I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 265: Chapter 258: Gifted Boots, Tier 4 Seven-Star

"Oh? Several captains of the Hurricane Mercenary Corps have volunteered to become Night Demon Apostles, and now they’ve all been fully transformed."

Qin Tian’s eyes lit up, and his lips curled slightly.

The increase in Night Demon Apostles signifies the rapid growth of his forces.

As for the relationships between Feng Mochuan and those members in the future, he believes Feng Mochuan will handle it well.

Volunteer?

Li Qi’s gaze flickered; it seems Feng Mochuan’s breakthrough to Tier Six greatly stimulated those people.

"Li Qi, when can you break through to Tier Five?" Qin Tian asked.

When he first met Li Qi, he was still a Tier Three Nine Stars little assassin. After obtaining the Night Demon Bloodline, Li Qi successfully broke through to Tier Four.

Afterwards, Li Qi absorbed a large amount of blood from the Blood Pool, and with the awakening of his Night Demon King Bloodline, Li Qi’s bloodline level rose from Bronze Level to Silver Level.

With enhanced aptitude and the investment of various cultivation resources, Li Qi’s growth was exceptionally swift, getting closer to Tier Five.

"Within half a year, I’m fully confident I can break through to Tier Five," Li Qi stated confidently.

"Good, then I’ll wait for your good news."

Qin Tian smiled slightly; compared to Feng Mochuan, the assassin-origin Li Qi was clearly more suited to the Night Demon Bloodline. Also, he held higher expectations for Li Qi.

In the future, Li Qi and the Shadow Division he leads will undoubtedly become an essential force by his side.

With this thought, Qin Tian pondered for a moment and took something out of the Spirit Space.

"Here’s another gift for you."

Qin Tian handed the Windwalker Boots to Li Qi.

"Windwalker Boots, this is the Spiritual Artifact I obtained during the Genius Battle."

Qin Tian explained the effects of the Windwalker Boots and shared a few techniques to master them. After awakening the [Void Dominator], he could freely perform Void Walking, akin to "Flash," making speed-enhancing Spiritual Artifacts like the Windwalker Boots less useful for him.

Giving the Windwalker Boots to Li Qi would make the best use of it, allowing this agile-type assassin to possess even more terrifying explosive power.

Additionally, as his first Night Demon Apostle, Li Qi had accompanied him through the Evil God Sacrifice and the Elf Star journey; he hoped Li Qi could catch up with Feng Mochuan’s pace soon.

Thus, he was willing to invest more resources in Li Qi.

Li Qi took the Windwalker Boots, and as his fingertips brushed the cool surface of the boots, an unprecedented warmth surged in his heart. He lowered his head and gazed at the Spiritual Artifact; the jet-black boots shimmered with light blue wind patterns, faintly exuding a powerful Spiritual Power.

"Master..." He opened his mouth, only to discover his usually calm voice was trembling.

Night Demon Bloodline, Blood Pool Power, Top grade Technique, rare Martial Techniques, top grade Elixir, precious Spiritual Artifact, endless wealth... From the master, he had received so much. Yet the tasks he did for the master were merely an Apostle’s duty, far unworthy of such generous gifts.

As a killer raised in shadows since childhood, he was long accustomed to being used as a tool. In his past organization, every mission was a cold order, every wound could only be licked in solitude.

But when someone treats him sincerely and cultivates him regardless of cost, this warmth ironically makes him feel out of place.

"Alright, no need for sentimentality."

Qin Tian patted Li Qi’s shoulder and laughed, "Cultivating you is also to make you work harder in the future. Develop the Shadow Division well; I’ll need your strength later."

"I shall..." Li Qi knelt on one knee, his voice low yet firm, "give it my all to become the sharpest blade in your hand."

In his simple words lay a promise heavier than any vow.

This grace of recognition is worth his lifetime to repay.

"Hm, I believe in you."

Qin Tian pulled Li Qi up and said.

"Alright, find a spacious place to get used to the Windwalker Boots, mastering them won’t be easy."

"Yes!"

After Li Qi left, Qin Tian found himself with free time.

He suddenly realized he seemed to have nothing to do.

The company was looked after by Yang Fan, and as a business novice, he couldn’t offer any valuable suggestions or ideas.

The Mercenary Corps had Feng Mochuan, the Shadow Division had Li Qi, both being elites with years of expertise in their respective fields.

What is his domain?

Oh, right. I’m still a student!

Qin Tian suddenly remembered; he was still a student at the Eagle Military Academy, only now sophomore from freshman.

Before the Genius Battle started, summer break had ended, and all students were back to class.

He was mostly absent, yet the school never contacted him, as if they had forgotten him.

Truth be told, his combat prowess now surpassed all the teachers at the school, making attending classes unmeaningful.

However, the school still held places of great value.

Like the library.

The power of knowledge never goes out of fashion.

Having arrived in this world less than a year, he still had many knowledge gaps that needed time to fill.

Moreover, ancient books sealed in the Eagle Academy library could still inspire him, especially those records regarding ancient ruins and Star Sea curiosities, many of which were exclusive materials unattainable outside, no matter the cost.

And there’s the Star Element Tower.

A cultivation site with high Spiritual Qi density, coupled with the acquired elixirs, it wouldn’t take long for him to break through to Tier Four Seven Stars.

However, his academic credits had already been exhausted; to access higher levels of the Star Element Tower, he needed other means.

...

The next day, Qin Tian returned to campus.

The return of a prominent figure caused quite a stir in the school.

The Special Warfare Squad students were thrilled, eagerly inquiring about Qin Tian’s experiences during this time.

Qin Tian didn’t reveal much; his matters weren’t suitable for these students to know.

Later, he negotiated a trade with the school leadership, offering a Silver Level Martial Technique, "Gale Eighteen Hammers," in exchange for three months of access to the tenth level of the Star Element Tower.

The school leaders gladly accepted.

From the school’s standpoint, adding a Silver Level Martial Technique into the Armory immediately raised the school’s Martial Techniques reserve to a new level, even if it’s the rare Hammer Technique, the rank of Silver Level is evident.

Once the news spread, some students would surely be drawn to this Hammer Technique, switching to practice it and inciting a trend of Hammer Technique cultivation in the school.

Thus, Qin Tian resumed a peaceful yet fulfilling life, going to the library in the morning, cultivating in the Star Element Tower in the afternoon, and dining with a few classmates or with Feng Mochuan, Li Qi, and others at night.

During this time, he had been constantly on the move, from the Evil God Sacrifice to Elf Star, then to the Genius Battle, never stopping, although his strength continued to grow, mentally he was somewhat fatigued.

And this period of peaceful yet fulfilling days felt like rain after a drought, allowing his constantly tense nerves to finally relax.

After half a month, Qin Tian noticed the hostility between his brows, formed due to the successive battles, was beginning to gradually dissipate, and his Spiritual Energy became more solid and harmonious during this rest period, successfully breaking through to Tier Four Seven Stars.

"Turns out that appropriate relaxation is also a kind of cultivation."

On a certain evening, Qin Tian leaned against the railing atop the Star Element Tower, muttering to himself while gazing at the sunset.

Bzzz~~

At that moment, his smart wristwatch vibrated, indicating an incoming call.

Qin Tian raised his hand to look, his eyes subtly shifting.

He knew he might have to set off again.

"Hello, Director Yan."