"Is this from President Zhou?"
Li Chuxi stared at the matte metal box in front of her.
The staff member who had delivered the box nodded and said, "Indeed, it's from President Zhou."
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."
Li Chuxi nodded and examined the heavy metal box.
In the center of the box was a distinctive polished metal logo of a flame, drawing attention to itself.
"Could this be...?"
To confirm her guess, Li Chuxi immediately opened the box.
Inside were elbow guards, knee guards, chest armor, a helmet, and the main body of the combat suit.
The pieces of the Fire God Combat Suit lay quietly inside the box, cushioned by black foam.
"It's the Fire God Combat Suit!"
Li Chuxi took a closer look and realized it was part of the same series as the Fire God II suit her younger brother owned.
This meant the set of gear was worth at least a million Yan Country coins.
"I do owe President Zhou a favor," Li Chuxi thought to herself.
It seemed that after seeing her clothes becoming worn out, President Zhou had done a favor by sending her this combat suit.
Though a million Yan Country coins might not be a big deal for President Zhou, for Li Chuxi, it was a substantial sum.
"Returning it would make me seem ungrateful. I'll accept it, and later return the favor to President Zhou."
Li Chuxi took the metal box back to the private room, changed out of her torn clothes, and put on the Fire God II combat suit.
Her suit was dark blue with carbon fiber texture. Though it differed in color from Li Shiji's, it was just as stylish.
"Is this the combat suit?"
Li Chuxi moved around a bit and felt her limbs free and unencumbered.
Though it looked like a tight-fitting suit, its breathability and elasticity were far superior to ordinary clothes.
As for the armor components, they were optional.
When the armor pieces were added, the overall defensive capabilities of the suit increased.
But there was a trade-off.
With the external armor, the suit's flexibility would be somewhat reduced.
The high price of the suit wasn't just because of its materials and defense capabilities.
Even a simple, unassuming combat suit had many features.
"With this suit, I won't have to worry about tearing my clothes when I run at full speed," Li Chuxi said to herself.
After leaving the Warrior Association, it was already getting dark.
It felt like she hadn't done much at the Warrior Association, yet the afternoon had passed by quickly.
"Let's go eat at the Libo Lai Hotel. But first, I'll call Mom and let her know I won't be home for dinner tonight."
Li Chuxi called her mother and told her she wouldn't be coming home for dinner.
Afterward, she headed towards the Libo Lai Hotel.
The sunset was beautiful, the sky painted in shades of orange and red.
In the distance, the steel barriers formed a dark silhouette against the setting sun, creating an interesting contrast, as if blending industrial and ruins aesthetics into one perfect fusion.
From the boundary of the city base, Li Chuxi could even spot workers on the cranes, carefully climbing down after finishing their shifts.
"Dad is getting older. It's time for him to retire and enjoy life."
Li Chuxi muttered to herself.
In addition to becoming stronger, the desire to make money also grew stronger in her heart.
"Alright, time to keep my appointment."
With that, Li Chuxi dashed forward. Her speed suddenly increased, and she streaked through the streets and alleys like an arrow in flight, leaving a blur of motion behind.
The Libo Lai Hotel was located in the southern district of the city, towering high enough to overlook the defensive barriers and the "ruins" of the city from the last century.
Therefore, the hotel's top-floor restaurant was a favorite spot for the upper class in Jiang City.
Wealthy individuals loved sitting by the window, enjoying the luxurious atmosphere while gazing out at the distant ruins.
The restaurant even had telescopes, allowing guests to watch the fierce beasts of the hunting zone.
That afternoon, Qian Lin returned home to change into a burgundy evening suit, carefully selected his bow tie, and drove his supercar to the Libo Lai Hotel early.
When he entered the top-floor restaurant, a crowd of social elites had gathered, but Qian Lin remained the center of attention.
"Isn't this the young master of the Jiang City Chamber of Commerce?"
"He's also a talented martial artist, now a Martial Master."
"He has looks, wealth, and power, all first-rate. I wonder which young lady will be able to catch his eye."
"Do you think he's here alone? Could a young lady have invited him?"
"Don't be silly. Qian Lin is always single. Despite his warm demeanor, it's just a front for his business dealings. He's actually quite a cold-faced young master."
"So he's dining alone, then?"
The socialites whispered and gossiped among themselves.
Qian Lin's presence was so dazzling, not only because of the diamond accessories he wore but because he himself was just that radiant.
He chose a table by the window.
The waiter approached and gently asked, "Mr. Qian, how many people will be joining you today?"
Qian Lin responded gracefully, "Two."
"Please wait, the other guest hasn't arrived yet."
The waiter nodded and stepped aside.
The surrounding socialites were in a stir.
"He's not dining alone."
"Goodness, did you hear that? He's waiting for someone, and it's not the other way around!"
"Which beauty could possibly melt the heart of this cold young master?"
"I have a feeling this story will be on the headlines of Jiang City tomorrow!"
Qian Lin was used to being the focus of attention at gatherings.
He propped his chin up with one hand and silently looked out the window, gazing at the hunting zone bathed in the setting sun.
To many of the rich elites, it was simply a different kind of view.
But to Qian Lin, that view was filled with the bones of warriors who had fought to protect humanity's freedom and their families.
"When will humanity truly defeat the beasts and gain freedom?"
"Now, humans are trapped in an iron cage. They've found a temporary peace and turned to indulgence. It's truly laughable."
Qian Lin sneered, shaking his head.
As the son of the Jiang City Chamber of Commerce and a powerful Martial Master, his admirers stretched from the east to the west of the city.
However, Qian Lin was not interested in the daughters of wealthy families or prestigious noblewomen.
It wasn't that he didn't like women.
On the contrary, like any other young man, Qian Lin had his dream.
His dream was to find a partner who was strong, capable, and daring.
"Li Chuxi, Li Chuxi, when will you arrive? You're not really going to make me wait until seven, are you?"
Qian Lin's long fingers traced the rim of his crystal glass.
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