After witnessing Shen Lang's formidable strength and learning of his glorious achievements, Qin Long and the other task force members harbored no doubt about Shen Lang's words.
Soon, Qin Long and the other task force members all drank water infused with the Nine Flower Jade Dew and left the armory to gather at the Martial Guard Department square.
"Little brother, time is short, pick a set of equipment."
After Gu Qinghan also drank a cup of water, she said to Shen Lang.
"Okay—"
Upon hearing Gu Qinghan's words, Shen Lang quickly put on a bulletproof helmet and vest, but removed his golden silk armor.
Shen Lang handed the golden silk armor to Gu Qinghan and said, "Sister, this golden silk armor is impervious to blades and spears, and immune to water, fire, and all poisons. It can also absorb the impact of bullets and cold weapon attacks. Even if shot or slashed, it won't damage internal organs. Wear it."
"What?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Gu Qinghan could not hide her shock and said, "Little brother, I heard that there is only one golden silk armor in the world that is impervious to blades and spears and immune to water, fire, and poisons, and that is the legendary Golden Armor. Could this be it?"
"Sister guessed correctly, this is the Golden Armor."
Shen Lang smiled upon hearing this and said, "Today's mission might be dangerous. Wearing it will make you safer, sister."
"No—"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Gu Qinghan said, "The Golden Armor can save lives in critical moments, how can you give it to someone else so casually? Little brother, hurry and put it on."
Gu Qinghan was deeply moved by Shen Lang's actions, but she still wished for the Golden Armor to be worn by Shen Lang.
Gu Qinghan would rather be injured and die herself than see Shen Lang injured and die.
"If you were truly someone else, then I wouldn't give it to you, but you are my sister."
Facing Gu Qinghan's refusal, Shen Lang did not take it back. Instead, he directly forced the Golden Armor onto Gu Qinghan and said, "Although I am young, my martial arts cultivation has reached the perfection stage. Even if I encounter someone stronger than me, I can guarantee that I will be invincible. As for you, sister, you often undertake dangerous missions, facing wicked criminals. A moment's carelessness could lead to injury or even death. Therefore, you need this Golden Armor more than I do. From now on, this Golden Armor belongs to you. When I am here, I will protect you, sister. When I am not, let it protect you in my stead."
What?
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Gu Qinghan was startled. She could never have imagined that Shen Lang not only wanted her to wear the Golden Armor but also wanted to give her this life-saving treasure. This Golden Armor was rumored to have belonged to Huo Qubing, the Champion Marquis of the Han Dynasty. Wearing it, Huo Qubing faced hail of bullets and arrows, fought countless battles unscathed, and became a legendary war god. If auctioned, the value of this Golden Armor would be at least a hundred million, perhaps more. Shen Lang was willing to give such a treasure to Gu Qinghan; how could she not be shocked, how could she not be moved?
Gu Qinghan wanted to refuse again, but she saw Shen Lang shake his head, signaling her not to speak.
"Thank you... Little brother."
Finally, Gu Qinghan said a word of thanks to Shen Lang, then took off her bulletproof vest and put the Golden Armor on underneath.
Shen Lang was 1.9 meters tall and as stout as a small mountain, but Gu Qinghan was 1.75 meters tall, with a tall and slender figure. Logically, Gu Qinghan's figure should not be able to wear this Golden Armor. However, the most miraculous thing about this Golden Armor was that it could shrink or expand according to the wearer's physique. When Gu Qinghan put it on, the Golden Armor slowly contracted, quickly fitting Gu Qinghan from her arms to her neck, from her back to her chest, leaving no gap, not even a strand of hair. Logically, such a tightly enclosed garment would be stifling and uncomfortable for the wearer. However, Gu Qinghan found that after wearing the Golden Armor, she only felt a cool sensation emanating from it, making her feel indescribably refreshed and comfortable. Miraculous, Gu Qinghan could only exclaim "miraculous" in her heart. She suddenly began to understand why this Golden Armor was called a supreme treasure. Now, she thought, a price of one hundred million was too low; if it were auctioned, the price could tenfold.
"Sister, I'll give you this too."
While Gu Qinghan was marveling, Shen Lang took a dark tube from his pocket and handed it over, saying.
"Little brother, what is this?"
Seeing the dark tube in Shen Lang's hand, Gu Qinghan asked with curiosity.
"Its name is the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles."
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Inside this dark tube are hidden hundreds of poisoned steel needles. Once the mechanism is pressed, hundreds of steel needles will be instantly fired, powerful enough to kill a Heavenly Realm expert."
"Sister, keep this with you, but do not use it unless absolutely necessary, because the moment hundreds of needles are fired, the internal mechanism will be destroyed and cannot be repaired. The launcher will become scrap metal."
Shen Lang had studied the internal structure of the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles and found the designer of this hidden weapon to be a genius. Unless the designer were to be resurrected, no one else could create such a hidden weapon.
"This is the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles?"
Taking the dark tube from Shen Lang's hand, Gu Qinghan said with disbelief, "The Tang Sect's strength is far inferior to the Five Great Families, yet they are known as the 'Sixth Family.' A most important reason is that the Tang Sect possesses the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles. Its power makes any family dare not easily provoke the Tang Sect. I never thought I would see the Tang Sect's foremost deadly weapon one day."
"Sister, I will tell you how to fire it."
Shen Lang pointed to the dark tube and said, "This protruding button is the firing mechanism of the Stormy Pear Blossom Needles. As long as you press it with force, hundreds of poisoned steel needles will instantly burst out."
With that, Shen Lang glanced at Gu Qinghan's equipment belt and said, "Sister can hang it on your belt. Once you encounter a formidable enemy and your life is threatened, you can smoothly draw it out and fire."
"Little brother, you are so good to me, sister."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Gu Qinghan suddenly stepped forward, embraced Shen Lang, and said, "In this world, apart from my parents, no one has ever been so kind to me. Thank you."
"Tit for tat, sister is too polite."
Facing Gu Qinghan's embrace, Shen Lang openly embraced Gu Qinghan and said with a smile. However, as the twenty-five-year-old, hot-blooded young man and woman, Gu Qinghan and Shen Lang, embraced, they soon smelled a fatal allure from each other, and their hearts rapidly changed. Just as Gu Qinghan and Shen Lang's breathing became rapid, Qin Long walked in and said somewhat apologetically, "That... Director Gu, Brother Shen, I don't mean to intrude, but time is up, and we should depart."
The two who were embracing instinctively separated upon hearing Qin Long's words.
"Okay, I understand."
Facing Qin Long, Gu Qinghan's face once again became cold. While Gu Qinghan was speaking, Shen Lang first chose a black Han sword from the cold weapon rack, and then put on a black mask.