Chapter 401 - 200: Loyal and Filial, Feel Free to Make Your Request
Chapter 401: Chapter 200: Loyal and Filial, Feel Free to Make Your Request
After a round of pleasantries, he finally stated his request.
"I want a weapon: Flowing Light Star Meteor."
As soon as he said this, many of the Martial Artists in the audience who knew its value let out quiet gasps of surprise.
Flowing Light Star Meteor. This was the name of a Divine Weapon.
It was forged by the master craftsman Xue Changming, whose fame resounded throughout Ninghai.
It had passed through the hands of several Martial Saint Level experts, and it was the only one of its kind in the entire province.
Yu Chengguang smiled and nodded.
"You’ve certainly done your homework to know that this weapon is in the hands of our Ninghai Navy Department. Alright, it’s yours!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Daoxuan’s face lit up with extreme delight.
Next, Yu Chengguang looked toward Dongfang Zhen.
Dongfang Zhen appeared much more composed. He announced in a clear voice, "I won’t waste time with thanks. I’m sure all the leaders here understand. I’m a practical person!"
"I want a Thunderfire Primordial Embryo!"
The commotion in the audience grew even louder.
The Thunderfire Primordial Embryo—an extremely rare Celestial Abyss Spiritual Object that could simultaneously boost one’s Spiritual Power and contained the dual attributes of thunder and fire.
For Dongfang Zhen, this was a divine object practically tailor-made for him. It would cause the spiritual power of his Purple Thunder Monarch to skyrocket.
"You all certainly came prepared."
Yu Chengguang chuckled lightly.
"Granted."
Finally, everyone’s gaze gathered on Lin Ye.
As the top graduate, as the unparalleled genius who had awakened an SS-grade Spirit, what kind of request would he make?
Lin Ye also began by bowing to the instructors’ table and the audience to express his gratitude.
But then, his tone took a sudden turn.
"Besides the instructors, there is another senior here today whom I need to thank in particular."
Huh?
Everyone was taken aback.
Lin Ye’s gaze traveled past the VIPs sparkling with decorations in the front row and landed on an inconspicuous seat in the second row.
When Li Kai Nian met Lin Ye’s gaze, he was startled for a moment, then a brilliant smile spread across his face.
The moment Lin Ye had stepped onto the stage, he had already spotted the deputy director in the crowd—the man who had shown him such kindness by recognizing his potential.
Now, it was time to repay that debt.
"I want to thank Deputy Director Li Kai Nian."
Lin Ye’s voice carried clearly throughout the hall.
"If Mr. Li hadn’t given me the opportunity to participate in the selection back then, I probably wouldn’t be qualified to stand here today."
SWOOSH!
In the front row, Yu Chengguang, the top military and political officials of Ninghai City—nearly all the bigwigs—turned in unison to look at Li Kai Nian, who had instantly become the focus of the entire room.
Even for someone like Li Kai Nian, the pressure he felt in that moment was immense.
Yu Chengguang studied him with great interest for a few moments before remarking casually, "So you were the one with the eye for talent. Well done. Otherwise, our Ninghai might have truly let a genius slip through the cracks."
Li Kai Nian quickly stood up and bowed to Yu Chengguang.
"Mr. Yu, you flatter me! I simply felt that Student Lin Ye had extraordinary potential that shouldn’t be wasted, so I gave him a chance to participate in the selection on my own authority."
"I never expected him to ultimately become this year’s Qiming General Star. I am deeply honored to have played a part!"
Though his words were modest, Li Kai Nian was feeling better than he ever had before.
In his heart, his admiration for Lin Ye soared.
’Repaying a drop of kindness with a gushing spring... On this stage, under the watchful eyes of so many, and in front of all the most powerful people in the province, he’s repaid my favor. The way this kid handles himself... he’s nothing like a young man under twenty. He’s more shrewd and mature than some of the old foxes in politics!’
After this incident, he, Li Kai Nian, had truly made his presence known in the province’s highest circles.
This would be beneficial for his future career!
After this little interlude, Yu Chengguang brought the conversation back on track, looking at Lin Ye with a warm smile.
"Alright, now it’s time to tell us your own request."
"Whatever you want, just ask."
Lin Ye thought for a moment before speaking slowly.
"I don’t know much about Celestial Abyss Spiritual Objects. I just want one... a Spiritual Object that can perform Limb Regeneration."
"Other than that, I have no other requests."
As his words fell, the entire auditorium sank into a strange silence.
Everyone wore a peculiar expression.
Limb Regeneration?
Although such an item was rare, its value was worlds apart compared to the Flowing Light Meteor Sword and the Thunderfire Primordial Embryo.
More importantly, this thing offered no help whatsoever to a Martial Artist’s own training.
The smile on Yu Chengguang’s face faded a bit. He asked in confusion, "What do you want a Spiritual Object like that for? It offers you no personal benefits."
Lin Ye raised his head, met everyone’s gazes, and spoke with perfect clarity.
"Reporting, sir. My initial reason for joining the Qiming General Star Training Camp was to earn a reward—a reward that could cure my father."
"My father, Lin Tao, is a maintenance technician in the Seventh War Zone’s logistics department."
"In a recent battle, his maintenance team held their ground to cover the main force’s retreat. As a result, he permanently lost his right leg."
At these words, the entire hall fell silent.
Standing behind Lin Ye, Dongfang Zhen and Zhang Daoxuan’s expressions changed drastically.
They had never imagined that there was such a story behind Lin Ye’s participation in the training camp...
In an instant, a powerful sense of admiration washed over both of them.
Compared to Lin Ye’s noble purpose of fighting for his family, their own requests for resources to further their personal development suddenly seemed petty.
In the audience, Li Kai Nian took a deep breath.
He knew that every word Lin Ye spoke came from the bottom of his heart; it wasn’t a lie fabricated to win sympathy.