I Can't Do It Either

"What an archaic model."

Lin Yi inwardly scoffed.

However, this didn't stop him from putting on a look of curiosity, peering here and there.

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

Lin Yi wore the Detector and watched for a while.

As long as it was a living being, even if they hadn't practiced Source Energy, they naturally carried a faint Source Energy reaction simply by living in a Source Energy-rich environment.

As for Abyss Beasts, they were Source Energy constructs, so that went without saying.

As for the communication function, there was only one Detector for now, so even if they wanted to communicate, they 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, 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 slightly as he added, "It's not impossible, but we have a deal: you can only take turns for ten seconds each. This thing needs to be powered by Source Energy, and the built-in micro-energy cell has limited capacity; we can't waste it."

Chen Yu was the first to take the Detector and hook it over his ear. A second later, he exclaimed:

"Whoa, Uncle Jianjun has a 5 next to him! Yuxuan has a 4 too." He jerked his head toward Lin Yi, his voice cracking: "14?! A three-fold difference is that insane?"

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

"Those red dots on the perimeter must be the Abyss 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 had to realize 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 removed the device and solemnly returned it to Lin Yi. "Keep it safe. This is more important than a gun."

"Indeed. With this, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble."

Lin Yi nodded. Once he finished speaking, 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 Abyss Wolves without a scratch, let alone brought back these crystals. Plus, the video release utilized your influence. Three crystals—you deserve one."

Chen Yu was stunned. Although Lin Yi had hinted at it earlier, he was still exceptionally excited to hear the final result.

Usually silver-tongued, he could only grin foolishly now, while patting his chest. "Don't you worry, I will... uh... I will study my heart out!"

"At least you know better than to say you'll definitely master it." Lin Yi felt a sense of amusement looking at his friend.

In truth, he knew that given Chen Yu's learning ability and comprehension, it was unlikely he would master it on his own.

However, given Chen Yu's contribution, he had to be included in the first batch of Guidance Techniques. It was a matter of attitude and a means to consolidate the team's morale.

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

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

Afterward, Lin Yi turned his gaze toward Zhou Jianjun.

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

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

Zhou Jianjun stared at Lin Yi for a moment. He didn't decline, simply nodding heavily before saying:

"Alright, I understand."

Finally, Lin Yi's gaze landed on the class monitor, Zhou Yuxuan.

"Monitor, 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 parse the difficult points and become our team's pillar for Source Energy theory."

Zhou Yuxuan was startled at these words.

He never expected the third crystal to go to him.

After all, he felt that although his relationship with Lin Yi was good, it was merely a gentleman's acquaintance, far less close than the others in the hall.

However, since Lin Yi had given it to him and explicitly stated he valued his learning ability, he wouldn't be coy or refuse.

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

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

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

"We are currently configuring resources from the perspective of the team. As long as everyone works together, whether it's Guidance Techniques or Source Energy Crystals, we will have more in time."

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

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

Lin Yi's gaze met his parents'.

Mother Zhou Jinghua's eyes held concern and reluctance, but above all, understanding.

Father Lin Ruiming nodded firmly, his voice deep as he said, "Lin Yi 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 room.

The stance taken by Lin Ruiming and his wife caused any lingering feelings of imbalance that might have existed in others to vanish instantly.

If even Lin Yi's own parents hadn't received a Guidance Technique, what else was there for anyone else to 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 nearly depleted in the recent battle. I not only need to recover as quickly as possible but also continue cultivating to improve my strength. Only then can I protect everyone and obtain more crystals efficiently."

No one had any objections; besides, no one else could use the Source Energy Crystals at the moment. It was only logical 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 comprehend. 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!

Hiss.

Gray light vanished into the space between their brows.

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

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

"Oh, man. This... why does it feel like someone shoved an entire set of 'Five Years of College Entrance Exams, Three Years of Simulation' plus an encyclopedia into my brain?"

He shook his head, trying to sort through the torrential flood of information, only to find it was like facing a tangled mess of yarn with no way to begin.

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

He was struggling to flip through the profound diagrams and text appearing in his mind. The abstract descriptions of "source energy particles," "energy circuits," and "mental coordination" felt like reading a heavenly script.

"However, some of the descriptions regarding the condensation and eruption of power align subtly 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 gaze grew more solemn, knowing that this path would be anything but easy.

The one hit hardest was Zhou Yuxuan.

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

But now, his eyes were filled with bewilderment.

"This... how is this possible?"

Zhou Yuxuan muttered to himself, his voice raspy.

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

A chill settled in Zhou Yuxuan's heart, and his previous confidence vanished completely.

"No, even 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 talent freaks? But a talent for source energy? Was this just a subject that 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 used to be on similar levels.

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.

"Class monitor, the Guidance Technique is profound and vast. I only stumbled upon the knack by luck. Take it step by step and understand the most basic parts first, such as how to perceive source energy particles. This requires time and patience; don't rush."

Zhou Yuxuan nodded, forcing himself to calm down.

"Alright, the Guidance Technique needs time to be digested, 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 Restaurant is safe for the time being, but we must reinforce our defenses and collect supplies to prepare for potentially more severe situations."