Chapter 407

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Protagonist:

Xuan Ge

"Xiangling, I wonder if this weapon can cover this meal."

Xuan Ge handed a Shen Wu Xian Zhou standard-issue long spear to Xiangling with some embarrassment.

He still didn't choose to send the bill to the Northland Bank; after all, sending a bill on the very first visit for a meal would be a bit too undignified.

Although he often didn't pay in the Original World either, that was always because the Shen Wu officials would clean up after him.

Merchants could reimburse directly through internal channels, and even get an extra one percent on top.

Even if he asked to pay on the spot, no one would dare actually reach out to take it.

Who would dare make the Xuan Emperor pay out of his own pocket? That would be cutting off their own future.

"This.... isn't it a bit too precious?"

Xiangling looked at that long spear that seemed to have crossed countless eras, and for a moment she actually had the illusion it could directly buy all of Liyue.

"Zhongli told me you studied under the immortals there, and often have to go out; this spear might be able to help you."

Xuan Ge spoke, pushing the spear forward a bit more.

Xiangling first glanced at her own father, discovering his eyeballs were practically popping out.

No choice, she could only reach out to take it.

"Mmph ah, so heavy." Xiangling didn't catch it steady at once; the spear shaft nearly smashed onto the ground.

Xuan Ge hurriedly reached out to help her steady it, and conveniently adjusted the spear's weight for her.

"Try using Elemental Power to empower it, see the effect."

Xuan Ge patiently guided Xiangling, having her attach Pyro Elemental Power onto the long spear.

Currently, all of the Cloud Knights Corps' standard equipment was personally designed by good brother Ren, Hei Ta responsible for providing functional blessings, and then mass-produced by Zhu Ming Xian Zhou.

It can be said that relying on this one spear alone, one could casually buy any country on a certain planet.

Xiangling gripped the spear shaft tightly with both hands; she felt the weapon had clearly become lighter, and that force was extremely compatible with her own exertion habits.

She mobilized Elemental Power to attach to the weapon; no flames appeared at the spearhead, but the entire spear tip turned a glowing red.

Inside the spear shaft, it seemed as if a powerful driving force was tugging her forward.

"This.... what is this feeling?"

Xiangling had never experienced such a wondrous state; it was as if right now a casual thrust from her could directly pierce a Blazing Tree to death.

And she was clearly exerting force, yet her hands felt light and clever, as if the weapon had gained its own consciousness.

"Particle Penetration, Overclocked Cutting, Dynamic Simulation." Xuan Ge explained it for her, but in his heart he still felt somewhat unsatisfied.

The Elemental Power inside Xiangling's body could only activate the most basic three functions; the remaining seventy-two items were completely unable to be triggered.

Xiangling looked down at the spear in her hand, pursed her lips, and in the end still handed it back.

"Sorry, I can't accept this."

"Why?" Xuan Ge frowned, then turned to look at that group of gods behind him.

He thought it was this bunch putting pressure on Xiangling.

Rhinedottir was made nervous by his dangerous gaze, and hurriedly spoke to explain: "Don't look at me; although I'm indeed very curious, there's really no such necessity."

She isn't someone who needs to personally take the field to compete in martial arts; if there's a real need, her creations will naturally go fight.

She was purely curious about that weapon's design and functions, and at the same time confirmed one thing with one hundred percent certainty.

This weapon absolutely cannot be replicated by anyone.

"Mr. Xuan Ge, it's not like that."

Xiangling hurriedly explained a sentence; she wasn't refusing because those big shots were staring at her.

"I just feel that on the path of cultivation, one cannot rely too much on external power; otherwise, eventually one will forget their Original Intent."

Xuan Ge fell silent for an instant; this matter, indeed was his mistake.

"Good. Since Xiangling you have this determination, then I will send this weapon to the immortals' place for safekeeping."

Xuan Ge took the long spear back, then said solemnly: "If one day you can see your own path ahead clearly, do not hesitate; it was born for service to begin with."

"Mhm mhm~" Xiangling nodded happily.

Master taught her before: the road must be walked one step at a time; one absolutely cannot be overly ambitious and rush ahead.

Zhongli revealed a satisfied smile at the side.

As expected, this child Xiangling has a good nature; later he should also send something to her.

Since even a spear can't cover this meal money, Xuan Ge now truly felt a bit troubled.

Besides weapons, his space only had weapons; all were Zhu Ming Xian Zhou's first-generation prototypes sent over, so he had conveniently stored them in his Personal Space.

"Cough cough." At this time Xiangling's father, Master Mao, walked over; he looked at Xuan Ge and asked: "May I ask if Mr. Xuan Ge is skilled in martial arts?"

"Yes." Xuan Ge understood his meaning in one second, then smiled and asked back: "You want me to give Xiangling some pointers?"

Master Mao rubbed his hands embarrassedly: "I wonder.... would you happen to know that set of Shen Wu Spear Techniques?"

"Hehe, naturally I do."

"Then like this, this meal money won't be collected."

Master Mao saw he said he knew, and his face smiled even more broadly; after all, he had long since prepared a fake of the Divine Might Armor.

"I have an item here; you just need to put it on and demonstrate the spear techniques for us."

"Item?" Xuan Ge felt a few points of curiosity; could it be something related to Divine Might?

Master Mao gritted his teeth, with no hesitation whatsoever; at worst he would just go to the Qianyan Army camp and serve as a cook for those soldiers for a few days.

"My ancestors once followed General Shen Wei, but alas they were merely cooks, unable to accompany the Great General on campaigns across the battlefield — this is the greatest regret of our lineage."

Master Mao voiced the request he had kept hidden in his heart for a long time.

"The Shen Wei Armor, it is the Shen Wei Armor — I hope to see it with my own eyes."

"Fine, no problem."

Xuan Ge nodded in agreement, then turned to look at Venti.

"Call that opponent who wants to spar over here; one request, and it happens to fulfill two wishes."

Venti was just about to speak when the Ice Goddess moved a step faster: "I'll go."

Finished speaking, she directly sensed the Evil Eye's location, then vanished from Wanmin Hall.

"Im... Immortal?"

Now it was Master Mao's turn to stare dumbfounded; he gazed blankly at Xuan Ge.

"Then you... you are..."

"Master Mao, whether I am or not isn't important."

Xuan Ge spoke up, cutting off the title Master Mao was about to blurt out.

He felt he had not yet done anything for this land, yet was being held in such high esteem by people; he truly felt unworthy.

"Y... yes." Master Mao nodded repeatedly, though his voice still could not conceal his excitement.

"Shen Wei places the people in his heart; the people hold Shen Wei in the palm of their hands."

"Can we... go take a look too?"

At this moment, several diners eating nearby, and even some traveling merchants from out of town, all looked over in unison.

They were simply too curious, and also desperately wanted to see with their own eyes this person who might be General Shen Wei.

"Together then." Xuan Ge did not refuse.

He also wanted to test this world's power level, to make some preparations in advance for later tracing the karmic source.

Zhongli watched Xuan Ge's bearing — heroic and spirited, utterly unguarded and flamboyant — and in a trance it was as if he dreamed back to the Great Shen Wu Recruitment five hundred years ago.

Originally only the five Yakshas loyal to him, they were actually won over by Xuan Ge's aura, and after gaining his own consent, they also joined that Shen Wu Army that swept across six nations.

Ice Queen Anna arrived at the Liyue suburbs, finding Da Da Li Ya who was squatting on a mountaintop, who knew what he was scheming.

Da Da Li Ya, currently racking his brains on how to force the Geo Archon to show himself, suddenly felt a chill of pristine ice; his whole body tensed violently, and he stood at attention on the spot.

"Your Majesty the Queen!" Da Da Li Ya immediately turned around, looking respectfully at Ice Queen Anna.

"Mm." Anna gave a slight nod, then asked straight to the point, "You want to spar with Shen Wei, right?"

"... Ah?" Da Da Li Ya blinked, his whole person somewhat bewildered, "Your Majesty the Queen, I... I didn't commit any offense, did I?"

Just moments ago that bard said he would take him to see Shen Wei, and now the Queen herself has come personally, asking the exact same question.

He... does he have to die for sure?

Anna hadn't expected Da Da Li Ya's thoughts to go in that direction, so she explained: "Shen Wei has already manifested in the world; he permits you to have a match with him."

"Shen... Shen Wei is alive?" Da Da Li Ya's face was full of disbelief.

According to what Sandrone and the Captain and the others said, General Shen Wei should have died so long ago he couldn't be deader.

"Mm, he is in Liyue right now, and this trip of mine is precisely for him." The Ice Queen patiently explained for Da Da Li Ya.

He is a good kid, deserving of this opportunity to exchange blows with Xuan Ge.

Hearing the Ice Queen repeat Shen Wei's name a second time, Da Da Li Ya finally believed it.

Since even the Queen put it that way, he would personally test just how impressive the man who made the Captain willingly submit truly is.

Da Da Li Ya's lips curled into a smile brimming with fighting spirit, and he uttered a declaration of certain victory that stunned the Ice Goddess.

"I'll win."

PS: I need to write a new book, four updates unscheduled.

(That Insect King one won't be updated anymore; couldn't find a good entry point — frankly I just don't want to write a system novel padding word count.)