"Qin Mu, big brother, do you know if there are any powerful Martial Artist Universities or Martial Arts Halls in the suburbs of Azure Sky?" Lin Qi didn't immediately agree to Qin Mu's invitation and instead asked, "Or are there any strong Martial Artist Clans living there?"
"Azure Sky is quite well-known in our region. I'm not sure if there are any formidable Martial Arts Halls or Martial Artist Clans in the suburbs, but the most famous Martial Artist Universities of Azure Sky are all located in the city and city center. The situation in the suburbs is similar to that of the major fixed cities." Qin Mu looked at Lin Qi curiously, "Why are you asking about these things? These places actually don't have much benefit. The resources are in those weapon shops, pharmacies, and high-end stores, especially those factories that make weapons and potions. They definitely have a lot of good stuff that's not for sale to the public."
"Really?" Lin Qi frowned slightly.
It's definitely not true to say he's not tempted by the cultivation resources of Azure Sky, but what he currently desires most is the training technique beyond that of a Martial Artist.
Especially the training technique beyond a Martial Artist's level.
The Liaoyuan Secret Technique in his hand is a good thing, but it's only a Middle Tier Martial Artist Level training technique, at most training to the limit of a High-tier Martial Artist, and no further.
Through his Martial Artist Association privileges, he has thoroughly investigated in recent days. The Martial Artist Association does have training techniques beyond Martial Artist level, but one must completely join the Martial Artist Association and make enough contributions to redeem them.
Another way to obtain them is by entering the Genius Training Camp. As long as one becomes a High-tier Martial Artist, they can naturally choose to learn training techniques beyond the Martial Artist level. However, learning these training techniques also ties one to the high-level forces of Chasing Light City, becoming constrained by these forces later on.
This kind of constraint is not an ordinary constraint; it's a real life constraint, like installing a nano bomb in the brain. If one disobeys these forces, it's death, not as beautifully thought by ordinary people that the Genius Training Camp comes without a price, raising Martial Artists selflessly.
In the situation where he can summon players and keep growing stronger just by biding his time, he would never hand over his life or death to others, even if the enhancement speed is somewhat slower, he is willing to accept it.
And the most common places with training techniques beyond Martial Artist level are those top Martial Artist Universities and top Martial Arts Halls, both places specifically supplying Martial Artists to the major forces. They should have training techniques beyond Martial Artist level.
Next are those Martial Artist Clans. They might have training techniques beyond Martial Artist level secretly stored as family heirlooms. After all, the emergence of anyone above the High-tier Martial Artist level in any city is a well-known figure, enough to enable a family to prosper for a hundred years.
In a Mobile City like Azure Sky, there should be quite a few Martial Artist Clans like this.
Even if we take a step back and none of these places have training techniques beyond Martial Artist level, there will definitely be many Martial Artist Level training techniques. Once enough Martial Artist Level training techniques are collected, he can also use the system to fuse them to enhance his own training techniques. Through repeated fusion, he might eventually create a training technique beyond Martial Artist level.
"Do you really want to check out the Martial Artist Universities in Azure Sky?" Qin Mu looked at the frowning Lin Qi, also a little curious as he asked.
"Yes, I want to see what those legendary top Martial Artist Universities are like." Lin Qi nodded.
The matter of training techniques can be trivial or significant. Martial Artist Level training techniques are widespread, and many Martial Arts Halls even sell them directly.
But training techniques beyond Martial Artist level are different. They are the foundation of a great power. Even if cultivation and learning are extremely difficult, the major powers in cities absolutely would not allow anyone or any force to possess them. After all, the pie of a city is only so big, and all the forces don't have enough to share. If another one appears, each will get even less, so naturally, they won't allow others to have them freely.
"You'd better not think about it." Qin Mu shook his head while taking a bite of the barbecued meat that was brought up, "Based on the information I have, the major city suburban forces have secretly agreed that no wild gang forces are allowed to set foot in Azure Sky's city area, and even normal suburban forces are not allowed entry. Any who dare to enter will be killed without mercy."
After Qin Mu spoke, he took another bite of the barbecued meat, his eyes gleaming involuntarily.
"What kind of meat is this? Why is it so delicious and so rich in energy?" Qin Mu finished three large skewers of barbecued meat in a few bites and couldn't help but say, "I feel that if I can eat this kind of meat regularly, my Qi and blood might reach their limits in no time."
"This is Crocodile-toothed Rhinoceros meat." Lin Qi smiled at Qin Mu, who ordered another serving, "If Brother Qin likes it, you can come more often in the future. We will have a steady supply here."
"Crocodile-toothed Rhinoceros meat? A steady supply?" Qin Mu looked at Lin Qi in astonishment, "I know you ascended to a Martial Artist, but this is amazing. I've heard that those Martial Artists on hunting teams only allow their own members to buy in limited quantities monthly. You here are supplying it freely, is that okay?"
"This is a way for us at Red Moon Mountain to attract vagabonds, with everyone allowed to buy a maximum of two servings a day, no takeouts allowed." Lin Qi nodded.
When Zhang Qingwei opened this restaurant, some vagabonds tried to buy monster meat in large quantities to resell elsewhere. Fortunately, Zhang Qingwei was smart. She knew the great value of monster meat and that the source of monster meat was monster attacks, which were not very stable. Moreover, selling to vagabonds, while acquiring Bits to purchase some needed items from other vagabonds and trade caravans, didn't earn Martial Arts Hall Contribution, and Bits couldn't be converted into Martial Arts Hall Points.
So, they set the rules and prepared to strengthen and expand the restaurant by attracting diners with monster meat, encouraging them to order other dishes in the future. Even though these dishes aren't available now, they could first build a reputation to enhance the restaurant's visibility.
"Alright, then from now on, I'll come at least once a week. This monster meat is really something good. I've only heard others talk about it before, but I never imagined it would be even better than the rumors," Qin Mu said with a smile. "What do you think, Lin brother, would you like to join us in going to the Azure Sky? With our search and rescue team guiding the way, although we can't get into the city center, those large gangs and family factions wouldn't dare to mess with us, since our main task is to shut down the mobile city's power source, leaving Azure Sky in our region."
"And this rescue operation will only take a few days. Once the city officials confirm that there's no problem with Azure Sky, they will certainly join forces to lock it down, and at that time, outsiders won't be allowed in any longer. So we only have these few days of opportunity."
"I'll pass on joining, thanks for informing me about this, Qin brother. I still need to prepare more on my side," Lin Qi shook his head, declining to go with Qin Mu and the others.
His primary goal is the Training Technique in Azure Sky, which is not the same objective as Qin Mu and the others, so naturally, there's no need to act together.
Plus, entering Azure Sky this time will certainly involve entering the city center, inevitably leading to conflicts with major gangs and factions of various cities, making it very inconvenient to follow Qin Mu.
"Alright, I have the mobile route map of Azure Sky and its stopping location from yesterday; you better hurry," Qin Mu nodded, understanding that Lin Qi definitely had other plans, and promptly sent a map to Lin Qi before contentedly eating his roast meat in large bites.
After chatting with Qin Mu for more than an hour, they finally said goodbye. Qin Mu returned to the rest area of the search and rescue team, while Lin Qi immediately entered the rest room of the mine to check the map Qin Mu had sent.
"Not far from Red Moon Mountain," Lin Qi reflected on the mobile route map of Azure Sky, somewhat understanding why the search and rescue teams weren't in a hurry.
As per Azure Sky's mobile route, it's moving toward Chasing Light City. Even if the search and rescue team from Chasing Light City doesn't go there, the mobile city of Azure Sky will voluntarily approach.
In a night's time, Azure Sky can roughly reach a place over 150 kilometers from Red Moon Mountain and then turn elsewhere, meaning for quite a long time, Azure Sky won't be more than 200 kilometers away from Red Moon Mountain. Indeed, this is quite an opportunity for him.
"The lure of Azure Sky this time is too significant. Major gangs and family factions from various big cities are unlikely to send few people, and they might even deploy B Level Battle Armor. With my current strength, even if I bring a group of player experts, it'd probably still be hard to get in and out alive," Lin Qi said, headache across his face, while looking at the map.
Within a radius of 300 kilometers from Azure Sky, there are three cities: Ten Thousand Stars City, Chasing Light City, and Frost Night City. The suburb gangs and family factions of these three cities are numerous, and should they, as Qin Mu stated, join forces to blockade the city center, the difficulty of breaking in isn't ordinary, let alone obtaining items and breaking out.
"These major gangs and family clans are playing it so ruthless. Looks like this time, there's no way out without bloodshed." Lin Qi put away the map of Azure Sky and pulled out a small box. The Energy Crystal Stone given to him by Feng Geling was inside, and he remarked with some regret, "Then, I'll first create a respawn point near Azure Sky. If Azure Sky doesn't stop quickly, I'll just have to create a respawn point every 20 kilometers."
Facing a human-wave tactic, he could only respond with a human-wave tactic himself. Red Moon Mountain is too far from Azure Sky. By the time players respawn and run over, the opportunity will be gone.
However, if there are respawn points near Azure Sky, breaking through the nets of major gang forces doesn't seem impossible.
With ten Energy Crystal Stones, he has five chances to set up respawn points.
Initially, Lin Qi thought of setting a respawn point inside Azure Sky for convenience, but considering that Azure Sky, such a fat piece of meat, is closely watched by the three major cities along with a large number of wild gang members around, it's worrisome if players' respawn points are discovered, so that would be very troublesome.
Thus, he finally decided to set respawn points outside of Azure Sky to minimize the risk of players' respawn secrets being exposed and prevent any unforeseen events.
Subsequently, Lin Qi opened the system menu and posted a new activity announcement on the official forum of Blue Star, instantly causing a massive reaction on the forum.
System Announcement: The version event 'Moving City of Azure Sky' is approaching. This event will be a limited-time activity, officially starting at eight tomorrow morning.
System Announcement: In this version event, players only need to reach Apprentice Level and possess a Smart Watch to sign up and follow Hall Master Lin Qi to explore the Moving City of Azure Sky.
System Announcement: This exploration of Azure Sky is a free exploration. Players only need to submit valuable items obtained from Azure Sky to Hall Master Lin Qi, who will assess their value and award players Points and Contribution rewards. (Note: The closer to the city center area, the higher the value of the items, but also the greater the risk.)
System Announcement: In this limited-time event, the top five contributors will receive additional rewards, 'Level One Wilderness Exploration Privilege,' allowing players to freely explore within a 100-kilometer radius of Red Moon Mountain.
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