Cosmic-Level Demon God
Chapter 182 - 182 129 Getting Equipment Cultivation Furnace

182: Chapter 129: Getting Equipment, Cultivation Furnace 182: Chapter 129: Getting Equipment, Cultivation Furnace Blood conflict?

Qin Shi nodded, not feeling surprised.

Regardless of the Old Era or the New Generation.

Martial Artists establishing dominance and founding sects inevitably lead to disputes, hurt feelings, and physical conflicts.

Encountering a fiery and volatile master, indeed, easily causes accidents.

Otherwise, the Dongxia Republic wouldn’t rush to establish the Martial Arts Association and invite several Marshals to take charge, integrate and recruit these formidable figures who often use force to defy prohibitions.

“Above the Specialized Level First Rank, one may be called a Grandmaster.

A Grandmaster who establishes a Daoist School with numerous disciples has immense influence.

If grudges form, they accumulate over generations, leading to relentless conflict.”

Chen Yun had read several important dossiers and understood parts of the inner story.

“Before the Martial Arts Association was planned, the tragedies of sect revenge involving entire families were common.

To establish a new order, stability must come above all, leading to the birth of the Martial Arts Association.”

Qin Shi sipped juice, feeling refreshed by the slightly sweet and sour taste.

He possessed temporary identification, granting him partial enforcement authority.

He eagerly awaited trouble to come his way, wanting to practice his skills.

Moreover, old Liang, old Chen, and old Ren were like mountains at his back, providing support.

No matter if it’s a powerful outsider or a local tyrant, they must comply and behave.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you to get some equipment.

Everything in the Inspection Department is procured from Santang Heavy Industry, all top-quality goods, much more economical than buying through other channels.”

Chen Yun took her coffee and rode the elevator downstairs, heading to the opposite building.

Compared to the bright and sophisticated Inspection Department.

The Equipment Department had a standard rugged style, giving a heavy and solid industrial aesthetic.

“Little Qin, let me tell you, the Equipment Department is incredibly wealthy, second only to the General Affairs Department in budget allocation and frequent procurement.”

Chen Yun walked briskly, her short hair flying, looking dashing and heroic.

As a prominent figure in the Inspection Department, she was strikingly beautiful, having made significant contributions, her background was firm as alloy, allowing her smooth passage just by face recognition.

Qin Shi followed behind, inadvertently becoming the center of attention, feeling somewhat like a pretty boy.

The two soon descended to the underground second level, passing through multiple layers of identity verification, including iris and fingerprint recognition, and life force fluctuations.

The last one mainly targeted the mental manipulation of Spiritual Ability User criminals, preventing inspection personnel from unintentionally falling victim, causing immense loss.

“Chief Inspector Chen is here!

Old Tan informed me in advance!”

Old Huang from the Equipment Department, in his early forties, with a noticeable belly and carrying a thermal cup, spoke warmly with a smile:

“This young man’s temporary identification is third level, except for hot weapons, he can choose one item from other protective equipment.”

Old Huang unlocked a metal round door several meters thick, struggling to push it open, revealing a spacious area with sturdy shelves against the walls.

On top were stacks of black boxes with detailed classification labels.

“First-level anti-stabbing suit, very lightweight, high strength, wear-resistant, it can block stab wounds, slashes, and even immune to explosive shrapnel damage.”

Old Huang was like a guide, introducing to Qin Shi:

“Its main value is the lotus emblem of Santang Heavy Industry inside, effectively mitigating certain external attacks like mental hypnosis.

Standard for security companies, worth at least thirty thousand to obtain.”

Old Huang swiftly opened the bottom black box, took out the anti-stabbing suit resembling a shirt and handed it to Qin Shi.

The latter glanced and indeed spotted the lotus emblem of Santang Heavy Industry on the collar and cuffs.

Roots in water, green leaves droop, petals soar horizontally.

Representing dominance across the Three Realms, ruling land, sea, and air.

“Want one!”

Chen Yun waved her hand like a rich lady eager to spend, decisively taking it.

“This is third-level bulletproof vest, according to your identification, you should only use up to second-level, but with Old Tan’s guarantee and Chief Inspector Chen’s influence, we can make an exception.”

Old Huang chose his words carefully, evidently crafty by nature.

“Third-level bulletproof vest is personal gear with an alloy steel layer inside, matched with biological materials forming a composite protective structure absorbing strong kinetic energy.

It reaches third level specifications, as long as it protects head and feet, it can withstand machine gun fire directly, essential for life-saving in critical moments.

Top-tier bulletproof vests are up to sixth level, mainly made of Tao Steel frequently used in Warband Power Armor, capable of stopping anti-aircraft shelling.”

Chen Yun explained beside him.

Her father Chen Ruofu, having climbed to the top position, was qualified to wear fifth-level bulletproof vests.

All good equipment!

Qin Shi’s eyes shone, the anti-stabbing suit like a neatly pressed shirt, plus the bulletproof vest like an outer jacket, the combined safety was incredibly high.

Unless shot in the head from a thousand meters away, there was no risk to life.

“The Equipment Department really has too many good things.”

Qin Shi’s gaze towards Old Huang changed, like facing an NPC in a shopping mall, wanting to loot everything.

After choosing the anti-stabbing suit and bulletproof vest, Qin Shi asked:

“Brother Huang, do you have any handy weapons?”

Old Huang looked troubled, shaking his head:

“Kinetic weapons, charged weapons, require legal possession certificates.

Young man, you don’t have the qualifications.”

Qin Shi regretted, thinking about building a good relationship with Old Ren, striving to become the True Inheritor of Nanhuang Daoist School.

But even with the Martial Arts Association certified Daoist School powers, there were only two permits for armored weapon possession.

One for the school owner, and one for the successor.

Seems like it wouldn’t come his way!

After repacking the anti-stabbing suit and bulletproof vest into boxes, Qin Shi left the storage room satisfied, carrying them with both hands.

“Brother Huang, what’s in there?”

The underground second level storage room was large, the corridor could accommodate several people walking side by side, leading to multiple sealed rooms with metal round doors.

Qin Shi glanced toward the end, seemingly sensing a subtle yet overwhelming energy fluctuation like a radar detection.

“That’s the ‘Armory,’ storing charged weapons.

If you’re willing to join the Operations Department, you’ll naturally get a possession permit, not just for swords but guns too.”

Old Huang chuckled.

“Operations Department…off-the-books is fine, but official positions have too many regulations.”

Qin Shi instinctively resisted, like most members of the Old Martial Sect, disliking constraints.

His thoughts flickered, his brow slightly twitched, the mist-like spiritual power unconsciously spread but quickly retracted.

The Equipment Department evidently considered the Spiritual Ability User’s probing, specially arranged countermeasures.

The underground second level had significant mental suppression, greatly weakened.

“Getting a possession permit by earning more merits isn’t impossible.”

Chen Yun smiled:

“Minister Chen is preparing the ‘Sharpen Sword Action,’ to further sweep the illegal zones on Tai’an’s outskirts.”

She always addressed positions during work, observing official protocol.

“Sharpen Sword Action?”

Qin Shi was curious but didn’t ask more due to the occasion.

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Leaving the Inspection Department, Qin Shi took a cab carrying two long black boxes, pondering about buying a vehicle for commuting.

Running back and forth between Old Factory Street and the Urban Circle daily was inconvenient without a car.

Back at the talent apartment, Qin Shi continued his exercise routine, consuming a third of today’s mineral.

Then, using[Muscle Memory]to mimic previous force manipulation moves, his body became like heated furnace, his breath gradually boiling.

Two hours later, his Life Seed was satiated again, producing strands of vigorous energy, nourishing every bit of his flesh.

“After finishing this bottle of mineral, I should reach around forty-seven points.”

Qin Shi took a deep breath, his muscle activity filled every part of his body, emitting a refreshing aura.

He deeply felt how comfortable and easy cultivation was with ample resource supply.

This was only the treatment for Tai’an’s young talents.

Compared to the top Martial Arts New Stars in Heng Province or the level of Imperial Capital and Hai Province, the resource allocation must be terrifying.

“As long as I become strong enough, the whole world will make way for me…Qi Wuxiang’s famous saying will never be outdated.”

After finishing, Qin Shi dried his hair, heading back to Old Factory Street.

His[Inner and Outer Divine Courage and Strength]had been mastered and it was time for the next stage of cultivation.

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Walking to the empty lot where the Daoist School was being built, Qin Shi keenly noticed that the construction team originally marked “Yu Hai City Construction” was gone.

He thought a bit and understood it was Old Ren’s doing.

Nanhuang Daoist School, though not as influential as before, was still a prominent Old Martial Sect power in Heng Province, enough to command respect from Tai’an Education Commission and Inspection Department.

“The world is making way for me, at least Tai’an is.” Qin Shi sighed, he had never mentioned his grudge with the Qin Family, nor expressed dissatisfaction, yet Ren You had noticed and canceled the cooperation with Yu Hai City Construction, kicking them out.

“No wonder everyone wants power, to be adored by stars.

Being cautious and observant is tiring, but being served thoughtfully and comprehensively is indeed wonderful.”

Qin Shi stepped into the temporary accommodation of Nanhuang Daoist School.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, his spirit subtly fluctuated.

The active consciousness named Xuanning, like a formless entity, quietly connected with him.

Like scanning, confirming identity.

Next moment, Qin Shi heard a rich and warm male voice:

“Hello, Mr.

Qin, I am Xuanning from Nanhuang Daoist School, pleased to serve you.

There is a Bluetooth headset on the central table, you can use it to converse with me.”

Qin Shi looked at the speaker in the corner of the eaves, the active consciousness was speaking through it.

He walked to the central hall, picked up the new Bluetooth headset and wore it as instructed by Xuanning.

“Is Mr.

Ren not here?”

Xuanning said, “True Inheritor Ren just stepped out, today I’ll assist with your lessons.”

Qin Shi nodded, his first encounter with such electronic consciousness felt novel.

“How will you teach me?”

Xuanning guided him, projecting one arrow after another, leading Qin Shi to the vacant room used in previous assessments.

“Please familiarize yourself with Nanhuang Daoist School’s ‘Cultivation Furnace’ within twenty minutes, then start the challenge…”

Light flickered, particle flow moved, slowly forming an image of a tall, burly youth with long black hair.

The other’s stare was imperial, fierce, exuding an aura of defiance, daring anyone to challenge him.