Dawn of a New Era
Chapter 723 - 696: Great Upheaval in India
In the next few days, a major event occurred.
A secret intelligence report sent from the Capital City even shook Chen Shouyi’s mind.
The ascetic Samit from India achieved a weak Divine Power.
Not a demigod, but a true and genuine god.
This person is recognized as the world’s first legendary figure and a pioneer of human Martial Arts. According to the information, twenty years ago, when the other world and Earth had not yet merged and Martial Arts were not yet widespread, he was already a legendary ascetic.
Many Indians worship him as a deity, having immense influence among the lower classes in India, with a high reputation and numerous followers. Afterward, as his cultivation rapidly surged, his followers became even larger, and his words and actions could even influence presidential elections.
He is completely the uncrowned king of India.
This also explains why India had little presence since the mutation, with no visibility in international affairs. It now seems that the entire India might have been controlled and kidnapped by him.
Previously, he was merely a demigod, always in hiding.
Now, having become a weak Divine Power, apparently, he no longer wishes to hide, nor is it easy to hide.
"What is the attitude of the countries now?" Chen Shouyi directly called the president.
"The other party’s intentions have yet to be revealed. Observe their words, watch their deeds, and wait and see!" the president sighed, his voice somewhat weary.
The two briefly chatted, and Chen Shouyi hung up the phone, lost in thought.
"Unexpectedly, there is also a Barbarian God among humans..."
"Just not sure if they will be an enemy or friend in the future? India has over a billion people..."
India is also a nuclear power with significant military strength. In this turbulent autumn, the emergence of such a major event may add numerous variables.
He shook his head.
"Forget it, a weak Divine Power wanting to become a powerful Divine Power probably can’t be achieved in a short time. Even with over a billion followers, it would take at least a century, and even if they become a powerful Divine Power, they would just be another Lord of Lightning."
He opened the attribute panel and took a look.
Even though he was on vacation in Zhonghai these days, he still spent most of his time on cultivation. In just five or six days, his strength, physique, agility, and intelligence each increased by 0.1 points, reaching 25.4 points.
Additionally, his perception also increased by 0.1 points, reaching 23.9 points.
He was becoming increasingly confident.
Just hoping that battle could be delayed a bit longer.
"Knock, knock, knock!" At this moment, a knocking sound came from the door.
"Brother, someone from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is here to see you."
"Got it, I’m coming." Chen Shouyi closed the attribute panel and said.
A bit puzzled in his heart, he wondered what the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wanted with him.
He opened the door.
Chen Xingyue’s face suppressed excitement, she said coyly: "Brother, are you going on another foreign visit?"
Chen Shouyi glanced at her, seeing through her little thoughts: "Didn’t have enough fun in the European Union, what are you thinking?"
If it were a foreign visit, someone would have given him a heads-up long ago, how could it be a sudden event.
Saying this, Chen Shouyi ignored her and walked downstairs.
"President Chen, hello, hello, sorry to disturb you, I’m Xie Xueping from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Otherworld Department." A young lady dressed in official attire warmly extended her hand and introduced herself.
Chen Shouyi shook her hand and politely said, "Hello, Ms. Xie, what can I do for you?"
"Here’s the thing, a few days ago, Tai Buddha Country entrusted our Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ ambassador to present you with a congratulatory gift..." Xie Xueping said, to be honest, in her many years of work, this kind of thing was the first time she had encountered, and it was a gift from the Barbarian God.
"A congratulatory gift?"
"It’s to congratulate you on killing the God of Order; the gift is still outside, I’ll have someone bring it in."
A truck had long been parked outside the yard. Xie Xueping went out and soon someone brought it in.
A full eighteen boxes.
"What’s inside, brother, can I open it?" Chen Xingyue asked excitedly.
"Go ahead and open it." Chen Shouyi said, he already knew what was inside, just some worthless trinkets.
Chen Xingyue opened a box, and immediately took a breath.
The box was filled with gold bars, a golden shimmer. From the weight of just one box, it was estimated to be half a ton.
She had never seen so much gold before in her life.
Unable to resist, she opened another box and found more gold... Among these eighteen boxes, fifteen were full of gold, and the remaining three consisted of various gemstones and jade, each top quality, making the entire living room glitter with jewels.
Chen Shouyi glanced over, showing no interest, and courteously said to Xie Xueping: "I’m sorry for the trouble of bringing this over."
"No trouble, no trouble!" Xie Xueping quickly replied, her face slightly flushed, seemingly not knowing what to say: "Additionally, Tai Buddha Country also sent some special... gifts?"
"More gifts?" Chen Shouyi asked, puzzled, wondering if they would be delivered in batches.
Xie Xueping hesitated, as if finding it hard to speak.
According to diplomatic etiquette, such gifts would have been tactfully refused long ago, after all in civilized countries, how could such gifts be accepted, but this time the recipient was General Manager Chen, and the giver was a Barbarian God.
After seeking approval from above.
The final directive... let General Manager Chen decide.
"It’s a bit inconvenient here." Ms. Xie glanced at Chen Xingyue and said.
"It’s fine, go ahead." Chen Shouyi said, after all, it’s just some gifts.
"It’s... a group of beautiful women."
What? Beautiful women?
A whole group.
Chen Xingyue’s grasp on the jewel loosened, letting it fall to the ground with a clinking sound. She opened her mouth, looking completely stunned.
Chen Shouyi couldn’t help but cough.
What on earth is the God of Conspiracy doing?
Actually giving away beautiful women?
In fact, ever since the last meeting with the God of Fertility, the God of Conspiracy has felt a growing sense of crisis. Jewels and gold are just extras; the real focus is on the beauties. For this grand gift, the God of Conspiracy placed great importance on it, even issuing a divine decree to select a batch of beauties nationwide and then sent them through the embassy.
"Are they really beautiful?" Chen Shouyi confirmed.
"I’ve seen them; each one is stunningly beautiful, with national beauty and heavenly looks, ranging in age from 16 to 30, a total of 31." Despite her strict training, no matter how repulsive or against her values this was, Ms. Xie remained composed.
Beside her, Chen Xingyue’s eyes opened wide.
Is my brother finally going to fall?
Even sending over 16-year-olds.
30-year-olds are old enough to be called aunties.
Whole 31 beauties, even if it’s one per day, meeting with Xiao Yue, it still wouldn’t be finished in a month.
Chen Shouyi felt exhausted; that’s not what I meant at all.
I was just curious.
No, I’m not even curious.
However, he was too lazy to explain.
As someone like Chen Shouyi, there was never a need to explain his actions to others: "Forget it, leave the gifts; send the people back."
Ms. Xie breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Earlier, she felt a sense of heroism being dashed, but fortunately, the other party’s strong belief remained unmoved by the Barbarian God’s sugar-coated cannonballs. As for those jewels and gold, compared to them, they could be considered normal diplomatic gifts.
Moreover, for someone at General Manager Chen’s level, these gifts probably only count as small gifts.
...
After everyone left.
Chen Xingyue looked at Chen Shouyi with a face full of curiosity.
He found it a bit uncomfortable to be stared at: "What’s there to look at?"
"Brother, aren’t you even a little tempted by those beauties sent over?"
"As a martial artist, one must first have a sincere heart. How can one indulge in women, which harms the body and corrodes the will?" Chen Shouyi said sternly, naturally holding the authority of an elder brother.
He was fundamentally uninterested in women.
"Oh!" Chen Xingyue felt skeptical inside, but with her brother’s current status, she dared not refute.
Chen Shouyi was too lazy to bother with her. He glanced at the boxes on the ground, then let a dozen of them float up, hovering around him, and headed towards the underground room’s door.
Chen Xingyue couldn’t keep up with her inner complaints and quickly followed, with a face full of flattery: "Brother, you have so much, can’t you give me some?"
"What do you need them for as a child?"
"Brother, I’ve grown up, haven’t I? I’m working now." Chen Xingyue pouted, wanting to save up a little fortune.
Chen Shouyi hesitated for a moment and said: "Then take a box at random."
Chen Xingyue was instantly struck by a strong sense of joy, her mind becoming dizzy: "Brother, you’re too good to me."
"Glad you know."
Chen Shouyi put down a box of gold.
"I want gemstones!" Chen Xingyue quickly said, gold isn’t as beautiful as gemstones.
Her eyes are too shallow.
Chen Shouyi thought to himself, he could now synthesize gemstones, which aren’t as valuable as gold.
Gold is not only a hard currency, but even in the universe, this heavy metal remains a precious resource that can only be formed through extreme celestial events such as supernova explosions.
However, he was too lazy to say more; liking is fine.
Chen Shouyi took the remaining boxes one by one into the underground storage room, planning to notify his parents the next day. Then he grabbed a handful of colorful gemstones and went to his bedroom.
The two little ones will probably like them.