The sword's edge clashed with Charlie's power, producing a piercing tearing sound.

However, Qin Ze's strength was clearly superior. His sword light sliced ​​through Charlie's defenses like a sharp blade and instantly pierced his neck.

Charlie's head was severed instantly by the sword's edge, blood gushing out, and his body collapsed to the ground.

The air was thick with the scent of death. Charlie’s eyes were still filled with resentment and anger, but his life had already been taken away in that instant.

Meanwhile, Gao Lingyun and his men were also engaged in a fierce battle with Charlie's men.

Gao Lingyun's figure was agile and fast. His body contained great power, and each strike carried destructive force, knocking the enemy to the ground.

Lei Zhenyu, Lin Yating, and others also demonstrated amazing combat power. They cooperated tacitly, surrounding the enemy in the center and giving them no chance to escape.

The confident expressions of those grandmaster-level experts gradually turned into fear; they were simply unable to withstand the attacks of Gao Lingyun and the others.

Before long, the fierce battle ended, and all the enemies on the field were defeated, their corpses scattered on the ground.

Gao Lingyun and the others were breathing slightly rapidly, but their eyes were filled with the light of victory.

They achieved a great success in this mission, successfully thwarting the American plot and protecting the country's interests.

Qin Ze, Gao Lingyun, and the others caught their breath and then approached the instruments left behind by Charlie and his gang.

Gao Lingyun's gaze swept over the markings on the instrument, and he suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "They're actually collecting the Earth's core fluid here!"

Upon hearing this term, Qin Ze frowned. He looked at Gao Lingyun and asked, "What is Earth Core Liquid?"

Gao Lingyun immediately explained, "Earth Core Essence Liquid is an extremely rare natural treasure. It contains the essence of Earth's energy and is a valuable resource for cultivators. Earth Core Essence Liquid can accelerate a cultivator's cultivation speed, improve their cultivation level, and even greatly help in breaking through realms."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ze's eyes lit up. He recalled the Earth Spirit Liquid from the original story, and the two seemed to have similar effects.

He couldn't help but feel excited, thinking that if he could obtain some of the Earth's core essence, it would be a huge help to his cultivation.

He clearly understood the preciousness of the Earth Spirit Liquid. Later in the novel, Chu Tian ransacked an entire star system's inhabited planets in order to obtain it.

Seeing Qin Ze's expression, Gao Lingyun couldn't help but smile; he understood Qin Ze's thoughts.

He continued, "However, obtaining the Earth Core Liquid is extremely difficult, usually requiring deep underground exploration of veins to find it. Moreover, the production of the Earth Core Liquid is extremely limited."

Qin Ze nodded, understanding the preciousness of the Earth's Core Liquid. He continued, "So what are they going to do with all this Earth's Core Liquid now that they're collecting it?"

Gao Lingyun frowned and said, "I suspect they might want to take this Earth Core Essence back to America for their own cultivation, or even to train more bio-engineered humans. There are too many forces in this world that crave power and will stop at nothing to gain it."

Qin Ze took a deep breath; his desire for the Earth Core Essence grew even stronger.

He knew that if he could bring some of the Earth's core essence back with him, it would be a great help to his cultivation.

Looking at the instruments, he silently made up his mind that no matter the cost, he would try his best to obtain some of the Earth's core fluid.

Qin Ze and the others took Charlie's equipment and the three milliliters of Earth Core Essence they had extracted back with them, carefully storing these precious resources.

When they returned to the base, Li Jun and the others had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Qin Ze and the others return, Li Jun excitedly went to greet them.

Li Jun strode up to Qin Ze and said excitedly, "You're back! Was the mission a success?"

Qin Ze smiled and nodded. They had successfully defeated Charlie and his gang, thwarted their plans, and even brought back some Earth Core Liquid. This was definitely a great success for them.

Seeing that Qin Ze, Gao Lingyun, and the others had brought back the Earth Core Essence, Li Jun excitedly said, "Young Master Qin, this is wonderful! On behalf of the Chinese people, thank you!" His eyes were filled with gratitude and joy, as the Earth Core Essence had enormous significance for the development of the entire country.

Qin Ze didn't say much; he just smiled faintly, feeling satisfied and happy.

Li Jun then led Qin Ze, Gao Lingyun, and the others to the conference room, an important venue used for discussing various important matters. Li Jun realized that Qin Ze's demand for the Earth Core Essence might have a reason, and he also wanted to know more.

Inside the meeting room, Li Jun gestured for everyone to sit down, then looked intently at Qin Ze and said, "Young Master Qin, the Earth Core Essence is indeed a very valuable resource for us. We will conduct detailed research and analysis on the Earth Core Essence you brought back so that we can make better use of it."

Qin Ze nodded. He understood the importance of the Earth Core Essence, but he had his own plans.

He looked at Li Jun and said slowly, "Mr. Li, I have a request. I hope to obtain one milliliter of Earth Core Essence."

Upon hearing Qin Ze's request, Li Jun hesitated slightly, as even a milliliter of Earth Core Essence could be a significant loss for the research. However, after some consideration, he nodded in agreement: "Alright, Young Master Qin, I agree to your request. But I hope you will make full use of this milliliter of Earth Core Essence and not waste a single drop!"

Qin Ze smiled slightly. He did not reveal his specific plan, but he knew that this milliliter of Earth Core Essence would be a valuable asset to him and would be of great help to his cultivation path.

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