Equivalent exchange … Song Qing's mind seemed to be struck by lightning, and his soul seemed to be struck by something.
This kind of impact was like a poem passed down through the ages to a scholar.
Equivalent exchange was the unchanging principle of alchemy!
"Yes, that's right, it's like this …" Song Qing whispered to himself.
Every time he successfully refined something, the corresponding raw material would disappear or transform into something else.
This phenomenon had always existed, but very few people would notice it. Or maybe they noticed it, but they didn't think too much about it, not so deeply.
When our teacher taught us alchemy, he said that the essence of alchemy is not "change", but "transformation"!
"Equivalent exchange, so that's what it means …"
This brief sentence made this alchemy fanatic shudder.
After calming his excitement, Song Qing began to think about the meaning of the words "Edward Elric".
Is it a name?
How can there be such a strange name?
Is it a code, or some kind of code in the field of alchemy?
He couldn't figure it out, and his heart was itching.
Song Qing took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and couldn't wait to turn to the next page. He read the distorted and ugly words professionally and patiently.
The first sentence of the opening was: Enter the world of alchemy!
Is this teaching people to step into the field of alchemy?
How arrogant! Song Qing thought.
Alchemy had always been taught by word of mouth. The talented could get started in one and a half years, and the stupid could not achieve anything in thirty or fifty years.
The Celestial Commissioner still didn't have a proper textbook.
However, the words in the preface gave Song Qing enough patience.
"Section 1: Changes and properties of matter. There are many examples in nature that the naked eye can't see. These examples make up matter, and there are many interactions between matter and constantly changes …
"I classify these changes as: chemical changes and physical changes …"
Song Qing went into deep thought as he read.
What is chemistry?
What is atom?
What am I looking at?
Why do I know every word, but when they are put together, I can't understand it?
The classics of the sages even had notes. Why didn't you have anything here?!
However, Song Qing did not come out empty-handed. He was keenly aware that this was an unparalleled Heavenly Book.
It explained the true nature of the world and pointed out the most essential structure of all things in the world.
Song Qing's body trembled slightly. For a moment, he wanted to tear the book apart. This was a mystery that only gods could know. Mortals should not pry into it.
But in the depths of his heart, there was another force supporting him. It was the most primitive desire for knowledge.
The alchemy room was silent.
The people in white looked at each other, not daring to disturb him. They were deeply worried about Senior Brother Song Qing's unpredictable expression.
"Senior Brother, are you thinking about some unacceptable alchemy again?"
"Yeah. Last year, he tried to refine a cat's flesh into a tree so that even if he cut off his head, he could grow it back. However, he was grounded by the Supervisor for a month."
Song Qing was immersed in his own world. He was afraid and excited at the same time. As he read, his eyes suddenly lit up. That was because he saw the detailed alchemy explanation on how to refine tax silver.
Step 1: First, filter the brine and purify the sodium chloride (refined salt).
Step 2: Steam the brine dry, precipitate the crystals, and melt them at a high temperature of 800 degrees Celsius.
Step 3: Pay attention! This step was the key to refining tax silver. Whether it was successful or not depended on it.
Song Qing's eyes lit up. Finally, he was finally going to solve the problem that had troubled him and his junior brothers for a long time.
This was really a divine book.
Song Qing realized that he had reached the end of the page. He drooled on his fingertips and couldn't wait to flip to the next page.
It was blank!
Song Qing: "???"
That's it?!
There was nothing else?
What was the third step? Why was there no record? Who wrote this book? This kind of book that was written out of context deserved to be cut into pieces.
Song Qing spat out a mouthful of blood.
Song Qing opened his mouth and forgot something. He said in a low voice, "Who sent this book?"
"I didn't pay attention."
"I didn't listen."
"I forgot."
His junior brothers' answers were unusually truthful.
Song Qing immediately went downstairs and found the disciple who had received Arrester Wang. He asked him about the details.
This was a trade … Song Qing came to this conclusion after analyzing it.
"Senior brother, what's wrong with you?" The junior brothers in white chased him downstairs.
"What's wrong with this book?"
Song Qing's expression was incomparably serious. He swept his gaze across everyone's faces. "Junior brothers, listen to me. This is an opportunity for the Celestial Commissioner to rise rapidly. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Alchemy may usher in unprecedented glory. "
…
Sheep Pavilion.
Two carriages slowly drove on the official road. The two great scholars who had just finished their sweet talk were sitting in the carriages.
Xu Xinnian and a group of classmates were riding horses and lagged behind the carriages.
"I shouldn't have told the truth just now." Xu Xinnian was a little regretful.
The two great scholars quarreled and were about to fight. Xu Xinnian said bluntly, "Actually, teacher and Mr. Mubai were just trying to obtain a legendary poem."
The scene was very awkward.
Although he stopped the two great scholars from quarreling, Xu Xinnian also realized that it was wrong to tell the truth.
"Mother is right. I've never been good with words. I have to change!" Xu Xinnian reflected for the nth time in his life.
He reached into his bosom and touched the warm jade pendant. Xu Xinnian looked into the distance happily. Just as he was feeling happy, a figure galloping towards him appeared in his sight.
After a while, the silhouette of the figure came into view. It was his father, Xu Pingzhi.
Xu Xinnian stilled. He squeezed the horse's abdomen and went to meet the carriage.
"Father, why have you come … …" Finishing, Xu Xinnian's heart sank. His father's expression caused him to sense that the matter was very bad, even though he knew nothing about it.
Xu Pingzhi reported the matter to Xu Xinnian as quickly as possible.
The son of Assistant Minister Zhou teased his younger sister on the street … … almost trampled Lingyin to death … … Big Brother was taken to the Ministry of Justice … … Xu Xinnian's mind heated up and his blood surged.
"Nian 'er, your big brother's life depends on you."
"Father, don't be anxious." Many thoughts flashed through Xu Xinnian's mind. He quickly had an idea. He turned his horse around and forced the carriage to stop. He said loudly, "Teacher, Mr. Mubai, I have a request."
The curtain was lifted. Zhang Shen and Li Mubai poked their heads out. "What is it?"
"My elder brother is in trouble. Please, Teacher and Mr. Mubai, save him." Xu Xinnian repeated what his father had told him.
Zhang Shen stared at him and said gravely, "Is it that scholar who wrote 'Do not worry that there is no friend on the road ahead, who in the world does not know of you?'"
His voice was serious as though this was very important.
"Yes!" Xu Xinnian nodded.
Zhang Shen was about to speak when Li Mubai interrupted him from the carriage. "Cijiu, leave the matter of your elder brother to me. You and your teacher return to the academy first."
"Hmph!" Zhang Shen snorted coldly. "Unrelated people, do not meddle. I will take care of the matter of my student. "
Xu Pingzhi was overjoyed. He hadn't expected his son to have such a great reputation.
"Teacher, Mr. Mubai, my elder brother has been taken to the Ministry of Justice. Please go quickly before something unexpected happens," Xu Xinnian said urgently.
There was no need to argue at this time.
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