Qin Shan's eyes widened.
He had originally thought that the C-grade Genetic Potion's effects were already very strong, but he never expected Shen Ping to have an even higher-grade one that could allow someone to break through to the intermediate God of War level!
One must know.
Even an ordinary God of War holds a very high status within a Base City; any financial conglomerate or family in China would treat them with utmost respect. An intermediate God of War, however, is powerful enough to serve as a high-ranking official in the main halls of the two major martial arts dojos, and every Global power would try to win over such a strong individual.
Coming back to his senses.
He looked at the potion Shen Ping handed him.
Qin Shan's breathing grew heavy. Faced with a potion of this caliber, no one could resist its temptation. However, he knew the immense favor this entailed; even paying an equivalent amount of money would still leave a heavy debt of gratitude.
Finally, he reached out and grasped the potion, then looked up at Shen Ping and said solemnly, "Lao Shen, I won't say any more unnecessary emotional words. Just tell me if there's anything you need me to do."
Shen Ping patted Qin Shan's shoulder and then laughed, "Captain, between us brothers, we achieve things together. If you had obtained the ancient civilization ruins, I believe you would also help me and Mu Yang. So don't feel like you owe a favor or have a burden in your heart; that's not what I want to see."
Upon hearing this.
Qin Shan took a deep breath, punched Shen Ping lightly on the chest, and laughed, "How could I not lose my composure when you suddenly pull out a potion like this?"
Seeing the Captain's expression.
Shen Ping's tone lightened as he said, "Let's go, let's talk somewhere else."
The two took the elevator to his office.
After sitting down and drinking a cup of tea, they continued their previous conversation.
"Lao Shen."
"The appearance of the C-grade Genetic Potion has led to various powers competing for shares, but it can't help one reach the God of War level after all, so it won't be coveted by councilor-level individuals. However, the S-Rank Gene Serum you showed earlier is completely different."
Qin Shan's expression was grave, "Once word of it gets out, even councilors will be shaken."
Breaking through to an intermediate God of War in a short time means that if a young and excellent martial artist takes it, they can save a lot of time, allowing them to focus on blade techniques and movement techniques, with even more opportunities to break through to the councilor-level in the future, without delaying their optimal cultivation period.
Furthermore.
If any power could master this potion, they would quickly attract martial artists from all over the Global, because everyone wants to break through to the God of War level.
Shen Ping nodded, "Captain, I know its value, so I don't plan to sell the S-Rank Gene Serum publicly like before."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shan's brows relaxed a bit, "That's good. Resources for breaking through to the God of War level are probably available to all major powers, but they are very scarce. Lao Shen, you can completely treat this potion as a strategic reserve resource for your company, to attract talent."
Shen Ping hummed in agreement and continued, "This is exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. Mu Yang mentioned before using the C-grade Genetic Potion to establish a mercenary army or something similar. At that time, I already had an idea, and now with the S-Rank Gene Serum, this idea can be put into action."
"Oh? What idea?"
"I plan to establish a martial arts dojo."
"What? Establish a martial arts dojo?"
Qin Shan was stunned. Seeing that Shen Ping didn't seem to be joking, he hesitated, "Lao Shen, the two major martial arts dojos in the Global have long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts. In the past, there have been powers, even countries, that tried to open martial arts dojos, but without exception, they all failed."
"The Dojo of Limits and Thunder Martial Hall have been established since the Great Nirvana period and continue to this day, spread across every Base City in the Global, deeply rooted. Most importantly, the two major martial arts dojos have the number one and number two strongest individuals in the Global, giving them extremely high prestige."
As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, "It's very difficult for a newly established martial arts dojo to gain a foothold; it might not even attract any martial artists to join."
Shen Ping knew that the Captain was speaking the truth. He shrugged, "How can we know without trying? Besides, I don't intend to shake the status of the two major martial arts dojos. I just want to cultivate my own power. At worst, I'll just establish it in Hua Zhong Base City."
After listening.
Qin Shan pondered, "If that's the case, it might be worth a try."
...
Although he had decided to establish and develop his foundation with a martial arts dojo, Shen Ping was not in a hurry. He first told Qin Shan to go back and take the potion, and only after he broke through to the God of War level would he proceed with this matter.
Days passed one by one.
The commotion caused by the Genetic Potion gradually subsided, but more and more powers wanted to cooperate with Pingwei Materials Company.
Shen Ping took some time to meet with the head of the Zheng family. After all, the two parties had cooperated before, and the villa in Lishui District was even given by the Zheng family. So, in the end, he promised to sell two portions of the Genetic Potion to the Zheng family.
After handling many miscellaneous tasks.
He left the Base City and headed to the Taihang Mountains. On one hand, it was for the intermediate Lord-level materials needed for the S-Rank Gene Serum, and on the other hand, he wanted to cultivate the 'Prairie Fire' movement technique from the Blazing Fire Chapter. This movement technique, compared to the Flowing Light of the Ninefold Thunder Blade, focuses more on the body's congruence with the spatial environment. With the support of an artistic conception-level movement technique, he quickly mastered Prairie Fire.
Time came to August.
The rainy season in Hua Zhong Base City began. On the 2nd, the heavy rain poured down, covering the entire Base City with dark, gloomy clouds. The occasional lightning flashes seemed to tear open the mouth of a giant beast.
Lishui Villa.
Shen Ping was sitting on the sofa watching TV with Su Yin. Her belly was gradually getting bigger now, making many things inconvenient. Moreover, during pregnancy, women's emotions are prone to fluctuations and they need a lot of company. When his wife, Li Yuewei, was pregnant, he almost spent time with her every day. Now that he had Xiao Yin, he naturally had to treat them equally.
Buzz buzz ~
Suddenly, his communication wristband vibrated.
He glanced at it.
Seeing that it was Chief Chu from the military defense line, he got up and walked out of the living room to answer.
"Chief Chu."
"Shen Ping God of War, I hope I'm not disturbing you?"
"No, Chief Chu, please speak if there's anything."
On the phone.
Chief Chu's tone was solemn, "It's like this: in recent days, the monsters deep within the Taihang Mountains have been frequently restless, and Lord-level monsters have even appeared at the edges. Based on our previous experience and on-site inspection data, it's highly likely that a beast tide will form in the Taihang Mountains. So, I'm calling to inform you that if a beast tide erupts, we hope Shen Ping God of War can rush to the military defense line to help!"
China's land monster groups and sky monster groups form beast tides to attack the military defense line every year. Last year, the northern military region encountered several beast tides, but they were all Level 3 beast tides, which weren't a big problem.
Shen Ping guessed that this time it was probably also Level 3, as Level 2 beast tides were relatively rare and mostly erupted around mid-September.
"Chief Chu, don't worry, I will rush there immediately when the time comes."
Ending the communication.
He thought to himself, if a beast tide appeared, he could use this opportunity to show his true strength, in order to deter various Global powers.
"With my Planetary Level second-stage strength, dealing with Lord-level monsters is like cutting melons and vegetables. During the beast tide, I'll try to kill as many monsters as possible to reduce the pressure on the soldiers at the military defense line."
However, only three days later.
Chief Chu called again, his tone carrying a hint of urgency, "Shen Ping God of War, this time the Taihang Mountains have erupted with a Level 2 beast tide! Please hurry over!"