Chapter 139: Ocean of Stars, It's Me, Nightingale
Chapter 139: Ocean of Stars, It's Me, Nightingale
"Aside from firearms, there's also this."
Bing Li clicked on the Secret Treasures tab.
Jiang Cheng looked on curiously, his eyes widening in surprise.
Light Body Charm: A first-rank Wind attribute charm, increases speed and jumping ability after use. Priced at 5,000 yuan each.
Fireball Charm: A first-rank Fire attribute charm, releases a fireball after use, powerful enough to instantly kill ordinary people. Priced at 10,000 yuan each.
Ice Spike Charm: A first-rank Water attribute charm, releases an ice spike after use, powerful enough to instantly kill ordinary people. Priced at 10,000 yuan each.
Iron Wall Charm: A first-rank Earth attribute charm, forms an iron wall around the body after use, capable of blocking attacks from charms of the same rank or a rifle bullet. Priced at 30,000 yuan each...
"It's a bit unbelievable."
Bing Li smiled.
"You should know that some Primordial Energy Warriors cultivate their physical bodies, while a small portion possess Spirituality, allowing them to have various spells like cultivators. Drawing Primordial Energy into charms is one of their methods."
"We can't create these charms, but we can use them. As long as we infuse a small amount of Primordial Energy from the acupoints into the charm, it can be activated."
"It's a bit unbelievable."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
He had guessed there would be something like this, but seeing it with his own eyes was still shocking.
"These are just basic charms. When your strength increases and you unlock higher permissions, you'll discover even more unimaginable things."
Bing Li pointed at the screen as he spoke.
"I suggest you buy an Iron Wall Charm. Once activated, it provides 360-degree defense, even blocking rifle bullets, giving you an extra layer of protection."
Jiang Cheng was tempted, but when he saw the price, he felt his wallet was inadequate.
A total of 50,000 yuan.
Before seeing this charm, he had planned to buy Secret Medicines, Spirit Recovery Pills, a handgun, and plenty of bullets to practice with, which would have used up most of his money.
Now, there were also these charms, and the Iron Wall Charm could even block rifle bullets.
In terms of priority, this was the most important, especially considering the risks involved in this task.
"If you don't have enough money, the society can provide an interest-free loan, but the amount might be a bit small."
Bing Li noticed Jiang Cheng's hesitation. "The loan amount is also tied to your strength. As a First Rank Primordial Energy Warrior, you can loan up to 10,000 yuan."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up.
Even though the loan was only for 10,000 yuan, having that amount would make a huge difference.
"Brother Bing Li, I have 50,000 yuan on me, plus the 10,000 yuan loan, that's almost 60,000 yuan. I'll buy an Iron Wall Charm and a large-caliber handgun. The rest of the money will go towards buying handgun bullets."
Since he was practicing with firearms, he needed plenty of bullets.
"Alright, handgun bullets are 2 yuan each. I'll give you 5,000 bullets. The rest is a gift to you. You can go to the shooting range later to collect them."
After paying, Jiang Cheng received the two items he purchased.
A yellow charm the size of a palm, with obscure talismans drawn on it.
A single piece of paper cost 30,000 yuan.
Jiang Cheng felt his heart ache.
He was also envious.
Wasn't this making money too fast? And without taking any risks.
Suddenly, he recalled the two Secret Arts he had seen earlier. Although he might not have Spirituality and couldn't sense the attributes, he could still sense the Primordial Energy by first improving his cultivation technique, just like he had done before.
Unfortunately, not only did he lose the few tens of thousands of yuan he had saved up, but he also ended up in debt by ten thousand yuan.
The two Secret Arts were priced at one hundred thousand yuan each, an amount he couldn't afford in the short term.
Jiang Cheng sighed softly and turned his attention to another item, a large-caliber handgun with a rugged and imposing design.
Before leaving, Bing Li had specifically instructed him that the person would contact him later, and he should remember to answer the call.
After bidding farewell to Bing Li, Jiang Cheng arrived at the shooting range, where many people were practicing their marksmanship. The sound of gunfire filled the air, reminiscent of the continuous firecrackers during the Chinese New Year.
Jiang Cheng collected a thousand rounds of ammunition and loaded several magazines. Then, aiming at the target over a hundred meters away, he focused on the bullseye and pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
The gunshot echoed.
The bullet struck the very edge of the target.
Simultaneously, several lines of information appeared on the proficiency panel.
Skill: Firearms Shooting Unlocked.
Firearms Shooting Experience +1.
[Firearms Shooting: Beginner (1/100)]
A smile spread across Jiang Cheng's face.
He hadn't expected the experience bar for firearms proficiency to be so low; just a mere hundred experience points were required to reach the beginner level.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Jiang Cheng kept pulling the trigger.
Sometimes, when luck was on his side, he hit the center of the target, earning him ten experience points at once! This motivated him greatly.
After emptying several magazines, Jiang Cheng paused, and his mind was filled with a wealth of information.
For example, different shooting stances were required for different firearms, and the correct stance could minimize the impact of body sway on shooting accuracy.
There were also basic aiming techniques, such as the three-point aiming principle.
He even gained some understanding of ammunition loading.
Although this knowledge was foundational, memorizing it would still require a few days.
After loading the ammunition, Jiang Cheng continued shooting.
This time, hitting the edge of the target only rewarded him with less than half the experience points he had earned earlier.
Fortunately, his marksmanship had improved slightly; out of twenty rounds in a magazine, fifteen or sixteen shots landed within the third ring, earning him around one experience point each. Occasionally, hitting the center would grant him six or seven points.
The experience bar, which had started at 100 points, now reached 300 points.
After expending over two hundred rounds of ammunition, Jiang Cheng's mind was flooded with a vast amount of information once again.
Kneeling, prone, and standing positions—each stance felt like a month's worth of practice.
Additionally, he gained insights into various theories, such as ballistics, military geography, military meteorology, aerodynamics, and more.
These were subjects he had never encountered before, or at most, only scratched the surface of, but now they were crystal clear in his mind.
However, his understanding was still relatively shallow.
"I wonder if five thousand rounds of ammunition will be enough to bring my firearms shooting skill to perfection."
Jiang Cheng adjusted his firearm, a technique he had just learned.
He pulled the trigger, and the bullet struck the center of the target.
His experience points immediately increased by five.
He fired over ten more shots, half of which hit the bullseye.
On the proficiency panel, his firearms shooting experience continued to rise, rapidly approaching the expert level.
After lunch, Jiang Cheng hurried back to continue practicing his marksmanship, feeling a sense of addiction.
Indeed, what man didn't enjoy playing with guns? Just then, his phone rang, and Jiang Cheng quickly put down his gun to answer the call.
A cold yet familiar voice sounded.
"Cang Hai, it's me, Nightingale."
Jiang Cheng froze in his tracks.
(End of Chapter)
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