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On their way to the logistics department, Zhao Ziqi and his two companions were walking.

"Something's not right! Zilong, we should give up on this secret realm." Lü Mingming held her phone screen up to Zhao Ziqi's eyes.

"Look, the difficulty level of Stream Fruit Mountain in the Jade Capital Pavilion database is A, not A+!"

Upon hearing that the original difficulty of Stream Fruit Mountain was A-level instead of A+, Zhao Ziqi nodded. The difficulty of the secret realm could indeed change.

In that case, if we give up on this Secret Realm - Stream Fruit Mountain, the difficulty of the next Secret Realm - Ash Land will likely increase again!

Since the Ashlands are unavoidable, going to the A+ level Secret Realm Stream Fruit Mountain to improve one's strength at this critical juncture is actually an opportunity, not a bad thing.

"The A+ level difficulty is good, but the rewards will be plentiful. Don't worry." Zhao Ziqi placed his hand on Lü Mingming's shoulder and patted her on the shoulder.

Mu Xiaotian cast an admiring glance at Zhao Ziqi.

She dislikes being timid and hesitant the most! No wonder she's a new member of her team.

Seeing that Zhao Ziqi was determined, Lü Mingming gritted her teeth and sighed, "Why did I have to go to such lengths?"

"Stream Fruit Mountain is a team dungeon where five orthodox or evil superhumans will randomly enter. Be careful then, Zilong."

Don't worry.

The Yujing Logistics Department in Haibin City supplies equipment and logistics for the entire department, and even includes equipment and logistics for neighboring provinces. Its buildings occupy a considerable area.

Mu Xiaotian said that Team Seven has a dedicated person in charge who can customize conventional weapons according to professional needs.

The materials for forging extraordinary weapons are too precious and scarce; approval can only be obtained after meritorious service, or the materials can be purchased at one's own expense.

The three arrived at a forging workshop. The room was huge and well-organized, with a forging furnace in the heating area, felt in the forging area, hydraulic presses, and all kinds of tools. The grinding area had cutting equipment, belt sanders, and so on.

As Zhao Ziqi walked in, he felt a wave of heat hit him, and in front of him was a burly white man.

The white man was about the same height as Zhao Ziqi, but he had thick legs, a strong waist, and extremely thick arms. His skin was reddish, making him a typical redneck.

Zhao Ziqi just couldn't understand why a white man was in charge of logistics at such a secretive place as the Yujing Department.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hairy hand, put down his tools, and called out enthusiastically, "Hey, Captain Sweetie, what's this... Team Seven has a new member?"

"Yes! Uncle, this is our new backbone, Zhao Ziqi. He's a hidden professional, a Secret Guard." Mu Xiaotian put her hands on her hips, smiling sweetly and proudly, and introduced Zhao Ziqi: "Uncle's name is Juli Ben. He used to be from the United States and won the weapon forging competition nine times in a row! He's very impressive."

As expected of Zhao Ziqi's good brother, Lü Mingming guessed his doubts and said, "Don't let Uncle Juli's rough appearance fool you, his daughter is a great beauty and a key member of our Yujing Department's pursuit team!"

"Young man, it's a pleasure to meet you. Don't listen to them call me Juliben; I have my own name from the Great Xia Dynasty—Niu Juli!"

Niu Juli was very straightforward. After shaking hands with Zhao Ziqi, he said directly, "I've never heard of the profession of Imperial Guard. Do you want a sword, a knife, or a spear?"

"A magic gun! Can you even build one?"

"As long as the blueprints are complete, it's possible. However, magic guns require extraordinary materials with high energy density, and ordinary materials are not up to standard." Niu Juli raised his hand and stroked his stiff beard.

"Is this enough for you?"

Unsure of what to do, Zhao Ziqi took out the Thunder Bone and placed it in his palm. It was translucent and shimmered with lightning, making it extremely extraordinary.

"Enough! That's enough! Listen to me, this is a wonderful treasure!"

"As for the materials, use this." Zhao Ziqi took out the flattened alloy rod he had 'picked up' yesterday; its strength was sufficient.

Although he had no experience in forging, Zhao Ziqi had a basic understanding of the field due to his professional talent as a member of the Imperial Guard.

Mu Xiaotian said from the side, "Uncle, Zhao Ziqi is entering an A+ level secret realm in 24 hours, we need to hurry!"

"So what are we waiting for? Listen, let's start now. We can still make it if we work overtime. Oh, we can't dawdle."

As expected of a nine-time champion in the forging competition, Niu Juli's work efficiency is extremely high.

Seeing that it would take a long time, Mu Xiaotian and Lü Mingming left, while Zhao Ziqi stayed behind to discuss the forging of the magic gun with Niu Juli.

Zhao Ziqi was unsure of Niu Juli's skills. If something went wrong and they missed the deadline for the secret realm "Stream Fruit Mountain," they would be in a very passive position.

He then asked him a few questions about forging techniques.

"Oh, boy~ Seventh boy." Niu Juli spoke with a foreign accent, mispronouncing "qi" as "seventh," and grinned, revealing his big white teeth, saying, "Listen to me, only laymen think forging is just about hammering. The true success or failure is determined 80% before the steel even hits the furnace!"

"Core dimensions, gun length, shaft, keel structure, the opening angle can't be wrong even by 1 millimeter. I have to cut it out from cardboard. Oh my god, I'm practically an engineer." Niu Juli started working.

Zhao Ziqi asked, "What about controlling the center of gravity?"

"Controlling the forging point to about 5mm before the trigger will ensure maximum accuracy. Let's choose a forging temperature of 1050℃."

"Won't it be too high?"

"Trust me, kid, you're using high-carbon steel, it can withstand temperatures of 1100℃ or higher than 850℃."

The two had a very pleasant discussion. Niu Juli was impressed by Zhao Ziqi. He hadn't expected that this young man, who looked to be under 20, would be so knowledgeable.

Zhao Ziqi thought to himself, "As expected of the forging master of the Jade Capital Department, such meticulous planning of every detail cannot be achieved without decades of immersion in the craft."

Two hours later.

Niu Juli gripped the giant pliers and took the steel out of the forging furnace. It had turned a uniform cherry red color and shone with a bright orange-red light.

After placing the steel on the felt, Niu Juli, with a cigarette in his mouth, began to hammer the end face to break up the internal pores and increase the cross-sectional area of ​​the steel.

The sound of the hammer striking was very pleasant, and Zhao Ziqi watched from the side, learning the details.

Although I have a talent for forging, I am a complete novice in practical operation and need to learn.

Seemingly recognizing Zhao Ziqi's eagerness to learn, Niu Juli would specifically explain the points to pay attention to at each step.

"Of course, the normalizing temperature needs to be heated to 30-50°C above the critical temperature Ac3, and you need to let it cool naturally! This is very important. Beginners are prone to making mistakes. Sometimes beginners are the kind of creatures that make you want to kick their butts. Of course, you won't, so your butt is safe, haha."

"Okay." Zhao Ziqi shrugged, thinking about that damned, lame, translated joke.

The Secret Guard's talent: intellect, greatly enhances his learning ability, allowing him to draw inferences from one instance to another, a feeling that is delightful.

Until dusk.

A 95cm long one-handed magic gun has been completed. It is made of solid materials, is heavy overall, and the metal surface has a dark luster.

Zhao Ziqi examined the magic gun, a sense of accomplishment rising within him; his first magic gun was finally complete.

The question was asked: "Is a polymer quenching fluid used as the quenching medium?"

"Yes, that's right! Prepare your precious lightning-struck bone, embed it into the pre-set groove, and wait for tempering to increase its toughness, then it'll be almost done!"

The one-handed magic gun hung straight down and began to be quenched. Flames rose and reflected on Zhao Ziqi's face. His eyes were fixed on the magic gun, which was bubbling with hot liquid. His anticipation grew stronger.

The moment the Thunderstruck Bone was embedded into the Demon Gun, the entire gun trembled violently; it was about to enter the realm of the extraordinary!

"Great! Everything went smoothly!"

Night fell.

Uncle Niu Juli picked up a towel to wipe the sweat from his face and neck, then attached the dark brown handle to the handle core and secured it with Corby bolts.

"Mission accomplished, Ziqi! Keep the clamps tight for 12 hours, then wait until tomorrow for the adhesive to fully cure!"

"It's even more perfect than I expected!" Zhao Ziqi stroked the magic gun, his heart filled with satisfaction. It was simply a work of art, without any flaws, and every edge was polished to a smooth and comfortable finish.

Niu Juli had already become quite familiar with Zhao Ziqi. He patted Zhao Ziqi on the back with his large, warm hand and laughed heartily, saying, "Haha, let's go! Trust me... you'll love it tomorrow. Now, we should take a shower, and then we should go have a big, satisfying meal. Damn, I'm starving!"

"Alright!"

One of them was a chatterbox, and the other was taciturn.

Silent all night.

The next day, at 10:30 in the morning.

Mu Xiaotian and Lü Mingming arrived at the workshop and saw Zhao Ziqi and Niu Juli talking about something while sitting around the magic gun.

"Wow, so beautiful!" Mu Xiaotian liked it at first sight. The front of the magic gun handle had a transparent lightning bone visible through the lines and holes. The overall lines were sharp, and the edges were rounded, giving it a very artistic feel.

Lu Mingming's eyes lit up: "So cool! Can I have one of these?"

"Sure, but only the Imperial Guards can operate this thing. Even if you build it, it'll just be a decoration for you." Zhao Ziqi said with one hand on his hip, smiling. He was in a very good mood today.

"Never mind then, extraordinary materials aren't cheap, what a pity."

Lu Mingming smacked his lips, while Niu Juli, standing beside him, put his hands on his hips and smiled with satisfaction. He was also filled with joy at being able to forge such a perfect magic gun.

"By the way, Zhao Ziqi, what's the name of this beautiful magic gun? What's it called?" Mu Xiaotian suddenly turned her head and asked, a small tuft of hair on her head trembling slightly.

"It has no name."

"what?"

Zhao Ziqi had thought of names for the Demon Gun last night, such as: Divine Thunder Gun, Thunder God Gun, Nine Thunder Demon Gun, etc... In the end, he discovered an embarrassing fact.

I'm really not suited to naming things!

So, late at night, I messaged Zhang Ming to ask about the name of the game "Magic Gun," since he's a well-known author and his naming skills are definitely better than mine. But... I haven't received a reply yet; maybe he's busy with his manuscript.

Zhao Ziqi suddenly had a brilliant idea: this name could be given to its forger, Uncle Niu Juli!

"Uncle Mighty, why don't you name this magic gun that you forged yourself?"

Niu Juli held a cigarette, then, remembering Mu Xiaotian was beside him, put it away and tucked it behind his ear, saying, "To be honest, little guys, I've really thought about its name."

The world's first handgun, called the "Tu Huo Qiang" (突火枪), originated in China, but the name of the person who forged it is now unknown. Honestly... why don't we call it the "Tu Lei Qiang" (突雷邳)? What do you think?

"Okay!" Zhao Ziqi thought the name was very good.

In the end, all three agreed that "Thunder Gun" was a good name.

"Zilong, quickly try it out!"

"Um."

Zhao Ziqi gripped the handle of the thunder gun, his skin pressed against the cool wood grain, giving it a solid feel.

At the same time, its information appears before our eyes.

[Item: Thunderclap Gun (Quality: Extraordinary) - Description: A magic gun forged with exquisite craftsmanship, imbued with lightning-attribute attack power. Note: This weapon is exclusive to the Privy Council Guards.]

at the same time.

A countdown timer appears in front of you.

[Hint: You will enter the A+ level secret realm "Stream and Fruit Mountain" in 10 seconds. Confirm? Note: You can choose to skip this secret realm.]

Staring at the notification message, Zhao Ziqi said, "Confirm."

Seeing Zhao Ziqi's serious expression, Mu Xiaotian, Lü Mingming, and Niu Juli knew that he was about to enter an A+ level secret realm.

Uncle Niu Juli pointed at Zhao Ziqi and said in a loud voice, "Good lad, I believe in the good treasure you have! You will definitely come back alive."

"certainly."

Zhao Ziqi stood upright, lifting the heavy thunder musket with one hand, feeling its weight and the energy it contained.

In that instant, he thought of a line from a game in his past life and blurted it out.

"I bloom amidst the carnage, just like the dawn..."

Whoosh! Zhao Ziqi vanished into thin air.

Mu Xiaotian and the other two were left standing there, waiting for his return.

"That kid's fancy words are pretty pretentious..." Lu Mingming muttered, determined to ask Zhao Ziqi for the full sentence when he returned.

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[You have arrived at the Trial Location for Extraordinary Awakening: Stream Fruit Mountain - Objective: Find the Divine Fruit and eliminate the final threat to clear this secret realm.]

[Note: Please set your personal nickname. (Note: If you choose not to set a nickname, you will be displayed with your real name. You can reset your personal nickname each time you enter a new instance.)]

A notification message appeared in front of Zhao Ziqi.

Nicknamed Qilin.

[Note: The nickname "Qilin" has been set.]

The sound of rushing water reached Zhao Ziqi's ears.

The stream flows through the orchard, flanked by towering mountains. The trees on both sides have yellowed branches and leaves that have long since dried up, a sign of life's depletion.

The guide information on the Yujingge APP describes the stream and orchard as lush and vibrant, with abundant branches and leaves, a stark contrast to the scene before our eyes.

As expected! The changes in the secret realm are comprehensive.

In situations like this, blindly trusting guides is worse than not trusting them at all.

"Is this really an A+ level secret realm? I'll never skip a secret realm again! This time it's actually A+ level, what am I going to do now!" The complaining man was a young man in sportswear, with an ordinary appearance, looking about 27 or 8 years old. He covered his face with one hand, extremely regretful.

What will happen to my wife and children if I die?

Zhao Ziqi sized up the young man, and strangely enough, the man's nickname automatically appeared in his mind's eye: Tomato.

He seems to be a decent person.

There were three other people, a man and a woman, around the tomato.

Nickname: Your Highness, male, in his early twenties, tall and strong, with slanted eyes and thick eyebrows, and a smile on his lips, seemingly very confident.

Nickname: Zhenjun, male, also a young man, wearing a stylish blue suit, with brown short hair, silver earrings, his chin slightly raised, looking around at the surrounding environment and other people.

Finally, nicknamed Ice Maiden, she was the only female, and looked to be only 15 or 6 years old. She was a little girl with white hair in pigtails and a height of about 160cm. She was chewing bubble gum and had a delicate, pretty face, but she was pouting, clearly dissatisfied with her teammates.

Only when Zhao Ziqi appeared did his displeased expression ease somewhat; finally, something decent had come.

The prince coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention.

"Gentlemen, I have a secret guide to this secret realm. If you want to survive, hehe... I can share some information with you."

This is an A+ level secret realm with a very high mortality rate. As you all know, having a secret manual makes a huge difference.

"We'll work together to clear the secret realm. I only want one small item: the spiritual fruit from this realm! You can distribute the rest as you like, as long as the spiritual fruit is mine!" He gave a thumbs-up at the end, glancing at Zhao Ziqi and the others with his slanted eyes.

Why aren't you saying anything?

Tomato hesitated, then finally said, "I can give up the spirit fruit, as long as I can survive and clear the level."

Zhao Ziqi put one hand in his pocket, ignoring the prince, and instead observed the surrounding situation.

According to the old travel guide, the water in the stream at Guoshan should be clear and cool, but the water next to it was steaming hot, like a hot spring, with an extremely high temperature!

High temperature...high temperature...Zhao Ziqi had a bad feeling.

"Hey!" the prince raised his voice, glaring at him. "Tomato has already stated his opinion. What about you? What do you have to say?"

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