Zhou Xianlong was dumbfounded.

He wasn’t too well-versed in the matters within the academia.

Before he could even organize his thoughts, Xu Anguo continued, “I’ve heard that Old Man Yu’s working on this. But a work-in-progress is all it is so far. Yin spirits can’t be captured. They can’t physically contact or manipulate objects in the mortal realm, and they naturally can’t be contacted or manipulated by objects in the mortal realm either. If we can’t even touch it, how are we supposed to research it?”

He adjusted his posture and continued unhurriedly, “The SRC had previously attempted to cordon off an area, and watch and see how it would develop, much like what they did with the ‘Lost Tracks’ hunting zone back in Mount Tai City. But it’s far too inefficient that way, and it takes far too long to get the desired results. There was also a reasonably high risk that the research at several of these cordoned zones would have to be abandoned in order to preserve the natural ecology and habitat there. When that happens, it would become practically impossible to learn of the progress of the Yin spirit within these zones. You can take a closer study into the ‘Lost Tracks’ dossier if you wish.”

Zhou Xianlong’s eyes shifted slightly, “You mean…”

“What I’m trying to say, is that this research topic is far too great for a single instructor.” Xu Anguo gave the lowdown, “A single instructor has picked out the very same topic as a research fellow of the SRC. It might be an eye-opener...