Chapter 444: Chapter 165: Scorching Eagle’s Heartfire, Happiness Hub Activated!_5

"Single instances of the extraordinary can be searched, but not categories..."

Cheng Ye pondered, "Could this information query function be designed as an emergency tool for inspectors when they encounter dangers? To know who they’ve encountered and how to avoid it, rather than accessing such high-level information beforehand."

If so, it could explain why apprentice-level access allows browsing of Guardian Extraordinary credentials.

To verify this idea, he simply entered "Horned Starfish" into the search box.

As expected, the page quickly redirected and detailed information popped up:

[Code Name: Horned Starfish (Extraordinary Creature)]

[Category: Marine type, Biological]

[Strength: C+]

[Current Status: Extinct]

[Derivative Infection Source: No access rights]

The illustration was a hand-drawn picture of a horned starfish.

Cheng Ye glanced at it, then took out a pendant to compare, and they basically matched, especially the feature of small metallic caps at the tip of each tentacle, which were identical.

"It seems this information query is reliable; all known information matches. In the future, when encountering unknown extraordinary beings, I won’t need to guess blindly. A photograph might provide accurate information."

Despite knowing that the more you learn, the more pain, fear, and apprehension you feel.

Living "ignorantly" like Wang Kang and Master Tian might make one happier.

However, this clarity also has its benefits. Confirming that the scavenger he encountered was indeed the Wanderer made him feel relieved.

Those recurring nightmares seemed to suddenly have an answer, erasing vague fears entirely.

Even if he dreams of meeting the Wanderer again, he would only dream about swatting this "old thing" to death.

Instead of imagining the opponent turning into a terrifying monster that pounces, leaving him powerless and crushed.

Next, Cheng Ye continued to search for the known extraordinary creatures: Scorching Eagle and Whirlpool Turtle.

Unfortunately, apprentice-level access only reveals names, strengths, and a simple illustration.

The Scorching Eagle is rated C+, at the same level as the Horned Starfish.

The Whirlpool Turtle is B-, one level higher than the other two.

However, he noticed that the hand-drawn illustration of the Scorching Eagle wasn’t the same as the eagle he saw during the fusion.

Indeed, the eagle fused with the original extraordinary had likely died in the S4 outbreak.

Currently, Liu Kun’s symbiotic companion, along with Flame, inherited a portion of the original Scorching Eagle’s power.

If they continue to be strengthened, their future potential would certainly surpass C+.

The Whirlpool Turtle resembles a sea turtle, with the difference being the whirlpool patterns on its back.

Since it was a hand-drawn illustration, the size was unknown.

Apart from searching extraordinary data, Cheng Ye contemplated and attempted to input mechanical basics.

The interface lagged for four or five seconds, then suddenly produced a prompt:

[Detection indicates ’Basic Sciences’ assessment not yet completed, advanced courses temporarily unavailable]

[Please complete the apprenticeship assessment before further inquiry!]

"Oh, is it actually there?"

Seeing the prompt pop up, Cheng Ye’s eyes lit up, his surprise replacing the previous complexity.

If Happiness Communication had comprehensive mechanical knowledge, learning more complex and advanced information skills in the future wouldn’t require scouring books to catch up—it could be done directly online.

Even better, he could pair it with those glasses, allowing learning in any setting.

"Hmm... the apprentice assessment isn’t difficult. Learning this prior knowledge won’t take too long."

"Certifying 5000 captures is simple; I can start accumulating them today."

Cheng Ye composed his thoughts.

Compared to Happiness City’s apprentice advancement, he was confident in completing the Firewood task within two or three months.

Before winter’s arrival, he could enter the first phase to gain more access.

However, the most urgent matter now was to thoroughly digest the two information skills he had found and, before he had to go out, to master all of Sang Hezheng’s level two skills.

Additionally.

Organizing a caravan, assembling vehicles, training community militia, supervising the pedestrian street’s construction, planning the development of Dapo Town...

Cheng Ye made a list on paper, the dense tasks filling the page.

It was supposedly his off-duty, break time, but his apprenticeship only made him busier.

Yet looking at each task, a smile crept at the corners of Cheng Ye’s mouth—he didn’t feel tired at all, instead the sense of purpose and energy grew within him!

As the saying goes, one must strive in obscurity to one day amaze the world.

Such a steady growth path was just what he desired.

In a flash.

Five days passed.

Inside Warehouse No. 12 at the Mechanical Bureau.

Cheng Ye squatted on the ground, wrench in hand moving as if it had eyes, precisely fitting onto bolt after bolt.

Like a master mechanic with over a decade of experience, his actions were smooth and unhesitant.

In just a moment, the battered car that had just been driven in was dismantled into a bunch of refurbishable parts, with even the wiring neatly sorted.

Apprentices standing around were wide-eyed with amazement, while the two Sang Family brothers behind them were gaping and speechless.

Fortunately, before the strange atmosphere could spread, the Defense Communication device hanging from Cheng Ye’s waist suddenly buzzed.

He put down the wrench, smiled at the surrounding apprentices, removed his oil-smeared gloves, and pressed the answer button.

Old Sun’s voice came through, filled with irrepressible excitement.

"Inspector Cheng, the chassis, components, wiring, and tires you ordered have all been delivered to the Buffer Zone!"

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