Xu Jintang noticed her mood and moved closer, "You don't seem to be in a very high spirits today."
Jiang Shiyi paused, turned around, and said, "Hmm... it's alright."
Xu Jintang sensed that she didn't want to continue the topic, so she didn't say anything more and just silently walked forward alongside her.
The next morning, Jing Hongyi sent a message.
Xu Jintang tallied the information and then called the other four people, excluding Jiang Shiyi, to the conference room.
"The message from the Commander-in-Chief says that the army currently has four battalions recruiting trainees: the Recruit Camp, the Logistics Camp battalion, the Armament Camp, and the Command Camp. Each battalion has different tasks and responsibilities; you can choose which battalion to join based on your own preference."
Yan Yuting stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "Then I definitely have no choice but to go to the Logistics Camp."
Song Tianqi seemed conflicted. He pursed his lips, his expression tense. "I'm torn between the Armament Camp and the Recruit Camp. I definitely can't go to the Command Camp."
As the name suggests, the Command Camp is the unit responsible for overall command and control, and it is the main battalion with the highest authority and status.
Xue Zhongqi rested his chin on his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Then I'll go to the Armament Camp for a bit. It'll be a good opportunity to improve my engraving skills."
The Armament Camp is responsible for providing other units with military equipment, magical artifacts, or inscriptions. Xue Zhongqi's identity as an inscription master perfectly fits the needs of this battalion.
Xu Jintang stroked his chin and decided, "Hmm, then I'll go play at the Command Camp."
The only one left to hesitate was Song Tianqi, who hadn't made a decision yet.
His face was extremely solemn, and he couldn't make a choice.
Xu Jintang walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder. "Go to the Recruit Camp. The Armament Camp is all about high-tech stuff; your brain can't handle that."
These words gave Song Tianqi a decision. He nodded emphatically and slammed his hand on the table. "Alright, then I'll go to the Recruit Camp!"
After making all the choices, Xu Jintang compiled the information and sent it to Jing Hongyi.
The other side quickly replied, "[We've already spoken with the battalion commanders of all four battalions; you can depart tomorrow.]"
Night fell.
The crescent moon gradually climbed up the treetops.
Xu Jintang leaned against the headboard and started playing the holographic racing game that Song Tianqi and the others always played.
"Damn! Our squad leader is awesome! He caught up with us right away!" Song Tianqi's voice came through the communicator.
Xue Zhongqi's unwilling voice rang out. "No, let's play another round! I refuse to believe I can't beat the class monitor!"
Xu Jintang slightly raised the corners of her lips, "Then let's do it again."
The three of them spent the entire night playing thrilling and exciting games.
Until dawn.
The five students in the experimental class, who had been living together for several months, faced the moment of parting.
Because each camp was located in a different Star City, they had to set off separately.
Xu Jintang and the other four stood in the courtyard of the villa, forming a circle, with all their hands clasped together.
"See you when school starts!" Xu Jintang shouted, leading the way.
Chapter 144
That afternoon after they parted, Xu Jintang was left alone in the villa.
The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx, now in human form, paced back and forth, arms crossed, seething with rage. "Tell me," it roared, "Have I had a single good day since I started following you? Being cooped up in that tiny, cramped pet space is stifling enough. And when I finally get a chance to get some fresh air, I have to turn into a pathetic little parrot and be played with by other people!"
All the resentment in his heart finally erupted at this moment.
As Xu Jintang pondered what supplies he needed to bring to the Command Camp, he tossed his luggage into his wristband's storage space.
As for the Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx's nagging, she completely ignored it.
After tidying up for a while, Xu Jintang finally stopped.
She suddenly fell into deep thought.
The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx thought she had taken his words to heart, and its tone became even more excited. "So when exactly will my pet space be upgraded to the deluxe version!"
Xu Jintang raised her hand to interrupt him, "Alright, alright, I'll buy it for you later."
It just so happens that the space in her bracelet is a bit too small.
Since I have so much money on hand and nowhere to spend it, I might as well upgrade it a bit.
An hour later, Xu Jintang arrived at the bustling Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
The shop assistant quickly came forward to greet me, "Hello, how can I help you?"
Xu Jintang got straight to the point. "I'd like to see a larger storage space, and a deluxe pet space too."
The shop assistant smiled and gestured for them to come this way, "Okay, this way please."
There are many styles and types of storage space, some are made into the shape of bracelets, some are rings, and others are earrings and jade pendants, etc.
"Although these storage spaces have different shapes, they all have the same storage area, a total of one hundred cubic meters. You can see which style you prefer," the salesperson explained.
Xu Jintang stroked his chin, his gaze sweeping back and forth between each storage space, looking somewhat conflicted.
Seeing that she hadn't responded for a while, the sales assistant took the initiative to say, "If you're really torn between different styles, I can recommend an even more perfect one to you."
As she spoke, she walked to the other counter, took out her employee token, swiped it on the counter, and it made a "beep" sound.
The safety glass door of the counter slowly opened, and the shop assistant took out a jade box treasure chest stored inside.
Xu Jintang's gaze fell on the jade box and treasure chest, and she raised an eyebrow curiously, "What's this?"
The shop assistant smiled and opened the box, "This is a storage space that can change shape at will. You can adjust its form to suit your preferences and needs."
As soon as she finished speaking, the shop assistant took the jade pendant out of the box, infused it with a trace of spiritual energy, and the jade pendant in her hand immediately transformed into an exquisite and fashionable bracelet. After infusing it with spiritual energy again, it turned into a pair of bright blue gemstone earrings.
"Why don't you give it a try?"
Xu Jintang's eyes lit up with interest as she took the earrings from the shop assistant.
After slowly channeling her spiritual energy into it, she imagined the design of a brooch in her mind, and the earrings in her hand immediately changed into the shape she had imagined.
Xu Jintang looked at the brooch in her hand with surprise. "Okay, I'll take this one."
The salesperson's smile widened. "Okay. By the way, didn't you just say you wanted to buy a deluxe pet space? We recently launched a trade-in program. If you have an old pet space, you can use it to exchange for one."
"Okay, then I'll pick another pet space." After thinking for a moment, she added, "The most luxurious one."
The shop assistant chuckled lightly, "You're so good to your pet."
The Green-Membrane Archaeopteryx, which was hiding in its pet space, snorted coldly.
What a load of rubbish! He suffered for so long just to finally get a deluxe pet space!
After finishing his shopping and leaving Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Xu Jintang remembered something more important and quickly turned around to head towards the Inscriptionist Association.
After the Inscription Master Competition ended, President Sun told her to visit the association when she had time.
She guessed that after winning the championship, the president probably planned to teach her the special Star Attribute cultivation technique.
Not long after, Xu Jintang arrived at the Inscriptionist Association.
Unfortunately, Sun Yuantian was in seclusion for further studies, and only his assistant was there.
"Please wait a moment. President Sun instructed me to give you something if you arrive," the assistant said politely.
Xu Jintang nodded, "Okay."
The assistant left quickly, and returned a short while later carrying a safe box.
"This is what the guild leader asked me to give you. There's a Sealed Lock Inscription on it. The guild leader said you have to break it yourself. If you can break it successfully, what's inside will be yours."
Xu Jintang took the safe box, glanced at the Sealed Lock Inscription on it, and immediately understood President Sun's intention.
"Okay, I understand. I'll take the treasure chest then. Please give it to the guild leader for me."
The assistant smiled and nodded, "Mm."
As I left the Inscriptionist Association, it was already getting dark outside.
As the last ray of sunlight disappeared on the horizon, everything around us turned pitch black.
The streetlights on both sides of the road then lit up, emitting a faint light.
Xu Jintang walked alone towards the villa area.
Without the noise of Song Tianqi and Yan Yuting, the place felt rather lonely.
With her hands in her pockets, her silhouette reflected on the pavement, she walked forward step by step.
Back in the room, the feeling of emptiness was even more pronounced.
Xu Jintang closed the door and took out a locked safe box from the storage space.
" Jin Xiaobao, quickly help me break this Sealed Lock Inscription."
His impatient voice immediately echoed within his spiritual sea of consciousness, "What do you want now! Didn't I already say my energy is limited and I can't always help you?"
"This treasure chest contains cultivation techniques specifically for those with Star Attribute abilities. Will you help them?"
This made Jin Xiaobao hesitate for a moment. "Really? Let me see."
A mini version of Jin Xiaobao slowly appeared before me.
He touched the treasure chest with both hands, closed his eyes, and sensed it for a moment. "It really is!"
"Wait, I'll break it for you right away." Jin Xiaobao put one hand on his hip and pointed at the Sealed Lock Inscription on the treasure chest with the other, beginning to chant an incantation.
The Tilting Scales hidden within Xu Jintang were then summoned.
A massive amount of silver energy surged out from it, flowing in the direction Jin Xiaobao pointed.
In just a few seconds, the most secure Sealed Lock Inscription in the entire Federation was melted away.
Xu Jintang stepped forward and opened the treasure chest, finding inside were jade stones containing martial arts techniques.
Upon picking up the jade, the circulation channels and methods of the cultivation technique immediately appeared clearly in my mind.
Jin Xiaobao's focus wasn't on that; it was on the treasure chest.
He excitedly hugged the treasure chest, took a deep sniff of it, and exclaimed, "This treasure chest is mine now!"
After saying that, Jin Xiaobao disappeared before their eyes, carrying the treasure chest.
After the last final, Jin Xiaobao chest, and soon after, the energy of the Tilting Scales began to surge.