Cosmic Demon

Chapter 200 High-end business war, big universe server!

This special train will take about two days and one night to reach the outskirts of the central city.

After eating the nutritious meal prepared by Senior Sister Yu, Qin Shi returned to his single suite.

The entire carriage is his "exclusive territory", with a separate living room and walk-in closet.

Going forward, there is even a spacious panoramic viewing area, as well as a separately equipped tea room and wine tasting room.

"Too corrupt! Only those within the system know how to enjoy themselves!"

Qin Shi looked at the wooden paneling and vintage brass decorations, every detail of which was exquisite enough to rival those of a top hotel.

He took off his neat student uniform, draped it on the seat, and silently gazed at the scenery outside the window.

As the train gets farther and farther away from the Tai'an urban area, the terrain gradually rises. The special train seems like a long steel dragon lying on the mountains, spewing thick smoke and moving forward rapidly.

"There are indeed too many undeveloped wilderness areas in Hengzhou. No wonder it is called a 'rising star'. Compared with the super first-tier cities of Haizhou and Dijing, which are 100% developed administrative districts, Hengzhou has more of a natural atmosphere."

During the Qin Dynasty, people’s thinking was divergent, and for the Governor-General’s Office, large-scale development was imperative.

If Hengzhou cannot seize more resources and deliver more benefits, it will always maintain the image of a backward frontier city.

"Start a large-scale development plan, search for rich mineral deposits from wild and primitive polluted areas, and continuously build resource points. This will be conducive to development."

Qin Shi drank the fruit juice prepared in the freezer while feeling the cool breeze blowing in from the window.

It was rare for him not to practice, and he allowed his mind to relax and enjoy this moment of peace.

When evening came, the dinner bell rang, echoing softly in the carriage.

Qin Shi, who had just taken a nap, opened his eyes. His eyes were particularly bright due to his full energy.

He exhaled, stretched his body, stood up and opened the door.

“The menu is quite extensive.”

Qin Shi came to the private dining area, but did not see Senior Sister Yu. He did not know whether she continued to "occupy" the kitchen of the special train, tinkering with her "death dishes", or was taking a rest.

He looked at the menu and simply ordered an oyster stew, a slow-cooked bison, and finally a fruit ice cream for dessert.

You must enjoy the food quickly before your taste buds are completely destroyed and poisoned by Sister Fish.

While waiting for the chef to serve the food, Qin Shi closed his eyes and examined the monument panel.

The beating he received earlier activated a new achievement.

[Layered Armor: Tempered by thousands of hammers, still as immovable as a mountain. Flesh and blood have their limits, but the combination of will and skill is enough to create a barrier to resist everything. Every time you get hurt, you gain a deeper understanding of the way of defense! ]

[Features: Your body will reduce the pain and trauma effects of blunt and piercing injuries. When attacked, there is a 2% chance of triggering a rebound.]

[Advanced route: Perform high-intensity defense training every day for 30 consecutive days, or take damage exceeding % of your own life in a single attack, you can upgrade and unlock the corresponding skills]

"This fits in really well with my battle strategy of getting stronger when I get beaten up."

Qin Shi nodded slightly to show his satisfaction.

He has already determined the future combat form: attack will rely on basic attacks interspersed with normal attacks, and defense will rely on stacking reinforcements.

With its perfect offensive and defensive mode, it is enough to compete with masters in the professional field.

"Hey, we meet again, classmate Qin!"

When the first appetizer was served, Qin Shi suddenly heard a surprised voice.
He gave up on the mouth-watering stewed oysters and turned around to find that they were Xia Hong and Xia Ying, the brother and sister whom he had met in the top 100 competition.

"What a coincidence."

Qin Shi simply greeted him.

"Thanks to classmate Qin, you helped eliminate Zhou Yuanchen, allowing my sister and I to make it to the top three."

Xia Ying smiled cheerfully:
"Otherwise, there would be no place for us on this special train."

As the elder sister, Xia Hong said nothing, her big eyes fixed on Qin Shi, as if he was more tempting than the stewed oysters on the table.

"Ahem, sister, please tone it down and stop being such a nympho."

Xia Ying noticed Xia Hong's behavior, coughed softly and reminded her.

"Student Qin...you have become stronger again."

Xia Hong was completely unaware that compared to the last time, the Qin Dynasty seemed to have undergone tremendous changes.

Give her a completely different impact feeling!
"After a month of seclusion, there has been a slight improvement."

Qin Shi said modestly.

His attention was all on the plate of stewed oysters. The milky white oyster meat was coated in a thick golden sauce, and the aroma of fried garlic and dry wine lingered in his nose. If it were not impolite to talk to others while eating, he would have been unable to resist picking up his knife and fork.

"Sister, Qin is the top 100 student. In this trial, he competed with Hengzhou's geniuses. His vitality was stimulated and he took another big step forward and broke through the original value. It's normal."

Xia Ying said with a smile.

"What do you know."

Xia Hong raised her hand to knock on her brother's head, then sat opposite Qin Shi, resting her elbow on the table, her palm supporting her chin, and observed with curious eyes:

"Student Qin, your vitality is not simply increasing, right?"

This girl has such a sharp perception?

Qin Shi's heart skipped a beat.

Generally speaking, the improvement of vitality often brings about an all-round increase in physical fitness, and it is easy to detect clues.

But if it is changed to other aspects, such as the transformation of the mortal body and the tempering of muscles and bones, it is extremely difficult to detect.

"What changes do you think I have made, Xia?"

Qin Shi temporarily put aside his eagerness to enjoy the stewed oysters.

"breath."

Xia Hong leaned forward and put her head closer, which made Xia Ying's mouth twitch.

This distance, this posture, is somewhat ambiguous!
I'm still here!
"Student Qin's aura is heavier and more solid than last time. It feels like a towering mountain rising from the ground, full of oppression. But if you look more carefully and deeply, you can feel a sense of violence and destruction that is yet to be unleashed."

Xia Hong said seriously:

"And your physique presents a more perfect charm, as if every part of your body is perfectly coordinated."

Qin Shi was slightly surprised and couldn't help but admire Xia Hong's sharpness. Even Lao Liang might not be able to see so carefully.

"This is the gift of the Gu people. We have a natural affinity for everything in nature."

Xia Hong raised her chin proudly, as if to say "Praise me quickly".

"sharp."

Qin Shi said it succinctly.

"Speaking of which, I also want to thank classmate Qin for allowing me to obtain a high-level inheritance."

Xia Ying also joined the conversation after ordering her food.

The two then exchanged their understanding and key points of the Mountain Breathing Technique.

Qin Shi did not hide anything and explained in detail the rhythm and guidance route of the breathing method. Xia Ying's eyes lit up and she wanted to take out a pen and paper to start taking notes.

"Student Qin, your understanding is so profound! There are many things I have never thought about!"

Xia Ying was very excited. It was not surprising that geniuses cultivated faster than ordinary people.

However, knowledge and understanding in martial arts cannot be easily accumulated.

"My humble opinion. The advantage of the Demon Mountain Breathing Technique is that it can enhance bone density and muscle density. In ancient times, it should be called a 'body-building exercise'. But you can't just follow the original method. Doing so will cause abnormal blood and flesh activity, which is equivalent to transforming yourself into a vessel for the Great Demon."

Qin Shi reminded again.

He also saw that Xia Ying was a member of the Gu tribe, with outstanding perception and immunity to some mental influences.

If it were Zhou Ning, he would never recommend practicing the Demon Mountain Breathing Technique.

"Junior Brother Qin."

The few of them were chatting happily. Senior Sister Yu came over with a dining cart. When she saw the dish of stewed oysters, she frowned and said,
"Why do you eat something with such low nutritional value? It is not good for your development, little junior brother. Come, I have specially prepared a loving lunch box for you."

Qin Shi sighed, looked at the stewed oysters that he had not touched with a nostalgic look, and reluctantly gave them to Xia Ying sitting opposite him.

Then, Senior Sister Yu used all her culinary talents to prepare a love bento with ingredients that were close to lethal.

Xia Hong and Xia Ying both gasped.

Although they had no idea what the sticky sesame paste-like substance tasted like, as members of the Gu tribe with keen perception, they saw the word "horror" filling their vision.

"No wonder Nanhuang Dojo is the pillar of the old martial arts school! How could they use such an inhumane method to train and cultivate disciples?"

Xia Hong was full of admiration. The unidentified object contained in the aluminum box was just like a large dose of poison, which gave people the feeling that they would die suddenly if they took it.

"Student Qin is indeed worthy of being the last true disciple of Nanhuang Dojo and the future successor. He can even enjoy such a nutritious meal!"

Xia Ying was also moved. If it were him, he would rather practice slowly than swallow it.

Qin Shi silently operated the self-cultivation furnace to eliminate the "toxicity" as soon as possible, so as to avoid smoke coming out of his seven orifices.

"Don't worry, Junior Brother Qin. As long as I'm here, I will never let you go hungry."

Yu Weiwei's eyes were full of twinkling little stars. If Qin Shi had a favorability system, he should be able to see the "+1" symbol constantly popping up on Senior Sister Yu's head.

"You two are Xiao Qin's friends, right? Have you had your meal yet? Do you want me to prepare some for you..."

Xia Hong and Xia Ying shook their heads repeatedly, indicating that they could not bear it.

This senior sister from Nanhuang Dojo is obviously an expert in poison. No one dares to touch the food she cooks.

……

……

The next day, the special train stopped for a few minutes at a small town along the way, apparently for supplies.

Qin Shi had just finished his training. With his vitality close to the 100-point mark, he no longer needed to do inefficient exercises such as standing still and practicing boxing.

With the opening of the four limits, breathing techniques can exercise muscles, strengthen bones, and stretch the body. Meditation techniques can harmonize the mind, nourish the soul, and ensure liveliness.

The only thing you need to pay attention to is the five secret treasures of the Universe Honglu Secret Book, and the Taihuang Soldier, the secret treasure of the lungs.

You must alternate breathing and swallow air frequently to improve your progress.

Fortunately, the resources of Nanhuang Taoist Temple are complete, and a lot of strange energy has been collected, which allows Qin Shi to develop secret treasures and speed up his cultivation.

He took out a jade snuff bottle, uncorked it and took two sips:

"This time it smells like tobacco, very strong and a little choking."

It contains four kinds of strange air, which are said to be collected from "moonlight", "molten flame", "thick miasma" and "wood essence".

This time, Qin Shi inhaled the molten flame air, which had a smoky and burning feeling that went straight into his lungs.

He was just about to slowly practice his Qi to refine it when the wall-mounted telephone in the suite suddenly rang.

"Mr. Qin, someone in the first-class carriage has submitted your meeting appointment. Are you free?"

"reserve?"

Qin Shi was surprised. He didn't expect that he had to make an appointment to see him?

It seems that after becoming the top 100, the status and treatment are indeed different.

"May I know who the appointment is from?"

Qin Shi asked.

"A representative from the Atomic Energy Company. Her last name is An."

The person on the other end of the phone gave an answer.

Qin Shi raised his eyebrows and thought for a moment before saying:

"Give me five minutes."

He put on his crisp student uniform and walked along the aisle to the first-class carriage.

It was indeed An Jingchu.

Miss An, who once worked as a manager of a talent apartment, still dresses like a professional woman with short hair that reaches her shoulders, and wears a black suit that is both conservative and shows off her curves.

"Long time no see, Qin. It seems my judgment was correct. You have indeed shown talent and potential that surprised everyone!"

An Jingchu smiled.

"I was lucky enough to be appreciated by several teachers and I performed well."

Qin Shi sat down and immediately asked the flight attendant for a cup of black tea.

"Why is Miss An on this special train?"

An Jingchu also chose black tea, lifted the hair hanging beside her ears, and said softly:
"The Atomic Energy Company is located in the Central City. I am in charge of an outbound project to explore mineral veins. I just finished surveying nearby and caught up with this special train. With permission, I took a ride back to the Central City to report on my work."

Qin Shi remained silent. His intuition told him that all seemingly coincidental encounters were the result of deliberate designs.

He smiled:

"It seems we are destined to be together."

An Jingchu took a sip from the teacup:
"The invitation I made before remains the same, and the conditions will be even more generous. As a new enterprise, Atomic Energy Company urgently needs an excellent spokesperson like Qin to serve as its image face."

Qin Shi had expected these words. He had checked the Atomic Energy Company and found that it was indeed very powerful.

Compared with the giant branches stationed in Hengzhou, such as United Pharmaceutical, it is only slightly inferior.

"I'm sorry, Miss An. I can't make a decision on this. I'm now a supernova in the Tai'an metropolitan area. If you want to discuss business cooperation, you can contact Miss Lin Yunqing of Qiguang Hengda. She will handle it for me."

Qin Shi shook his head.

“It’s not a commercial collaboration, it’s just one-sided funding.”

An Jingchu blinked her eyes, revealing a hint of charm.

"Opening a company is not charity, there must be something to gain, right? Miss An, I am still a minor, and selling my body is illegal."

Qin Shi shrugged and joked.

He doesn't believe in nonsense like unconditional funding or free help.

"If I have to put it this way, I hope you can see our sincerity, Qin."

An Jingchu said calmly:
"I think that when doing business, sincerity is often the most important thing. If you are sincere, things will be done as soon as you talk about it. If you are not sincere, no matter how high the price you offer is, it will seem empty."

What a great negotiator.

Qin Shi leaned back and sat less straight:

"Am I really worthy of your company's investment of so much 'sincerity'?"

An Jingchu nodded and said:

"To be honest, Qin, your potential value, in our company's evaluation system, almost crushes other geniuses in Hengzhou. Even if you are placed in the major administrative regions of Dongxia, you are still the best."

Qin Shi remained calm and was not flattered by the flattery.

He got to the point:
"So, what can your company give me?"

An Jingchu's lips curled up slightly. It was not easy to progress the topic to this point. This classmate Qin was definitely not the type of person who would let others dominate the conversation.

"We can apply for the testing qualification of the Great Universe Server for Qin."

Qin Shi was a little surprised.

How could Atomic Energy Company apply for the right to use the Big Universe server?

This is the "foundation" that only super conglomerates and super powers possess!
"So, what's the price?"

Qin Shi asked again.

“I hope that Qin will fight for Atomic Energy Corporation once he enters the professional field.”

An Jingchu did not shy away from saying:
"Atomic Energy Company has some business conflicts with United Pharmaceuticals. According to Dongxia's general commercial law, we chose to use a relatively simple method to resolve this business dispute."

Does business war rely on fighting?

Qin Shi secretly criticized.

It is indeed very simple and unpretentious!

(End of this chapter)