Seven Days to Clear the Trial, Parting
Life Town.
Wang Xingyu first bought a pound of flour, and then bought two lidded drinking containers.
He then found the blacksmith's shop, and using his memories from before his time travel, he drew a blueprint for a simple microscope and explained his ideas in general terms.
The dwarf blacksmith looked at the blueprints while listening to his gestures, and finally nodded, probably understanding.
The two returned to the cabin, Wang Xingyu began to execute his plan to clear the level.
Pour the flour into a cup, covering the bottom, add an equal amount of water, stir well, cover, and you're done.
Now we just wait for it to ferment.
That's right, what Wang Xingyu is making is yeast, which is what the older generation often calls starter.
Before I traveled through time, I saw a video about using yeast as a pet. It's easy to take care of and worry-free. You don't have to destroy the house or walk it. You just need to feed it some water and flour every day.
Xiao Wu squatted by the table, staring wide-eyed at the cup. The cup contained only murky water, and it didn't look like there was anything alive in it at all. "Xingyu, is this your idea? It doesn't look like there's anything alive in it."
"Don't worry, you'll see in a few days," Wang Xingyu said. "Or you could raise some ants now, as a backup plan."
After hearing this Xiao Wu happily went to find the ants.
The microscope hasn't even been made yet; it's hard to be convincing just by talking.
It's definitely not because Wang Xingyu doesn't want to recall the knowledge.
Over the next few days, the yeast progressed very well.
The next day, the cup emitted a sour and unpleasant smell.
Wang Xingyu removed half of the yeast from the container and added back an equal amount of water and flour.
On the third day, the yeast had doubled in size, and the batter was covered with air pockets, but it still didn't smell good.
He continued to remove half of the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio, then added the same amount of flour and water.
On the fourth day, the odor gradually dissipated, but the volume continued to expand.
The yeast experiment went smoothly, but the microscope experiment was much more challenging.
After trying several types of crystal, they finally found a suitable material for the lens. They also discovered that ordinary dwarfs couldn't grind the finest curvature, so they had to find a master craftsman with top-notch skills to do it himself.
Next are the luminous crystals, which are easy to find.
Finally, the transparent sheet that holds the sample was made possible by using fish scales, which are as thin as cicada wings, transparent and flawless, and fit perfectly.
On the sixth day, a rudimentary but fully functional primitive microscope was finally assembled.
Wang Xingyu took a little yeast and placed it on the fish scales. He then placed the fish scales under the lens, and the crystal at the bottom lit up.
He beckoned Xiao Wu over to take a look.
Xiao Wu imitated Wang Xingyu, closing one eye and bringing the other eye close to the microscope.
"Wow, it really looks like it! They're all round and tiny. Is each of these dots really a living thing?"
Wang Xingyu took out a fan and unfolded it. It wasn't hot; he wanted to project an atmosphere of profound knowledge. "Of course. This is called a single-celled organism, an indispensable part of this world. Each individual is a complete life form, capable of independent reproduction."
Xiao Wu said she had learned something new, and then, at Wang Xingyu's suggestion, she grabbed everything she could find and examined each item under a microscope.
On the seventh day, Wang Xingyu brought a homemade microscope and two cups of yeast to the Ancient Tree of Life.
Lingxi and Qing Heng came over and took turns observing under his guidance.
With their cultivation level, they could indeed sense a very faint life force in the cup, but to the naked eye, it was just ordinary batter.
Now, through the microscope, each tiny dot is clearly visible, as if the two have opened the door to a new world.
The two were still intrigued after looking at the samples, and like Xiao Wu yesterday, they picked up some other things to continue looking at.
After observing several things in succession, Qing Heng put down his glasses and exclaimed sincerely, "The world is so vast, there are still such things. You always amaze us."
Wang Xingyu scratched his head, feeling a little embarrassed by the praise.
Actually, having studied junior high school biology is enough.
Qing Heng changed the subject. "The quantity of this cup probably exceeds the assessment standard. However, while the quantity is sufficient, the quality is too weak, so the reward probably won't be very high. Perhaps you could consider it further, after all, only seven days have passed."
Wang Xingyu smiled calmly, "No need. My strength is sufficient." He turned to look at Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu was still playing with the microscope with Lingxi.
Qing Heng knew he had other plans, so he didn't try to persuade him any further.
After the group had finished playing, Lingxi and Qing Heng closed their eyes at the same time, presumably to submit their mission.
Sure enough, the familiar voice rang out the next moment.
Passed the Fifth Trial the Red Level Assessment.
Wang Xingyu received a reward: his Soul Power increased by one level, and the age of all his Soul Ring increased by three hundred years.
Xiao Wu received a reward: her Soul Power increased by one level, and the age of all her Soul Ring increased by three hundred years.
The two of them suppressed their cultivation levels during the Third Trial- planting test, so they are now both at around level 62 and a half.
The lifespan of the Soul Ring has been increased by three hundred years, which is better than expected. The quality of life is indeed low, but Wang Xingyu estimates that the number is at least several billion.
The actual number was much larger than Wang Xingyu had estimated; the half-cup of yeast contained not billions, but over ten billion.
The Fifth Trial the Red Level took seven days to complete.
Xiao Wu asked excitedly, "Xingyu, we passed the Life Assessment in just seven days! So, are we going to start the Sixth Trial next, or go find the Yue Shen's inheritance?"
"The Sixth Trial has begun automatically. Let's set off to find the Yue Shen's legacy!"
The content of the Sixth Trial and Seventh Trial needs to be completed outside, and it belongs solely to Wang Xingyu.
The Sixth Trial, salvation—automatically activated upon completion of the Fifth Trial.
Once activated, the examinee will release benevolent life energy, attracting creatures in need of help.
The assessor has the option to offer help or refuse.
The Seventh Trial, sacrifice—a Soul Beast must voluntarily sacrifice itself to the examiner. The examiner must not deceive, coerce, or induce the examiner.
Xiao Wu looked up at the Ancient Tree of Life that towered into the clouds.
Two and a half years have passed in the blink of an eye.
It felt like just a few days ago when the two of them first entered this place.
Now, they are about to leave this place.
Wang Xingyu touched the red inverted V mark on his forehead with his index finger.
The space in front of them cracked open, and a spatial rift slowly unfolded, revealing a familiar village and dirt road on the other side.
The two earned some money by entrusting Lin Na to sell the fruits of the Rejuvenation Tree. It wasn't much, but it was enough. In the few days they spent cultivating the yeast, the two had already purchased everything they needed. Wang Xingyu also cut his hair into medium length and dyed it back to black.
Lingxi and Qing Heng simultaneously raised their hands. "Xiao Wu, Wang Xingyu, farewell."
This time, I didn't address him as "Your Excellency," but by his name.
Xiao Wu raised her hands. "Bye-bye!"
Wang Xingyu also raised his hand. "Bye-bye."
The two crossed the spatial rift and returned to Li Family Village, with the broken half of the stone statue behind them.
Xiao Wu took a deep breath.
The familiar Soul Power flowed around his body; it was Soul Power, not Force.
This long-lost feeling is so comforting. It's been two and a half years since I've absorbed Soul Power, and it suddenly feels somewhat unfamiliar.
"Let's go see Li Ping'an first. After that, we'll go find the Yue Shen's legacy." Wang Xingyu recalled, "The Goddess of Life said that the Yue Shen's legacy is in the desert."