Chapter 323
"My point is, if you, Fairy Xiao, truly want to learn this subject well, it might take you some time..."
Of course, Xiao Yuying might be a genuine genius, but transitioning from having little knowledge of modern mathematics to fully grasping electromagnetism would require quite a bit of time.
Zheng Fa paused.
He smiled at Xiao Yuying.
The meaning was clear—there's no way you can learn it all in a short time, so why not stay and be a teacher?
Xiao Yuying opened her mouth, but found herself at a loss for words.
After all, she had previously claimed that she didn't want to linger in the Jiushan Realm.
More importantly, Zheng Fa was actually telling her—"Electromagnetism indeed only requires the price of the external elixir method.
As for other knowledge... that comes at a different price!
The problem is, without that knowledge, she wouldn't be able to learn electromagnetism!
"Fairy Xiao, I'm not trying to hide anything from you; I just want to let you know. This field is far more profound than you imagine..." Zheng Fa explained, observing her expression. "What you learned before was merely the surface."
Xiao Yuying was stunned, and after a long moment, she furrowed her brows and nodded.
She understood Zheng Fa's implication: the more difficult it was, the more she could gain from this electromagnetism.
"Being a teacher for archaeology, I could give it a try..." After a while, she finally spoke, but then seemed reluctant, adding, "Once I finish learning electromagnetism, I won't teach anymore..."
Zheng Fa nodded with a smile, looking completely unconcerned.
Physics—it's a deep pit that's hard to escape once you fall in...
Who says... electromagnetism can be fully mastered?
Who says... electromagnetism is the root of all principles?
As one delves into electromagnetism, they might just find themselves wandering into the realm of quantum mechanics...
Too many have fallen into this pit, and Zheng Fa saw Xiao Yuying as one of them.
He looked at her, seeing the makings of a lifelong professor...
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"Junior Brother, why didn't you bring up the collaboration on archaeology?"
After Xiao Yuying left, Senior Sister Zhang asked.
Zheng Fa shook his head. "Xiao Yuying is still reluctant; bringing it up would be pointless."
Hearing this, Senior Sister Zhang nodded slowly.
Xiao Yuying probably really didn't want to stay in the Jiushan Realm, so discussing it now would indeed be ineffective.
"I'll talk to her about it when she's in a better mood. There's no rush—this collaboration on archaeology should come after the Golden Core Project."
She won't be able to escape...
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 300: Alchemical Cauldron Simulation, Unexplainably Popular
"From the perspective of these three external elixir methods, the most important factor in refining an external elixir is the cauldron, followed by the technique."
After comparing the "Han Hai External Elixir" sent by Mu Qingyan with the two external elixir methods provided by Xiao Yuying, Zheng Fa quickly reached a conclusion.
Beside him sat Senior Sister Zhang and others.
Three jade tubes circulated among them, and after reviewing, everyone nodded in agreement.
"This line of thought is quite understandable. The structure of the cauldron corresponds to the cultivator's physical form, while the alchemical techniques correspond to the respective Golden Core methods," Senior Sister Zhang spoke first, frowning as she added, "However, this complicates the Golden Core Project."
"Exactly," Uncle Pang nodded in agreement. "We can simplify the techniques, but the structure of the cauldron is definitely not our strong suit in the Jiushan Sect."
This was a clear indication of the Jiushan Sect's lack of depth in knowledge.
He remained silent, pondering whether modern society could offer any assistance—it seemed unlikely.
"The most crucial aspect of the external elixir cauldron is the so-called 'three gates and nine orifices,' simulating the human body..." Senior Sister Zhang continued, "The differences in these cauldrons actually correspond to the variations among cultivators practicing these techniques."
Zheng Fa nodded gently; it was quite evident.
The problem lay in how exactly they corresponded.
This was where things got complicated.
Seemingly sensing Zheng Fa's frustration, Senior Sister Zhang suddenly smiled. "I could give these three techniques a try."
Hmm?
Zheng Fa was taken aback, suddenly remembering—when it comes to simulation, Senior Sister Zhang's Yuan Ling Dao Body is the real deal!
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In Senior Sister Zhang's courtyard.
Only Zheng Fa, Yuan Shijie, and Senior Sister Zhang were present.
"The Golden Core Project team is already preparing to forge the cauldron," Zheng Fa said to Senior Sister Zhang. "Once we gather your physical data here and compare it with the corresponding cauldron, we should be able to uncover some of its mysteries."
To be honest, if it weren't for Senior Sister Zhang, this task wouldn't be so straightforward—there was no one in the Jiushan Realm who practiced those three techniques.
Senior Sister Zhang nodded, sitting cross-legged on the mat, her body gradually becoming transparent.
Unlike before, there was now a small, three-headed version of Senior Sister Zhang inside her.
The little one wore a colorful headband, with a round face and chubby little legs crossed as if meditating.
Yuan Shijie was utterly confused, her eyes clearly expressing two words—want to pinch!
Not just her, even Zheng Fa couldn't help but be drawn to the little one. Senior Sister Zhang usually exuded an icy demeanor, but seeing her in such an adorable form was quite the contrast.
As they stared for a while, the little one’s face suddenly showed a hint of embarrassment.
"Ahem!" Zheng Fa dared not push his luck any further, turning his gaze away and speaking up. "Senior Sister Zhang, why don't you try the 'Han Hai Zhen Jing' first?"
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Zhang's internal spiritual energy began to disperse and gather, and after a moment, she started to operate according to the route outlined in the "Han Hai Zhen Jing."
As the spiritual energy flowed through her meridians, subtle changes began to occur in the various channels and acupoints within her.
Zheng Fa recorded these changes while marveling inwardly:
Senior Sister Zhang's Yuan Ling Dao Body had an extraordinary command over spiritual energy, effortlessly adapting to any posture.
As for Xiao Yuying's Yuan Ci Dao Body, she should just stay away!
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Xiao Yuying walked into the classroom with a sullen expression; today was her first class as an archaeology professor.
Zheng Fa sat in his seat, understanding her reluctance—after all, a wealthy person who used to pick up money on the street suddenly becoming a working dog... you'd be hard-pressed to smile in that situation.
As Xiao Yuying stood at the podium, she first spotted Zheng Fa and shot him a glare, clearly finding him quite bothersome.
When she noticed the classroom was packed with students, she seemed momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting so many people.
Zheng Fa attended the class mainly out of interest in the mysteries of Xuanwei... ahem, archaeology, and also to see how Xiao Yuying would perform as a lecturer.
As for the other students, they were primarily interested in the subject, given the Jiushan Realm's fervor for secret realms.
Additionally, Xiao Yuying's reputation preceded her.
Having seen grand occasions before, Xiao Yuying quickly regained her composure, her expression turning blank as she began, "Your sect leader asked me to teach you about archaeology. To be honest, I don't really understand what archaeology is..."
Her tone was flat, devoid of any emotion, making her sound like a soulless teaching machine.
"I can only share some of my experiences with the secret realms I've encountered..."
Clearly unprepared, Xiao Yuying spoke as thoughts came to her.
"Fifteen years ago, I encountered a cave dwelling left behind by a predecessor in Tianhai County."
"Of course, I wasn't the one who discovered it; when the cave dwelling emerged, many cultivators went there... but that's not important."
With a flick of her finger, she conjured a rune-like symbol in the air with her spiritual energy.
"When I saw this rune, I knew that this cave dwelling likely belonged to our era, dating back about a hundred thousand years."
The disciples below couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Seeing their confusion, Xiao Yuying explained, "This rune looked like this fifteen thousand years ago."
She drew a more complex pattern in the air.
"Now, it's simplified a bit."
Xiao Yuying drew another rune.
Given that the Jiushan Sect was founded on talisman techniques, they quickly understood her point.
"What’s the benefit of determining the age of this cave dwelling?" Xiao Yuying continued, "The styles of restrictions in secret realms differ across eras." "For instance, that cave dwelling employed one of the three most popular restrictions from a hundred thousand years ago."
"Recognizing this allows you to break the restrictions faster than others and enter the cave dwelling."
Zheng Fa couldn't help but nod in agreement.
Although Xiao Yuying appeared reluctant, she was quite generous in her teaching.
The issue was—she truly had a wealth of knowledge!
"Moreover, the layout styles of cave dwellings also vary by era."
Xiao Yuying added, "For example, when I entered the cave dwelling in Tianhai County, I immediately recognized it as the most popular layout among alchemists a hundred thousand years ago... With this understanding, you can quickly and accurately deduce where the cave's owner might have hidden treasures and roughly guess the methods they left behind."
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