Chapter 1403: Chapter 1403

1403: Chapter 1399 Large Purchasing 1403: Chapter 1399 Large Purchasing “Uh, these are a bit expensive, this one, and this one…”

Having become a Rule-level professional, Lu Ping’an, even after giving up his political job, still had endless matters to handle.

But the priority was shopping, and he had to personally inspect the goods…

He was a Life system professional, a precious and expensive “Logistics profession.”

These types of professions are characterized by long growth periods and huge expenses; once they grow, they require a lot of capital and resources for “combat power production,” elevating their “products,” “weapons,” and “legions” to their tier level.

Simply put, once Liu Zibei, like the Tree-man, truly ascended to a Gold-tier Gardener, he couldn’t rely on Silver-tier Tree-men as his main force, and his trump card wouldn’t be a suspect Gold-tier Bloodvine.

Every “reproduction” is a Qualitative Change Level upgrade for production-oriented professionals…

They might not be able to defeat lower battle professionals before completing their reproduction, but once they have refitted and prefer the battlefield, it wouldn’t be too difficult to fight three of the same tier.

Does this vaguely reveal some professional discrimination and differences?

In reality, some very practical elements exist here, where slowly growing and hugely consuming logistics roles like Healers, Gardeners, and Beast Tamers become very popular once they flourish, with a much higher ceiling.

Not to mention, just like Fang Wen back in the day, by casting aside that big Robot, her Guardian Mechanical Corps included three units not weaker than those of the same profession.

The lengthy growth period of “logistics” also results in combat power far surpassing that of others in the same tier.

“These are quite nice, so…

I don’t want these few, but I’ll take everything else in this warehouse.

However, it truly cost money, especially for someone like Lu, who could turn environments, weapons, taming beasts, and even fellow beings into his own combat power, and with his courtyard, his “ammo capacity” was quite considerable, merely filling up his arsenal cost astronomical sums.

How to make the battlefield environment always favor oneself?

Besides the regular operation of “fighting in one’s advantageous region,” someone like Lu could grandiosely purchase an entire ecosystem and carry it with him…

This wasn’t exclusive to him; many Gardeners above Rule-level played this way.

That’s why it was too expensive…

Many seventh-tier Gardeners needed many years, even decades, to possess an “army” fitting their status.

“….Alright, where would you like it delivered?”

“No need, I’ll take it with me myself.”

Lu picked up his supplies in a simple and direct manner, with a gentle wave of his sleeve, most of the warehouse was emptied.

By this point, the matters of the courtyard were an open secret; there was no need for him to hide anymore.

“Do you have any Abyss system materials?”

“Yes, yes, I’ll check.

Warehouses A31 to A37 have them, I’ll take you there right now!”

This attendant was probably not accustomed to seeing such a generous customer who takes one warehouse after another.

“…It would be better if you have material from the Abyss Lord series, and some dragon bones too.”

If it was really about weapon upgrading, Lu Ping’an had too much to do; he could only make a list, prioritize, and proceed methodically.

Of course, the first thing was to upgrade his Main Weapon, “Little Behead (Beheading Blade).”

According to itself, it was quite pure…

its former owner died completely cleanly, and as his bound weapon, it was also half-destroyed, in some sense, it was re-cultivated by Lu Ping’an.

At least, from the mind that constantly cried out for “Blood Sacrifice” and “where to kill something,” Lu Ping’an didn’t think it lied.

“Do you have the Abyss Lord’s spine?

Preferably with some soul-styled materials…”

The Abyss Beheading Sword was among the most ancient and orthodox weapons; its forging material was “Demon bone,” most ideally the spine of the Abyss Lord itself…

Even with a regeneration ability, that was a long and painful process of Bone Extraction.

It could be said that an excellent Abyss Beheading Sword was like half of an Abyss Lord’s identity, which was why Lu Ping’an had originally favored this weapon so much.

Its potential for growth was truly delightful, and right from the start, it possessed characteristics of an “Active Weapon” like bloodthirst and soul devouring.

Under the influence of Lu Ping’an’s “Life Transformation” ability, Little Beheading, which already had life-like traits, benefited immensely.

“The strength of Mid-Level Gold is actually enough, but it can still become more complete, with a higher ceiling…..”

Originally, the Beheading Sword, a Lower Gold-tier weapon, had been specifically nurtured to Mid-Level Gold during the tough battle against Eve.

Yet, Lu Ping’an directly purchased a large amount of Abyssal materials, especially the bones of an Abyss Lord, to deepen the process of Abyss Transformation.

Abyss weapons, active weapons, the more autonomous they are, the better for me.”

Normal professionals would avoid any onset of “Self-Consciousness Awakening” or “Trait Characterization” in their weapons, as it could pose significant dangers.

However, for Lu Ping’an, the more spiritual the weapon, the easier it was to become an “Active Weapon.”

Active Weapons were something Lu Ping’an had seen before—the living weapons and armors were numerous in Mr.

Knight’s Secret Realm.

Now, Lu Ping’an was driving weapons, including the Abyss Beheading Blade, toward a more “Primitive” state.

If “going out of control” could be traded for “power buffs,” it was a win for him in every aspect.

Should they become more like independent life forms…

Lu Ping’an’s legion would naturally grow stronger.

“I need a set of boots, plus at least a pair of gauntlets or claw sets.”

The ones making the purchase orders were not just Lu Ping’an himself…..

It was merely that Chris’s request for “Dance shoes” and “Gloves” had Lu Ping’an’s head spinning.

The reason was quite simple; Chris’s current “remote-controlled body” was at least of Gold-tier, with even more explosive power.

The weapons and equipment that could satisfy him couldn’t be of lower tiers.

Even if unable to bring out Rule-level equipment, it at least had to be an equivalent-tier contamination weapon.

“Can’t you use your physical body?”

“Foolish, who would use fists if weapons are available.

Previously, there weren’t any that fit well.

Now that I am working for you, won’t you even prepare the tools?”

Lu Ping’an sighed helplessly and added a set of “boots” to the list once more…

Chris’s full-strength combat skills required claws on both front and hind limbs.

Given the current inability of his physical body to achieve perfect Beastification (as strong as before), a set of “Blade Boots” seemed necessary.

And on the list, it wasn’t just Chris who had needs.

Now, most of his Rule-level companions were practicing “karate”…

the weapons they used were not as strong as their tier, similar to what the Big Cat said, who would want to fight hand-to-hand if they had appropriate weapons, and who wouldn’t hurt if chopped?

Even Hua Xueyi, covered in blades, requested a weapon…

At Rule-level and above, her defense was indeed insufficient.

If she had to engage in close combats with bayonets, she would both hurt and could die.

Since they were all working for Lu now, getting them suitable weapons was due too.

But now might be a good time to make a large purchase, although…

Eh, Xue En, why haven’t you made a request?

That girl Meow Meow even took the opportunity to order a set of javelins.”

“No thanks, good weapons are expensive, and I’d hate to lose them.”

Lu Ping’an paused and chose not to ask the foolish question, “Can you not lose it?”

I will treat it as a long-term meal ticket for you.

Or maybe Life-points, it’s only fair you don’t lose out.”

And since it was being done, Lu Ping’an decided to go all in.

Since he had the capacity to mass-produce powerful armaments and the core members were indeed lacking in weapons, he ended up buying large amounts of material, ready to forge them slowly on the ship.

On average, it was at least one Main Weapon or Armor per Rule-level professional, a cost that wasn’t insignificant.

If Lu hadn’t recently made quite a profit off his investments, it would have been difficult to sustain.

Large sums of funds and credit points were spent, eventually exchanged in Wanjing’s grand market for various templates and materials.

Some would be formed during the journey on the Divine Boat, while others would become “Environment-Adapting” combat weapons on Mercury 42.

Finally, after completing this essential task—and while the latest news of the battlefield on Mercury 42 returned with the new round of the Divine Boat—Lu Ping’an’s team also began their journey to the Exotic Realm.

This time, compared to the hesitation and unease upon their return, the travelers were brimming with confidence and satisfaction, successful in all respects.