Chapter 80 Expert

Chen Qiongzhi really did leave as soon as he said he would, and he did it with great vigor and determination.

What's more, he didn't take the usual route. He just opened the back window of the office and jumped out lightly.

Li Yi chased after it and stuck his head out of the window, only to see a graceful figure quickly climbing up the narrow steel wall with an easy and relaxed posture.

There was no choice but Li Yi to catch up quickly.

As soon as he jumped out, he was surprised.

The narrow walls were actually covered with dense and messy wires and pipes. Looking up, there was a narrow strip of sky hundreds of meters high.

Are there any traces of this old-fashioned technological creation between the walls of Cabin 12? Puzzled, Li Yi also began to quickly climb between the steel walls.

Chen Qiongzhi is very fast, but he is not bad either.

With his strong body and mastered parkour, he could leap like a monkey and fly between the narrow steel walls that were less than 2 meters wide, and his speed was equally fast.

Soon, he jumped over a distance of 100 meters and arrived at cabin 12 near the dome.

This is a long and narrow steel support, two people wide, with a 2.5 cm thick steel bar in the middle, one horizontal and one diagonal.

There is no complete landing point.

They all rely on the forefoot to support their center of gravity.

In front of the support, Chen Qiongzhi walked quickly as if she was walking on flat ground, heading straight for a corridor at the angle between the dome and the wall.

"Why, isn't it strange that there is such a place in Cabin 12?"

Chen Qiongzhi's voice came without even turning his head.

"Indeed, it is completely different from the spacious, clean, and technological feel of Cabin 12."

Li Yi nodded in response. Cabin No. 12, or Yao Chi, was indeed different from this perspective.

Chen Qiongzhi said softly: "This is the integrated system area of ​​the internal and external functions of Cabin 12. It is generally arranged between the pillars and walls adjacent to the dome. To put it simply, this is the blood vessels, meridians, and even muscle tissue of Cabin 12."

"All the functions you feel and use outside need to be operated through these lines."

"Looking at these chaotically laid pipes and exposed, unpackaged circuit lines, do you suddenly feel that some things on this starship seem to have been built by a makeshift team?"

Li Yi agreed: "It does look like it."

Chen Qiongzhi smiled and said, "In addition to the precise and perfect structure of the main body of Yao Chi, the other various new functions added later were slowly built up by generations of people."

"This place is inhabited by a group of people, including some engineering experts. On the one hand, they need to maintain these lines, and on the other hand, they also need to take the opportunity to study ancient scientific and technological methods."

Li Yi suddenly realized: "In addition to the main structure of Yao Chi, there are also a lot of ancient technologies that are directly transported? Like a black box, we know how to use it but we don't know the principle."

"That's right."

“Huh!”

At this time, Li Yi had already rushed to about five or six meters behind Chen Qiongzhi. She immediately said in surprise: "You are really good, how can you be so fast?"

"Hmm, you have condensed another divine gene? Is this the fourth one? The improvement speed is quite good. Which sequence is it?"

Chen Qiongzhi asked a series of questions, which was rare, and it was obvious that she was not calm.

Li Yi said:

"Not so fast, instructor. There are still three missiles now, and the fourth missile is just a sign of a breakthrough."

"However, thanks to today's battle with the giant manta ray, the high-intensity stimulation has more or less accelerated the emergence of my fourth divine gene. I believe that in a few days, this divine gene will come out."

Chen Qiongzhi paused and said, "That's not bad, kid. No wonder you want to practice with me every day. However, in the same high-intensity battle, others have made much less progress than you..."

"It seems that you have found a way to maximize the use of high-intensity combat to quickly improve?"

Li Yi smiled and said:

"I can't really say what the method is, but I guess I have some experience."

"Oh, well, I'll have to listen to your sharing."

Chen Qiongzhi stopped, turned around, opened her almond-shaped eyes wide, and showed an unprecedented interest.

Li Yi didn't expect Chen Qiongzhi to be so concerned about this matter, and almost collided head-on with Chen Qiongzhi.

Fortunately, he had excellent predictive ability. He reacted the moment Chen Qiongzhi turned her head and stopped in her tracks.

The two people stood facing each other, their perspectives intersecting, and the distance between them was no more than 0.5 meters.

This is on a steel support hundreds of meters high, and the foothold is only 2.5 centimeters wide.

If you look up at them from a different angle, they seem to be floating in mid-air, isolated from the world.

Chen Qiongzhi urged:

"Hurry up and tell me, what are you standing there for?"

now.

Chen Qiongzhi's delicate skin texture was visible, and her warm breath was close at hand.

Li Yi blinked and said:

“My experience is that a high level of concentration makes it easier for people to feel and manipulate the divine.”

"But people's concentration is limited, and it is too difficult to reach the extreme state of concentration."

"So, when you encounter a strong enemy, you must force yourself to forget everything except the intention of fighting. The more you forget, the better your condition will be."

"As for me, I have a way to make myself forget everything in an instant, leaving only the battle."

"When the battle is over, my mastery of divinity will be enhanced."

"After that, the generation of divine genes will naturally be accelerated."

Chen Qiongzhi nodded slightly: "It's interesting. Although the experience is more personal, it is indeed of some reference value. Is your ability to instantly forget everything and only fight related to your powerful fighting skills or this rich experience?"

"Yes, instructor, but isn't it appropriate for us to continue the conversation in this state?"

Li Yi pointed downwards, and several passers-by had already looked up and seen the two of them, and were taking pictures with their personal communicators.

"Let's talk about this topic next time."

Chen Qiongzhi glanced down and turned away.

Li Yi caught up and began to change the subject: "But isn't our way of entering a bit too outrageous? Climbing the wall and walking on a tightrope. Can a normal person survive in such a place?"

Chen Qiongzhi said, "This is just a shortcut. If we use the normal method, we need to go around in a big circle and walk to the elevator in cabin 12, which leads directly to the top floor. After going up, we need to go around in a circle again, which is more troublesome."

…

Communication room.

The two men crossed the support and entered the angled corridor. They walked another seven or eight meters and came out of the corridor, where the view suddenly opened up.

A small town-like platform with a style completely different from that of Cabin 12 suddenly appeared before our eyes.

Retro-styled mechanical vehicles are moving slowly on the track, and on both sides are mechanical houses filled with various gears, or mechanical workshops filled with various tools.

There is also a collage-type robot with the same retro shape (using various beverage cans as its body structure), holding goods and walking slowly like an old man.

"It's amazing. There is such a strange platform between the dome and the wall, and there are so many architectural styles that look like they only appear in children's science fiction."

Li Yi was amazed.

Chen Qiongzhi smiled and said, "We want to meet the producer of this mechanical town."

"Teacher Zhao Guozi, he is also an expert in the research of divine weapons, and is also responsible for maintaining the external system functions of Cabin 12."

"He previously wrote a book on the reverse deconstruction theory of the divine light bomb. He has a deep understanding of the divine light bomb. You can learn more from him."

Li Yiqi said:

"There is only one trace of human existence here. Could it be that all these functions were completed by Teacher Zhao Guozi alone?"

Chen Qiongzhi raised her chin and gestured:

"All of these things you see should be considered his toys, or assistants."

Li Yi nodded slightly. It seemed that this teacher Zhao Guozi was quite versatile.

However, the traces on the ground and the surrounding layout caused Li Yi some doubts.

After thinking for a while, he asked

"Isn't Mr. Zhao Guozi an evolver?"

Chen Qiongzhi looked at Li Yi in surprise: "You can see this?"

Li Yi pointed to the barely visible marks on the green ground and said:

"Look at the footprints, they basically landed on their heels. It's basically impossible for an Evolved to walk like this. This is usually the way people with poor physical strength usually walk."

"Based on the growth rhythm of this green plant and the artificial light conditions in our area, the traces should have been left by someone who walked into this green space last night and bent over to pick up something."

"Then the right foot went a little deeper, and the left foot was very shallow. Teacher Zhao Guozi might have a problem with his left foot, and he couldn't exert force. He used his right foot to exert force throughout the whole process."

"You can see that?"

Chen Qiongzhi was amazed and couldn't help shaking her head:

"No wonder you can find the shortcut to the ruins by relying on various traces. Your skills are truly incredible."

Li Yi said:

"You are too kind, instructor. This is just the most basic footprint traceology. It only takes a little time to learn it. It's just that not many people here are interested in this skill."

Chen Qiongzhi said:

"Learning is one thing, but being able to use it freely, and even using the divine mecha to enhance the information collection efforts, is actually very difficult."

As they were talking, Chen Qiongzhi brought Li Yi to a large workshop at the end of the road.

The door was not closed, so the two of them walked straight in and came to the front yard.

A silver ball the size of a millstone was quietly placed in the groove in the center.

"Divine core?"

Li Yi opened his eyes wide. Isn't this the same thing as the divine core that he had seized from the chest of the guard mecha before?

"There are still young people who can recognize the divine nucleus now?"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

An old voice sounded from the front.

The two looked up and saw an old, bald man walking out with a cane in one hand and the support of a retro robot in the other.

Chen Qiongzhi smiled slightly and greeted:

"Long time no see, Mr. Zhao Guozi, how are you doing recently?"

"My body? Not good. I'm afraid it won't be long before I can only transplant my brain and become half a robot to continue to survive."

Zhao Guozi walked to the divine nucleus, supported his hand on it, and sighed softly.

Chen Qiongzhi said: "In fact, it is a good thing that Teacher Zhao Guozi decided to transplant earlier. If he delays any longer, I am afraid that the brain activity will be greatly weakened due to the decline of body functions."

"It's not that simple! I've lived in this place for most of my life, and the more I live, the less I understand."

Zhao Guozi shook his head and sighed: "I have changed my body. Although my brain is still there, my original senses and limbs are gone. My original preferences and interests will also probably change slowly. By then, will I still be myself?"

Chen Qiongzhi said: "Teacher, you are joking. Even for humans, the countless atoms in our bodies are changing and renewing at any time, but the soul remains unchanged, and we are still ourselves."

Zhao Guozi grinned: "Hehe, you can just lie to others with these words, no need to say more, just wait for me to figure it out myself..."

"So, what are you planning to do with such a handsome guy today? What, have you thought about getting married? Not bad, your taste is not bad, just not as good as mine back then, but he's still pretty good-looking. That's right, if you have a baby, you can bring it to me to play with when you have time. These robots are still too boring."

Chen Qiongzhi said awkwardly:

"Teacher, you are too kind. This is a student from our special class. I brought him here because he is currently using virtual reality to explore ancient ruins. He cracked the detection system there and is now trying to dismantle the launch system of the divine light bomb."

Zhao Guozi's eyes, which originally had a bit of decadence, suddenly brightened up, and he turned his eyeballs and looked at Li Yi.

"You cracked the detection system of the divine light bomb? What technology did you use to crack it?"

Li Yi said:

"It's not a technical hack. I just found the hidden location of the detection system, and then used my divine skills and mecha skills to remotely destroy it in the underground passage."

Zhao Guozi was a little disappointed: "Brute force cracking? Well, I thought the technology out there had evolved to the point where I should be buried. I didn't expect that after so many years, the brute force cracking method is still the same. It's not sophisticated at all."

Chen Qiongzhi explained:

"Teacher, although Li Yi's cracking is also considered brute force, it is much more skillful than the reckless brute force cracking. He is definitely a rare talent."

"I came here today hoping that the teacher could help me teach Li Yi all the theories about the divine light bullet that you researched."

"As long as he successfully verifies it in virtual reality, your theory will have a practical basis, right?"

Zhao Guozi nodded and said:

"It sounds good, but the question is, isn't he a mecha master? Is he sure he can learn something as complicated as mine?"

“Why not have a mechanic go in and try to disassemble it?”

"Don't waste the little time I have left by not being able to teach you anything."

"If that's the case, I might as well enjoy my last moments."

Zhao Guozi's words were very impolite.

But Chen Li was not angry.

Because Chen Qiongzhi understood Zhao Guozi's character, sometimes he was just so straightforward and there was no way he could change.

Li Yi didn't hear any malicious intent from Zhao Guozi.

Such an old man, who obviously possesses such outstanding technical level, has devoted most of his life to this corner and deserves respect.

Moreover, he was about to enter the end of his life journey. Wouldn't it be right for him to want to have his last moments? After thinking about it, Li Yi said:

"Teacher Zhao Guozi, I have always been interested in the knowledge related to divine weapons, and I have a certain foundation myself. If it is convenient for you, you can send me the relevant information and I will try to study it myself. What do you think? Of course, if possible, I hope the information is comprehensive enough."

Zhao Guozi laughed and said:

"What a confident young man! According to my original character, I was going to reject you."

"But maybe I'm dying soon, so I don't have such a bad temper. Since you said so, I'll pack everything up and send it to you."

Pack it all up?

Li Yi's eyes lit up: "Thank you, Teacher Zhao Guozi."

As he spoke, he took out his personal communicator and added Zhao Guozi as a friend.

Zhao Guozi was also happy and started working on the spot, sending out documents one by one as if they were free of charge.

Seeing this, Chen Qiongzhi no longer forced Li Yi to study with Zhao Guozi.

After all, it would be a waste of time for Li Yi to stay here to study for too long.

It would be great if he could find time to do it himself.

Of course, I was afraid that Li Yi wouldn’t understand the information…

Thinking of this, Chen Qiongzhi said:

"Teacher, if I have any questions about Li Yi's study materials, can I ask you?"

"As long as it's not something too basic, feel free."

As he spoke, Zhao Guozi put his hands behind his back and walked back to the workshop with the help of a crutch, taking one step forward and one step back.

The robot beside him wanted to come up to help, but he waved it away.

"If you have anything to say, please come next time. I'm sleepy and need a nap. I don't want to make any noise."

Chen Qiongzhi had no choice but to leave the workshop with Li Yi.

Walking out of the corridor, Chen Qiongzhi asked:

"Li Yi, are you sure you can understand all this information?"

"It's okay. If you don't understand, you can check the intranet or major knowledge bases."

"Okay, if you get stuck, remember to ask Teacher Zhao Guozi and keep in touch with him at all times. If he doesn't reply within six hours, you must tell me immediately."

Chen Qiongzhi instructed carefully.

Li Yi understood that Chen Qiongzhi was worried that Zhao Guozi would pass away quietly while falling asleep.

After thinking for a while, Li Yi asked, "Is it true that Mr. Zhao Guozi refused to undergo the brain transplant surgery because he was afraid that he would no longer be himself?"

Chen Qiongzhi shook her head and said:

"I don't know. Teacher Zhao Guozi is a very strange person. I have never understood him, but I admire him very much and I am very grateful to him."

There was a hint of loneliness in his words.

I think that Zhao Guozi, the elder, probably occupied a similar ecological niche as his grandfather in Chen Qiongzhi's growth experience.

Although Li Yi did not know the specific past of the two, he came to this conclusion by looking at the details of their communication and their facial expressions.

…

After returning to the training hall, Li Yi wanted to challenge Chen Qiongzhi to another match to stimulate her and speed up the generation of the fourth divine gene.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qiongzhi's personal communication kept ringing, as if there was some urgent matter.

Helpless, Li Yi could only watch Chen Qiongzhi leave.

"Chen Qiongzhi's expression this time seems more solemn than ever before."

Li Yi touched his chin and thought to himself, "I hope it's not bad news."

As a result, the next day, bad news really came.

When Li Yi learned the news, it was Cai Xiaodong who broke the news: "Oh my god, this is a big deal, the advance team is wiped out!"

"A mid-level mecha master and four senior junior mecha masters all died in the fifth level!"

"The instructor of Class 1 has already informed us of this matter. I guess the instructor will also explain it to us once our training begins!"

(End of this chapter)