Chapter 206: Parting Ways
In Meng Xiyue’s complaints, after enthusiasts of Classical Chemistry overcome the preparation step of stripping Supernatural Pollution from the raw materials, they face the most difficult stage of ‘chemical reaction reduction’.
The Principle of Chemical Combination in Classical Chemistry follows Earth’s theory, which Yuan Zhu is most familiar with. Meanwhile, the contemporary Principle of Chemical Combination on Du Ling Star has two different systems: the Yin-Yang and Five Elements theoretical system corresponding to Alchemy; and the Four Symbols Cycle theoretical system corresponding to Alchemy.
Their status is comparable to the neighboring Mechanics Magic Net. They are the foundational laws of the contemporary ‘chemistry’ system, ruling the entire world. Without these two foundations, reactions cannot proceed smoothly and will always fail.
Therefore, even in a special Closed Experimental Environment, classical enthusiasts still need to translate ‘old chemical reactions’ to proceed smoothly. However, once done, the original ‘chemical formula’ will inevitably lose its purity, and the Product will produce some new errors to varying degrees.
After countless experiments finally yield the desired Product, the final step arrives.
This special Pure substance (Zero Pollution) produced by departing from existing natural rules must eventually return to Du Ling Star’s all-pervading polluted environment. The ‘chemical product’ will be refilled with pollution, undergo unknown qualitative changes, and only then stabilize completely.
Thus, the final challenge lies in Filling Pollution. How to cleverly infuse ‘pollution’ to ensure the Product’s properties remain unchanged or even further Reinforced; while also granting this achievement exclusive Patent Certification with a Brand label.
Meng Xiyue specifically mentioned several ‘copyright dispute cases’. They involved poor guys obsessed with Classical Chemistry research who burned through all their Funding, only for their Project to catch the eye of someone with intentions, who then offered sponsorship.
The two sides hit it off immediately, eventually overcoming countless difficulties to successfully develop the ‘product’. At the final step, the investor preemptively completed Pollution Reinjection, infusing their own unique Power of Pollution, thus smoothly seizing the ‘copyright, patent’ for themselves.
Yuan Zhu found it novel and exclaimed in surprise: “You can play it like that?”
Meng Xiyue nodded, pointing at him: “Isn’t your current Holy Light a kind of Exclusive Holy Light filled with strong personal Brand? If you use Exclusive Holy Light to perform secondary pollution on the Pure chemical product while ensuring no change in properties, it becomes a Holy Light System magic potion. You could even apply to the Holy Church for more support, establish your personal brand, bind your Holy Path with Medicine, and grow toward the direction of Medical Angel.”
Zhou Chu expressed strong agreement: “Exactly! If you can really prepare brand new Medicine with no obvious Side Effects that can cure diseases and save lives, Medical Angel is indeed a great direction. If you have Ambition, I will help you!”
Turning Yuan Zhu from a madman who wantonly burns others’ souls and lives into an angel who saves lives with Medicine— just thinking about it fills her with a sense of achievement. It fits her Law Clause perfectly! If successful, she could gain powerful Law feedback from Yuan Zhu’s Sublimation (Angelmon Mega Evolution), becoming stronger and even condensing a new Law Clause.
Yes, Law System Cultivation involves various unity of knowledge and action, constantly practicing one’s own Law through real actions and achieving results and influence. By ‘supervising, urging, guiding’ to turn Yuan Zhu into a life-saving Angel (9+ Seals), the feedback gained would be immense.
Yuan Zhu was unaware of Zhou Chu’s thoughts but could sense both ‘goodwill’ and ‘ill intent’ from her emotions, which fused into a malicious ‘it’s for your own good’.
However, producing and selling ‘Medicine’ from his Earth Hometown has always been his own wish. Especially after Meng Xiyue’s introduction, knowing that traditional Medicine can undergo an additional Pollution Injection to become truly ‘ordinary and stable’ local normal Medicine, he became even more interested.
I think this Holy Light and Shadow are both very suitable for Patent registration. Do them all: one Medicine with two properties, plus the Path of Strength magic potion he’s always wanted to join. He heard they’re all improved into Dragon Medicine in the future, and he’s one of the sources for raw material extraction.
To prevent the future from deviating too far, he boldly decided to switch from Dragon Medicine Experiment Subject to New Dragon Medicine Researcher, ensuring this Timeline proceeds smoothly!
Thus, facing Zhou Chu’s expectant gaze, Yuan Zhu nodded seriously: “It sounds a bit complex and difficult, but I’m still willing to try. Medical Angel, right? I’m willing to give it a go.”
Satisfied with Yuan Zhu’s resolve, Zhou Chu guaranteed: “In this aspect, as long as you keep making achievements, I will help and even invest in you.”
Hearing there’s such a good deal, Yuan Zhu looked at Meng Xiyue: What about you? No statement?
She rolled her eyes: “Count me out. What path you choose has nothing to do with me. But I’ve conveniently collected a set of basic Classical Chemistry experimental Equipment for you. You’ll still need to buy additional Equipment or Magic Arrays to shield the external environment and strip ‘raw material Supernatural Elements’.”
With that, she slapped a Little Pumpkin full of Equipment on the table. These inexpensive beakers, test tubes, alcohol lamps… were all taken from the Academy Laboratory.
With the Little Pumpkin, her operations in the Academy became even smoother. Especially due to the Little Pumpkin’s special nature, it passes through many security checks without being treated as Space Equipment, instead categorized as ‘accessories, bags’, etc.
“Thanks!”
Yuan Zhu picked up the Little Pumpkin, perceived its internal Space and the pile of used experimental Equipment, not minding that it was outdated—after all, it was free.
After thanking her sincerely, he pocketed the Little Pumpkin, only to meet puzzled and annoyed glares from across the table.
He asked puzzled: “What’s wrong? Why are you glaring at me?”
Meng Xiyue laughed angrily: “Why do you think? You want to Freebie my Little Pumpkin? Taking the experimental Equipment I gave you is one thing, but you won’t return an empty Storage Equipment? This thing is hundreds of times more expensive than the Equipment, and you’re not short on them.”
“Ah! You mean that.” Yuan Zhu realized, but instead of returning it, he pushed further: “Give me 19 more. I know you have them.”
“Ha? ┌(。Д。)┐?!” Meng Xiyue looked shocked: “What nonsense are you spouting?”
Yuan Zhu: “Don’t panic, this is an Investment. Do you know the Cultivation method of the Holy Light System? There’s a crucial Foundation Establishment step called Seal Casting. The higher the quality of the Soul Ash burned and absorbed during Seal Casting, the stronger the Holy Seal, and it even has a chance to nurture new ‘abilities’.”
“Conveniently, my Sanctuary Holy Seal is not only top quality but also a rare Space System Holy Seal. Think about it carefully—doesn’t it have a very close connection with the Little Pumpkin? I have a bold idea: using Little Pumpkins as pollutants for Seal Casting could turn the limited-quantity ‘space items’ into a replicable Space System items path to wealth. Giving a man a fish versus teaching him to fish—which earns more, you know.”
Meng Xiyue calmed down and instantly spotted the flaw: “I’ve heard of it, but don’t fully understand. I have two questions. First, you’ve already condensed Soul Crystals, and Sanctuary is long since Seal Cast—why cast a lonely one? Second, even if you really need Little Pumpkins for Seal Casting, can you guarantee it will successfully nurture a new ability? And that this new ability will definitely be producing Storage Equipment? If it were that simple, your Holy Church would already be mass-selling space items, not the Star Realm Bank long-term monopoly treating them as signature ‘gifts’ for VIP users.”
Meng Xiyue hit the nail on the head, but Yuan Zhu was unfazed. After all, last night he had simulated it several times with Snake Snake, covering various scenarios.
He responded calmly: “To your first question, I’ve already successfully cast Sanctuary once, comprehending 2 abilities during Seal Casting, gaining deep Cognition and insight into Sanctuary. Now, my 2 Seals still choose Sanctuary, building high and compatible downward— this round of ‘Seal Casting’ will surely be even more composed and refined. That’s why I specifically selected Little Pumpkins as Sacrifice!”
“Not only that, my current 2 Seals are Pure and flawless, only having smelted the ‘space remnants’ of Little Pumpkins. But due to concerns over insufficient Sacrifices, I specifically seek your help. Invest in me for hundredfold returns! As for 100% certainty of comprehending ‘Storage Equipment’, of course not—but I can 100% confirm it will be a Space System ability. Worst case, it becomes ‘Space System Blessing or Space System Enchantment’—still not a loss. Anyway, you have endless Little Pumpkins; better support your Brother this time, and I’ll hand over usage rights to the Shadow Dream Hole in return! Space for space, you won’t lose.”
Meng Xiyue scowled: “Is that last sentence a threat? I’ve never seen such a shameless person.”
“Yes or no, one word.”
“Fine, fine, fine—but only 18 for you. The last one I’m giving to Sister Chu Chu!”
Pink Haired Head thought briefly and decided to sponsor Yuan Zhu. First, while Little Pumpkins are wondrous and rare, their value isn’t as high as imagined—otherwise, they wouldn’t be Star Realm Bank VIP gifts.
Proper Storage Equipment has vast internal Space. Little Pumpkins like this are usually used as ‘women’s bags’ or kids’ backpacks. Giving one to Yuan Zhu in exchange for his support in the Underground World is no loss.
Especially Yuan Zhu’s talk of cultivating Space Holy Seal was somewhat tempting—what if it really works? Meng Xiyue’s style has never sought stability; she likes to gamble. This Holy Seal, sis is in!
Having sorted this out, she decisively grabbed a handful of uniformly sized but variably detailed Little Pumpkins from her Backpack, slapping them on the table. She picked the one with the largest internal Space and gave it to Zhou Chu.
Zhou Chu, who originally disliked accepting favors, seeing Meng Xiyue’s generosity and Yuan Zhu’s shamelessness, realized this item wasn’t precious to them but rather disposable consumables for Sacrifice and destruction. She reached out to take one, her gaze toward them even more suspicious: “You two, what exactly are you hiding?”
Meng Xiyue puffed out her chest: “We’re both very innocent. We’re all Teammates; from now on, our every move will be under your watch, open to supervision anytime! Don’t always treat us like suspects—we’re Teammates, friends; consider our feelings.”
Yuan Zhu, not daring to clash with Iron Head, just nodded repeatedly: “Yeah, yeah!”
After a second of self-reflection, Zhou Chu concluded she was in the right, all goodwill: “Alright, I won’t ask.”
At this point, Meng Xiyue spoke: “Starting from last night, I’m entering a busy period. I’ll have lunch with you today, then it’s nonstop work time. Only when Mao Mao King issues a new Mission can we cooperate again.”
With that, she raised her eyebrow at Yuan Zhu, implying she needed to return to the Academy to Digest the Star Core gains.
Zhou Chu looked at Yuan Zhu: “What about you? When are you heading back?”
“Tomorrow morning. I haven’t really toured Taixi, but I lack the Energy. Right now, I’m all about going home to try Classical Pharmaceutics.”
Yuan Zhu wasn’t lying; he had high expectations for the Taixi trip. But upon arrival, he was captivated by the city’s wondrous sights, especially interested in the Immortal Palaces in the sky.
Unfortunately, after experiencing a Space Fault, his Spirit was battered, leaving him with no interest in sightseeing—he just wanted to go home early to tally his gains. Plus, compared to touring Taixi City, he preferred returning Hometown to Cat Street to play with Miao Miao.
Seeing the two in similar drained states, full of Tacit Understanding, plus the skilled Transaction of a large batch of Little Pumpkins, Zhou Chu keenly sensed they shared an unspeakable secret: “You two must be hiding something from me!”
Watching the Little Pumpkins go into Yuan Zhu’s Soul Space, she muttered: “You didn’t secretly rob a Bank, did you?”
Meng Xiyue: “Heh~ Your imagination is rich.”
Yuan Zhu chimed in: “Who robs a Bank for freebies?”
The three quickly exhausted all topics, falling into a silent but unawkward lull. Some gazed at the sky, some at the sea, some yawned. Utterly relaxed.
Yuan Zhu suddenly remembered something and exclaimed: “Right! On the way here to Taixi, I had a little adventure. Help me evaluate if there’s any hidden danger or risk?”
Meng Xiyue lifted her head from dozing: “Oh? Tell me.”
“While riding through the Misty Mountains, I was drawn to ‘whispers’ outside the Car Window. Relying on Soul Crystal to protect my Spirit and Soul, I didn’t resist but actively listened. Then, inexplicable Knowledge flooded my mind, and I ultimately forgot the messy incomplete info, summarizing several Rituals.”
Yuan Zhu hid the Sacrifice Ritual, then introduced the Soap Recipe, Golden Rune, Buddha Maggot Incense, Starlight Reception, Moon Path Sublimation, Fire Extinguishing Ritual, etc., before looking to Zhou Chu and Meng Xiyue for advice.
He asked the former: “Is this Knowledge reliable? Any hidden dangers?”
Then the latter: “Does this Knowledge I gained by listening count as Knowledge School Supernatural Knowledge?”
Upon learning Yuan Zhu acquired a bunch of minor Knowledge from the Misty Mountains, both became serious.
Zhou Chu spoke first: “First, I must praise your Spirit state for consulting me immediately instead of directly studying or using the ‘strange Knowledge’ in your mind. I can only tell you these Knowledge have issues—being cautious is right. If you trust me, write out all the Knowledge in your mind and give it to me. I’ll help filter it, extracting the valuable and safe parts. If you don’t trust me and use it, there’ll be no big issues at first, but over time, you’ll be gradually eroded and polluted.”
Meng Xiyue then said: “I don’t know the Misty Mountains situation. But your case is common. In the Knowledge School, ‘Supernatural Knowledge’ is Inert Knowledge based on the Mechanics Magic Net, emphasizing stability and immutability. The seemingly simple yet profound stuff you comprehend just by listening to murmurs is called Active Knowledge, also known as Twisted Knowledge—ever-changing, laced with massive pollution. A stable Inert Knowledge can be easily twisted in essence by different Demon God hands, becoming multifaceted.”
Yuan Zhu: “So, can’t trust it, can’t learn it?”
“Best not to. Hand it to Zhou Chu first and let her filter it for you.”
