Chapter 102: Penetration and Sword Light Spell

Went out in the morning to watch a movie.

New Year's season, a comedy.

Joyful, fitting for the occasion.

Went to the ancient city in the afternoon to wander around.

There aren't many tourists this season; the ancient city is quiet, with fallen leaves covering the streets, very suitable for locals to go for a stroll.

Went home separately in the evening.

Watched TV with Chen Banxia for a while, had some playful banter, then returned to my room to optimize the Spell provided by Teacher Shi Qian.

Daily Cultivation.

The first day of the New Year passed just like that.

Went to visit graves and pay respects to ancestors on the second day.

Chen Jiaoshou was an only child, and Chen Shu's grandfather was also a historian—in the early years, the rule of law wasn't as sound and thugs were rampant; he was surrounded and killed by a group of tomb raiders while trying to rescue an ancient tomb, and Grandmother died of grief shortly after, so the two were buried in the cemetery opposite Jinghai.

The cemetery is quiet, the environment is very good, and it's not far from the Square Body; if the elders knew about this in the afterlife, they would be very happy, right?

After paying respects, went to Wei Lvshi's maternal family home.

Grandparents are nearly ninety, still alive and well.

Grandfather likes drinking tea and playing chess, Grandmother likes square dancing, making plans to eat with old friends, and going everywhere to join in the fun and hunt for bargains; her daily schedule is packed, and it looks like it won't be a problem for them to live for several more decades.

Returned on the afternoon of the third day.

On the morning of the fourth day, arranged for one group of Talent Academy classmates to go out singing and have lunch, and in the afternoon, arranged for another group to go out to watch a movie and have dinner.

Arranged to drink tea and play games with classmates again on the fifth day.

Studied Spells in the evening, Daily Cultivation.

This kind of life is busy yet leisurely, fulfilling yet boring.

At times like this, Chen Shu would think—

If only I had a romantic rival in Bai City.

I would hold Qingqing's hand and stroll in front of him, strolling back and forth repeatedly, to piss him off.

It would be best if the romantic rival were also an idiot who would lose his head the moment he saw this scene. Although I am rational, I would be forced to have a small conflict with him, and of course, it would definitely end in my perfect victory.

Tsk tsk, truly perfect.

Unfortunately, there isn't one.

Qingqing never gives people a chance, never lets others think "I might have a shot"; this face of hers clearly writes one sentence:

I am not interested in anything, stay away from me.

And the two of them, having been in the same class since childhood, also always clearly convey a feeling to others—

They will definitely be together in the future.

Under these circumstances, no one would have any ideas.

Occasionally, someone is stunned by Qingqing's appearance, but after a little understanding, they quickly realize and give up.

Correspondingly, no one has any ideas about Chen Shu either.

This is also quite good.

Plain and simple feelings, real companionship, the years slowly writing themselves into a song.

……

The sixth day of the first lunar month.

Chen Shu opened his computer and inserted the Crystal Disk.

Haven't logged into "Wide and Narrow Alley" for a while; dozens of private messages had piled up.

Chen Shu scanned them; the vast majority were various advertisements, sales pitches, pornographic information, and other trash designed to lure you into depravity; after filtering those out, only two serious messages remained.

One wanted him to help design a firework Spell again; it was a client he had collaborated with last year—perhaps the girl he wanted to bless had changed again?

Obviously, it was already expired.

Chen Shu sent him an apologetic message, hoping he would continue to come and send him money next year.

That left only Mao Xiansheng.

Mao Xiansheng: Happy New Year

Mao Xiansheng: You haven't been online for a long time

Mao Xiansheng: Were you caught by the police?

The time shown was the first day of the New Year.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Happy New Year

The calendar of Yiguo is used globally, so the New Year of Yiguo is naturally the New Year of the whole world. It's just that some countries still insist on their own calendars, and some regions still value their own traditional New Year the most, so this "Gregorian New Year" is naturally not that important in their eyes.

But blessings are never a problem.

Mao Xiansheng: You finally came online /yawn

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Any work?

Mao Xiansheng: Yes, that secondary artillery from last time

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: It's been so long, and you still haven't found relevant technical talent /daze

Mao Xiansheng: Is it that easy to find?

Mao Xiansheng: People like you who have enjoyed the educational resources of a major nation since childhood cannot understand the difficulties of us people in small nations

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: /daze

Mao Xiansheng: Why not give it a try?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: No

Mao Xiansheng: Sigh.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Is the Protective Divine Light still working well?

Mao Xiansheng: The performance is beyond reproach, it's just that the Spirit Power consumption is a bit high, but all Lanya spells are like that.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Indeed, but I've recently made some improvements to it, so it should be better to use than before; I'll send you the new version.

Mao Xiansheng: Many thanks.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: /smirk

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Now that you have the Protective Divine Light, don't you want the latest Defense Barrier too?

Mao Xiansheng: I've already obtained that through other channels.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Let me see, see!

Mao Xiansheng: See, see?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Let me take a look.

Mao Xiansheng: 500 coins.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: /heartbroken

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: We've been friends for so many years; I just wanted to help you check if there are any loopholes in the spell or room for improvement. If there were, as an old friend, I would have helped you fix it for free. I didn't expect you to talk about money right away; it really breaks my heart!

Mao Xiansheng: Do you think I'm stupid?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Fine.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Now that you have the Protective Divine Light and the Defense Barrier, do you have any thoughts on the Penetration Rune attached to the shells and bullets of the major powers?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: And what about the Sword Light Technique, are you interested?

After sending the message, Chen Shu stared intently at Mao Xiansheng's reply.

The Penetration Rune was something he had been researching for a long time.

Back when he was tinkering with the Thunder Method, he had been thinking about how to break through an opponent's Spirit Power Defense, and then let the Thunder Method take effect.

Penetration-type Runes can provide a very special kind of Spirit Power, the effect of which is to have a strong destructive effect on other Spirit Power. In ancient times, they were often engraved on weapons like swords and blades to make them better at penetrating an opponent's Spirit Power Defense.

This was a very important link in Chen Shu's research.

And now, it had him stumped.

If one were to ask where the most advanced Penetration Rune technology in the world is? Naturally, it is on the latest military weapons of the major powers.

The Sword Light Technique is a type of area-of-effect military spell that focuses on personnel lethality, and it is also a common spell adapted into a military weapon. Its principle is to use Runes to imitate the Sword Qi and blade aura commonly used by the Sword Cultivator and Martial Cultivator systems, allowing Spirit Cultivator to also unleash lethal means similar to Sword Qi.

Common Sword Light Thunder and the Sword Light Shell in artillery shells are both weaponized applications of this spell.

Once triggered, the Sword Light shoots in all directions; it is a nightmare for ordinary soldiers.

Chen Shu had a certain interest in this spell.

But Teacher Shi Qian didn't have it either.

The control level for this type of spell should be at level three or four; it is a purely modern military spell, and its only use is to turn the Battlefield into a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Such spells are absolutely not allowed to appear in the civilian sector.

The message finally came through.

Mao Xiansheng: Interested in the Sword Light Technique.

Mao Xiansheng: Not much interest in the Penetration Rune.

Chen Shu looked at the message and nodded to himself.

It was about what he had thought; Mao Xiansheng's capabilities were still limited, and he likely did not possess the ability to produce advanced weapons himself. Even if he had subordinates, the weapons they used must have been sourced through procurement. The penetration weapons procured would come with Penetration Runes already attached, so he wouldn't need to worry about it, nor did he have the ability to modify them.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Get me a few Sword Light Shells, preferably Lanya ones, and I'll get the most advanced Sword Light Technique for you; same price as before.

Mao Xiansheng: /lost in thought

Mao Xiansheng: I suspect you want to get a set of the Sword Light Technique from me for free, and still make me pay.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: No need to suspect.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Otherwise, let's try another way.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: I'm more interested in the Penetration Rune. You get me more different types of weapons and shells with penetration capabilities—they must be new, preferably Lanya ones, don't try to fool me with antiques built decades ago—and consider it my reward for researching the Sword Light Technique for you.

Mao Xiansheng: Actually, you aren't that interested in the Sword Light Technique, are you?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: /secretly observing

Mao Xiansheng: ……

Mao Xiansheng: Because of the previous attack by Puluo, Yiguo has been getting stricter and stricter about smuggling and illegal immigration over the past two years. Last time, when I sent you the Protective Divine Light Generator, I was almost discovered and caught by the Yiguo coast guard.

Mao Xiansheng: Furthermore, the weapons and shells with penetration capabilities you want are all high-end products, the price is very expensive, and the latest models are not that easy to get. The major powers are more willing to sell us the stuff in their warehouses that is about to expire.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: So?

Mao Xiansheng: 1000 coins, cost price.

Chen Shu checked his account.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: I only have a little over 500 left.

Mao Xiansheng: You owe me 500.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Fine.

Mao Xiansheng: How shall we trade?

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: Same old place, you set the time, after the twelfth or thirteenth. This period is both the Spring Festival and the spring travel rush, so the regulations are very strict; the later, the better.

Qingcai Baiyu Tang: But it cannot be later than the twentieth.

Mao Xiansheng: I will inform you of the time later.

Mao Xiansheng: Remember to log on and check.

Mao Xiansheng: Logging off.

Turning off the computer, Chen Shu pondered for a moment longer.

Mao Xiansheng is quite straightforward, and he is very smart; when Chen Shu guessed that he might be in some small country, he revealed it himself not long after, clearly guessing that Chen Shu might think of this aspect, so he stopped concealing it.

It could also be going with the flow, intentionally misleading.

Whatever.

Anyway, he is just an online friend.

Chen Shu thought for a moment and decided to reach the Intermediate Stage before that, so he took out his Mobile Phone again.

Chen Shu: Qingqing Qingqing

Chen Shu: So bored

Qingqing: You are bored

Chen Shu: Yeah

Qingqing: Aren't you out playing every day?

Chen Shu: Without you, it's not fun at all

Qingqing:...

Chen Shu: Are you at home every day?

Qingqing: Yes

Chen Shu: Doing what?

Qingqing: Taking care of flowers, reading books

Chen Shu: So boring, what about Xiaoxiao?

Qingqing: She follows her father out every day to pay New Year calls to people

Chen Shu:??

Qingqing: Her father doesn't want to take her either, but she follows behind him every day with a blank expression. Because her father's business friends are very generous, she wants to get more New Year money to save up, so she'll have the confidence to argue with me after arriving in Yujing

Chen Shu:...

Qingqing: You taught her that, right?

Chen Shu: emmm...

Chen Shu: I am going to attempt the next breakthrough, I calculate the success rate this time is over 95%, are your parents both at home recently?

Qingqing: Yes

Chen Shu: Will they go out?

Qingqing: No

Chen Shu: Then let's go out and play for two days, just treat it as a winter break trip, play around Bai City, and stay for two nights, and by the way, break through the Spirit Lock

Qingqing: Time

Chen Shu: The tenth day of the lunar new year

Qingqing: Okay