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After a night of silence, the next morning, Fang Lin Kong called Wen Yi and them, took the business card given by Green Brow, and said: "I'm going to buy something later, if you guys There is also a need, so let's go together." Wen Yi picked up the business card, saw the text on it, and read out: "Mao Xin Technology, business scope, various light and heavy weapons, demon-killing tools, Spells, spiritual sensors, and Defensive Barrier are all available at the lowest price in the city. The source is reliable and there are no parallel imports!" "Does this look like a dealer that specializes in light and heavy weapons? His shop?" ConfrontedWith this question, Fang Lin Kong spread his hands and made helpless gestures. "It is impossible to buy this kind of thing from normal channels, and I have never heard of the country's business scope, including the daily necessities of monsters and Taoist priests. Anyway, the plane will take off in the afternoon, so it doesn't matter if you go shopping." Fang Lin Kong The suggestion was immediately adopted. The four of them ordered breakfast and went out with full stomachs. According to the address on the business card, they wandered around the city several times and finally found the place. However, what surprised the teenagers was that the address of the company operating such a prohibited project was not in Some back streets, some hidden places in the suburbs. Instead, I rented an entire floor in the most luxurious office building in Yanjing City, and openly displayed the sign of Mao China offices of Fortune 500 companies. In comparison, Fang Lin Kong and the others are incompatible with the atmosphere here. As soon as they walked into the company looking around, a beautiful Receptionist stopped them and asked with a smile: "I don't know what kind of business these gentlemen want to do when they come to our company. Which of our managers do you have an appointment with?" If nothing happens, it’s not convenient to visit here.” Fang Lin Kong hurriedly took out the business card left by Green Brow and handed it over. The Receptionist took the business card and looked at it carefully, and the smile on his face became even cuter. He said softly: "A few of you want to buy these things. I don't know which company's representative they are. How much do you want to buy? If the transaction amount is less than 50 million, please go to our self-selected supermarket to buy. The office here only accepts Bulk order.” Fifty million! After hearing this number, Fang Lin Kong stuck out his tongue in surprise and said: "We are just buying privately. Where is your supermarket of your choice?" After hearing this, the beautiful Receptionist stretched out his hand and gave way slightly. Said: "If these guys want to go to the supermarket, please come with me."
Fang Lin Kong was whispering with the beautiful Receptionist, joking around with Wen Yi and the others. They commented on the Receptionist's figure. "Look at her backside; most girls have a nice shape, but hers is something else entirely. I guarantee that once you touch it, you won't want to let go!"
This made Wen Yi and Ma Jingjie laugh flirtatiously, while Chen Mingbin blushed deeply, stealing glances ahead, afraid that the Receptionist might overhear their banter.
After walking through several corridors, they found themselves in a spacious area.
The supermarket of Mao Xin Technology was undoubtedly comparable to Walmart and Leku. In terms of variety, it even surpassed them.
Rows of tall shelves stretched endlessly before them, filled with an array of dazzling products that left one feeling overwhelmed. The supermarket was bustling with people; the crowd flowed like a tide. Although a few looked oddly shaped and not quite human, everything was orderly, with dozens of checkout counters lined up waiting for customers to pay.
They had initially expected to see dark corners, faceless shopkeepers, dubious products appearing from nowhere, and haggling filled with deceit... but the reality before them proved that Fang Lin Kong and his friends were still stuck in a medieval mindset.
The guiding Receptionist had already left.
As Wen Yi stepped into this place, the sheer number of people made her want to scream in excitement. Nearby shelves were stocked with various firearms. From handguns and revolvers to submachine guns and sniper rifles, even shoulder-mounted missiles were lined up. Each item was clearly priced, with some marked as today's specials. The lowest-priced firearms were just a few hundred yuan, while the highest had prices trailing off with seven or eight or even nine zeros. They looked quite impressive.
However, Fang Lin Kong wasn't interested in ordinary weapons. He pulled Wen Yi and the others forward past the conventional weapon section to the Spiritual Tools Specialty Store. He left them behind to browse for himself. Standing in front of the detector display, he carefully selected his options. This was something Fang Lin Kong had wanted for a long time—a device to detect others' spiritual energy levels; it would be incredibly convenient.
He meticulously compared dozens of models based on sensitivity, detection range, and additional features. Although Ding Chifeng had given him two hundred thousand euros, the prices here were steep, so Fang Lin Kong had to be cautious with his spending.
After comparing everything thoroughly according to sensitivity, range, and extra functions, Fang Lin Kong finally chose a compact detector. This little gadget could be worn on the ear; its lens perfectly covered his left eye and had a detection range of five thousand kilometers. It could also serve as a communication tool with several practical additional features. Best of all, it was priced at six thousand yuan—relatively affordable.
Fang Lin Kong quickly unwrapped one package and put it on his ear. The lens emitted a series of faint electronic sounds as countless data points were detected. True to its reputation for variety, there wasn't a single normal person among the customers in this supermarket. The detector's data indicated that over ninety percent of the customers were monsters. As Fang Lin Kong examined the detailed information gathered by the detector, he could often deduce their true forms from their spiritual energy characteristics along with infrared readings and physical traits. It even displayed possible combat methods and attack power. The built-in database and microchip were impressively powerful.
It was Fang Lin Kong's first time using a detector, and he found himself engrossed in observing the energy indices of the customers in the supermarket. He discovered that the more ferocious-looking monsters generally had weaker demonic powers, while those who appeared refined and graceful exhibited significantly stronger energy. Most customers had energy indices below one hundred fifty, with only a few surpassing two hundred. There were only a handful of exceptions, including a human man whose Spiritual Energy Index astonishingly exceeded seven thousand. Besides him, only two elderly-looking monsters managed to cross the one thousand mark. Just as Fang Lin Kong was getting into it, someone suddenly tapped him on the back.
He turned around abruptly and exclaimed in surprise, "Lin Yu! What are you doing here? Are you shopping too?"
The person behind him was indeed Lin Yu.
Today, Lin Yu wore blue cowboy pants paired with a white top, her hair tied back in a ponytail, giving her a vibrant appearance. She pushed a shopping cart that was already filled with many items.
Fang Lin Kong greeted her with a cheerful smile, "I thought it was someone else! It's you, Lin Yu. What brings you to Beijing? What a coincidence to run into you here!"
Seeing Fang Lin Kong made Lin Yu genuinely happy. Although she felt slightly embarrassed by his teasing tone, she merely blushed and scoffed lightly without getting upset. Like Fang Lin Kong, she was curious and asked, "Aren't you planning to go to Kunlun during your break? Last time you said you wanted to surpass me; how's your training going?"
At this mention, Fang Lin Kong felt quite proud and replied, "I originally planned to go to Kunlun, but I decided to stay back this year to take the Demon Hunter exam and get my license. I’ve been training hard at Wen Zhongda’s place!"
Lin Yu smiled slightly at Fang Lin Kong's words and brushed her hair back behind her ear as she said, "What a coincidence! I also received notice this winter break that I’ll be taking the Demon Hunter professional exam just like you. We can go together and look out for each other."
Fang Lin Kong beamed brightly and quickly nodded, grabbing hold of Lin Yu's shopping cart to help push it. "That's fantastic! I have so many things I'm unclear about; having you around will save me from making mistakes. What did you buy?"
Lin Yu pointed at the shopping cart and replied, "Just some essential supplies. This supermarket has the most complete selection. Besides here, there's only one similar store in Shanghai; we don't have such large malls in the north—just some smuggled underground trades that not only lack variety but also have much higher prices."
As Fang Lin Kong casually rummaged through the shopping cart, a Black Short Knife caught his attention. Curiously, he asked, "This knife looks beautiful; does it have any special use? It seems rare to see this kind of weapon nowadays."
Fang Lin Kong had encountered more magical artifacts than most people—ten times more, in fact—and considered himself somewhat of an expert in identifying their functions. The Black Short Knife that Lin Yu had chosen exuded a chilling aura but appeared rather rigid; it clearly could only serve as a close-combat weapon. For someone like Fang Lin Kong, who possessed numerous Flying Swords and preferred long-range attacks with magical artifacts, engaging enemies from beyond sight had become second nature. Even in close combat situations, he typically relied on powerful artifacts to form protective barriers first before entering battle; he rarely resorted to riskier fighting methods.
Lin Yu did not refuse Fang Lin Kong's offer to help push the shopping cart. Noticing Fang Lin Kong's interest in the Black Short Knife, he said, "Every practitioner has their own way of fighting. Many people are accustomed to using this type of weapon, and I am one of them. In battle, once your movement speed exceeds that of projectile weapons, I believe handheld weapons are more reliable."
Fang Lin Kong shrugged slightly, making a face as he replied, "Isn't it more convenient to use a Flying Sword? I personally prefer things like that; they feel great to use!"
Lin Yu was amused by Fang Lin Kong's antics and chuckled. "Weapons like the Flying Sword are rarely used nowadays! Ever since Western Automatic Attack Weapons were developed, the Flying Sword from the Eastern Immortal Path has been largely neglected. Aside from a few experts, very few people use such weapons anymore. You should know, Fang Lin Kong, that the Flying Sword is difficult to learn and master. It requires a balanced proficiency in mental will, techniques, and martial arts, along with high-quality Flying Swords to begin cultivation. Without any of these elements, mastering this path becomes nearly impossible. Moreover, due to the arduous nature of cultivating the Flying Sword, it cannot compete with automatic attack weapons in the early stages. Even if one achieves some success in cultivation, using a Flying Sword requires intense concentration; during its use, the practitioner's defense is relatively weak, making it hard to simultaneously employ other Spells for defense. This puts them at a significant disadvantage in battle. Even if one manages to use defensive Spells under duress, the divided attention can weaken their effectiveness. This flaw can become a considerable burden in intense combat; not only does it consume more energy than other combat methods, but it also leads to a singular attack style that can easily be countered by enemies."
Fang Lin Kong was unaware of such significant flaws in the Sword Control Technique. Scratching his head, he countered Lin Yu's points by saying, "But I've seen many people using Flying Swords looking quite impressive! They seem powerful and definitely not as pathetic as you describe!"
Having witnessed battles involving Voidbreaker and Liexiezi and frequently interacting with Wen Zhongda, an expert in swordsmanship, Fang Lin Kong had come to firmly believe in the power of the Flying Sword. He had never doubted that it was the most suitable weapon for combat and had not noticed any shortcomings as Lin Yu described.
Lin Yu looked puzzled at Fang Lin Kong's words, his expression slightly strange as he asked, "Even now in Kunlun, there are very few practitioners of the Flying Sword. Where have you seen so many people using them?"
Realizing he had misspoken, Fang Lin Kong grinned sheepishly and quickly changed the subject. "So is it true that the Flying Sword really isn't as good as other combat methods? You're not trying to fool me, are you?"
Lin Yu replied exasperatedly, "What benefit would I gain from fooling you? The Flying Sword certainly isn't without merit. If one reaches the level of Sword and Body as One and can fly while wielding their sword, then life becomes much easier for those who cultivate the Flying Sword. At that stage, there is a wonderful connection between the body and the Flying Sword; it transforms from a mere weapon into something that integrates offense and defense seamlessly with continuous power and balance. At this point, practitioners using other combat methods would need to be at a higher level than those cultivating the Flying Sword to even match them in battle. After achieving Sword and Body as One, one's ability to fly with Qi is greatly enhanced; their movement speed surpasses that of other practitioners. Even if they can't defeat their opponent outright, they can escape before showing signs of defeat—making them hard to intercept."
As Lin Yu conversed with Fang Lin Kong, the atmosphere became quite harmonious. He explained two major challenges in cultivating the Flying Sword: first is time; without long-term accumulation and certain achievements in physical techniques and Daoist methods, one cannot begin cultivating the Flying Sword. The second challenge is the material quality of the Flying Sword; in modern society where mineral resources are depleted, there are hardly any good materials left on Earth. Aside from some ancient artifacts preserved by certain sects, crafting new Flying Swords is extremely difficult.
Understanding this point made Fang Lin Kong less talkative; he already possessed Liexie Twin Hooks and had encountered numerous fortuitous events that allowed him to easily overcome these obstacles without concern.
Lin Yu selected practical items for purchase; compared to someone inexperienced like Fang Lin Kong, he was much more meticulous. Seeing that Fang Lin Kong was unsure about what to choose next, he eagerly took on the role of a guide.
"The qualification exam for Demon Hunters consists mostly of field tests beyond just a basic Written Exam. Therefore, you need something that can protect your Defensive Barrier while you sleep; that Magic Tent over there is very useful for this purpose. Plus it's affordable and provides great comfort for outdoor living."
Fang Lin Kong was led by Lin Yu to purchase various supplies, and he quickly forgot about Wen Yi and the others. The supermarket here was vast, making it difficult to find one another after separating.
As Lin Yu guided him, he explained, "Many times, the enemies that a Demon Hunter has to confront possess the ability to traverse dimensional spaces. Although their power is greatly restricted—such as needing to be summoned by a magic circle or requiring a specific magnetic field to access certain areas—they are still very dangerous. Capturing these kinds of demons often leads to encountering time-space mazes, so you need a tool that can guide you to find the enemy or help you seek an exit. In the West, crystal balls and pendulums are commonly used tools; in Eastern Mysticism, the Seeking Demon Bug and talismans are more prevalent. You can choose one according to your needs for emergencies."
Under Lin Yu's guidance, Fang Lin Kong purchased a Magic Tent, a tactical jungle knife, a magical flying board, a stack of various talismans, a Cosmic Backpack, and various pills and potions to replenish his internal energy and spiritual essence. As for the Seeking Demon Bug, his Wutu Zhenluo spiritual ability was far superior to what was available here, so Fang Lin Kong decided against buying it.
Having gathered all his supplies, Fang Lin Kong suddenly remembered that Wen Yi and the others were still missing. He exchanged contact information with Lin Yu and then began searching the store for Wen Yi.
"Those rascals! Who knows where they’ve gone off to? I can't see them anywhere!"
Fang Lin Kong completely failed to reflect on his own actions as he pulled out his phone and called Ma Jingjie. Just as he was about to ask where they were, Ma Jingjie’s excited voice boomed from the other end: "Fang Lin Kong! Where are you? Hurry over! There’s a promotion going on here, and Songxi is really interesting! We're at the southern booth; you'll see us as soon as you arrive."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lin Kong glanced around. He had already noticed the crowd over there but had no interest in mingling with them. He was also curious about what kind of products would be on sale during this promotion.
As Fang Lin Kong approached the booth, he saw colorful letters dancing in mid-air. "Obira Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd.! Welcome!" It was unclear what spell had conjured such large characters that floated like fireworks in the air, constantly changing colors and drawing attention.
At the booth stood six beautiful girls dressed in peculiar armored outfits, striking poses as people occasionally jumped up to take pictures with them.
In front of them was a man who appeared to be hosting the event, speaking animatedly into a microphone.
"Our company's Bio-Armor utilizes the latest genetic technology. It can transform into pet form during normal times and is incredibly magical when in use. It provides functions such as flight, invisibility, diving, and temperature regulation..."
Just as Fang Lin Kong found this interesting, Wen Yi and the others squeezed through from somewhere, excitedly exclaiming, "Fang Lin Kong! Look what we bought! It's practically comparable to the transformation capsules from Dragon Ball! What convenient items!"
Before Fang Lin Kong could respond, Wen Yi had already shoved a box into his hands. The label prominently displayed the name of Obira Biotechnology Development Co., Ltd. The box was made of an extremely lightweight metal, feeling very comfortable to hold, and the instructions on the back were laser-etched, giving it a dignified and impressive appearance.
"What is this thing?"
Fang Lin Kong glanced at it briefly and recognized it as the Bio-Armor being promoted at the booth. He had always been skeptical of modern technological creations like the Psycho Weapon, a bias that stemmed from his extensive exposure to ancient artifacts. Lacking any interest to look at it further, he tossed it back to Wen Yi.
Wen Yi hurriedly caught it, clearly displeased with Fang Lin Kong's disregard. "Fang Lin Kong, you have ancient treasures from immortals, so of course you don't need to care about this. We don’t have any powerful artifacts on us; this thing is actually quite good."
Fang Lin Kong shrugged nonchalantly and said, "Since you've bought it, what more is there to say? What else did you all buy? There are some essentials you shouldn't forget!"
Wen Yi smiled proudly and called over Ma Jingjie and Chen Mingbin, saying to Fang Lin Kong, "I don’t know where you ran off to earlier, but we didn’t set aside anything for you when we bought our stuff. Take a look at what we got! I guarantee it will surprise you!"
Fang Lin Kong looked skeptically at the backpack Wen Yi handed over and was astonished to find that they had gotten the largest Cosmic Backpack available. This item was produced by a subsidiary of Kunlun and was unique in its category. At first glance, it appeared to be an ordinary hiking backpack, but its internal space was many times larger than it seemed. The higher-end Cosmic Backpacks not only had a greater capacity but also made the weight of the contents feel lighter.
Fang Lin Kong already had a Black Wood Ring in his possession, which had decent capacity and did not add weight regardless of what he stored in it. He felt satisfied with his choice of a cost-effective backpack. However, Wen Yi and the others had opted for the top-tier model, which not only exceeded ten cubic meters in volume but also featured a Wind Element talisman that made carrying it feel weightless.
Inside the backpack was packed full of items; upon inspection, Fang Lin Kong noticed that most of the contents were Psycho Weapons. There were dozens of various Psycho Guns along with a large supply of ammunition. It seemed that Wen Yi and his group had grown tired of the difficulties associated with producing their own Psychic Bullets. The bullets they created could not be stored for long periods; as their psychic energy dissipated, they would automatically vanish. Consequently, Wen Yi and his team often faced shortages of ammunition during battles.
Seeing that they had purchased more items than he had and that their selection was comprehensive, Fang Lin Kong chose not to offer any further reminders. He pulled Wen Yi and the others along as they left together.
(To be continued)
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