Cosmic Demon

Chapter 148: Martial Arts Supernova, Battle for Resources

"Dean Zhou, is Xiao Qin in good health?"

The next day, Chen Ruofu drove to the largest sanatorium in Tai'an to express his condolences to Qin Shi.

Dean Zhou, who was about fifty years old and wearing a white coat, said cheerfully:
"Student Qin Shi should be the healthiest 'patient' in this hospital. His vitality is stronger than that of wild beasts in the wilderness, and his physical fitness is far superior to that of his peers."

Dean Zhou led Chen Ruofu to the ward, and the two chatted as they walked:
"He is very talented in all aspects, especially in digestion and absorption. He is far ahead. He is a natural born martial artist! He ate three servings of the highest standard nutritious meals in our sanatorium. Even our cafeteria aunt was shocked."

Chen Ruofu laughed. For a martial artist, being a big eater was indeed a top talent.

Especially in the later stages of vitality development, more and more abundant material resources are needed to improve the evolutionary map and break through the genetic bottleneck.

For example, the essence of flesh and blood of various star sea creatures, ripe fruits of plants, and even metal ores, etc.

"Xiao Qin is a young genius that even the Nanhuang Dojo can't help but be attracted to! Senior Zhang's vision is so high that even he can't refuse."

Chen Ruofu walked into the ward. Although it was called a convalescent ward, it was actually a living area with all the necessary facilities.

It has three bedrooms and two living rooms, with excellent lighting, located on the lakeside and fresh air, just like an exclusive villa.

Qin Shi Huang’s daily rhythm was very stable. He would complete his daily practice, read books to supplement his historical knowledge of interest, and then meditate to maintain the harmony of body and mind.

"This child is the most self-disciplined and the most tolerant of loneliness I have ever seen. He has never slacked off during the few days of recuperation."

Dean Zhou sighed.

People of Qin Shi's age are often full of energy and active, and may feel bored after staying for a while.

It is a rare sight to find a high school student who can sit still and concentrate.

"Xiao Qin also focuses on spiritual cultivation and has a very steady personality. Not to mention comparing with people of the same age, even those who are much older than him may not be able to catch up."

Chen Ruofu nodded. This was also something he appreciated very much. Hengzhou was so big that it was not short of geniuses.

For example, the Wushu Association, the Education Department, and major universities have several pairs of talented young people that they recommend every year.

It is understandable that people with extraordinary talents and abilities are bound to be a bit arrogant.

Chen Ruofu and Dean Zhou stood in the reception room, patiently waiting for Qin Shi to finish his morning exercise before they spoke:
"Xiao Qin, the approval for your resource quota has just come down."

"Thank you, Uncle Chen!"

Qin Shi was sincerely grateful. He knew very well that having outstanding talent was one thing, but being able to get the corresponding treatment was another.

I am a non-staff member, but I enjoy the welfare benefits within the inspection department system. If this gets out, I'm afraid a lot of people will be envious.

Even if students of the martial arts department of Qiguang Hengda want to become senior inspectors in the operations department after graduation, it is normal for them to suffer for more than ten years without any background or support.

The example of Tan Cong, the tiger in action who also follows the old martial arts path, is a clear proof of this.

He has great vitality at the professional level, dares to fight and has made contributions, but he has wasted most of his life and his career ends with him becoming a senior inspector.

"Rounding it off, I saved myself twenty years of detour."

Qin Shi thought secretly in his heart.

"This is the reward you deserve. As the most outstanding certificated personnel in our inspection department, you deserve to be commended. As the old saying goes, virtue should match position. I mentioned you at the internal meeting of the Operations Department, and both veterans like Tan Cong and rising stars like Chen Yun voted in favor."

Chen Ruofu spoke at a very high level, and Qin Shi was stunned by what he said. He almost thought he was a real hero.

"In a few days, Hengzhou's martial arts new stars will be officially launched and the comprehensive selection will begin. Xiao Qin, I hope you can represent Tai'an and the Inspection Department to participate in the competition. I heard that this time, the martial arts supernova can directly enter the junior group of the Dongxia Star Cup."

Qin Shi's eyes lit up when he heard this. Almost everyone in Dongxia had heard of the Star Cup since they were young, but they knew very little about the specific registration process and how to participate.

"Uncle Chen, this means that the rising martial arts star in Hengzhou is very important."

"That's right. It's almost a war for resources. Xiao Qin, the resource allocation of all administrative planets is uniformly divided by Dongxia and allocated by the three divisions and nine departments.

If the Education Department gets more, then the Security Department gets less. This is a common practice. Every year, each department competes with each other to show off their skills and try to make their pockets fatter so that they don’t have to tighten their belts.

Chen Ruofu and Qin Shi analyzed the key points. If the talents trained by the Inspection Department can be shown off and gain a wave of reputation and honor, the Security Department of the Central City will also gain face and may be able to surpass the Education Department.

"Does the Central City Education Department have any rising stars to bet on?"

Qin Shi's eyes showed curiosity. With his cultivation speed, he was basically the best in the entire Tai'an metropolitan area. People like Zheng Yun and Lu Hui could not keep up with him at all.

Therefore, he was full of expectations for the geniuses in Central City, wondering what kind of monsters they were.

As a local boss with the best information channels, Chen Ruofu immediately told Qin Shi in detail:

"The Education Department has been running the 'Top Ten Newcomers' program for a few years, vigorously cultivating top students between the ages of fifteen and eighteen, and opening up a lot of resources to them. Some of the more famous newcomers are 'Mo Zisheng' from Qianyang High School, 'Wu Ling' from Xusheng High School, and 'Han Qian' from Ziling High School.

During this summer vacation, they also participated in the 'War Base Summer Camp' on the ancient star Yinghuo, experiencing a month-long sentinel life and learning various combat methods. "

Qin Shi couldn't help but sigh, there is really no end to learning, there are even better academic geniuses above the academic masters, and geniuses from different places are treated differently.

The Tai'an metropolitan area is still growing in vitality, and the central city has begun to focus on training in tactics, and its quality and strength are improving together.

"Except for the Central City, cities like Yancheng and Zhoucheng will send their best students to strive for local resource allocation. That's why I said this is a battle for resources. How to judge whether resources are used efficiently depends on the level of talent produced."

Chen Ruofu smiled and said:
"I'll ask Secretary Huo to send you a more comprehensive set of information later."

Qin Shi nodded. He had received help from many people along the way and had placed many people's hopes on him.

For example, Lao Liang really wants to see himself competing in the Star Cup one day.

There is also the Nanhuang Dojo, where Lao Chen works so hard and mobilizes various resources.

There is no good in this world for no reason, and there is no such thing as a deserved effort.

The only thing Qin Shi could do was to practice hard to meet this expectation. "Uncle Chen, I won't let you and others down."

"Xiao Qin, you don't have to bear too much pressure. In addition to you, Tai'an's Education Committee has selected a few good talents, and the Martial Arts Association itself has also made arrangements."

Chen Ruofu waved his hand:

"If you need anything in the future, just ask directly. The resource quota of the Inspection Department is mostly concentrated on training and combat purposes. The Education Committee focuses on the inheritance of skills and teaching staff."

Qin Shi thought that he had Lao Liang and Nanhuang Dojo as guides, plus the super Xiao He who was like an encyclopedia.

I don’t really value the resources of the Education Commission.

"By the way, Uncle Chen, can you help me find an expert in using weapons? I just got a good weapon, carefully selected by the Four Pillars, of excellent quality."

Qin Shi was worried that it would be a waste to leave his [Perfect Grade Electric Shock Sabre] gathering dust in his hands.

"Old Tan from the Operations Department, he is proficient in all kinds of weapons! He led the Qiguang Hengda Strike Club to kill people everywhere and won the first place in the martial arts performance for three consecutive years!"

Chen Ruofu smiled and looked at the saber leaning against the corner, feeling envious.

It is not easy to make the pillars of gods send down physical rewards.

The vast majority of recipients only receive a beneficial halo blessing.

"Okay, I'll ask Brother Tan for advice in a few days."

Qin Shi showed a look of joy. After he held the weapon, combined with his physique that had broken through limits three times, his combat power increased by at least two levels.

"By the way, the Education Committee is organizing an after-school activity this afternoon. Do you want to go?"

Chen Ruofu asked before leaving.

“They selected several new martial arts instructors to give lectures.”

Qin Shi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement:
"Uncle Chen, can I go over to listen in as well?"

"With your outstanding performance in Operation Sharpening the Sword, who has the right to let you stay in the audience? For this after-school activity, the Education Committee will provide three mentors and the Inspection Department will provide three. You will wear the mentor badge and go up to talk about your practical experience."

Chen Ruofu laughed. With Qin Shi’s current status, including the talents he had displayed, he could no longer be regarded as an “ordinary student”.

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At three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Youth Palace, the Education Commission chose this as the venue for extracurricular activities.

Because of its large space, it can accommodate a large number of people and it is also a unit under the jurisdiction of the Education Commission.

The top students from the elite classes of various schools came in groups of three or five one after another.

They all had blue ID cards around their necks with their identity information.

"I heard from people that this Operation Sharp Sword, a crackdown on gangsters and evildoers, almost resulted in an accident."

"It seems that some secret cultists are secretly performing living sacrifices!"

"It seems that a master from the Inspection Department has stepped in to resolve the crisis..."

Listening to these whispers, Xu Mo felt mixed emotions. He was still thinking about Lu Hui's hurtful words yesterday.

After the extracurricular activities are over, practical demonstrations will be held under the supervision of various instructors.

If you perform well, you will be selected as a reserve martial arts star.

Xu Mo glanced at Lu Hui, who was sitting alone in the front row as if no one was around, and suddenly felt a great deal of psychological pressure.

"Zheng Yun is here."

Zhao Yunzhu poked Xu Mo's shoulder.

The latter turned his head and looked towards the door.

A tall young man with a strong build and sturdy arms strode into the venue, facing everyone's gaze, and sat in the area belonging to Xinyi Middle School.

Not only Xu Mo and Zhao Yunzhu were paying attention, but even Lu Hui, who was wearing headphones and seemed not to take other people seriously, also paid close attention the moment Zheng Yun appeared.

"Becoming stronger again! Zheng Yun's vitality may have exceeded 40 points, or even 50 points!"

Lu Hui thought of what Qin Shi said last time in the elevator, that he had reached the forty-nine mark.

He felt that Zheng Yun should not be inferior to the other party.

After all, there are resource quotas from large companies in the central city.

"Classmates, be quiet."

After counting the number of people and confirming that everyone was present, the staff of the Education Committee walked up to the podium and began to arrange the equipment.

The bright windows were drawn to keep the room relatively dim.

Then the light interweaves and the scene is projected.

Everyone held their breath silently, following the first-person perspective of the non-staff members, and immersed themselves in the exploration of the restricted area.

Fighting against criminals, using force to eliminate criminal dens, fighting hard to break out of gang siege... The images spliced ​​together by the recorder made the students below excited.

(End of this chapter)