Chapter 45: I Really Envy You!

"Super-Sense Primordial Fluid?"

Lin Qing was somewhat puzzled. "This is the first time I've heard of such a thing."

"Alright." Yuan Anping shrugged. "That makes sense. This stuff is considered rare even in the Urban Circle. It's normal that the Headquarters has no channel for it; it's probably only supplied to a very few people."

"What is Super-Sense Primordial Fluid?" Lin Qing couldn't help but ask.

"A creation of the Wisdom Star Group that can amplify your perception of mystical energy."

Yuan Anping sized up Lin Qing. "Unless you possess 'Excellent' grade aptitude certified by the Chaoyang Martial Hall, most people find it very difficult to master the original Chaoyang Method, even finding the first step hard. Super-Sense Primordial Fluid allows you to take that first step within a short time."

"Is the original Chaoyang Method very difficult to enter?" Lin Qing asked.

He couldn't help but recall the Tan Instructor who had taught him the 77th Edition Method back then.

As an external disciple of the Chaoyang Martial Hall, Instructor Tan also possessed the rare Excellent grade aptitude, yet she has still not mastered the original Chaoyang Method.

"It is very difficult."

Yuan Anping nodded with a smile. "The 46th Edition and 77th Edition Methods are both simplified versions, merely utilizing the mystical energy latent within your own body."

"Although all things contain this mystical energy, the energy contained within oneself is ultimately too weak, merely reaching the first energy level tolerable by life. Therefore, after the 77th Edition digs deep, it hits its limit."

Yuan Anping took a sip of water. "The key to the original Chaoyang Method lies in actively seizing higher-level mystical energy from the outside world to strengthen the mystical energy contained within oneself."

Lin Qing suddenly understood.

So this was the difference of the original version.

From within to without?

Higher energy level?

"Therefore, the first step of the true Chaoyang Method is to vaguely perceive the mystical energy of the outside world."

Yuan Anping sighed: "Perceiving oneself is instinct, but perceiving the outside world is very difficult. If one cannot even perceive it, how can one seize it from the outside? How can one enter the door?"

Lin Qing frowned slightly and said, "Without Super-Sense Primordial Fluid, one cannot enter the door? That can't be right?"

Those with Excellent grade aptitude are the cream of the crop; they would never join the Patrol.

If one must have Super-Sense Primordial Fluid to have hope of mastering it due to insufficient aptitude, then the Patrol Headquarters should provide it to him.

Otherwise, why sign a training contract? "Of course it's not that extreme. You can enter the door without Super-Sense Primordial Fluid; it's just very troublesome."

Yuan Anping smiled and said, "Your own body already contains mystical energy. Just wait; perhaps by luck, perhaps by suddenly adapting, or perhaps by suddenly opening your mind... one day you might vaguely perceive the mystical energy of the outside world, and naturally, you will be able to enter the door."

"But no one knows how long that will take. Maybe a year or half a year, maybe ten or eight years, or even a lifetime without sensing it is possible."

Yuan Anping shook his head. "Entering the door is already this troublesome; actually mastering it is even harder. You must feel your way like a blind man touching an elephant, groping in the darkness to seize higher-level mystical energy. If your aptitude is insufficient, it is purely a matter of luck..."

Lin Qing frowned slightly.

As long as he could enter the door and satisfy the basic conditions for mastery, he could draw the advance directly.

So he didn't worry about whether he could master it, only whether he could enter the door.

The Elite Training Contract of the Patrol Headquarters stipulated that one must master the original Chaoyang Method and the original 'Free Body' within this year to qualify for the 'Gene Optimization' welfare benefits.

If he missed it, who knows when such an opportunity would arise again...

So, he must enter the door of the original Chaoyang Method as soon as possible.

"Can Super-Sense Primordial Fluid be bought?" Lin Qing asked.

"Bought?"

Yuan Anping laughed helplessly. "This is a creation of the Wisdom Star Group, originating from an extraterrestrial civilization. Do you think the Wisdom Star Group needs money?"

Lin Qing understood his meaning.

The Urban Circle and the world outside the Urban Circle are almost two different worlds.

Whether it is technology, powerful experts... even the currency system used in the Urban Circle is different.

This is a gap in civilization as vast as the sky and the abyss.

"If we must say so, it is indeed possible to buy it with money." Yuan Anping said with a playful tone: "After all, Super-Sense Primordial Fluid does circulate within the Urban Circle. Although almost all of it is quickly absorbed by the Urban Circle, occasionally a tiny bit leaks out, naturally becoming a rare treasure with a market but no price."

Lin Qing couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

One didn't need to think to know that even if Super-Sense Primordial Fluid could be bought, the price would inevitably be astronomical.

"So, without Super-Sense Primordial Fluid, it's up to you." Yuan Anping smiled.

Lin Qing nodded and said nothing.

He was already prepared.

There were still eleven months. If he couldn't enter the door of the original Chaoyang Method for now, he would first improve in other aspects.

If all else fails, he would cultivate several more combat techniques and think of other methods.

"Let me teach you the movements, breathing method, and all the tricks of the original Chaoyang Method first."

Yuan Anping casually tied up his long hair and said with a smile: "When the day comes that you can enter the door, you can start trying directly, and you won't have to worry about not finding me."

"Isn't the Chief Captain always in Lin'an City?" Lin Qing asked.

"Generally, yes, but it's hard to say."

Yuan Anping looked at him and suddenly said, "Actually, I envy you. At least you still have the chance to enter the Elite Patrol Department."

Lin Qing asked in confusion: "I heard the Chief Captain has mastered the original Chaoyang Method and controls an entire series of combat techniques. That should be enough to join the Elite Patrol Department, right?"

The Overseer at Headquarters had also said that when he possessed the strength of a Patrol Captain, he could join the Elite Patrol Department.

The Chief Captain actually has no chance to get in?

"Of course it's not enough. Otherwise, why would Headquarters invest in you but not in me?" Yuan Anping helplessly spread his hands.

Lin Qing was speechless.

"You can join the Elite Patrol Department with my strength because you still have the potential to continue improving."

Yuan Anping shook his head. "In the eyes of Headquarters, you, a combat technique genius, have a considerable hope of mastering original combat techniques in the future, and even a slight possibility of cultivating original combat techniques to the 'Instinct' level!"

"As long as you are cultivated well, you also have a certain hope of mastering the original Chaoyang Method, so Headquarters invests in you. But what about me?"

"Sigh..."

Hearing this, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qing was about to offer some high-EQ comfort when the other party continued to sigh, "I'm different. I can only sit here in Lin'an City, basking in the name of invincibility as the sole Patrol Captain, getting praised daily by useless officials, unable to go to the headquarters and find trouble among that crowd of monsters."

"..."

Lin Qing's eye twitched slightly.

You must be jealous, right? "No need to envy me."

Yuan Anping patted Lin Qing's shoulder as if comforting him, "Maybe you won't be able to master the original Morning Sun Cultivation Method in four years, and won't be able to go to the headquarters? By then, you can stay in Lin'an City and have a chance to inherit my position as Chief Captain. Isn't that great?"

"... Thank you."

That day, Lin Qing learned the original Morning Sun Cultivation Method from Yuan Anping, but he still could not perceive the mysterious energy of the outside world, so he couldn't enter the realm.

He also checked the Entropy Reverser panel; indeed, the original Morning Sun Cultivation Method was not recorded there.

So, he could only wait.

After finishing, this Patrol Captain tried to drag him, the 'future Chief Captain successor', to party, but he refused.

Before leaving, the other party didn't forget to add, "True, your life path is still long; you must carry a heavy burden, cut through thorns, and endure hardships, while my future is limited. I can only indulge in wine and women, enjoy life, and squander everything recklessly. Sigh... I truly envy how well you can endure hardship."

"Bye-bye~ My successor, call me if you need anything."

(End of this chapter)