Chapter 77: Mind Meditation Class

"I haven't decided yet."

Lin Qing asked: "Which series of combat techniques would help me the most?"

The hoarse voice paused, then said: "If you want to increase your strength, you must amplify your advantages and plug your weaknesses."

Lin Qing nodded slightly and said: "After mastering the entire Zizai Body series, I have no weaknesses in close combat—I'm competent in all areas, but I struggle with special situations, like those genetically engineered abilities... or legendary psychics."

"Then I recommend you study the Shenbian series."

The hoarse voice said: "The Shenbian series emphasizes the senses, excelling at utilizing the body’s five senses and touching upon the most ethereal 'will.' It’s effective against psychic abilities and, for you right now, should offer the greatest benefit—perfectly complementing the Zizai Body series."

He paused, then added: "Moreover, according to what I know, a senior official at headquarters once said that Zizai Body and Shenbian are a perfect match, even along that starborne evolutionary path."

Lin Qing nodded and said: "Then I’ll take the Shenbian series."

"You still have one exchange opportunity."

The hoarse voice said: "You can use it to learn the Shenbian technique 'Yi.'"

"'Yi'?" Lin Qing asked, puzzled. "Why not learn one of the other five?"

The Shenbian series is divided into six branches: eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind.

The principle of 'Yi' resembles self-hypnosis, leaning heavily into the realm of spiritual will—it not only consolidates and strengthens your mental resolve but also uses willpower to amplify mysterious energy, unlocking extraordinary strength.

This is entirely different from how Zhao Jiayi, a psychic, operates.

Psychics focus on interfering with external reality or influencing others’ minds.

The combat technique 'Yi,' however, focuses entirely on the self.

"The Shenbian series is unusual."

The hoarse voice explained: "'Yi' is the foundation of Shenbian. Learn 'Yi' first, and the others become much easier. Without it, you can’t even enter the door."

Lin Qing nodded slightly and said: "Then I’ll learn 'Yi.'"

"'Yi' is the hardest to enter, but once mastered, the other five become far easier," the hoarse voice said. "Try it."

The Zizai Body series progressed quickly only because you have talent for combat techniques and high compatibility with this series.

But with other series, it’s uncertain.

Lin Qing immediately closed his eyes.

Ten minutes later.

After Lin Qing completed the technique 'Yi,' he returned directly to his office.

"I wonder if I’ll even enter the door..."

Lin Qing sat behind his desk, pondering silently: "It feels difficult..."

Still, he wasn’t concerned.

Even if he failed this time, after this mission’s rewards come in, he could try again—second, third time.

Each visualization’s mental image lasts only five to eight days in the mind; after that, it fades, requiring relearning and rewatching the headquarters’ visualization charts.

Theoretically, as long as you learn enough times, even the most difficult technique can be entered.

"Once I enter, I’ll directly pre-claim to the instinct level to improve my compatibility with the Shenbian series."

Lin Qing nodded inwardly: "If I keep this up, my compatibility with Shenbian will keep rising—it’ll be easy to master completely."

Still, he hoped the Super-Sense Serum would take effect soon, so he could enter the original Sunrise Training Method.

For now, only the original Sunrise Training Method would give him the greatest boost.

The Shenbian series must be learned one technique at a time.

Too bad...

It’s been less than a month since the Super-Sense Serum injection on February 9.

Normally, the serum takes at least one or two months to activate.

All he could do was wait.

Four more days passed, and it was now March 9.

The technique 'Yi' was indeed difficult; after four days, Lin Qing still hadn’t entered it—but the mission’s merit and commendation rewards had arrived.

First, his rank rose to 'Level One Patrol Officer,' with a monthly salary of 14,000 and improved benefits across the board.

His shoulder insignia now bore three stars.

Second, the city bureau and branch jointly awarded him 200,000 yuan in cash and a medal—modest, but still welcome.

Finally, the most crucial merit points.

—Two second-class merits and two third-class merits. The capture of Mr. Lu was primarily credited to Yuan Anping; otherwise, it would’ve been three second-class merits.

The third-class merits were for rescue operations.

Adding the one third-class merit he hadn’t used yet, he now had five opportunities to learn combat techniques.

Lin Qing was pleased, but not overly so.

A second-class merit only meant two more technique-learning chances—it no longer brought him a qualitative leap.

Only a first-class merit would allow unlimited learning of these technique series.

"'Yi' and the original Sunrise Training Method still haven’t been entered... no improvement yet..."

Lin Qing stared at the two vacant pre-claim slots, feeling somewhat helpless.

"By the way..."

With nothing else to do, he suddenly remembered Zhao Jiayi’s mention of the "Mind Meditation Class."

"It involves psychics... should I go take a look?"

After pondering for a while, Lin Qing contacted Zhao Jiayi and decided to attend.

The technique 'Yi' also involved a meditative component.

The next morning.

In a spacious, bright meditation room, students of various ages, all dressed in loose white robes, sat quietly cross-legged on soft cushions, eyes tightly shut.

Each wore a blue wooden mask covering most of their face, leaving only their eyes and the area below the nose exposed.

A faint, soothing scent of sandalwood drifted through the air.

The entire room held only the faint sound of fingertips lightly tapping on tabletops.

Lin Qing also closed his eyes, silently listening to the tapping.

Since changing into his robe and entering the room, he hadn’t spoken a word—this Mind Meditation Class’s rule was: "No speech, listen with the heart."

Even the students, upon arrival, showed no intention to communicate—only sitting quietly in their spots, waiting for the instructor.

Even the instructor, upon arriving, spoke only five words—

"Close your eyes and listen."

The instructor was a middle-aged man with a scholarly air in his brow, ordinary enough to vanish into any crowd.

Now, he sat at the front, spine straight, expression calm, fingertips barely touching the redwood table beside him in a faint rhythm.

Lin Qing hadn’t expected the Mind Meditation Class to be this simple.

No communication at all—just closed-eye meditation?

But the simpler it was, the more he sensed something unusual beneath it.

"This is..."

As Lin Qing closed his eyes and began listening to the instructor’s faint taps on the redwood table, he gradually realized what was odd about the sound.

The varying intensity and irregular intervals of the tapping concealed a peculiar rhythm!

It carried a kind of magic—not inducing drowsiness or immersion, but sharpening his awareness, as if mental blockages dissolving one by one, mist clearing from his mind, leaving his thoughts increasingly clear.

"Could I be subconsciously influenced again?"

Lin Qing considered opening his eyes, but saw the other students, each treating the moment as precious, eyes closed, listening intently—none dared open theirs.

The middle-aged man at the front merely glanced at him gently, then returned to tapping, no further attention.

"Not sure if it’s affecting me—let me try visualization..."

Lin Qing closed his eyes, focused his mind, and immediately attempted to visualize the technique 'Yi' he’d learned days ago.

Once in visualization, full immersion was required, making one oblivious to external stimuli.

Yet—

In this crystal-clear mental state, Lin Qing barely began and felt an unprecedented depth of focus and immersion, as if his spirit had been purified.

Soon after—

"Hmm?"

Lin Qing suddenly sensed an unusual shift in his internal mysterious energy, and froze slightly.

Because...

The technique 'Yi'—entered.

(End of Chapter)