Chapter 324
Xiao Yuying shared her experiences while casually dropping some knowledge that others might not know.
As she spoke, Mu Qingyan in the audience felt her eyes light up!
She began to compare what Xiao Yuying was saying with the memories in her mind—only to realize that many caves, when approached with Xiao Yuying's perspective, seemed so much easier to explore for treasures!
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Although Xiao Yuying hadn’t prepared for her lecture, her wealth of experience and profound insights in the field of archaeology far surpassed those of others.
It was just that no one had previously tapped into her potential in this area—or rather, no one had offered her a compelling reason to teach.
In her lecture, two hours felt like a fleeting moment.
When she finally announced the end of the class, the students below erupted with enthusiasm:
“Fairy Xiao, please give us another lecture!”
“Teacher, we want to hear more!”
“…”
Xiao Yuying was genuinely taken aback.
Zheng Fa, observing her slightly flustered expression, couldn’t help but chuckle—this person didn’t seem to have many friends wherever she went, and it was clear she hadn’t received such a warm welcome before.
But to be fair, the students were sincere.
Who doesn’t love tales of treasure hunting?
Moreover, in the modern world, treasure hunting might lead to wealth but is often illegal.
In the Xuanwei Realm, treasure hunting…
That was a path paved with light!
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When Xiao Yuying was seen again, the resentment on her face had diminished significantly.
After all, she was a Yuanying (Nascent Soul) cultivator. While she wouldn’t be swayed into a daze by a group of students, she was indeed quite popular in the Jiushan Realm, which naturally made her feel more at ease.
Ultimately, she had found a bit of joy in being a mentor.
She sought out Zheng Fa to catch up on Electromagnetism.
Her foundation was solid, and in the Jiushan Realm, her understanding of Electromagnetism was likely on par with that of the elder.
After teaching her a few times, Zheng Fa discovered that Xiao Yuying was undoubtedly a genius in this area—her intuitive grasp of many electromagnetic phenomena was striking!
To be fair, such talent is a powerful weapon against abstract theories.
What Xiao Yuying lacked was a solid mathematical foundation, so when Zheng Fa taught her, he mostly focused on qualitative rather than quantitative aspects.
“Electromagnetic waves… frequency, amplitude?” Xiao Yuying suddenly spoke up, “I’ve seen this in a few books before, but I didn’t quite understand—according to those books, the light we see is also a type of electromagnetic wave?”
“Exactly. The Maxwell equations you’ve heard of can derive that… well, maybe not necessarily.”
Zheng Fa suddenly realized that the speed of light in the Xuanwei Realm… was indeed uncertain.
“I think I understand a bit now…”
“Hmm?”
What did you understand?
“That communication talisman seems to have the kind of wave you mentioned… I thought I was mistaken.”
“…”
Zheng Fa opened his mouth, staring at Xiao Yuying.
In his mind, the communication talisman had always been a small bug; the main issue was—what was the principle behind it? How could it identify cultivators? What was the carrier of the information…
According to traditional talisman theory, it identified cultivators based on their unique souls and spiritual powers.
As for the carrier… spiritual power is omnipotent!
But Xiao Yuying’s implication was that…
Was the communication talisman similar to radio waves?
The reason everyone else didn’t understand was likely due to the lack of someone like Xiao Yuying with such strong electromagnetic perception.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but admire Xiao Yuying’s Yuan Magnetic Body—if this were true, it would have significant implications for the Jiushan Realm.
If the communication talisman, as Xiao Yuying suggested, could remotely transmit various electromagnetic signals…
What intrigued Zheng Fa the most was how it managed to shield electromagnetic signals from interference by spiritual energy!
If he could figure that out…
Then the energy produced by nuclear reactions in the Golden Core Project would have a place to be utilized.
He could even envision the internet age!
He looked at Xiao Yuying and couldn’t help but smile.
Such talent…
What a missed opportunity!
(End of this chapter)
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**Chapter 301: Proud but Fragile**
Perhaps Zheng Fa’s admiration was too evident, as Xiao Yuying shot him a glance, her eyes betraying a hint of pride.
The value of appreciation between people varies greatly.
She had nearly always triumphed in life, her talents and opportunities envied by many.
Countless gazes were more blatant, more fervent, and even more flattering than Zheng Fa’s.
But she usually wouldn’t even glance at them.
Zheng Fa was different; he was someone who had always subtly overshadowed her.
While she wasn’t the type to resent others for being better than her, how could she not feel a competitive spirit within?
To put it bluntly, a hint of Zheng Fa’s praise was worth a hundred compliments from others.
So, seeing Zheng Fa’s astonished expression truly made her feel… secretly pleased.
After class, Zheng Fa and Xiao Yuying left the classroom together, heading toward Wanxian Island.
As a Yuanying cultivator, Xiao Yuying was currently residing on Wanxian Island, and her small courtyard was not far from Zheng Fa’s.
Along the way, they encountered many students heading to class.
“Teacher Xiao! Sect Leader!”
“Fairy Xiao, when will you give us another lecture?”
“Last time, you didn’t finish your story, can you continue next time?”
Zheng Fa noticed that this group of disciples greeted him less frequently, with the conversation revolving around Xiao Yuying.
This woman was indeed quite popular in the Jiushan Realm.
On one hand, her stories were thrilling…
No matter the secret realm or perilous place, she had nearly claimed all the treasures.
It was like a natural adventure novel, very relatable…
On the other hand, she truly delivered valuable content.
Xiao Yuying wasn’t one to socialize much, and although she didn’t seem overly happy, she wasn’t impatient either.
Sometimes she would nod at these students, her attitude better than it had been with other cultivators, her gaze somewhat gentler.
Noticing Zheng Fa’s puzzled expression, Xiao Yuying glanced at him and said, “While I still find staying in the Jiushan Realm a bit boring… since I promised you, I will teach well.”
“Students taught by me, Xiao Yuying, cannot be mediocre.”
Zheng Fa was momentarily taken aback.
Suddenly enlightened…
While she didn’t show much enthusiasm during her lectures, even seeming somewhat indifferent, the material she presented was incredibly useful, almost entirely selfless.
At that moment, he deeply felt… the innate pride that Xiao Yuying possessed.
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“Fairy Xiao, wait a moment.”
As they reached his courtyard, Zheng Fa suddenly spoke.
“Hmm?”
“I have something to show you.”
Xiao Yuying was a bit puzzled but followed Zheng Fa into the courtyard.
Zheng Fa rummaged through his study and pulled out a small booklet.
Xiao Yuying looked down and saw the title: *Archaeological Report on the Copper Pagoda of the Tianhe Disciples*.
Xiao Yuying’s eyes widened as she looked at Zheng Fa.
Zheng Fa explained, “Since you treated me sincerely, I’ll be straightforward.”
Xiao Yuying regarded him silently.
“I intend to collaborate with you further in the future, to jointly conduct archaeology on secret realms.”
Xiao Yuying remained silent, and Zheng Fa continued, “Using *Electromagnetism* as a basis for your lectures, to be honest, I don’t feel like I’m taking advantage of you.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yuying nodded slightly, not refuting him.
Even if she felt like she was almost selling herself.
But the knowledge of *Electromagnetism* was becoming increasingly precious to her.
From a moral standpoint, she felt she might not be worth that price…
“But I’ve come to understand your character, Fairy,” Zheng Fa said candidly, “I think it’s best to be forthright.”
Xiao Yuying looked at him deeply, then suddenly smiled and said:
“If you hadn’t said those words, no matter what was written in that booklet, I wouldn’t have looked at it or agreed.”
“But now…”
“I agree.”
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Having said that, Xiao Yuying didn’t say anything else and simply opened the small booklet in her hands.
Zheng Fa explained from the side, “Previously, when we went to the copper pagoda together… at that time, my cultivation was low, and I was afraid I couldn’t keep it a secret, so I could only collect information afterward…”
“You collected the soil and that corpse from there?”
“Right, this booklet records our initial findings, but some matters are indeed confidential. If it weren’t for Jiushan Realm having some self-protection, I wouldn’t have brought it out.”
Xiao Yuying nodded, knowing Zheng Fa spoke the truth.
However, as she looked at the analyses in the booklet, her expression gradually changed.
“Zhu Xian method, is there nothing beyond the sword?”
“Life-bound magical treasure, merging with the body?”
“The path of sword cultivation?”
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