At Qing Shuang's warm invitation, Shi Feng agreed.
Because of the system update, he didn't have enough time, so he could only go after the update was complete.
Soon after, Shi Feng and Qing Shuang added each other as friends, so they could immediately know when the other was online and contact them anytime.
Inside the Dark Cavern, players couldn't use communication tools, but only players within the Dark Cavern itself could communicate with each other; those outside were unable to receive or send messages.
After logging off, Shi Feng didn't idle around.
He immediately called over Liang Jing and instructed her to purchase some of the latest training equipment right away.
Nowadays, with advanced technology, some of the newest training devices could help people master their own strength faster. However, in the past, these machines were useless for those who only wanted to increase their strength or stay fit, and they were expensive—each costing millions of Credit Points—so no major fitness centers had purchased them.
Even martial arts training halls used older models of training equipment.
Now, before the major powers that had entered the Divine Realm turned their attention to this area, he needed to buy them in bulk. Otherwise, it would be difficult to purchase them later, just like the current situation with Virtual Reality Pods.
"Master Shi Feng, the quantity you want to purchase is too large, requiring a huge amount of funds. It far exceeds the budget you can allocate. I must report this to the board of directors and wait for their approval." Liang Jing looked at the ten-plus latest-model training machines Shi Feng wanted and was quite speechless.
These latest-model training machines used intelligent systems to help correct the application of force and strength. Aside from that, they had no other functions, yet each cost 2 million Credit Points—outrageously expensive. Almost no one on the market bought them, and now she was being asked to purchase over a dozen. It was a complete waste of money.
"No need to report to the board. I'm buying these with my own money. You just need to find a seller and negotiate a price," Shi Feng said with a smile.
When Liang Jing heard that Shi Feng was personally buying so many training machines, her jaw dropped, and she was stunned for a good while.
She knew Shi Feng's background quite well. He was definitely not some wealthy heir; just a university student about to graduate. If it weren't for his martial arts mastery and his boundless potential for the future, he wouldn't have his current status.
Now, Shi Feng suddenly producing tens of millions to buy training machines—it was truly shocking.
"Alright, stop staring blankly. This needs to be done immediately. You just need to go negotiate the price. If the price is cheaper, I might buy even more," Shi Feng ordered.
Hearing Shi Feng say this, Liang Jing was completely bewildered. She had no idea where Shi Feng got so much money? She even suspected that his previous identity and background information were fake.
To buy such useless training machines costing 2 million each as if they were cheap cabbages.
However, since Shi Feng was the one spending the money, she could only comply. She then left the training room to arrange everything.
Shi Feng could naturally see Liang Jing's shock. But he wasn't going to explain why.
These training machines looked outrageously expensive now, but once the major powers shifted their attention to players' personal control, these latest models would be impossible to buy even if you wanted to.
In his previous life, when the major powers wanted to train experts, these latest training machines were essential. Although their effect wasn't as good as having a martial arts master guide you personally, a master couldn't be by your side every minute of every day to provide personal instruction. With these machines, you could receive immediate corrections and guidance at any time. Combined with a martial arts master, the results would be far greater, and a batch of experts could be trained quickly.
So the price of these once unpopular training machines skyrocketed. Moreover, these machines required advanced intelligent systems, and production was slow—only a small number could be made each year. The price jumped from the original 2 million Credit Points per unit to 3 or 4 million, and even then, they were hard to buy.
If he didn't buy more now, there wouldn't be a chance later.
During this period, thanks to Feng Qianyu's covert assistance and various channels, the Candlelight Trading Firm had earned a lot by selling equipment and other high-end goods. Most customers paid in Credit Points, as few people had much in-game gold. So Shi Feng currently had a lot of Credit Points on hand. With additional miscellaneous income and after deducting various expenses, his Credit Points exceeded 50 million.
In the past, this would have been an enormous sum for Shi Feng, but for him now, it was no big deal. Even Youyu Weixiao didn't think much of it, because as time went on and the Candlelight Trading Firm continued to develop, it could easily earn several or even tens of times that amount in Credit Points.
After his morning routine training, Shi Feng went to guide Huo Wu and the others.
Calling it guidance was really teaching them the Void Steps.
The Void Steps was a high-level movement technique in the Divine Realm. Unlike other high-level movement techniques, this one was extremely mentally draining. Even the current Shi Feng didn't dare use the Void Steps too much in battle.
Although it was extremely taxing, it could break through mental limits and increase the brain's activity. This was Shi Feng's greatest discovery, but there was a prerequisite: the need for an S-rank Nutrient Solution.
However, learning the Void Steps was extremely difficult. Even Shi Feng had only fully mastered it recently. Whether Huo Wu and the others could learn it depended on their talent and effort.
In his previous life, countless people tried to learn various movement techniques and attack skills by studying videos of experts fighting, but very few could master them. Those who could learn high-level techniques were even rarer. The Void Steps combined breathing techniques, footwork, and body movement into a special skill, making it even more difficult than ordinary high-level techniques. It was normal if people couldn't learn it.
In Shi Feng's recent guidance, only Huo Wu and Ziyan Liuyun had grasped a slight clue, while the others were still completely clueless, not knowing what to do.
Shi Feng couldn't help them much in this regard. If they couldn't learn it, there was nothing he could do. And even if they couldn't learn it, it didn't matter. Everyone had different strengths. The Void Steps was a composite technique, so even if you couldn't master it, it would still greatly help in learning other techniques later, especially in improving a player's personal control.
Just like Huo Wu and Ziyan Liuyun, even though they had only grasped a slight clue, their control over their bodies had improved significantly. They were just a step away from entering the realm of microscopic control.
Their skill completion rate immediately jumped from around 80% to about 83%. If they could take half a step into the microscopic realm, it could reach 85%, allowing them to unleash the full 100% effect of their skills. With their top-tier equipment, they could immediately stand at the peak of the Star Moon Kingdom and become powerful experts capable of holding their own territory.
At night, the Divine Realm's update was completely finished. After drinking an S-rank Nutrient Solution, Shi Feng lay down in the Virtual Reality Pod and began his new day. (To be continued.)