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

Chapter 90 I was selected

In the morning, Chen Yu, as usual, went out with the rescue team to participate in a routine task of collecting supplies.

Although the main force was in charge of the fighting, these militiamen and volunteers still undertook the important tasks of clearing the edge of the battlefield and moving usable supplies.

The task wasn't easy, but Chen Yu was already used to it.

In the afternoon, he arrived at the assembly point as usual, ready to continue his afternoon patrol, but unexpectedly found that the atmosphere was somewhat different.

Not only was the afternoon's operation canceled, but all those who had participated in the "Source Energy Basic Guidance Technique" training and were making decent progress were required to gather in the central open-air plaza.

With a hint of doubt, Chen Yu arrived at the square and soon spotted Zhou Yuxuan, who had also been summoned, in the crowd.

The two nodded in acknowledgment, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.

Soon, Wang Wenhai, one of the leaders of the settlement, walked onto the makeshift stage, holding a megaphone in his hand.

"Quiet! Everyone, quiet!"

Wang Wenhai's voice rang out across the square through the loudspeaker, and the previously noisy crowd quickly quieted down.

"Comrades, we now have some very important good news to announce from the Supreme Command!"

Wang Wenhai's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, "The highest levels have decided to establish a Source Energy Cultivation Training Camp called 'Dongfeng.' And the location will be set in our Helu City!"

As soon as the news broke, a chorus of exclamations and discussions erupted from the audience.

A Source Energy Cultivation Training Camp? Or was it organized by the highest levels?
Is it in Helu City?
Isn't this right at my doorstep?
Wang Wenhai pressed his hands down to signal everyone to be quiet, and continued, "This training camp will select and recommend outstanding talents from all the survivor bases and settlements across the country to participate. Although our Helu City settlement has a small total number of people, we are very fortunate to have received two recommendation slots!"

There are two spots available!
The breathing of everyone in the audience quickened instantly, and their eyes burned with fervor.

This is a shortcut to greater power, a tremendous honor and opportunity.

“Now,” Wang Wenhai’s voice suddenly became serious, “we will begin the selection! We will check everyone’s learning progress and comprehension level one by one according to a set of test questions that headquarters just issued.”

"Everyone, please line up and come forward to answer questions based on your own situation!"

"Notice."

He emphasized his words, his gaze sweeping across the room: "This is not an exam, but it's even better than one! You either know it or you don't."

"Don't listen to what others say, don't whisper among yourselves, and definitely don't try to cheat!"

His voice was sterner than ever before: "I want to emphasize one point here: the head instructor of this Dongfeng training camp is Lin Yi."

"Do you think there's any chance of getting away with this? Anyone who tries to cheat their way in will be exposed very quickly, not only being sent back and bringing shame to their hometown, but also bearing serious military responsibility! This is no child's play!"

His final words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly waking up some of those who were still clinging to hope.

Trying to play tricks on someone like Lin Yi? It's simply asking for humiliation.

Soon, under the organization of the staff, a long queue formed, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

Chen Yu and Zhou Yuxuan also joined the queue.

Zhou Yuxuan was a few steps ahead in line. He appeared relatively calm, but his tightly pursed lips and slightly clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.

He was well aware of the importance of this opportunity, which could be a crucial step for him to catch up with or even surpass some people.

"I must seize this opportunity. My progress shouldn't be slow. I must make the most of it!" he thought to himself.

Chen Yu, who was further down the line, had even more complicated feelings.

He longed to become stronger and catch up with Lin Yi, no longer needing constant protection, but he also worried that he wasn't progressing enough.

After all, settlements are full of hidden talents, and there are bound to be people who are progressing faster.

"I don't know how difficult the questions are. Sigh, I hope I can answer some of them. I'm Lin Yi's roommate, I don't want to embarrass him."

He prayed silently, his palms sweating slightly.

The procession moved forward slowly.

When it was Zhou Yuxuan's turn, he took a deep breath and stepped forward.

The staff member read the questions aloud in a low voice. He listened attentively, thought quickly, and then answered them one by one.

Soon, a confident look appeared on his face.

The questions were mostly about key points in the practice of guiding techniques, subtle techniques for the circulation of source energy, and solutions to common problems, all of which he already knew by heart.

Only the last question involved a relatively obscure energy convergence technique. He hesitated for a moment, but based on his understanding, he still gave a relatively complete answer.

The staff member said nothing, but simply took notes.

Zhou Yuxuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and walked to the side to wait, feeling that there was a great chance.

After more than twenty minutes, it was finally Chen Yu's turn.

His heart was pounding with nervousness, and he even moved forward with slightly unsteady steps.

The staff began asking questions.

He answered the first question, a basic perception question, with ease.

He also had no problem with the second question, the energy flow path.

Question 3. Question 4.
As Chen Yu answered the questions one by one, he was surprised to find that these questions did not seem particularly difficult. Many of them were questions that Lin Yi had casually pointed out to him, or questions that he had repeatedly pondered and encountered in his cultivation.

His nervousness gradually disappeared, and his answers became more and more fluent.

Until the last two questions.

The penultimate question involved a skill that required a high degree of control. He had tried it but with a low success rate, so he could only give a vague answer based on his own understanding.

The last question was surprisingly about the advanced technique of energy convergence, which he hadn't learned yet, so he could only honestly admit, "Report, I don't know this."

The staff member recorded his answer expressionlessly and gestured for him to wait aside.

Chen Yu walked to Zhou Yuxuan's side, feeling somewhat uncertain.

Zhou Yuxuan glanced at him without saying anything, but the confidence in his eyes seemed to have increased.

Similar scenes played out repeatedly on this day in survivor bases, shelters, and military bases of all sizes across the country.

Each test question is like a fine sieve, attempting to sift out the "seeds" from the vast sea of ​​people who are most talented, perceptive, and hardworking in their pursuit of energy.
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In the evening, Lin Yi finished a round of cultivation, feeling the renewed power within his body, and slowly returned to his tent.

He was stunned for a moment as soon as he lifted the curtain.

Inside the tent, besides Chen Yu, who was waiting for him as usual, there was someone else who surprised him.
Zhou Yuxuan.

Moreover, both of them looked extremely excited, especially Chen Yu, whose eyes were sparkling, almost shining.

"Brother Yi, you're back!" Chen Yu jumped up immediately upon seeing him, excitedly babbling incoherently, "That's great! Huge good news! We...we were selected!"

Although Zhou Yuxuan tried his best to remain calm, his slightly trembling hands and shining eyes betrayed his inner excitement. He stood up and nodded to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi was slightly taken aback: "Elected? Elected for what?"

“The Dongfeng Training Camp!” Chen Yu explained eagerly. “It was announced suddenly this afternoon. The Supreme Command is going to hold a source energy training camp in our Helu City, selecting people from all over the country. Our settlement has two slots.”

"We received the notification last night, it was just the two of us, Zhou Yuxuan and me!"

He excitedly waved his arms and said, "We just wanted to come and ask you in advance what exactly we learn in the training camp? How tough is the training? We want to prepare in advance so we don't embarrass you when we go!"

Lin Yi then realized what it was all about.

The preparatory team acted very quickly; the plan was just finalized here, and the selection process had already begun and yielded results there.

At this rate, Nie Chang and his team must have started making arrangements on their way back.

Lin Yi was not surprised that Zhou Yuxuan was able to get a spot.

This kid is naturally talented and has a tenacious personality; his progress is definitely outstanding among the younger generation.

But when his gaze fell on Chen Yu, whose face was flushed with excitement, a hint of suspicion crept in.

Chen Yu's progress is already among the top two in the settlement?
He spends every day with Chen Yu and knows his skill level all too well.

This kid is really hardworking, and he often gives me extra help, so he's making rapid progress.

But the settlement is full of hidden talents. Are military personnel, former athletes, and workers with excellent physical fitness all lagging behind Chen Yu in progress?
The thought flashed through Lin Yi's mind for a moment before he realized it.

It's probably not entirely a matter of absolute strength.

Chen Yu's skill level may not be the undisputed first or second, but he is definitely among the top.

Under these circumstances, the final decision to give him one of the two precious spots was probably partly due to Lin Yi's influence.

After all, he was the head instructor of the training camp, and Chen Yu was his close friend.

The decision made by the community's management not only rewards those who work hard, but also serves as a silent gesture of goodwill and investment.

"Ah, as expected, wherever there are people, there are social customs and human relationships." Lin Yi understood.

However, he does not intend to interfere or criticize such matters.

He is not a saint who is detached from the world.

Chen Yu is his friend. He is talented and hardworking, but perhaps not one of the top one or two.

However, if the skill levels are not vastly different, he will not interfere with the selection of people for settlements.

This has nothing to do with fairness; it's just a reality.

As long as Chen Yu is motivated and can keep up with the training camp's pace, that's enough.

Having figured this out, the slight doubt on Lin Yi's face dissipated, and a faint smile appeared on his face: "I see. Congratulations."

He looked at the two of them and said calmly, "The preparation team will have a detailed plan for the specific training content. However, I can tell you that it will definitely not be easy. Be prepared to suffer a lot."

His gaze lingered on Chen Yu for a moment longer than usual: "Once you're in, study hard and don't waste this opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu and Zhou Yuxuan's excitement subsided slightly, replaced by an expression that was a mixture of anticipation and determination, and they nodded emphatically.

"Don't worry, I will do my best!"

"Brother Yi, I definitely won't let you down!"

(End of this chapter)