Super Soldier in the City

Ma Xingyun and that Wang Shaoqing also ran into each other by chance, at least it was by chance for Ma Xingyun, the other party sparked the former’s fighting spirit, so the two fought a match, and this fight was very enjoyable. As the saying goes, you don’t know someone until you’ve fought them. After the fight, Ma Xingyun and Wang Shaoqing had a good drink together, chatting away, and realized that Wang Shaoqing is a very interesting person, witty, generous in character, around the same age as Ma Xingyun, unpretentious, with a feeling of ’authenticity’ that really appealed to Ma Xingyun.

So the two became friends, but Ma Xingyun truly wasn’t very clear about Wang Shaoqing’s past. The two didn’t meet often. In the years they knew each other, they only had more contact after they started working together on those ventures.

There was a reason for this. The Ma Family’s Descendants were previously required to live in Ma Village, not going out much. Over several decades, the world outside changed tremendously. Not going out wasn’t an issue, but when Ma Xingyun wanted to go out, no one could stop him. When he ventured out and saw the outside world, he saw things that were so amazing they left him agape. Ma Xingyun then realized that Ma Village’s insularity was quite backward, and that money was indeed important outside, so he wanted to make money. With a group of Ma Family’s Descendants, he thought he could easily earn money, but discovered... it wasn’t that simple at all. They only had cultivation skills or could tend farms and pigs, but these skills couldn’t earn any money outside.

Actually, they couldn’t earn much money, it must be said. They couldn’t be expected to go out and still be farming and raising pigs. As for other ways to make money, it was even harder for them, as they lacked the education that was needed. Not wanting to do ordinary jobs but wanting to earn big money and enjoy life outside left Ma Xingyun extremely frustrated.

As the saying goes, a man with money feels strong, but without money, he’s weak. Ma Xingyun thought about how they were all highly skilled but couldn’t make money, and it became a great tragedy, a humiliation for him. Although there were people who wanted to recruit them, it was for jobs like bodyguards or hired thugs, which Ma Xingyun and his group would never do. After all, they were top experts in Huaxia, so resorting to being bodyguards was ridiculous.

At this time, Wang Shaoqing appeared, learned about Ma Xingyun and others’ difficulties, and immediately offered them a sum of money. Ma Xingyun naturally refused, but couldn’t resist Wang Shaoqing’s enthusiasm, so eventually, Ma Xingyun had to accept it. Afterward, Wang Shaoqing led them into the world of indulgence, experiencing the wonders and splendors of society. Ultimately, he broadened their horizons, all costs paid by Wang Shaoqing, rapidly fostering strong ties between them.

This also let Ma Xingyun see the benefits of having money, allowing him to enjoy everything he desired. But there was one thing that left Ma Xingyun feeling embarrassed; every time they went out to eat, drink, and have fun, it was Wang Shaoqing who paid, which made Ma Xingyun quite uncomfortable. So after some time, Ma Xingyun and his group wanted to earn some money to pay for their own outings. Unfortunately, due to their lack of capability, earning money through normal channels proved far too difficult.

Ma Xingyun began to look distressed, and Wang Shaoqing came to ask about the reason. Upon learning the truth, Wang Shaoqing told him not to worry since they were good friends and brothers, spending money makes no difference. However, Ma Xingyun insisted, and Wang Shaoqing ’could not resist’ his persistence, so he finally helped to figure out a solution; something that wouldn’t require much effort while still allowing them to earn easy money.

Such work exists in this world, but unfortunately, it isn’t easily found. Moreover, Ma Xingyun’s idea of big money wasn’t merely tens or hundreds of thousands. With his prowess, wouldn’t he deserve millions or billions, even more? That would be fitting for his skills.

In terms of cultivation, Ma Xingyun was right. His skills deserved millions or billions. Li Yifei spent several billion just for a Formation Method underling, not to mention a master like him, even if only used a few times in a lifetime, it would be worth the price.

The problem was there weren’t many people willing to spend that much money on a master like him, and he didn’t want to be subordinate either.

So things hit a stalemate, and Ma Xingyun wasn’t happy. He didn’t want to return to Ma Village and feel cooped up there. Having already seen the outside world, going back to that small village... While the village was indeed nice, the difference between it and the outside world was too vast.

One day Wang Shaoqing came to Ma Xingyun, saying he’d found a way to make a fortune, and it was a lot of money. As for danger... with their skills, it surely wouldn’t be considered dangerous. Ma Xingyun became interested and quickly asked what it was.

Wang Shaoqing hesitated and said this matter might be... in conflict with the law, or it might be disturbing to their moral conscience. Upon hearing this, Ma Xingyun became hesitant. After all, he had been personally taught by Ma Guang since he was young, so he was very cautious about certain matters.

Wang Shaoqing noticed his hesitation and didn’t rush, continuing to enjoy scenic spots, indulgence, and entertainments. That period probably cost Wang Shaoqing nearly tens of millions, given they were a group playing together, eating and staying at the best places, with luxurious transportation.

Ma Xingyun increasingly enjoyed this lifestyle. Thinking about being unable to make money and returning to Ma Village was unbearable. So after holding out for a while longer, Ma Xingyun proactively approached Wang Shaoqing, asking for his money-making strategy...

Wang Shaoqing seemed to have already anticipated his visit, and without teasing, quickly revealed his plan to the other.

"This... is it possible? Afraid it’s unsuitable!" As soon as Ma Xingyun heard, he wanted to shake his head. The method suggested... indeed violated family rules.

Wang Shaoqing laughed loudly, saying, "What’s the big deal, it’s just making money. We’re selling our surplus weapons to countries and people who need them. We profit, they fight wars, isn’t this very normal? Let me tell you, in this nation, countless people are engaged in this trade, and globally, even more so. Military arms dealers are everywhere. What’s stopping us from doing it? You know, Young Master Ma, you have an advantage over them. I have the channels, you have the skills, if we join forces, we’ll be invincible, quickly taking over many channels and supplies. Trust me, it’s absolutely right. Soon, we’ll make a few runs a year, and the money earned will be enough for your whims. You can spend it however you want!"

"This..." Ma Xingyun hesitated, indeed tempted. Mainly because life with and without money was too different. Not to mention other things, those fine wines and dishes, those luxurious pleasures, and those... beauties with faces as lovely as flowers were all inaccessible without money. Once Ma Xingyun got addicted to them, he wholeheartedly wanted to get money.

"Is the income really that high?" Ma Xingyun asked, tempted.

Wang Shaoqing patted his shoulder, laughed, and said, "It’s much higher than that! As long as we operate well and monopolize certain weapons, the income will be astronomical!"

"But... it’s illegal, right?" Ma Xingyun asked.

Wang Shaoqing gave a mysterious grin, then winked at Ma Xingyun, deliberately lowering his voice, "These days, what money-making venture isn’t illegal to some extent? Even opening a restaurant you have to think about skirting taxes. The things we do, how many are legally permitted? Of course, they aren’t necessarily prohibited, but we just exploit that loophole. Do you feel morally condemned? If we sell weapons to people from other countries, what’s it to us if their country becomes chaotic? If people die, so be it. The more deaths, the more money we make!"

Ma Xingyun pondered this, still unsure, saying, "That’s true, but domestically... these things are difficult to handle!"

"Hahaha, as they say, for those who know, it’s not difficult; for those who don’t know, it is difficult. Since I’ve told you, it means there’s a way, and it’s a stable one. Besides, there are some paths we need to clear ourselves, and eventually, people will come looking for us to collaborate. This, you should understand." Wang Shaoqing laughed.

Ma Xingyun was truly tempted, but at the time he was still unsure, and hesitated internally. Yet as the so-called pathway lay before him, Ma Xingyun found out the whole thing could be simplified greatly. Not only had they been trained in cultivation since young, they were also forced by Ma Guang to learn shooting and firearm knowledge, which was a habit the old man left behind. The family’s descendants must learn shooting, even tanks and artillery, and their skills were precise. So, it’s like they were cheating, effortlessly overwhelming in battle arenas, quickly clearing a path, linking up with foreign channels like Laxman and Middle Eastern arms dealers and buyers.

In just two or three years, Ma Xingyun grew bigger and bigger, the money increasing more and more, realizing this business truly offered profits manifoldly. Moreover, Wang Shaoqing always managed to acquire cheaper, even nearly cost-free weapons, no matter if it was retired weapons slated for destruction, selling them still fetched considerable money. Importantly, the other party wasn’t eager to share much of the profit, claiming he had enough to spend, so most of the money from arms sales ended up in Ma Xingyun’s pockets. The Ma Family’s Descendants he took out naturally shared a sizeable portion too, so even now they are quite willing to work with him.

As for the Global Hawk Drone, in Ma Xingyun’s words, it was Wang Shaoqing who brought the news. At that time they were in the Southern region, and upon receiving Wang Shaoqing’s message, they immediately set off to the Southern region. Arriving there, they were accompanied by a fishing boat, riding the waves out to the South Sea where they discovered the plane. Ma Xingyun and others were prepared, using Formation Method together with Wang Shaoqing, intercepting and capturing it, setting up the Formation Method ahead. When the drone flew into the area, it instantly lost signal. Just as it was about to plummet into the sea, Ma Xingyun and Wang Shaoqing jointly caught the plane.

This sounds quite easy, but in reality, it was extremely hard. A drone dropping rapidly isn’t so easily caught. If it fell into the sea, corroded by seawater, the plane’s price and integrity would significantly decrease.

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