Cosmic-Level Demon God-Chapter 81 - 71: Retired Soldier King, Online Spectator (Fifth Update)

Chapter 81: Chapter 71: Retired Soldier King, Online Spectator (Fifth Update)

[Liang Zhengxiong]

"Originally from Heng Province, later transferred to Jing Province, apprenticed under Yan Jianmin at the Hong Sheng Daoist School. Known for his fierce fighting style, often victorious in the ring, he gained fame. Served in the Fourth Battle Group on Gouchen Ancient Star, under the Fourteenth Army. Participated in the Hengyun Defense Battle and the Great Rift Sweep Battle. Was awarded the Haitang National Defense Medal (since revoked), First-Class Combat Medal (since revoked), and the Warhammer Honor Medal (since revoked)..."

Qin Shi murmured out, his eyes full of astonishment.

Could it be, I really can cling to a powerful figure!

With Old Liang’s resume, he’s definitely a battle hero through and through!

"My teacher is a retired Soldier King!"

Qin Shi couldn’t help but feel excited, but then a doubt emerged:

"So many medals were revoked, could Old Liang have made a big mistake?"

He steadied himself slightly and continued reading.

"Due to an error during mission execution, which directly caused significant losses and indirectly led to the death of one hundred seventy-two officers...eh, why does it stop here?"

Qin Shi clicked on a detail link, only to be met with the words "permission denied." Clearly, Lin Yunqing’s identification card couldn’t grant access to more information about Old Liang.

The frustration of being left hanging, like reading a story cut off midway, made him frown deeply.

But he also understood that the Dongxia society essentially distinguished class through permissions.

This system had evolved from the initial twenty-level military merit tiers.

The benefits a citizen enjoys and their contributions are divided into twelve levels.

These include residence rights, internet access depth, interstellar travel, and more.

Of course, since the founding of the Dongxia Republic, the twelve-level citizen system was officially abolished.

Yet, some believe that the differentiation based on permissions always remains subtly present.

"If that’s the case, then as an undeclared student, I should be a tenth-level citizen. While Lin Yunqing, who attends Qiguang Heng University, would be a ninth-level citizen."

Qin Shi mused, thinking that he needed to investigate Old Liang’s background further.

Graduates from the Four National Universities seem to be eighth-level citizens.

"Forget it, let’s skip this part."

Qin Shi shook his head, feeling no resentment.

From his limited knowledge from history textbooks, he knew Dongxia was a vast and complex ancient regime.

Expecting everything to be perfect or assuming everything is dark are both immature views.

To know that, after persisting for nine thousand years, spanning an incredible timeframe, almost like eternity, Dongxia had experienced hundreds of large and small disturbances throughout history.

Even the most learned archaeologists and history researchers of today dare not claim they fully understand the mysteries buried beneath ancient times.

The greatest mystery is why Dongxia remains Dongxia.

Emperors, treacherous officials, even corrupt nobles, rebels, reformists, and progressives... These protagonists, standing at the forefront of turbulent times,

unanimously accepted the name "Dongxia."

"It’s quite remarkable to think about it. Over nine thousand years, everyone has been overthrown, raised again, yet no one has ever detached from Dongxia."

Qin Shi, having marveled at this, turned to browse the remaining available content.

"...Full-time Third Rank, on Yinghuo Ancient Star earned the title of Martial Artist ’Flame Fist.’ Due to his disability, he was specially transferred back to Heng Province as a teacher in a children’s school.

Liang was once sentenced to serve twenty years in Qin City Prison, later bailed out by the military, considering his good behavior during imprisonment, he was released early.

Note: This person is extremely dangerous, should be placed under continuous observation, subjected to more than three years of Life Energy Silence punishment, implanted with twelve ’Forbidden Level’ Fire Torture Nails, and not allowed to contact any standard Divine Machines. Discussing anything about the ’Dead Sea Operation’ is also not recommended."

Qin City Prison?

What place is that?

Qin Shi scratched his head, as he had limited knowledge and had never heard of such a prison in Heng Province.

"Old Liang indeed has a significant background, but whether it’s good or bad is unclear."

He glanced at the Martial Arts Association’s website, which resembled an identity file, with the update date being twelve years ago.

In other words, ever since Heng Province was sealed off, the Martial Arts Association had no further information on Old Liang.

"No matter what, once a teacher, always a father. Even if he’s a labor reform convict, Old Liang is always my teacher!"

There were many terms in the Martial Arts Association’s past records that Qin Shi didn’t fully understand.

Such as "Life Energy Silence," "Forbidden Level Fire Torture Nail," and so on.

But he guessed they were not pleasant things.

"Old Liang wasn’t exaggerating, a full-time Third Rank Martial Artist is not too far off from He Lanchan, probably just the distance from Old Factory Street to Central City, not as wide as between Heng Province and the Imperial Capital."

Looking at Old Liang’s usual half-hunched, limping appearance, Qin Shi estimated that the Third Rank Martial Artist’s strength barely remained.

After all, the path of Old Martial, once stagnated, the backlash from exhausted potential would be severe.

Life Force was never a fixed state, like ascending a stair that can just as easily come down.

The truth was quite the opposite, after passing the "Golden Age" and reaching the "Limit of Potential."

All Martial Artists face the challenge of how to maintain their mortal bodies.

In this regard, the New Martial Sect has a significant advantage.

"Progress has improved a bit more."

Qin Shi closed the webpage, clearing his browsing history.

Suddenly, a possibility occurred to him, did Old Liang think his tenth-level citizen permission wasn’t enough to access his past?

"That damned woman actually has some use."

He took a deep breath, stood up, and headed toward the elevator.

Ascending to the first floor, the metal doors automatically opened.

"Hey, Xiao Qingqing, has your Old Martial expert arrived?"

The person he ran into was the inspection unit leader, whom he had met once at the Silver Horse Gym.

With short, ear-length hair, a vigorous and heroic presence, and especially her exaggerated figure that didn’t show her toes when looking down.

She left a strong impression on Qin Shi.

He filtered out the slang "expert," and proactively greeted:

"Hello, Inspector Chen."

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Chen Yun’s eyes scanned Qin Shi up and down:

"Tsk tsk, your Life Force is so abundant it’s almost spilling out, are you in the freshman stage? I must say, no wonder the Old Martial Sect treasures you, you even smell good, unlike those New Martial folks who reek of sweat."

Hearing their conversation, Lin Yunqing hurried over, protectively:

"He’s a minor! This would be a crime! Inspector Chen, you mustn’t break the law knowingly!"

Being a few years older and graduating early into the Inspection Department, Chen Yun was a notorious "heartbreaker" in the Urban Circle.

Lin Yunqing had to guard fiercely against any attempt to lure away her little Qin assistant.

He was her biggest hope for financial freedom and early retirement!

"Look at you being all anxious, I’ve been pulling all-nighters for those fake medicine investigations."

Chen Yun laughed, shifting her gaze away from Qin Shi and showing a tired expression:

"Due to the inexplicable death of detainees, I almost got punished. The director scolded me fiercely, then conducted a thorough investigation. Luckily we found the suspect, a sneaky delivery guy."

Lin Yunqing’s curiosity was piqued, she asked:

"How did he manage to poison the fake drug dealer you caught amidst everyone’s eyes?"

Chen Yun frowned, unhappy:

"Probably some Mental Image Profession in the Spiritual Ability Domain. Who knows when he planted the ’poisoning’ psychological suggestion. Coupled with their frequent drug use, their bodies were already at the limit, and then they just dropped dead."

Lin Yunqing widened her eyes:

"There are no experts in the Spiritual Ability Domain here in Heng Province; it’s known as the ’desert for Spiritual Cultivators.’ Forget Spiritual Ability Users, even Mechanics find it uncomfortable to stay here."

Chen Yun shrugged:

"Historical leftovers. The sudden lockdown stranded many Star Sea drifters and itinerant merchants. Some were undocumented residents without citizenship, so they had to hide.

Central City, the Urban Circle, have plenty of unresolved cases caused by them, it’s quite a headache."

Lin Yunqing nodded; she had heard her brother mention that under Dongxia’s rule, there is no shortage of Star Sea drifters and itinerant merchants, forming loose organizations with numerous channels and broad information networks.

"And that Qin family, recently caused a stir too. Qin Zhijie, who you almost broke the leg of, was reportedly kidnapped."

Chen Yun added.

"Serves him right! I’ll eat an extra bowl of rice today!"

Lin Yunqing cheered, looking delighted.

Qin Shi, beside them, squinted his eyes, suddenly recalling the shrewd face of Cheng Ze.