"The research institute uses facial recognition and keycard access. You need both."
Tang Ruoxi took out a black card and placed it against the gate.
Starlight rippled across the gate as it slid open to either side, then closed automatically after they passed through.
"So, if you want to get in, you can only contact me."
As Tang Ruoxi spoke, she pointed upward. "You can't climb over the walls here. There are hidden weapons, and even Star Spirits can't break in."
"How many Star Stones must this research institute be worth?"
Jiang Changkong looked over the institute. Apart from the walls, there were several buildings, all made of unknown alloys.
How many Star Stones had it taken to build this?
Xu Qian gave Jiang Changkong a strange look.
Tang Ruoxi already knew what he was like. She shrugged and said, "I don't know either. Professor Yun said the Federation funded it."
Jiang Changkong said nothing more and followed Tang Ruoxi into one of the buildings.
They took the elevator directly to the third floor, where the lounge was located.
A middle-aged woman was making tea. When she saw them arrive, she beckoned them over. "Come, sit. This must be Jiang Changkong?"
"Yes," Tang Ruoxi replied quickly. "Changkong, this is Professor Yun."
"Hello, Professor Yun." Jiang Changkong held out his hand.
Professor Yun reached out and gave it a light shake. "Ruoxi told me that you want to forge a sixth-tier weapon?"
"Yes. I happen to have an item, and a friend needs a weapon that suits them." Jiang Changkong said.
"Have you prepared all the materials?" Professor Yun asked.
"No. I only have a sword tip." Jiang Changkong shook his head. "There's no rush. I'll gather the remaining materials as soon as possible."
Professor Yun smiled faintly. "Ruoxi said you're