Master of Time

Xi Shi does not feel any different after consuming the serum I had provided, but that is to be expected, as it does take a bit of time for the retrovirus to work and repair the damage done to her genetic code.

Her body would also need the time to readjust to the changes. It might also be a shock to her nervous system.

Obviously, I can speed things up with my power over time, but it is not really necessary or warranted at the moment. It is also not a good thing due to me being here personally, standing so close to her.

Even though this is not my real body, but a biomechanical avatar, I still radiate the same presence and brainwave patterns. This is because the avatar was fabricated based on my physiology after all, hence it is still is me if I was examined under a microscope.

If I was actually here with my real fleshy body, the sexual attraction hat Xi Shi feels towards me would be magnitudes greater despite not realizing the feeling herself.

And as her body returns to its original and evolved state, she will not be able to help herself when she is near me. My aura and presence are like potent pheromone to her.

That is why I had stated that it is literally within her gene. The desire to mate and propagate the species are hardwire into her evolved physiology, and I am the best possible candidate due to being far more evolved than her. Than any evolved in existence, really.

Of course, if Xi Shi or any of the other Evolved find someone more advanced than me biologically, they would naturally be attracted to that person, wishing to mate with them, as they would give them a far more powerful offspring.

I don't think that will be a problem in the future, considering that I will always be the most biologically advanced person around. If not, I will just accelerate my evolution.

But that does leave me with a dilemma. Not a mortally questionable dilemma, however. It is more like my preference. Preference to have any further children.

"Thank you, senior brother."

Xi Shi thanks, making me nod in approval without actually eyeing her. My attention remains elsewhere at the moment.

As long as Xi Shi knows where she stands, she will remain very respectful. She will learn the truth about what she is eventually, or when I deem it is necessary for her to know.

Keeping her in the dark forever is an option, but not one I would consider for procreation purposes. It seems to make the feeling of attraction stronger, and I am unsure the reason why currently.

Maybe all emotions and relationships lead to the same biological desire in all Evolved? The biological desire to procreate and produce the strongest and most evolved offspring. A lot more data is needed for me to reach a conclusion.

I am sounding so much like a scientist.

In any case, for now, I prefer Xi Shi to be ignorance of our biological relationship. It will slow down her growing attraction to me. It also makes her a lot more humble, not to mention strive harder to become more powerful.

"You are most welcome, junior sister. Your power and ability will gradually become stronger over time, as long as you continue to take the serum that I will provide, at least until your body no longer requires it. That shouldn't take long, about a few serums or so."

I response and continue to fan myself rather casually.

The third stage of the serum will not be ready for a few more days or so. This is due to the complexity of reversing the damage done to her genetic code.

It is also a very complicated process in retaining her Chimera abilities while returning her to being one of the Evolved.

With my power, I can return her to her evolved state immediately, but that is not an optimal option. I prefer that Xi Shi to retain her Chimera abilities if possible, and besides, it is a good learning progress for Legion.

Legion will need the experience, just to help me deal with this kind of problem in the future.

I am sure there will be more instances that Evolved devolved to become Hybrids, thus requiring me to undo the changes.

And I do wonder if there is anyone who will be born with both Hybrid and Evolved abilities. I hope so, as it would be quite an interesting specimen.

Natural evolution seems to be the best way to achieve biological perfection. Mother Nature seems to have something in mind for the human race, and I wonder if humanity is truly a biological accident.

I will need to do more research on this.

"But unless you wish to become a mindless rampaging monster like Yang, I suggest that you follow all of my instruction without any deviations."

I continue with certainty that Xi Shi understands. What happens to Yang serves more than one purpose just like I have always preferred.

There is no need to do two things when one thing can accomplish both objectives.

"I definitely will, senior brother. Please believe in me."

Xi Shi responses and cups her hands together to give a bow. With the current setting and our adorned hanfu clothes, it truly does feel like we are hundreds of years in the past. It wouldn't be so bad.

"Hey! You two! Get down from there!"

Someone has to ruin this perfect moment, irking me.

It is one of the film crews, who are here to help out with one of the scenes.

More like actually preparing the setting to film the scene. Most of the crewmen are not here yet.

I smile faintly and eye the man, taking detailed note of the production company symbol emblemed on his uniform. It is quite an expensive uniform, considering it was provided by one of the biggest studios in China if not the biggest.

And unlike blockbuster movies being produced endlessly in Hollywood, the Chinese audiences are far more interested in long-drawn out epic drama.

Drama is similar to serialized television show in the United States, just with plenty more costumes and set pieces. Also, the drama isn't designed to be on air forever, so there is a definite ending to the story, thus allowing the audience some form of closure instead being left hanging.

Something that happens so often with television series in the United States. There is no helping it due to budget cuts or loss of popularity.

Since this branch of Terra Entertainment has a head start, about a decade worth, it is already starting to adapt several of Jin Yong's earlier works, namely the Book and the Sword, Sword Stained with Royal Blood, and the Legend of the Condor Heroes.

It would be a few more years until the Deer and the Cauldron, also known as the Duke of Mount Deer, gets a proper live adaptation with any real budget. Not would but will since I plan to dominate every branch of the entertainment industry in every major country around the globe.

"Pardon us, but we are just sightseeing because the scene is just too breathtaking."

I response and head down the stone steps to the bottom.

Xi Shi follows me closely behind while glaring deadly at the man. Something that seems unnecessary, as he is simply doing the job. Besides, the company did rent this whole premise for the entire day, so there should be no tourists around here whatsoever.

"Sightseeing? Are you serious? Which department are you from?"

The man calls out, seemingly very annoyed at my response, but that annoyance fades away as quickly as his eyes land on Xi Shi.

I do not need to infest his brain with micromachines to know exactly what he is thinking.

"We are not from any department, unfortunately, so sorry for disrupting your work."

I answer, but the man is no longer hearing me.

He is being completely mesmerized by Xi Shi's beauty, as she is more beautiful and elegant the leading actresses. Probably. That is just an assumption on my part, but it is a good assumption.

Besides, Xi Shi has this majestic glow around her even though she could not see it. In fact, no one could actually see it besides me.

And there is a reason for that.

"We are sightseeing, and there is no need for you to bother us."

Xi Shi decides to speak up. Her voice sounds much more softer and lovelier than before, like beautiful song that ensnares the soul of men, and it is working.

"Yes, of course. Sightsee all you want, miss."

The man responses while nodding. He even reaches out to help her down the stone steps, and if Xi Shi actually wanted to, he would have lied down on the floor and let her steps over him, just so she would not get her feet dirty.

Seeing that plays out makes me chuckle, and it is thanks in no small part to me.

I help her just because I want to see how effective the enchantment will be when being coupled with her already unnatural beauty.

It is unnatural as beauty is subjective based on the species and environments, as Mother Nature would have no clue how to go about it.

In addition, the people from the Party did quite a bit of work on Xi Shi externally and internally, making her takes on the appearance of the real Xi Shi in every aspect.

It is like a primitive form of cloning, but I guess without access to actual cloning technology, they have to make do with what they currently have.

"I fear the day that you become an actress, junior sister. All men will become your slave one they see what an unearthly fairy you are. Perhaps women too."

I joke as I proceed to head out of the area.

There is no need to disrupt the filming of the Chinese drama, considering that the crewmen seem to be on a very tight schedule just like the people who are working for me in Terra Entertainment.

That is obvious, considering the same motto applies in the United States also applies here in China.

Work hard, play hard. Fuck around, and you will get castrated.

It is as simple as that, and I think several idiots have already been castrated. Just like Lok Entertainment in Thailand, the Chairman, CEO, CFO, COO… and so on are all Hydra members.

And they aren't as merciful as I am. That is saying something.

Of course, Hydra doesn't have as much presence here as it does in the United States, but that doesn't mean it cannot start wasting people under my orders.

"Thank you, senior brother."

Xi Shi responses. She also blushes a little at my compliment and wonders to herself why.

She has been complimented plenty of time before by countless of powerful and wealthy men, but not a single one of them has been able to move her heart even if a little.

Xi Shi did not speak anything else as we head out of the Forbidden City, and neither did I. Even so, her aura attracts many people, who stare wide-eyed at her. Some women included.

This causes her to be perplex, as she didn't understand why people are so attracted to her but playing as one of the most beautiful women in all of China, she is used to the attention. It helps her accomplish many of her assignments and missions.

Even so, it is still a bit bizarre even to her standard, and I am not going to tell her the reason why. She does not have the clearance to know.

"I suppose that we should part ways here, junior sister. I will have the serum delivered to you as soon as I have more available. They do not come cheap, and if the Master deems it necessary, you and I will be seeing each other a lot more. I might even drop by your place in the future."

I tell her as we are waiting for a taxi, but since China is not very well-developed right now in the 1990, it would be quite a long wait. Not that I really mind.

Actually, I do a little due to the people starting to crowd around us. The effect would wear out eventually, but I think I might have over done it.

"Yes. Thank you again, senior brother. Do you know where I live?"

I smile at her before walking away while still fanning myself leisurely. That was a really stupid question, so I do not need to answer it. I hope that she becomes smarter one day, as all of my daughters should be in some way.

By association, some of the people follows me, mostly women, but I pay them no mind. I did, however, pick up my walking speed, forcing them to run after me. It is fun to watch.

Eventually, I turn the corner and disappear into thin air.

Not teleport but entering my spatial dimension. I can actually use it to teleport since the portal to and out of the spatial dimension is not relative to position.

I can open the portal anywhere within the spatial dimension and outside in the real world. Perhaps, it can be used to create spatial bridge, something like a real Stargate, capable to transporting people as well as things over vast distances.

In any case, the stalkers must have become quite puzzled to where I had vanished to. They swiftly run back to where they had come from due to being affected by the aura surrounding Xi Shi.

As for Xi Shi herself, she manages to find her way home after getting swarmed by people. It is because she is beautiful, but it is also because of a little magic on my part. Alright, not a little, but like a lot.

I basically troll her by casting by enhancing her beauty with magic.

It is highly effective, as people is already attracted to her naturally, but now, they will jump in front of a speeding bus for her even if she had so. That is how powerful an enchanting spell is.

And with a range of spell at my disposal, I am sure that I can turn anyone into a superstar. That actually changes some of my plans, as I assume that I would need to recruit people who will definitely be super famous in the future.

Should I or should I not recruit the people on my list as I have intended to, or maybe, I should nurture those who has the look and the desire to reach stardom but lacks the abilities and skills to do so.

Skills and abilities can be trained over time, and with enchantment and enhancement through magic, I can make anyone a megastar.

I ponder what to do as I have a look at the countless stasis pods containing Xi Shi. A clone of her to be more exact.

More and more stasis pods are being used to grow more Xi Shi while countless clones are being sliced up and experimented upon. It is necessary for the production of the serum, and since they are clones anyway, I shouldn't feel anything for them.

It seems that I have changed quiet a bit since the first time I step through time and space, but it is for the greater good. Besides, clones don't really have a soul, so they are considered expendable livestock, just like animals.

I admit that it is kind of dark, but progress is progress.

Legion is left to do it as it is an emotionless machine. No matter how much the clones scream and beg, Legion will not stop. As for why they were given consciousness instead of just unblinking slab of meat, it is needed to simulate the brain.

I take an empty seat alongside with thousands of my biomechanical avatar before closing my eyes and then severing the wireless connection.

My consciousness returns my body, allowing me to get off the bed and stretching myself. It feels kind of weird controlling my flesh and blood body, not to mention seeing my actual face in the mirror once more.

The feeling will go away eventually, and as it did, I check up on Christina Aguilera. She is still sleeping rather peacefully in her bed thanks to my magic.

As long as nothing disturb her, she would not wake up, and seeing her helps me make up my mind in regard to the questions of whether continuing my original plan.

There is actually no need to choose between the two when I can have the best of both worlds. I think I will continue recruit future stars and starlets as I have planned in the beginning, but with the power of magic, they will be far more than they could ever be.

The discovery magic does make all of my plans easier, but I am not really complaining.

"The world will know your name, Christina, but not as Christina Aguilera. You will be Christina Maxwell, my daughter. Those bear my name will bear my will and stand on top of the world. No. The universe, all of creation."

I whisper to the girl and give her a kiss on the forehead.

In doing so, I cause another girl to cry and ask for attention.

It seems my days will be quite fulfilling from now on. Is that the right word? Fulfilling. I do hope so, as I don't want it to be a chore of sort.

"Alright, Anti, daddy is coming. Geeze."