Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 41 Green Spirit Crystal
Even with Lin Yi's composure, his breath hitched slightly the moment he saw what was inside the box.

The crystals inside the box are arranged in three rows, with seven crystals in each row.

At the very top were seven familiar Spirit Crystals, shimmering with a hazy gray glow.

The bottom row also contains seven gray crystals.

But the middle row is completely different.

Six of the crystals, like fine mutton fat jade, exhibit a warm, pure white luster, their light restrained yet mellow, as if containing energy several times greater and purer than that of the gray crystals.

And among them, like stars surrounding the moon, is an even brighter crystal.

It presents a deep emerald green color, like the purest emerald, and as the light flows, there seems to be a unique rhythm dancing within it.

Six white, one green!
"White crystal is one thing, but there's even green spirit crystal!"

Lin Yi was quite surprised.

No one understands the meaning of different colored crystals better than him.

Gray corresponds to Abyssal Beasts below the Stardust level, such as the Corrosive Abyssal Wolf. They can be effectively killed by concentrated fire from ordinary light weapons or heavy machine guns.

The white color indicates that the slain Abyss Beast had broken through the Stardust level and was between Stardust level 1 and 3.

This refers to what was known in the previous life as a low-level Stardust Abyss Beast.

The Stardust level is a threshold; once you reach this level, your strength will undergo a qualitative leap.

Their skin and muscle strength, speed, and regenerative ability far surpass those of ordinary abyssal beasts. Conventional light weapons are difficult to kill them, and it often takes multiple direct hits from heavy artillery or missiles to kill them completely.

However, this is still within the scope of what the military can currently handle.

Therefore, Lin Yi was not particularly surprised by the appearance of the white crystal.

The key is the green crystal.

Lin Yi's gaze was fixed on the Spirit Crystal in the very center of the box, which represented a powerful Abyss Beast whose strength had reached the mid-stage of the Star Dust level.

Abyssal beasts of this caliber typically only appear in medium-sized or larger nests.

Based on Lin Yi's understanding of Xia Kingdom's current weapons and Abyss Beasts, he believed that the government had no effective means to deal with Abyss Beasts of this strength.

In his past life, the official team gave up after a few attempts. It wasn't until the seventh year after the apocalypse that they finally killed a mid-level Stardust Abyss Beast.

It's not that human weapons are completely incapable of harming it; for example, the power of the central region of a tactical nuclear warhead can still cause effective damage.

But the key issue is—hitting the target!
Because the level of abyssal beasts of this caliber is comparable to that of a ten-year-old child in terms of intelligence.

How could a mid-level Stardust Abyss Beast with considerable intelligence and astonishing speed allow itself to be hit by a second and third shot after being hit once?

If you fail to kill it on the first try, it will be extremely difficult to hit it with missiles or similar weapons in the future.

But now, on the very first day of the apocalypse, a green spiritual crystal has already been placed in front of him.

Lin Yi felt a little heavy-hearted.

"What price did the military pay to kill a beast of this level?"

Although he knew that in the near future, as more powerful humans emerged, crystals of this level would gradually become more common.

But in this initial stage where civilization is on the verge of collapse and struggling to move forward, the value of this box of crystals is absolutely immeasurable.

This wasn't just about resources; it was the supreme command's complete trust and expectation in him. "This feeling...sigh...the supreme command is getting a little anxious."

Lin Yi understood this feeling very well, after all, he had carried it for so many years in his previous life.

If it were someone else, at this moment, there would be only two possibilities: either they would be overwhelmed by enthusiasm, or they would be suffocated by the weight of this hope.

So this time, Lin Yi perfectly displayed shock, excitement, and a hint of disbelief on his face, showing the appropriate reaction of an eighteen-year-old boy facing such profound trust.

He lifted his gaze from the crystal and looked at Captain Tianpeng, his voice slightly hoarse: "This is far too valuable."

Captain Tianpeng looked at his reaction and smiled with understanding. A hint of regret flashed in his eyes, clearly showing that he knew very well how hard-won these crystals were.

He solemnly said, "Staff Officer Lin, this is what you deserve. Headquarters believes that you can play a greater role in your hands."

Lin Yi took a deep breath and nodded heavily, slowly suppressing the excitement on his face and transforming it into an extremely serious and solemn expression.

"I will study these crystals as soon as possible, and I will share any insights and results with the Supreme Command."

In fact, this is similar to how he proactively releases instructional videos; even if the official channels don't mention it, he will still do it.

It wasn't just to repay this trust, but also because Lin Yi knew that in the evaluation system for the advancement of civilization, "whether one possesses the spirit of imparting knowledge and is willing to cultivate new forces for civilization" was an extremely important personal evaluation factor.

Selfish and self-serving strong individuals will not only have their contribution to civilization as a whole significantly reduced, but even if they are strong and have a high initial personal strength score, their final score will be greatly affected if their evaluation coefficient is low.

Lin Yi didn't immediately check what the crystal inside the box contained. He put the box away and placed it at his feet.

No flowers, no applause, everything kept simple.

In the dilapidated lobby on the first floor, amidst dim light and a tense atmosphere, Lin Yi received the appointment letter and credentials representing his rank of major and his position as a special technical staff officer of the General Staff.

With the formalities completed, Captain Tianpeng seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He checked the time and said, "Staff Officer Lin, our mission is complete. We must immediately head to the next mission location. Take care!"

Take care! Have a safe journey!

Lin Yi stood at attention and returned a military salute that, while not perfect, was nonetheless solemn enough.

He didn't ask the other person where they were going, but he had a general idea.

During this period, the missions that required the deployment of elite squads like "Tianpeng" were limited to a few types:
Rescuing national treasures, top scientists or academic leaders, saving critical strategic materials, or conducting close reconnaissance of a high-level nest.

Based on the current official strategy, the first possibility is the most likely.

Standing at the entrance of Hongfulou, watching the armed helicopter roar once again, take off, and finally disappear into the dark night sky, Lin Yi remained silent for a long time.

He only turned around and went back into the building after the sound of the helicopter had completely disappeared.

At this moment, Uncle Lin Ruiheng had already brought over several women, who were eager to help the female communications officer, Captain Ren Yinuo, arrange a place for her to rest.

"Captain Ren, it's getting late. Shall I take you to a place to rest? The conditions are rather basic, please bear with me," Lin Ruiheng said, his tone respectful yet cautious.

Ren Yinuo shook her head, her gaze never leaving the equipment that had been brought in. "Thank you, but now is not the time to rest. I must immediately debug the equipment and establish stable contact with the General Staff Headquarters as soon as possible. This is the top priority. Please find me a relatively quiet and safe corner to place the equipment."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruiheng turned to look at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi nodded in understanding. "Let's do as Captain Ren requests. Uncle, find a few people to help move the equipment upstairs and make sure it's well protected. Captain Ren, just let me know if you need anything."

"Thank you, Major Lin." Ren Yinuo gave Lin Yi a polite smile, then waited where he was, preparing to instruct the newcomers on how to move the equipment.

Lin Yi stopped bothering her and turned around to return to the Fujin Hall on the second floor via the rope elevator.

(End of this chapter)