The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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Han Ning's spirits lifted: "That's right, Commander Zheng knows the clues?"

“Yes.” Zheng Weiguo nodded. “Li Feng came back yesterday and told me about your situation. I personally contacted some old friends from the past in the naval system.”

"We have indeed received feedback from them."

"They admitted that about eight or nine months ago, one of their special exploration teams accidentally captured several creatures that matched your description during a deep-sea exploration mission."

"It is about 1.5 to 2 meters long, with a flat body, dark red to black scales, a long tail, and a rather fierce temperament. It can emit a peculiar mental impact in deep water."

Upon hearing this, Han Ning, Chairman Wu, and others immediately focused their attention.

"It should be the monster I'm looking for. Where are these creatures now?" Han Ning pressed.

"According to sources there, after those creatures were captured, they were kept as special research samples and secretly raised in the deep-sea biological research laboratory at Naval Base 071."

Zheng Weiguo Road,

"That base is located inside a mountain in a bay that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It has a very high level of secrecy and is mainly responsible for the research and development of countermeasures against some underwater mutated organisms."

Li Feng added, "Base 071 isn't exactly close to our Sword of Judgment as the crow flies, and we don't have much contact with them. It's all thanks to Commander Zheng's connections."

Zheng Weiguo looked at Han Ning:

"The Navy's attitude is rather cautious. These samples seem to be very important to their research, but it would be difficult to directly request or purchase them. They haven't even acknowledged whether the samples are still alive."

He said meaningfully,

"The Navy reacted very quickly to your sudden inquiry about this type of creature. They asked in return whether you had discovered any important information or application technology related to it that they had not yet mastered."

"Their exact words were: If you do indeed possess certain achievements based on knowledge of other races, they are willing to exchange them for live samples of those rare creatures, or even some related research data. Of course, the premise of the exchange is that they recognize the value of your knowledge."

Han Ning and Chairman Wu beside him exchanged a quick glance.

Almost all of this so-called unique knowledge comes from Popota, the grumpy fathead fish in the pearl.

The potion science that Popota possesses, especially the Abyss Power potion that can stimulate potential, is currently produced in extremely low quantities. Even its own core members are not fully equipped with it, let alone exchange it for.

While the greater good of humanity is important, kinship is different, and the survival and development of the more than 300 people in the Biyun settlement area is his primary concern.

Han Ning hesitated for a few seconds before speaking:

"Commander Zheng, Captain Li, thank you for providing the information and channels. However, the specific content and method of the technology exchange are of great importance, and we need to carefully consider them internally."

Zheng Weiguo's face showed no disappointment, but rather a hint of understanding. He leaned back in his chair, his tone softening:

"Of course, this matter concerns core technology, so caution is warranted. Just give me an answer before you head to the Aoki Group for the meeting."

The meeting became much more relaxed afterward, with the topic shifting to the construction of the cluster area.

Biyun has much to learn from the Sword of Judgment regarding the construction and operation of the cluster area.

Exchanges are exchanges.

Before Han Ning arrived, he made it clear that Bi Yun's core knowledge, especially the profound content from the Yuan Clan and the Fishman Ruins, must not be easily revealed to others.

Any technology or information that could be exchanged with others must be approved by him.

They are not selfish either.

We don't yet know much about other settlements, including the Sword of Judgment.

Chairman Wu suggested starting with simpler topics for discussion.

If you come across something you're interested in, you can acquire it through exchange.

No one can start out completely open and support each other without reservation.

At this point, the exchange group plays a very important role.

It can be said that everyone is carrying a mission.

Each manager needs to write down the issues in a notebook, and then hold a small internal meeting after the main meeting to discuss them in detail.

Han Ning used a mental link to allow Xuebing, who was outside the Sword of Judgment, to return home.

At this point, Han Ning felt he needed to find an animal companion that could communicate freely or quickly.

Relying on Xuebing alone isn't enough.

It's true that there are communication devices, but those devices were given to us by the Sword of Judgment. Who knows if they've been used for shady dealings or have been used to install eavesdropping devices?

"Ow!"

The snow cake outside moved very quickly, disappearing into the mountains in a flash.

...

With Xuebing moving at full speed, it arrived at the Biyun gathering area in just over ten minutes.

During a break in the conversation.

Han Ning focused his mind and, through the spiritual link with Xuebing, transmitted his thoughts to her.

Soon, Popota's mental energy, through the snow cake, miraculously appeared in his mind again: "What do you want from me? I'm catching up on sleep..."

“Your Excellency Popota.” Without delay, Han Ning immediately recounted the contents of his conversation with Zheng Weiguo and Li Feng, especially regarding the possibility that the Navy’s 071 base might possess biological samples suspected of having the bloodline of red ray, and the conditions for the technology exchange proposed by the other party.

"...That's the situation. The other party is asking us to exchange some research results."

"What kind of knowledge do you think we should use to exchange for those living monsters?"

"Hmph, what kind of research can a land-dwelling race possibly produce by studying deep-sea creatures?"

It paused briefly for a few seconds, as if recalling knowledge from deep within its memory, before responding:

"Based on your description, what they caught was most likely a kind of triangular manta ray sea monster. Those guys are probably most interested in why they are so difficult to be affected by the Kuroshio Current. Heh, it's because they have a unique brain structure, which is also due to the bloodline of the red manta ray."

"Here's a rough extraction method for 'sea ray molting extract'. This stuff is a low-level medicine that I... uh, I developed before. It can slightly stimulate the activity of flesh and blood and accelerate recovery. It just so happens that it requires extracts from the glands of several deep-sea creatures. The process isn't complicated, but the idea should be quite novel to them."

Popota's tone carried a hint of arrogance:

"This formula is perfect for the triangular sea ray they're researching, but it doesn't touch on my true core pharmacology. What do you think?"

Chapter 279 Experience Sharing

Since Popota didn't care, Han Ning naturally stopped worrying about it.

Unless this guy can actually come up with something truly amazing, but judging from its lazy appearance, that doesn't seem likely.

While outwardly listening to Zheng Weiguo and Li Feng introduce some basic information about the Sword of Judgment, Han Ning secretly recorded the information transmitted by Popota through the mental link into a notebook he carried with him.

"Commander Zheng, I have some information about the monster and would like to contact the person in charge at the Navy. Could you help me make the contact?"

"of course can!"

The meeting came to a temporary close. Zheng Weiguo arranged for everyone to rest and said he would contact the Navy as soon as possible.

“Commander Zheng, we are very curious about the construction and training methods of the Sword of Judgment. We wonder if you could take our people to learn more about it in the next two days? Of course, we will also share some of our insights on planting and basic rune application in return.”

After it was over, Han Ning reached out and shook hands with Zheng Weiguo, and said...

“Inviting a few people over is precisely for the purpose of exchanging knowledge, which is exactly how it should be between allies. Li Feng, you make the arrangements.” Zheng Weiguo readily agreed.

"Leave it to me." Li Feng nodded.

……

That afternoon, the exchange and learning activities began in full swing.

Several managers from the Biyun Cluster were assigned by Li Feng to different departments within the Sword of Judgment for training.

The Sword of Judgment: Elite Training Camp for Awakened Ones of the Great Blackstone Level.

Zhao Kai and a Black Iron-level Awakener codenamed "Iron Wall" walked side by side through a huge cave training ground.

"This is a training ground for ordinary people, only for ordinary people who have not awakened any special abilities."

Inside the training field, shouts and cheers could be heard incessantly.

The two walked to a test stake.

Iron Wall pointed at the wooden stake and said to Zhao Kai, "Team Leader Zhao, you're attacking this wooden stake using only the power of a Great Black Stone, without touching your awakened abilities. I want to see how you use your power."

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kai gently cracked his knuckles, walked to the wooden stake, and remembered Professor Jiang Yuan's simple martial arts power generation techniques. He punched the wooden stake.

boom!

A deep fist-shaped mark was left on the wooden stake, about 5-6 centimeters deep into the surface.

If it were an ordinary wooden stake, with the strength of a Black Stone, it could probably be punched through with one punch.

This wooden stake has clearly undergone special treatment or is made of exceptional wood.

“Team Leader Zhao, we are both power-type Awakened, but there are also techniques to using power.”

The Iron Wall Instructor glanced at the wooden stake, then slapped Zhao Kai's bulging biceps with a dull thud.

"Your muscle density is high, which shows that you have a certain foundation for generating power, but not much."

This Iron Wall is said to have been a combat instructor for special forces.

"I only use the power of the Great Black Stone."

Instructor Iron Wall took a light breath, his muscles trembling slightly, revealing a fluid, taut quality.

He took a step forward, his fist tearing through the air with a short, sharp whistling sound, and slammed into the thick, heavy wooden stake with a bang, leaving a deep fist mark.

His arm and half of it were embedded deep into the wooden stake, at least ten centimeters deep.

"Hiss!" Zhao Kai's eyes twitched; the power of that punch was far beyond his imagination.

He hadn't expected that, with his own power and control, he could only deal about 60% of the instructor's destructive power.

There was no way around it; Zhao Kai used to be an ordinary worker. Although he was stronger than Tie Bi, when it came to skills, he naturally couldn't compare to the combat instructors of the military special forces.

"Even a simple punch contains profound power generation techniques, not to mention that in another world, energy has appeared in our bodies."

The Iron Wall Instructor withdrew his fist, his breathing steady.

"Our researchers have found that the Black Stone level is the foundation, and the key lies in tapping into the body's instincts and coordinating the power of muscles, bones, and even internal organs."

"Once you reach the Iron level, you should start to try to guide energy to enhance this coordination. It's not about covering your body with energy like armor, but about letting it penetrate and become a part of your body, like a lubricant or a catalyst."

He instructed Zhao Kai to assume a strange stance: