Cosmic-Level Demon God-Chapter 41 - 38: Chen Lin Controls Half the World, Qin Zheng Line the Streets

Chapter 41: Chapter 38: Chen Lin Controls Half the World, Qin Zheng Line the Streets

Opulent beyond belief!

Poverty really does limit one’s imagination.

Qin Shi never imagined that someone could install a life energy detection instrument worth millions in their home for daily use.

It’s like in a past life, where a tycoon keeps sharks in a tank or elephants on their land.

Qin Shi silently added the label "Tai’an Rich Sister" in front of "Crazy Woman".

"Miss Lin, your house is indeed quite large."

Lin Yunqing lived in the relatively quiet Nanjiang District of the Tai’an Metropolitan Area.

The imposing Hanhai Conqueror passed through several iron gates and drove into the villa’s private garage.

Sitting in the front passenger seat, all Qin Shi could think about was the overall social landscape of Dongxia and the vast wealth gap, reflecting an incredible divide across eras.

He felt as if he had traveled nearly a hundred years of development going from Old Factory Street to Nanjiang District, it was unbelievable.

"Children from wealthy families in the Urban Circle can demand a sports car for their birthday, while workers’ children in the Dangyang East Suburb don’t even dare ask for a pair of sneakers."

Qin Shi felt a mix of emotions. Had the initial benefits of New Star development not trickled down to the lower levels in the Old Town District at all?

He found it hard to understand.

Just as he couldn’t accept that in the Great Cosmos Era, even basic communications and internet required significant barriers to access.

"We’re here, Assistant Qin."

Lin Yunqing parked the car, and Qin Shi followed her into the elevator.

Ding Dong.

Direct to the first floor.

Entering, crossing the hallway, Qin Shi’s vision suddenly broadened.

The grand hall with a height of five meters was brightly lit, clean and orderly.

The interior decor and design style were rather old-fashioned, dominated by bright reds and warm yellows.

"This house was bought by my sister-in-law for my parents to retire in."

Lin Yunqing took off her hat and mask, used to conceal the swollen black eye.

"In the end, they went to Imperial Capital to meet old friends and won’t be back for a while, so they let me stay here temporarily."

Despite her contrary appearance, Lin Yunqing maintained proper manners.

She invited Qin Shi to sit down and then brought him a soda to quench his thirst.

"As long as the crazy woman doesn’t lose her mind, she can indeed pass for a lady of a respectable family."

Qin Shi sipped the cool drink through a straw and casually started a conversation:

"Miss Lin, is your hometown in Heng Province?"

Lin Yunqing shook her head:

"My parents are teachers, so we often moved with their job transfers. Heng Province, Yai Province, Hai Province, Imperial Capital... we stayed at all these places for a while.

My brother followed in my parents’ footsteps and is also a teacher. He was just transferred to Heng Province not long ago."

Could a teacher afford such a villa?

Qin Shi pondered privately, feeling unsure.

Unlike the previous era, the Education Department in Dongxia is quite prestigious, comparable to the Martial Arts Association that spans most of the River System, both are powerful and independent entities.

This has led to academic hierarchy and mountains of the Martial Arts Association, becoming notable barriers that prodigious talents from humble backgrounds must crash against.

It’s really hard to break through these limitations without connections or luck.

Lin Yunqing sipped her tea and continued:

"However, my father is indeed a native of Heng Province. I remember there’s an old saying in Heng Province: ’Half the world is Chen’s and Lin’s, while streets are filled with Qin’s and Zheng’s.’

These are big surnames. During the initial stages of New Star development, these reputable families were the first to participate.

As they expanded and settled, they formed the local structure.

Many people say that behind every major New Star development lies a collection of family histories, and that’s not far from the truth."

Chen, Lin, Qin, Zheng.

Qin Shi repeated these names in his heart, although his own surname "Qin" was among them.

He had no connection with the renowned Qin Family of Yan City.

The continuous development over hundreds of years saw these surnames and bloodlines spread and grow everywhere.

Apart from the so-called "main family," countless offshoots have proliferated.

Just like in the previous era, when those with the surname Liu claimed descent from the Han Dynasty, and those with the surname Zhu claimed to be descendants of the Ming Dynasty.

It can’t be taken seriously.

"Tai’an Metropolitan Area has a lot of Chen’s and Lin’s, while Yan City and Zhou City have more Qin’s and Zheng’s."

Lin Yunqing held her tea cup with both hands:

"When I first saw your surname was Qin, I thought you were from the Qin Family of Yan City, not expecting you to be from Old Factory Street.

The Old Martial path is less costly compared to the New Martial path, but to get started and go far, one still needs family resources or sponsorships."

"Sponsorships?"

Qin Shi was curious.

"Among the nine Ancient Stars and twenty-five administrative New Stars of Dongxia, there are quite a few students from humble backgrounds who are admitted to the Four National Universities, top-level academies.

But developing life energy requires substantial investment, so the Education Department has launched assistance programs for various career paths like Martial Artist, Mechanic, and Spiritual Ability User."

Lin Yunqing explained.

"For example, for Martial Artists, there are three categories: Scorching Sun, Shining Moon, and Radiant Star.

Each category offers interest-free loans ranging from millions to over billions, as well as non-repayable support funds. These are grants from the Education Department, essentially public funds."

Qin Shi’s eyes lit up with excitement.

As an Old Martial genius certified by Lao Liang, he wondered which category he could qualify for?

Even for the "Radiant Star" level, there are interest-free loans amounting to millions, along with growth funds provided by the Education Department.

That would be enough to ensure a comfortable life with ample high-energy food and other resources.

It would also allow for the formation of professional teams, and support for medical, nutritional, and equipment needs.

Noticing Qin Shi’s interest, Lin Yunqing, who had her Dao Heart broken, suddenly perked up.

"I remember Assistant Qin is about to take the college entrance exam, which school are you aiming for?"

Qin Shi thought:

"I would love to attend one of the Four National Universities, but they may not accept me."

He carefully chose his words to respond formally:

"I haven’t made a definite plan yet. I’ll see the results of the placement test at the start of the semester before making a decision."

If I could break the First Limit and increase my life energy to over twenty points.

I could reach the base admission score for Qiguang Heng University and Jia Kai Science University.

As for the legendary and nearly unattainable Four National Universities—"Southwest United," "Huabei Imperial Capital," "Resurgence Tongwen," "Yangchen Museum."

That’s just a dream for those who are already halfway into the Specialized Level Martial Artist Reserve.

"I think Qiguang Heng University is great, with strong faculty and rich courses for the Martial Arts path. Assistant Qin should consider it,"

Lin Yunqing blinked her eyes.

Since her Dao Heart was shattered and she was forced to her knees.

She might as well go all out and let those snobbish folks at Qiguang Heng University experience it too.

Putting a meticulously trained genius from the hidden Old Martial Sect into the New Martial-dominated Qiguang Heng University!

The spectacle would be amazing.

"Kekeke, imagine the freshmen crushing those seniors, watching their faces twisted in humiliation! Just the thought makes me giddy!"

Lin Yunqing couldn’t help but chuckle, her brief elegance completely gone.

The crazy woman was at it again.

Qin Shi’s mouth twitched, as if Qiguang Heng University, the top school in Heng Province, was hers to manipulate.

How could one just enter at will?

"Miss Lin, may I borrow your life energy detection instrument?"

Finishing his soda, Qin Shi got straight to the point.

"Oh, sure. I’ll take you to the basement."

Lin Yunqing’s eyes rolled mischievously, already plotting to get Assistant Qin to Qiguang Heng University.

Having the Old Martial Sect’s genius tear through the New Martial bastion... how would those professors save face?