Volume 5: The Destruction of the Gods Chapter 44: Master teaches his apprentice
"Brother, save me..."
Shen Jin glanced at the number and the saved name: "The Beggar from the Skynet", yes, it was Liu Jiannan!
"What's going on, Chief Liu? Aren't you at the Dragnet headquarters? Was your place breached by the zombies???"
Apart from that, Shen Jin couldn't imagine why he would ask him to call to save him.
“Ahem… Not really, but you must help me this time! I can’t stand the pressure any more. The whole world is trying to exclude me. I can’t survive any longer… Woohoo!”
Liu Jiannan's rough and violent crying sound came from the other end of the phone.
"Fuck! Chief Liu, please speak properly and stop doing this. I'm so embarrassed that I have goosebumps... Is this Master Ning's sister?"
"Woo woo woo~! Brother, just tell me how I treat you normally. Do I try my best to find you the materials you need? I won't talk about steel, iron, copper, tin, etc., which are all daily operations. I also try my best to find the various snacks you usually ask for - shachima, Maltesers, potato chips, Cornetto, etc. Moreover, I specially asked Colonel Yang, a third-level extraordinary person in the combat department, to get you a lot of the precious metal iridium you asked for recently. If you say that I am your brother, I treat your affairs as a big deal, and I care about them more than my own brothers. Even my parents have never served you like this!"
Shen Jin pondered it and realized that it was true. At least the iridium he got last time allowed him to make the quantum armor many days in advance, which allowed him to crush the third-level master of Shenji in this battle.
Although I have supplied them with enough armor and weapons, but... I have to accept this favor.
Shen Jin looks at human relationships not based on how the other person sees them or how others see him, but rather on whether he has a clear conscience.
To be honest, Lao Liu is indeed a nice person.
"I see. What equipment do you want? Just tell me!"
As the head of the Equipment Department, he must have encountered some difficult issues this time, most likely related to equipment.
"That's great!" Liu Jiannan stopped crying violently, and then said seriously: "Brother, have you checked the zombie situation in the country recently?"
Shen Jin was stunned: "No..."
Liu Jiannan was heartbroken: "Brother, every citizen has a share of responsibility for the fate of a country. You are at least a colonel-level officer, on the same level as me. Although there are almost no zombies in Q City, which you are in charge of, Q City is too small... You should also pay attention to the zombie situation across the country!"
"The satellite equipment you installed for me can only see the border of H Province at best..."
Liu Jiannan: "Emm... I'll have someone upgrade you later!"
"Ahem, actually, you can see the situation in H Province. It's almost the same across the country. Have you noticed... except for your Q City and the provincial capital S City, there are already a large number of zombies around other urban areas?"
Shen Jin nodded: "Yes, I found out. We have been very good at fighting zombies recently. We have squeezed out a lot of zombie territory. Is it because of this that the zombies are forced to merge into a zombie tide?"
"Well... what you said is only part of the reason. In fact, it's not just because of our zombie cleanup. There is another reason... The zombies are becoming more and more evolved, and the probability of Z zombies appearing is also getting higher and higher. That's why the zombies are gathering together so densely. The leader of the zombie observation team told me that in a few months, it will be difficult to see lone zombies on our land. There will be zombies led by Z zombies everywhere!"
"Then... the remaining zombies are not easy to clean up. Cleaning up the scattered zombies and cleaning up the zombie tide are two completely different levels of difficulty!"
Shen Jin's team can keep pushing forward because in a small area, the number and combat effectiveness of human superhumans are far greater than those of zombies. For example, a team of 10 people can quickly deal with 5 evolved zombies, and they can get rid of them almost in one encounter, and then go to find the next wave of 5 zombies. After repeating this cycle 10 times, they can kill 50 zombies easily and safely.
If they were to face 50 evolved zombies directly, they would have to temporarily avoid the attack...
If what Liu Jianan said is true, the difficulty of clearing out zombies in the future will increase countless times!
Liu Jiannan said: "Brother, you are indeed an expert in clearing zombies. You can see the key to the problem at a glance. Many areas in our country have begun to encounter zombie tides one after another. Almost every city is surrounded by zombie tides of varying sizes. We are forced to fight a defensive battle against the zombie tide, so..."
Shen Jin immediately understood that the previous push-up type of battle required warriors to fight 1v1 or 1v2 zombies, so they needed personal craftsman soul armor and craftsman soul weapons. Now in the battle of zombie tide level, it is difficult for individuals to exert their combat effectiveness.
"So you want a range weapon?"
“That’s right!”
Shen Jin was silent for a moment, and Liu Jiannan did not interrupt him. He knew Shen Jin had it before he called. The last time a million zombies invaded City S, it could be said that without the support of Home No. 1, it would have been impossible to hold on. Shen Jin led his men to kill the million zombies because of the powerful range weapons!
He had read the report of Zhang Qiang, director of the Tianluodiwang branch of City S, about the siege by the zombie tide. It described a glass ball-sized bomb in Home No. 1 that could easily produce an explosion with the power of TNT.
Of course, Zhang Qiang did not tell him that he had already bought a batch from Shen Jin, mainly because... he kept these things to defend S City, and they must not be handed over. Liu Jiannan was the chief of the National Equipment Department, and he, Zhang Qiang, was a native of S City, so he had to ensure that his fellow villagers survived first.
Shen Jin is thinking about a question:
How do you use the system’s store?
If I only use it for myself...it would be a bit of a waste.
If all these good things were released and opened for exchange, China's extraordinary strength would definitely be greatly improved, and it would instantly become the world's number one extraordinary power.
The Dragnet will also become the strongest supernatural organization in the world.
But...can he do that?
He was thinking about this problem. Since the system gave it to him... it meant that the choice was in his hands. He had already overcome his previous weak stage and created the quantum armor he had always dreamed of. The improvement of combat effectiveness by the quantum armor was indeed strong. Even if he did not exert his full strength now, he could already beat those third-order transcendents of the God Collection. If he exerted his full strength, even a third-order peak transcendent like Hu Shou would be able to fight. Even if he was defeated in the end, the quantum armor's super strong protective ability would definitely ensure that he could safely escape from the battle. You know, the defense ability of the quantum armor is stronger than its attack ability!
Shen Jin felt that as long as his armor had electricity, it would be difficult for anyone in this world to kill him.
In that case, is there any need to hold on to the things in the store?
Or should I just exchange my potions and bombs with Tianluodiwang to help annihilate the Chinese zombies?
After thinking about it, Shen Jin felt a little conflicted.
It was as if something that belonged only to me was being taken away...
But if I don’t do this, it seems that I would be unworthy of the “savior” role that the system has given me.
It's very difficult.
"Chief Liu, I'll get back to you later. I need to take inventory of my things..."
"Okay, no problem! Colonel Shen, I'll wait for you!"
Liu Jiannan was a little worried, but he could only wait. When asking for help from others, he had to listen to them.
…
In the evening, Shang Qian flew back from the Hongshui Bay base. When she was having dinner with Shen Jin, Shen Jin chatted casually, "Qian~!"
"Um?"
"Do you think I'm strong?"
"What aspect do you mean?"
"Ahem...tell me everything!"
"That's pretty strong, but... you're even stronger!"
"Tell me, if...if I give some of my power to the Dragnet so that they can better deal with zombies across the country, would that be appropriate?"
Shang Qian slowed down her eating speed a bit, and then chewed on the meaning of Shen Jin's words, "Your power...if you give it away, will you still have it?"
"have!"
Shang Qian swallowed the rice in her mouth, wiped her mouth with a napkin, crossed her hands and said, "Let me tell you a story. In ancient times, there was a martial arts master. His kung fu was invincible throughout the world. He was respected by the martial arts people and respected. But after he was 50 years old, the master's physical condition gradually declined, and he had no children, so he accepted three apprentices to inherit his skills. His apprentices learned kung fu and made a career in the martial arts world, but they knew that the master had three unique skills that he had not taught. They served the master carefully for 30 years, until he was 80 years old, when he was about to die and was about to die. The master tremblingly took out three unique skills and taught them to the three brothers. Later, after they learned them, they each led their own sects to carry forward and continue the master's legacy. Since then, this story of master and apprentice has been sung in the martial arts world, and the story of the three people being filial to their master for 30 years has often been used to educate the young martial artists at that time!"
Shen Jin seemed to understand something, but he didn't think it through: "You mean... I want to accept a disciple with good qualities? I think Tianluodiwang's character is still reliable!"
Shang Qian raised her green jade finger, shook it and said, "But no one in the martial arts world knows that these three people are not good people. They committed murder in their hometown and fled here. What do you think...if the master had taught them the three unique skills earlier, would I still be able to live to 80?"
Shen Jin looked shocked!
Shang Qian continued, "The so-called master-disciple story is only based on the result. If the master had not left these three skills, it would have become a tragedy of master and disciple killing each other. Or if the three of them had a change of heart and quietly left, the master would not have been able to enjoy his old age to 80, and would have died lonely and depressed for the rest of his life!"
Shen Jin suddenly understood that he was the master in the story, and Tianluodiwang was the apprentice who asked for help. The reason they were getting along so well was because both sides got what they needed from each other and left room for each other.
Shen Jin didn't know what level Tianluodiwang's masters had reached, and Tianluodiwang didn't know how many technological creations Shen Jin had. Once... he provided all his things, it would harm the relationship between the two parties!
A master without special skills is not a master.
"I understand!"
Shang Qian smiled slightly: "No, this story is not over yet. If the master's physical strength had not declined, and he had obtained an elixir that could extend his life by 30 years, then... there would be no three of his disciples in the martial arts world, and the era of him being respected would continue for 30 years! If he can still obtain the elixir 30 years later, he will not need disciples..."
Shen Jin was shocked!
Then he said coldly: "Your idea is very dangerous..."
Shang Qian spread her hands on the table and said seriously: "I am not targeting Tianluodiwang. On the contrary, this will help China. Remember the United States before the end of the world? They used the paper they printed to buy things all over the world, and the whole world had to pay for the consumption of Americans. I think this end of the world has given us such an opportunity... Let the whole world pay for the No. 1 homeland and China!"
After Shang Qian finished speaking, she adjusted her black-framed glasses, and a flash of rebellious ambition appeared in her eyes!
Shen Jin finally understood what she was going to say...
Only when he is no longer able to do so can he pass on his abilities to Tianluodiwang, but given the lifespan of the current extraordinary people, it is simply not possible to reach this point.
She is not rejecting the trap, but wants to make herself the best in the martial arts world!
What a big ambition!
Shen Jin was silent for a long time, then he let out a breath, "I will seriously consider your suggestion..."
Shang Qian put the bowl aside, stood up, looked at Shen Jin with gentle eyes and said: "Jin, I am yours and will always stand by your side. No matter what choice you make in the end, I will be with you to the end, but... heroes are made in troubled times. With your strong ability, why can't you be this hero?"
After saying that, Shang Qian left. She didn't wait for Shen Jin's response. Perhaps... she wanted to give Shen Jin some time to think.
In troubled times...heroes emerge?
Shen Jin laughed at himself... It was too small, his vision was too narrow. Now that I have obtained the system, I am not just a hero. My mission is to save the world and make it a better place.
"By the way, it's been a while since I've obtained a [World Line]..."
"The world is so big, why does the system ability only come to me and Sun Can? Oh, right, there is another one using a sword. I used to suspect that he was a Taoist priest, but... he doesn't seem like one. Apart from Taoist magic, he doesn't have any other magical things. He seems more like a special person with special abilities!"
This time, Shen Jin tested the Taoist priest using the same method he used to test Sun Can. He gave him a [Traveler's Belt] and a tool and asked him to put it in. However, the Taoist priest tried and couldn't put it in. Only after he put on the [Traveler's Gloves] could he use the storage function of the Craftsman Soul equipment.
Temporarily eliminate the system owner as a suspect.
"So... this sword might be abroad? I'll ask Tianluodiwang to see if there are any people as awesome as me abroad... That's not right. Although Sun Can is very strong, he has never been included in Tianluodiwang's list. If he hides his identity, we may not be able to find him. On the contrary, it is easier to find some real geniuses!"
Shen Jin himself is not a genius, he relied on the system to get to where he is. Without the system, he would be nothing. When the virus broke out, he only had a room full of 3060ti, and it was estimated that he would have had a hard time surviving in the early stages.
Shen Jin thought about how big the universe is, where the power of the system came from, and who was the person behind the scenes who had made him make the choice...
I haven't figured anything out!
He had no new understanding of the system at all.
However...looking at Shang Qian's proposal today from the perspective of a savior, Shen Jin suddenly had a new idea.
“Since we want to save the world, why can’t I be the one who stands at the forefront and controls the fate of the times? Since it would be painful to hand over the system’s things, then… let me play the role I should play and lay a real foundation. Maybe in the future when I’m tired, I can hand over all these foundations to Tianluodiwang!”
Among them, Shen Jin also thought of one thing. In the future, his children will not have the power of the system. If... he is gone, then his children must have enough force to protect themselves, a force that is ahead of the world!
Shen Jin figured it out.
I will supply you with unlimited low-end stuff, and you can handle the high-end stuff yourself. I will teach you the basics of martial arts, but I will leave you a few unique skills...
There is an unlimited supply of Artisan Soul equipment, and the Nano Suit and Quantum Suit will not flow out.
The [Crystal Core Bombs], [Primary Superpower Awakening Potion], and [Energy Serum] in the [Crystal Core Shop] are now available to help China annihilate the zombie tide!
Shen Jin called Liu Jiannan and asked, "How many [Crystal Core Bombs] do you want?"
Liu Jiannan was delighted! His trick worked!
As long as they can get a sum of [Crystal Core Bombs] from Shen Jin, no one will say that their department is incompetent. I may not be good at research and development, but... I am good at living off others. What can you do to me?
"Good brother! I want as many as you have!"
"20 ordinary crystal cores each, I have as many as you want!"
20 crystal cores?
oh!
Got it!
Free!
Liu Jiannan patted his chest and said, "Brother, since you said so, let's make a deal. No matter how much you have, I want it all!"
The deal was done, and Shen Jin felt that he didn't even need to go out to fight the zombies. He could arm a large team of extraordinary people just by making the profit from the price difference.
"Okay, gather up all the crystal cores you can use and have your people bring them over. I'll give you the goods when they arrive!"
"So arrogant?"
"There's something even more outrageous! Do you want the super gene potion that has a 10% chance of awakening a special superhuman?"
Liu Jiannan was shocked. Is there such a good thing?
“Yes!”
"Would you like the [Energy Serum] that can improve the physical fitness and supernatural powers of extraordinary people by 10%?"
"Smash it, bro! Yes!"
"Get your crystal core ready..."
“…”
After Liu Jiannan hung up the phone, surprise and joy were already overflowing from his face. He was about to get rich, the first achievement of the dragnet!
Complete this deal and you will definitely be promoted to a core team member!
But before that, he wanted to avenge Kong Long's humiliation. With a bang, Liu Jiannan kicked the door of the Resources Department, "Old Kong! Come out! Three hours in the east, three hours in the west, don't bully the poor middle-aged! Prepare the crystal core for me!"
