At nine in the evening, Zheng Tian was in her room intensely writing down her insights.
Wen Lei, Bai Feng, and Ou Youning had all gone out.
They would go straight to the collective sleeping cabin later.
In the courtyard, only Ren Zhong and Hanyu were sitting.
Ren Zhong got up, satisfied and refreshed, and stretched lazily.
After studying for over three hours, his mind wasn’t tired, but his legs were numb.
Although it was all rote memorization, he found the profession of a Demolition Master interesting nonetheless.
Starting to learn with a foundational understanding was indeed different from his past entry as a complete novice.
In the initial stages of being a Demolition Master, the focus was on knowledge accumulation.
As long as one could remember the physiological structures of various Ruined Beasts and dissect them by rote, whether the materials were good or bad, some output would count as starting out.
But at the advanced stage, technique began to play a significant role.
Even different individuals of the same type of Ruined Beast would have many subtle differences that could only be accurately identified through extensive practice and a solid theoretical foundation, ensuring every step was precisely controlled to produce a Perfect Level Crystal Chip.
The more advanced the Ruined Beast, the more complex its variations and the higher the dissection risk.
Despite the seemingly simple work content of a Demolition Master, the demand for cognitive expansion capability even exceeded that of a Mechanical Warrior.
Fortunately, Ren Zhong had not wasted his time last time, but instead efficiently used every minute to complete the accumulation of original knowledge and extensive practical experience in advance.
Each of his deaths had significance.
He was already a seasoned player.
His experience was gradually supplemented through extensive reading and memorization.
What he now lacked was the skill to upgrade his techniques.
This was something that Hanyu, the so-called "First Level Demolition Master," could help him complete.
Hanyu removed her gloves, looking at Ren Zhong’s back with mixed feelings.
When this person initially claimed that his talent was beyond his imagination, Hanyu was actually somewhat disdainful.
But after just over three hours had passed, she moved from initial disdain to astonishment and now to shock.
Usually, a simple explanation from her would make him draw inferences and understand analogous concepts immediately.
When she demonstrated techniques, he generally only needed to watch once or twice before he could imitate them.
The first time was unfamiliar, the second was proficient, and the third was flawless, as if hacked.
Her professional pride had been utterly dismantled by Ren Zhong.
You call this "some accumulation"?
Is this the ability of someone who was once a research Citizen?
Perhaps that’s why Citizens are Citizens, while Scavengers are Scavengers.
Sigh.
It’s truly despairing.
"Mr. Ren, even if you temporarily lost your Citizen status, I believe that as long as you’re alive, you’ll eventually become a Citizen again. Your talent is enviable, whether as a Mechanical Warrior or a Demolition Master. You chose the wrong profession before."
Hanyu hesitated for a moment before speaking up.
Ren Zhong smiled, "Thank you for your kind words."
In fact, he still wanted to say that he truly excelled in scientific research rather than combat.
"If you really want to settle down in the town, you should cooperate with a team. The risk is always higher when acting alone, and you’ll lose 30% of your sales revenue to taxes, which isn’t cost-effective."
Ren Zhong’s personality was different from before, and he didn’t expect this time it would be Hanyu, who was supposed to be aloof, to extend the invitation.
But in the end, she was reserved, and only spoke halfway without laying it out clearly.
Ren Zhong nodded, "I plan to, but there’s no rush."
At this point in the conversation, Hanyu gritted her teeth and went straight to the point, "Mr. Ren, are you ignoring us because you’re waiting for an invitation from a professional team?"
Ren Zhong’s fists clenched slightly.
He shook his head, "Not really. I’m not interested in dealing with professional teams. Rest assured, if I choose a partner in town, I’ll consider you all first."
Upon hearing this, Hanyu’s face, which seemed frozen for ages, slightly melted, showing a joyful expression, "Thank you, Mr. Ren, for your favor and trust."
"No thanks needed, just mutual aid. Besides you guys, I don’t know any other trustable Scavenger Teams in town."
Ren Zhong responded with a smile.
But he was thinking, Hanyu indeed has a story.
She wasn’t as cold as she appeared, but had her own desires.
However, her desires conflicted with her "Pu Cha officer" persona, so she had always hidden them deeply.
This time, approaching under the guise of a disillusioned former Citizen who faced injustice, her ice-covered heart started to thaw.