47: Gift

Though both were inanimate objects, they yielded completely different results.

After multiple attempts, Qin Jin finally confirmed the specific reason.

Wishpower!

His Divine Intent was constantly protected by Wishpower for safety.

The Deep Driller, as the vessel of his Sacrificial Spirit identity, underwent a transformation in its control core, and the machine itself also contained Wishpower.

Therefore, it was able to successfully enter this space.

After confirming the reason, Qin Jin tried to surround other items with Wishpower and then send them into the fragment space, which indeed succeeded.

This gave him some ideas.

“In myths and legends, the cauldron also holds supreme significance as a sacrificial object.”

“Legend has it that Yu the Great divided the Nine Provinces and cast the Nine Cauldrons, which could be called treasures of the nation.”

“Perhaps this cauldron was once a similar existence, which is why Wishpower could enter it without obstruction.”

There were no living creatures around, and he couldn't bring in a tribesman or risk himself, as he was still unsure if this space could support living beings.

However…

For Qin Jin, it was enough.

All this time, due to the Deep Driller, he had to go to the storage area every day.

Now, this mining machine could be carried with him, not only boosting his Combat Method but also allowing him to go to the Great Desolate and the Si Huo Tribe anytime, anywhere.

“This giant cauldron fragment isn't big, so it can be simply decorated and transformed into something like a heart-protecting mirror, to be carried with me.”

“The internal space can achieve many things.”

“The Deep Driller is too old, but if I had a real combat mech that I could carry with me, it would become a well-deserved trump card.”

“These matters need to be prepared after the Star God Chosen.”

Having made up his mind, Qin Jin's mental power extended, sensing the outside world.

Ding Yang and Qi Ze were waiting quietly outside the Sacrificial Spirit Hall.

Xia Yanh Tiger was out, and Qi Chuan, the current patriarch, was leading the tribesmen in construction.

Though he was old, after practicing the Breathing Method, his dormant vitality had awakened, making him stronger than ordinary people.

These few people were the current high-ranking members of the Si Huo Tribe.

Under the blessing of Wishpower, Qin Jin's voice simultaneously resounded in their minds.

He made arrangements.

Knowing the true value of this bronze fragment, Qin Jin naturally wouldn't use it like the Spring Stream Tribe did; such an important treasure, if left outside, carried the risk of being lost.

This fragment would be personally managed by Qin Jin.

He would take it out when necessary, for example, to heal injured tribesmen with its power, or to help tribesmen improve during the Si Huo Tribe's medicinal baths.

Normally, this giant cauldron fragment would be his cultivation aid, with its internal space, and in the future, if he wanted to transport any “large items” between the two worlds, it could also play a role.

Ding Yang and Qi Ze, under his command, continued their journey.

The Great Desolate was vast.

With this precedent, other wondrous and treasured lands within other tribes might also have appeared due to the influence of strange objects.

At this time, with everything waiting to be rebuilt, it was undoubtedly the best time for collection.

In the Great Desolate, after cultivating until both great suns set in the west, Qin Jin's thoughts stirred, and he returned to the Mining Star.

After routine maintenance of the Deep Driller, he crafted a fitting soft frame for the fragment, as he had originally conceived, and carried it with him, using Wishpower to conceal it.

Looking at the giant cauldron fragment close to his body, Qin Jin's heart stirred.

“When my spirit first entered it, I saw the scene of the giant cauldron shattering.”

“In the future, if I can acquire other fragments, will I be able to see a more complete scene?”

“This giant cauldron fragment is the first treasure I obtained in the Great Desolate, and it also has a storage function, so it should be named.”

He pondered, thinking of the shattered scene he first saw, and the patterns carved on the giant cauldron, and made a decision in his heart.

“Let's call it Mountain River.”

As the thought flashed, the Deep Driller was stored in Mountain River.

Without the mining machine, the warehouse seemed a bit empty, and Qin Jin turned and left.

…

Night fell on the Mining Star.

Compared to before, on his way back to his residence, Qin Jin could clearly perceive that New Sheep District was much noisier at night than it used to be.

Many outsiders had appeared on the Mining Star.

Connecting this to what Zhong Yi said, that the Mining Star was already under martial law, the purpose of these people was self-evident.

Upon returning to his residence, Qin Jin picked up the alloy box containing the Academy's secret medicine and headed straight for the Yan family's home.

Just as he lifted his foot to push open the courtyard gate, Qin Jin saw Yan Yue walking out to meet him.

Yan Yue was dressed in home clothes, still wearing an apron, and her eyes lit up when she saw Qin Jin: “Qin Jin, you've come at just the right time.”

“I recently read a book about gourmet food and learned a little, you should try it too.”

She still had some cooking oil smell on her, indicating she had just finished in the kitchen.

Reaching out her hand, she pulled Qin Jin towards the room.

“What are you carrying?”

Yan Yue asked casually.

“A gift.”

“It's secret medicine inside.”

Qin Jin was concise, and seeing the girl's questioning gaze, he added: “It's for you.”

“Ah? For me?”

Yan Yue stopped, pointing to herself with her other hand, looking bewildered.

“It's not for illness.”

Qin Jin saw through her thoughts immediately: “This is for practicing Martial Artist, from Wu Yuan Academy, all top-grade.”

“Miss Yan, your investment is about to pay off.”

Qin Jin's tone was relaxed: “With the help of these secret medicines, even if your Martial Artist talent is mediocre, you can make rapid progress in the early stages. Then, for the college entrance exam, with Martial Artist bonus points, you can choose any major you want.”

As soon as his voice fell.

He saw the girl in front of him turn and try to pull him outside.

Qin Jin stood motionless.

At Qin Jin's current realm, she naturally couldn't pull him.

Seeing that her attempt was unsuccessful, Yan Yue's delicate brows furrowed, and she quickly said: “Qin Jin, I'm waiting for you to take off and then take me with you. What time is it now?”

“Take these secret medicines back and use them yourself.”

“Although my Martial Artist grades are average, my cultural subject grades are already enough, so I don't need these.”

“If you don't take them back, you won't eat the food I made today!”

“I don't really want to eat it…” Qin Jin's soft murmur had just begun when he saw Yan Yue's slightly changing expression, and his tone shifted: “Don't worry, I definitely don't need them anymore, that's why I'm giving them to you.”

The two of them were not quiet in the courtyard, and Qin Jin keenly sensed someone approaching the door inside the room.

He simply raised his voice, saying seriously: “That Spiritual Energy User senior provided me with enough resource support, as for these, just use them with peace of mind.”

After saying that.

He looked back at the door and called out a name.

“Uncle Yan.”

The person who had approached was none other than Yan Gaoyuan.

Hearing the address, Yan Gaoyuan nodded and looked at Yan Yue: “Jin'er knows what he's doing, just accept it.”

“You've come at a good time, come in and eat first.”

Upon hearing this.

Yan Yue pursed her lips, and finally pulled Qin Jin into the room.

The alloy box was placed aside.

At the dinner table, the dishes had already been served.

After Qin Jin sat down, Yan Gaoyuan, opposite him, pushed up his glasses: “Jin'er, why would Wu Yuan Academy provide you with secret medicine?”

In his youth, Yan Gaoyuan was able to help a Spiritual Energy User, so he himself clearly had Martial Artist cultivation. Qin Jin and Yan Yue's conversation had all been heard by him.

“Teacher Wen at school used to be a student of Wu Yuan Academy.”

Qin Jin replied: “Through his connections, I was placed on Wu Yuan Academy's observation list and received resource subsidies.”

Yan Gaoyuan nodded knowingly.

His tone shifted, and he asked again: “How is Teacher Chu to you? He didn't make things difficult for you, did he?”

“Teacher Chu is very supportive of me.”

Qin Jin answered seriously: “Uncle Yan, you're right, this is also an opportunity.”

“During this period, my improvement speed has far exceeded before.”

Sufficient resources, the guidance of a grandmaster, combined with his own talent, led to such rapid progress in cultivation.

Qin Jin could imagine that if it weren't for the Star God Chosen, it wouldn't be difficult for him to earn his first pot of gold in the Great Desolate, but to cultivate with this level of resource assistance would be much more troublesome.

Moreover…

Some levels of secret medicine wouldn't even circulate on the market.

“That's good.”

Yan Gaoyuan nodded, and after a moment of silence, he said: “Jin'er, I don't know what Teacher Chu ultimately needs you to do, but you've already gained enough. From now on, your own safety is paramount.”

“Don't worry, Uncle Yan, I understand.”

Qin Jin shook his head, his tone somewhat emotional: “If it weren't for you, Uncle Yan, introducing Teacher Chu to me, the current situation would probably be much more complicated.”

The Star God Chosen was destined to sweep across the entire young generation of the Mining Star; talented young people could all be chosen by forces with [tickets].

Yan Gaoyuan's existence naturally gave him a foundation of trust with Chu Tianyi, leading to the current outcome.

If he had been noticed by other unfamiliar forces, or even those established noble families who had already made arrangements, and chosen by them as a competitor, everything… would definitely not have been so smooth, and there would have been many more troubles.

After a brief exchange, Yan Gaoyuan stopped asking questions.

At the dinner table, it was Yan Yue's mother, Tang Qin, who started the conversation, and the family ate and chatted, the atmosphere relaxed.

After dinner, Qin Jin got up, preparing to leave.

As he reached the courtyard gate, Yan Yue's voice came from behind him.

“Qin Jin!”

Turning his head, Qin Jin saw the girl leaning against the door, waving her small fist at him, her face serious: “You really need to work hard.”

“With the help of these secret medicines, be careful not to be surpassed by me.”

“At that time, whether I let you hug my leg, I still have to consider.”

Qin Jin chuckled.

He waved his hand, saying easily: “Yan Yue, then good luck to you.”

As his voice fell.

Qin Jin turned back.

He was about to leave, but his keen five senses heard the girl's whispered words from behind.

“You need to work even harder.”

Hearing the worry in her tone, Qin Jin didn't look back, quickened his steps, and his figure disappeared, leaving only a final sentence echoing in the courtyard.

“Yan Yue, your cooking still has a lot of room for improvement!”

…

Pushing the door open and returning to his bedroom, Qin Jin stretched, his mind relaxed.

In the base, he was a well-known Martial Artist genius.

In the Great Desolate, he played the role of a majestic Sacrificial Spirit.

Only when he was at the Yan family's home, facing these familiar faces like family, could he truly relax.

He walked to the window and looked up at the sky through the glass.

Beyond the sky, the raging lightning seemed to be even more active.

He used to not understand the source of these lightning bolts, but now knowing their origin, observing them again, he couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder.

“What would the Mining Star look like without lightning?”

“What would it look like when it truly ascends to a Gaia planet one day?”

With these questions in mind, Qin Jin washed up and rested, quickly falling into a dream.

…

A few days later.

Inside the base.

This was a building similar to a dueling arena, divided into two levels, upper and lower. The lower level had a ring tens of meters long and wide, while the upper level was open in the middle, surrounded by a circular corridor, allowing a direct view of the scene on the ring.

At this moment.

On the ring, two young figures were exchanging blows, their fists and feet connecting with dull thuds.

On the second floor.

Qin Jin leaned against the railing, looking down at the situation on the ring.

Beside him, a staff member from the base was operating a portable computer, and a light screen appeared, displaying rows of data information.

These were the relevant details of the Martial Artists who had not yet been eliminated.

As the Star God Chosen approached, Qin Jin, as the captain, began to familiarize himself with their information, preparing to select his teammates.

The staff member introduced them while browsing the data.

Life index, spiritual index, even the Combat Method they learned, specific physical strength, and so on…

Just then.

The elevator doors opened not far away, and Su Chaozong, carrying a briefcase, arrived on the second floor.

“Su Teacher.”

Qin Jin's gaze shifted.

Su Chaozong stepped closer and handed the briefcase to Qin Jin.

“Take a look.”

“This is a breakthrough gift from Boss Chu to you.”