The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 104 - 89 Test

Chapter 104: Chapter 89 Test

"Li Yi, you’re on vacation now, right? There shouldn’t be any missions coming up for you in the next few days. Do you have any plans?"

A group was walking along the road of the training base, chatting leisurely with each other.

After the recent mission, they had all faced life and death together, and this experience had brought them closer and strengthened their friendships considerably.

"I haven’t completed my training yet, so I want to continue and finish the training in Area Three and Four. Then I’ll rest for a few days, maybe move to a new place," Li Yi said.

"Li Yi, with your current level, those trainings probably won’t be much help to you," another voice chimed in.

Chen Hao remembered that Li Yi had been pulled halfway through his training by Wang Jian for a mission, indeed not having completed those basic trainings.

Li Yi replied, "It’s always good to learn more. I can’t let myself slack off. Plus, my strength is still quite weak, and I haven’t awakened my ’inspiration’, so I should take this time to accumulate more."

"Makes sense," Chen Hao nodded. "I just wonder when that Mysterious Object, the ’meditation room’, will open at the training base. I would like to use it to cultivate as well. Normal meditation cultivation is too slow."

Wang Jian cautioned, "Using that Mysterious Object for cultivation comes with risks. One must rely on one’s own ability to break free from the ’illusion’. Otherwise, the consciousness can get lost in it. So far, only Li Yi has successfully broken free from the illusion, which means only he can use the Mysterious Object for cultivation. No one else can, not even Captain Zhang Lei."

"Actually, because the Mysterious Object has a rather nefarious nature and isn’t very valuable, the headquarters allows it to be kept at our Investigation Bureau," Wang Jian continued.

However, Li Yi said, "As long as the Mysterious Object is here, with more time, I believe that many will eventually break through the illusion. Besides, that kind of illusion can serve as a form of tempering and is beneficial for the cultivation of the mind."

"Right, slow and steady, the illusion can be broken through eventually. After all, it’s safe here, there is no need to worry about attacks, and even if one truly falls into the illusion, others can pull them out, so there’s no risk of being trapped," Wang Jian agreed.

Chen Hao asked again, "So, when will the meditation room, the Mysterious Object, be finished?"

"Construction has already started, it shouldn’t take more than a week. The matter is urgent, and higher-ups are paying close attention," Wang Jian answered. "However, the meditation room will only have twenty spots available, which are quite sought after. We’ll probably have to wait for our turn to apply. With our status, it could take two or three months to get a chance."

"No worries, if you guys really need to use the meditation room, I can lend you a spot. If we manage our time well, one spot should be enough to meet the cultivation needs of our entire team," Li Yi said after some thought.

"Li Yi, that’s not acceptable. Your spot is your own private property. We are investigators, and if we want to use it, we have to follow formal procedures," Wang Jian shook his head, not willing to take advantage of the situation.

"It’s fine. We’re going to be on missions together, facing life and death. If everyone’s strength can improve, then I can earn more during missions in the future. It’s a win-win situation. Besides, I have two spots. Using one is enough for me," Li Yi insisted earnestly.

In fact, he had Sword Coins and carried a Mysterious Object with him, making it unnecessary to use even one spot.

After this mission, he felt whether it was Wang Jian, Chen Hao, or Zheng Gong, they were all trustworthy. When it mattered, they were willing to fight to the death, even sacrifice themselves for their teammates. Such people would always be a helping hand in the future, no matter the situation.

"You’re quite generous, aren’t you? Do you know how much one spot would be worth in Tianchang City?" Wang Jian said half-jokingly, half-scolding.

Li Yi shrugged. "Money is something one can’t finish earning. Although I like it a lot, I refuse to be trapped by it, to become its slave."

"You’ve indeed grown a lot. You’re nothing like when I first met you in the Ruined District," Wang Jian couldn’t help but remark, sensing that Li Yi now carried the demeanor of a significant figure.

At that moment, Zheng Gong spoke up, "Li Yi, we should not receive rewards without merit. Since you’re helping us with no expectation of reward, we can’t just shamelessly accept your generosity. There’s not much I can do for you, except I have a relative who does renovations. You were awarded a mansion by the Investigation Bureau, right? I know that place; it’s been vacant for years. If you want to move in, it will need some work. You can leave it to him, and he’ll ensure you can comfortably settle in."

Then Zheng Gong sent Li Yi a phone number.

"Alright, thank you. I’ll contact him soon," Li Yi expressed his gratitude.

Indeed, having reliable teammates made everything more convenient in Tianchang City.

Cultivation isn’t just about fighting; it’s also about connections and understanding human relationships.

"Li Yi, although I can’t offer much help, I’ll say it again: if there’s ever anything you need, just ask. Don’t be shy," Chen Hao also spoke seriously, hoping for a chance to repay Li Yi’s favor.

"We’re all teammates here; you’re being too formal. But don’t worry, Chen Hao, there will be a time when I’ll need your help. Just don’t get annoyed with me then," Li Yi said with a smile. "I’m off to train now. Wang Jian, let me know if there’s a mission. I’ll be ready when needed."

Seeing the training ground in sight, he didn’t continue the conversation but promptly headed to join the upcoming training session.

Chen Hao, who usually fought in external operations, was also unwilling to waste time seeing Li Yi’s dedication. He expressed his intention to cultivate, striving for a breakthrough to awaken his inspiration, lest he become unworthy even of being Li Yi’s teammate later on.

"It’s great that everyone is working so hard," Wang Jian commented, pleased with what he saw.

He appreciated this ethos, confident that the future belonged to these young people.

Li Yi arrived at the third training field.

The third training field specialized in various cold weapon skills, including knives, spears, swords, sticks, pikes, and other common weapons, along with close combat techniques like the use of daggers.

However, Li Yi didn’t stay long at the third training field. He only learned some basic knowledge about cold weapons from the instructor and, after passing the standards, did not continue further.

"If I get a chance to specialize in cold weapons later, I’m more interested in weapons like spears and pikes," Li Yi reflected, touching the weapons on display. He realized he was not interested in knives or swords for close combat, preferring to use his fists instead.

Thus, long weapons seemed better suited for him.

Furthermore, he was able to transfer his Fist Power onto weapons such as spears, which could cause considerable damage.

But if he needed to attack an enemy from a distance, then why wouldn’t Li Yi use a sniper rifle?

His Spear Technique was unrefined, but that didn’t mean it was bad.

After going around in circles, Li Yi arrived at the number four training ground in the evening.

The number four training ground was not outdoors but indoors, with many meditation rooms. Instructors were there to guide the trainees to enter Meditation more effectively and teach techniques to better channel and absorb energy.

These were useful pieces of knowledge that couldn’t be learned outside.

Upon entering the number four training ground, Li Yi immediately saw a huge electronic screen in the area, displaying many names.

"Zhang Lei, Cultivation Value one hundred and ninety percent."

"Peter, Cultivation Value one hundred and eighty percent."

"..."

"Liu Yue, Cultivation Value one hundred percent."

Li Yi was startled, "No way, Captain Zhang Lei’s Cultivation Value is that high? One hundred and ninety percent?"

Unlike him, who used Mysterious Objects for Cultivation, Zhang Lei relied solely on himself without the aid of any external object. What if he mastered the White Bone Temple Cultivation Skill? Wouldn’t his Cultivation Value skyrocket to one thousand percent?

"This is the ranking of the Cultivation Values left by all the investigators who participated in the training. Li Yi, I’m very curious about your Cultivation Value. Would you like to test it?" At this moment, a somewhat familiar voice sounded.

Li Yi turned around and saw that it was Lu Yue, whom he had sparred with on the training grounds before.

However, it was less a sparring session and more a one-sided beating.

In the past couple of days, Lu Yue had also been working on getting his qualification certificate. Today was his last day at the training base because he had passed the number four training ground challenge, and he would become an investigator tomorrow.

"My Cultivation Value?" Li Yi was silent for a moment.

He had now mastered the White Bone Temple Cultivation Skill, which had greatly increased his Cultivation Value. He had estimated it himself that morning and believed it should be around four hundred percent, although his calculation might be inaccurate, as it was only a rough estimate.

"I heard about the mission yesterday, and you did a great job. To be honest, I’m quite impressed with you, both in terms of strength and capability," Lu Yue sincerely expressed his admiration, "But I think someone capable shouldn’t hide their skills. You need to show what you’ve got. In this era, being low-key will only get you looked down on."

"You don’t need to say these things to provoke me," Li Yi responded coolly, not influenced by Lu Yue’s words, "To tell you the truth, I don’t know much about my own Cultivation Value either, and I was also thinking about testing it today."

"Great, then I’ll go contact the instructor to test for you," driven by curiosity, Lu Yue was even more eager than Li Yi, taking the initiative to call the instructor over.

The instructors were all busy with other tasks. Initially, they refused when Lu Yue mentioned giving a student a Cultivation Value test, but as soon as they heard it was for Li Yi, they perked up immediately.

"Let’s go, let’s go, where’s Li Yi? I’m coming right now," the instructors were more enthusiastic than ever.

Having made such a significant achievement yesterday and having recovered a Mysterious Object for the training base, the instructors were more than willing to do Li Yi a favor by conducting the Cultivation Value test.

Moreover, they were eager to find out just how high this unexpected newcomer’s Cultivation Value actually was.

It didn’t take long.

News that Li Yi was going to have his Cultivation Value tested spread quickly across the number four training ground.

Shortly after, six instructors had arrived, and many trainees who heard about it were also drawn to the scene, coming over to watch the excitement.

"Are you Li Yi? Your file says you’re only twenty years old. It’s quite impressive for someone so young to have accomplished so much," a woman came over to Li Yi, examining him with curiosity.

Her name was Fan Zhi, probably around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, mature and beautiful, with a gentle personality. She was quite popular in the number four training ground and adored by many of the trainees.

After all, who wouldn’t like a beautiful female instructor.

"Hello, Li Yi, my name is Zhou Gang, and I’m also an instructor here. I want to thank you for bringing a Mysterious Object to our training base, which will allow us to have the opportunity to refine our Cultivation with it in the future," another man greeted him politely.

The other instructors were equally warm toward Li Yi.

This favorable impression wasn’t just because of the Mysterious Object but also greatly influenced by the fact that Li Yi had saved many investigators during the mission; those investigators were friends and colleagues of the instructors.

"Thank you, instructors," Li Yi was momentarily unsure how to respond to their enthusiasm.

Seeing Li Yi’s restraint, Fan Zhi, realizing he was simply a twenty-year-old young man, said with a smile, "You want to do the Cultivation Value test, right? Come with me to the testing room. This time, the test will be conducted by me, Zhou Gang, and four other instructors to ensure its accuracy. Don’t be nervous, just treat it as a normal session of entering Meditation."

"Alright, then I’ll trouble the instructors," Li Yi replied.