Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 155 Screening Star Core-Level Targets
This is a bottle of liquid that emits a pale blue glow, and it looks exceptionally beautiful under the light.

Nie Chang took a deep breath and drank the evolution fluid in one gulp.

Instantly, a massive surge of energy erupted within his body, rapidly circulating along his meridians.

A look of pain appeared on Nie Chang's face, but he gritted his teeth and focused all his energy on circulating his source energy within his body.

Lin Yi stood aside, his soul power enveloping Nie Chang, ready to lend a helping hand at any moment.

However, Nie Chang has great perseverance. Although the process was quite painful, he still persevered.

As time passed, the energy fluctuations emanating from Nie Chang grew stronger and stronger.

1500 points. 1600 points. 1700 points.
The source energy level was rapidly increasing, and Nie Chang's aura was also constantly growing stronger.

Finally, when the energy level broke through the 2000-point mark, Nie Chang's aura reached its peak and then slowly stabilized.

He opened his eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them.

"How are you feeling?" Lin Yi asked.

Nie Chang stood up, feeling the surging source energy within his body, and an excited expression appeared on his face: "Great! I feel that my strength is more than ten times stronger than before!"

Lin Yi looked up at him and nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, Lao Nie, go contact the General Staff later and help me get some information."

"What information?" Nie Chang asked.

"Information regarding the Star Core-level Abyss Beasts within the giant nest," Lin Yi said calmly.

"Star Core level?"

Nie Chang was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "A leader at the Star Core level?"

Lin Yi shook his head: "No need for the leader level, pick those lone elites at the initial stage of the Star Core level, the kind who have just broken through a million energy points."

Upon hearing this, Nie Chang was startled and couldn't help but look at Lin Yi: "Just broke one million... Principal, you..."

Lin Yi smiled slightly: "Don't make a fuss. I've only made some progress in the last two days and wanted to give it a try."

Nie Chang looked at Lin Yi's calm expression, but his heart was in turmoil.

A Star Core-level Abyss Beast is an existence with a source energy value exceeding one million.

"Furthermore," Lin Yi continued, "I instructed the General Staff not to reveal for the time being that I requested data on a Star Core-level Abyss Beast; just say that it was me who said it."

Upon hearing this, Nie Chang's expression immediately turned solemn: "Alright, I will, in your name, directly classify it as a top-level military secret."

He thought for a moment and then added, "Principal, you actually have the authority to designate information as top secret. In the General Staff, only Chief of Staff Zhou Donglai is qualified to know."

Lin Yi nodded: "It's alright if Zhou Dong finds out. Go ahead."

Just as Nie Chang was about to turn and leave, Lin Yi called him back: "By the way, while you're at it, call Liu Qiying over for me. I need to give him something too, so I can't show favoritism."

As he spoke, a rare relaxed smile appeared on Lin Yi's face.

Nie Chang smiled and said, "Yes, Principal."

Not long after, there was a knock on the office door.

"Come in."

Liu Qiying pushed open the door and entered, holding a document in her hand.

"Principal, you wanted to see me?" Liu Qiying asked.

Lin Yi nodded: "Qiying, how are the preparations for the merit system going?"

“All the preparations have been completed,” Liu Qiying said, handing over the documents in her hand. “We just need your approval when you return so we can officially apply for access.”

Lin Yi took the document and began to carefully read through it.

The document details the operation mechanism of the merit system, the method of obtaining points, and the rules for exchanging resources.

The system will use the [Yuanhui Type I Intelligent Life] as its core technology to quantify contributions and automatically exchange resources.

"Well done." Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction, picked up a pen, and signed his name on the document. "Thank you for the compliment." Liu Qiying took the signed document with a smile on her face.

"Qiying, this is for you." Lin Yi said, taking out a miniature flying ball from his waist and tossing it to Liu Qiying.

Liu Qiying took the small flying ball, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Principal, what's this?"

“You should have seen the Little Flying Ball before,” Lin Yi smiled. “Although it can’t compare to the Starburst Fighter, it’s still very convenient for daily use.”

Looking at the little flying ball in her hand, Liu Qiying felt a surge of emotion.

He knew the value of this little flying ball; although it couldn't compare to the principal's newly acquired Starburst Fighter, it was still an extremely precious aircraft.

"Principal, this is too expensive." Liu Qiying tried to decline.

Lin Yi waved his hand: "Take it. You've done a lot for the military academy, and this is what you deserve. Besides, with this little flying ball, it will be more convenient for you to handle official business. After all, I can't let Lao Nie go on business trips all the time, so this can be considered your personal jet."

Looking into Lin Yi's sincere eyes, Liu Qiying stopped refusing and said, "Thank you, Principal."

"Once the Merit System is officially launched, you need to pay close attention to the trainees' feedback and make timely adjustments and optimizations," Lin Yi instructed.

"Yes, Principal." Liu Qiying nodded solemnly.

"Alright, you can go ahead and get busy," Lin Yi said.

After bowing, Liu Qiying turned and left the office.

"Next, we just have to wait for news from Lao Nie," Lin Yi thought to himself.

Then, he walked to the window and looked at the bustling campus outside.

The novice trainees are undergoing training, and the energy fluctuations rise and fall, full of vitality.

Not long after, there was another knock on the office door.

"Come in."

Nie Chang pushed open the door and entered.

"Principal, we've already contacted the General Staff," Nie Chang said. "Chief of Staff Zhou personally handled this request, and the relevant information has been classified as top secret."

Lin Yi nodded: "Very good. When will the information arrive?"

“It shouldn’t take long,” Nie Chang replied. “The General Staff is currently compiling data on Star Core-level Abyss Beasts that meet your requirements.”

"Thank you for your hard work," Lin Yi said.

Nie Chang hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Principal, are you really going to hunt down a Star Core-level Abyss Beast?"

Lin Yi glanced at him and smiled slightly: "What, you don't believe in my abilities?"

“It’s not that I don’t believe you,” Nie Chang quickly said, “it’s just that Star Core-level Abyss Beasts are too dangerous, I’m worried.”

"Don't worry," Lin Yi interrupted him. "I know what I'm doing."

Looking at Lin Yi's determined eyes, Nie Chang knew that further persuasion would be useless, so he could only nod and say, "Yes, Principal."

"Go ahead and get busy," Lin Yi said. "Send the data over as soon as it arrives."

"Yes!" Nie Chang bowed and turned to leave the office.

Lin Yi looked at the closed door, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Hunting Star Core-level Abyss Beasts is indeed quite risky, which is why he didn't choose the Leader-level but instead picked the Elite-level.

After all, Abyssal Beasts at the Star Core level also utilize the rules, making them completely different creatures from those below the Star Core level.

Next, Lin Yi began to deal with the backlog of official business. Some matters, such as personnel and resource allocation, although overseen by Nie Chang, ultimately required his personal approval.

However, because of his powerful soul force, he was extremely efficient at handling these matters and it didn't take much time.

Therefore, the time spent waiting for a suitable target was just right to finish military and school affairs.

(End of this chapter)