After reaching an acquisition agreement, Li Fan and Di Lu, led by Todd, came to the research room at the headquarters of Longli Academy.
Pushing open the double wooden doors, rows of tall bookshelves with ceilings come into view.
Several investigators in blue uniforms were either looking for books on ladders or standing among the bookshelves and browsing.
Passing through the rows of bookcases, Todd looked at Elcat, who was sitting behind the square table and wearing a bachelor's hat, and introduced: "This is Sick, the deputy head of the institute."
"Hello, meow!"
Seeing Todd bringing someone over, Sigg stopped writing and waved his paw to say hello.
Li Fan was invited by Todd to sit down at the square table in his office. After pouring a glass of water, the investigation into the origin of the scorching carapace began immediately.
Although hunters have set foot all over the world, unmarked wild areas still account for more than 90% of the known areas.
Even in areas like dense forests where strongholds have a weak sense of existence, hunters can only find out after years of gradual calibration.
Therefore, the only description that Li Fan could give was that it was relatively close to the ancient forest and it would take Lu Xing about half a day to reach it, which was not very accurate information.
Todd completed the investigation record and introduced matters related to joining Longliyuan.
"The emergence of Tian Hui Dragon has indeed caused a shortage of manpower. Your contribution in submitting the Searing Carapace has already exceeded the entry threshold. However, I still have to solemnly introduce the situation of Longli Academy, and then you will make the decision."
Todd said seriously.
"please."
"Twenty-one years have passed since the founding of the Ryūli Academy. When King Xishuide founded a team of scriveners to conduct ecological surveys outside the country, they suffered from the fact that there was no research organization that could analyze the material samples in a timely manner and accompany the hunters who were responsible for protecting the safety.
They spontaneously formed a research and investigation institution, which was the earliest Longli Academy. After years of development, Longli Academy has become an investigation and research organization as famous as the Gulong Observatory and the Wang Li Scrivener Team, and has resisted many times.
Excellent performance in joint operations against natural disasters."
Li Fan nodded slightly, feeling as if he was listening to a company introduction.
"The personnel composition of the Dragon Li Institute is mainly composed of Dragon Li Institute researchers and Dragon Li Institute hunters. The ranks are divided into junior, intermediate and senior. As the rank increases, the level of intelligence that can be accessed and the resources that can be mobilized.
It will also improve as a result.”
"What specifically?"
"The most cutting-edge ecological reports, as well as many extremely valuable, but no research materials have been published. In terms of resource mobilization, as long as villages and towns with airports are built, they can board the dragon ship for free, and mid-level and senior members can perform hunting missions with four stars or above.
The Dragon Sense Ship can also carry delivery teams nearby, track target monsters from high altitudes, and airdrop supplies for logistical support."
If it weren't for the little fool, Longshi Ship's free transportation would be quite tempting.
Although it is not a special flight to a hunting area, the efficiency is definitely much faster than traveling by land.
"In addition, there are four hunting styles independently developed by Ryukyakuin, which can be learned for free, namely air combat, assault, bushido, and alchemy."
"Wait a minute, Captain Todd, where's the Courage Style?"
Li Fan asked.
"This courage style has been removed due to the high casualty rate in actual combat applications and the extremely high learning difficulty. However, since the establishment of Longli Academy, it has emphasized the pioneering spirit. If you want to learn it, I can give it to you.
You recommend a mentor."
Todd was a little surprised at the mention of courage style.
Li Fan had already predicted that the wild combat style of Courage Style would be fine in the game, but would be too dangerous in reality.
In addition, I have never seen a hunter fighting and hunting in a courageous style, and even heard of it is very rare, so it feels like it is extinct and lost.
Li Fan wants to study the style of courage, but of course he doesn't want to die faster.
Rather, I want to take this opportunity to deeply study the release principles of the special Nato and Iai Slash.
He has done numerous research studies.
Yin Tie believes that Iai Slash exists, but he doesn't know how to do it.
The principle of near-invincibility and evasion of attacks by Kanpa Slash cannot be applied to the special sword.
After much deliberation, only the courage-style charging and closing of the sword can produce a similar effect.
"Okay, then I will join Longliyuan as a hunter."
After confirming that there was no problem, Todd led Li Fan to the headquarters hall to go through the procedures for joining Longliyuan.
The hall of the Longliyuan headquarters is much larger in area than the hall of the Ecological Report Center.
The design with only four columns makes the view particularly wide. Unfortunately, there are relatively few displays, only a row of display cabinets placed next to the wall.
"Your contribution quota has been exceeded, and since you are still a three-star hunter, I will try to join directly as an intermediate Ryūliyuan hunter. Please wait in the lobby for a moment."
"Trouble."
After talking, Todd walked up the spiral wooden stairs to the second floor of the headquarters.
Li Fan and Di Lu, who was dragging the giant dried salted fish, looked at the displays placed on the wall together.
The pincer tail of the electric dragon, the rebellious scales of the Thousand Blade Dragon, the pure white dragon scales
Walking along the way and looking at the high-end materials displayed in glass frames, Li Fan felt that they were quite valuable to watch.
Arriving at the center position, what was placed in the booth frame was no longer a monster material, but an oblique sword.
There is half a golden sun wheel cast on the hilt, which seems to symbolize the rising sun, but the gray blade is like a cloud, with several air currents and water stains intertwined.
Li Fan lowered his head and glanced at the nameplate of the booth.
Ferocious knife [to urge flowers to rain].
The testimony of Yun Lingfeng's severe injury to Lan Long.
Longliyuan was forged by the chief hunter.
Li Fan's fingers trembled slightly, and he had the urge to take out the sword, but he quickly suppressed it.
"The matter of intermediate member certification has been discussed. All you need to do is go to the counter and submit the hunter badge."
Todd's voice sounded from behind.
"Excuse me, Captain Todd. I want to ask you something. Who is the chief hunter of the Li Yuan?"
"Huh, this is the true pioneer of Ryūliyuan. Twelve years ago, he rushed to Jieyun Village to investigate the reason for the appearance of the Thunder Wolf Dragon. After killing the Thunder Wolf Dragon, he traced the existence of the Lanlong along the way. For the sake of regional stability,
He participated in the joint repel plan between the trade union and Ryūryūin, and single-handedly severely damaged Lan Long at the critical moment, and Ryūryūin got its name from this battle."
Todd said with respect in his eyes.
Why is this so similar to the plot of p3?
Li Fan touched his chin, feeling more and more strange.
"Then where is the chief hunter now?"
"Disappearing is like fate. It is said that hunters who save themselves from danger will disappear quietly."
Todd said with emotion.
"this"
"I'm just kidding, maybe I've achieved all the achievements I can achieve as a hunter, and I've lost motivation and returned to my hometown to live in seclusion."
Todd smiled and gave another explanation.
After receiving the intermediate member badge of Longli Academy, Li Fan returned to the research room.
On the shooting range outside the window, the deputy head of the institute, Elumasik, with the help of other institutes, set up a heavy crossbow Ice Fang Cannon Type 1.
The target that the muzzle of the gun is facing is the scorching carapace fixed on the other side of the shooting range.
For the five level 3 penetrating bullets fired, after the warhead hit the carapace, the projectile body shattered and all of them flew away.
"Don't ever have a composite carapace on your physical body."
When Todd saw this, he covered his forehead in melancholy.
"With the flying speed of Sky Comet Dragon at high altitude, how to hit it is also a question that needs to be considered."
Li Fan reminded.
Todd's shoulders sank and he sighed and said, "Oh yes, I'm sorry Li Fan, I have to go and do more research. The tutor I made an appointment with will be here soon."
"Well, if I have new discoveries, I will submit them to the research team in time."
Li Fan informed.
"Thank you for your support."
Todd said and left quickly.
While waiting for the instructor to arrive, Li Fan observed the research team conducting various tests on the strength and resistance of the carapace.
Complete the fire, water-cooling, ice, and electric shock attribute bullets one by one.
Armor-piercing grenades, diffusion grenades, and fragmentation grenades appear.
Li Fan does not have detailed data, just visual inspection.
Only the explosions caused by armor-piercing grenades and diffusion bombs caused relatively obvious damage to the frozen meat blocks placed inside the carapace.
Among them, the diffusion bomb cannot be used at high altitudes because it has a cracked missile body.
Judging from the test results, the only ones that can pose a sufficient threat are armor-piercing grenades.
"Excuse me, are you Li Fan?"
Hearing a man's questioning voice, Li Fan turned his head.
The person who spoke was a tall and thin man with a thin body and a slight smile on his face.
"That's right."
"Hello, my name is Yu Shan, and I am a mentor of the Melee Courage style."
"Hello!"
After the two parties shook hands, Yu Shan took Li Fan to the shooting range.
“Why do you have the idea of training a courageous style?”
Yu Shan asked curiously.
"I'm extremely interested in all techniques for using the sword."
Li Fan responded.
"I'm relieved if you are just interested. However, before teaching, I would like to remind you that even if you achieve success in cultivation in the future, it is best not to apply it in actual combat."
Yu Shan said, took an iron sword from the weapon rack and handed it over.
When Li Fan drew his sword, he noticed something was wrong.
The air hole that allows Qi to be practiced in and out of this iron sword is extremely small, and it seems to have been deliberately closed.
The handle of the knife is very heavy and feels strange to hold.
"Bend your knees slightly, raise the sword upright with both hands to your right arm, and keep standing with the sword in preparation."
After Yu Shan put on his posture, Li Fan followed suit.
"The next step may hurt El Cat a little bit."
"I know, meow! Herbs are soaked in water, right?"
Dilu asked.
"That's right."
Yu Shan confirmed.
"Teacher Yu Shan, I have completely mastered the basic application of Tai Sword."
Insufficient strength and unfamiliarity in use will lead to shock lacerations on the palms when using weapons.
Li Fan felt that this teaching was a bit too elementary.
"This has nothing to do with proficiency. As long as hunters use the courage style, they will have to endure this pain for a long time. However, after a long time, it will gradually fade or be ignored."
After hearing Yu Shan's explanation, Li Fan recalled the courage style in the game. When putting away the weapon and accumulating power, physical strength and endurance would indeed be consumed at the same time, and he vaguely seemed to understand.
But there is still no clue as to how this consumption will be reflected.
"Now hold the handle of the knife with both hands with all your strength and hold on for as long as possible."
Yu Shan gave another hint.
Li Fan roughly understood what was far away, so he held it tightly with both hands.
Click! click!
With a strong grip, countless small spikes emerged from the handle of the knife and pierced into Li Fan's palm.
Buzz~buzz~
With a slight buzzing sound, Li Fan felt that the power in his body was being rapidly absorbed by the sword.
Phew~
Bright blue aura emerged from the blade, forming a thin film-like semicircular barrier that faintly appeared in front of him.
"Hold the knife!"
Yu Shan shouted.
Click! When the Tetachi sword was returned to the scabbard on the back, some mechanism seemed to be triggered, and the small spikes also retracted into the handle.
"It's really rare to be able to maintain such a long momentum on the first try."
Yushan said in surprise.
"fine."
The fundamental reason why Li Fan was able to hold on was that he roughly knew how to use the Courage Style, and was mentally prepared to face the sudden pain.
It turns out that the style of courage is realized with special equipment. No wonder there are so many irregularities in the game.
The effect of Courage Style has always been puzzling to Li Fan.
As a result, once I tried it, I realized that this was not just an application at the technical level, but had been improved from the structural level of the weapon.
"Teacher Yushan, can you tell me about the internal structure of Courageous Taito?"
Li Fan asked.
"Yes, according to the standards of the guild's tachi, the tachi must be equipped with a qi training groove and an air hole that is enough to allow the qi to flow in and out smoothly. In this way, the qi accumulated from blows can be used as the swing is made. The structure of the courage-style tachi
The difference is that there is an additional courage slot in the blade. Although attempts have been made to thicken the blade, in order to maintain strength, the Qi training tank can only be partially castrated. This makes the Courage-style tachi not equipped with the Qi training tank even if it is fully charged with Qi training.
The ability to practice Qi resonance, according to the union, cannot increase the level of the air blade. Therefore, the courage-style sword has not been recognized by the union as a regular hunting weapon to this day, but this is nothing, after all, the union does not
Approved for the Courageous Style.”
When it comes to identifying the courage style, Yu Shan seems a little helpless.
"By the way, the physical strength and stamina that are quickly drawn out of you by the courage gauge will only form a protective barrier in front of you, and will not be actually injected into it. Only when the protective wall is hit by a strong blow, something similar will occur."
Yu Shan paused when he said this.
"Similar to seeing through the sword and practicing Qi training, the courage gauge will be refilled and absorbed after the reaction after hitting the activation."
Li Fan said tentatively.
"That's right, I originally wanted to use the piercing slash as an example, but unfortunately I know that there are relatively few hunters who can see the piercing slash, let alone those who understand the principle."
Yu Shan said unexpectedly.
Li Fan now roughly understands the design idea of the Courage-style Tai Sword.
Tai Sword introduces Qi training and uses it as energy. This is the original design intention.
One day, there was a little genius who felt that it was just a kind of energy, but it was a bit meaningless.
So he discovered a human power that was similar in nature and could also be activated by attacks, and called it courage.
Such a tachi has the possibility to absorb and use two kinds of energy.
However, the actual effect is far more than that, because when the courage tank is filled, when Qi training and courage are used together, there will be a resonance and blending.
"Teacher Yu Shan, after the courage gauge is full, can I use the Qi Blade to cut?"
After clarifying his thoughts, Li Fan started asking.
"Well, in theory, yes, but in terms of using the tachi, you have to start with the Ichimonji Slash."
Yu Shan felt that Li Fan seemed to have a lot of information about the use of courage style.
"Can you fill up your courage gauge and give it a try? My body can handle it."
Li Fan asked.
"This is a bit difficult. The activity of the courage protection barrier is much worse than that of Qi training. It must be an attack with enough power. In the past, heavy hammers were used for sparring and hitting the barrier, but they were banned from use after the general election.
Already."
Yushan explained.
The part that was not mentioned was that he was beaten to death by his sparring partner when he was training Courage Tai Sword.
Li Fan also didn't expect that the Courage Style would be so risky during training.
"Okay then, I'll practice the Ichimonji Slash more and try again when I get the chance."
"Actually, you can find some small monsters as sparring partners. This method has killed many people, so just pretend I didn't say anything."
Yu Shan covered his mouth, feeling that talking more would only hurt Li Fan.
Time soon came to evening, and Yu Shan led Li Fan to the canteen of the Longliyuan headquarters. After having a hearty meal, he was sent to the dormitory area.
Although the single room for intermediate members is not large, it is very neatly arranged, and there is also a small nest for Ellu Cat, which is not completely free.
Li Fan sorted it out, took the Longli Academy badge he just received today, and came to the brightly lit research room.
After consulting a researcher, Li Fan learned that with the intermediate member badge of Longli Academy, all the classics in the bookcases here can be borrowed with just a simple registration.
Of course, you must return it on time, otherwise you will be fined if it takes too long.
Li Fan picked it up immediately.
"Monster Diet Essays"
"New World Ecological Report"
"Crazy Dragon Disease and Extremeization"
"Interpreting Ancient Documents"
"Hunting in the Sky"
When he came to the book management office, Li Fan put down a pile of books. Instead of rushing to register, he asked, "Are there any books about skeleton dragons here?"
"Yes, there are, but they are all in the top-secret archives. Only senior members have access rights, and the head of the research team, Todd, has to be notified to accompany them. They can only be inspected on-site and cannot be taken away."
The Women's Research Institute informed.
"What about special individuals?"
"Also in the top secret archives room."
"Okay then, I'll just borrow these for now."
Not long after, Li Fan returned to the room holding a thick stack of books.
The reason why he pays so much attention to the skeleton dragon is because of a very strange characteristic.
In the Dragon Cemetery, the skeleton dragon will wrap its tentacles with bones to arm itself. This is not a novel ability in the monster world.
But as the monster skull is replaced, attacks with different attributes will be released, which is a bit puzzling.
Even if all the bones could be collected and their skeletal structures restored with tentacles, without other organs, this multi-attribute attack would simply not be possible.
Li Fan really wants to explore the principle of this driving method.
Because it is assumed that only one skull can be used to restore the monster's abilities in some way.
If this stimulation method is used on monsters, it is very likely that it will undergo a qualitative change.