Technological practice: leading the human race to the stars

Chapter 30 Why Sing about Suffering
In the evening, the three of them sang and danced around the campfire with satisfaction. When they were tired, they sat on the ground and ate beef.

Ji Xuefeng was the most excited, his mouth full of grease. "It's worthy of being the beef of the source beast, it's really delicious. This piece is the top brain, this piece is the eye meat, and this is the rump..."

"Yuan Ze is so sorry, I shouldn't have underestimated you."

"In this world, strength is the only thing you can rely on. I understand that." Yuan Ze patted his shoulder. "I should also thank you for saving me. I am also quite embarrassed. I have never thought of you as a good person."

"Hahaha, if there's any wine I should punish myself with a glass."

"The Chinese learn this method quite quickly."

"Hahaha, when in Rome, do as the Romans do."

Yuanze was on duty first tonight, and the other two fell into a deep sleep soon after.

"Review today's battle."

As soon as Yuanze thought about it, he entered combat state, with his combat panel displayed on his mask.

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The following data are based on the average data of each level and are for reference only.

normal status

Level: Level 3 awakening source warrior

Source power: Ninth level apprentice
Physical Speed: Second Level Awakening

Psychic Speed: Level 5 Awakening

Physical Power: First Order Awakening

Spiritual Power: Fifth Level Awakening

Fully automatic state (gene chip overclocking, battle suit on)
Physical speed: Second order

Mental Speed: Level 3

Physical Strength: First Order

Spiritual power: Level 3 formal

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As expected, I was still a little behind in the accumulation of source power, which made my physical ability weak. In addition, my mental ability was mainly defensive, so I could only respond passively most of the time and lacked the opportunity to take the initiative.

However, apart from this, Yuanze also realized his other shortcomings under Astra's guidance.

For example, the first time I misjudged the real body and the fake body, it was because I was too hasty and only paid attention to the changes in the light and dark of the main body, ignoring the light and dark of the environment where the clone and the main body were located.

Astra also mentioned that the commands she issued had major flaws, so she optimized them on her own and controlled Yuan Ze's body to fight.

The most important thing is to change one detail: breaking the bull's horns can certainly weaken its combat power, but this is not the right time, as it will only make the injured source beast more violent.

Specifically, the Phantom Bull would accumulate a huge amount of energy before launching. Only when the Bull's horns were broken quickly when it was about to release the high-temperature ray, so that the energy had nowhere to vent, could it cause fatal damage.

In addition, she also mentioned that Yuanze's control over his own body needs to be improved.

Astra also said that he did not grasp two details in this battle, not because he did not observe carefully enough, but because he put too much pressure on himself and was a bit impatient.

Therefore, Yuanze is under high pressure, which will naturally affect his ability to coordinate his body, making it difficult for him to fight with ease.

After reviewing the situation, he pulled out the fiber-optic horns from his pocket: "Astra, what are these?"

The suit projected a document from the front, which kept sliding in the direction of Yuanze's eyes. However, most of it was academic research, and only a few sentences were slightly useful:

"The horn of the phantom bull is a natural crystal, one of the raw materials for conducting high-heat energy. It is always in short supply in the market and is one of the most popular auction items."

"I suggest that the host keep this pair of horns for now and use them to forge your own weapons. Because in these battles, you should have discovered that you lack a handy weapon, whether it is long-range or close combat, you don't have any."

"Here is this." Yuanze took out the crystalline substances he had just obtained from the Phantom Cow and the hearts of the Source Beasts he killed these days.

"Source crystals are products of transformation by the 'mutated source'. They only exist in the heart of source beasts. They are the crystallization of source power and require special equipment to be converted into source power for source warriors to absorb. In some areas, they can be used as currency. Source beasts of different grades have different sizes and purities. They can be divided into SS grade, S grade, A grade, and F grade according to purity. The F grade is sold at 10 Chinese currency per kilogram, and the SS grade is sold at 1 million per kilogram."

"No wonder the Source Beast Hunters can make money so quickly." Yuan Ze couldn't help but think of He Can's parents, and ripples suddenly appeared in his heart.

Yuanze felt emotional in his heart. If he hadn't dragged He Can down, he might be chasing his parents' dreams in the training camp right now.

On the contrary, Li Weiming, the mortal enemy, is in the same class with me again. It is really a narrow road for enemies. It is worth noting that I don’t know what he is thinking. It has been very calm during this period. Yuanze frowned, feeling that things are not simple: "Let’s continue to watch."

"Among the source crystals currently on display, except for the largest piece of Phantom Bull source crystal which is of C-grade purity, the others are of the most common E-grade and F-grade. Moreover, the source crystal of Phantom Bull is an incompletely mutated crystal, which can be upgraded to B-grade, and is estimated to be around 150 million."

Yuanze's eyes lit up, it seemed that he was going to get rich.

Astra sensed Genze's emotions.

"But I suggest that the host not sell this piece. The direction of mutation of this piece is gentle, which is suitable for use as a material for source power growth. As long as you find a way to convert it into source power, you can make up for the current lack of slow source power growth."

Yuanze nodded and gradually returned to his normal state. He quietly guarded the cave entrance, immersed in his own world.

The bonfire behind him made crackling sounds from time to time, and the flames flickered, stretching his shadow long, accompanying him as he gazed at the world outside the cave.

"Go and have a rest, it's time." Rick patted his shoulder, indicating that he was going to take over the shift.

However, Yuanze showed no intention of moving, so Rick simply sat down.

"You know why I like adventure?"

"do not know."

Yuan Ze buried his head in his chest, his mind filled with the scenes of his time with He Can's family, the tragic scene after the source beast's attack, and the cruel truth...

Yuanze could only forget these things by training hard and studying crazily. As soon as he stopped, those fragments would flash through his mind, making him very confused.

"Guess what?"

"Because you want to be a source beast hunter in the future? Or do you want to eat all the source beasts like the little fat man?" Yuanze had no intention of answering this question, and his tone was full of perfunctory fatigue.

"Then do you know the meaning of adventure?"

"Hone yourself?"

"No, in my opinion, life is about taking risks. Otherwise, you are not life, but just a random arrangement of molecules drifting in the universe."

Yuanze finally raised his head and looked at the Westerner in front of him with a little disbelief.

“To live is to risk it all.” Rick added, “That’s what we say there.”

"Why do you regard every test as a tribulation? I really can't understand why you Chinese people always think that suffering is worth praising and that only suffering can make people grow. But what if suffering is an adventure in life? Wouldn't it be much easier?"

“Although pressure can also be a driving force, if there is no good fulcrum, nothing that interests and excites you, no matter how much pressure you put on the ground, you will not be able to achieve your goal.”

"You're right, I put too much pressure on myself."

Yuanze stood up and stretched hard.

"There's no need to put so much pressure on yourself. Just think about yesterday. We accomplished an impossible adventure. That was already exciting enough."

The two of them clapped their hands in the air in tacit understanding and then held them together.

"That's it, bro. Powerful."

"Will you still look down on me for my low source power?"

"Just kidding, buddy. I'm too shallow. I can't see this as clearly as that timid fat guy." Rick smiled slightly embarrassedly.

"Don't be fooled by the fat guy's appearance of wanting to eat delicious food. He might be quite capable."

"As the old Chinese saying goes, you can't judge a person by his appearance, and you can't measure the depth of the ocean by a bucket."

"Yes, but I don't know your name yet."

"I'm Rick Sanchez."

The two smiled at each other. Yuanze felt his heart was filled with strength. He stretched out his hand to Rick, "Let's work hard together, Rick!"

Rick held his hand: "Of course! Let's become the strongest adventure partners together!"

The two held hands tightly, trying to convey each other's faith and strength.

In the night sky, with stars twinkling, two young figures stand side by side, announcing their existence to the world.

(End of this chapter)