Recommended weapon... firearms?

The young man's voice wasn't loud, but everyone present was an Awakened with keen senses, so they heard him clearly.

As soon as he spoke, several curious gazes were drawn to him.

Almost all the regulars here knew Ye Chenyang's ability: sequence 49, the Shining Blade.

Not just in a small city like Base City No. 144, but even in the top seven Base Cities, he was considered a one-in-a-million genius.

Furthermore, he had a calm personality and didn't act arrogant despite his talent, getting along very well with everyone.

It was just unexpected that Ye Chenyang, who usually kept his distance from the opposite sex, would actually bring a new face here?

But this girl was indeed beautiful, and she wore glasses, looking gentle and demure. He didn't expect Ye Chenyang to be into that type?

A hint of helplessness flashed across Ye Chenyang's face. He raised his hand to stop a youth who was about to put an arm around his shoulder and explained, "Gangzi, don't spout nonsense. This is Jiang Mian, my friend. She just recently Awakened, and I brought her here to get familiar with her abilities."

Only then did the youth drop his joking demeanor and re-examine Jiang Mian.

Although Ye Chenyang hadn't elaborated on her sequence, for him to value her, she either had to be a close friend or possess a special ability.

He grinned and nodded at Jiang Mian.

"My apologies, Jiang classmate. That was just a joke, please don't take it to heart. My name is Zhao Gang, my ability is sequence 200, the War path, the Crusher."

He directly stated his ability, appearing very forthright.

In this circle where strength reigned supreme, proactively revealing one's sequence was also a way to show respect and friendliness.

Jiang Mian seemed unaccustomed to being the center of attention. She lowered her head slightly, looking at the ground, her hands feeling like they had nowhere to go.

But out of politeness, she still responded shyly, "Hello, I'm Jiang Mian, the Element path..."

She seemed a bit embarrassed to state her sequence in front of everyone, her voice trailing off and becoming indistinct.

Ye Chenyang stepped forward at the opportune moment, subtly shielding her slightly behind him.

"Alright, let's head to the training area over there."

Zhao Gang understood and chuckled, clearing the way.

"Got it, you guys carry on! I won't disturb you, I'm leaving now."

Jiang Mian quietly looked up, glancing at Ye Chenyang's retreating back.

Wait... is this guy a 'warm guy' type? He's so understanding?

Ye Chenyang didn't say much more and led her towards a training area displaying various weapons.

On the cold weapon display racks, swords, spears, staffs, and clubs—almost all common weapons were present.

"Zhao Gang didn't mean any harm just now. Most people here are quite straightforward and speak like that."

Seeing Jiang Mian's anxious expression, Ye Chenyang began to explain.

She let out a soft hum and looked at the rows of weapons before her.

"Although Awakened fundamentally rely on their abilities, honing combat skills and mastering weapons are also indispensable."

Jiang Mian nodded, indicating understanding.

It was like how some abilities inherently came with the effect of condensing weapons, but they were still products of abilities and would shatter when their power was depleted.

Fighting with weapons made from special materials, on the other hand, could yield twice the results with half the effort.

Not to mention that most abilities, especially those on the War path, primarily enhanced physical fitness, making the need for weapons even greater.

And when it came to weapons, there were also some nuances.

The residual remains of calamities that Jiang Mian had handled at the Special Affairs Bureau had their usable parts sent to be made into special equipment called "Mutated Bone Weapons."

These weapons could retain some of the original calamity's characteristics and better amplify the Awakened's abilities.

They were divided into four levels, simply and crudely categorized by star ratings, from a minimum of two stars to a maximum of five.

Regarding why there were no one-star items...

You could consider them ordinary weapons.

And most of the batch Jiang Mian handled last time were used to make two-star standard equipment.

"How is it? Which type do you like?"

Seeing Jiang Mian fall silent for a long time, Ye Chenyang inquired, "Your school's physical education classes taught some basics, right? Which type did you choose back then?"

Physical education classes in this world taught combat and basic cold weapon courses, considered mandatory for students.

Although Jiang Mian studied very diligently, her physical fitness was poor, and her talent wasn't great, so her grades were only mediocre.

"Um..."

Jiang Mian shyly clasped her hands and said softly, "Boxing."

Even with Ye Chenyang's calm demeanor, he was momentarily stunned.

Jiang Mian, with her small frame, had chosen a combat style that relied heavily on physical prowess.

He imagined Jiang Mian throwing a punch, then looked at her current quiet and timid appearance. Wouldn't that make her opponent even more excited?

"Cough, cough... Boxing is good for building physique, but your arms are too short, and it doesn't synergize well with your abilities."

"If you don't have a suitable melee weapon for now, I think... you could try firearms first."

As he spoke, Ye Chenyang pointed to the display cabinet of firearms in the corner of the training area.

"Guns?"

Jiang Mian looked up, her surprise this time genuine.

She had originally expected him to recommend daggers, short swords, or bayonets – light weapons. Firearms...

If she remembered correctly, they were considered niche weapons in this world.

In general, there was one word for it: resource scarcity.

While they could be used normally, killing a First Order calamity, or even just an ordinary Mist Creature, required a large amount of ammunition.

With most resources currently scarce, the authorities couldn't invest limited resources in this area, naturally reducing the production of firearms and ammunition.

"That's right."

Ye Chenyang explained:

"Under normal circumstances, firearms have significant limitations. Ammunition is limited, and those calamities and Mist Creatures are tough and thick-skinned, making them too cost-inefficient. But..."

"If I remember correctly, the First Order basic ability of the [Eye of the Storm] is to create wind fields, right?"

Jiang Mian nodded. She had been researching wind fields since her Awakening with [Gale], and the subsequent abilities of the [Eye of the Storm] could be simulated.

"The core problem with firearms is that the kinetic energy of the bullet is fixed. But what if you could apply your abilities to the bullet?"

Meaning... if she applied a miniature wind field to the bullet, it could not only increase its power but also fine-tune its trajectory?

This idea was good... Was it his own idea, or did he see it somewhere?

Jiang Mian understood most of it immediately, but her expression remained blank, as if she was still a bit dazed.

"It sounds great..."

She mumbled softly, feeling it might be too difficult for her.

However, in her heart, she was calculating the cost of using firearms compared to the more common Mutated Bone Weapons. They were much cheaper and less prone to breaking.

"I'd have to practice shooting and also concentrate on controlling the wind to assist the bullets... It feels so difficult, much harder than directly creating a wind field..."

"Everything is difficult at the beginning. But it's definitely worth trying."

"Once you're no longer unfamiliar with firearms themselves and your control over the wind becomes more refined, then try to combine the two."

"Let's go. First, we'll head to the training area over there. I'll help you get familiar with your abilities."

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