Hearing the question, Ma Long couldn't help but furrow his brows.
"You're right to ask. Perhaps Dr. Xim truly hates us to the bone. The mission to hunt us down hasn't stopped. Even Shao Gang at the border is still conducting strict checks! So, we must remain cautious. Who knows when they'll react and guess that we're hiding in this city!"
Ma Long's words were met with agreement from everyone.
Dan Nan listened and nodded, his brow furrowed. He then said,
"In that case, let's continue to lie low for a while. The psionic base has only just begun construction. Even if we act now, it won't make much of a difference to them. So, it's best to wait until the base is nearing completion before we find a way to deliver a fatal blow!"
Liu Xiaoxiao chimed in.
"Exactly! So, during this period, we should focus on strengthening our cultivation. We must improve our strength before our next operation. Secondly, Ma Long, you can slightly reduce the frequency of your reconnaissance missions. Just get a general grasp of the enemy's situation is enough; there's no need for such detailed investigations!"
Ma Long nodded quickly after hearing this.
"I understand. This way, we can also minimize the risk of exposure! Don't worry, Political Commissar Liu, I know what I'm doing!"
After such a long period of understanding, everyone had gained a new appreciation for Ma Long, who usually appeared to be a rough and careless fellow.
Although his mind wasn't as quick as others at times, he was very reliable when it came to getting things done!
Thus, the group spent another three months in quiet anticipation.
During these three months, Han Lang and the others consumed the previous batch of Baoling Pills and then replenished their supply.
Of course, everyone's cultivation had also advanced significantly.
Tang Geng, Tang Qin, Zhao Wu, and Ma Long, after three months of intense cultivation, had reached the peak of the Golden Core mid-stage.
They were now only one step away from the Golden Core late-stage.
Han Lang was slightly behind, as his strength was already in the Golden Core late-stage.
The amount of spiritual energy required to break through from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul stage was enormous. Therefore, he planned to accumulate as much as possible, ensuring he had greater confidence before considering the breakthrough.
Han Lang had not provided enough Baoling Pills for Dan Nan and Liu Xiaoxiao to cultivate.
They also did not make any further requests, nor did they pester Han Lang about the source of the pills.
For them, being able to receive the Tianyan Method taught by Han Lang and cultivate their martial skills to the extreme was already very satisfying.
Therefore, in the following two months, the two of them became even more leisurely than Han Lang and the others.
Gradually, the reconnaissance mission, originally handled by Ma Long, was fully handed over to them personally.
Although Han Lang and the others felt very embarrassed about this.
After all, in terms of official rank, the two of them were far superior to Han Lang and the others.
However, their objections were ultimately overruled by Dan Nan with a single phrase: "Special circumstances."
Helpless, everyone had to accept this arrangement.
Meanwhile.
As the psionic base became more complete, Dr. Xim made new arrangements.
On this day, he summoned two X-class psionics, Smith and Allen, along with the SSS-class psionic Gou Tuizhi, to assign the upcoming mission.
"The base is about to be completed! But there's still no news from that team of cultivators from Xia Guo. At this time, you all need to be on your guard!"
Allen listened to this and showed a slight disdain.
However, he dared not show it and merely said with a smile.
"It's been three months since then, Doctor. Do you think they can still be lurking in Bai Xiang Guo?"
Before the Doctor could answer, Smith first shot him a glare.
"Don't you know the old saying in Xia Guo, 'Caution ensures a thousand years of sailing'?"
Dr. Xim also added.
"Exactly! Since it hasn't been confirmed that they have completely left, we must remain vigilant. I don't want any more mishaps with the establishment of a new battlefield within Bai Xiang Guo! Allen, you need to learn more from Smith! At this time, you cannot afford to be careless!"
Scolded by Dr. Xim, Allen could only shut his mouth and nod repeatedly.
Seeing Allen accept the lesson, the Doctor nodded with satisfaction. Then, his gaze fell on Gou Tuizhi, who was standing further away, and he said,
"Gou Tuizhi, I have a mission for you!"
Gou Tuizhi quickly replied.
"Please tell me, Doctor!"
Dr. Xim did not stand on ceremony and said directly.
"To ensure everything goes smoothly, this time, in addition to establishing the base where we are currently located, I have also secretly built a second one in the suburbs of Jiadel City to the southwest. The progress there is similar to here. Therefore, during this critical period, I hope you can help me keep an eye on that place. To prevent those Xia Guo people from discovering any clues!"
Gou Tuizhi listened to this and looked puzzled.
"No, Doctor. Isn't Jiadel City nearly twenty kilometers away from us? Isn't that too far from the border? If we complete the battlefield establishment, wouldn't it be inconvenient to carry out psionic modifications there?"
Dr. Xim smiled.
"You don't need to worry about that. If we can successfully establish the battlefield, we can move that base over then. But the problem now is whether we can successfully establish the battlefield. If that group of Xia Guo cultivators is still lurking, and if our base is destroyed again, do you expect me to wait another three to five months?"
Hearing this, Gou Tuizhi immediately shut his mouth.
The establishment of the Bai Xiang Guo border battlefield was a groundbreaking achievement for psionics.
It was precisely because Dr. Xim knew that the special forces of Xia Guo did not have surplus troops deployed along the border that he was so wholeheartedly cooperating with Bai Xiang Guo.
Therefore, for Dr. Xim, although this action was a bit of a hassle, it was ultimately safer.
So, after hearing his explanation, Gou Tuizhi naturally understood Dr. Xim's intentions.
"Understood, Doctor! I'll take care of things over there!"
"Good!"
Dr. Xim nodded, then unhurriedly took out an old booklet from his pocket and handed it to Gou Tuizhi.
Gou Tuizhi took it and saw that the cover was inscribed with the three large characters "Cangyun Jue" in ancient Xia Guo seal script.
Gou Tuizhi was confused and asked.
"Doctor, what is this?"
Dr. Xim smiled slightly.
"To be honest, the gentleman we are cooperating with in Xia Guo recently underwent psionic modification. And the modification results were very successful. He has completely broken through the X-class and reached the new XS-class. According to his estimation, the fundamental reason for such a breakthrough in psionic modification might be because he himself is a cultivator. Therefore, when he learned that you are from Xia Guo and have a cultivation physique, he specifically asked someone to bring this cultivation technique for you to try practicing!"
"If you can also successfully break through after cultivating, it will confirm that person's conjecture. At that time, he can find a way for us to provide a batch of cultivators from Xia Guo for us to modify."
"Think about it, if we can mass-produce XS-class psionics, or increase the success rate of X-class psionics through those cultivators, wouldn't that be extremely helpful for us to completely conquer Xia Guo?"
"So, practice with peace of mind! At the very least, perhaps after starting cultivation, your strength can also improve!"
After hearing this explanation, Gou Tuizhi's face lit up with joy.