85: Chapter 85 Powerful Cold Weapons

With a plan in place, production began immediately. Five hundred units were manufactured in just a few minutes. Upon further thought, considering the properties of the h1s alloy, these umbrellas could easily be used for sun and rain protection in daily life. Since the h1s alloy itself was a milky white, translucent material, he crafted one hundred units in the style of ancient oil-paper umbrellas. These were only eighty centimeters long and weighed a mere half-kilogram. The umbrella surfaces were decorated with patterns of bamboo, orchids, plum blossoms, chrysanthemums, plants, and landscapes using metallic pigments, making them perfect for ladies.

The melee weapons were also simple: a 1.2-meter-long, 3-centimeter-diameter rod made of x1 alloy, weighing three kilograms. The surface featured a relief of a coiled dragon. A one-meter-long straight sword could be drawn from one end, allowing it to function as a staff normally, while the long sword could be drawn for combat. Additionally, it was equipped with a multi-functional dagger.

For short-to-medium range, he used a miniature folding hand crossbow. The elastic alloy within the X1 series had an elasticity coefficient far exceeding any existing material, and the structure utilized X1Q(1) alloy. Consequently, it was very compact, measuring only thirty centimeters long and six centimeters wide when folded, allowing it to be worn on the arm and hidden under a sleeve. It had a net weight of only 0.8 kilograms. Despite its small, somewhat pocket-sized appearance, its power was enhanced rather than diminished, with a maximum range of one hundred and fifty meters and an effective range of one hundred meters. Using ordinary alloy arrows, it could pierce a five-millimeter-thick steel plate within ten meters, making it no weaker than a handgun. It could be loaded with five 20cm arrows and ten 6mm steel balls at once, and a single cocking allowed for five consecutive shots, effectively making it a repeating crossbow.

Aside from using these weapons and armor for himself and his family, he also planned to equip the employees of Tianxing Security. He believed that the combat effectiveness of special forces soldiers equipped with these items would definitely not be inferior to those equipped with firearms. Furthermore, even security companies rarely managed to apply for firearms; since Tianxing Security had just been established, equipping them with guns was completely impossible. However, applying for these cold weapons was relatively easy, allowing them to be used openly and legitimately. Taking advantage of the current surplus of energy and lack of places to spend it, he went into full production of these cold weapons. He didn't stop until the clouds cleared and the sky brightened, producing a total of fifty thousand sets, along with countless ordinary alloy arrows and steel balls. His vision for Tianxing Security was not a small domestic private security firm, but a global super security group; fifty thousand sets might not even be enough.

Gleaning a satisfied look at his maxed-out energy value, he drove down to Shenlong Terrace to clear all traces. Looking at the small lake again, water was still converging from all directions, and the water level was two or three meters higher than before. He figured that after a few more heavy rains, it would be full. He could then start releasing some aquatic fry. There was no need to sell them; as long as he raised a variety of freshwater species, he could be self-sufficient in seafood ingredients in the future.

“Brother Wu, stop for a moment. I want to show you something.” He found Wu Feng cooking in the kitchen and asked him to follow.

Wu Feng was somewhat puzzled but acknowledged him, took off his apron, and followed Cao Xiao to the underground wine cellar. Cao Xiao picked up a wooden box from the floor, handed it to Wu Feng, and said, “Brother Wu, these are the weapons and armor I’ve prepared for you all. What do you think?”

“This is... an umbrella?” Wu Feng was a bit confused and looked at Cao Xiao in bewilderment.

Cao Xiao knew Wu Feng would be skeptical, but he hadn't expected him to say it so directly. However, that was fine; no one would ever imagine that such an old-fashioned-looking black umbrella was actually a vajra umbrella. Startled for a moment, he said, “Uh! Calling it an umbrella is correct; it can be used to shield from rain normally. However, it can also allow you to move freely through a hail of bullets! You should have heard of the vajra umbrella, right? This is a vajra umbrella produced from high-tech composite materials. Its defensive power is extremely high; ordinary bullets and grenade fragments cannot cause the slightest damage to it, and even anti-materiel weapons cannot pierce it. You can open it and try using a knife on it yourself.”

Wu Feng opened the umbrella with some skepticism, drew a dagger from his calf, and stabbed the umbrella surface with force. The expected sound of tearing did not occur; the tip of the dagger stopped on the surface, unable to penetrate even slightly. Not believing it, Wu Feng increased his strength and lunged again, but it still wouldn't budge. He stroked the umbrella surface in astonishment; it didn't feel hard to the touch, but rather somewhat soft. He truly couldn't imagine what kind of material could possess such tough yet soft properties—tough like metal, yet soft like cotton cloth. Without further thought, he turned the blade and slashed across the surface with all his might. A flash of sparks appeared. Wu Feng picked up the dagger and saw that the edge was already blunt—and this was the best tungsten steel alloy knife on the market! It couldn't even leave a scratch on the umbrella! This old-fashioned black umbrella was even more formidable than the original version of a vajra umbrella; he felt only this umbrella deserved the name, as it was truly indestructible and eternal.

“How is it? Satisfied?” Cao Xiao asked with a proud smile.

“Mr. Cao, are all of these on the floor vajra umbrellas?” Wu Feng didn't answer directly; his heart was still reeling from the shock. While in the army, he had specifically studied the high-tech weaponry of various countries around the world. Even the most advanced spider-silk steel bulletproof vests were far from being this formidable. Having one such item could be explained as a newly developed high-tech material from a laboratory; it would be normal for him not to know about it, as the emergence of such a material would bring a revolutionary storm to the materials industry, and it would be reasonable for others to keep it strictly confidential. But if all these boxes on the floor contained these black umbrellas, didn't that mean this thing could already be mass-produced?

“Not all of them. There are only nineteen of these umbrellas. The others include miniature folding hand crossbows, daggers, and short rods. They come in sets, nineteen sets in total, specifically prepared for you all,” Cao Xiao said.

“Alright, let me see the other weapons first.” Wu Feng no longer knew what to say. Looking somewhat dazed, he spoke as he picked up a wooden box from the floor and opened it.

Wu Feng first took out a black dagger. He didn't ask any more questions and clapped his own dagger against the black one. The result went without saying. He then silently placed the black dagger back into the box. He opened the box containing the short rods, took one out, ignored the patterns on it, and after feeling around, drew the long sword from within. This time he didn't even try it; he put the rod back, took out the folding hand crossbow, and skillfully opened the bow arms. After cocking it, he raised his hand and pulled the trigger toward the wall five meters away. The twenty-centimeter alloy arrow buried itself completely in the wall. After putting away the crossbow, he looked at Cao Xiao calmly and asked, “Mr. Cao, I want to ask, where were these weapons purchased? Can they be ordered in large quantities?”

Cao Xiao immediately understood Wu Feng's thoughts—it was nothing more than wanting to equip the army. However, the timing was wrong; he feared that if the news leaked, others wouldn't want the product, but the material production process itself. Thus, he said to Wu Feng with extreme gravity, “I know what you want to do. To tell you the truth, these were produced by ourselves, but they are for internal use only. We won't sell a single piece, at least not for now. If I decide to sell them in the future, the first recipient will definitely be them, and without permission, I won't sell to any third party. I have that much awareness. However, you also know the importance of these things. I don't want you to reveal any news related to this. Except for yourselves, no one else—including your relatives—can be told. When using them, don't let anyone notice anything unusual. As for the specifics, Brother Wu, you handle it.”

Wu Feng's expression turned solemn. Hearing Cao Xiao's words, he knew the man understood the gravity of the situation. This was a major matter, not something a mere head of security like him could interfere with. Since the other party had put it that way, he also had self-awareness. He said solemnly, “I will issue a gag order to them. They won't use these recklessly unless it's a critical moment.”

“Then I’ll leave these things to you. Additionally, there is a set of matching protective clothing; have someone go to Biyuntian Villa to pick it up tomorrow. Let's finish cooking first; we have to head out in a bit.” Seeing that Wu Feng understood his words, Cao Xiao spoke with satisfaction.