Although he had some expectations, Zheng Fa was still surprised by the efficiency of the various research institutes and universities.
In less than two months, the design results from various teams were delivered to Nursing Home all over the country.
Over the past two months, more than a dozen relevant universities and thirty research institutes have submitted more than 300 proposals to Zheng Fa and his team.
Even the Old Man Bai was a little puzzled. "You're not just fooling us, are you?"
Zheng Fa was also somewhat worried.
Although Zheng Fa did not require any high-tech solutions, these plans were, after all, new and needed to take into account the Spiritual Qi environment and the External Core.
A little over a month is a bit short.
"It's really not like that..." Team Leader Yang explained, a complicated look in her eyes, "I was worried about that too, so I had someone investigate."
"I can't guarantee there weren't any slackers or incompetent individuals, but... the reason it was so fast is because they were all working incredibly hard..."
Everyone's working overtime; every research institute is incredibly busy.
"Fight to the death?"
Old Man Bai pressed on with the question.
"Leaving aside those universities, the research institutes Zheng Fa went to... haven't had an easy time these past few years."
Team Leader Yang sighed.
"I heard that the Shannan Province Mining Machinery Research Institute is actually preparing for a merger or acquisition."
The Old Man Bai pursed his lips, unsure of what to say.
That makes sense.
For some, Zheng Fa's appearance was like a lifeline.
"Furthermore... the Dean's status is, after all, that of an immortal."
As True Immortal of this era, Team Leader Yang had long anticipated Zheng Fa's prestige in the country, but this time she had to admit that she had underestimated Zheng Fa's influence.
Zheng Fa's journey was so brief that it was as if he had lit torches all over the country.
The talent and technology accumulated over the years may be somewhat outdated, but they are by no means dead; they are just waiting to be rekindled.
Moreover, even if Zheng Fa were to throw money around, or even make those people work for free without anyone asking, they would probably do everything in their power to curry favor with Zheng Fa.
That's why her eyes looked so complicated.
When Zheng Fa stepped forward, everyone realized that Zheng Fa willingness to stay at Rainbow Mountain was truly a testament to his noble character.
Thinking of this, she smiled again; this wasn't something she needed to worry about.
She's almost accumulated enough contribution points and is preparing to exchange them for Cultivation Method these days. Who cares about those petty schemes... I'm on the right track!
Zheng Fa only wanted to stay in Rainbow Mountain for a simple reason: it was not only the research institute he had established, but also his sanatorium.
The pressure in the Xuanwei Realm was too great; he needed a place to put his emotions and mind at ease.
As for power and such...
I am but a nobody, yet I am considered one of the six most notorious rogues in the Xuanwei Realm.
Zheng Fa looked at the solution on the computer, then turned to Tang Mudao and said with a smile, "Let the experts review it. The most important thing is to focus on its compatibility with Divine Firmament External Alchemy."
"Get a testing machine built."
In addition to the surrounding universities and research institutes, Zheng Fa also recruited elite teams from several major domestic heavy machinery manufacturing companies.
Their task was simple: based on these design drawings, complete the first step of verification.
The main goal was to create a trial version that could be powered by the Divine Firmament External Alchemy.
As for actual field trials...
It still needs to be placed in the Nine Mountains Realm and handed over to the Heavenly Crafts Pavilion, which is under the jurisdiction of Madam Xuanhua, to complete.
Tang Mudao knew this matter was important and that Zheng Fa valued it highly, so he immediately said, "I'll take care of it right away. Oh, by the way, I heard that the Spiritual-Energy Scanner has yielded results."
" Zhou Miaomiao is so fast?"
Zheng Fa was even more surprised.
Research on Spiritual-Energy Scanner actually started later than these research institutes, so why is Zhou Miaomiao so involved?
"... She's afraid things might get complicated if things drag on. In my opinion, she's even more ruthless than those research institutes."
"..."
Zheng Fa felt somewhat guilty.
One day, a dog... stole her advisor. Zhou Miaomiao, an unmarried, childless, and ungraduated female PhD student, has now almost become a psychopath?
Zheng Fa found Zhou Miaomiao.
It won't be long before you realize that this isn't just because Zhou Miaomiao is too fussy.
It's really not difficult.
" Spiritual-Energy Scanner —no, Spiritual-Energy Measuring Device —the principle is actually very simple."
Zhou Miaomiao still had dark circles under her eyes, but her tone was very excited as she reported to Zheng Fa:
"It's actually quite similar to an X-ray; electrons are emitted towards the object being scanned, and then the nature and intensity of the Spiritual Qi contained within the object are determined through the image."
Zheng Fa nodded slightly.
This sounds easy, but the problem is...
Zheng Fa looked down at Zhou Miaomiao and the others' research report, and after a while looked up and said, "We can't measure the properties of Spiritual Qi, but we can roughly measure the quantity of Spiritual Qi?"
Seeing him frown, as if dissatisfied, Zhou Miaomiao lowered her head slightly. " The Spiritual Qi itself is too chaotic, making the resulting images extremely difficult to interpret. Different types of Spiritual Qi might even create the same image."
"This method cannot achieve such microscopic precision in measuring the properties of Spiritual Qi energy..."
Zhou Miaomiao whispered again:
"Actually, we also borrowed ideas from the statistical mechanics of Physics regarding the quantity of Spiritual Qi."
Zheng Fa briefly recalled the contents of the paper and immediately understood, "Thermometer?"
"Right! Microscopic measurements are impossible, but we can find some conclusions on a macroscopic scale." Zhou Miaomiao nodded vigorously. "We couldn't investigate the proportion of Spiritual Qi, but we later discovered that we could measure the concentration of Spiritual Qi energy by observing the degree of interference electrons experience within Spiritual Qi."
She pointed to something behind her that looked like an electronic thermometer.
However, this thing is much larger than a handheld electronic thermometer; standing on the ground, it looks like a small cannon.
"We've established the concept of a 'Spiritual-Energy Level Value '..." Zhou Miaomiao explained, "Which is essentially a measurement of the degree of disorder in electron movement."
"In an environment devoid of Spiritual Qi, all electrons move in an orderly fashion, resulting in Spiritual-Energy Level Value 0."
"Based on this, we can roughly figure out the Spiritual-Energy Level Value of various spiritual lands and even various cultivators."
This does indeed look a lot like a thermometer.
If temperature is a macroscopic response to the random motion of particles...
That Spiritual-Energy Level Value is actually a macroscopic manifestation of the irregular interference of Spiritual Qi.
"Is this... accurate? How does it compare to the Spirit Eye Technique?"
"We've only measured the levels of a few researchers who have just begun their cultivation..." Zhou Miaomiao seemed hesitant to make a definitive statement, "If we set the average spiritual level of a Qi Refining Qi Refinement First Layer to 10..."
"The Qi Refinement Second Layer is probably between 10 and 20."
"We tested Professor Tian's Spiritual-Energy Level Value; she's at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement Realm, and now she's in the seventies."
Similar techniques exist in the Xuanwei Realm, but the main difference lies in precision.
He thought for a moment, then whispered to Old Man Bai, Tang Lingwu, and the others, asking them to come over together.
What's wrong?
Old Man Bai and the others rushed over, thinking something had happened.
"Come on, Teacher Bai, you try it first."
Old Man Bai stood in front of the Spiritual-Energy Measuring Device, like a little white mouse.
Zhou Miaomiao pressed a button on the side of the scanner, and a value appeared on the scanner's electronic screen.
"140"
Zhou Miaomiao was stunned and asked in surprise, " Professor Bai, have you broken through to the Foundation Establishment?"
Zheng Fa understood her surprise.
According to her, the Old Man Bai at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement Realm should not be older than eighty.
" Professor Tang, why don't you give it a try?"
Zheng Fa didn't say anything, but instead spoke to Tang Mudao who was standing to the side.
Tang Mudao seemed quite interested and stepped forward to take his measurements.
62.
This is normal again.
So it seems that Tang Mudao Professor Tian's measurement data are quite accurate.
Both of them were quite fast at cultivating, especially Tang Mudao, who, after all, had a family background in classical learning and his understanding of the classics might even surpass that of Zheng Fa.
Now, one of them Seventh Layer of Qi Refinement Realm and the other at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement Realm; both are in the Late Stage of Qi Refinement Realm.
Keep in mind that Old Man Bai was only at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refinement Realm.
Aside from the fact that Old Man Bai's aptitude was a bit lacking, it's also possible that this old man was particularly fond of the Five-Thunder Dharma Form...
Zheng Fa paused for a moment, then suddenly spoke:
Is it the Five-Thunder Dharma Form?
"Right!"
Tang Mudao clapped his hands, "This < Five-Thunder Dharma Form > is inherently a thunder-based body, so it's understandable that it has a greater impact on electrons. That's why Lao Bai's values are twice that of a normal person..."
You're the one who's abnormal!
The Old Man Bai cursed, then put his hands on his hips, looking quite smug.
Zheng Fa, however, was pleasantly surprised.
This is getting interesting...
The Old Man Bai's readings represent the Spiritual-Energy Measuring Device. It measures not only the spiritual power within a cultivator's body, but can also, to a certain extent, detect the opponent's physical body—or, in other words, their combat strength!
Take Old Man Bai for example. Although he is usually suppressed by Professor Tian with just a glance, when it comes to serious matters, after mastering the Five-Thunder Dharma Form, he could easily defeat Professor Tian twice.
Lingwu, who had been hiding away to cultivate these days, looked at the Spiritual-Energy Measuring Device and was eager to try it out.
" Lingwu, take a look at your Spiritual-Energy Level Value?"
Old Man Bai chuckled, his eyes filled with doting affection as he looked at Tang Lingwu, as if he felt the little one had been too repressed lately and wanted to let her have some fun.
Of course, there was also a sense of curiosity.
Currently, in the Nursing Home, besides Zheng Fa, who is Golden Core cultivator, the person with the highest cultivation level is Tang Lingwu, who is Foundation Establishment.
Tang Lingwu nodded, standing gracefully in front of the instrument.
13368.
Everyone was stunned.
The Old Man Bai's back had inexplicably become hunched.
What are two Professor Tian compared to that?
Lingwu could take on a hundred of herself!
Zheng Fa nodded secretly.
This shows that the instrument is indeed quite accurate.
In the Xuanwei Realm, the major realms, from the Qi Refinement Realm to Foundation Establishment, do indeed represent an improvement of approximately one hundredfold.
Because of this huge leap, many cultivators waste their entire lives on the hurdle of Foundation Establishment.
To his satisfaction, Zheng Fa could only obtain qualitative data from the < Void-Piercing Spirit Eye >.
He could probably see that Tang Lingwu's spiritual power was many times greater than that of the Old Man Bai.
However, it is difficult to give an accurate number for exactly how many times.
But this Spiritual-Energy Scanner seems to be able to do that!
Suddenly, Zheng Fa thought of many uses for this Spiritual-Energy Scanner.
We measure the intensity of various Cultivation Method to create Cultivation Method with more abundant spiritual energy.
During drug trials, human testing is conducted to determine the quality of various spirit medicine.
Even in this mining research, it can be helpful—measuring the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the land can, to some extent, help pinpoint the location of the minerals!
It can be said that... this Spiritual-Energy Scanner is the starting point for data-driven cultivation!
As he was lost in thought, he heard the Old Man Bai's chuckle, " Lingwu, how are you so amazing!"
The old man's eyes were sparkling; he seemed quite envious.
Tang Lingwu seemed a little embarrassed and smiled.
But without realizing it, the pressure between his brows lessened considerably.
Zhou Miaomiao looked at Zheng Fa, seemingly waiting for him to measure her, but Zheng Fa glanced at Tang Lingwu and ignored the expectation in Zhou Miaomiao's eyes.
He knew in his heart that not only was his Golden Core extraordinary, but he also possessed the Fusang Wood within him.
It's fine if this machine is inaccurate.
Approved...
He was afraid Tang Lingwu wouldn't be able to smile.
Unexpectedly, Tang Lingwu suddenly glanced at him, her eyes showing a hint of stubbornness. She reached out and took his hand, gently pulling him to the front of the instrument, and nodded to Zhou Miaomiao.
"*****"
A series of asterisks appeared on the instrument's display screen...
"This..."
Everyone stared blankly at Zhou Miaomiao.
Zhou Miaomiao scratched her head and examined herself for a long time before looking up in surprise:
"Exceeded the maximum value."
The Old Man Bai's eyes widened. "Off the charts?"
Zhou Miaomiao nodded.
Tang Mudao asked curiously, "What's your highest score?"
"One hundred million," Zhou Miaomiao said helplessly. "Above that number, the electron movement becomes too chaotic."
Old Man Bai frowned and muttered, "The limit for the Qi Refinement Realm is one hundred, but the Golden Core exceeds one hundred million? Such a huge difference?"
Tang Lingwu, however, seemed to have anticipated this:
"Not necessarily. Zheng Fa's Golden Core is inherently stronger than that of ordinary people."
"Moreover, he also possesses the Fusang Wood, which is even more powerful than the Five-Thunder Dharma Form."
She then asked, "What is the concentration of spiritual energy in Rainbow Mountain?"
"When the < Spirit Mountain Method > is in operation, the average concentration of Spiritual Qi is around one million."
Zheng Fa was secretly comparing them in his mind.
If we compare the current Spiritual Qi concentration of Rainbow Mountain with that of the Xuanwei Realm, then Rainbow Mountain is actually equivalent to the Spirit Vein of a Golden Core sect, which means that it shouldn't be a problem to support Golden Core cultivators.
However, Nascent Soul Cultivator must rely on spirit medicine and the like.
Tang Lingwu's words make a lot of sense... The reason why Rainbow Mountain has such a high concentration of Spiritual Qi is because its spiritual power is more abundant than that of an ordinary Golden Core.
But the main reason the instrument exceeded its limits wasn't that... it was the Fusang Wood!
The Fusang Wood is Dao Fruit- level Spirit Root, and the Spiritual Qi it contains should not be underestimated.
Don't be fooled by the fact that the concentration of Spiritual Qi outside Rainbow Mountain is only a fraction of that Rainbow Mountain.
But compared to Rainbow Mountain, the outside world is hundreds of millions of times larger.
Since the Fusang Wood can generate so much Spiritual Qi, its Spiritual-Energy Level Value is naturally much higher than the spiritual power within Zheng Fa's body.
Perhaps Zheng Fa doesn't have that much Spiritual Qi in his body, but with the Fusang Wood present, it's hard for this Spiritual Qi detector not to exceed its limit.
Zheng Fa shook his head and said:
"There's not enough data to say for sure, but this instrument is quite effective at examining cultivators below the Golden Core stage."
"This stuff is very useful for the Nursing Home! Zhou Miaomiao... you have a doctoral degree, I've already spoken with Team Leader Yang... with your contributions, you can even exchange it for some Cultivation Method within the facility..."
After hesitating for a while, Zhou Miaomiao whispered, "Dean, do you have any pills?"
"Huh?" Zheng Fa was taken aback, then remembered that this girl originally wanted to study spirit medicine.
He glanced at Tang Lingwu, thought for a moment, and then said to Zhou Miaomiao, "There might not be any now, but the Nursing Home will definitely invest resources in research in the future. You can save your contribution points for now..."
He has decided that after secretly learning the Dao of Alchemy of the Azure Wood Sect, he will bring it to the Nursing Home to conduct research.
Otherwise, Tang Lingwu would suffocate herself.
You see, Tang Lingwu, who was smiling just now, became much more serious after seeing those asterisks. She was clearly feeling that Zheng Fa's off-the-charts numbers were already putting her under so much pressure... she was far from being able to cope.
That's why Zheng Fa was unwilling to have it done before.
"Then... are there any beauty-enhancing, face-slimming... no, bone-shaping pills without side effects?"
Zhou Miaomiao looked up with her round face and asked eagerly.
Of course, it has beauty and skincare benefits...
But bone shaving?
Zheng Fa was somewhat speechless. He turned his head and saw Tang Lingwu staring at him expectantly—her expression was no longer so serious.
This shows how appealing this topic is to women.
I'll keep an eye out for you!
Zheng Fa took a deep breath and nodded to Zhou Miaomiao.
Then, he turned to look at Tang Lingwu and couldn't help but curse:
"What are you looking at? You need this thing? Stay put!"
Tang Lingwu blinked, and although Zheng Fa had scolded her, she couldn't help but smile.
Old Man Bai watched from the side, his expression hurt, and his heart ached even more. All his efforts to coax Lingwu over the past few days had been less effective than a single scolding from Zheng Fa.
But Zhou Miaomiao stared wide-eyed at Zheng Fa, her mouth agape, her face saying only one thing—
If you're trying to win over a girl, fine, but why did you kick me? Are you saying single people are easy to bully?
Zheng Fa felt he couldn't quite understand girls' thoughts— Zhou Miaomiao's face was a little round, but she wasn't actually fat; she was quite cute.
He's actually thinking about getting his bones shaved.
Even more outrageous is Tang Lingwu; with that face and that figure, what is she thinking?
But then he felt... he couldn't quite understand the young people's thoughts.
"You mean... this is our testing machine?"
Zheng Fa stared at the colossal steel statue before him, his expression one of utter absurdity.
"Hold head high!"
"Mining?"
"Hold head high!"
" Professor Tang, are you a toad?"
"... It was just an idea from the younger members of the team, something we were doing for fun." Tang Mudao was a little embarrassed. "The main thing is that there were too many plans, and we wanted to test them all at once."
Zheng Fa stared in disbelief at the steel giant before him, nearly forty meters tall, with six legs, three heads, and six arms.
"This is the first time I've heard that Nezha doesn't need lotus roots to make..."
"..."
Tang Mudao seemed a little guilty, and whispered, " Nezha doesn't use an excavator to fight either!"
"..."
"However, this excavator bucket can also transform. We can use this one experimental machine, but each hand has two forms, allowing us to test a total of twelve of the most feasible solutions!"
I understand...
A Transformers version of Nezha.
(End of this chapter)