“To be honest, even after hearing your explanation, I still have doubts about this report.”
“Most of the theories, procedures, and steps written in the report are based on your speculation.”
“Strictly speaking, they completely contradict Modern Scientific Theory.”
Li Dingyuan set down the report and shook his head helplessly.
Kong Ji was also somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.
If Zhang Zhaoyang had been examining the report, there would not have been any problems. However, with someone like Li Dingyuan, a leading figure in the medical field, the result was different.
There was no theoretical basis at all, and there were too many loopholes.
Just as he was about to take the report back, Li Dingyuan suddenly changed the subject.
“But no matter what, the existence of the White Mist itself is a form of Matter that cannot be explained by Modern Science. Sometimes, letting your imagination run free can instead produce unexpected Effects.”
“It is just like the Cultivation Method. Before it was studied and developed, who would have dared to believe in it?”
“Therefore, I support you.”
“Since you were able to propose a practical Cultivation Technique Theory, proposing an Alchemy method is not entirely without the possibility of success!”
Li Dingyuan patted Kong Ji on the shoulder and smiled. “I will help you submit this report. As for whether it succeeds in the end, I cannot decide that, but I will put in a good word for you. Ultimately, it will depend on the decision of the High-level Personnel.”
“What do you think?”
Kong Ji had originally thought there was no chance at all, and the words asking for the report back were already at the tip of his tongue. Who would have thought that Li Dingyuan would ultimately agree? He was immediately overjoyed. “All right, thank you, Professor.”
Seeing this, Li Dingyuan smiled. “There is no need to thank me. I am doing this for the sake of researching the White Mist as well.”
That was true.
Even so, Kong Ji could still sense Li Dingyuan’s goodwill toward him.
If it had been someone else, Li Dingyuan might not necessarily have agreed to submit something like this, which had never been supported by any proven theory.
Of course, the fact that the Cultivation Technique Theory had been partially proven was also one reason.
As was the teacher-student-like friendship they had developed over the past few months.
Li Dingyuan said, “However, you cannot sit idle either. After the report is submitted, you must also Prepare yourself and study Alchemy more carefully. If you can truly succeed in exchanging for the Twisted Leaf Pine Cone, then it will be your turn to take the stage!”
“I understand!”
Kong Ji replied solemnly.
This time, Zhang Zhaoyang would not appear again. Everything would depend on him.
“Good that you understand.”
Li Dingyuan carefully put away the report and continued, “There is one more matter. The existence of the two Crystal Stones is far too important. Even though the Pine Cone is equally important, it is ultimately a two-for-one exchange. I will propose using one type for the exchange at the High-level Personnel meeting and see how those above react. If we can save one type, that is one type saved.”
“If we need to exchange for any other Precious Materials in the future, they may come in handy.”
Kong Ji naturally had no objections.
“All right. I will follow your arrangements, Professor.”
The White Mist Investigation Bureau was an important newly established department directly under the authority of the highest leader in the Domestic government. It also had the highest-ranking figures from both the military and political spheres serving in key positions.
The bureau had nine teams in total, distributed among the three major bases.
Each team was further divided into External Affairs and internal affairs.
External Affairs was responsible for combat, alert duty, and security, while internal affairs was responsible for researching the White Mist. Members ranged from Level 3 to Level 1, each performing their own duties with clearly defined authority.
Because of the importance of the White Mist, the High-level Personnel within the Investigation Bureau basically organized a High-level Personnel meeting once a week. Its main purposes were to share resources among the three major bases and discuss major issues.
Those attending were the highest-ranking Big Shots, the Captains of each team, and other members who had reached Level 1 positions.
Inside a concealed room at the Kunlun Base.
Li Dingyuan was participating in this week’s high-level Video conference.
“The next topic is the exchange of White Crystals for Superhuman Serum.”
A dignified-looking middle-aged man in his fifties was displayed on a Screen in the room. Facing the camera, he said, “Professor Li, you proposed this motion, and everyone present has read the submitted report.”
“However, the importance of White Crystals is unparalleled. Is it necessary to use them to exchange for something that has not yet been confirmed?”
This man had Sharp Facial Features and an imposing bearing. He had come from the military and later, after leaving the armed forces, held an important position in the official government. His specific identity Information could be found online, and his life history and promotion record could be seen in various encyclopedias.
Everything from which University he had graduated to what position he currently held was recorded clearly.
The man himself was also a Big Shot who frequently appeared on Television.
However, these were all the public Messages released about him. No one knew that he also served as the director of the White Mist Investigation Bureau, overseeing all affairs of the three major bases.
“Director Bai.”
To show his respect, Li Dingyuan stood up.
“Although there is currently no empirical evidence confirming that the specific ingredients of the Superhuman Serum are the Twisted Leaf Pine Cone, after repeated testing by the Professors at the Kunlun Base, there is still a 99.999% possibility. At that probability, a mistake is essentially impossible.”
“Unless there is another form of Matter in the World with the same composition as the Twisted Leaf Pine Cone.”
Li Dingyuan explained slowly while displaying various research reports.
These reports had actually already been submitted, and Director Bai also had a copy in his hands.
“Sit down.”
Director Bai raised a hand to signal him. “I am not very familiar with research-related matters. Since all the experts have confirmed it, that means it has basically been confirmed that the Superhuman Serum in the hands of the people from M Country was indeed manufactured from a Twisted Leaf Pine Cone affected by the White Mist.”
“That is correct.”
Li Dingyuan nodded.
“However, even so, there is actually no need to take out two types of Crystal Stones for the exchange. But Level 3 Researcher Kong Ji from the Kunlun Base has proposed a conjecture regarding Alchemy, and the relevant feasibility report has also been placed before everyone.”
“From a professional perspective, this report has too many loopholes and cannot be verified. The report itself simply cannot stand.”
“However, the White Mist itself cannot be explained by Modern Scientific Theory, and the Spiritual Energy Revival Theory and Cultivation Method previously proposed by Researcher Kong have already been proven.”
“Therefore, I believe we can give it a try.”
“In any case, although the two types of Crystal Stones are rare, their source is in our hands. Exchanging them for an item of great research value to our side would, in my opinion, bring more benefits than drawbacks.”
Li Dingyuan spoke eloquently, with reason and evidence behind every word.
Director Bai asked again, “What you say does make some sense, but there is one problem. In a one-for-one exchange, will the people from M Country agree?”
“That is a concern.” Li Dingyuan nodded. “I have similar worries myself. If all else fails, we can exchange two for one.”
“Although it may seem like we would be at a disadvantage, the Twisted Leaf Pine Cone is currently the only White Mist Creation that might possibly be used for Pill Refining.”
“Therefore, after careful consideration, I think the exchange is acceptable.”
“You must understand that when Spiritual Energy is completely revived in the future, White Mist Creations will undoubtedly be the most important resource. If we exchange some of them now for important Supplies that we cannot obtain at present, it is difficult to say that we would be losing out.”
Exchanging Crystal Stones for Twisted Leaf Pine Cones had the greatest disadvantage of giving the people from M Country more samples. However, if they wanted to continue their research and development afterward, they would ultimately be like rootless duckweed.
The greatest advantage was that the Domestic side would obtain the most scarce and important Supplies available today.
The Twisted Leaf Pine Cone was unique. None of the three major bases in the Domestic territory possessed one, and in fact, only the people from M Country had one anywhere in the entire World.
After hearing Li Dingyuan’s analysis, the Big Shots attending the meeting nodded as they listened.
“The analysis does make some sense.” Someone voiced his agreement. “In the short term, we would certainly lose out, but in the long term, we would gain more. Although Alchemy does indeed look like something impossible to achieve, when it comes to that young man Kong Ji, it gives people a different feeling. After reading it several times, I suddenly feel that it may not be entirely unreasonable.”
“I agree.”
“Then let us make the exchange.”
“That young fellow Kong Ji does have some ability. I remember that when the Cultivation Technique Theory was first proposed, everyone present also expressed opposition. Yet now we have already seen a Harvest. Considering that, I think exchanging two types of Crystal Stones for one Twisted Leaf Pine Cone is not a loss.”
Another person gave a bitter smile. “That may be how it sounds, but I still feel that this report is like an absurd fantasy, or perhaps the wild imaginings of a child, fabricated out of thin air.”
The people in the room began discussing it animatedly.