"Middle... a Middle Thousand World?"
"A Great Thousand Immortal World!"
"There's a place like that in this world?"
Lu Li's voice came through with perfect clarity.
After being amplified by the country's most advanced sound equipment.
His voice echoed throughout the underground central control hall.
But no one could believe their ears.
"The Immortal World? Like the one in the legends?"
Li Yuanchao was somewhat stunned, unsure what to say.
But Lu Li's voice continued.
As a typical science and engineering man, his thinking was exceptionally clear and logical.
Every communication with Great Xia was precious.
He could not waste it; he had to make it count.
"Director Li, the Azure Pool Demonic Sect keeps its menial disciples under extremely strict control."
"Conditions in the cultivation world are also exceptionally harsh, and I have to go back down the mine in seven days."
"If I turn in the full quota again, Bai Sheng will definitely grow suspicious."
"He's perceptive and ruthless, and his cultivation is at Late Qi Refining."
"I'm at the First Layer of Qi Refinement."
"Above Qi Refinement is Foundation Establishment... the cultivation world... aptitude..."
"Spirit Roots are extremely important..."
Lu Li went into great detail, revealing nearly everything he had learned since transmigrating.
He even took special care to explain words and cultivation terms they might not understand.
His aim was to make it easier for the country to use the information to help him break out of his predicament.
Everything he said was duly recorded in detail by the staff.
They annotated every term as they went.
"If Bai Sheng grows suspicious of me, even if he doesn't force me to answer questions directly, he'll definitely use some means to keep watch on me in secret."
"I expect that would make things extremely inconvenient for me going forward."
As he listened to Lu Li's voice, Li Yuanchao gradually came back to his senses.
As a veteran of countless battles, he could clearly hear the danger lurking between the lines.
He immediately turned and gave an order.
"Battle Command Department! Quickly record the circumstances and conditions Comrade Lu Li described."
"Analyze them and find me a reasonable way to avoid the risks!"
"Yes, sir!"
Once the order was given, several military and police personnel who looked like clerks hurriedly began recording and analyzing the information.
As one of Blue Star's foremost think tanks.
The members of the Battle Command Department, in terms of IQ alone, surpassed almost eighty percent of the population of this blue planet.
Although they did not quite understand some of the information Lu Li had given them.
They still quickly analyzed the general situation.
"Reporting to Director Li: according to our analysis, the main danger Comrade Lu Li currently faces comes from Bai Sheng, an outer sect disciple at Late Qi Refining."
"The danger arose because Comrade Lu Li demonstrated an ability beyond what his strength should permit."
"And the Azure Pool Sect has numerous rules and a wide range of methods. Forcibly killing Bai Sheng would not eliminate the danger; instead, it could easily bring even greater danger!"
"Nor would it resolve Comrade Lu Li's predicament at its root."
A bespectacled member of the Battle Command Department explained Lu Li's predicament in a clear, orderly manner.
Li Yuanchao frowned.
Lu Li's situation was far more complicated than he had imagined.
"Reporting to Director Li: the most suitable approach at present is to reduce the attention Bai Sheng is paying him."
"According to a rough calculation, if Comrade Lu Li breaks through to the Qi Refining Second Layer, it will reduce Bai Sheng's suspicion and attention by sixty-five percent."
"Moreover, a rapid breakthrough from the First Layer of Qi Refinement to the Qi Refining Second Layer falls within a reasonable 'threshold' and would not stand out."
"As for the goal of entering the outer sect, he must not do so too quickly. Otherwise... the danger coefficient will increase exponentially."
"We recommend a time frame of six to eight months."
The Battle Command Department's analysis was thorough.
Based on the common aspects of the cultivation world and the general social environment that Lu Li had described.
They quickly deduced the most practical solution and minimized the risks.
They also gave a relatively reasonable time frame for Lu Li's goal.
But the problem was...
"The problem is how to help Comrade Lu Li break through for now."
When those words came through, Lu Li fell silent on his end of the jade pendant.
With his Five Spirit Roots, it was no exaggeration to say that he cultivated at a turtle's pace.
Even with Azure Gold Spirit Ore to help him, it would still take some time.
"Unless... Director Li, I have an idea, but I don't know if it will work."
Li Yuanchao's eyes lit up, and he asked about it.
"Since this fish-shaped jade pendant can transmit objects, I can send things from the cultivation world back to you."
"The spirit ore I mine at the Azure Pool Sect is called 'Azure Gold Spirit Ore.' It's one of the most basic spirit ore materials in the cultivation world."
"After digging it up, the menial disciples generally absorb the Spiritual Qi inside it in secret."
"But most menials have low cultivation, so they're extremely inefficient at absorbing it from the spirit ore."
"So..."
Lu Li paused briefly, making Li Yuanchao and the researchers' hearts rise into their throats.
"I wonder if the country has a way to purify it efficiently."
"Gasp!"
As soon as he said that, before Li Yuanchao could respond, the elderly academician in a white coat behind him, the one who had first been responsible for identifying the source of the jade pendant's signal, sucked in a sharp breath on the spot.
He sprang to his feet.
Without caring about his loss of composure, he went straight to Li Yuanchao's side.
"Comrade Lu Li! Your idea is highly feasible!"
"Ever since our last conversation, we've been very interested in the material structures of the cultivation world!"
"If you can send materials from the cultivation world back to us, we'll definitely find a solution!"
"As for the efficient purification you mentioned, the chances of success are extremely high!"
The elderly academician shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice shrill.
It was clear that Lu Li's words had nearly driven him mad.
Even Li Yuanchao, standing beside him, was taken aback by his reaction.
"E-Elder Wang, please calm down for a moment."
"Let's first hear whether Comrade Little Lu has any specific ideas."
Li Yuanchao soothed him with a wry smile, then turned his gaze to the jade pendant.
He was about to ask when the Jade Slip's light suddenly brightened.
The next second.
An ancient book of simple design, stained yellow with age, appeared out of thin air.
Beside it were ten pieces of blue-gold ore, each the size of a fist, giving off a refreshing scent.
"What's this?"
"Director Li, I've sent the things over."
"Ten pieces of Azure Gold Spirit Ore, along with a standard Cultivation Method issued by the sect. It also records how to absorb Spiritual Power and other related matters."
Lu Li's slightly weakened voice rang out. Clearly, transmitting objects placed a great burden on him.
Hearing his description, the elderly academician in the white coat trembled all over with excitement.
If no one had stopped him, he probably would have rushed straight over to examine them.
The others covered their mouths and cried out in astonishment.
Even Li Yuanchao could hardly believe it.
"These are objects from the cultivation world!"
Li Yuanchao managed with difficulty to calm the excitement in his heart.
Holding the jade pendant, he made Lu Li a solemn promise.
"Comrade Lu Li, please rest assured."
"The country and the organization will never let you down!"