73: Chapter 73 Prototype, My Solution
Soon, Zhou Lingyun brought Zhou Bai and Zhao Shiyu to her private apartment at Magic Martial Arts.
"You two rest here first. I'm going to meet my mentor!"
After settling the two, Zhou Lingyun then said to Zhou Bai.
"No problem, Sis. You go ahead!"
Zhou Bai nodded and said to Zhou Lingyun.
Having experienced so much today, Zhou Bai also planned to get some proper rest and accumulate learning points in the meantime.
After all, the Great Sun Visualization Method still required quite a few learning points, and both the Ling Family's Battle Saint Method and the Qin Family's Heaven Soul Saint Seal needed learning points to upgrade.
Then, Zhou Lingyun left the apartment.
"Shiyu, the moonlight is so beautiful tonight..."
With only Zhou Bai and Zhao Shiyu left in the apartment, Zhou Bai pulled Zhao Shiyu into his embrace, gazing at her softly before speaking slowly.
Moonlight spilled onto Zhao Shiyu's face, adding a touch of stunning allure to her already pure and exquisite features.
Feeling the profound tenderness in Zhou Bai's eyes, coupled with everything they had been through today, Zhao Shiyu's heart trembled intensely.
Then, Zhao Shiyu gently rose on her tiptoes and offered up her softness...
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At the same time, at the Magic City branch of Tianbing Tower.
In a bright room filled with futuristic, tech-inspired decor.
"Seriously, is this little guy treating us like some divine workshop? 365 Rhombus-shaped Flying Daggers, a heaven-escaping shuttle forged from meteorite iron and psionic conduction crystal, and he wants it inscribed with lightning runes on top of that! Why doesn't he just ask us to gift him Tianbing Tower itself!"
In the room, a bespectacled man in a white robe stared at the message on his computer, looking utterly exasperated.
Other Tianbing Tower Artifact Refiners in the room heard this and gathered around the bespectacled man to look at the information on the computer screen.
"Hahaha, Old Wu, this little guy must have some high-level guidance! Our Tianbing Tower hasn't even managed to produce an S-rank heaven-escaping shuttle yet!"
An Artifact Refiner beside him laughed heartily.
"That product is too difficult to crack. Even with the prototype for reference, an S-rank heaven-escaping shuttle is still extremely challenging!"
"There's no helping it. After all, it's a weapon from a cosmic civilization. Our Xia Country's technology is still somewhat lagging, making it hard to fully master, let alone mass-produce..."
"Let's all keep pushing. We've already decoded all the technology inside. Now we can produce A-rank heaven-escaping shuttles. With a bit more effort, our Tianbing Tower will soon be able to create our own S-rank, even SS-rank, heaven-escaping shuttles..."
The other Artifact Refiners spoke up one after another, their tones filled with firm determination.
"Then what about this little guy? He wants an S-rank heaven-escaping shuttle. Should we tell him to wait until we make one?"
Wu Yu then looked back at the information on the computer screen and said somewhat helplessly.
Their Tianbing Tower had boasted to the University Alliance, promising they could definitely produce an S-rank weapon that would satisfy the Champion of the Battle of the Dawn.
Whether it was Weapon Formations, psychic weapons, attribute weapons, or super armor—they were all supposedly no problem.
But they never expected Zhou Bai to be this ruthless, directly asking for an S-rank heaven-escaping shuttle...
"Let's consult the Vice Tower Master!"
An Artifact Refiner next to him then suggested.
Everyone nodded, then immediately connected a call to the Vice Tower Master, simultaneously informing him of Zhou Bai's request.
"How is your research on the heaven-escaping shuttle prototype progressing?"
The Vice Tower Master didn't answer directly but instead asked.
"Reporting, Vice Tower Master. We have completely deciphered all the internal technology and encryption. We have already refined multiple different models of A-rank heaven-escaping shuttles and are ready to launch them on the market at any time..."
A senior Artifact Refiner said slowly.
"In that case, how about we give that prototype to the little guy?"
The Vice Tower Master pondered for a moment, then slowly said.
"Give him the prototype!"
The surrounding Artifact Refiners fell into deep thought upon hearing this, seemingly considering the feasibility.
They had already fully unlocked the heaven-escaping shuttle's technology. Given enough time to absorb and digest it, refining an S-rank version was just a matter of time.
As for this prototype, although it was also S-rank, it no longer held much value.
Moreover, the materials of that prototype were extremely special—an incredibly profound lightning-attribute meteorite iron. This meant it required a martial artist who possessed both a lightning-attribute talent and a top-tier psychic talent to wield it.
Such martial artists were far too rare.
"I watched that little guy's match. He is indeed a pillar of talent for our Xia Country's future. Moreover, he has a Double S-rank Talent in both lightning and Psychic Power, which perfectly matches this prototype..."
The Vice Tower Master continued.
"That could work. However, that prototype is already damaged!"
An Artifact Refiner said.
"If you can't refine an S-rank heaven-escaping shuttle, surely you can at least repair one..."
The Vice Tower Master raised an eyebrow and said slowly...
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At the same time, in a luxurious villa area of the Ling Family in Magic City.
Inside the villa, a top-tier martial artist with healing talent was treating Ling Xiao's injuries.
Although Zhou Lingyun's attack wasn't fatal, her strike angle was extremely tricky, missing his heart's vital point by mere millimeters.
In other words, if Zhou Lingyun had been slightly more ruthless, she could have directly killed Ling Xiao.
Treating such an injury required exceptional care, especially since Ling Xiao was only a Fourth-Rank Martial Artist and hadn't undergone organ tempering. Even with a top-tier healer, the treatment had to be handled with extreme caution.
Several hours later, Ling Xiao was out of danger, but his face remained pale. The bones and meridians in his body were damaged by the residual purple energy waves, requiring a long time to recover.
"Useless! Losing a fair fight and resorting to an assassination is bad enough, but failing and getting caught red-handed? Utterly useless. How could I have such a useless son..."
Soon after, a middle-aged man entered the room, his gaze icy as he looked at Ling Xiao on the bed.
The middle-aged man was precisely Ling Xiao's father, Ling Tingan.
Ling Tingan was the illegitimate son of Ling Xiao's grandfather, which was why neither he nor his son were well-regarded within the Ling Family.
Even with his top-tier talent, Ling Xiao found it difficult to receive substantial cultivation support from the Ling Family.
Hearing his father's words, Ling Xiao bowed his head deeply, feeling an immensely profound pressure.
"Xiao'er, look who's come to see you!"
Just as the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly solemn, a soft, gentle voice rang out.
A beautiful middle-aged woman entered the room, leading a stunningly pure and beautiful young girl.
Seeing the girl beside the beautiful woman, Ling Tingan's expression softened. "Ninger, you're here!"
After all, Shen Ninger was from the Shen Family, and Ling Tingan had gone to great lengths to get the Shen Family to agree to her marriage with Ling Xiao.
Therefore, Ling Tingan's attitude towards Shen Ninger was completely different.
"You chat with Ling Xiao. I, an old man, won't intrude."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ling Tingan said to Shen Ninger.
Then, Ling Tingan left the room with his wife.
"Ninger... I..."
Looking at the pure young girl in the room, Ling Xiao felt somewhat at a loss.
"Brother Ling Xiao, I know everything. I will help you get revenge. I will make Zhou Bai pay!"
Shen Ninger stared directly at Ling Xiao and said slowly.
"Ninger, don't be rash. Zhou Bai's sister is from the Evil Suppression Department. She's not someone to be trifled with!"
Although Ling Xiao was deeply moved that Shen Ninger would unconditionally stand by his side and seek justice for him, he still didn't want Shen Ninger to face any danger.
"Don't worry, I have my own methods. I will absolutely make sure Zhou Bai suffers!"
Shen Ninger took a deep breath and then said with determination.
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