The strength of the "Yao Ding Suan Jing" doesn't come from its offensive and defensive abilities, nor does it lie in its auxiliary spells being very mysterious. The real strength of this technique is in its terrifying calculation abilities.
After Wang Qi started operating the "Yao Ding Suan Jing", he looked at the task list and quickly understood the intention behind Su Junyu's choice of tasks. Many of the areas that the tasks required to examine overlapped, so they could be done at the same time. This indeed allows one to earn points the fastest.
Because Wang Qi also practiced "Geometric Book," he quickly constructed the route for the tasks in his mind using the aerial view of the trial grounds and the maps attached to the task list.
Seeing that the other three were still thinking about how to carry out the tasks, he raised his voice, "Hey hey, I think I have made the plan already."
Wu Shiqin looked at him with some confusion, as if she wondered why Wang Qi had already come up with a plan so quickly. Wu Fan had a similar expression. Only Mao Zimiao trusted Wang Qi and praised him, "Xiao Qi so smart, meow!"
Wang Qi didn't hold back, and immediately asked, "Zimiao, I remember you want to join Tianling Ridge, right?"
Mao Zimiao nodded, "Tianling Ridge, Ling Beast Mountain, meow!"
"You should be good at herbology, right? Your plant knowledge should be better than others'. For the task of collecting plant information, there are 24 tasks about herbaceous and vine plants. I might miss some, but you should be able to do it, right?"
The cat-eared girl happily nodded, "Meow!"
Wang Qi showed a troubled expression, "Az Meow, when you say 'meow,' it's hard to tell if it's a yes or a no! 'Meow' is just a tone word for you, right?"
"I've nodded already, meow!"
Wang Qi then turned to Wu Shiqin, "Nothing for you, huh…"
"Say it properly, Wu Shiqin!"
"Keep calling me 'nothing,' and there's still so many things to do…"
"Wu Shiqin!"
"Well, for the plant investigation, there are four large trees. Even you should be able to recognize them, right?"
The irritable law enforcer raised her eyebrow, "'Even me'?"
Wang Qi impatiently replied, "Those herbaceous vines, can you find them? Is it problematic to say 'even you'?"
Wu Shiqin thought for a moment, "Reasonable, convincing."
"Also, the beast groups will be left to you. You won't mistake them, right?"
Wu Shiqin had an expressionless face, thinking for a moment, "I think you're mocking me."
"Finally, for the task of collecting insect samples, with your Tian Ge Xing, should be no problem to zap a few bugs, right?"
"You're underestimating me."
Wang Qi didn't respond to Wu Shiqin's question but turned to the last member of the team, who had a weak presence, "Investigating beast groups isn't just about knowing where they are, tracking their trails is also necessary. I don't think the law enforcer will pay attention to this, so I'll leave it to you, how about it, the one over there…"
"Wu Fan…" The boy smiled bitterly and agreed.
Wang Qi thought for a while, "Lastly, for the rest of the tasks, you'll need to keep an eye out as their supplement… the task of collecting samples will be up to you, how about it?"
"No problem."
Mao Zimiao asked, "What about you, Xiao Qi?"
Wang Qi smiled proudly, "I'll handle all the statistics and calculations! And the data processing!"
Mao Zimiao immediately clapped her hands, "So great! I'm not good at this, meow! Xiao Qi, so glad you're taking over this!"
Wu Shiqin showed doubt, "Why you?"
Wu Fan also seemed to think the same way, "We all came for the points. Even though Wang Ge, you're good at calculation, but this huge amount of calculation…"
Wang Qi proudly smiled again, showing the power of the Yao Ding Suan Jing.
I just like being proud! Let you low IQ guys see the abilities of this academic powerhouse! Dare to question me? Hehe, it's time for some face-slapping!
But, the expected scene of them bowing in admiration didn't happen. Wu Fan still looked at him in confusion, seemingly waiting for an explanation. Wu Shiqin, on the other hand, shivered, "Releasing aura to show off? Want to fight?"
Damn, you're an enforcer, can't you use something more sophisticated like 'duel' instead of just 'fight'! Also, can't you two see my technique? Don't just use your eyes, use your mind-eye or even your celestial-eye to look at me!
Su Junyu's slow voice floated over: "In the Qi Refining Stage, spiritual awareness is still in the development phase. Cultivators' use of spiritual sense is still very crude, so it's strange if they can feel your aura. Also, this technique of yours doesn't make male cultivators' intelligence dull and turn them into lackeys, nor does it make females' desires skyrocket to become sword companions."
The term "sword companion" in Shenzhou slang is equivalent to "friends with benefits" on Earth.
Wang Qi was immediately embarrassed. Su Junyu continued, "Wu Shiqin, Wu Fan, what he means is that he has cultivated the 'Yao Ding Suan Jing' and 'Geometric Book,' so his ability in calculation, abstraction, and induction is above yours."
Wu Shiqin suddenly stood up, "Last night when we fought, he was using Tian Ge Xing just like me!"
Wang Qi once again smiled proudly, "I'm a genius in both."
Thank goodness I regained my dignity here!
The girl suddenly grew angry, "You look down on me!" Without waiting for Wang Qi to answer, she walked out toward the formation's exit, "After we go out, let's fight again."
Wang Qi could only smile proudly but bitterly at the same time, "What is this nonsense!"
After exiting the formation, they turned around and saw a big piece of green stone behind them. Su Junyu explained, "There is an illusion technique covering this place to prevent demon beasts and strange creatures from entering here and attacking cultivators in the Qi Refining stage."
After hearing Su Junyu's explanation, everyone felt relieved and headed toward their planned direction.
At this moment, Wang Qi casually glanced in Su Junyu's direction and immediately felt like fifty-six languages were combined into one sentence: "What the heck!"
The other three heard Wang Qi's exclamation and couldn't help but turn around to look. Then, they froze in place.
Su Junyu's team stopped, and he looked up, asking, "Why aren't you going?"
Wang Qi expressionlessly pointed at Su Junyu. Su Junyu looked down at himself. He was sitting on the meditation cushion, which was floating in mid-air. What was even more annoying was that he was holding a book in his hand.
Su Junyu suddenly realized, "Oh, this? Don't worry, don't worry, I left my mark on you. This cushion will follow the mark and fly along. Also, any demon beast at the Qi Refining Late Stage will alert me. Go ahead, don't worry, my young friends!"
Wu Fan laughed awkwardly, "Ahaha, Su Shixiong's determination for the Dao is really… strong."
Wang Qi walked over, grabbed Wu Fan's head and turned it to face the front, "Forget it! The book he's holding is 'Ge Gong An!'"
"Ge Gong An" is a detective novel, adapted from the true stories of the early low-level security officers of the Xianmeng, and it was very popular in the Xian Dao world.
Wang Qi angrily thought to himself: I was so blind to think this guy was reliable earlier!