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Chapter 369: Tenth Rank
Chapter 369: Tenth Rank
November 11, 2024
Midnight.
The night sky was dotted with countless stars.
The neighborhood also quieted down, with occasional gusts of cool wind blowing through.
On the road leading to the Central Zone, Jiang Cheng and Gu Changkong walked side by side.
"What happened today was truly unfortunate..."
Before Jiang Cheng could finish his sentence, Gu Changkong interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
"Brother Gu, there's no need for such formalities between us. After all, you wouldn't want such things to happen either. I'm just curious, what happened afterward?"
"Afterward, I called him..."
Gu Changkong briefly recounted the phone conversation.
"So, theoretically, there shouldn't be any more such incidents?" Jiang Cheng breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"In theory, yes."
Gu Changkong replied, "However, we can't fully trust his words. So, for the time being, I'll stay in the experimental building. I'll have them handle any matters there, and I'll also invite a Mind Master to oversee the situation."
"A Mind Master?" Jiang Cheng recalled the one from the Black Market.
Could it be him?
"Yes."
Gu Changkong gave a wry smile.
"Because of that Huang fellow, several Mind Masters' psychic weapons were damaged. Even if they are S-rank Mind Masters, they'll need time to adapt to new weapons. If there are no further attacks, it's fine, but if there are, they might not be able to handle it. It's better to have a Mind Master present for added security in case something similar happens again."
"Also, don't worry. This is the worst-case scenario. With the body still in our possession and the recorded evidence, he won't dare to act recklessly for now. I have the audio recording and his transaction records as proof; he can't deny it."
"Brother Gu, you're truly skilled." Jiang Cheng gave a thumbs up.
"Hehe."
Gu Changkong laughed. Dealing with a young punk like that was child's play. The real challenge was his older brother, Gu Changlin.
"By the way, do you want me to transfer that one hundred million to your account directly, or should I exchange it for Awakening Spirit Pills for you?"
Gu Changkong turned to ask.
"Really?"
Jiang Cheng blinked in surprise.
"Of course, it's not a joke!"
Gu Changkong laughed.
"Alright, if Brother Gu says so, I won't be polite."
Jiang Cheng smiled, "Then please exchange them for top-tier Awakening Spirit Pills."
A hundred million worth of top-tier Awakening Spirit Pills wouldn't be enough for Jiang Cheng to break through from a fourth-rank Mind Master to a fifth-rank.
However, with increased experience, elevating his psychic energy in his mind by two to three percent wouldn't be a problem.
Don't underestimate this increase; it meant he could refine an additional furnace of pills daily or use this psychic energy to absorb more Essence Light Points, reducing the time needed to break through to the Grandmaster level.
Of course, another hundred million would be even better, allowing him to break through directly to the fifth rank. But now wasn't the time for such thoughts; perhaps there would be an opportunity when his Awakening Spirit Pill technique improved.
"I knew you'd choose that."
Gu Changkong shrugged, but the higher Jiang Cheng's psychic energy, the happier he was. "I'll deliver the pills to you tomorrow night."
"Thank you, Brother Gu."
"It's no trouble, just a small effort."
He shook his head lightly.
Just then, the villa where Jiang Cheng lived came into view.
"Go ahead, I'll see you off here."
"Alright, thank you, Elder Gu."
Jiang Cheng smiled and headed towards his home.
Gu Changkong watched until Jiang Cheng entered the house before turning around and making his way to his own residence.
The living room was lit, and as Jiang Cheng stepped in, he saw not only Lin Yue and Xu Jing but also another woman.
"Brother Jiang Cheng!" Lin Yue exclaimed with a smile as bright as a flower.
"Grandmaster Jiang."
Xu Jing and the other woman greeted him hastily.
Jiang Cheng was speechless.
Without even guessing, he knew that this new woman was most likely the granddaughter or daughter of some Alchemist, just like the others.
They had all come here for the same reason—to use Lin Yue to get closer to him.
Why couldn't they try a different approach, like directly offering money?
"Brother Jiang Cheng, this is Sister Yin Xue," Lin Yue introduced.
"Mhm."
Jiang Cheng nodded, and his gaze eventually settled on Lin Yue, "It's getting late; let's practice a little longer before resting."
"Yes, Brother Jiang Cheng," Lin Yue nodded repeatedly.
As Jiang Cheng went upstairs, Yin Xue and Xu Jing's gazes met, and a hint of lightning flashed between them.
But when Lin Yue looked at them, their faces softened into a warm smile.
"That Lin Yue is still too young," one of them remarked.
Jiang Cheng entered the bedroom and sighed.
It was understandable; that girl had not grown up in the slums and was less exposed to the harsh realities of life. She had yet to encounter enough people with a thousand schemes and plans.
Some more life experience would do her good.
After a quick wash, he sat cross-legged and began to refine his Essence Energy.
Time passed, and with the breakthrough of an acupoint, a vast amount of Essence Light Points surged into his body, absorbed by every cell.
After a while, Jiang Cheng opened his eyes and clenched his fist, feeling a significant increase in strength.
Indeed.
He had become a Tenth Rank Force Samurai.
A punch from a Tenth Rank Force Samurai was as powerful as a 50mm cannon, capable of piercing through any main battle tank. Their physical defense could withstand attacks from 30-40mm caliber cannons.
In terms of speed, they could reach 90 meters per second, covering 100 meters in just over a second.
Despite reaching the Tenth Rank, Jiang Cheng's face did not show much joy.
The events of the day had made him truly realize the gap between himself and the disciples of great families like Gu Changkong.
Gu Changkong was just a Tenth Rank Force Samurai, and theoretically, surviving a battle against a Grandmaster was already a stroke of luck.
However, he had taken out a talisman and instantly killed his opponent, who had no chance to retaliate.
If Jiang Cheng were a Grandmaster facing Gu Changkong, the outcome might be similar to the previous person's.
Unless he launched a surprise attack, catching Gu Changkong off guard, or possessed a Fourth Rank Advanced or even a Fifth Rank defensive artifact.
This was the case with Gu Changkong.
Not to mention Gu Changjun, who was even more valued by the Gu family.
Even if Jiang Cheng were a Grandmaster now, going against him would likely be seeking his own demise.
"It's difficult, but since you dared to send someone to kill me, you should be prepared to be killed by me."
Jiang Cheng narrowed his eyes.
He was a man who always returned kindness and never forgot a grudge.
(End of Chapter)
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