Lu Li wanted many things.

But he wasn't sure if he could successfully transfer items.

He also didn't know how much could be transferred, so he only asked for two things in the end.

Yet, he demonstrated the ultimate clarity of a science and engineering mind.

A battery-powered personal mining drill.

And a Desert Eagle, powerful yet easy to carry.

The former would help him escape his predicament, and the latter would protect him.

Although this was the world of cultivation, based on Lu Li's experience from crossing over.

Ordinary Qi Refining cultivators, as long as they didn't have magical artifacts or spells to defend themselves, or weren't prepared with their body techniques.

Then... a single .50 caliber bullet would be enough to take them down, if one wasn't enough, then two.

If two weren't enough... then two magazines!

Upon hearing what Lu Li needed, there was a brief silence on the other side of the jade pendant.

About half an hour later, a voice emerged again.

"Comrade Lu Li, we are ready."

"The supplies you requested are placed right in front of the jade pendant."

"The Desert Eagle comes with three extra magazines, totaling twenty-eight bullets."

Li Yuanchao's voice transmitted through the jade pendant to Lu Li's ear.

It invigorated Lu Li, who quickly responded.

"Alright... I will try to increase the spiritual power output next."

"If I can successfully transfer the items... thank you to the nation and the director!"

"No need for that, you are one of the people of Great Xia, even if you are stranded in another world, you have the right to be protected."

"And you don't need to call me director, you can call me Director Li or comrade."

Hearing that familiar term of address, Lu Li felt a warmth in his heart.

He actually called me comrade.

Just for this phrase, Lu Li decided, for Great Xia!

He would live well in the world of cultivation, and never bring shame to the people of his homeland!

"Whew..."

Taking a deep breath, Lu Li held the jade pendant in his left hand.

His right hand picked up the azure-gold ore, about the size of a fist.

Instinctively, he began to operate the basic technique issued by the Qingchi Demon Sect, the 'Five Elements Art.'

Buzz~!

The moment the technique was activated, his originally dried-up dantian twitched.

Like a parched well.

It struggled to squeeze out strands of spiritual power to envelop the Azure Gold Spirit Ore.

The next second.

The incredibly hard Azure Gold Spirit Ore began to shimmer.

Richer spiritual power surged from within.

Under Lu Li's deliberate control, it rushed towards the jade pendant in his left palm~!

Buzz~!

Swish!

As the spiritual power poured into the jade pendant.

The jade pendant, which was originally emitting a faint glow, suddenly brightened.

A dazzling light burst forth, revealing a palm-sized light portal.

"It... it really works!"

This miraculous scene left Lu Li astonished.

Afraid that the dazzling light would be seen by others.

He quickly crouched down, freeing a hand to reach into the light portal.

Buzz~!

After a peculiar tremor, as if passing through a warm water curtain.

A cool sensation came from Lu Li's fingertips, as if he was holding something.

With a slight effort, a bright silver Desert Eagle appeared in his hand.

His eyes locked onto this suddenly appeared weapon of civilization, Lu Li's heart pounded.

He hadn't expected that he actually managed to bring it here!

Without thinking much, he tucked the Desert Eagle into his waistband.

His right hand gripped the ore tightly.

Once again, he infused it with spiritual power.

Buzz~!

With a soft hum, the half-arm-length impact drill was also swiftly brought out.

"It worked! It really worked!"

"This jade pendant can indeed transfer items!"

In the command hall, watching the Desert Eagle disappear into the light.

The researchers cheered in excitement, all in awe.

Even Li Yuanchao was shaken by the scene before him.

Witnessing this miraculous scene with his own eyes, even though he was mentally prepared, he still felt astonished.

"It's true! Everything Comrade Lu Li said is true!"

"There really is a world of cultivation!"

Li Yuanchao's voice trembled, and he quickly called out to the jade pendant.

"Comrade Lu Li, can you hear my voice?"

"Have you received the items?"

"I got them!"

Lu Li's voice was also filled with excitement, though it was much quieter than before.

It even had a broken, intermittent quality, as if the signal was poor.

"Director... Director Li, my spiritual power is running low, the communication seems to be cutting off..."

"I... will follow up..."

Lu Li's voice grew fainter.

Li Yuanchao knew this was not the time to hesitate, and quickly advised.

Explore the extended edition on pawread.com.

"Comrade Lu Li, don't panic! After the communication cuts off, you must ensure your safety."

"Do your best to accumulate strength, gather information, the organization and the nation will always be waiting for you!"

"When the next opportunity arises, please take the initiative to contact us!"

"Buzz~!"

Bang!

As the words fell, the light of the jade pendant suddenly dissipated, lying quietly on the table.

It looked just like an ordinary piece of jade.

No longer showing any sign of its mystical nature.

As if everything that just happened was merely an illusion.

But the room full of researchers and cameras had already recorded it all.

Everyone knew... a new era was about to begin!

"No, such a major event concerns the fate of Great Xia, I must report it as soon as possible."

"If we can truly rely on Lu Li to usher in the era of cultivation for Great Xia, then in the future of Blue Star..."

"Great Xia will hold an unparalleled important position!"

Thinking of this, Li Yuanchao wasted no time, quickly instructing the young officer beside him.

"Prepare the car, we're going to Jingnan Sea."

"Yes!"

"......"

Inside the mine shaft of the Qingchi Demon Sect's Outer Sect.

Lu Li carefully tucked the now dim jade pendant back into his chest.

His eyes gleamed as he looked at the two items in his hands.

"Desert Eagle, .50 caliber, one shot can kill a bear."

"De Xi handheld mining drill, the best mining drill on the market... I refuse to believe it can't penetrate this first-grade spirit ore!"

According to the rules of the Qingchi Demon Sect, every time the mine laborers went down the shaft, they had to extract four pieces of spirit ore.

Failing to meet the quota would cost them their lives.

Lu Li had thought his life was about to end.

But now... the times had changed!

No matter how hard a first-grade spirit ore was, it wasn't impervious to metal.

Even an ordinary pickaxe could chip away a piece after a day of hard work.

Let alone this latest model mining drill from Blue Star in 2099.

"Buzz~!"

Lu Li hesitated no longer, activating the mining drill.

The low-noise De Xi mining drill gently touched the mine wall, creating small pits.

With a bit more force, a fist-sized piece of azure gold ore fell off.

"What a great tool!"

"At this rate, by tomorrow evening not only can I meet the quota..."

"But accumulating a batch of spirit ore isn't out of the question."

"Once I get through this hurdle... I can contact 'home' again!"

Thinking of this, Lu Li's eyes shone brighter, his determination grew stronger.

He gripped the mining drill and continued to work diligently, as time ticked away.

He didn't know how long had passed, but just as the battery of the De Xi mining drill lit up red.

A chilling voice accompanied by the pressure of the Late Qi Refining Stage suddenly echoed throughout the mine shaft.

"Everyone... hand over the ore!"

---

Proofreader: Peter Pan