How come you have such strong superpowers?

"Your role is irreplaceable. It's impossible for the Guard Army not to be aware of it, but they still chose you. This is related to the Xia Yue brand on you and the good impression you left on the Guard Army.

But none of this is decisive. The decisive thing is the power of the ‘God’s Punishment’ weapon that is beyond everyone’s imagination. "

Shan Li heard Chen Lusi's question, organized his words a little, and then replied: "The garrison, including many senior officials, are actually tired of the current status quo. They really need the garrison to have the ability to do so without resorting to warfare. The power to compete with the empowerers in order to achieve a certain balance between the two.

After all, most of the members of Tiance Mansion were ordinary people before, which was too unstable. The growing strength of 'I' also proved this.

Under this situation, no one in the top management of Tiance Mansion would feel relieved, because no one was sure whether they would raise an out-of-control monster.

Especially when the Rose Church’s jewels are at the forefront.

Although the situation of the Ross Church is relatively special and the probability of being replicated in China is extremely low, it does not mean that anyone is willing to take such a risk.

After Ji Xin Tiance came to power, she was also dissatisfied with the status quo, because she also felt that Tiance Mansion could not continue to be like this.

Some time ago, she sent Li Zheng and others to strangle the 'First Cavalry'. It was actually an attempt, because Li Zheng and others who became enablers but still retained the identity of the police force were the best icebreakers.

Otherwise, when Taishan and Yu Zhou are accompanied by Tiance, it doesn't matter which brigade members are sent.

However, this operation... presented a more suitable ice-breaking point. "

When Chen Lusi heard this, he was silent for a moment and asked: "...God's punishment?"

"right."

Shan Li nodded: "It's your 'Heavenly Punishment' weapon. This is a far more effective ice-breaking tool than Li Zheng's squadron becoming the mainstay of Tiance Mansion.

Because it is too strong, especially after it is equipped on a large scale, and the guard army knows your details very well, including your situation, interpersonal relationships, reasons for joining Tiance Mansion, time, and everything you have done so far.

In fact, they already knew a lot about you before they met you, and there is no doubt that in their eyes, you are passable. Although you are labeled as a member of Tiance Mansion, the brand on you is far less. Strong, even if you take 10,000 steps back... It is far easier to control a member of Tiance Mansion than to control the entire Tiance Mansion. Compared with the power of the 'Heaven Punishment' weapon, this risk is not worth mentioning.

Therefore, the guard is willing to choose you, even if there is a risk of being restricted by you.

On the other hand, Ji Xin Tiance also wants to change the situation of Tiance Mansion and eliminate the doubts of the top management. She is willing to make the security army and Tiance Mansion equal, and even let them have powerful firepower enough to scare Tiance Mansion. If so If you can get greater support and achieve a win-win situation... Of course, the premise is that she owns you. "

"These are still Ji Xin Tiance's original words."

Chen Lusi: "..."

Although Shan Li's explanation is a bit convoluted, it is actually not difficult to understand.

But what does that last sentence mean?

"Both sides want to change the status quo, and both sides chose you."

Shan Li continued: "At this moment, you are directly carrying the expectations of both parties... Ji Xintiance said that you can choose to give up, but she does not recommend it, because once you give up, it means that you will let many people down. , it’s okay for Tiance Mansion to be disappointed, but disappointment at a higher level is the most fatal.

Remember Zhong Qi? This ancient artifact can be used by any empowerer whose roots are in the mainstream of Huangquan. Regardless of whether the empowerer admits it or not, this is actually a kind of 'responsibility'. The limitations of the soul's origin exist from the moment of birth.

But this ancient object is of no use to you, which proves that your 'responsibility' does not lie here... Ji Xin Tiance said, don't let yourself be alone before that day comes. "

Chen Lusi heard something, frowned and asked, "Does Ji Xin know what my authority and ability are?"

"Not sure."

Shan Li shook his head slightly: "I'm just repeating what she said."

Chen Lusi: "..."

Shan Li, who was wearing a black and white maid uniform, paused and asked, "Can I continue?"

Chen Lusi was a little helpless: "You go ahead."

"Of course, this is only one reason, there is another reason."

Shan Li continued: "That's it - you are irreplaceable. You don't have to worry about being locked up day and night to reform the stones, because this is unrealistic. The existing stock of stones in the country cannot support the police force to do this unless something happens. One day we'll be able to create artificial stones... but even then, the garrison won't be that stupid.

So this is a very simple and easy job for you. The most important thing is that just because you are irreplaceable, it means that when we choose you, it also means that you choose us. The initiative is actually in your own hands. "

Chen Lusi: "..."

"The above is what Ji Xin Tiance asked me to convey."

Shan Li seemed to have finished speaking, holding the tray and bowing to Chen Lusi: "There may be some embellishments, but there is no deviation in the meaning."

"Thanks."

Chen Lusi was silent for a moment and said thank you.

"Need not."

Shan Li flicked her ponytail, and then the conversation suddenly changed: "Is there anything you want to eat?"

Chen Lusi: "No."

"Understood."

Shan Li nodded when he heard the answer, and then walked directly to the kitchen.

Chen Lusi did not pay attention to Shan Li, but fell into deep thought.

Obviously.

At present, the top management of Tiance Mansion very much hopes that he can cooperate with the security forces...perhaps because of the pivotal role just mentioned, or perhaps for other reasons that Ji Xin did not explicitly mention, or both.

In short, Ji Xin wanted him to cooperate.

As for the garrison, it's even more straightforward. Although they didn't say it explicitly, judging from their attitude, they were eager to possess weapons like 'God's Punishment' more than anyone else.

...It can be said that the two hit it off.

In fact, this job is not difficult for Chen Lusi.

Unless there are hundreds of thousands of stones that need to be transformed by him alone.

But Ji Xin had just dispelled this worry for him.

So refuse?

It doesn’t feel necessary.

Ji Xin made it very clear just now.

Put aside empty words like ability and responsibility.

In fact, what she really wanted to say was that Chen Lusi was not a loner, nor was he a mercenary without a nationality.

Let’s take a closer example.

Lin Wan will take the make-up exam soon.

As for a further example...if one day we really encounter some kind of emergency, and the lack of 'Heavenly Punishment' results in heavy casualties, will Chen Lusi feel regretful at that time?

Or to put it further, would he feel regret if it was people he knew well like Li Zheng who died?

Although this is simply moral kidnapping.

But this is indeed a problem he may encounter in the future.

If Chen Lusi believed in social Darwinism, could face this situation without changing his mind, could refute the completely foreseeable anger with righteous words, and could abandon those 'superfluous' emotions, then he could choose to refuse.

But Ji Xin thinks he is not such a person.

Chen Lusi himself...actually doesn't think he is.

Because in the end, he couldn't let go of everything.

"..."

Chen Lu thought about this and probably had the answer in his mind.

Of course, in addition to this, there is actually another more important factor...

Chen Lusi leaned back on the back of the sofa and looked at the ceiling. Then he hesitated for a moment, picked up his phone and sent Lin Ying a message.

[Lin Ying, tell me... do you need to have a place of residence to get married? 】

【……】

Lin Ying sent an ellipsis, and after a long silence, she replied: [Why do you ask this suddenly? 】

[I just thought of something and am curious. 】

【Should be needed. 】

【Understood. 】

【……that's all? 】

【What? 】

[Don’t you ask me where I want to settle? 】

[Where do you want to settle? 】

【Wherever you are, I will be there. 】

[Isn’t this equivalent to not answering? idiot. 】

【Bite you! [angry]】

【……】

Chen Lusi couldn't help but smile when he saw the message from Lin Ying.

I feel very happy inexplicably.

...I don’t know what she will be doing now.

Chen Lusi looked at the ceiling, slightly lost in thought.

It wasn't until the sound of gentle footsteps sounded that he came back to his senses.

"Mr. Chen Lusi, dinner is ready."

Shan Li stood in front of Chen Lusi, still holding the tray.

Chen Lusi: "..."

How long is Ji Xin going to let her play the role?

…

the next day.

Chen Lusi woke up early.

After eating yesterday, Shan Li was still hanging around in her maid uniform.

Chen Lusi felt a little uncomfortable, so she excused herself to take a rest and entered the room early.

The room he stayed in looked like no one had ever lived in it. Although it was a little awkward because there was a maid outside, there was no sound from outside since he entered the room.

So he was well rested.

After getting up, those awkward feelings disappeared.

However, this situation only lasted until Chen Lusi walked out of the room...

Because Shan Li was standing at the door of his room.

Just opened the door.

Chen Lusi saw Shan Li dressed in a maid outfit.

Shan Li noticed Chen Lusi and asked calmly: "Do you need to wash up?"

Chen Lusi looked at her and didn't answer. Instead, he looked down at the time and asked, "...you live nearby too?"

It's only around seven in the morning.

He didn't think Shan Li would come here so early in the morning just for him.

"I actually live here."

Shan Li hesitated for a moment and replied: "But I didn't rest last night, so strictly speaking, you are the only one who lives here, and I didn't lie to you."

Chen Lusi: "..."

"Mr. Chen Lusi." Shan Li called him.

Chen Lusi breathed a sigh of relief: "I'll find another place to stay at night...and give me a message to Ji Xin."

Shan Li was not surprised: "You said it."

"idiot."

Chen Lusi uttered a word, then turned and walked into the toilet.

Shan Li nodded, then took out his cell phone and texted the word "idiot" directly to Ji Xin.

nine in the morning.

Chen Lusi returned to the seventh underground floor of the Tiance Mansion headquarters.

Shan Li still came with him.

Today, the seventh underground floor is still very lively, because people from the security army are also here today.

And they are not the same group of people yesterday.

Because the leader's military uniform is somewhat different, and his military rank looks higher.

Chen Lusi glanced at them.

The leading old man noticed his gaze and nodded towards him with a smile.

"..."

Chen Lusi responded, then came to Luo Shan and asked, "Who is it this time?"

"You don't need to care."

Luo Shan hesitated for a moment, glanced at the old man over there, and seemed to have said something. He shook his head and said, "They are only watching from the side and will not affect you."

Chen Lusi turned to ask: "Then what should I do today?"

Luo Shan thought for a while and replied: "Take a moment to test the stability again, and then we need you to complete the transformation of the first batch of fifty 'Solid Core' stones. As for the 'Heavenly Punishment' pistol, production still requires a certain amount of time. Time... So these two things today, what do you think?"

Chen Lusi did not refuse: "Okay."

"Then wait a moment."

After hearing the exact answer, Luo Shan left a sentence, then turned around and began to direct Mou Fengyan to move a colorful stone... It looked a bit like Qingtian stone.

And wait for the stone to be served.

Mou Fengyan and the other two Kunlun members began to use magic techniques to cut stones.

The three people divided the work in an orderly manner, one person was responsible for cutting, one person was responsible for engraving, and one person was responsible for inspection.

The action is quite fast.

"Compression device?"

Chen Lusi was a little curious.

"Yes, this is not difficult to do. I want to try it later and see what happens if the spirit you control is directly injected into the compression device... So I had people prepare the materials overnight last night."

Luo Shan nodded upon hearing this.

Chen Lusi glanced at him and realized that his eyes were bloodshot. He probably didn't sleep all night last night.

Obviously.

Luo Shan still did not give up the idea of ​​exploring the secret of his authority.

Of course, it's also possible that it's just pure curiosity.

Chen Lu thought for a while and did not pursue the question. Instead, he looked at the three people who had an orderly division of labor and suddenly asked: "Have you done any research on talismans and seal scripts?"

"Fu Zhuan?"

Luo Shan was a little surprised and turned around suddenly: "Why do you suddenly ask this? Are you also involved in this area?"

The three Kunlun members who had an orderly division of labor also turned their heads suddenly and stared at Chen Lusi in disbelief.

"no."

Chen Lusi shook his head, and then asked Wu You the question he had asked a few days ago again.

"Because I have seen the parchments of the church system, I thought of the domestic talismans and seals..."

The disappointed look on Luo Shan's face flashed away, and he continued: "I understand, in fact, most of Wu You's answers to you are correct. The domestic talisman and seal script has indeed been dated, but there is one thing he said wrong."

"What?"

"The second option, he said that he needs an emperor with divine power, is actually not accurate, because according to common sense, this is unrealistic, and no emperor can know magic.

So a more accurate statement is that some kind of special fabric is needed. You can simply understand it as something like an imperial edict.

As for the others, they are pretty much the same, and the specific production methods are indeed lost. "

Chen Lusi nodded: "I understand."

"...I thought you could make talismans."

Luo Shan suddenly shook his head, looked at Chen Lusi, and sighed: "To tell you the truth, we are more keen on the method of releasing spells in the church system than you are... But there is really no way, that little girl brought from the Ross Church is still She was locked up there. I also talked to her during the days when she was waiting for you.

She even told me straightforwardly how their church encapsulates the technique... but they were sure that we couldn't imitate that method. They had been using this plan for a long time, and they obviously knew more about it. They were sure that we couldn't do it. , I guess it’s really hopeless. "

"That girl you are referring to?"

"Anna? That should be her name."

Luo Shan thought about it for a moment: "That's the little girl carrying the mummy of the 'Saint' on her back. That's a good thing. If it weren't for the 'God's Punishment', I would probably be studying the mummy right now."

Chen Lusi: "..."

I remembered.

At first, Li Zheng and Yu Zhou seemed to want the mummy carried by Anna, but Anna had no choice but to finally agree, but the condition was that she must follow them.

Then she inexplicably became a hostage in the 'First Riding Position' incident.

"Anyway, that's probably the situation."

Luo Shan found that Mou Fengyan and the others were about to make the first piece of 'compression device', and he sped up his speech slightly: "Currently, we really don't have any clues about things related to talismans and seals. After all, we don't even have the materials. The Taoist side has no hope." On, they really cut it off completely.

As for the other way, the situation is similar. Unless the legendary special edict can be found, it will be the same situation.

In fact, no matter whether it is the former or the latter, we have no hope... After all, in the past few decades, except for a few special places, we have searched for all the famous places of interest in the country. "

Chen Lusi nodded when he heard this and put down his curiosity.

Since Kunlun said so, he probably tried every plan.

So there is no need to worry about it anymore.

Next.

Chen Lusi did not speak anymore, but quietly watched Mou Fengyan and others making the 'compression device'.

The entire seventh underground floor was suddenly filled with the crisp clanking sound of the stone carving process.

Chen Lusi is actually quite curious about the ‘compression device’.

But don't wait until he takes a closer look.

The security forces over there seemed to realize that this process would continue for a while. After a brief exchange, they sent someone over and called out Chen Lusi.

Chen Lusi turned his head, then listened to the person's words, hesitated for a while, and then walked towards the senior security officers.

"Hello."

Chen Lusi stopped in front of the leading old man and said hello.

"Hello." The old man raised his eyes and looked very kind.

"can I help you?"

"Well, I heard what Lao Li said yesterday. It's a good thing that the garrison is equipped with new weapons, but... this is the first time they have used such weapons."

When Chen Lusi heard this, he immediately thought of what Shan Li said yesterday. He guessed what it was and asked, "You... want me to teach them on the spot?"

"Yes, after all, Mr. Chen Lusi is the first person to use this kind of weapon."

The old man smiled and said: "New weapons will inevitably cause problems, so I would like to trouble Mr. Chen Lusi to follow the garrison to Jinling...accompanying him as a special adviser to the garrison. What do you think?"

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