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Chapter 58: The Magic Experiment on Track
Chapter 58: The Magic Experiment on Track
"Curse of Evil!"
In the laboratory, Qin Mu Ye, Chen Lu, and Luo She, along with a video link to the high echelons of Wen Country, were watching a lab researcher cast the Curse of Evil on a monkey.
A distinct crimson magical glow struck the monkey with lightning speed, visibly weakening it in the blink of an eye.
This scene excited both those present and those watching via video. It seemed the project was finally on the right track, having taken only three days.
"Mr. President, I think our cooperation can advance further," Qin Mu Ye said.
The President of Wen Country smiled broadly, "Of course, I will allocate one billion in research funds for you to manage, Mr. Scholar. When the time comes—"
"Mr. President, I'm not talking about funds, but the knowledge I need. Your currency, and even your entire financial system, is nothing more than waste paper and code to me, utterly useless."
"This time, I need all the knowledge from the first and second reforms, not just the research funds. I hope you understand, Mr. President."
Funds? What good would they do? Was he playing dumb with him?
Moreover, even if he didn't say it, would the institute not apply for the funds anyway?
How could that be possible? The success of this artificial element was technically trivial for Qin Mu Ye, but for Wen Country, which had no elements and relied on magic to advance society, this was a crucial step.
On the other side of the video, the Wen Country President and his cabinet exchanged glances and quickly reached a consensus.
"Of course, Mr. Scholar, but we also need your sincerity, such as the magic system you possess."
Everyone was negotiating a deal; talking about friendship would be foolish.
"Fine, I will share the training and growth process of mages with your country, but please note, I cannot guarantee complete compatibility," Qin Mu Ye thought for a moment, preparing to exchange the lineage from the Mage Transition Voucher.
This knowledge was valuable to Qin Mu Ye before he learned it, but after learning, the Voucher itself was the valuable part. The knowledge within it had already become his, and using it for profit was a form of waste utilization. After all, he could still use it even after sharing it.
"Mr. Scholar, we are talking about two eras of scientific systems, which include but are not limited to weapons, medicine, materials, and more." The President of Wen Country was clear; it was not enough.
Qin Mu Ye also guessed it was not enough. Although this knowledge was outdated, for Qin Mu Ye and his territory, combining it with the magic system could lead to a qualitative leap.
"Add a warrior, a profession that perfectly fits your country's martial arts. This is my bottom line, as for your country, these two professions and the knowledge from the first and second reforms are equally important."
Both sides were the buyer and the seller, naturally haggling over price.
With only 30 days, they couldn't afford to be stubborn and secretive; it would be foolish to treat this knowledge as a precious treasure.
Of course, he wanted to quickly convert this magical knowledge into scientific knowledge he lacked, to build a foundation. Did they think he was here to show off and embarrass others?
After some negotiation, Qin Mu Ye finally added the Curse of Weakness and the Disintegration Ray, two Death magic spells, as additional conditions, thus securing the necessary knowledge.
However, he was also devious. Both the warrior and magic systems did not include secret techniques, only the corresponding training and growth methods. The magic system was even more deceptive; to achieve a military-grade level, one would need the magical power of a great mage who could die alongside deities. Otherwise, it was simply out of the question.
He was able to make magic reach a military-grade level due to the rules of The Lord's Era.
Qin Mu Ye was also speculating that the other party might have left a backhand in the knowledge he needed. One should not have the heart to harm others, but one must always be on guard.
Caution was the key. Now, he was under someone else's roof, and it was a situation he could not avoid.
The martial artists of the nation were quite formidable. A Dan Embracing Master had the strength of a 2nd-rank hero unit, which was a level 20+.
Their attributes were not high, but their skills and talents were truly numerous.
They could even partially resist magic to some extent. For example, the Curse of Weakness could reduce the opponent's attack power, but the opponent's skills could directly add damage during attacks, bypassing the attack power attribute.
Although they were made of flesh and blood, a Dan Embracing Master could dodge bullets, albeit with certain techniques and limitations. But their reflexes were indeed quite formidable.
Resisting bullets directly was out of the question. Magic Blood might be able to withstand it, but a Dan Embracing Master could not, due to their low physical attributes.
Moreover, martial artists of the nation would experience a decline in qi and blood in their later years. Unless they could make their internal energy perfectly balanced and thus lock in their qi and blood to become a Dan Embracing Master, but how many could actually succeed?
Currently, there were only seven recorded Dan Embracing Masters.
However, if magic could shine, it might push the nation's martial arts to a higher level.
Wen Country had few Dan Embracing Masters, but the lower ranks of Huahua, Anan, and Mingming martial artists were numerous and in their prime.
The knowledge Qin Mu Ye needed naturally included the nation's martial arts, but due to the limitations of the era, it was unlikely to be as optimized as modern martial arts.
It might also include some martial arts schools that no one practiced anymore. The recorded ones definitely wouldn't be given, as they had their own lineages, and it would be problematic if it became a big issue.
Qin Mu Ye was not too concerned about this. The nation's martial arts were somewhat surprising, but for him, they were just an additional benefit.
After the negotiations concluded, Qin Mu Ye let out a sigh of relief and continued to oversee the research on magic while learning various knowledge on his own.
The knowledge from the first and second reforms would take three days to be delivered to Qin Mu Ye, as organizing and summarizing it required time.
Therefore, Qin Mu Ye did not hand over the legacies of the mage and warrior yet. However, to show his sincerity, he provided the Disintegration Ray magic.
From this moment on, the greatest benefit was not the so-called dungeon rewards or the skill called Lord's Summon, but the crystallization of an entire civilization, even those that had been phased out, carrying accumulations that ordinary people could not achieve.
Moreover, collaborating with Wen Country to research magic would allow Qin Mu Ye to gain a deeper understanding of the essence of this magical energy, enabling him to better modify the spirits. He even wanted to touch upon belief and the soul, aiming for champion-level modifications.
A magical civilization might not be enough, but with the addition of hypnotism and psychological suggestion from a technological civilization, as well as The Lord's Era, he was confident he could achieve his goals.
Especially since the nation's martial arts also involved records and training in these mental aspects. With enough champion-level spirits, his territory would soar to new heights.
(End of Chapter)
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