Age of Evolution

Chapter 15: 9-layer Gun River

Translator: 549690339

Lin Zhen sent the potion ratio, and transferred ten million to the Base City Technology Department’s account. He soon received a response.

“Your order has been received. Please wait patiently for ten days. After ten days, we will deliver the potion to your location. The delivery address is Gale Martial Arts Hall, recipient Lin Zhen, please confirm if the information is correct?”

“The information is correct.”

Lin Zhen replied, and the order was completed.

Having spent half of his twenty million, Lin Zhen did not stop shopping, as he still had other choices to make.

The second item he chose was a martial arts technique.

Every martial artist needs to practice their own technique. Nowadays, it is very convenient to purchase techniques, as almost any technique can be found online.

When purchasing a martial art technique, it is in the form of a chip, not a book or a computer screen display. Along with the chip, a virtual helmet is provided, which is bound to the user’s genes and can only be accessed by the user. This prevents one person from buying a technique and everyone else from learning it.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of martial arts techniques to choose from. Martial artists must make the correct choice based on their preferences and habits to find the most suitable method for themselves.

The top martial artist in Hua Xia, Gale, uses a sword as a weapon, so many students at Gale Martial Arts Hall choose sword skills. The creator of the Gale Sword Skill is Gale himself.

In addition to the Gale Sword Skill, there are many famous martial artists’ signature techniques for sale online, as well as many unknown ancient books.

It was initially thought that Lin Zhen would choose sword skills like most Gale students. However, he unexpectedly chose an ancient book.

“Nine Layers Spear River, second and third layers.”

The Nine Layers Spear River is an unknown ancient book. Currently, the third layer is present in Gale Martial Arts Hall, and even online, only the second and third layers are available. The first layer is nowhere to be found.

These two layers once caused a boom in learning spear techniques, as the techniques recorded were profound. However, because there is no first layer as a foundation, studying them proved too difficult. People found, after years of research, that it was impossible to comprehend the techniques without the first layer. As a result, these once-popular books declined, and their prices fell. The second layer now sells for two million, and the third layer is only one million.

The only costlier aspect is that each ancient book requires points, five hundred points each. This was slightly painful for Lin Zhen, as points are widely applicable, and he was spending a thousand.

Others may find the price to be too high, considering most people would think the second and third layers are not valuable without the first layer. Nowadays, these two books are unpopular online.

However, Lin Zhen knew that the first book did exist, and even the fourth book existed too. They were hidden after being acquired by someone who was waiting for an opportunity to sell them for a high price. Online sellers receive sixty percent of the sale price of each book sold.

When the first book of Nine Layers Spear River appears, the prices of the second and third books will skyrocket, as the technique itself is a powerful method. Once the first three layers are mastered, one can match the strength of the War God Realm.

According to Lin Zhen’s knowledge, the second book had once been sold for a hundred million, and the third for over five hundred million. Now, he could buy both books for three million, which he considered an excellent bargain.

Lin Zhen had learned the first book of Nine Layers Spear River in his past life. As for the second and third books, he had never been able to afford them.

As for the fourth book and beyond, Lin Zhen knew they were not on Earth yet. They would only appear after the end of the first thousand years of the God Transformation Calendar, in the second great human transformation, which was only a dozen years away.

In martial arts, spear techniques are the most challenging to learn. As the saying goes, it takes a month to master the staff, a year to learn the knife, and a lifetime to practice the spear, making spear techniques the most profound.

Since Lin Zhen had already learned the first layer, he would only need a good spear and some time to familiarize himself with it. Then, he could relearn the second layer, laying a solid foundation.

Seeing Lin Zhen choose the second and third layers of the Nine Layers Spear River, Dongfang Jun couldn’t help but shake his head slightly: “Lin Zhen, this choice is a bit rushed. Without the first book, what’s the use of having the second and third? Sigh! Nevermind, you’ll know not to waste money once you learn your lesson.”

Lin Zhen nodded to Dongfang Jun: “Thank you for the reminder, but I believe these two books have some value. I’m also planning to practice spear techniques. Studying them should give me some insights.”

After saying this, Lin Zhen went on to choose a weapon.

He had learned spears, swords, and blades in his previous life, but he still felt that the most suitable weapon for him was a spear. Now that he had chosen the Nine Layers Spear River, he naturally needed a good spear.

A truly suitable good spear also needed to be customized, and Lin Zhen did not have the financial means to do so at present. He could only choose a spear that was close enough.

A good spear not only needed to be the right weight but also had to be resilient. It couldn’t be too fragile or too elastic, otherwise it would lose its sharpness.

In the end, he chose a Black Dragon Spear developed and crafted by the Capital Technology Department. It was a second-generation product, made of a variety of metals, weighing up to 150 pounds, and had excellent resilience.

The spearhead was made from the mysterious iron collected from the Earth’s core, which was extremely sharp and heavy.

For Lin Zhen at this stage, such a spear was still too heavy. If he was promoted to a high-level warrior, it would be easier to use.

However, Lin Zhen had his own plan. He was already at the level of a third-level warrior, and after practicing for a few more days, he would be able to reach the peak. When the Genetic Potion arrived, he could optimize it.

Lin Zhen estimated that after using the Genetic Potion, he could at least reach the peak of a sixth-level warrior, or even the realm of a seventh-level warrior. By then, using the Black Dragon Spear would no longer be a problem.

The Black Dragon Spear cost Lin Zhen another five million, and he still had two million left in his hands.

Seeing that Lin Zhen had decided to choose a spear, Dongfang Jun didn’t say anything. Every martial artist had their own unique habits, and there was nothing to say about Lin Zhen using a spear.

With the remaining two million, Lin Zhen didn’t save anything. He spent one million first to buy the right to use the advanced fitness venue in the martial arts hall for half a year.

The advanced fitness venue could help the martial artist train in many aspects, such as punching power, speed, nerve reaction, and physical strength, giving the best training effect.

With the remaining one million, Lin Zhen purchased five alloy flying knives for 200,000 each.

Lin Zhen had his own idea of purchasing alloy flying knives. He was a spiritual mind master, and a spiritual mind master’s weapons could be flying knives, flying needles, or flying shuttle-like weapons.

Attacking with these kinds of weapons controlled by spiritual power could even unleash a more powerful force than firearms. This was the power of a spiritual mind master and long-term training would greatly benefit the growth of spiritual power.

So far, Lin Zhen had spent all of his twenty million, plus one thousand points to buy the books.

Meng Dong was also finished on his side. He chose the first book of the Broken Water Knife Skill, which had a total of three books and was worth three million for the first one alone.

He then chose a two million wide-backed Gold Knife, which had a strong and aggressive knife technique, which was also suitable for him as a naturally strong warrior.

The five million was spent, and both finished their purchases.

“Very good, you’ve both made your own choices. Now you have two days off, and within those two days, I hope you can handle your family affairs and then return to the martial arts hall. From the moment you join Gale Martial Arts Hall, you are a member here and must put the interests of the martial arts hall first.”

Both of them nodded, and the two days were just about enough time to take care of their family affairs.

Dongfang Jun was leaving, and Zhao Liang said goodbye to Dongfang Jun with the two of them. They also familiarized themselves with the environment of the martial arts hall, and after spending a while there, the items Lin Zhen and Meng Dong had purchased were delivered.

Locking the Black Dragon Spear, the virtual helmet core chip of the Nine Layers Spear River, and the other items in his own private safe, Lin Zhen carried the five alloy flying knives with him and prepared to leave with Meng Dong.

“Alright, now I’ll take you both home.”

“Thank you, Brother Zhao, but we can just go home by ourselves.”

Both of them didn’t want to bother Zhao Liang any longer, so they said their goodbyes and walked home.

Lin Zhen was excited on the way home, finally officially entering Gale Martial Arts Hall and receiving many benefits. This time, he could give his family a surprise.