‘183,578 total amount of Locpla. Let’s make it 183,000 for easy calculation. I still need 817,000.’

‘Well, 18,000G for this quest. Should be enough for a while.’

‘Let’s sleep now.’

Ye had been sorting his thoughts and decided to sleep.

***

A day had passed, and Ye found out today was not a rest day.

Students need to go to school, and adults need to work.

Ye arrived in the classroom with Asagi Hasegawa.

The number of students in the classroom was fewer than yesterday. This outcome was expected. Regardless of the circumstances, Ye changed the classroom setup to the training ground.

Ye said, “Today’s lesson will be practical. Before we start the lesson, let me ask you a question.”

“What is the basic principle of yuan li when it comes to battle?”

“Or, should I say, what is the basic victory factor in battle?”

The student with an eye shut replied, “The size of a yuan li particle.”

Ye said, “Correct. What’s your name?”

“Sir, my name is Kotaro.”, replied Kotaro.

Ye said, “Thank you, Kotaro. The bigger yuan li particle always wins the smaller particle.”

“This is one of the reasons there is a tier list and ranking for Traits.”

Kotaro asked, “Is there no way for a smaller particle to win?”

Ye said, “Correct fundamentally. In battle, many factors may change the situation.”

“Such as weapons.”

“Ok, let’s start today’s lesson. I’m going to teach you another basic principle of yuan li. That many individuals are still researching.”

“The formula of yuan li.”

The students and Asagi Hasegawa were showing unconvincing expressions.

Ye continued his lesson, “The formula of yuan li is not an actual equation. It's more like the similarity of all those legends. The similarity is that they are always able to exert more power than they should have. Such as, 1 + 1 should be 2, but the result they get is more than 2.”

“To know how they get 1 + 1 more than 2. We need to know the size of the yuan li particle, the capacity of yuan li, and the density of yuan li.”

“There is a misunderstanding of yuan li in most individuals. They think 1 yuan li equals 1 yuan li participle. However, not the case.”

“Example, in DIBA. Your skill requires 10 yuan li to activate it. The friend of yours who also has the same skill indicates 5 yuan li is needed.”

“The size of the yuan li particle is the reason here. The bigger yuan li particle can provide more energy than a smaller yuan li particle can. At the same time, the bigger yuan li also taxes an individual's body more. This makes the consumption and fatigue difference.”

“Same case for the capacity of yuan li. In the status window, it is showing 100. However, the smaller yuan li can store more than 100. The density of the yuan li is the multiple of the capacity. If your density is 3, then the total yuan li you can store is up to 300.”

Kotaro raised his hand and said, “Sir, I have a question.”

Ye replied, “You may ask.”

Kotaro asked, “Until I still don’t see any way for a smaller yuan li to win against a bigger yuan li.”

Ye answered, “Theoretically, a smaller yuan li can’t win against a bigger yuan li. Practically, a smaller yuan li can win against a bigger yuan li in some circumstances.”

Kotaro continued to ask, “How does it work?”

Ye answered, “Here is where the scientists are still researching. They call it the structure of yuan li.”

The students and Asagi Hasegawa were paying attention to what Ye would say next. As if revealing the grand prize for the lottery. 

Ye continued, “We always thought that the yuan li participle is a single. But the structure of yuan li opposes this statement. By stating that 3 types of atoms construct the yuan li of living matter organisms. Which are Negative, Neutral, and Positive.”

“The structure of yuan li can be complex or simple. But the particle will go to the group that contains the most. Such as, if your structure contains 4 atoms: 2 Positive, 1 Neutral, and 1 Negative. Then, your yuan li particle is Positive.”

“Positive, Neutral, and Negative particles work differently in the same skill. To make it easy. A Positive particle can prolong the duration of a buff. A Neutral particle can enhance the effect of Positive and Negative particles. Negative particle can prolong the debuff.”

“Based on this statement, we can know why the buff or debuff duration is different compared to others. But it’s also affected another thing, which is the way you use your yuan li.”

“All the races have their own way of training for the usage of yuan li. However, there are only 3 ways available for every race. Which are Armed, Investigate, and Deterrent.”

The student who glared at Ye yesterday retorted, “We have learned and passed the test. Even we are rejected. We are not that dumb.”

Ye was stunned and continued, “Well, then, do you know there are different and refined ways of using these 3 ways?”

All the students shook their heads.

Ye noticed and continued, “In Armed, the common ways are Hardened and Unleashed.”

“As you all know, hardened is coated on the yuan li on something. And unleashed is to release the yuan li from your body to the target.”

“But these 2 ways can be refined.” 

“Hardened, the basic way is to imbue onto an object or coat your body with it. The refined way is emission, which is letting your yuan li slip out of your body. Which also means you can control your yuan li outside your body. The difference is that you must come into contact with the object.”

The students showed a state of bewilderment.

Ye said, “Let me demonstrate to you. The first refined way for Armed, emission.”

Ye placed his hand on a dummy near him and hardened his arm. At first, the arm was in black, then the black moved to his palm. When the palm returned to the default state. The dummy was pushed back and shown defense break status with 5,000 damage.

Ye explained, “My yuan li structure consists of an atom, and the size of the yuan li is 0.1. More suitable for the unleashed method. It still can deal this damage, and a defense break debuff.”

“The defense break status will appear when you can bypass the outer defense.”

“Unleashed, basic is to let’s use yuan li outside of your body without contacting the object. The second refined way is shapeshifting, forming a shape with your yuan li. To have easier movement control.”

Ye continued to demonstrate the next way. Ye raised his left hand, and black mist came out from his palm. The black mist formed a sphere on his finger. Ye flicked the sphere off his finger onto a dummy nearby. The dummy pushed back and showed 500,000 damage.

A student raised her hand and asked, “What about the person who uses magic?”

Ye said, “Ah, silly me.”

“As you all know, you need to apply a formula, channel, or chant to use magic. These 2 refined ways are not for a magic user.”

“Applying to your body is something common. You all should have known how to do it. The other way is to apply to your medium. It is the same as applying to your body.”

“For the magic formula, you can use hardened. This will strengthen it so it doesn't get destroyed easily. To shorten the duration, apply it during absorption. Otherwise, the formula will get strengthened.”

“For channeling and chanting, the case is a bit different. Since the medium is voice or words, it is a conversation. Thus, unable to strengthen or shorten it. However, you can try the unleashed method on your magic when unleashed.”

“If there are no more questions, now is a practical time. Test and feel it yourself.”

Ye went to a corner and observed the student with Asagi Hasegawa.