Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don t Call Me a Demon!

Chapter 359: Chapter 253: Commission Research and Development (Second Update)

Half an hour later, Su Jie arrived at a relatively flat area.

He took out the rocket artillery again. This tens of tons big guy was placed on the level ground. Su Jie looked around and then pointed at a spot, saying, “See that forest over there, we’ll hit that place.”

Zhu Zhangqi personally went into action, adjusting the orientation and elevation of the rocket projectile to form an angle with the horizon, and after triple checking everything was correct.

“Master Su, it’s been aimed.”

“Then what are we waiting for, fire.”

At Su Jie’s command, the disciples who had been waiting there pressed the activation device.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

As the spiritual stone propulsion devices at the rear of the rockets were activated in sequence, the rockets emitted rolling spiritual power glows. The 220 mm, 280 kg tail-fin rockets dashed out one after another. In less than 20 seconds, all 32 rockets were launched, their foldable tail fins snapping open, stabilizing the flight of the projectiles.

After a brief flight, the rockets fell at the predetermined location.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the forest designated by Su Jie, 32 rockets landed and exploded, but instead of flames, a large amount of acid splashed out.

A terrifying scene unfolded: the trees touched by the acid solution were directly corroded and dissolved, and the ground became pockmarked, dissolving into numerous deep pits.

The 32 rockets weren’t especially precise, but the area of damage they covered was enormous.

The trees within the killing range were in trouble; they looked as if they had been gnawed by dogs. Large ancient trees were corroded and fell, leaving the ground looking like the surface of the moon.

“This… This method of attack…”

Seeing this scene with his own eyes, Zhu Zhangqi suddenly stood up, his mouth forming an ‘O’ shape, standing there like a wooden man.

The other disciples were more or less the same, staring agape as if they had been hit on the head with a stick.

In the past, they had been dedicated to researching combat puppets that were stronger in defense, faster, more powerful, and had more capabilities.

They had never imagined that a rocket artillery, which seemed so ordinary and as if it had been cobbled together from junk, could deliver such terrifying firepower in a short period of time and strike at an enemy from extreme range.

This distance had already far exceeded the limit of what Yunling Realm disciples could attack, even when controlling swarms of insects it wouldn’t reach that far.

“Little Zhu, how much does one of these rocket artillery vehicles cost to make, and how much does it cost to fire just once?”

Su Jie chuckled lightly and patted Zhu Zhangqi’s shoulder standing beside him.

Zhu Zhangqi quickly did some calculations in his mind and exclaimed in surprise, “We used cheap materials, so a single rocket artillery vehicle costs around 200 spirit stones. The cost per rocket fired is 3 spirit stones each, plus other materials, the price to produce each rocket projectile is 5 spirit stones. To fire all at once would be just 160 spirit stones, of course, this doesn’t include the value of your poisonous insect acid.”

Such power at such a cost was an extremely high value for money. Though at first glance, firing a salvo of rocket artillery required 160 spirit stones, equivalent to an Outer Disciple’s annual income or the price of a low-grade lower-level magical artifact.

But these 32 rockets covered such an extensive area, and their power was so astonishing, the value for money was incomparable.

“So now you understand why I wanted to develop this kind of rocket artillery and had you use inexpensive materials.”

Su Jie’s smile grew bigger as he gestured with his hands, “Think about it, if we were to possess a hundred, or even a thousand of this kind of rocket artillery, all firing at once, can you imagine the scene?”

Upon hearing this, everyone on site shuddered simultaneously.

Zhu Zhangqi finally understood why Su Jie had repeatedly asked him to reduce costs.

If indeed they could get a few hundred rocket artillery vehicles, the killing power of firing all at once would be incomparable.

Perhaps they couldn’t threaten the Secret Realm, and posed little threat to Inner Sect Disciples, but most Outer Disciples, faced with the overwhelming assault of rocket artillery, would find it difficult to defend effectively and could only hope to dodge quickly enough.

“Master Su, I understand now. You want to use these rocket artillery pieces to confront those of the Righteous Sect outside, wreaking havoc on their Outer Disciples.”

Zhu Zhangqi became excited. Making such rocket artillery was not difficult for him, and after becoming proficient, the production speed could be made even faster.

“As long as you understand. Our Sect is heading into a great battle soon, and this rocket artillery will be our Puppet Hall’s trump card. You start by making thirty rocket artillery vehicles, and then I will personally find the Sect Master and show him the fruits of our Puppet Hall’s labor. Once we pass the Sect Master’s inspection, funding for the Puppet Hall will start rolling in.”

Su Jie laughed heartily, confidant that once the rocket artillery’s effectiveness was demonstrated, Sect Master Zhang Junwei would not skimp on investing in the war effort.

On one hand, this would secure benefits for the Puppet Hall and also help to establish a reputation for both the Puppet Hall and for Su Jie himself, facilitating future endeavors.

“We will do as you say, Master Su.”

“The Sect Master will definitely see us in a new light.”

“Who would have thought that something so cheap could produce such deadly force, I originally thought that puppets had to be made in human form to maintain their combat capabilities.”

The many disciples looked on fervently— if they could realize Su Jie’s idea, their Puppet Hall would make a massive impact.

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After arranging the tasks for the Puppet Hall, in the following days, Su Jie started to study the abilities he had gained mastery over after visiting the Secret Realm, mainly concerning the modifications of the human body.

Later, Su Jie also visited the Alchemy Pavilion. The head of the Alchemy Pavilion was Tang Peiqing, an Elder well-known to Su Jie.

“Master Su, please come in quickly. Are you here to see the Pill Master?”

A disciple from the Alchemy Pavilion scurried over. The recent commotion about Su Jie taking the position of the Puppet Hall’s master had become well known.

Many openly said that Su Jie was squandering his great talent and aptitude, so his appointment as a hall master was common knowledge among the Ghost Ridge Palace disciples.

“Not so fast, I want to ask for your Alchemy Pavilion’s help to develop a few kinds of elixirs that can be made from common materials plus Blood Marrow Crystals, with the cost and difficulty of creation being as low as possible.”

Su Jie took out a piece of paper with his requirements written on it.

“Slimming pills, whitening powder, near-sighted pills.”

The disciples who had gathered around were somewhat astonished as they looked at Su Jie’s list of requests.

“Well, Master Su, our Alchemy Pavilion doesn’t offer this service. If you want to purchase elixirs, we’ll try our best to meet your needs if we have them.”

One of the disciples replied, somewhat embarrassed. The elixirs Su Jie wanted to be made seemed unusual and didn’t appear too difficult to make, it’s just that the Alchemy Pavilion had no precedent for such requests.

“The payment will certainly not be shortchanged,” Su Jie stated.

With a pat to his storage bag at his waist, a series of mid-grade Spirit Stones emerged and floated in the air.

Gurgle!

The disciples’ eyes widened, and they swallowed hard, hearts racing with excitement.

“Haha, Su Jie, when you come to my territory, how can you not contact me first?”

At this moment, a burst of laughter sounded.

Elder Tang Peiqing appeared in sight, obviously informed by the disciples.

“Elder Tang, I was planning to look for you after dealing with some matters,” Su Jie replied with a smile, explaining his intentions.

“These types of elixirs, huh, are for mortals?”

Elder Tang Peiqing glanced at the list of elixirs and realized that these were made specifically for mortals. In the past, some wealthy cultivators refined such potions for the sake of their descendants in the mortal world.

“The difficulty shouldn’t be too great. Please do me a favor, Elder Tang.”

The alchemists were like the chemists of the Tianyuan World, capable of creating amazing elixirs for regenerating limbs, increasing cultivation, and explosive improvements in battle. As long as they dedicated their efforts, they would certainly be able to develop the elixirs Su Jie had requested.

And Su Jie’s pursuit of these elixirs was also to increase the revenue streams for the Jieke Group, creating new flagship products besides the Tianyuan Hair Growth Liquid, to avoid a shortage of funds.

“A small matter. You guys go and work on the research,” Elder Tang Peiqing brushed it off as trivial, directing a few disciples to assist Su Jie with the task, leaving them with faces full of joy at the rare opportunity to earn extra money.

Afterward, Su Jie entered Tang Peiqing’s reception room, where the two enjoyed tea, played chess, and conversed.

“Your master, Taoist Qiu, mentioned that you’ve been studying human body modification techniques recently,” Elder Tang Peiqing casually inquired while playing chess.

“Mainly because advancing to the Secret Realm gave me a new understanding of our sect’s Hundred Poison Refining Gu Scripture and the Three Secrets of Gu Master. I’m looking to make breakthroughs by trying to modify human bodies.”

Su Jie opened his left hand, and a human-faced moth appeared on it. As Su Jie fed it Spirit Stones, the moth’s size expanded, becoming stronger.

“Elder Tang, now that I have the ability to transform poisonous insects, I was wondering if it’s possible to apply this ability to the human body, compensating for the Gu Master’s weakness in close combat. I heard from my master that you had researched a Cultivation Technique in this area before, so I wanted to ask for your advice.”

Elder Tang Peiqing asked, “Why not directly learn the Human Worm Refining Technique? That can fundamentally alter the weakness in close combat.”

“Elder Tang, the Human Worm Refining Technique has some dangerous side effects. If something goes wrong, it could lead to serious problems.”

Su Jie shook his head; he couldn’t bring himself to cannibalize, plus Su Jie had poisonous insects and the Ghost Bride to protect him, as well as various spells and the Purple Cloud Heavenly Thunder. It wouldn’t be easy for anyone to approach him.

Su Jie approached Elder Tang Peiqing with this topic not because he wanted to learn the technique himself, but to prepare for the upcoming war on Blue Star.

Elder Tang Peiqing glanced at Su Jie, understanding his concerns. There were quite a few Demon Cultivators in Ghost Ridge Palace who shared such thoughts—a few could be decisive killers, but not everyone could stomach consuming their own kind. Of course, even so, it didn’t stop them from killing others.

“Do you know what Spiritual Quality is?”

“I don’t.”

This was the first time Su Jie had heard of such a concept.

“Every person’s Spiritual Quality is different. The Human Worm Refining Technique allows one to devour others’ Spiritual Quality and transform it for combination, gaining better compatibility with one’s Lifebound poisonous insect.”

Elder Tang Peiqing, with his wealth of experience and deep knowledge within the Ghost Ridge Palace, easily clarified Su Jie’s confusion with some simple pointers.

To Su Jie’s own understanding, so-called Spiritual Quality might be something similar to genes.