He Couldn't Be Measured by the Standards of a Genius! Part Two

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"???"

Upon hearing his words, Director Xu stiffened and immediately leaned closer, staring intently at him.

[Unnamed Weapon: Tier 8 Quality]

[Effect 1: Mundane Forged- grade artillery shell weapon, forged from more than ten kinds of metals such as Rushing Thunder Meteoric Iron, Mountain Wind Stone, Sharp Dark Metal, and Condensed Tide Steel. It will burst into powerful damage upon collision with an object. It is a single-use bullet.]

[Effect 2: Possesses extremely strong splash damage, with the added effects of lightning-induced Paralysis and armor penetration.]

"It actually succeeded! The quality even reached level 8! This..."

Director Xu stared intently, his breathing becoming rapid.

Although he had already witnessed Cao Fengqi's terrifying research and development capabilities, seeing him develop an item in less than three hours that none of the research institutes in the ten great sanctuaries of the Great Xia had been able to develop still left him in a state of turmoil.

This time was too short, too fast.

"It reached level 8 because 10 grams of Rushing Thunder Meteoric Iron was added to stabilize its somewhat chaotic metallic properties; however, it's only at the Mundane Forged level, so its power is just so-so."

Cao Fengqi looked at it and shook his head. "There's not enough time, this is the only way."

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Director Xu opened his mouth, looking somewhat dazed. "Adding only 10 grams of Grade 8 metal is negligible. So, Fengqi, you added this Rushing Thunder Meteoric Iron to balance the chaotic properties of the various metals."

"We had a similar idea before, using a combination of level 6 and 7 metals to forge weapons, but the difficulty was too high due to the difference in metal levels."

Even if there's a chance of success, the research and development time will be more than ten times longer than usual.

"You actually managed to research and develop this level 8 shell in such a short time... Even Refined, Perfect level 8 shell shouldn't be a problem given you some time, right?"

"Even a level 9 shell is possible, right?"

As he spoke, he looked at Cao Fengqi and kept asking him questions.

He had a premonition that the young man before him was capable of doing it.

"Maybe, but it depends on whether I'm motivated."

Cao Fengqi shrugged and looked at him, saying, "Old Xu, isn't it time to eat?"

"Power?"

"Yes, yes, it's time to eat."

Director Xu was taken aback by his words, realizing that the man in front of him wanted some 'motivation'.

He pursed his lips, looked at Cao Fengqi seriously, and said, "Major General Fengqi, with your abilities, you would definitely be a national treasure in our Great Xia. Whatever you want, Great Xia will satisfy you. He Wushuang in the capital is now a general in Great Xia because of his powerful forging talent. Fengqi, your abilities are definitely no worse than his."

"Oh? So I'm going to become a general too?"

Cao Fengqi raised an eyebrow upon hearing his words.

It's only a matter of time.

Director Xu looked at him and nodded with absolute certainty.

He had never met He Wushuang, but he was certain that even now, Cao Fengqi's talent was no less than that of Master He, and perhaps even much greater.

"Give me some real benefits, not just empty talk."

Cao Fengqi said to him.

"Not to mention a general, even a lieutenant general would provide you with all the soul energy you need for cultivation, placing you at the forefront of the Transcendent Sequence."

"We'll tailor-make a full set of top-of-the-line weaponry and equipment just for you, and create the safest and most Transcendent Shelter for you."

Xu Fenghua, who was standing to the side, answered his question. She also looked at Director Xu in surprise. "Is this kid really that amazing?"

However, she actually had the answer in her heart after asking the question.

She was there both last time and this time...

"Sister Fenghua, I have many amazing skills."

Cao Fengqi looked at her, raised his head slightly, and spoke.

Xu Fenghua wanted to retort when she saw him smug, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.

This kid is indeed a prodigy she can't understand.

"Fengqi, if you have time, take another look at the level 8 shells and see if you can improve them."

Director Xu looked at him and said with a smile, "As for your contributions, I will report them truthfully. If you want anything, you can just ask. I believe that as long as our Tianbei Base City has it, we can definitely satisfy you."

"Give me 1000 level 7 souls so I can advance to the Fourth Sequence, okay?"

Cao Fengqi looked at him, his eyes flickering, and asked.

"As long as you are Fengqi to lieutenant general, that will be enough. However, our Tianbei Base City has no authority to confer lieutenant general titles on Great Xia. It requires an application, review, and final conferment of the medal, which requires the approval of more than half of the generals."

"In my opinion, if you can research and develop a Perfect level 8 shell, it shouldn't be a problem."

"If you can research and develop a Perfect level 9 shell, you will truly be among the ranks of generals in the Great Xia Dynasty."

Director Xu looked at him and said seriously.

"That's actually pretty good."

Cao Fengqi was also very tempted when he heard this.

Putting aside the power of a lieutenant general, those 1,000 level 7 souls alone are worth a fortune.

Since entering the Third Sequence, his experience points haven't increased much.

The main reason is... now not only does he need to upgrade his soul, but all his battle pets do too.

"Major General Fengqi, I'll discuss your matter with the general and the others later. As for dealing with the Ruin Demon, why don't you skip the trip and continue your research here?"

Director Xu looked at him and continued.

"No need, I'll just go for a walk."

Cao Fengqi shook his head, his gaze turning to the beautiful figure beside him. "Sister Fenghua, will you also enter the Nightmare Domain of the Ruin Demon?"

"Yes, I've been inside once, so I know a little about that evil spirit."

Xu Fenghua nodded.

"If you are in danger, I will come to your rescue."

Cao Fengqi said to her.

"Hmph, when I first entered the Nightmare Domain, I was only at the peak of the Third Sequence; now I've already stepped into the Fourth Sequence."

A scene flashed through Xu Fenghua's mind: a pair of cold eyes glared at him.

"Hehe, let's go eat first."

Director Xu, standing to the side, pursed his lips and smiled.

"Deputy Director Xu, Major General Fengqi, I need to go prepare some weapons. You can go to the entrance at one o'clock."

After lunch, Director Xu needed to make preparations, so he said something to Cao Fengqi and Xu Fenghua and left.

The two nodded.

"Perfect timing, there's still half an hour until one o'clock. You can teach me swordsmanship."

Seeing Director Xu leave, Xu Fenghua looked at him and said directly.

"Sister Fenghua, can't you let me rest for a while?"

"No, hurry up."

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