Green Spirit Shine Crystal

Even with the composure of Lin Yi, his breath hitched for a brief moment the instant he saw the contents of the box.

The crystals inside were arranged in three rows, with seven in each row.

The top row consisted of seven familiar Spirit Shine Crystals, shimmering with a hazy gray glow.

The bottom row was also composed of seven gray crystals.

But the middle row was entirely different.

Six of those crystals resembled fine Mutton Fat Jade, possessing a warm, milky-white luster; their radiance was restrained yet rich, as if they contained energy several times more vast and pure than the gray crystals.

And nestled in the center, surrounded like stars around the moon, was a much brighter crystal.

It displayed a deep, emerald green, like the purest emerald, with a unique rhythm seemingly pulsing within its flowing light.

Six white, one green!

"White crystals are one thing... but to actually have a Green Spirit Shine Crystal..."

Lin Yi felt quite astonished.

No one understood the significance of the different colored Spirit Shine Crystals better than he did.

Gray corresponds to Abyss Beasts below the Stardust level, such as the Corrosive Abyss Wolf, which can be effectively killed by concentrated fire from standard light weapons or a Machine Gun.

White, however, means the strength of the slain Abyss Beast has broken through the Stardust level, placing it between Stardust level 1 and 3.

In his past life, these were known as Stardust level low-tier Abyss Beasts.

The Stardust level is a threshold; once reached, one's strength undergoes a qualitative leap.

Their skin and muscle density, speed, and recovery are far superior to ordinary Abyss Beasts, making them difficult to damage with conventional light weapons; they often require multiple direct hits from heavy artillery or missiles to be completely killed.

But this was still within the range of what the military could currently handle.

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

The key lay in the green crystal.

Lin Yi's gaze remained fixed on the crystal in the very center of the box; this represented a powerful Abyss Beast that had reached the Stardust level mid-tier.

Abyss Beasts of this level usually only appear in medium-sized nests or larger.

Based on Lin Yi's knowledge of the current weaponry of Xia Country and the nature of Abyss Beasts, he believed the authorities had absolutely no effective means to deal with an Abyss Beast of this strength.

In his memories of his past life, the authorities gave up quickly after a few attempts, and the first time a Stardust level mid-tier Abyss Beast was killed was not until the seventh year after the apocalypse.

It wasn't that human weapons couldn't hurt it at all; the power at the center of a tactical nuclear warhead could still cause effective damage.

But the crux of the problem was—hitting the target!

Because at this level, an Abyss Beast's intelligence is already comparable to that of a ten-year-old child.

How could a highly intelligent, incredibly fast Stardust level mid-tier Abyss Beast allow itself to be hit by a second or third missile after being struck once?

Once you fail to kill it the first time, trying to hit it again with missile-type weapons becomes as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Yet now, on only the first day of the apocalypse, a Green Spirit Shine Crystal was already placed before him.

Lin Yi felt a weight in his heart.

"To kill an Abyss Beast of this level, what kind of price did the military... actually pay?"

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

But at this initial stage, where civilization was endangered and struggling to survive, the value of this box of crystals was absolutely immeasurable.

This was not just resources; it was the unreserved trust and expectation of the Supreme Command.

"This feeling... sigh... the Supreme Command is also getting a bit anxious..."

Lin Yi knew this feeling all too well; after all, he had carried such burdens for many years in his past life.

If it were any other young person, they would either be overwhelmed by hot-blooded passion or crushed by the weight of such heavy hope.

So this time, Lin Yi allowed a perfectly measured look of shock, excitement, and a hint of disbelief to appear on his face, displaying the reaction expected of an eighteen-year-old suddenly faced with such profound trust.

He lifted his gaze from the crystals to look at Captain Tianpeng, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible dryness: "This... is too precious... this..."

Captain Tianpeng watched his reaction, a smile of understanding appearing on his face, though a flash of hidden heartache crossed his eyes; clearly, he knew exactly how hard-won these crystals were.

He said solemnly: "Staff Officer Lin, this is what you deserve. Headquarters believes that in your hands, they can be put to greater use."

Lin Yi took a deep breath and nodded heavily, slowly restraining the excitement on his face and transforming it into an expression of extreme seriousness.

"I will study these crystals as soon as possible, and any insights or results I gain will be shared with the Supreme Command."

In fact, just like his decision to proactively release instructional videos, he would have done this even if the authorities hadn't asked.

It was not just to repay this trust, but because Lin Yi knew that in the evaluation system of the Civilization Advancement Assessment, "possessing a spirit of mentorship and a willingness to cultivate new forces for civilization" was an extremely important individual coefficient.

A selfish powerhouse who hoards knowledge would not only see their contribution score to the civilization as a whole significantly reduced, but even if their strength was high and their initial individual rating was strong, a low coefficient would severely impact their final score.

Lin Yi did not immediately examine what the crystals in the box contained; he closed the box and placed it at his feet.

No flowers, no applause; everything was kept simple.

Right here in this dilapidated First Floor Hall, amidst the dim light and tense atmosphere, Lin Yi accepted the appointment letter and credentials representing his Major rank and position as a General Staff Special Technical Advisor.

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

"Take care! Safe travels!"

Lin Yi stood at attention and returned a military salute that, while not perfectly standard, was sufficiently solemn.

He did not ask where they were headed, but he had a rough idea in his heart.

In this era, the missions requiring an elite squad like Tianpeng were limited to a few types:

Rescuing top-tier scientists or discipline leaders of national treasure status, salvaging critical strategic Supplies, or conducting close-range reconnaissance on a High-level Nest.

Combining this with the current official strategy, the first possibility was the most likely.

Standing at the entrance of Hongfu Tower, watching the Armed Helicopter roar to life once more, ascend, and finally vanish into the pitch-black night sky, Lin Yi remained silent for a long time.

It was not until the sound of the helicopter had completely faded that he turned and returned to the building.

At this moment, his Uncle Lin Ruiheng had already brought over several women, enthusiastically trying to arrange a place for the female communications officer, Captain Ren Yinuo, to rest.

"Captain Ren, look, it's getting late. Shall I take you to where you'll be resting? The conditions are a bit crude, please bear with us..." Lin Ruiheng's tone was respectful and tinged with a hint of caution.

Ren Yinuo shook her head, her gaze never leaving the equipment being moved inside. "Thank you, but now is not the time to rest. I must calibrate the equipment immediately and establish a stable connection with the General Staff Command as soon as possible; this is the current top priority. Please just help me find a relatively quiet and safe corner to place the equipment."

Hearing this, Lin Ruiheng turned to look at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi nodded, indicating his understanding. "Do as Captain Ren requests. Uncle, find a few people to help move the equipment upstairs, and be careful to protect it. Captain Ren, feel free to speak up if you need anything."

"Thank you, Major Lin." Ren Yinuo offered Lin Yi a polite smile before waiting on the spot, ready to direct the others on how to handle the equipment.

Lin Yi stopped bothering her, turned around, and returned to the Fujin Hall on the second floor via the rope ladder.