I Could Do That Too... Uh, Actually, Never Mind

"What an ancient model..."

Lin Yi secretly complained in his heart.

However, this did not stop him from putting on a look of curiosity, glancing left and right.

"Huh... Uncle's Source Energy reading is actually 5. As expected of a veteran, Chen Yu only has a pathetic 3 points... There are quite a few Abyssal Beasts outside... The Abyssal Wolves are fluctuating between 7 and 9 points..."

Lin Yi wore the Detector for a while.

As long as it is a living being, even if they have never practiced Source Energy, they naturally carry a faint Source Energy reaction because they live in an environment filled with it.

As for Abyssal Beasts, they are simply creations of Source Energy, so it goes without saying.

As for the communication function, there is currently only one Detector, so even if he wanted to communicate, he couldn't.

After taking a rough look at the surrounding situation, Lin Yi was about to turn off the Detector when he suddenly noticed the eager and restless expressions on the faces of Chen Yu and the other young people.

He paused and pulled back the finger he had already raised to the switch.

"Want to try?" Lin Yi's lips curled up slightly, adding, "It's not impossible, but we have an agreement: you can only take turns for ten seconds each. This thing needs to be powered by Source Energy, and the built-in Micro Energy Block has limited capacity, so it cannot be wasted."

Chen Yu was the first to take the Detector and hang it on his ear. The next second, he exclaimed:

"Whoa, there's a little 5 next to Uncle Zhou! A Xuan also has a 4..." He suddenly turned his head to look at Lin Yi, his voice cracking: "14?! A threefold gap is that ridiculous?"

The Detector was quickly passed to Zhou Yuxuan. As soon as he took it, he turned his head toward the window, and then he gasped.

"Those red dots on the perimeter must be Abyssal Wolves... The lowest ones are at 7 points, and the high ones have already broken 10!"

These words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

One must know that apart from Lin Yi, Zhou Jianjun, who had the best physique, was only at 5 points.

Finally, it was Zhou Jianjun's turn.

The veteran scanned the outside, then took off the device and solemnly returned it to Lin Yi. "Keep it safe; this is more important than a gun."

"Indeed, with it, we can save a lot of worry."

Lin Yi nodded. After saying this, he turned his gaze back to the six crystals remaining on the table.

Next, it was time to deal with these: three Guidance Technique Crystals and three Source Energy Crystals.

Lin Yi cleared his throat. "Three Source Energy Guidance Technique crystals."

His gaze first fell on Chen Yu.

"A Yu, the armor and weapons you gave me were crucial. Without them, I couldn't have killed the Abyssal Wolf without a scratch, let alone brought back these crystals. Plus, the video release also utilized your influence. You deserve one of the three crystals."

Chen Yu was stunned. Although Lin Yi had given him a hint earlier, he was still exceptionally excited to hear the final result.

He was usually glib, but now he could only grin foolishly while patting his chest. "Don't worry, I will... uh... I will definitely study hard!"

"You even know you can't say you'll definitely learn it..." Lin Yi felt a sense of amusement looking at his friend's expression.

In fact, he knew that given Chen Yu's learning ability and comprehension, it would be a struggle for him to learn it on his own.

However, given Chen Yu's contribution, he had to be included in the first batch of the Guidance Technique. This was a matter of attitude and a means to unite the team.

As for the others, once there were more Guidance Technique crystals in the future, they could naturally be redistributed.

This stuff was hard for ordinary people to obtain, but for him, it would soon be within easy reach.

Subsequently, Lin Yi turned his gaze to Zhou Jianjun.

"Uncle, you should also take one of the Guidance Techniques."

"You have the combat experience of commanding a squad and possess high tactical literacy. Once you master Source Energy, combined with your experience, your Combat Power will increase exponentially. You will quickly become our reliable core combat force and protect everyone's safety."

Zhou Jianjun looked at Lin Yi steadily for a moment. He did not decline, but simply nodded heavily and said one thing.

"Alright, I understand."

Finally, Lin Yi's gaze fell on the Squad Leader, Zhou Yuxuan.

"Squad Leader, your learning ability is obvious to everyone. I hope you can understand it thoroughly as soon as possible. Not only to master it yourself, but perhaps in the future, you can help others analyze difficult points and become our team's support in Source Energy theory."

Zhou Yuxuan was startled upon hearing this.

He never expected that the third crystal would be given to him.

After all, he felt that although his relationship with Lin Yi was good, it was only a gentleman's acquaintance, and compared to the others in the hall, it was much more distant.

However, since Lin Yi had given it to him and explicitly stated that he valued his learning ability, he would not be coy or decline.

Zhou Yuxuan adjusted his glasses, trying to make himself appear calm. "Lin Yi, thank you for your trust. I will do my best to master it as soon as possible!"

As he said this, he even felt a sense of eagerness in his heart. "My Gaokao score is even higher than Lin Yi's. With his previous explanation as a foundation, plus my own comprehension, maybe I can get started in less than three hours!"

After distributing the Guidance Techniques, Lin Yi noticed the disappointed expressions of the others and added a sentence.

"For now, we are configuring based on the team's perspective. As long as everyone works together, whether it's the Guidance Techniques or the Source Energy Crystals, we will have more over time."

Lin Yi didn't really care what others thought; he was mainly worried about his parents' feelings, so he specifically explained it.

Moreover, with his efficiency, these resources would not be much once he passed the initial stage. Everyone in this hall was a friend or relative he had vetted, and they would not lack anything in the future.

Lin Yi's gaze met his parents'.

In his mother Zhou Jinghua's eyes, there was concern and reluctance, but more than anything, there was understanding.

His father Lin Ruiming nodded firmly and said in a deep voice, "Xiaoyi is right! This is how it should be! We can't offer much help, and we certainly shouldn't hold you back. Your strength is everyone's guarantee of safety!"

His words were meant not only for Lin Yi but for everyone in the hall.

The stance taken by Lin Ruiming and his wife caused any lingering sense of imbalance that might have existed in some people's hearts to vanish instantly.

If even Lin Yi's own parents didn't receive a Guidance Technique, what else could anyone else say?

After distributing the three Guidance Techniques, Lin Yi picked up the remaining three Level 1 Source Energy Crystals.

"I will absorb these three Level 1 Source Energy Crystals directly."

"My source energy was almost completely exhausted in the recent battle. Not only do I need to recover as quickly as possible, but I must also continue to cultivate and improve my strength. Only then can I keep everyone safe and obtain crystals more efficiently."

No one had any objections; at the moment, no one else could use the Source Energy Crystals anyway. It was only natural for Lin Yi to use them immediately rather than letting them sit idle.

After putting the three crystals away, Lin Yi looked at the three people who had received the Guidance Technique Crystals.

"The information contained in the Guidance Technique is immense. Although it can be imprinted directly into your minds, it requires time to digest and understand. You can use them now and get a feel for it."

Chen Yu, Zhou Jianjun, and Zhou Yuxuan had long been impatient. Upon hearing this, they immediately picked up their respective gray crystals and, with excitement and reverence, crushed them with force!

Hiss...

A gray radiance sank into the space between their brows.

Except for Zhou Jianjun, who barely managed to hold it in, both Chen Yu and Zhou Yuxuan clutched their heads and let out miserable screams.

After a while, Chen Yu's entire face contorted as he groaned while holding his head:

"Oh, man... this... why does it feel like someone shoved an entire set of 'Five-Year Gaokao, Three-Year Simulation' plus an encyclopedia into my brain?"

He shook his head, trying to clear the torrential flood of information that had surged in like an explosion, only to find it was like facing a tangled mess of yarn with no way to start.

Zhou Jianjun, meanwhile, kept his eyes closed, his brows furrowed and the muscles on his face twitching slightly.

He was struggling to flip through the profound diagrams and text that had emerged in his mind. The abstract descriptions regarding "Source Energy Particles," "Energy Circuits," and "Mental Intent Coordination" made him feel as if he were reading a heavenly script.

"However, some of the descriptions regarding the condensation and eruption of power vaguely align with the essence of the combat techniques used in the military... I'll have to ponder this slowly; there's no rushing it."

Zhou Jianjun opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. His expression grew more solemn, knowing that this path would be anything but easy.

The one who took the hardest hit was Zhou Yuxuan.

Before crushing the crystal, his face had still held the focus and confidence typical of a top student.

But now, his eyes were filled with nothing but bewilderment.

"This... how is this possible..."

Zhou Yuxuan muttered to himself, his voice sounding dry.

"Three hours? No, it would take at least ten days..."

A chill ran through Zhou Yuxuan's heart, and his previous confidence had vanished completely.

"No, ten days might only be enough to barely clear up these basic concepts... To truly understand and attempt to guide the energy, I'm afraid it will take even longer... Lin Yi... how did he do it?!"

The massive sense of disparity left him somewhat dazed, and for the first time, he felt a profound doubt regarding his own learning ability.

"Could it be that Lin Yi is one of those geniuses with a special talent? But a talent for source energy? Was it just that this subject didn't exist before?"

Zhou Yuxuan suddenly thought of a possibility and began to comfort himself in his heart; otherwise, he couldn't accept that the gap between him and Lin Yi was so vast, especially when they had been on par before.

Lin Yi took in the reactions of the three men.

Chen Yu's frantic state, his uncle's solemnity, and Zhou Yuxuan's frustration were all within his expectations.

He patted Zhou Yuxuan on the shoulder, his tone calm.

"Squad Leader, the Guidance Technique is profound and vast. I only happened to stumble upon the right path by luck. Take it step by step and start by understanding the most basic parts, such as how to perceive Source Energy Particles... This requires time and patience; don't rush it."

Zhou Yuxuan nodded, forcing himself to calm down.

"Alright, the Guidance Technique requires time to digest, and it can't be rushed. For now, we can't just sit idle; there are more important things to do."

Lin Yi's voice drew everyone's attention back to him.

"Hongfu Tower is safe for the time being, but we must reinforce our defenses and collect supplies to prepare for potentially more severe situations."