Chapter 1743 - 1745: Rapid Changes
In Nanshan City, at the City Lord Mansion, Lu Xiaobu was drinking tea.
It had been three days since the battle at the black market near Yiji Mansion.
That battle lost its thrill once it suddenly sped up.
With Lu Xiaobu’s discreet assistance, Sao Bao killed Mei Tingluan, resulting in mutual defeats for the two Out-of-Body Stage opponents, who then retreated separately.
From that moment on, Sao Bao replaced Lu Xiaobu’s position in Yiji Mansion’s eyes as the object they must eliminate!
Having realized this, Sao Bao promptly began his escape.
It was heard that Yiji Mansion had seized Sao Bao’s black market of many years these past two days but hadn’t gained much benefit.
In any case, both sides were now locked into a fight to the death.
Yiji Mansion wouldn’t allow the escape of someone who holds the key to unlocking their collar, while Sao Bao, having just planted the seed for leading his people to great achievements, clearly wasn’t willing to submit again!
Lu Xiaobu, however, left there calmly, bringing Wan Jian and Xiao Rou back to the four towns of Gourd Island.
Seeing Lu Xiaobu return safely, the four city lords all breathed a sigh of relief, reassured.
Even the Nascent Soul Stage individuals from Hengqin City and Yuchi City came to check up, expressing their concern.
As for his economical master—Yang Feng, she didn’t show much concern, but Lu Xiaobu saw it in her eyes. Clearly, she couldn’t bring herself to express it in front of everyone.
Meanwhile, on the Blood Continent side, these three days were extremely busy.
Firstly, the transmitting station was already established, currently maintained by manpower to keep the reception station in an environment resembling the Heavenly Dynasty.
With this setup, many people could enter the Blood Continent directly without needing special escorts, playing various roles.
This elevated the development of the Blood Continent to a new level.
According to Elder Yu, the next plan was to build a steel city centered around the core and based on the reception station, thereby taking a decisive step in conquering the Blood Continent.
Additionally, this could be the basis for defense against Blood Beast attacks.
Lu Xiaobu had no objections, allowing them to showcase their talents as much as possible!
Over at Xiao Zhi’s area, there wasn’t much progress; the few topics he raised were undergoing difficult research.
However, news from the research institute at the Heavenly Dynasty brought a new update: they redefined Spiritual Energy as Spiritual Pressure.
It’s complicated, but rather simply put, you could understand it as something similar to air pressure.
Once the definition and testing method for Spiritual Pressure were released, the research into Spiritual Energy made a big leap forward.
The sudden transformation into superpower users following Spiritual Energy’s resurgence, why those from small worlds experience explosive progress in cultivation upon entering large worlds, all had relatively correct explanations.
Xiao Zhi also immediately conducted corresponding research outside the reception station, planning several different levels of Spiritual Pressure Rooms, hoping to guide ordinary people to gradually become Cultivators by controlling Spiritual Pressure, reducing risks.
It’s also heard that they have restructured the energy levels for Cultivators, claiming that realms don’t represent everything—data is the only truth, which is quite interesting.
Today was the successful construction day of the first Spiritual Pressure Room, and Lu Xiaobu was waiting here, planning to see it to prevent any accidents.
Judging time as about right, Lu Xiaobu opened the passage to the Blood Continent and walked in.
Inside the Blood Continent.
The atmosphere here was still bustling, with all sorts of new machines moving forward that Lu Xiaobu had never seen.
With the success of the reception station, these people compressed its principle into various large machines, allowing workers to briefly operate outside.
Although the time wasn’t long, it was enough to double efficiency.
"Young Master, you’ve arrived!"
Shi Yi hurried over, greeting warmly.
At this moment, he was no longer dressed in animal leather, but in casual clothes, with sunglasses on his nose, and covered in tattoos, looking like a thug.
This kid and his brother had been noticed by an old researcher from Elder Yu’s team, along with Mr. Wang.
The research claimed that by comparing them, the route of physical energy flow could be found.
Shi Yi was willing to contribute, especially since the food here was so... ahem, but no! He wasn’t just doing it for culinary delight!
"So, is the Spiritual Pressure Room ready?" Lu Xiaobu asked.
"It’s ready, and we’re testing it; I’ll take you there!" Shi Yi replied eagerly.
In these past two days, he got used to the new terminology, so he wasn’t too confused.
On their way, many people greeted Shi Yi, displaying friendliness, which surprised Lu Xiaobu a bit.
"Hehe, I’ve occasionally helped save people recently." Shi Yi scratched his head, smiling.
Since the Blood Continent was newly developed, even Bai Qi, its creator, might not fully understand its specific circumstances, leading to various dangers and accidents.
However, Shi Yi was uniquely advantaged in the Blood Continent, not only unaffected by Blood Qi, he occasionally absorbed some of it, assisting with handling these accidents.
Many people felt grateful toward him, even saying they would make matchmaking arrangements for him.
"Great, what about your younger brother?" Lu Xiaobu chuckled.
"He..." Shi Yi looked a bit embarrassed, then pointed ahead: "My brother is with Senior Li Bai doing some rap or something..."
"Rap!" Lu Xiaobu laughed heartily.
While speaking, Li Bai, with a white beard and a hip-hop cap, approached with Shi Er.
Their outfits had changed too: Shi Er wore baggy clothes with a big gold chain around his neck, walking with a swagger, muttering "Yo yo yo..."
This pair looked particularly comical, and people nearby were smirking.
Yet, the two seemed to enjoy themselves.
After watching a small spectacle, the group reached the newly established reception station.
It was a semicircular structure with a fifteen-meter radius, filled with various modern and futuristic elements, appearing grand.
East of the station was an elliptical structure about three meters high, where Xiao Zhi’s team was conducting various tests and checks, appearing very busy.
This must be the newly constructed Spiritual Pressure Room.
Seeing this, Lu Xiaobu couldn’t help but feel excited—imagine if the Heavenly Dynasty could express all these Cultivation World concepts with data, what scenario would unfold in the future?!