27: Vitality

The ice lotus slowly rotated above his palm.

Qin Jin stepped out of the container, raised his palm, and the ice lotus was flung out, exploding with a roar in mid-air as the life energy within burst forth, creating a loud bang.

"Compared to a true Treasure Technique, its power should be much weaker, and its effects are also different."

"After all, this is just my imitation after initial observation."

"Propelling it with life energy is somewhat unsuitable."

Qin Jin's thoughts stirred, and another ice lotus appeared. He scrutinized the ice lotus in his palm: "However, this is just the beginning."

"After further research, there will certainly be deeper discoveries."

"The Sacrificial Fire Tribe members of the past did not cultivate their minds, so even if they awakened a Treasure Technique, they couldn't understand its mysteries or the reasons behind it."

"Now, the Si Huo Tribe members, having received my Visualization Method, once they temper their minds and master mental power, they can also become my assistants in exploring its secrets when condensing Treasure Techniques."

"At that time, there will be an opportunity to discover a method for actively condensing Treasure Techniques."

"A true teaching is a single sentence, a false teaching is ten thousand books; it's nothing more than that."

He put on his clothes, and with a thought, his professional panel appeared.

[Name]: Qin Jin

[Age]: 16

[Profession]: [Martial Artist] [Mech Modder] [Sacrificial Spirit]

[Martial Artist: Newborn Realm]

[Life Index: 37.4]

[Mental Index: 28.3]

[Thunder Beast Breathing Technique: Lv4 (16%)]

[Visualization Method: Skeleton Thunder Elephant Lv1 (58%)]

[Visualization Method: Three-Headed Strange Python Lv0 (66%)]

[Thunder Restriction True Solution: Lv1]

[One Side of Extinction: Lv0 (46%)]

His gaze swept over each data point.

The growth during this period could be described as rapid progress, without exaggeration.

Qin Jin's expression was calm, without a ripple.

Such panel data, looking across the Five Major Survival Zones of the Mining Star, would undoubtedly be top-tier among peers.

However…

As Yan Gaoyuan once said, the Mining Star is too small, like a drop in the ocean; in the vast sea of stars, there are countless extraordinary individuals and peerless talents.

His goal had long been set on the sea of stars.

What he could do now was to remain humble and advance steadily.

The lights in the warehouse turned off, the door locked, and Qin Jin's footsteps gradually faded away.

…

The next day.

Six o'clock in the morning.

Qin Jin opened his eyes on time.

After a thorough wash and tidy-up, the sloppy image he had cultivated from hard training in the Great Wilderness was gone, replaced by a vibrant young Martial Artist.

Just as Qin Jin finished making breakfast and was about to eat, Yan Yue's voice rang out from the yard.

"Qin Jin, Qin Jin!"

The door was unlocked, and she pushed it open: "My dad told me to give you…"

Before she could finish, her voice stopped.

Qin Jin looked at her.

The girl placed the item in her hand on the table, her eyes wide, and thoroughly scrutinized Qin Jin from head to toe.

"What's wrong with you?"

Qin Jin reached out and waved his hand in front of her eyes: "Are you hallucinating this early in the morning?"

"Qin Jin, you seem to be glowing."

"Speak human."

"I mean, you seem to have become more handsome."

Yan Yue organized her words: "You don't look different, so is it your temperament that changed?"

Her voice softened a little: "How did you do it? Teach me."

"It's from practicing martial arts."

Qin Jin shook his head: "You can't learn it, your martial arts talent is too ordinary."

He was not lying.

The changes Yan Yue saw in him were precisely due to his arduous training in the Great Wilderness and the improvement of his mental will.

When a person's vital energy, spirit, and mind improve, it naturally leads to a change in temperament.

"I was presumptuous, I truly don't understand the ways of geniuses."

Yan Yue rolled her eyes and handed over the item on the table: "My dad told me to give it to you."

"You're going to see that Spiritual Energy User today. Good luck, this is a big deal that can save you many years of detours."

Amidst her concern.

Qin Jin looked at the item she handed over.

It was a set of clothes.

Void Light SR-3 Martial Arts Uniform.

Void Light is one of the well-known clothing enterprises in the galaxy. The martial arts uniforms manufactured by Void Light are not ancient training clothes, but special garments made of special materials that possess a certain defensive capability and allow Martial Artists to exert their full strength without restraint.

Because of its function, it is favored by many Martial Artists.

"Put it on."

Yan Yue said: "I got it out of my dad that you still have to go out of the protective light curtain of the New Sheep District."

"Be careful."

Qin Jin turned around, changed into the uniform in the bedroom, and walked out.

This martial arts uniform was primarily black, simple and form-fitting. Worn by Qin Jin, it made him look somewhat sharp.

Qin Jin looked at himself in the mirror, then at Yan Yue, and suddenly spoke: "Yan Yue, have you decided which academy to apply to and what major to study?"

"I haven't decided on the academy yet."

"As for the major, probably something in management and coordination."

"Oh?"

Qin Jin raised an eyebrow slightly: "Why?"

"Of course, it's to cling to your coattails!"

Yan Yue looked at him: "Did you forget what you promised me? I'm waiting to take off with you."

"Behind every top Martial Artist, there needs to be a complete team for support. At that time, I'll be responsible for handling your logistics."

At this point, she paused slightly, deep in thought.

"Qin Jin, you wouldn't make me unemployed right after graduation, would you?"

"That's hard to say."

"Close the door for me, I'm off."

Leaving his last words, amidst the girl's playful scolding, Qin Jin strode out of the courtyard.

The artificial sun had just risen.

The vigor of the young man was even more brilliant than this false sun.

In a blink of an eye, Qin Jin disappeared from sight.

In the courtyard.

Yan Yue closed the door, looked in the direction Qin Jin had left, clasped her hands together in a prayer-like gesture, and silently chanted in her heart.

"You must be careful."

…

As one of the Mining Star's Five Major Survival Zones, the New Sheep District, though named a 'district,' its actual area was already comparable to a city on a life-bearing planet.

His communication wristband projected a map in front of him. Following the route, Qin Jin did not take any transportation, running all the way, gradually warming up.

He continued forward.

He arrived at the eastern exit of the New Sheep District.

Looking from afar, the protective light curtain descending from the sky left an opening of about several thousand meters long here. Giant mining vehicles equipped with defensive measures entered and exited, dust flying. Members of the guard team, who had undergone mechanical modifications and wore unified uniforms, were stationed there.

This was Qin Jin's first time coming here.

Since childhood, he had never left the New Sheep District.

After observing for a moment, Qin Jin walked towards the exit.

As he approached, a guard team member looked over, and upon seeing the martial arts uniform on him, withdrew his gaze.

Seeing this, Qin Jin understood.

The New Sheep District did not prohibit entry or exit. Extraordinary creatures existed in the Mining Star's wilderness, and in the past, many Martial Artists had probably come here to seek out extraordinary creatures for Visualization.

Therefore, the guard team members here were accustomed to Martial Artists traveling alone.

He walked to the exit, stepped out, and completely left the area covered by the light curtain, arriving in the wilderness of the Mining Star.

The sky instantly darkened.

Above the firmament, thunder rumbled incessantly, and lightning occasionally streaked across the sky, illuminating the world.

The communication wristband was affected by the environment, and its light screen fluctuated.

Qin Jin glanced at the map, committing it to memory.

Then…

He identified his direction and directly left the main road, heading into the unknown wilderness.