The Shock of Old Acquaintances, Part 1
"Once we arrive at the new place, move your shelter next to our house. That way, you'll have time to instruct me in swordsmanship."
"Sister Fenghua, I have a suggestion. Why don't you just move into my house? Wouldn't that be more convenient?"
"Should I ask your sister-in-law, your two fiancées, and your Sister Youya if they agree to me moving in?"
"No need for that, they won't have any objections."
"Hehe, hehe."
"Hehe!"
Inside the hall of the medal awarding ceremony, Xu Fenghua stared at him with a cold smile.
Cao Fengqi grinned, shamelessly echoing the laughter.
"Snort."
Xu Fenghua knew this guy was shameless, and that discussing this kind of topic would only put her at a disadvantage.
She glanced at the two graceful figures approaching from a distance and gestured to him, "Your two fiancées are here."
Cao Fengqi looked over, smiled, and waved to them.
"Brother Fengqi!"
The Wang Zhiyan sisters, Wang Zhixue, came running over with bright smiles on their faces, exuding a strong sense of youthful energy.
Xu Fenghua glanced at them, gave them a brief greeting, and then left!
"The Fengqi, come on, the awarding ceremony is about to begin, put this cloak on."
"This is a level 9 weapon, and also a cloak exclusive to lieutenant generals, symbolizing their status."
"Fengqi, you have good taste! These two young ladies are quite nice."
While Cao Fengqi was chatting with the Wang Family sisters, General Chen Zhenjiang, Xu Zhenjiang Chen, and General Song came over, smiling broadly, and handed him a cloak.
"That's right, I do have a good eye!"
Cao Fengqi smiled and accepted the cloak.
"Greetings, leaders."
Seeing the group of important figures, the Wang Zhiyan sisters, though nervous, also greeted them with a touch of joy.
Haha, no need to be so formal, we're all family.
General Chen and his men were very polite to them.
Cao Fengqi looked at the cloak in his hand and raised an eyebrow.
[Azure Surge General-Guarding Cloak: Level 9 Quality]
[Effect 1: A powerful cloak woven by Worldweaver, Refined level, grants +180 Spirit Power, +30% Speed, and significantly weakens the user's combat aura and killing intent.]
[Effect 2: Activates the level 9 Cloud-Patterned Heavenly Silk Tempering property. The cloak permanently provides Flowing Mist Body Protection, Perfect resisting blade cuts, gale impacts, and low-temperature corrosion, and weakening ranged piercing damage in all aspects. Recharge time: 20 minutes.]
[Effect 3: Azure Surge Body Cloaking, drawing upon the spiritual power of the cloak to circulate throughout the body, doubling speed for 10 seconds, with a 10-minute recharge time.]
[Effect 4: Azure Shadow Stealth - Conceals one's aura and spiritual light, completely Concealment one's form when stationary and greatly diminishing one's presence when moving. Recharge time: 15 minutes.]
[Effect 5, Suppressing General-Guarding Heavenly Might cloak releases a general's aura of intimidation, suppressing low-level evil beasts and extraordinary beings within a 500-meter radius, instilling fear in them and slightly reducing their combat power. Lasts for 1 minute, recharges for 20 minutes.]
[Effect 6, Flowing Surge Countershock: The spiritual energy flowing around the cloak can reflect some spells and ranged attacks. When hit by melee attacks, it automatically releases a shockwave, knocking back nearby enemies and slightly tearing their protective aura. Recharge time: 15 minutes.]
"What a powerful cloak! And it's custom-made! Does our official team have such powerful Worldweaver?"
Cao Fengqi looked at Xu Zhenjiang and the others, and asked in surprise.
"Yes, there is a Worldweaver in Demon Capital who is a general in our Great Xia. In addition, there are two Worldweaver at the lieutenant general level."
General Chen nodded and said, "This cloak is also a symbol of a lieutenant general's status."
Cao Fengqi raised an eyebrow.
There are still many capable people within the official ranks.
"Let's go, Fengqi. The medal-awarding ceremony is quite simple."
General Song gestured to him.
Tianbei New District 78 is under official jurisdiction.
Previously, Tianbei only had District 77, but after the people from Liangmin County arrived, a New District 78 was added.
It can also be called Liangmin District.
When the people of Liangmin County arrived at Tianbei Base City, most of them chose to join the government.
"Old Liu, have you finished mining today?"
In the official welfare activity area of New District 78, Liu Fengshan Liu Qiang his family came to the screening room.
Inside, a middle-aged man greeted them.
"Not yet, we'll continue tonight."
Liu Fengshan looked at the middle-aged man, shook his head wearily, and replied.
"Sigh, we're stuck mining all day with no hope of ever getting ahead. If we want to become extraordinary, we have to go out and make our own way."
"Break through? What are we going to do to break through? Our current strength is at the very bottom even in Tianbei Base City. We'll be migrating again in a few days. If we don't mine for a power unit, how long will it take us to reach the Fifth Land of Shelter?"
"Let's stop thinking about defying fate for now; just surviving is enough."
"Sigh, life is tough now, but it's better than before. Now I can get a good night's sleep every night, and I can watch TV during the day. It's a bit tough now, but we were tough ten years ago too."
The surrounding area was filled with residents of Liangmin County, and some of them joined in the conversation.
Some people looked worried. Not long ago, those who mastered the Strongman Technique were considered to be from a powerful family.
When they arrived, they discovered that everyone in Tianbei Base City possessed the Strongman Technique.
Everyone is better than them.
Although they had also acquired the Strongman Technique, they had only just begun training and could not compare with others.
This relegated them to the lowest rung of Tianbei Base City, with no hope for the future and no prospects to be seen.
However, some optimistic people are quite satisfied with their current lives.
It's relatively safe here, and I can even watch TV that I haven't seen in ten years.
"So, what do you think of those big shots from Liangmin County? How are they doing these days?"
A young man asked curiously, glancing at the Liu Family members.
"We're at the bottom of the social ladder here, and those big shots in Liangmin County probably aren't much better off."
Wei Chunchun sensed the young man's gaze and her expression darkened as she said, "There are hundreds of thousands of extraordinary individuals here."
Since the rise of the Cao Family, the Liu Family has suffered a lot of criticism behind their backs, which has annoyed them.
Although they were filled with remorse, they have now come to terms with it.
It's no big deal, just pretend you don't know the Cao Family!
Let's just pretend we don't have this in-law relationship!
"That being said, even the weakest superhuman is dozens of times better off than us."
The young man shook his head and spoke.
"Quiet down, everyone. We're currently showing footage of a very important person receiving an award."
The person watching TV in front turned around unhappily and glanced at the group talking, then spoke up to remind them.
Everyone quieted down after hearing his words, and the Liu Family members walked towards the empty seats.
"The Great Xia Lieutenant General Conferment Ceremony begins. Now, approaching us is Lieutenant General Cao Fengqi, aged 18. At the Lieutenant General Cao has already embarked on the path of Smelter, crafting numerous national-level military weapons with his unparalleled forging talent, achieving remarkable feats. By decision of the Great Xia Supreme Decision-Making Council, Major General Cao Fengqi hereby promoted to Lieutenant General..."
"The legendary Lieutenant General Cao Fengqi not only broke the record for the youngest major general in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty, but also the record for Great Xia youngest lieutenant general."
Just then, the sound coming from the television in the projection room made the Liu Family members freeze.
Everyone in the screening room was stunned.