The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 270: Chapter 144: Saint of Civilization (Double-Length) (Part 4)

“At that time, those lacking combat power will not only struggle to search, but survival within the ruins might also be an issue.”

“By then, there are two directions.”

“Those with enough combat power can continue solo.”

“Those lacking in power should join teams, supplementing with materials they’ve found. Since there are translators, there must be communication devices in these ruins.”

At this point, she changed her tone: “Let’s split up for now.”

“Both of us acting together is too much of a waste.”

Qin Jin nodded.

The two walked down the stairs of the library.

Just as they reached the first floor.

In a faint perception, Qin Jin’s expression turned slightly serious, spiritually probing his surroundings. In an instant, he suddenly connected with a spiritual power exploring from the outside.

This spiritual power was very familiar to him.

“It really is you.”

“Qin Jin!”

“Are there others by your side? I’ll come over.”

Han Miao.

Qin Jin and Han Miao had collaborated before, and he was aware of her spiritual power, detecting it as soon as she approached.

Visually signaling Bai Huaiyu to wait, shortly after, under their watchful gaze, two figures entered through the broken floor-to-ceiling window on the side of the library.

Han Miao.

Yu Xingchen!

Han Miao led at the front, while Yu Xingchen followed, cautiously observing their surroundings.

“I sensed an unusual power fluctuation here.”

“Upon getting closer, I faintly detected a remaining power aura similar to yours. It indeed is you.”

Han Miao’s spiritual voice sounded: “Huaiyu is here too, wonderful.”

“Quickly accept my Spirit Seed. I have tested it; it won’t fail due to teleportation. As long as we are in nearby regions during the search time, we can maintain a connection through me.”

After her words.

Gentle spiritual power extended towards Qin Jin and Bai Huaiyu.

Qin Jin, already familiar with this method, immediately chose to incorporate it into his Spiritual World.

The Spirit Seed connected.

In that instant, Qin Jin shared Han Miao’s Spiritual World, clearly seeing several Spirit Seeds linked to different entities. At a glance, including him and Bai Huaiyu, there were six people.

“It seems you’ve put in quite the effort during the first search.”

Han Miao smiled.

“I haven’t gained many Points, always searching for other classmates.”

Her tone was relaxed: “Since it’s a team competition, everyone needs a means of communication, so I’ll temporarily act as the communication device.”

“With a communication method, anyone encountering an issue can quickly receive help from others.”

Eight immortals crossing the sea, each displaying their abilities.

As Wuyuan Students, everyone was exerting their strengths where they excelled.

Qin Jin’s gaze fell on Yu Xingchen.

He was evidently acting as Han Miao’s temporary bodyguard, moving together.

“Han Miao.”

With a shift in thought, Qin Jin said in a deep voice: “From now on, you decide if someone encounters an accident. If you think I can provide timely support, contact me immediately.”

Upon hearing this, Han Miao’s spiritual voice grew serious, earnestly agreeing.

After sharing information, the four dispersed on the spot.

As Bai Huaiyu mentioned, the current [intensity] of the civilizational ruins had not yet reached the level requiring team actions.

Explore, search.

The second round of search still lasted three hours. Qin Jin’s personal gains were average, but upon realizing that significant finds were scarce in the peripheral area, he proactively changed his approach.

He switched from object searching to people searching.

No matter their harvest, defeating others granted fixed Points.

The three-hour period flew by swiftly, with Qin Jin’s actions pressing on urgently. Finally, after intercepting one more group at the evacuation point, the search concluded.

…

With a flicker, he appeared in the courtyard.

Without hesitation, Qin Jin immediately took out his journal and attempted scanning again with his watch.

During the scan, information appeared on the watch.

[Civilizational ruins information carrier detected]

[Qin Jin, please submit information for analysis]

Following the prompt, an input window appeared.

Without delay, Qin Jin entered the known information.

[Evaluating]

[You have earned 800 points]

Two lines of information flashed and then disappeared.

“Eight hundred points, not negligible… yet it hardly captures the scale of the civilizational ruins’ grand tapestry.”

“Is it because it’s too fragmented?”

“Thoroughly investigating the origins of the Polluters, mechanical entities, etc., as well as comprehending the contents of the journal, should offer more opportunities to earn Points.”

With these thoughts, he organized his other gains.

Finally, Points were tallied.

[Current total Points]: 3790

“When the third round of exploration begins, I’ll decide on the tactical approach based on our location in the ruins.”

Retracting his gaze from the watch, Qin Jin entered his cultivation.

…

After two rounds of exploration, the team competition seemed to enter a rest period; the third round of exploration hadn’t begun yet.

The day passed, and in the early hours of the next day, the prompt sounded, marking the start of the third exploration.

Qin Jin had long been prepared, stepping into the Teleportation Gate in one stride.

As the sensation of traversing faded, the instant he appeared, Qin Jin’s expression became suddenly grave.

Looking around.

Mechanical entities surrounded him.

Compared to the mechanical entities once encountered on the streets, those around him had formed a regiment, evidently an official force. Despite the worn and aged mechanical parts, they were neatly assembled, not haphazardly pieced together.

Qin Jin’s gaze turned slightly grim.

In the Spiritual World, Han Miao’s Spirit Seed appeared dormant.

This indicated that the distance between them exceeded Han Miao’s connection limit.