Suri was stunned. *There's this much to it?*
No wonder Sister Bao'er kept shaking her head when Ninth Uncle suggested she learn it.
Ninth Uncle chuckled at her reaction. "But the Spiritual Energy here is exceptionally dense. You should be able to learn twice as fast. Given the urgency, we'll start with the Corpse Driving Technique. Applying it immediately will help you get the hang of it quickly."
Suri grinned. "Alright, I'll follow Master's instructions."
"The Corpse Driving Technique originated from the demon-subduing and ghost-catching disciplines. It was originally a forbidden technique of our sect, but now, out of necessity, it's become a great asset."
"To learn Corpse Driving, you must first master talismans. This involves the art of talismans—Ghost-Repelling Talismans, Corpse-Suppressing Talismans..."
Ninth Uncle launched into his lecture, pouring out information like beans from a pod, completely disregarding his apprentice's beginner status.
But Suri was naturally gifted, a promising student Ninth Uncle had identified long ago, and she possessed the enhancement of a red-tier Talent.
Under her voracious learning, she quickly absorbed a substantial amount of knowledge.
The eavesdroppers on Blue Star were less fortunate. They had initially sat upright in their chairs, but within two minutes, they were already twirling pens and playing with their screens.
*I'm done for. As expected, I'm a slacker in every way. I give up. I'm not learning anymore.*
*Impossible! I'm a Daoist genius! I can't possibly not understand this! I refuse to believe that even after rewatching it 180 times, I still won't get it!*
"Yellow Paper, Talisman Paper, Cinnabar, Writing Brush; Ink Line Marker, Lotus Lantern... we have everything you need. Bulk discounts available. Please excuse the mess, could you move your feet?"
Compared to the individual practitioners who were trying to learn by stealing techniques, the regular soldiers of the National Warfare Department, though they might have been lost in the clouds, maintained impeccable classroom discipline.
With Daoist masters readily available to explain and supplement, they were able to follow along, albeit barely.
However, the disciples brought by the Daoist masters hungrily devoured Ninth Uncle's lessons.
They had all witnessed the power of Maoshan sorcery firsthand.
If any supernatural entities ever invaded Blue Star, this would be their chance to showcase their skills!
After a full night of testing, Jarvis had essentially determined the characteristic values of Spiritual Energy from the collected data.
"Mr. Qin, I can confirm that both Mystic Iron and Crimson Crystal Stone are solid-state storage mediums for Spiritual Energy. The only difference is their storage density: Crimson Crystal Stone stores 1.34 times more Spiritual Energy per unit volume than Mystic Iron."
"That much of a difference?"
This data surprised Qin Feng.
But on second thought, Crimson Crystal Stone was classified as a D-Tier raw material in the National War Arena, while Mystic Iron was only E-Tier.
"What about the density in the air?" Qin Feng asked.
Jarvis replied: "Spiritual Energy exists in a free-flowing state in the air, distinct from its solid-state form. There are variations in concentration, but currently, the density differences are not significant."
"Visualize the Spiritual Energy in the air for me."
Qin Feng put on his helmet, and the HUD lit up.
"Certainly, Mr. Qin."
As soon as Jarvis finished speaking, the HUD displayed a faint purple hue filling the air, as if a filter had been applied, making it look somewhat unreal.
Qin Feng raised his hand and condensed a ball of Spiritual Energy in his palm.
Instantly, a visible purple mass grew increasingly dense.
"With my current cultivation level, I can't do anything fancy with the mid-game yet."
Qin Feng shook his head with a wry smile.
To see the Spiritual Energy he condensed, he still needed Jarvis's detection capabilities.
Understanding this, Qin Feng removed his helmet.
Compared to Blue Star, the National War Arena had abundant Spiritual Energy, but it was still far less concentrated than the energy stored in the Crimson Crystal Stones.
"So, this thing can act as a power bank?"
He weighed the Crimson Crystal Stone in his hand.
"Yes, Mr. Qin," Jarvis replied.
This reminded Qin Feng of the formations Ninth Uncle had mentioned.
Perhaps the Maoshan sect had a method to create formations that could increase the density of Spiritual Energy. If so, they might even be able to produce Crimson Crystal Stones themselves, or perhaps even more advanced energy storage materials!
It wasn't a wasted night; the rewards were substantial.
At the very least, he now had a completely new understanding of Spiritual Energy.
Moreover, by helping Jarvis identify the characteristics of Spiritual Energy, future research in this area would progress much faster!
"How's the terrain scan coming along?" Qin Feng asked.
Over the entire night, all 24 drones had been printed.
Every half hour, one drone flew out to map the terrain.
While scanning the map, the drones also searched for and matched new corpse-raising grounds.
With Ninth Uncle's numerous followers lining up to pay for premium services, the existing corpse-raising grounds were simply not enough.
Jarvis replied, "Mr. Qin, please take a look."
A 3D terrain map slowly unfolded before Qin Feng.
Displayed as a holographic projection, the map revealed the desert dunes in clear detail after the Fog of War was removed.
"Hmm, good," Qin Feng praised. "Once we've finished scanning the terrain within the Fog of War, continue expanding outward."
The Fog of War surrounding the Dragon Kingdom was roughly ten miles in radius.
This area consisted entirely of desert, and so far, no monsters or resources had been found.
Beyond the Fog of War lay new terrain—perhaps that's where they'd find something useful!
Since yesterday, the National War Arena had been broadcasting the gains of other Guardians. It seemed these guys hadn't returned to their national gates to rest at all.
After a few hours of haphazard combat outside, they'd simply get up and continue exploring.
After all, everyone feared they wouldn't be able to withstand the third wave of the assault. Rest and relaxation were things for Blue Star, not for this war.
For now, saving his own life was the priority.
*Knock, knock, knock!* Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Qin Feng opened the door to find two young girls from the Neil Kingdom.
The girls nervously held a plate of food and a pot of water.
"Are you Mr. Qin Feng? Thank you for your protection. Suri asked us to bring you this meal."
Mr. Qin Feng's name was legendary among the Guardians. Not only was he the most outstanding Guardian, but also the most brutal! He had killed the most Guardians, and what's more, they were all from the Eagle Country!
The Eagle Country's fearsome reputation on Blue Star was well-known. How could Mr. Qin not fear them?
The girls seemed torn between fear and shyness. The one speaking blushed crimson. The other hid behind her, afraid to meet Qin Feng's gaze. She stole quick glances at him before lowering her head again.
*Emma, Mr. Qin is so handsome!*
He wasn't the monstrous figure they'd imagined.
This was Qin Feng's first formal meeting with them.
Qin Feng said gently, "Thank you. Just set it down here."
The girls were instantly smitten. "Yes, Mr. Qin."
Not only wasn't he scary, but he was also so gentle...
"Um... Mr. Qin, we're about to take food to Suri and Ninth Uncle. Is there anything you'd like us to bring them?"
Qin Feng shook his head. "Nothing, thanks. Just be careful."
"Oh..."
The two young girls returned to their room, looking somewhat disappointed.
Qin Feng smiled and shook his head, then began eating the food on his plate.
The plate and kettle were freshly fired pottery. The plate was quite well-made, but the kettle...
It looked like it had been gnawed on by a dog!
Qin Feng was certain Sister Bao'er had messed with it last night!
Just then, Jarvis reported:
"Sir, Flight Vehicle No. 7 has just emerged from the Fog of War and discovered a nest of monsters."
Qin Feng's face lit up. "Already? Show me the camera feed."
Immediately, an image of a nest of Pig-Headed Men filled the screen, magnified for clarity. The flight vehicle hovered in mid-air, capturing the scene from a distance.
Setting down his plate, Qin Feng remarked, "Only three of them. That means there's probably just one white treasure chest."
He had no interest in such meager resources anymore; the trip was barely worth the effort.
"Hmm... Should we let Suri and the others go practice their skills?"
The Guardians of the Neil Kingdom shouldn't be idle all the time.
*If I don't show some value, I might just be replaced by one of their nationals if I die heroically, and then I won't be resurrected.*
*Even with low Talent, I can still grow by slowly killing monsters.*
*Besides, I'm not their nanny. I don't have to provide everything for them.*
*Plus, I can collect some resources. Every little bit counts—even a mosquito's blood is meat! It all adds up.*
*Isn't this the very essence of a worker's value?!*
With this thought, Qin Feng dispatched Mark 3.
"Jarvis, take these three Tang swords and escort those two Neil Kingdom girls to Ninth Uncle."
"Yes, Mr. Qin."
Immediately, Qin Feng retrieved three Tang swords and handed them to Mark 3.
Controlled by Jarvis, Mark 3 marched out with a *clack-clack-clack*
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