Cosmic-Level Demon God-Chapter 103 - 89: Martial God Heritage Is Not Precious, Martial God Seeds Are Rare (Third Update!)

Chapter 103: Chapter 89: Martial God Heritage Is Not Precious, Martial God Seeds Are Rare (Third Update!)

Upon hearing that deep and steady voice, Gao Haipeng broke out in a cold sweat instantly.

He never expected that Chen Ruofu, the top officer of the Inspection Department, would appear on the scene.

Backstabbing behind someone’s back and confronting them head-on are completely different things.

The former might just get back to the other person, and be noted down;

But the latter means tearing off the masks, and the consequences are far worse than just being posted by the water tank.

"Minister Chen..."

Gao Haipeng stiffly turned around, about to explain himself, but was interrupted by the other’s raised hand:

"I am Chen Ruofu, the Chief Director of the General Administration of the Inspection Department, also the head of the Urban Circle Inspection Department. Do I have the authority to take over here? Answer me, Inspector Gao."

The Three Ministries and Nine Departments make up the basic official structure of each administrative planet of Dongxia.

Among which the Education Department, Civil Affairs Department, and Security Department control the majority of resources and discourse rights.

The Inspection Department falls under the Security Department and is divided into five major branches.

The General Administration holds the top seat, followed by the Operations Department, Regulatory Department, Personnel Department, and Protection Department.

Generally speaking, the Chief of the General Administration is also the Minister of Inspection, the two positions are held by the same person.

So they are also called "First Brother".

Chen Ruofu is indeed the veritable First Brother of the Urban Circle Inspection Department, the number one figure who holds great power.

Just walking up to Gao Haipeng brought an overwhelming sense of oppression.

They say that a higher rank can crush a person.

And Chen Ruofu is at least four ranks higher than him.

"Yes."

Gao Haipeng stood at attention, heels together, and saluted.

"I can’t hear you."

Chen Ruofu stood with his hands behind his back. Though not tall, he was a head shorter than Gao Haipeng.

But the difference in authority made the latter have to keep his head down and slightly bend over.

"Reporting to the Minister! You have the authority to command all the inspection personnel on site, including myself!"

Gao Haipeng’s voice was high-pitched and prominent, drawing many gazes.

The puzzled eyes of those lower-ranking inspection personnel undoubtedly magnified his inner sense of humiliation.

It was as if he turned into a monkey in a zoo for visitors to watch and enjoy.

"Very well. Inspector Gao, I’m assigning you a very important task. Count each infected electronic product and be sure to categorize them properly. Finish by nightfall."

Chen Ruofu’s tone was indifferent, dismissing him in a few words.

Honestly speaking, someone like Gao Haipeng didn’t even catch his eye.

He wasn’t even worthy of being "suppressed."

All he needed to do was show a slight hint of "dissatisfaction."

And naturally, many would hurry to step on him.

"Is it Qin Shi?"

Seeing this crisis’s primary benefactor, Chen Ruofu’s attitude slightly softened, with a touch of hidden surprise.

He didn’t expect the other party to be so young, almost overly young.

No matter how much a minor’s life force is developed, how strong can it be?

Yet he managed to make a decisive blow in such a situation!

"Minister Chen, he’s Qin Shi. If it weren’t for his intervention, we wouldn’t have been able to handle the Electronic Demon so smoothly."

Chen Yun promptly responded. She was more astute than Lin Yunqing, knowing the importance of using titles during work.

"Young and promising, quite formidable."

Chen Ruofu praised.

"Uncle Chen, you’re overpraising me."

Qin Shi remained bashful:

"It was just a stroke of luck, mainly relying on Sister Yun’s excellent command and strategy."

This kid is quite adept!

He already started calling him Uncle Chen.

He’s certainly skilled at forming connections.

Chen Ruofu smiled amusedly, giving Qin Shi another look of recognition.

In today’s world, gifted and talented individuals are springing up like bamboo shoots after rain, emerging wave after wave.

But smart people who understand the times and see the big picture are rare.

He tapped his fingers lightly, his tone still indifferent:

"Young Qin, would you be interested in having a chat with me?"

Qin Shi nodded obediently. In the past, someone like Chen Ruofu, such a high-level figure, he could only see on TV news, unreachable.

Chen Yun raised her fine eyebrows, her tone cold:

"Minister Chen, young Qin is still a student, don’t use your official stance to intimidate him!"

Women really turn outside when they grow up, and elbows start to bend out!

Chen Ruofu sighed internally:

"As the head of the Urban Circle Inspection Department, I want to say a few kind words to Mr. Qin, the hero of this crisis. Is it necessary to be so guarded? Team Leader Chen, the factory site is rather chaotic, you are in charge of overall management and calming the residents of Dangyang East Suburb."

He waved his hand, letting Chen Yun get busy.

"Young Qin, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

Chen Yun warned, clearly worried.

She knew her father well, a typical utilitarian. Considering Qin Shi’s humble background, it would probably be nothing good for Chen Ruofu to get so close.

"Got it, Sister Yun."

Qin Shi didn’t think such a big shot from the Inspection Department as Chen Ruofu would maliciously plot against him.

The head of the Inspection Department, even for a genius from the Four National Universities assigned to various Administrative New Stars, the highest position they could hold was about this level.

As the ceiling for elite talents, how could Chen Ruofu look down on a poor student from Old Factory Street?

"Young Qin, may I take a look at that circuit board?"

Chen Ruofu asked.

Qin Shi obediently handed it over.

"You have quite an extraordinary vision, young Qin. This inheritance was concealed so well, almost like gravel buried in a dirt pile, undetectable by electronic devices, yet you spotted it with your naked eye."

Chen Ruofu played with it for a moment and then said with a smile.

Indeed a big shot.

Qin Shi sighed.

It wasn’t too surprising.

Chen Ruofu taking the initiative to talk to him must have meant he noticed something off but didn’t want to reveal it in front of Chen Yun.

Damn it!

According to main character templates, shouldn’t he have quietly sneaked away, secretly grown stronger, and then suddenly emerged to astonish everyone?

Why was he discovered as soon as the story started!

"Hold on to it, consider it a reward for doing a good deed."

Chen Ruofu observed Qin Shi’s expression closely, finding no signs of resentment or frustration.

He secretly praised:

"Not blinded by immediate benefits, level-headed, you indeed have some resilience."

With this thought, he returned the circuit board to Qin Shi’s hands.

"Uncle Chen, this inheritance was initially meant for the Qin Family to give to you, as a gesture of goodwill."

Qin Shi subtly shortened the address, drawing them closer, full of sincerity, looking pure:

"How could I selfishly keep it?"

Chen Ruofu laughed heartily, gesturing vaguely with his fingers:

"You’re quite the crafty one, kid. What’s this? Planning to pass the hot potato to me, owe me a favor, and have me be your scapegoat for once?"

Old Chen truly is a fox who has cultivated for a thousand years, not a single thought can escape him!

Qin Shi scratched his head, adopting a humble junior’s posture.

He did have that intention, Gao Haipeng from the Inspection Department wouldn’t just come to him for no reason.

A second-level inspector from the Operations Department bullying a high school student would be a joke if spread out.

The only reasonable explanation would be that someone was behind this.

Thinking of Ze’s warning before he passed out, telling him to be careful of the Qin Family, the answer was evident.

If this inheritance ended up with Chen Ruofu, all the troubles would disappear.

"Uncle Chen really can’t help you with this matter."

Chen Ruofu shook his head:

"The inheritance involved inside is significant. The Qin Family planning to give it to me probably wasn’t out of goodwill. Since you’ve accepted it, you must bear the consequences yourself. However, considering your relationship with little Yun, I’m willing to give you a chance to choose."

Every move of this Inspection Department big shot is full of deep meaning, unfathomable.

With his hands behind his back, he walked around the factory site, with Qin Shi following half a step behind.

"Do you know whose inheritance it is?"

"Just know it must be very significant, not sure about any specific big name."

Chen Ruofu smiled, seemingly anticipating Qin Shi’s shocked expression later.

"With the resurgence of Dangyang East Suburb, Tai’an Education Commission and Heng Province Martial Arts Association have significantly contributed. The specifications for their affiliated schools were high. At that time, New Martial hadn’t fully spread, so they specifically applied for some advanced textbooks, most of which were Old Martial inheritances.

Take, for example, ’Frightened Blade,’ universally acknowledged as the best weapon fighting technique below the specialized level. ’Bright God Record,’ a highly sought-after inheritance by numerous Old Martial sect new recruits, it can change one’s form, nurture elegance, simply put, practitioners of this cultivation technique typically become incredibly handsome men."

Old Martial inheritances are indeed formidable!

No wonder old Liang often said there’s nothing special about Hong Sheng’s True Inheritance.

Turns out it was true!

Qin Shi’s eyes widened, suddenly thinking that the Hundred Form Refining Stance passed on by old Liang didn’t seem that great anymore.

"As for the ’Void Meditation Technique,’ originally intended to be the school’s treasure, there’s nothing more to say. Its creator was He Lanchan. The weight of that name speaks for itself."

Chen Ruofu gave Qin Shi a sidelong glance, tossing out a statement that was like a thunderbolt:

"What you hold is the inheritance of a half-step Martial God, an SSS-level textbook, He Lanchan’s effort, ’Void Meditation Technique.’"

What?!

He Lanchan?!

Martial God inheritance?!

Qin Shi’s heart skipped a beat; he knew this was a big deal but didn’t expect it to be this big!

"Uncle Chen, you don’t want to become a Martial God? I see your vital energy flourishing, your life force vibrant, it’s the prime time for cultivation. How about taking it and aiming for Martial God?"

He smiled awkwardly, this was more than just a hot potato; it was like a high beam in the dark, glaringly bright.

A Martial God inheritance in Chen Ruofu’s hands would be a treasure for the deserving.

In Qin Shi’s hands, it was asking for trouble.

The difference in status led to different consequences!

"What use do I have for this? East Xia has no shortage of Martial God inheritances. Imperial Capital Museum still holds Ning Yuanhai’s ’True Scripture of All Times and Eras,’ yet no one has mastered it to become another new Martial God."

Chen Ruofu smiled, sighing:

"This isn’t ancient times where every gate valve guards their inheritance like treasure, fantasizing it would last for millennia and keep their foundation forever.

In today’s Dongxia, Martial God inheritances are not rare, the prodigious talents who can walk the Martial God road are rare!

So, I see He Lanchan’s ’Void Meditation Technique,’ and feel no temptation.

It’s not that Uncle Chen is a saint, but...truly doesn’t have the aptitude, can’t reach the Martial God threshold." freeweɓnøvel.com

Old Chen indeed has a profound sense of self-awareness.

Qin Shi revealed a surprised expression, curious:

"Uncle Chen, what’s your life force point? You must be at least specialized level, can’t even touch the shadow of Martial God?"

Chen Ruofu retorted angrily:

"You think Martial Gods are as common as cabbages? East Xia has countless people like the grains of sand in the Ganges. In the nine millennia since the New Republic was established, how many Martial Gods have emerged? Can be counted on one hand!

What is a Martial God? No path ahead, no one behind! With fists of iron, creating a route forward, leaving few behind! Do you have the audacity to guarantee becoming a Martial God? The Imperial Capital Museum would kneel and offer Ning Yuanhai’s ’True Scripture of All Times and Eras’."

But throughout the Star Sea, no one dares to make such a vow. Even if someone says so without the skill to back it up, no one would believe it.

Holding that circuit board, Qin Shi mused internally:

"If you ask me to earn the Martial God certification, I might indeed guarantee it."

Chen Ruofu stopped walking, standing before a mottled white wall, vaguely seeing the red slogan "Galloping ahead, seize the day."

"Calling me Uncle Chen, we’ve established some rapport. I’ll give you two options, young Qin: either you give up He Lanchan’s inheritance, I’ll claim it’s lost and found, handing it over to Heng Province Martial Arts Association, smoothing out your troubles; or you grit your teeth and hold on, walk the Martial God road, clearing all obstacles and eradicating all demons and monsters!"

Qin Shi just felt a toothache, he most hated such multiple-choice questions.

"Uncle Chen, can’t you give it to the Martial Arts Association as a cover, then let me develop safely for a while?"

This kid is truly shameless and seems to have learned from some old master.

Chen Ruofu laughed silently, decisively refusing:

"He Lanchan’s ’Void Meditation Technique’ involves many forces, you will understand later; this is a massive opportunity and an unimaginable karma debt. Furthermore, you studying the peerless skills of a half-step Martial God but hiding in the shadows, afraid to face challenges, lacking a firm heart, how can you rival the predecessors?"

Feeling the endless, like a super power bank providing energy, [Martial Artist Qi], determination filled Qin Shi’s eyes:

"Since it’s so, forgive my presumptuousness, this Martial God road, I’m walking it!"