Chapter 1775: Chapter 1775

1775: Chapter 1771: Path Scheme 1775: Chapter 1771: Path Scheme Amid the chaos of chickens flying and dogs jumping, various tasks were steadily progressing.

Lu Ping’an himself, this newborn Quasi-God, had repeatedly taken the stage to engage in fights.

Lu Ping’an also realized that some matters weren’t as simple as they seemed…

“These guys… They probably think Chris’s rebirth weakened me and are plotting to swallow me whole.”

Being targeted and opposed may not merely be because you are a threat to them, but because they think this is your weakest moment and intend to seize the opportunity to devour you whole.

Only then did Lu Ping’an realize that his earlier ease in the top-tier world, with so much “kindness” around, might have been thanks to the presence of some Big Cats.

These people were exceptionally pragmatic.

The top-tier Extraordinary were not overly concerned with notions of good and evil but cared more about methods of operation and pure combat power.

This was why, when Lu Ping’an first entered Wanjing’s elite circle, Chris immediately reconstituted her body and took the stage to beat up a few Quasi-Gods… With insufficient strength yet holding the Divine Foundation, disappearing someday suddenly was entirely normal.

No matter how strong Lu Ping’an appeared at the time, he still couldn’t match even a weakened Big Cat in deterring the others.

After all, fear and unease don’t stem solely from paper combat power; they require bloody carnage and the loss of lives… Instead, the fearsome reputation of notorious villains can deter attacks—an ironic reality.

Now that Lu Ping’an had advanced and the Big Cats were reborn, many Quasi-Gods and Proper Gods instead viewed Lu Ping’an’s forces as weaker than before.

After all, what could he produce now other than himself—a newly advanced Quasi-God who seemed like a non-combatant logistics type in the Life system?

Lu Ping’an only realized the strangeness of the situation as opponents jumped directly onto his face… Normally, Quasi-Gods are cunning schemers who won’t openly provoke; even if they want to trap and disgust you, they would send others to do it.

Rarely would anyone blatantly jump on your face unless their brains are damaged.

And if they do jump, it’s clearly “contempt.” If you don’t react, wouldn’t it make you seem guilty?

So, to prove his worthiness to occupy a position in the new era, he had to display his strength.

Lu Ping’an’s performance in the Plane Wars increasingly resembled that of a logistics producer; his achievements and abilities became the expectations of many Deities… In just one week, Lu Ping’an received five invitations to become a Demigod.

Ultimately, Lu Ping’an didn’t have fundamental conflicts with the Quasi-Gods.

Most of those causing trouble were merely ultra-high-level workers for the True God Church, while “rational” Deities could be exceptionally greedy at times.

Naturally, Lu Ping’an—the unlucky fellow who had fought half a war in a Plane—once again arranged battles with Quasi-Gods in his hometown city… And in his bad mood this time, he didn’t hold back.

He thoroughly demonstrated what it meant to be a super-specification Quasi-God.

Even without a Big Cat, the top combat power of the Rebirth Business Group wasn’t diminished.

Surprisingly, this method proved quite effective…

“The motion has been passed, forming a specialized legislative committee, with you, Lu Ping’an, serving as the Executive Deputy Director, expected to produce results by next month.”

Suddenly, after the motion was passed, all the Quasi-Gods loitering around Lu Ping’an disappeared without a trace.

But after Lu Ping’an obtained what he wanted, he himself became indifferent, leaving matters to his team to participate in standardization efforts while he drank tea, strolled the streets, and resumed a traveler’s leisurely life.

This isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, but with enough time and resources spent adjusting and coordinating, progress will inevitably lead to outcomes.

A standard—or rather, a selection of standardized product criteria—including categories of weapons/protective equipment, enchantments, materials, and more, would be finalized.

Next, prices would be set, followed by a bidding process… These prices would be incredibly ridiculous; any ordinary manufacturer taking the contract would go bankrupt.

In truth, it’s just part of the process—once the legislation confirms the standards, manufacturing enterprises must calculate the lowest cost and estimate potential losses.

At that point, batches would be sold at the agreed price and tested on the market.

If successful, mass production would begin on a crazy scale.

Though it may seem somewhat like insider trading… If you can manage to meet that price, you’re entirely welcome to compete.

“…Nine types of weapons, three types of armor, and four types of protective gear in the first batch?

No beast taming, mounts, magic potions, or taboo items?”

“Master, aren’t you being a bit muddled?

Newbies can’t afford the latter ones.”

Catherine’s resentment was heavy—dragged back to work overtime again, tasked with creating a standard in a week, only to see her boss’s travel selfies every night during her late shifts.

“…Blades, staffs, and claws (knuckle gloves) taking up forty percent of the share—are you aiming to prioritize the Swordsman, Lancer, and Fighter paths?

That’s indeed a solid choice; their early combat power is among the strongest.”

Merely glancing at the weapon list, Lu Ping’an deduced his nation’s development strategy.

The first batch of trainees would definitely focus on the simplest battle-profession paths, while the most numerous weapons included middle-distance long blades, long-handled weapons, and close-range short weapons—a rather excellent decision.

According to the different weapons, combat styles were determined and paired with three types of armor featuring varied materials and setups… Heavy equipment for long-handled weapons, light gear for long blades, and near-unarmored attire for Fighters.

“Calculating this way, the Fighting Series will have the most participants…”

After all, reality isn’t a game; you don’t get the bizarre phenomenon of weapons at the same tier pricing identically.

In reality, the fewer materials used and the lower the production cost, the cheaper the equipment.

A Fighter set costing 3 coins, a long sword/blade starting at 6, while heavy equipment paired with long-handled weapons might cost 12 or more.

“Any solutions for this issue?”

Lu Ping’an didn’t think mass-producing Fighters was a good idea—that profession is the easiest to die in unless one has fitting Talent abilities… But based on Lu Ping’an’s experience, if costs drove supply, more than half of the people would opt for the Fighter.

These newbies wouldn’t have the knowledge or experience for this.

Even if you explain it repeatedly, they might not listen to reason, let alone the fact that a Fighter’s kit is projected to cost over 6,000 coins—a hefty price for mere trainees.

Many might approach it with the attitude of, “Well, since it’s expected, might as well try it out,” but once a professional path is chosen, seamlessly switching later would require substantial efforts; true low-level professionals might not be able to switch at all.

“We questioned the Ministry of Education, and they may reduce the number of professional classifications, aiming for maximum Swordsmen and minimal Fighters.”

Lu Ping’an shook his head—this couldn’t be suppressed.

How could you stop newbies from choosing their professional paths?

“Their goal for us is to level the prices of kits, ensuring minimal disparities between costs of the basic sets.”

Oh, you mean bundled sales, that’s a good idea.”

By limiting weapon manufacturing costs within a specific range and adjusting armor to balance prices, ensuring protective gear and weapons aren’t sold separately.

For fragile Fighters, when weapon costs are inherently lower, protective equipment can include more enchantments to even out expenses.

Efforts should aim to prevent pricing from being the sole determiner of lifelong professional paths.

“I think the basic kits still need some magic potions.

You can’t expect them to buy on their own; a potion capable of healing wounds and stopping bleeding can save a newbie’s life many times…” Lu Ping’an had plenty of feedback on the first draft.

Through repeated discussions and adjustments, the plans constantly evolved toward perfection.