82: Inheritance Seeds

Seeing this, Qin nodded in acknowledgement, then walked to the side.

On the spot, staff activated the instrument to scan the black crystal-like eyeball.

After obtaining preliminary data, Wang Yao began to converse with the person beside her.

His wristband vibrated continuously, and Qin lit it up to check, finding a communication request.

It was Zhong Yi.

With a guess in his heart, Qin connected the communication.

After the light screen appeared, Zhong Yi's familiar face emerged on the display.

She appeared to be on her way, accompanied by others.

"Teacher Zhong, long time no see."

Qin Jin said.

"Long time no see."

Zhong Yi replied.

She was about to say something, but seeing the technological background filled with various instruments next to Qin in the screen, her delicate brows slightly raised: "Qin Jin, you're not at home?"

"No."

Qin Jin shook his head: "I'm currently participating in the design of my first Transcendent Mech."

"Mech?"

Zhong Yi's eyes lit up.

For a Martial Artist in the Star Sea Era, a Transcendent Mech is equipment that can amplify their combat power to the greatest extent.

She didn't dwell on this topic, and said: "You must have guessed my intention."

"Qin Jin, on behalf of Wu Yuan Academy, I officially extend an invitation to you."

"I am currently on my way to your home, and we can discuss the specific details when we meet."

"Oh, and."

She paused here, her gaze in the screen looking into the distance: "Qin Jin, it's best to return as soon as possible."

Zhong Yi did not hide anything, and spoke directly: "You are quite popular now.

Besides us from Martial Abyss, recruitment teams from other academies have already arrived on this planet.

It seems their goal is the same as ours."

"Given the talent you've displayed, the seven top academies in the Corridor Star System will most likely offer you special admission."

How vast a star system is, with numerous academies.

In the Corridor Star System, there are seven academies widely recognized as the most prestigious.

As Zhong Yi's words fell, Qin Jin nodded: "I will return as soon as possible."

"We can talk in detail after we meet."

The communication ended.

Qin Jin turned around, stepped back to the center of the area, and looked at Wang Yao: "Engineer Wang, how is it?"

"Currently, there are some initial ideas."

She pondered for a moment, then slowly began: "Designing it as a material for manufacturing a mech is not difficult.

The challenge is how to minimize the mental index requirement as much as possible."

"For now, we'll use the python bone as the main material to create the melee weapon for this mech."

"And use this eyeball as the main material to build the special ability module for the mech."

"Special ability?"

"Yes."

Wang Yao responded: "A true Transcendent Mech, in addition to smoother operation of transcendent power and comprehensive amplification for the pilot, can inherently possess special abilities."

"You can consider them as [skills]."

"I plan to build it into a special ability module, and at the same time, subtly adjust the mech's design to make them more compatible."

"This way, even if the final mech's mental index requirement exceeds expectations, we can just remove the module to reduce the requirement."

"This is a potential problem, but Qin Sheng, with your talent, I believe you will quickly meet the gap and re-equip it."

"How about it?"

Qin Jin's eyes flickered with thought.

Finally, he nodded and said: "Okay, let's proceed with this design approach."

"Qin Sheng, do you have any requirements for the type of melee weapon?"

"Mechs produced by our Star Ring Heavy Industries typically feature energy evolution and transformable melee weapons."

"But now that it's being crafted from physical materials, it will need a fixed form."

As her words fell, she looked at Qin.

"Weapon, huh—"

Before the Heavenly Selection began, when he was choosing a weapon, an idea had already emerged in his mind.

After Chu Tianyi explained the Congenital Realm, his idea gradually solidified.

Now.

Within this materials department, his thoughts stirred, and a divine light flashed in his eyes.

Mental power condensed before him, and a long weapon gradually materialized!

A halberd!

It was a Fangtian halberd enveloped by streaks of lightning.

It was precisely the weapon held by the Golden Armored Divine Heavenly Selection, Qin Chi's Divine Intent.

Only when mind and body resonate can spiritual energy be generated.

Then, would using the same weapon as his Divine Intent increase the chance of resonance?

This was a worthwhile attempt, and Qin himself was not averse to this type of weapon.

In his hand, the lightning halberd hovered slightly.

Qin Chi's voice rang out.

"Let this be the basis for crafting the mech's close-combat weapon."

Wang Yao, having been sent here with knowledge of Qin's background at Star Ring Heavy Industries, was quite knowledgeable.

The moment she saw the halberd in Qin's hand, she already guessed what it was.

Choosing not to leave any visual records, her eyes slightly flickered as she committed the halberd's appearance to memory.

How could a designer capable of designing Transcendent Mechs and taming Transcendent materials be an ordinary person?

She realized this was Qin's Divine Intent form, and naturally wouldn't let more people know.

"A python and a halberd, that's quite fitting."

Wang Yao commented, then said: "In three days at most, the new design blueprint will be out."

"At that time, if you are satisfied, Qin Sheng, the mech's manufacturing can officially begin."

"Good."

Qin Jin responded: "I still have things to do today.

Tomorrow, I'll come over and we can confirm the specific mech plan together, to avoid needing modifications later."

After speaking, he turned and left the materials department.

Outside this temporary factory, there was a dedicated driver responsible for picking up and dropping off Qin.

New Sheep District.

Outside the old house.

Various types of ground vehicles and aerial vehicles were parked on the street.

The usually quiet residential area had never seen such a scene, and many neighbors were watching from afar.

Some vehicles even had special markings, and some people couldn't help but search by the markings, their faces immediately showing surprise.

"That looks like the Tian Ce Academy's emblem."

"Tian Ce Academy? That top academy famous for its commanders? I heard many commanders in the Federation's top legions came from Tian Ce."

"That emblem looks like Wu Yuan Academy."

"Another top academy!"

"Looking at the direction they're parked, it seems they're facing the Qin family's house.

Could it be because of Qin Jin?"

"I did hear that Qin Jin's talent isn't bad, but to attract so many top academies? What a joke!"

"That child Qin Jin hasn't had it easy.

If it weren't for the Yan family looking after him—"

Amidst the whispers of the surrounding neighbors, a star shuttle streaked through the sky and slowly descended.

The Mining Star was currently in ruins, awaiting reconstruction.

In a true life-bearing planet, different vehicles had different traffic regulations and couldn't act recklessly.

As the star shuttle descended and its door opened, Qin stepped out.

The moment he stepped out of the door, numerous gazes converged on him, and footsteps sounded as someone immediately prepared to approach.

Qin Jin's gaze swept around.

"The recruitment teams from the top academies only came to the old house and didn't know I had already moved."

"It seems the position of Planet Development Consultant still carries some weight."

A thought flashed through his mind.

Facing the gaze of countless people, Qin Jin's expression remained calm, and he said evenly: "Everyone, it's too crowded here.

Let's talk somewhere else."

After speaking, he turned and got back into the vehicle.

The star shuttle flew at a low altitude, heading towards the central part of New Sheep District.

Behind.

The recruitment teams from different academies followed without any hesitation.

In just a few tens of seconds, the entire street became empty, returning to its former tranquility.

Only the even more fervent discussions let others know that the scene had indeed just occurred.

Central New Sheep District.

Outside the villa.

Seeing Qin Jin push open the gate and enter the courtyard, the Saber-toothed tiger, which had been resting nearby, immediately came over and rolled on the ground.

Halfway through its roll.

It suddenly realized that many people were following Qin and entering with him.

Many gazes fell upon it.

As a feline creature, it also possessed its own dominance.

Although eating and sleeping well during this period had dulled much of it, this scene still made it somewhat embarrassed.

Its body rolled, naturally rolling to the side.

Among the recruitment teams that followed, some waited outside, while others followed Qin into the villa.

"Everyone."

Looking at the crowd that followed him into the room, Qin Jin's voice was calm as he said: "I already know your purpose."

"How about we talk one by one?"

On the way back, he had specifically checked the emblems of the top academies.

Now—

Martial Abyss, Tian Ce, Ling Shu.

Three of the seven top academies had arrived, and they had even run into each other.

Given his current status and the talent he had displayed, only people from the seven major academies would come to invite him.

Some second-rate academies wouldn't even consider it, because the gap in resources, heritage, and faculty strength compared to the seven major academies was enormous.

The moment Qin Jin's words fell, a middle-aged man responded: "How about I speak first?"

As he spoke, sounds of dissatisfaction arose from around him.

Qin Jin looked at him: "How should I address you?"

"Tian Ce Academy, Zhou Fang."

The middle-aged man replied.

"Teacher Zhou, let's go upstairs to talk."

Qin Chi pointed to a reception room on the second floor, stepped onto the stairs, and went up first.

Zhou Fang followed closely.

From a practical standpoint, discussing it here, in front of the other academies, would be the best option.

After all, in that scenario, the academies speaking later might temporarily raise their offers, allowing Qin Jin to secure better special admission conditions.

However, Qin himself was not a commodity to be haggled over.

Such a choice would also be an insult to these top academies of the star system.

Moreover, Qin also wanted to know the most basic sincerity of each academy.

The two, one after another, entered the reception room, and Zhou Fang closed the door.

"Teacher Zhou, please sit."

Qin Jin's voice rang out.

Zhou Fang, dressed in a formal suit, sat down, his tone somewhat emotional: "Qin Jin, when I first saw your information, I was quite startled."

"A true dragon emerges from a shallow pond.

Your performance, looking back at previous Chosen Plans, is truly unique."

"Teacher Zhou, this is no longer a shallow pond."

Qin Chi corrected him.

Hearing this, Zhou Fang smiled, nodding in agreement: "You're right, this planet is indeed no longer a shallow pond."

After speaking, Zhou Fang put away his smile and took out a thick, original paper document from his backpack.

He handed it to Qin Jin.

"These are the conditions our Tian Ce Academy can offer."

Seeing Qin take the document and begin to read it, he continued: "Qin, I'm a straightforward person, so I'll be direct."

"The conditions various academies can offer you might fluctuate, but they won't differ too much."

"The Federation won't permit us to engage in malicious competition, and the academies also have an unspoken understanding not to break this balance for the sake of an individual."

"Compared to other academies, our Tian Ce Academy's greatest advantage lies with the Federation Military."

His voice was filled with confidence: "As long as you complete your studies and successfully graduate, then upon graduation, you will directly become an intern captain of a certain combat sequence, taking command of your own starship."

"Why shouldn't a man wield a hooked sword, and reclaim fifty states of mountains and passes?"

His voice was long and drawn out: "The current Federation is not lacking in warfare.

At the Federation's borders, skirmishes are constantly occurring, and who knows when a major war will brew!"

"Come to our Tian Ce Academy, and after graduation, within ten years, we can at least ensure you reach the rank of field officer.

If your performance is outstanding enough, promotion to senior colonel and commanding a fleet is also not a problem."

"If you are not interested in star sea warfare, after graduation, you can also go to the ground forces.

With your talent, supported by us, you will also quickly distinguish yourself."

Qin Chi flipped through the document, listening intently.

Zhou Fang continued: "Qin Jin, since you became a Heavenly Selection victor, you should know about the battle outside the planet."

His tone became impassioned, as if he were personally on the battlefield: "This was a major victory for the Judgment Corps.

The Federation annihilated a rebellious Divine Being!"

"The Judgment Corps is a special legion reformed specifically to deal with Divine Beings."

"Within the Federation, besides regular combat legions, there are also special legions targeting different enemies.

After graduation, you can choose your own path."

"How about it?"

"Don't you want to try what it feels like to slay a Divine Being?"

Qin Chi turned to the last page.

"Judgment Corps, for Divine Beings, huh—"

Thoughts flashed through his mind, and he suddenly understood the strange attitude of the old man in the Different Space.

"No wonder he said he would give me a great gift only after I truly made the Divine Favor my own."

“The current me is closely connected to the Star God.”

“The Judgment Corps was created to target deities. How could their Legion Commander be willing to cultivate and foster me at a time like this?”

The thought flashed through his mind.

Becoming a Star God Chosen seemed to have its gains and losses.

But—so what?

What he held in his hands was real; the true value of the Star God Chosen had yet to be fully realized, but it had already brought him significant gains.

He closed the document in his hand.

This document included various benefits upon admission, as well as the inheritances to be gained, which were undeniably generous.

Handing the document back to Teacher Zhou, Qin Jin said earnestly, “Teacher Zhou, I will consider it carefully.”

“Mm.”

Teacher Zhou took it, not pressing him, and simply said, “Qin Sheng, I look forward to seeing you at our Tian Ce Academy campus.”

After speaking, he stood up, pushed open the door, and shouted downstairs, “I’m done talking, who’s next?”

With three academies present, everyone understood the principle of comparing goods, so he naturally wouldn't rush.

Soon.

Downstairs, a second person arrived.

The newcomer was from Ling Shu Academy, a woman. Seeing her enter the room, Qin Sheng stood up to greet her, a subtle feeling suddenly arising in his heart.

This scene now felt more like he was interviewing the other party.

Just as Teacher Zhou said, the conditions offered by each academy were roughly similar.

Ling Shu Academy, among the Seven Great Academies, was renowned for its Spiritual Energy Department, a sacred place in the entire Corridor Star System where Spiritual Energy Users would inevitably go for further study.

Of course, their Martial Arts Department was also outstanding, just not as dazzling as the Spiritual Energy Department.

After all, every Spiritual Energy User was a born genius!

In terms of conditions, Ling Shu Academy was even superior to Tian Ce Academy, but they also made a request.

Ling Shu Academy hoped that when Qin Sheng went to the academy to study, he could request the Star God to manifest a clone to accompany him to Ling Shu Academy for study.

They truly had the idea of teaching a deity.

Of course, this request was not mandatory and would not affect their special recruitment conditions.

After seeing off the person from Ling Shu Academy, as the door to the reception room was pushed open again, seeing the figure who walked in, the two exchanged glances and smiled at each other.

“Teacher Zhong.”

Qin Jin looked at her and said, “So, you ended up taking on recruitment work after all?”

“Didn’t I tell you last time? Just call me senior sister.”

Zhong Yi’s tone was relaxed as she walked into the room and sat down, sighing, “Who told me to stay and work at the academy after graduation? You know, you can’t twist an arm out of a leg, so I had no choice but to drop my main work and make this trip.”

At this point, she looked at Qin Sheng, shook her head, and joked, “If I had known this day would come, I should have just lied to you the first time I met you.”

“Lied to me about what?”

“Told you that as long as you accepted the subsidy from the observation list, you would have to choose our Martial Abyss Academy in the future.”

“In that case, I probably wouldn’t have accepted the subsidy.”

Qin Sheng replied calmly, “In the past period, a teacher once told me that only by being unrestrained can one truly comprehend the mysteries of martial arts.”

“Unrestrained, huh…”

Zhong Yi mused, “Indeed, it contains profound truth.”

Her tone shifted, and her expression became serious: “You should have already seen their special recruitment conditions and have an expectation in your heart.”

“I’ll be direct.”

“Our Martial Abyss Academy has a total of nineteen S-rank special recruitment slots this year, and one of them will be used for you.”

“Top-tier S-rank.”

“At the same time.”

“On my way here, the director of the admissions department promised me that they could break the limit for you. On the basis of the S-rank special recruitment conditions, I will strive to increase the conditions by 25% to 30% for you.”

“This is already infinitely close to the limit; the academy cannot be too excessive and break the unspoken agreement with other academies.”

She took out a document and handed it to Qin Jin: “Take a look.”

“If you choose to come to our Martial Abyss, the academy will list you as one of the heritage seeds.”

“A heritage seed means that there is no specific graduation year limit; we will support you throughout your martial arts cultivation journey until you reach your limit and can no longer advance!”

At this point, she paused slightly: “The admissions department hasn’t discussed it yet, but I believe that with your talent, after you come to our academy, Qin Sheng will not be stingy with his guidance to you.”

The Qin Sheng she referred to naturally meant the principal of Martial Abyss Academy.

“Before the school selection examination begins, according to the consensus of the Federation and various academies, you cannot enroll early, but our Martial Abyss Academy intends to establish a branch campus on this planet.”

“After all, this place will be promoted to Gaia Planet in the future.”

“Soon, a teacher will come, and before enrollment, if you have any questions, you can ask at any time.”

At this point, she paused slightly, looking at Qin Jin: “How about it?”

Her tone carried confidence.

“That’s truly generous.”

Qin Chi exclaimed.

“Of course.”

Zhong Yi said smugly, then lowered her voice and whispered, “Qin Jin, you have to thank me.”

“The academy also has no choice. Although the academy doesn’t force young Martial Artists on the observation list to come to our Martial Abyss, if a future star with obvious talent like you went to another academy, and the information about you being on the observation list was exposed in the future, wouldn’t that make other academies laugh their heads off?”

“To let a duck that’s already in hand fly away, that would be too embarrassing!”

“Although our admissions director didn’t say it explicitly, I could tell that when he found me, it already meant that our Martial Abyss Academy was determined to get you.”

She made an analogy, then continued, “Compare the three. The academies that haven’t arrived yet should be here soon. You decide for yourself.”

“Tell me after you’ve made your choice.”

After speaking, she turned to leave.

It was at this moment.

Qin Jin put down the document in his hand and said calmly, “No need.”

“Oh?”

Qin Jin’s voice was calm: “I choose Martial Abyss Academy.”

Hearing this, a ripple crossed Zhong Yi’s eyes: “You’re not going to wait for the conditions from other academies?”

“Only three of the Seven Great Academies of the Corridor Star System have arrived so far.”

“With the Federation’s warp technology, the order of arrival is already enough to determine the level of importance.”

“Talent is ultimately just talent; it cannot be a decisive condition. It seems now that I am not their most valued choice.”

“Besides, didn’t I promise you that I would put Martial Abyss Academy as my first choice?”

Qin Sheng retorted, then continued, “Senior Sister Zhong, from the attitudes shown by the various academies, the scales in my heart have already made a decision.”

He was never one to drag things out.

The other four, arriving later, were excluded.

Ling Shu Academy’s request related to the Star God left a slightly negative impression on him.

Tian Ce Academy showed great sincerity, even promising a future captain position and support for his subsequent development, which was tempting.

But for Qin Jin.

Tian Ce Academy’s deep connection with the military meant that the academy’s system and atmosphere would be quite strict, leaning towards militarization.

Qin Chi often had to go to the Great Wilderness, which inherently conflicted with this.

With that in mind, the final result was clear.

“Good!”

Zhong Yi clapped her hands: “Junior brother, then I’ll be waiting for your arrival at the academy after school starts!”

Hearing this, Qin Jin smiled slightly.

After a moment of hesitation, he asked, “Since the academy is planning to send a teacher to the Mining Star, are there any teachers whose weapon is a halberd? A Fangtian halberd?”

“You plan to use this weapon?”

Zhong Yi instantly reacted and patted her chest: “Don’t worry, our Martial Abyss Academy has the most Martial Artists.”

“Leave this to me.”

Since he had made his decision, Qin Sheng would not procrastinate.

Walking out with Zhong Yi, Qin Sheng directly announced his decision to the other academy recruitment teams.

Dragging things out would only harm their relationships. A top academy has immense influence within the Federation, and Qin Sheng naturally wouldn’t do such a foolish thing.

After confirming his academy choice, Qin Sheng’s life settled into a calm routine.

During this period.

Federal staff members, who sought him out due to his [Development Consultant] profession, asked for some of his opinions.

Other academies among the Seven Great Academies also contacted Qin Sheng, receiving polite rejections.

Qin Sheng fully immersed himself in the design and manufacturing of the new mech.

As the mech’s owner, he and Wang Yao shared their innovative ideas, while also learning from the entire mech manufacturing team.

On the seventh day of participating in mech design.

A new profession appeared on Qin Sheng’s professional panel!

[Mech Designer]

With a professional team, everything progressed rapidly.

Time passed.

Star Ring Heavy Industries temporary base.

Looking out, at the center of the vast experimental ground, a nearly thirty-meter-tall humanoid mechanical structure stood in place.

Its various details had not yet been filled in, and its modules had not been installed. It currently resembled a skeleton, empty and hollow.

It was primarily constructed from dragon bone alloy combined with extraordinary materials, and various glowing runes were engraved on the skeleton.

“Qin Jin.”

Wang Yao looked at Qin Jin: “The core mechanical structure, sensing system, and control system are all in place.”

“Although it’s still far from complete, it already possesses the ability to be piloted.”

“Want to try it?”

During this time, working together on design every day, Qin Sheng had become familiar with this team.

“Of course.”

With eagerness in his eyes, Qin Sheng replied, then stepped forward, coming to the base of the massive mechanical structure. He bent slightly and leaped up, grasping the joints, climbing step by step, directly ascending to the cockpit above.

Once the mech was fully formed, it would utilize basic short-distance teleportation technology, allowing the pilot to enter the mech at any time.

But for now, this step had not yet been perfected.

The cockpit was still open to the air, with no surrounding filling, only the control core at the very center, emitting a soft light, suspended in mid-air and slowly rotating.

He planned to modify the control core, which had been transformed by the influence of wish power, himself, not involving the team.

After all, wish power was always his greatest trump card.

Qin Jin exhaled a long breath.

He suppressed the anticipation in his heart and placed his hands on the light sphere.

Spiritual power surged forth.

In the next instant.

In Qin Jin’s perception, his body suddenly grew, instantly transforming into a giant, with surging energy flowing through every part of his body!

Extraordinary Mech!

This was the Martial Artist’s most powerful combat weapon!

On the mechanical skeleton, runes suddenly lit up, and extraordinary power surged.

Qin Jin tentatively mobilized his life energy, which flowed into the mech, coursing through its circuits, being rapidly amplified, and the massive mech body emitted a brilliant light.

Surging power flowed.

It was at this moment.

Qin Chi sensed something, and his thoughts stirred.

The professional panel appeared before him.

His gaze fell, and behind [Mech Designer], which had appeared not long ago, a new profession emerged.

[Mech Pilot]

Qin Jin: ?

Deep Driller: ?

“So—.”

Qin Jin looked at this profession he had once speculated about, and a possibility suddenly struck him.

“In the system’s judgment, this unfinished behemoth already counts as a mech.”

“The Deep Driller doesn’t count?!”

“Then how did the ‘Modder’ profession come about?”

His thoughts raced, and he considered more: “Perhaps it’s because the parts I replaced on the Deep Driller, though outdated, were genuinely mech parts, thus generating the ‘Modder’ profession.”

He let out a long breath, feeling somewhat amused and exasperated by these thoughts.

This was clearly the professional panel discriminating against the Deep Driller, that second-hand mining machine!

His thoughts flickered, just as Qin Sheng was about to fully experience this unfinished mech.

On the professional panel.

Under his gaze, the three mech-related professions—[Modder], [Designer], and [Pilot]—gradually dimmed.

In their place…

Was a new, combined profession!