"Let's all use Fourth Tier Origin Crystal!"
Shen Heng calmed himself down and said.
Zhang Weijun nodded slightly.
"In that case, someone will deliver the Origin Crystal to you later."
Shen Heng nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
"If there's nothing else, you can leave now. By the way, I'll need to trouble you with the investigation for the next while," Zhang Weijun said.
"Of course," Shen Heng said in a low voice.
He raised his hand and placed it on the table, about to get up, when suddenly he remembered something and looked at Zhang Weijun.
"Chief, may I ask you something?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Weijun, who had already lowered his head to attend to other matters, raised his head again.
"You said I would reply to you based on what I could say."
Upon hearing this, Shen Heng spoke up, expressing his earlier concerns about whether the base could be sustained in the long term during the war.
As Zhang Weijun spoke, his expression grew increasingly serious. Even the two other officers who had been reviewing documents put down their papers and looked over.
"... So," Shen Heng paused, then asked seriously:
"I'd like to ask if the base has any plans for subsequent operations?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Weijun began to scrutinize Shen Heng with a serious look.
Based on the initial resume, I thought he was just a useful scout.
During yesterday's battle, the enemy was actually able to influence the beast tide. Although it was later explained that it was mainly due to the Calamity Beast themselves, and that the enemy was merely adding fuel to the fire, it did effectively prevent the sacrifice of many people.
Today, I'm able to recognize and subconsciously delve deeper into these thoughts...
Unfortunately, the other party seems to have performed exceptionally well in their role as an inspector; otherwise, it would have been possible to try and recruit them into the Military Department... Zhang Weijun let out a heavy sigh and inquired:
What are your thoughts?
Shen Heng frowned slightly and said:
"We need to find a way to change the form of the war. Otherwise, if things continue like this, it's fine if the Calamity Beast attacks are only small-scale, but if it's a large-scale attack, the base probably won't last long."
"As for how to change it..."
Shen Heng paused for a moment, then said with a hint of shame,
"I'm sorry, I haven't thought of a solution yet."
Zhang Weijun nodded without any surprise upon hearing this.
It's already quite good that you've thought of this step; it's normal not to come up with a solution.
Rather, it would be strange if Shen Heng could come up with a solution.
After all, this problem is the most troublesome issue for the entire base, and even for the entire higher-ups of the Great Xia Dynasty.
How can you prevent an enemy from attacking in the way you fear most, when they significantly outnumber you in both low-end and high-end combat capabilities?
"Alright, that's not something you need to worry about right now. If there's nothing else, you can leave now," Zhang Weijun said in a deep voice.
"This is... we haven't figured out a solution yet?" Shen Heng looked up at Zhang Weijun, but ultimately didn't say anything more, nodded, and left.
The old general glanced at the entrance where Shen Heng was no longer visible, then quickly turned his gaze back.
"It's a pity times have changed; otherwise, if this kid had come here, he probably would have had a chance to become a general."
"Indeed, given the information he had, it's quite remarkable that he could think to this extent, and even recognize the problem and consider how to solve it," the slightly overweight officer chuckled.
"Alright," Zhang Weijun steered the conversation back on track.
"Let's think carefully about how to deal with what he just said. I've been thinking about it all night, do you have any ideas...?"
Night, Shen Heng's dormitory.
Each student has their own private room, but they are quite basic.
A bed, a wardrobe, and a table and chairs by the window—that's all.
Even washing up and using the restroom require going to a special place.
Of course, their treatment was already quite good compared to that of ordinary soldiers.
At least their sleeping quarters and washing facilities are better than those of ordinary soldiers.
Shen Heng sat on a stool by the window.
On the table, there was the Ringing Sound being removed from his arm.
A faint glow emanates from the surface of the Ringing Sound, casting a virtual image in the air.
At this moment, Shen Heng was raising his hand and gently swiping on the image.
As he moved, the list in the video began to scroll and change rapidly.
"Daily Life Category - Psychology and Social Sciences Category - Psychology Category..."
The list expands under this category to show more specific sub-items.
Nonverbal Communication and Influence
Analysis of Mass Hysteria and Information Transmission
Individual Decision-Making Bias in Extreme Situations
Suggestion and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: A Social Psychological Perspective
The Neural Basis and Application Boundaries of Empathy
Although it's impossible to reproduce yesterday's situation, this aspect is still worth studying.
When manipulating emotions, can one inject their own biases to influence the other person's actions to some extent?
Shen Heng glanced thoughtfully at each book title.
The effect is similar to... hypnosis?... The word popped into Shen Heng's mind.
They seem somewhat similar; both involve influencing someone's mind in some way to make them do things their way.
However, he used sound, and the target was Calamity Beast, making the scene more bloody and direct.
Hmm... I'm not entirely sure yet. Anyway, I'll find some books about emotions and behavior to read first... He sorted out his thoughts and felt that this direction should be correct.
If we can understand how emotions are transformed into concrete actions, and whether we can intervene in the process, then we will definitely be able to use our abilities more easily in the future, and may even save some effort.
With this somewhat vague but clear idea in mind, Shen Heng began to carefully search the book list.
His finger slid across the virtual screen and finally stopped on a book called "Emotion-Driven Behavior Control".
Introduction: This book primarily discusses how different emotional states influence one's behavior, and how external interventions affect this process...
Redeem points: 10 points
Lift your finger and tap lightly.
New pop-up: Content has been redeemed, please check your personal center!
This redemption deducted 10 points, leaving 33215 points.
After glancing at his remaining points, Shen Heng was about to open the book he had just redeemed when a knock came from the side of the door.
A moment later, Shen Heng returned from outside carrying a silver box.
He placed the silver box on the table by the window, and then...
"Click! Click!"
The silver box was opened.
Shen Heng gazed calmly at the numerous shimmering white, rhomboid crystals within the silver box...
Meanwhile, in another dormitory at the base.
The shimmering white light shone on a round-faced figure, reflecting his joyful sense of accomplishment.
"Hehe, finally got it..."
Lü Wenrui touched the crystals containing pure Origin Power with great satisfaction.
However, this joy did not last long.
The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a look of pain.
After hesitating for a moment, he sighed and resignedly took out about a third of the Origin Crystal from the box and set them aside.
"Sigh, I still have to pay back what I owe Brother Heng..."