The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 73 - 60 Training Base

Chapter 73: Chapter 60 Training Base

Name: Li Yi.

Gender: Male.

Age: Twenty.

Cultivation status: Spirit Medium activated.

Home address: 302 Building 4, Down Gate District, Dashun Lane, East District, Tianchang City.

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Li Yi, who had come to the Investigation Bureau, was currently filling out some personal information and application forms. After completing these processes, he was officially going to become an external combatant of the Bureau. Under normal circumstances, he was supposed to be managed by Wang Jian.

After finishing all that, He Xiong, who had lost an arm, found him.

"Li Yi, have you finished writing? If you have, come with me to the training grounds. You are a newcomer, and under the normal process, you still need to undergo some training, so I’ll be responsible for the next steps," He Xiong said.

"Training? How long will it take?" Li Yi put down his pen, handed over the documents to the staff, and then asked.

He Xiong said, "It depends on how well you learn. If you’re quick, it’ll just be a week. If slower, it could take a month. Don’t worry, this training will be very useful for you and won’t waste your time."

"Okay," Li Yi nodded.

"The training ground isn’t here. It’s close to the Ruined District. We need to drive there," He Xiong said. "Can you drive?"

"I have a driver’s license but am not very familiar with it," Li Yi said.

He Xiong threw the keys out, "That’s good. You drive."

Li Yi caught the keys and nodded.

Soon.

A car drove out of the Old City District.

Li Yi started driving a bit awkwardly, but he quickly became more proficient. This was because he was now a cultivator, his body had evolved, so he picked up skills like operating machinery very quickly.

As the car moved towards the Ruined District, pedestrians and traffic on the road gradually became sparse. At the same time, more and more damaged buildings appeared nearby.

"Li Yi, do you know why the training ground is located in such a secluded place?" In the car, He Xiong suddenly spoke up.

"How should I know that, I’m still just a newcomer," Li Yi replied while driving.

He Xiong laughed, "The training ground is just ahead of the Ruined District, and passing through it reaches the Dangerous Zone. It’s actually placed here to respond to sudden dangers anytime. You know, most residents stay safe in the Old City because of the multiple defense lines established by people like us."

"Just last month, I went on a mission to the Ruined District, and it was then that I encountered a monster that had wandered out from the Dangerous Zone. That’s when I lost this arm."

He touched his severed arm, then shook his head, "I was too careless, thinking that there wouldn’t be much danger in the Ruined District. You must not follow my example. No matter the situation, always maintain vigilance and never be negligent. Even in the Old City or even the AnDing District, there are some hidden dangers lurking."

"Wang Jian knows a lot of ins and outs, and you can ask him when you have time."

With this mention, Li Yi suddenly remembered the resurrected Liu Yan and immediately asked, "He Xiong, do you think there might be some terrifying ghosts and monsters in the Old City that haven’t been discovered yet?"

"Yes," He Xiong became serious instantly. "And there are not a few of them. Those things mingle among people, and ordinary cultivators can’t detect them at all. Moreover, they cannot be handled by ordinary means. If you notice something odd anywhere, it’s best to stay away immediately."

"Let me tell you something. Just three months ago in Tianchuan City, something like this happened. Someone found a copper coffin in the Ruined District. That coffin wasn’t a product of our world, and it had indecipherable talismans carved on it. Around it were scattered a lot of vermillion, sulfur, mercury, and such materials. Initially, some cultivators thought there might be a Mysterious Object inside the coffin, so they opened it, but instead, they released a terrible zombie."

"That zombie wasn’t the cute hopper from the movies; it was a genuinely bloodthirsty monster. Any cultivator who hadn’t activated their inspiration was shredded alive at first contact. Moreover, it was incredibly fast, almost untraceable, and extremely good at hiding, with a certain level of intelligence. Ordinary firearms were useless against it, and heavy weapons were too restricted to be effective."

"At the time, the investigators in Tianchuan City suffered heavy losses, and many from the Cultivator Association died by that monster’s hand."

Li Yi’s eyelid twitched, "So, how was it resolved in the end?"

"The Investigation Bureau over there used bait to lure out that zombie, then set up an ambush and killed it," He Xiong said, pointing at his head. "The monster eventually fell for it. A hundred and forty-six Transcendental M200 sniper rifles fired at once, and the monster took a bullet here, its head instantly exploded."

"With such firepower coverage, the operation couldn’t possibly fail. That zombie was really unlucky," Li Yi imagined just how shocking that scene must have been.

He Xiong immediately said, "No, you’re wrong. If it weren’t for that shot, the operation would have already failed because from start to finish, the zombie was hit by only that one bullet; all the others missed."

"What?" Li Yi was immediately shocked, "Really? Just one shot?"

"Not bad," He Xiong said, "This was known only after analyzing the video afterwards. The person who fired that shot was an exterior combatant just like you, and his shot was about 0.8 seconds earlier than others. It was a predictive shot; it seems he could foresee the zombie’s actions."

"Even though its head was blown off by that shot, the zombie did not fall down, and its threat level was still very high. However, it was indeed affected by that shot and took several more hits before it was finally completely eliminated."

"This situation is considered better already. At least monsters that you can see and eliminate are less frightening. Some ghosts are more terrifying, only visible to Spirit Medium cultivators, yet even cultivators can do nothing against them. All our known methods of attack are ineffective; the only weapon that works is a Mysterious Object," He Xiong said, sighing.

Li Yi immediately asked, "Can Mysterious Objects attack invisible ghosts?"

"Of course, Mysterious Objects have their own energy fields and possess incredible magical powers. Some Mysterious Objects are even weapons themselves. However, Mysterious Objects are rare and precious, and only in major events does the bureau have the authority to deploy Mysterious Objects. That’s why many investigators are reluctant to get involved in strange occurrences. It’s not that they don’t want to work, but they have no means to deal with such things," He Xiong explained.

"So that’s how it is..."

At that moment, Li Yi understood why the investigator Wang Jian he met in Wangmen District seemed reluctant to handle a murder case.

It wasn’t that Wang Jian was irresponsible; he simply had no means to handle it.

"I had no idea that Mysterious Objects could be used as weapons." He then thought about the broken half of the Sword Coin he had.

This half of the broken Sword Coin was also a Mysterious Object; could it also be used as a weapon?

But how exactly should it be used?

Li Yi did not know and did not ask further; it was better to be cautious at this juncture.

Soon.

The vehicle stopped in front of a base’s gate.

After He Xiong registered with the guard, they were allowed to enter.

Li Yi drove into the training base, parked the car, and then followed He Xiong to the training grounds.

As they approached the training grounds, he could hear many gunshots continuously resounding.

"There are four major training areas," He Xiong explained as they walked. "The first area is the shooting range where you can practice firearms. Although you can’t use firearms in daily life, you can get Wang Jian to apply for firearm use during missions, though they must be returned afterwards."

"Can I also practice sniper rifles?" Li Yi inquired.

"Are you still thinking about that Transcendent M200 sniper rifle?" He Xiong smiled, "You can practice here, but you’ll only get standard training ammunition. You won’t get the special bullets for extraordinary creatures for training, and all the wear and tear during training will be at your own expense; the bureau won’t reimburse you."

"Before you start training, I need to remind you to think carefully about your training direction. You shouldn’t just pick up firearms because snipers are powerful and offer safer long-range shots. You’d spend a lot of time practicing something that you would only possibly use during missions, which is generally impractical and a waste of time," He Xiong advised.

"Moreover, you have a knack for boxing, a clear personal strength. It would be unwise to give up training your strengths."

Li Yi nodded, "You’re right, I am indeed not suited for firearms training. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and the opportunities to use them are rare. I should focus on close combat instead."

"Glad you understand that. The second area is the hand-to-hand combat zone. The instructors here may not have very high cultivation realms, but each of them is an expert in combat. You can learn many good fighting techniques from them. Of course, compared to your boxing, their combat techniques may not stack up, but that doesn’t stop you from learning what you can," He Xiong continued with a smile.

"The third area is the cold weapons training ground where you can practice with knives, spears, and swords. The instructors here are all former national martial arts champions."

"The fourth area is meditation. The instructors there will guide you on how to enter meditation quicker for cultivation, help you test your Cultivation Value, and if you are willing to pay extra, they can even act as a mentor for your cultivation. Also, if you have any questions about Cultivation Realms, the meditation instructors will advise you."

"Alright, that’s roughly it. You’ll need to consult the instructors at the training grounds on how exactly to train. If you pass the training, the instructors will register you, and once you get certifications from all four areas, it means your training is complete, and you can officially leave here to participate in missions," He Xiong concluded.

"Didn’t you advise me not to focus on firearms training earlier? Why do I still need a certificate from an instructor in the shooting area?" Li Yi asked curiously.

He Xiong laughed, "I just advised you not to focus solely on firearms, but you still need to know the basic skills for using them. In case of necessity, at least you’d be able to handle a gun instead of being completely clueless."

"Understood," Li Yi nodded.

Guns didn’t need to be his specialty, but at least he should master the basics.

The same applies to his fighting techniques and the use of cold weapons.

Only by mastering these basics would he be better prepared to handle any dangerous situations that might arise.

Sister Lin was right; joining the bureau as an exterior combatant really did teach him a lot.

Thinking about this, Li Yi couldn’t help feeling excited.