I cultivate mushrooms in warhammer

"Li Nuo, where are you right now?" Delton activated the communication channel, addressing him directly by his real name.

"I'm on the platform heading to the upper hive. What's up, sir?"

In the communication screen, Li Nuo appeared calm and collected, with the descending platform wall as his backdrop.

"Chekhov is dead," Delton said.

"Huh? Who's Chekhov?"

"The one who tried to assassinate you before."

"Assassinate me? No, I didn't encounter any assassins," Li Nuo replied, his expression a mix of composure and confusion.

Delton gently rubbed his forehead.

"Stop pretending. I noticed the footage of you being attacked by subsonic bolter rounds through the lower hive's monitoring system. Later, the security camera was destroyed, so I couldn't see how Chekhov died. Now that I think about it, it must have been related to you. Your psychic abilities have improved quite a bit; you were able to evade the subsonic bolter rounds."

Li Nuo chuckled without saying a word, not intending to pick up on Delton's words.

He wouldn't tell him that he dodged the subsonic bolter rounds thanks to the Mad Doctor's concoctions, not his psychic abilities.

The speed of sound is approximately 340 meters per second, and subsonic rounds travel slower than the speed of sound.

Initially, the distance between him and Chekhov was about a kilometer, and it took the subsonic rounds a full three seconds to reach him.

In those three seconds, even an ordinary person could have dodged them, let alone someone as significantly enhanced as himself.

Of course, the prerequisite was being able to detect the existence of the subsonic rounds.

This required drinking large amounts of Keen Eye Elixir and Predatory Instinct Elixir.

Keen Eye Elixir drastically enhances visual ability, helping the naked eye precisely lock onto small, fast-flying targets.

Predatory Instinct Elixir, on the other hand, strengthens the perception of danger, creating alertness within 0.1 seconds of an enemy's attack.

The combination of these two elixirs was remarkably effective and always successful, perhaps only failing when faced with warp-based attacks.

Most importantly, the alchemical elixirs made with the Mad Doctor's witchcraft could be given to others.

Didn't Li Nuo hope that the woman he married in the Warhammer world would at least be of Mephiston's level?

Now, he had a second option: using massive amounts of Mad Doctor's concoctions to enhance a high-ranking but vase-like fragile girl into someone comparable to a female Space Marine.

In the future, if he obtained stronger, more powerful, and more Waaaaagh Mad Doctor's witchcraft recipes or Tech-priest blueprints, he could use them to enhance himself and his wife.

This would solve the problem of his other half being a combat zero.

"Don't go anywhere after you exit the platform. Wait at the gate; I'll come find you." Delton tapped a few keys on the cogitator, dropped a sentence, and hurriedly left.

Previously, Li Nuo had asked Delton to help contact the forge world of Deimos, promising to provide a reward.

He was planning to meet with him to discuss this matter, so he simply sat on a garden bench near the upper hive gate and waited quietly.

About ten minutes later, three black transport vehicles emerged from the platform, heading straight for Li Nuo.

Li Nuo was startled, thinking that his killing the assassin had angered the governor, who wanted to have him taught a lesson.

Just as he was about to get up and run, he saw Delton stick his head out of the first transport vehicle, calling out loudly and waving.

"Li Nuo! Get in the car!"

Li Nuo slowed his pace, looking at Delton in confusion. Why was he constantly calling him by his real name? Wouldn't it be bad if the people in the car heard?

Moreover, the face he was using now was his real face, without any disguise.

The transport vehicle stopped in front of Li Nuo, and Delton pushed open the car door, extending his right arm and using a force that Li Nuo couldn't resist to pull him into the back seat of the driver's cabin.

The three transport vehicles sped away, heading straight for the tallest building in the first district—the Royal Court District.

That place was built on a forested hill, and the exterior of the building complex was silver-white, with a style similar to medieval castles, making the scenery beautiful.

The artificial light source in the first district of the upper hive was located directly above the highest point of the Royal Court District. It was an artificial sun more than a hundred meters in diameter, bound by a constant magnetic field and force field.

During the day, the light from the artificial sun was evenly distributed throughout the entire first district through complex optical ducts.

At night, the artificial sun would be covered with a mask, instead projecting a cool artificial moonlight.

When war came and a large number of enemy troops appeared inside and outside the hive city, the light of the artificial sun would be converted into high-energy beams through ultra-large focusing devices, continuously firing lasers, equivalent to a void ship's lance continuously firing.

Whoever controlled such an important strategic facility could control the entire hive city, just like the gods who controlled the sun in ancient mythology.

Now, the artificial sun hanging in the sky was rapidly enlarging in Li Nuo's eyes, making him realize that something was about to happen.

"Does the governor know about the contract I made with Deimos?"

"That's right. At the same time you were confronting Chekhov, a formal letter from Deimos was delivered to Lord Vaughes's hands through the astropaths, including the contract you made with Deimos…"

When Delton spoke with Li Nuo, he didn't avoid the driver and co-driver sitting in the front seats, who were none other than Li Nuo's old acquaintances, Wick and Mona.

Ever since Li Nuo got into the car, they had been looking at Li Nuo in the back seat through the rearview mirror with a ghostly expression.

It felt as absurd as if a student who used to sit in the back row of the classroom with them had suddenly transformed into a full scholarship recipient.

Wick tried hard to suppress the questions in his heart, his expression as tangled as if he had been constipated for ten and a half months.

The sentence he wanted to say most right now was:

"Damn, if I had known that doing small experiments could win the governor's daughter, why did I waste my time on those upper hive girls? That was a complete waste of time."

Wick could connect Li Nuo and Kang Wen because Mona had exclaimed unprecedentedly when she saw Li Nuo sitting on the bench.

She recognized at a glance that this person was the rookie agent who had sparred with her in the training room. When he first came to the base, the face he used was this one.

It was hard to imagine that a new agent who had been wounded all over by her psychic abilities and broadsword in the training room would suddenly become her immediate superior.

The contrast was so great that even Mona, who was always calm and had low emotional fluctuations, couldn't take it.

"We are now escorting you to the Royal Court District." Delton took out a data slate and looked at it, sending the route map to Wick and asking him to follow it, then turned to Li Nuo and said:

"The governor is creating a suitable noble identity for you. Your family has a long, mysterious, and low-key history, but it fell into decline and ended up in the lower hive. Most importantly, you are currently the only member of the family, both the first in line to inherit and the head of the family. The governor needs you to provide a family name."

"Family name… can it be anything?" Li Nuo asked thoughtfully.

"Yes, you decide your family name. You have to think carefully before making a decision, after all, this name will be crowned with the governor's title in the future."

"Let me think… How about Lolleman?"

"Lolleman? Hmm, seems okay." Delton suddenly paused, "Is that a new word formed by piecing together Robert Guilliman? It's possible, but you better not let the people of Ultramar know."

"Ha, just kidding. Let's call the family 'Willsick', easy to understand and remember."

In both Low Gothic and High Gothic, Willsick means "rich, abundant, prosperous."

In a sense, the mysterious hive family that rose to power with the help of the dreg-starch technology did match the word "Willsick."

Delton nodded in agreement and sent "Willsick" to the governor.

This name was more stable than the name of a stitched-together primarch anyway.

The convoy drove into the Royal Court District, and the carvings on the flying buttresses shone brightly in the artificial sunlight. A magnificent mansion appeared before them.

The spires soared, piercing the sky, and the stained glass shone with jewel-like brilliance.

Lord Vaughes and his beloved daughter, dressed in finery, walked out of the door to greet their honored guest.

Vaughes changed from his usual loose-fitting home office attire and put on a deep blue velvet dress, with exquisite silver rust patterns on the collar and cuffs, and many medals that Li Nuo couldn't name on his chest.

Beside him, Tido revealed her true face to Li Nuo for the first time.

Her light golden hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, her eyes were bright and shining, clear with curiosity and agility.

Her figure was even more impeccable, tall where it should be tall, slender where it should be slender, and plump where it should be plump, exuding elegance and nobility in every move.

A woman three years older holds a golden brick.

Tido was just three years older than Li Nuo's current body.

She was wearing a long black dress with gold trim, which echoed her light golden hair.

Li Nuo looked down at the clothes on his body, which were still the white researcher's robe.

"Is there still time for me to change clothes now?"

"No, no need to change. With the new technology and new potions you've mastered, you could enter the Governor's mansion wearing slippers."

Delton rarely joked, taking the lead in pushing the door open and getting out of the car.

Wick and Mona looked back at Li Nuo, wanting to say something but not daring to, and could only pick up their weapons, lower their helmets and visors, and leave the driver's seat.

Li Nuo was surrounded by a group of heavily armed Governor's agents as he walked towards the mansion's gate.

As a research dog who liked to do microbial experiments, the scene in front of him put him under a lot of pressure, and he almost tore the soles of his shoes.

Socializing with people was not Li Nuo's forte to begin with, and now he had to face so many people.

When Voges and Tido walked over, Li Nuo felt that he should say something, so his mind went blank and a sentence blurted out:

"Dad, Tido, good afternoon."

For a moment, the scene was silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop, with only the engine of the transport vehicle rumbling.

Voges' polite smile froze on his face.

Tido raised her hand to cover her mouth, opened her lips in surprise, and her eyes flickered slightly.

After two seconds, Voges laughed heartily and with relief.

As an old man who had a daughter late in life, only he himself knew how heavy Li Nuo's address was. He dreamed of having a son, and now his dream was about to come true.

Voges threw all the prepared words out of his mind, affectionately took Li Nuo's hand, and led him and his daughter into the mansion together.

The Governor's agents outside looked at each other in dismay.

Wick muttered softly, "That kid Kang Wen is really amazing, he actually called out those two words without changing his expression. I can't do that anyway."

Mona nudged Wick with her elbow and glared at him, "Be careful with your words when you speak."

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"Oh, oh, oh, that's right, times have changed. Alas, how is he going to marry the Governor's daughter? I feel like I'm dreaming," Wick said, scratching his head and sighing.

Dreaming?

Yes, dreaming.

Whose feeling isn't like that?

A Governor's agent rises to the sky in one step, with the hope of becoming the future Governor.

Such a magical plot may only appear in the most imaginative hive city popular books.

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…

"Crackling, crackling…"

The fireplace in the corner quietly burned, emitting the aroma of fruit wood and warm heat.

Osgers held a data panel and lay on the sofa in the study, looking at the hive city news with nothing to do.

Since his conspiracy with the Cold Trade merchant was exposed, he had been confined by his father and could not go out for half a year.

Confinement for half a year seemed like a punishment, but it was actually a form of protection.

During this half year, he could not go out, and his communication with the outside world would also be supervised by the family, and he could not contact people outside this hive city.

If his father found out that his son was still in contact with the Cold Trade merchant, Osgers would definitely be severely punished, even to the point of being disowned.

Osgers had no doubt about this.

At the same time, he was also actively exploring new ways to purchase nutrients to ensure that the family supporting him could benefit from planting ghost mushrooms.

The more each family earned, the greater the voice supporting him in the Noble Council.

When he had sufficient confidence, he would let his father formally propose marriage.

Presumably, by that time, his prestige among the nobles and his contribution to the ghost mushroom industry would be enough to convince the Governor.

"Didi Didi."

Communication connected.

The voice of Hakas, the son of the chief merchant of the Coin Guild, sounded:

"Osgers, I just came out of my father's study. I'll tell you some good news. The Governor has allowed us to import corpse starch from Necromunda. The Governor has only one requirement, and that is that the corpse starch must be produced in Necromunda."

Osgers' eyes lit up, he turned over and sat up, "Is the news true?"

"Absolutely true, buddy, we're going to make a fortune this time!" Hakas laughed in the communication channel:

"It's thanks to your quick thinking that you contacted the people of Necromunda in time. Otherwise, our large-scale cultivation of ghost mushrooms would definitely be delayed."

Osgers stood up excitedly, pacing back and forth in the room, exuding an aura of excitement.

As Hakas said, the idea of importing corpse starch from Necromunda was proposed by Osgers.

The young descendants of wealthy nobles who formed a small group with him were immediately moved by this proposal and worked hard to persuade their elders to accept it.

Now, the Governor has nodded.

Importing corpse starch from Necromunda has become a certainty.

The biggest obstacle preventing the rapid development of the ghost mushroom industry has been removed.

Next, as long as the Necromunda freighters transport the corpse starch, each family will be able to cultivate ghost mushrooms crazily.

Osgers was overjoyed, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, so he poured himself a glass of fine wine to celebrate alone.

He raised his glass and gave thanks to his psychic powers.

The fact that corpse starch could be imported from Necromunda was the inspiration and response he received after praying to the psychic powers.

Facts prove once again that as long as there are no accidents, his psychic powers are absolutely reliable, absolutely trustworthy, and absolutely able to guide him to success.

"Tsk tsk, what's making you so happy?" By the window, the curtains were blown by the evening breeze, and a graceful figure stood out in the artificial moonlight.

Osgers was in a good mood and did not show any disgust towards the uninvited guest. Instead, he said with a smile:

"The Governor has approved our proposal to import corpse starch from Necromunda. Next, as long as it is reviewed by the Noble Council, this plan can be officially implemented. Would you like a drink?"

Osgers poured a second glass of wine and handed it to Ruth by the window, his eyes gliding over the other person's curves, and a fiery light welled up in his eyes.

Among the descendants of many hive city nobles, Ruth belonged to the kind of person who appeared enthusiastic and open-minded on the surface, but was actually very conservative.

She liked to wear tight-fitting clothes that highlighted her figure, but rarely responded positively to the noble young masters who catered to her.

Today, she was wearing a tight-fitting suit with dark purple and pink as the main colors. The dark purple fabric highlighted her curves, while the pink lines clearly outlined her silhouette, making people excited beyond words.

Osgers' gaze became more and more fiery.

He guessed that Ruth would not refuse him. The other party had shown him that kind of thought a long time ago…

"Sorry, Osgers, I know that being confined will make people feel lonely, but not today."

Ruth took the wine glass and placed it on the windowsill, crossed her arms, and raised a playful arc at the corner of her mouth:

"I have important news to tell you."

Osgers drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, suppressing the evil fire in his heart:

"Speak, what news? Has your father arranged a marriage for you?"

"No, it's not me who has been arranged for marriage, but Tido."

"What? What are you talking about?" Osgers' expression stiffened. He couldn't react for a moment and subconsciously wanted to grab Ruth's arm to question her.

Ruth nimbly dodged the other person's wrist and flashed to the other side of the window:

"Don't you know, Osgers? This morning, the Forge World of Demos sent a sage to visit our hive city. In name, it's a private matter, but in fact, this Mechanicus sage is here to investigate a new technology that converts promethium refining residue into starch. Finally, the sage recognized the efficiency, environmental protection, and safety of this technology. It will be included in Mars' Sacred Database and become a sacred invention that cannot be imitated or questioned."

"Promethium… refining… residue… starch conversion…" Osgers covered his forehead and only felt dizzy.

He understood what this technology represented, which would cause a huge industrial revolution.

The direction of the entire empire may change because of this.

"What does this have to do with Tido being engaged?" Osgers leaned against the wall, closed his eyes, and barely endured the dizziness in his mind.

"Of course it has something to do with it. Tido's matchmaking partner is the person who invented the new technology. The marriage between the two was just set tonight. When Tido's fiancé comes of age, the marriage will be officially held."

"Who is that person?! Tell me, who is that person!" Osgers roared, his facial features twisted to the extreme:

"I was almost successful! Just a little bit! But he stole my future! I want to kill him!!"

"Go find out for yourself. You deserve this today. Years ago, when I expressed my feelings to you but was rejected, I was just as painful. Hehe he. I'm happy to see you like this. Goodbye."

Ruth sat on the window frame, flipped her body backwards, and disappeared into the moonlight outside the windowsill.

Osgers knelt in front of the window, frantically urging his psychic powers, asking again and again who Tido's fiancé was and how he should take back everything that belonged to him.

Gradually, the light inside and outside the house became dim.

Accompanied by the shimmering light intertwined with blue and purple, obscure murmurs echoed in the house.