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Chapter 68 Potential Tide (Bonus Chapter)

When Lin Yi returned to the tent carrying the heavy metal box, Chen Yu was holding a piece of bread and swallowing it with cold water.

Upon seeing Lin Yi, he immediately jumped up excitedly, but then choked and had to pound his chest a couple of times to catch his breath.

"Brother Yi, you're back!"

Chen Yu's eyes lit up as he eagerly shared the good news, "Brother Yi, I've figured out what they were talking about on the radio these past few days—the second key node of the energy cycle. I pondered it for a while on the way back, and suddenly it all clicked."

Lin Yi looked at Chen Yu, who was beaming with excitement, and gave him an encouraging smile. "Very good. You've overcome the most difficult part. Keep up the good work, and you'll be a pro in no time."

He said it aloud, but a slight thought stirred in his heart.

"The official daily evening broadcasts of the 'Basic Energy Guidance Technique' have been quite effective. It's only been a few days, and even a free-spirited guy like Chen Yu has already mastered the second part."

This lecture-style explanation is definitely much more efficient than the previous method of relying on individuals or small groups to perceive the information flow engraved in the crystal. It seems that the headquarters is making very rapid and effective progress in analyzing the teaching materials and constructing the teaching system.

"Given Chen Yu's pace, and considering Liu Yuan's frantic arrival..."

As Lin Yi placed the box in the corner, he pondered to himself, "Those with the best talent, such as Liu Yuan from my previous life who could reach the Star Core level or the high-level Star Dust level, will probably be able to completely understand the Guiding Technique and successfully draw Source Energy into their bodies in about a week."

"His talent is slightly inferior, but he still has some ability. Someone like Zhou Yuxuan would probably need more than half a month. However, that kid is thoughtful and competitive. After being spurred on by me, he might be able to finish a few days faster."

"As for those with average talent, it will probably take them another month or two of painstaking practice to get the hang of it, but even so, it's still much faster than in my previous life."

"As for those who truly lack talent, it's hard to say."

After this rough estimate, Lin Yi felt much more at ease.

At this rate, by the time the first large-scale abyss beast tide inevitably erupts in two months, some people in each settlement should have successfully entered the realm of source energy, and their physical fitness and mental reflexes should have been initially enhanced.

It's even possible that a very small number of Stardust-level beings might emerge!

In this way, the overall resistance and survival rate will be far better than in the previous life when we could only rely on the remaining firearms to fight back, and the number of casualties will inevitably be greatly reduced.

Just then, Chen Yu's voice came from the side.

"Brother Yi, I brought your lunch back for you."

Chen Yu quickly stuffed the rest of the bread into his mouth, mumbling indistinctly.

He pointed to another loaf of bread and a small bottle of water on the mat. "I have to go. The team needs to assemble soon. We'll continue the search and rescue this afternoon." As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily drifted to the silver-white box that Lin Yi had brought back, his face filled with curiosity and envy.

"I heard when I got back that another helicopter delivered good stuff to you, right?"

Chen Yu clicked his tongue, then sighed, "Alas, it's a pity we didn't have time to broaden our horizons. Captain Li said that while you've cleared out all the powerful abyssal beasts around here, we must seize this golden opportunity and save as many as we can."

Lin Yi nodded, understanding the urgency: "Go, be careful, do what you can, and retreat immediately for help if you encounter a situation you can't handle. Don't be reckless."

He patted Chen Yu on the shoulder, "Even if you don't grasp the source energy right away, don't rush it. Haste makes waste. The settlement can only function if everyone does their best in their own position. Aren't your parents always busy with logistics and rarely seen?"

"Understood, Brother Yi, don't worry!"

Chen Yu nodded emphatically, and without further delay, grabbed his equipment bag and rushed out of the tent.

The tent fell silent.

Lin Yi picked up the simple lunch and ate it slowly, his gaze falling on the silver-white box.

After quickly finishing his lunch, he opened the box again and reached out his fingers to touch each of the crystals.

Just as he had expected, the fourteen ordinary white crystals in the two rows were all level 3 source energy crystals.

But it's not all bad; this thing is considered hard currency.

In the middle row, there are four high-level white crystals on the left and right, the first one being the "Fortress" Type II one-time personal defense force field shield generator.

This thing, when pre-injected with source energy, can instantly generate a source energy shield with a total value of 10000 degrees, making it a good life-saving item.

The second one is the movement technique "Sparkling Light".

Unlike the "Wandering Star Step," which emphasizes small-scale maneuvering and continuous dodging, this footwork pursues extreme short-range burst speed, allowing for teleportation-like advances or retreats, used to escape or pursue at crucial moments. The third is the spear technique "Immovable Mountain Spear," a defensive spear technique.

"Why does it seem like the General Staff is only concerned with my own survival? How afraid are they of my death?"

Lin Yi couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.

He continued to examine the object intently.

The fourth one is the finger technique "Condensing Star Finger".

"Finally, it's not a defensive or life-saving technique, just a finger technique."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and guessed that the General Staff might have noticed his habit of frequently using finger beams to clear out miscellaneous soldiers, so they chose a finger technique for him.

After examining the four high-grade white crystals, Lin Yi's expression became somewhat serious.

To be honest, the first four crystals weren't very useful to him; they were just icing on the cake. Of course, it would be better to have them, but it wouldn't really matter if he didn't.

Whether or not he needs to change tactics depends on whether the next three balls contain what he wants.

Lin Yi raised his hand and touched the first gold-patterned crystal.

"Soul Control" is a secret technique for training the manipulation of soul power.

Lin Yi was somewhat disappointed. Even without these classic texts, he had already begun preparing to "create" his own.

So although this is a good thing, unfortunately, like the previous books, it is not very useful to him. It can only be used to learn more techniques and make it easier to create and teach others based on it.

The second gold-patterned crystal.

【"Source Spring" Type II Energy Restoration Fluid】

"Huh, recovery fluid?"

Lin Yi was overjoyed, and then suddenly realized what was going on.

"No wonder the General Staff believed me without any verification when I said the source energy should be enough to neutralize the nest. It turns out they have this stuff in their inventory as a backup. One bottle of Type II recovery fluid is enough to restore half of the source energy of a Stardust-level Tier 1. That should be more than enough."

Unlike the readily available energy crystals, the recovery fluid is a rare and precious potion that can quickly restore depleted energy, making it a life-saving item.

With the source energy recovery fluid, Lin Yi felt much more relaxed.

With the recovery fluid, at least he wouldn't have to be just a source energy neutralization tool during the great battle.

Although it wasn't exactly what he wanted most, it wasn't bad either, and it could still help him intervene in the battlefield while neutralizing source energy.

Then, he reached out his finger to the last green crystal, ready to see if there would be any unexpected surprises.

“It really does”

【"Flowing Shadow" Portable Single-Person Flying Vehicle】.

Lin Yi had prepared himself for what he might find inside—some kind of finger technique or something—but he was surprised to find an unexpected delight.

"I really miss the Flowing Shadow Flying Ball."

Lin Yi sighed inwardly.

Lin Yi had used this so-called Flowing Shadow solo flight vehicle in his previous life, and he used it for quite some time before advancing to the Star Core level.

This is a small, spherical aircraft. Although it has high energy consumption, slow speed, and low payload, it at least gives the user valuable aerial maneuverability. Whether it is reconnaissance, attack, or escape, it will bring huge tactical advantages. Moreover, the key point is that this thing can also be miniaturized.

Therefore, the Shadow Flying Ball has always been a hot commodity.

"While the little flying ball was a pleasant surprise, it's not very useful for defensive operations in fixed locations. Hmm. Finger Technique Energy Recovery Liquid."

Lin Yi quickly put the matter of the little flying ball aside. His eyes gleamed as he began to rapidly integrate these new abilities in his mind, deducing and optimizing the established tactics.

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