immediately, a young man quickly walked onto the tall platform. This handsome young man was nineteen or twenty years old, and his strength was not bad. He was a Level 4 First-tier Star Warrior.
"Hello, elder. My name is Yusuf, and I am the representative of the Nicola Family in Cloud Roc City."
An old man wearing hemp clothes glanced at him and typed something on the screen floating right in front of him. The next moment, Yusuf's OL Bracelet buzzed. He taped the OL Bracelet and a screen also appeared in front of him.
Looking at the screen, Yusuf nodded and expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, elder."
The old man nodded and casually threw a square-shaped card at Yusuf.
Before Yusuf could react, a red light shot out from the card.