Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 788: Section 783 - Sparrow Sparrow Crossover

"What's going on?"

The doctor assigned to work with Xiao Jiu was anxious,—it had only just begun!

There was still a huge number of injured patients left, and even though the most severe cases had been sent for emergency treatment, they could not afford to overlook the rest.

"Magic power depleted, spiritual power should be almost gone too."

Chen Fei comforted Xiao Jiu, while the braver Pure Light Sparrow tried to land on him. As soon as its claws touched his clothes, it flew away in a panic, probably needing some time to get used to closeness.

They were not like the wild species on Cangqiong Star, which were bold enough to let him handle them freely, almost as if they were domesticated, totally unreserved.

Assistant Lu Shang asked, "Is there... a magic potion to replenish magic power?"

"There is, but I cannot access it!"

Chen Fei waved his hand, indicating that the "Spatial Branding" was suppressed by the Supernatural Ability Suppressant.

To others, it appeared that the Space System Alchemy Storage Device was restricted.

Although the specific reasons were slightly different, the resulting situation was the same.

"This is really..."

Assistant Lu scratched the back of his head—items personally overseen by Director Qian were not accessible, and it was not the time to lift the restrictions, considering things had just been secured under his supervision.

The same rationale applied to the Supernatural Ability Suppressant—constantly changing edicts was a significant governance taboo.

"Do you need to replenish your magic power?"

The doctor realized as well but soon became troubled.

Although the hospital also had spellcasters, magic potions for replenishing magic power were notoriously expensive. Even if available, they were critically required resources and not to be casually given away.

"Both magic potions and Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Cores will do, ideally the Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Cores, as they are easier to replenish."

Chen Fei indeed had something to replenish Xiao Jiu's magic power—superior even to magic potions—the Third Rank Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core. It had yet to be fully absorbed, undoubtedly a precious commodity starting from millions of Star Yuan in value.

Regretfully, it was currently stored in the corresponding storage space of "Spatial Branding" and temporarily inaccessible.

Assistant Lu Shang from the Rapid Response Center spoke up, "I'll think of something."

As a civil servant, he had certain special channels that ordinary people did not.

Approximately half an hour later, a soldier hurried to the emergency area and immediately sought out Lu Shang and Chen Fei.

"Light-element Third Rank Magical Beast Crystal Core, please check!"

"Take it! This is material borrowed from the military via the formal procedures of the Rapid Response Center; you needn't return it."

Lu Shang nodded at Chen Fei, indicating he had found a way.

The doctor who had initially collaborated with Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu spoke up, "If anything, the hospital should be the one to return it."

After all, it was for public use, not personal. With an appropriate procedural justification, the approval wasn't difficult to obtain.

If it were difficult, neither would Lu Shang have managed to secure a Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core for Chen Fei in such a short time, nor would the hospital's doctors have made such an assurance.

"Then… thank you!"

Chen Fei took the sealed box from the soldier, entered the password, and took out the encased Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core, holding it in his hands.

"Xiao Jiu! This crystal core is yours."

Though slightly different in rank, a Third Rank Light-element being slightly inferior to an Earth Order Third Rank, it was enough to address the urgent issue at hand.

Little Bird hopped over, curiously pecking at the pale white crystal core, and instantly, a large number of light points burst forth, flooding into its body and even scattering to other Pure Light Sparrows.

The methods of Magical Beasts were entirely different from those of the Human Race; stimulated in some way, the Third Rank Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core began constantly emitting pale white light points, floating toward Xiao Jiu and other Pure Light Sparrows as if alive.

All the little birds present benefited from it.

"Jiu!"

Xiao Jiu hopped around the crystal core, pecking at it occasionally, which caused a massive eruption of light points that formed into a white Light Flame, flickering and burning erratically.

All the Pure Light Sparrows swooped down en masse, filling Chen Fei's arms, shoulders, and even crowded atop his head—except for Xiao Jiu.

These sparrows, previously cautious, were now utterly indifferent, appearing as if they were entirely different birds.

"Ha, this is really interesting!"

Assistant Lu Shang gently laughed upon witnessing this scene.

The nearby patients and their families simultaneously sighed in relief, some whispering, "We're saved!"

The sounds of joy were continuous.

Although medication and surgery are methods of treatment, they cannot compare to the immediate effects of spells, which might just make the difference in saving a life, sparing much suffering.

"It should be good soon."

Chen Fei, very familiar with the little bird, noted from its increasingly lively behavior that not only was its magic power rapidly recovering, but its spiritual power was as well.

As Xiao Jiu hopped around, it groomed its feathers, actions incomprehensible from a human perspective but completely purposeful from an animal's standpoint; much like a dog licking its chops or tilting its head, or a cat kneading its paws, each behavior often had a specific intent.

Chen Fei placed the Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core and the group of little birds on the pre-examination desk and nodded to the doctor on duty.

"It should be about ready!"

Supported by a Light Beast Crystal Core they had just received, the preliminary diagnosis conducted with the help of the Pure Light Sparrows was able to proceed smoothly.

From time to time, the Pure Light Sparrows would chirp loudly, each time their bodies surrounded by numerous, visible sparkling light points, representing dense and pure Light Element Energy.

"'Light of Redemption' ready!"

The doctor's instructions became increasingly cautious, always deploying the Pure Light Sparrows' Healing Spells where they were needed most.

"Chirp!" × 23!

On one of the Pure Light Sparrows, its shiny black feathers suddenly lit up, as if glowing from the inside out in an instant.

Immediately afterward, another Pure Light Sparrow shone brightly, then the next one, like a ball of light, rapidly circulating among the Pure Light Sparrows. Finally, it shone on Xiao Jiu, a fist-sized ball of light flying towards the injured person designated by the doctor.

Although it was also a Light Orb, the Light Orb from the Human Order Second Rank "Light of Redemption" was ten times the size of the Human Order First Rank "Light Healing Technique" and had an even better effect.

"Eh?"

The doctor, startled by the scene, exclaimed aloud.

The release process of this "Light of Redemption" Spell seemed somewhat different from before.

He didn't have time to think further, as he shifted his attention to the next injured person.

"'Light Healing Technique' ready!"

"'Light Healing Technique' ready!"

"'Light Healing Technique' ready!"

"'Light of Redemption' ready!"

"'Whispers of Life' ready!"

…

Including Xiao Jiu, the 23 Pure Light Sparrows appeared to have established some sort of connection. Regardless of the type of Light-based Spell, like dominoes, each Pure Light Sparrow would glow slightly, with Xiao Jiu finally releasing it, prompting amazement in those who watched.

"Is this Elemental Resonance?"

Although not an Ability User himself, Assistant Lu Shang had seen enough to hazard a guess, given the relatively high proportion of Ability Users in the Rapid Response Center—his exposure to them providing him with a discerning eye.

"Probably!"

Chen Fei, observing the "Light Linkage" among the Pure Light Sparrows, speculated in agreement.

He was merely a supernatural power user with no Casting Ability and no Battle Qi talent, and he had not deeply studied the Magic Element, completely unable to perceive fluctuations in Elemental Energy.

"This linkage method, Emmmmm, is quite interesting!"

A large bird's head peeked in from the side.

"Huh? White Phoenix? You startled me!"

Chen Fei jumped, instantly recovering and then looking to the side, indeed saw another similar bird's head.

The Magical Beast Dual-Headed White Wind Crane had arrived in the emergency area at some point, standing right behind him.

This large bird's heads were left A and right B, its Elemental Attributes left wind and right water. The one speaking beside Chen Fei's ear was White Phoenix A.

If it were not for adapting to human society's naming conventions, it wouldn't hastily be tagged with A+B; during the times of Cangqiong Star, it was simply called White Phoenix, with no letter following its name.

"I just noticed a special Light Element fluctuation and came to check it out. Your little bird is really giving me, no, us, quite a special surprise!"

"23 linked hosts, escalating level by level, amounting to 23 times the efficiency. Hmm, no, more than that, the consumption of Magic Power and spiritual power is only one-thirtieth of the original. If more skilled, perhaps even less, thus sustaining stronger continuity—absolutely a collective numerical advantage, interesting, very interesting indeed."

White Phoenix B's head also moved closer, the two heads sandwiching Chen Fei between them, alternating their speech from left to right, somewhat creating a surround sound effect.

Not only as Spellcasters but also as Magical Beasts, even though not of the Light Series, they could still detect that special pulse of Elemental Energy, the difference merely in Elemental Affinity and casting efficiency. The Dual-Headed White Wind Crane, having studied it, could also barely use Low-Rank Light Magic, but the cost-efficiency was extremely low, hardly worth it, even having a certain failure rate, and couldn't use Light Magic of the same Rank as itself.

The collective behavior of the 23 Pure Light Sparrows was akin to using themselves as a pulley tool to move heavy weights.

Raising a heavy object to a height of one meter from the ground, whether by hand or with tools, the work done on the object remains the same, but the use of tools not only reduces the load pressure, preventing being crushed, but also increases efficiency. They can continue to exert effort effortlessly throughout, without exhausting themselves entirely in one go and leaving no energy left.

In the not very active Elemental Energy environment of Blue Star, producing such efficient Elemental fluctuations and casting enhancement effects was by no means less significant than in an environment with very active Elemental Energy like Cangqiong Star. Moreover, the active level of Elemental Energy in Cangqiong Star was not twenty times higher, not even ten times.

Hearing the words of the Dual-Headed White Wind Crane, Assistant Lu Shang murmured, "That being said, it would be great if there were more Pure Light Sparrows."

"Indeed that's true!"

Chen Fei and White Phoenix A+B exclaimed in unison.

Participating in the high-demand preliminary diagnosis work was still too great a burden for small Magical Beasts like the Pure Light Sparrows; at the very least, Light-element Magical Beasts like the Sun-Transforming Skylark of Earth Order should be capable enough.

But there were no Sun-Transforming Skylarks locally, not even Light-Series Magical Beasts. Shu Kingdom had no great generals; Liao Hua had to lead the charge, thus reluctantly putting Xiao Jiu to work.

Crack!~

While Chen Fei and the Dual-Headed White Wind Crane were talking, the Human Order Third Rank Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core encircled by the Pure Light Sparrows suddenly developed dense cracks, then disintegrated into a small pile of organic sand.

This was a phenomenon that occurred when the contained Light Elemental Energy had been completely drained.

White Phoenix B, sensing the Light Elemental Energy fluctuations around the twenty-odd Pure Light Sparrows, said in disbelief, "This is... a collective Second Order now?"

The 22 Pure Light Sparrows had inadvertently completed a collective Advance in Rank, becoming 22 Human Order Second Rank Pure Light Sparrows.

"Damn!~"

Assistant Lu Shang naturally understood the significance of Human Order First Rank Pure Light Sparrows advancing to Human Order Second Rank, especially with 22 of them at once.