As the Nest-clearing battle drew near, Lin Yi soon formed a clear tactical plan, taking into account the many new abilities he had acquired.
Next, he crushed and learned the techniques contained in the crystals in the box, one by one.
A little over half an hour later, he slowly opened his eyes. A flash of light glinted in them and vanished.
Then Lin Yi carefully put away the remaining item crystals and set off for the Old Department Store Building.
When he reached the rooftop, Liu Yuan and Ren Yinuo were already waiting there.
Liu Yuan still seemed to be pondering something, his brow slightly furrowed, while Ren Yinuo had already set up the camera.
"Staff Officer Lin!"
The moment they saw Lin Yi, they greeted him.
Lin Yi said to Ren Yinuo, "Captain Ren, a fixed camera angle will do for the recording. But there's something I'd like you to take care of first."
"Just say the word," Ren Yinuo replied at once.
"Please find Wang Wenhai, the officer in charge of logistics coordination. Ask him to gather some bicycle bearing balls for me over the next couple of days—or steel balls of a similar size, as smooth and durable as possible. I have a use for them." Lin Yi explained what he needed.
Though she had no idea what Lin Yi wanted the little steel beads for, Ren Yinuo asked no questions and immediately nodded. "All right. I'll take care of it right away."
She adjusted the equipment, then quickly left the rooftop.
After Ren Yinuo had gone, Lin Yi walked to the shelter in the middle of the rooftop and sat down cross-legged. He turned to Liu Yuan, who had been hesitating to speak. "Major Liu, if something's troubling you, you can tell me now."
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