18: Tactics

This is a question worth pondering.

“It seems I’ll have to take it and test it out.”

“If there are no issues, with a stable energy supply, some related weapon and equipment developments can be put on the agenda.”

“However, in that case, three hundred and fifty thousand Star Yuan would seem a bit tight.”

Qin Jin pondered in his heart.

With the identity of a Sacrificial Spirit as a prerequisite, the most crucial issue of trust was guaranteed. In Qin Jin’s opinion, introducing technology to the Great Desolate Si Huo Tribe was only a matter of time.

However…

His current Star Yuan reserves were in a rather awkward situation.

The tribesmen of the Si Huo Tribe were not ordinary people to begin with, and after receiving the Breathing Method he imparted, they had even more room for improvement. Ancient, primitive weapons and equipment were cheap but offered limited help to them, only barely better than nothing against fierce beasts. As for more advanced weapons, Qin Jin could not afford them at the moment.

“First and foremost, let the Si Huo Tribe maintain its purity, focusing on cultivating the Breathing Method and the Visualization Method that will be used after advancement, to enhance individual strength.”

“Within the Great Desolate, compared to fierce beasts acting on instinct, what is more complex is the human heart.”

“The Ancient Remnant Species run rampant, forming a safe zone for the current Si Huo Tribe within a certain range. But as time passes, they will eventually come into contact with other human tribes. Using novel technological equipment without sufficient strength to back it up will inevitably attract covetous gazes.”

“At that time, it would instead lead to disaster.”

As thoughts flickered, Qin Jin made his final decision.

“After returning to the Great Desolate next time, I’ll start organizing hunts for the surrounding fierce beasts.”

“Once the Si Huo Tribe develops to a certain scale and its strength increases, and I also accumulate some savings, then I’ll start purchasing weapons and equipment, making the Si Huo Tribe directly a hegemonic tribe in the surrounding area!”

He began placing orders on the trading platform.

His purchases were primarily for his own cultivation, such as secret medicines that could assist in tempering the physique, and incense that could soothe the spirit…

Within the Federation, there were countless Martial Artist. Everything related to low-level Martial Artist had long been systematized, and prices were stable.

After a round of shopping, Qin Jin got up and left.

He used his spiritual power, enveloped by power of vows, to keenly observe his surroundings, first choosing an alternative route.

After confirming no one was following or secretly observing him, he changed direction and headed to his destination.

Bai Qiushi, as a cultist, showed a friendly willingness for long-term cooperation.

However, one must always be on guard against others.

…

New Sheep District First High School.

As one of the Five Major Survival Zones on the Mining Star, the New Sheep District has twelve high schools.

According to the information Qin Jin knew, many years ago, the academies under the Federation did not offer courses related to evolution paths like Martial Artist.

At that time, the evolution paths were already complete but were in an “unofficial” state. Taking Martial Artist as an example, within life planets, there were martial arts schools established by inheritors of various schools.

Later, the Federation officially established courses, and the top academies in the galaxy also set up related majors. Martial arts schools gradually declined, becoming places for supplementary lessons.

Following Teacher Wen’s words, Qin Jin arrived at the special area of the school library.

After taking out his student card and verifying his identity information on the device, the door in front of him opened, and Qin Jin walked inside.

Upon entering, he saw a standing sign about one person tall, with four large characters written on it.

[Basic Combat Method]

Inside the room, which was about a hundred square meters, bookshelves were arranged.

On the bookshelves were not paper books, nor precious Martial Dao Crystal like the Thunder Elephant Visualization Method, but rather thumb-sized special storage hard drives that could connect wirelessly with a communication wristband.

Next to the storage hard drives were display screens showing information about each Combat Method.

Qin Jin’s gaze swept across the room, and his eyes narrowed.

Within this Combat Method area, there was indeed a figure sitting on a chair at the inner side of the room.

It was a woman with a beautiful and clear face, wearing a purple casual vest on top and jeans on the bottom, her graceful figure fully revealed. She was resting her right arm on the table, propping up her chin, and looking at him.

What was eye-catching was…

On the table in front of her, there was also a sheathed long saber.

“She’s a master.”

Qin Jin subconsciously thought.

He had broken through to the Newborn Realm, his five senses were enhanced, and he cultivated the Visualization Method, making his spirit keen.

However, the moment he entered the Combat Method area, he did not sense anyone else’s presence.

It was only through his vision that he discovered the other person.

Qin Jin looked at the woman, and the woman looked at Qin Jin.

After about a few seconds of staring, Qin Jin withdrew his gaze, turned his body, walked towards the bookshelves, and began to browse.

It was vacation time, and entering the Combat Method area required identity verification. There were no signs of damage around, so… there was nothing to worry about.

He moved through the bookshelves, stopping occasionally to check, and finally confirmed his first target.

[One Side of Annihilation]

[Introduction]: A simplified basic version of the Combat Method “Ten Sides of Annihilation.” When this Combat Method is used, life energy will be in a boiling state. Depending on the mastery of the Combat Method, it enters a state of annihilation for varying durations, increasing combat power.

After the annihilation state ends, life energy temporarily becomes dormant, and the Martial Artist enters a period of weakness for varying durations.

An explosive Combat Method.

Such Combat Methods often allow a Martial Artist to unleash combat power beyond their limit for a short period, but the side effects are also extremely obvious.

However, this was not a problem for Qin Jin.

After all, besides [Martial Artist], he also had the [Sacrificial Spirit] profession.

The power of vows was an extremely special power with many uses, and healing and recovery were among them.

“Among basic Combat Methods, those that can temporarily boost basic attributes must be superior to others.”

“Now I really want to see where the limit of the power of vows lies.”

With a thought, Qin Jin initiated a wireless connection.

The content of the [One Side of Annihilation] Combat Method was imported into his wristband, including video tutorials, forbidden matters, and a series of other information.

Qin Jin began to check other Combat Methods.

Just then.

Inside the room, the woman’s voice sounded.

“It’s rare to choose this type for the first Combat Method.”

Her voice was calm, with a metallic quality.

Qin Jin turned his head and looked at the woman.

“She really came for me.”

A thought flashed through his mind, and Qin Jin’s tone was steady: “Senior, do you have any advice?”

“Human life energy is similar, but Martial Artist, by cultivating different Breathing Method, will cause subtle differences in their life energy.”

The woman rose from her chair, her chest subtly trembling, and walked to the bookshelf.

“You cultivate the Thunder Beast Breathing Technique, and your life energy contains a violent essence. Among these basic Combat Method, this one should be the most suitable for you.”

Qin Jin’s gaze followed.

[Thunder Restriction True Understanding]

He did not hesitate, initiating a wireless connection to transfer the Combat Method information to his wristband for future cultivation.

As a “genius” recognized by Teacher Wen, the school did not limit the number of Combat Method he could choose.

With the assistance of the professional panel, cultivating two Combat Method simultaneously was far from being too much to handle.

With the Combat Method acquired.

Qin Jin’s gaze fell on the woman.

“Senior, were you called by Teacher Wen? How should I address you?”

His tone was quite certain.

“Qin Jin, you arrived later than I expected.”

After the woman spoke, her expression became serious, and she continued: “Wu Yuan Academy, a researcher currently working in the Martial Dao Department.”

“Zhong Yi.”