(Congratulations to Sinful Pride for becoming the new leader of this book. Thank you.)
At that moment, Shen Lang, who was already exhausted, suddenly became extremely energetic.
He quickly scanned and interpreted the information.
This gem was indeed an ancient item. What was even more bizarre was that it was actually … beneficial.
Many tribes in the ancient civilization would wear this item. Some used it as a brooch, while others used it as a hairpin.
What was its use?
To strengthen the nerves and the brain.
This kind of gem can release a very special kind of energy wave, it can have a strong stimulation to the human nervous system.
After a long period of stimulation, the nerves of ancient humans would become faster, and their mental thinking would become sharper.
This was a little strange.
There were electric shock therapies on modern Earth, but most of them were for mental illness.
This was similar to training muscles.
Going to the gym for high-intensity training was to tear the old muscle tissue and then reorganize it to make it stronger.
Sky-sea Pavilion gave this special gem to Ning Yuanxian through Crown Prince Ning Yi. Of course, it was not to strengthen his nerves and thinking.
The physique of ancient humans was far stronger than that of the people of this world. Just look at the Mulan baby.
Therefore, this thing could strengthen the brain and nerves of ancient humans. But for Ning Yuanxian, it was basically a destructive blow, causing his entire nervous system to be paralyzed.
It was like an overload of electricity, and the computer crashed.
Of course, the computer might have been burned.
As for Ning Yuanxian's brain, Shen Lang carefully examined it. There were no obvious external injuries.
Perhaps the energy released by this gem was only for a moment. If it had been any longer, Ning Yuanxian's entire brain would have been completely destroyed.
In this ancient book, this gem was called the Nightmare Stone.
Because many ancient humans used it to stimulate the nerves and brain, one of the side effects was that it could easily cause nightmares.
Therefore, as time went by, people stopped using its original name and called it the Nightmare Stone.
Regarding this Nightmare Stone, this ancient book used forty to fifty thousand words, and there were hundreds of pictures.
But what Shen Lang wanted to find was a solution.
He read tens of thousands of words again.
In the end, Shen Lang came up with two plans.
The first plan was to strengthen Ning Yuanxian's body so that he could awaken with his own strength.
For example, if this Nightmare Stone was given to Mulan, not only would it not be a bad thing, it could even make her stronger.
However, Shen Lang could not make Ning Yuanxian stronger.
First of all, he couldn't find a second Marrow Cleansing Essence.
Secondly, even if he could find it, Ning Yuanxian was not a person who had transformed his bloodline.
What was a Bloodline Metamorphoser?
It was almost a kind of atavism. The humans of this world had some bloodline characteristics that showed some characteristics of ancient humans.
Wu Tuzi was one, and so was Mulan.
But Ning Yuanxian was absolutely not one of them.
Therefore, the Marrow Cleansing Essence had no effect on Ning Yuanxian.
The second plan.
He was still making a fuss about this Nightmare Dream Stone.
First of all, it's a good thing. In the ancient world, it was created to strengthen the mind and nerves.
Moreover, it had evolved into many things.
For example, memory slicing.
Another example would be brain therapy.
Many people suffered from severe trauma or lack of oxygen in the brain, resulting in the loss of consciousness in the brain. In other words, they were vegetative.
This was an absolute conundrum in modern medicine.
Many cases of vegetative patients waking up were often reported on TV and in the newspapers, and they were called miracles.
However, miracles were called miracles because they were too rare.
In fact, most vegetative patients could not wake up. Moreover, modern medicine had almost no knowledge of treating vegetative patients.
There was nothing that could be done.
However, the ancient humans used this Nightmare Stone to treat vegetative patients.
It usually had a miraculous effect.
In other words, this Nightmare Dream Stone was a device that could be modified and adjusted.
It could release a powerful and stimulating energy wave that could instantly paralyze the nerves and brain.
It could also release another kind of energy wave that could strengthen the nerves of the person.
It could even release a very sharp and small-scale energy wave to perform memory slicing in a certain area of the brain.
It could also be modified to stimulate the awakening of vegetative patients.
In short, there were more than 15 different attributes recorded in this ancient book.
Doesn't it look like some kind of electronic device?
However, it was not at all. It didn't feel like science fiction at all.
This Nightmare Dream Stone device was made up of all kinds of gems and hundreds of special metal pieces.
It was an object full of fantasy.
In other words, if Shen Lang wanted to save Ning Yuanxian, he had to modify this Nightmare Dream Stone first.
Shen Lang had tried to open it by force.
In the end, its self-destruction mechanism was triggered every time.
However, it was clearly written in the ancient book.
First, the activation of this Nightmare Dream Stone required a special environment.
What was a special environment?
It was a special magnetic field. Everyone knew that both Earth and this world had a magnetic field.
However, it was not the environment to open this Nightmare Dream Stone.
According to the ancient book, there was only one place that could open it.
That was the ancient relic. The magnetic field inside was different from the outside world.
Moreover, it could not be opened by force. Otherwise, the self-destruction mechanism would be triggered.
It had to be opened in a special way.
For example, a special electric current would automatically activate a certain part of it.
But where could Shen Lang find electric current in this world?
Friction to generate electricity?
This kind of static electricity was not enough.
Attracting lightning?
The electric current was too strong.
However, this was not a problem at all for Shen Lang. In fact, it was a piece of cake.
Using copper, iron, copper wire, and boiled potatoes, he could make a potato battery.
Of course, if there were no potatoes, sweet potatoes would do.
… …
When Prince Jin saw Shen Lang again, he could not help but be stunned.
He had never seen Shen Lang like this. Unshaven, disheveled hair, and black eyes.
Previously, Shen Lang had always been incomparably exquisite.
He still remembered when he went to the The South Kingdom to negotiate with Prince Jin. Not only was he spotless, but he also had a parasol and self-made sunscreen.
Right now, Shen Lang's personal image was probably at its worst.
"I want a few boiled sweet potatoes." Shen Lang said, "Also, go to the ancient relic under the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave."
Prince Jin said, "I'll get the key."
"No need." Shen Lang said, "Just outside the gate. There's no need to go inside. I need the special magnetic environment of the ancient relic."
"Okay." Prince Jin said, "Are you sure you don't want to go in? I really want you to go in and take a look. "
Shen Lang said, "Next time. I really don't have time this time."
… …
Two hours later!
Shen Lang and Prince Jin once again appeared in front of the ancient relic under the Ten Thousand Snakes Cave.
Shen Lang did not deliberately experience it before, but now he could feel that the air and magnetic field here were very special. It gave off a feeling of calmness.
"I'll wait for you at the other end of the bridge," Prince Jin said.
Shen Lang said, "No need. Brother Jin might be able to observe the process. This way, you will have a deeper understanding of the ancient civilization. "
"Okay!"
Next, Shen Lang began to perform some superficial magic.
He made a sweet potato battery as fast as he could.
Then, he used a metal probe to stimulate several points on the Nightmare Stone.
The sequence of stimulation at these points must be correct. Otherwise, not only would it not open, it would also trigger the self-destruction mechanism.
This was equivalent to the opening password of the Nightmare Stone.
There were hundreds of types of Nightmare Stones in the ancient books, and each type had a different opening password.
Here, Shen Lang prayed that the opening password of the Nightmare Stone in front of him had not been changed. It would be best to use the public password, or all his previous efforts would be wasted.
Shen Lang's prayer was answered.
There was a slight noise.
The Nightmare Stone opened on its own, finally revealing its inner structure.
It was densely packed, beautiful, and complicated.
Seeing this, Prince Jin could not help but be a little stunned.
This gem was less than an inch in diameter, but its interior was so intricate and complicated?
Shen Lang sighed in amazement as well.
Because he could not scan the interior of this Nightmare Stone with his X-ray eyes. It was like an ordinary ruby.
Otherwise, Shen Lang would have noticed something was wrong with this thing.
Inside this Nightmare Stone, there were more than a hundred different kinds of gems, and then they were connected with various metal pieces.
Most of them were gold and platinum metal pieces.
Shen Lang took a deep breath, opened the box, and took out a homemade microscope.
Although the magnification was not as good as the modern microscope on Earth, it was enough for now.
He put on gloves, used special wooden tweezers, and began to modify this Nightmare Stone.
This Nightmare Stone was used by ancient humans to strengthen the nerves and thinking.
Shen Lang wanted to modify it into a Nightmare Stone that could save people in a vegetative state, and stimulate and awaken the brain.
The entire process was not difficult.
There were about 789 operations to be carried out.
There could not be any mistakes in every step.
Many of the metal pieces inside, and the gems were only millimeters in size.
Fortunately, Shen Lang was a brilliant doctor, and many of the surgeries he had performed were more detailed than this.
Modifying this Nightmare Stone was at least much easier than suturing the nerves.
Prince Jin held his breath as he watched Shen Lang's entire process.
It was really amazing.
This was like performing an execution in a snail's shell.
Shen Lang, who had not slept for a few days, did not have his hands tremble.
A full three hours later!
Shen Lang finished modifying the Nightmare Stone.
"Brother Jin, you haven't deciphered any of the ancient books, have you?" Shen Lang asked.
Prince Jin said, "His Majesty Jiang Li has deciphered over a hundred books, but he has not deciphered most of them. For our Great Nan Kingdom, we only need to digest the ancient books that His Majesty Jiang Li has deciphered. "
Shen Lang said, "I have deciphered most of them. When I have time, I will turn them into words and pictures, and then send them to you."
"Thank you."
After the modification was completed, Shen Lang reassembled the Nightmare Stone.
Once again, it became a complete gem.
Prince Jin held it in his hand and observed it carefully, but he could not find any cracks.
"His Majesty Jiang Li's ideal was to liberate the world's wisdom, liberate the world's productivity, and develop the ancient civilization, so that the people of the world could live a better life." Prince Jin said, "But some people firmly sealed it, ignorant of the people, hoping that the people of the world would still be primitive people."
… …
Back at the capital of the Great Nan Kingdom.
Shen Lang said, "Brother Jin, do you have such a patient here? He is still alive, with a heartbeat and breathing, but he can't wake up. He sleeps day after day. "
Prince Jin nodded. "Yes!"
A moment later, a man appeared in front of Shen Lang.
Shen Lang was stunned. So strong?
Of course, he was very thin at the moment, almost skin and bones.
Because he had slept for too long, his muscles were shrinking.
But his frame was shockingly large, almost as tall as the Big Fool.
It was another super huge man.
"His name is Sha Dun, the former number one warrior of the Western Region, the king of slave fights. In the arena, he killed countless tigers, leopards, and jackals. He could have continued his glorious life, but one day, his body suddenly changed and collapsed. His muscles and veins were all twisted, and he could not fight at all. He was as ugly as a ghost. "
Didn't this scene sound familiar?
Yes, it looked like joy after suffering.
"Then he was banished and became a beggar. It was miserable, but he couldn't die. Later, he was found by Grand Preceptor Sha Yin, who cured his strange disease and became the number one warrior under my command. "Prince Jin said," Although he was not as strong as your brother Da Zhuang, he was not far behind on the battlefield. But two years ago, he was besieged by dozens of experts in order to stop the enemy's infiltration and was seriously injured. Grand Preceptor Sha Yin saved him again, but he never woke up again. "
"Vegetative state." Shen Lang said.
Prince Jin said, "That's a very accurate word."
Shen Lang asked, "Then who were the people who sneaked in and attacked him?"
Prince Jin said, "People from the Black Water Platform and the South Sea Sword Sect."
Uh …
That was awkward.
More than two years ago, Ning Yuanxian was trying his best to assassinate Jin Jun.
Once again, he sent dozens of experts, but almost all of them were wiped out.
So to a certain extent, Ning Yuanxian was to blame for Sha Dun becoming a vegetative state.
Shen Lang said, "This person also has a special bloodline of Emperor Jiang Li, just like Lan Bao, joy after suffering, Tu Da, and Tu Er."
Prince Jin nodded. "Although Emperor Jiang Li is no longer here, he is like a star. After he fell and shattered, the fragments scattered in this world are all treasures."
Shen Lang said, "Next, I'm going to use this modified Nightmare Stone to save Sha Dun."
If it succeeded, it would mean that he could also save Ning Yuanxian.
If it failed …
Shen Lang said, "Jinjun, I'll have to trouble you to pierce these needles into the back of his head."
Prince Jin's martial arts were also very good, so he easily pierced the needles.
Shen Lang couldn't help but look at him.
Is your martial arts that good? I didn't see it at all.
"Bloodline metamorphosis," Prince Jin said.
Sure enough.
He pierced a few silver needles into the back of Sha Dun's head.
Shen Lang placed the modified Nightmare Stone on the silver needles and stimulated it with electric current.
Instantly …
The Nightmare Stone lit up.
Prince Jin's pupils shrank instinctively.
Because his senses were very sharp, he felt as if his pores were being burned at such a close distance.
The modified Nightmare Stone released a special energy wave that drilled into Sha Dun's brain.
The huge man's eyelids trembled violently.
Then, there was no longer any reaction.
Failed?
Ineffective?
However, just half a minute later.
The huge man sat up abruptly.
"What, what's going on!"
Shen Lang and Prince Jin were extremely surprised.
Was it so miraculous?
There was no buffer at all?
He woke up just like that? A miracle was created just like that?
This Ancient Nightmare Stone was really amazing.
"Senior Sword King, let's go, let's go!"
After waking up the huge man in a vegetative state, Shen Lang had no time to share the joy with Grand Preceptor Sha Yin.
Time was of the essence.
Shen Lang had already been gone for half a month, and the State of Yue's capital could undergo a huge upheaval at any time.
Shen Lang sat on the rattan chair, and the Sword King, Li Qianqiu, prepared to carry Shen Lang on his back and run.
Suddenly, a burly Sand Barbarian rushed over from the side and carried Shen Lang's rattan chair on his back, heading north.
Shen Lang immediately fell asleep on the rattan chair.
The burly Sand Barbarian stopped after sprinting for fifteen kilometers.
Another burly Sand Barbarian was waiting here, carrying Shen Lang's rattan chair as they headed north.
Just like that, they left the Great Nan Kingdom and entered the Qiang Kingdom in just two days.
Shen Lang didn't even wake up during this entire process.
When he woke up again, he was already in a large carriage.
He had already taken a bath, shaved his beard, and combed his hair.
Beside him, Wu Lie said, "Young Master, the meal is ready. Hurry up and eat."
Outside, thousands of Qiang Kingdom cavalrymen protected Shen Lang's carriage as they galloped madly in the direction of the State of Yue.
… … …
Meanwhile, at the King Selection Conference in the capital, an absurd scene unfolded.
"Ning Zheng, Ning Zheng, Ning Qi, Ning Zheng … …"
Everyone present didn't dare to breathe.
This was actually the result?
Did Zhengshi Ning find someone to contact him?
Not at all.
Then why had things turned out this way?
Hadn't all of the officials previously supported Ning Qi?
Previously, when Ning Yuanxian had publicly asked the officials of the State of Yue whether they supported Ning Zheng or Ning Qi, more than eighty percent of them had supported Ning Qi.
The reason for this was very simple.
They were the silent majority.
There were more than a hundred officials in the imperial court, but only ten percent of them had spoken up.
It was true that the officials of the Zhong Clan and the Zhu Clan could blot out the sun in the imperial court, but only the high-ranking officials were truly part of the Zhong Clan's faction.
Most of the remaining officials were affiliated with the Zhong Clan and the Zhu Clan, but they weren't directly related.
In the past, they would still have supported Ning Qi.
But the recent events had stirred them up too much. First, Ning Zheng's two miraculous victories.
Most importantly, Monarch Ning Yuanxian's sudden fall.
Of course, these officials actually didn't have a good impression of the Monarch, and they even hated him.
Monarch Ning Yuanxian was indeed harsh and unkind to his officials.
But he was still the Emperor.
Killing one's father and regent was too shocking.
Emotionally, the officials couldn't stand it. So in the anonymous King Selection Conference, the silent majority chose Ning Zheng.
As the votes were counted, Prince Lian, Queen Zhu, Zhu Hongzhu, Zhong E, Xue Che, and the others all had ugly expressions.
Too careless, too careless!
They had thought that the King Selection Conference was in the bag, but it turned out like this.
The consequences of murdering Ning Yuanxian were more serious than they had imagined.
Next, the situation became slightly better.
The higher the official's position, the more people would support Ning Qi, because the interests of the two were completely tied together.
Ning Qi's face was still as cold as a mountain.
Prince Lian's face was so gloomy that it seemed like it was about to drip water.
This couldn't go on.
Ning Zheng's vote lead was too much.
Ning Qi's votes increased as the official's position became higher.
But he couldn't take the risk. What if Ning Zheng was revealed to have more votes in the end?
Was he supposed to kill himself and overturn the result?
Immediately, Imperial Prince Lian lightly patted the chair, sending out a signal.
In order to show absolute fairness, the announcer was neither Ning Qi's nor Ning Zheng's party, but an official sent by the Empire.
After receiving Prince Lian's signal, something slipped out of his sleeve.
After picking up the vote, once Ning Qi's name was written on it, it would remain the same.
But once Ning Zheng's name was written on it, the item in his hand would gently stroke across the words, and the name on the paper would disappear, turning into a blank abstention vote.
"Ning Qi abstains, abstains, Ning Qi …"
The situation was too strange.
More and more abstention votes were coming.
The officials in the Imperial Court of the State of Yue couldn't help but murmur.
What was going on?
There weren't so many abstention votes just now. Why did they suddenly pour out?
Zhang Chong's son, Zhang Xun, stepped out and said, "Why are there so many abstention votes all of a sudden? This isn't normal. "
As soon as these words came out, the lower-ranking officials in the imperial court expressed their surprise.
There was definitely something fishy going on. There were no abstention votes just now, so why were there so many of them all of a sudden?
Was this a joke?
Zhang Xun said, "Imperial Uncle Ning Qi, I think there's a need to dispatch two officials to supervise the balloting process."
The imperial official said coldly, "Do you not trust this official's integrity?"
Zhang Xun said, "It's precisely for the sake of Your Excellency's reputation and the Empire's that there's a need for on-site supervision."
Imperial Uncle Ning Qi bowed. "Prince Lian, I think this makes sense."
Prince Lian shot to his feet and said coldly, "Ministers of the State of Yue, what is the meaning of this? How sacred is the monarch selection? Why did you abstain? Are you looking down on me? Are you dissatisfied with the Empire?
"The purpose of the monarch selection is for the civil and military officials to nominate a new monarch. In the end, all of you abstained. What other objections will there be?
"With so many abstention votes, even if a new crown prince is elected, it won't be fair.
"I hereby declare that the results of this monarch selection are invalid. Three days later, the King Selection Assembly resumed. At that time, no one is allowed to abstain. Everyone has to be responsible for their own choices, so it will no longer be a secret ballot. Three days later, the names and positions of all the officials will be written on the ballots, and they will be distributed to you. Everyone has one vote. "
Everyone was shocked by his words.
This … this was completely shameless?
This was a complete threat.
Ning Zheng was about to win, but the result was annulled?
Also, how could the rules and regulations of the King Selection Congress be changed so easily?
Once it was a secret ballot, who would dare to vote for Ning Zheng? Wouldn't they be afraid of retaliation?
This kind of behavior simply had no bottom line!
Prince Lian glanced at Empress Zhu.
Madam Zhu said, "I am a woman, I don't have any opinions of my own. Shangshu Tai, Bureau of Military Affairs, what do you think?"
Zhu Hongzhu said, "This old subject feels that, since it is the King Selection Conference, the subjects should be responsible for their own choices."
Zhong E said, "This subject feels the same way."
The Prime Ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Deputy Envoys of the Bureau of Military Affairs were overwhelmingly in favor of Prince Lian's proposal.
Ning Qi alone could not overturn the heavens.
Thus, the royal court decided that the King Selection Conference was invalid.
Three days later, it would be restarted.
This scene is familiar, right?
It's similar to Yuan Shikai's style.
The results of the selection do not match my ideas.
Then let's keep on choosing until I am satisfied.
Send troops and hoodlums to surround the parliament, order all members to leave, eat, and sleep.
Then, President Yuan was finally satisfied with the results.
… …
What happened in the next three days? No one knew!
But almost every official of the State of Yue was visited.
Blackwater Bureau and Shangshu Tai sent people to visit.
Talk about work, talk about your family, and talk about your clan.
The tone was very cordial, but it made people's hair stand on end and cold sweat burst out.
Following that, the Bureau of Military Affairs and Shangshu Tai held several meetings.
They wrote about the holiness of the King Selection Conference.
Finally, the imperial envoy of Prince Lian also received the representatives of the State of Yue.
Especially those who had previously chosen Ning Zheng.
Prince Lian wrote about the holiness of the Emperor and his concern for the State of Yue.
The relationship between the Empire and the State of Yue, and so on.
There was not a single threat, but it was enough to startle countless officials out of their dreams.
The meaning was very clear.
In the upcoming King Selection Conference, if you continue to write nonsense, your entire family might die.
In order to protect your wealth, your families, and your lives, you'd better stand on the same side as the Empire.
… …
Three days flew by.
The holy King Selection Conference began again.
Sure enough, every official received their own unique ticket, on which their name, title, and place of birth were clearly written.
The only thing missing was Ning Qi's name.
Now, if anyone dared to write Ning Zheng's name again, it was guaranteed that they would be held accountable.
Imperial Prince Lian said, "Enough with the pleasantries. You all know how sacred this king selection is. This person will lead the State of Yue to prosperity, peace, and strength. Each of your tickets weighs a thousand pounds. "
"Let's begin!"
Following Prince Lian's order.
The civil and military officials of the State of Yue's court were filled with incomparable humiliation as they wrote the same name on the King Selection Conference tickets.
Ning Qi!
That's right.
… …
Faster, faster, faster!
The sound of hooves thundered.
Under the protection of a cavalry unit, Shen Lang's carriage charged through the Vermilion Bird Gate and into the capital.
The carriage sped along Vermilion Bird Avenue and entered the palace.
"Dodge!"
"Dodge!"
"Dodge!"
After entering the royal palace, wherever Shen Lang passed by, everyone would back off.
Eunuch Li Sun quickly came to greet him.
Shen Lang said he would give him a month's time, but he had returned in only twenty-three days.
Li Sun was overjoyed.
Because only if he succeeded would Shen Lang return in advance.
"Young Master, the court is putting on a show."
Even Eunuch Li Sun calls me Young Master?
I can't take it anymore.
"Keep acting, keep acting. The more you act now, the more exciting the slap in the face later." Shen Lang smiled.
He had already heard that it was the King Selection Conference.
How advanced, how strange.
And the King Selection Conference wouldn't end until Ning Qi was chosen.
This was really a whore's chastity.
After this, the officials of the State of Yue had lost the support of the Empire.
Even Ning Qi, Zhu Hongzhu, and the others had lost their reputations.
This was equivalent to pressing the necks of the officials of the State of Yue into a bowl of shit. They shouted, "Quick, eat."
But it was full of shit. How could they eat?
Shen Lang had already begun to imagine how good it would be to slap Ning Yuanxian's face when he woke up.
It would be best if Ning Qi was chosen as the Crown Prince.
Then, Monarch Ning Yuanxian immediately rejected it.
It was so good.
… …
Shen Lang rushed into Ning Yuanxian's ward.
He was still motionless. His breathing was weak, and his heartbeat was weak, but there were no signs of him dying.
"Eunuch Li Mu, pierce the silver needle into the back of His Majesty's head!"
Shen Lang placed the map in front of Li Mu.
Li Mu took out five silver needles and pierced them into the back of Monarch Ning Yuanxian's head.
Shen Lang took out the modified healing Nightmare Stone.
Li Sun, Li Mu, Bian Fei, and the others were shocked.
This, this was the same ruby?
It was this thing that caused His Majesty's life to be in danger.
But no one said anything. When it came to creating miracles, Shen Lang had the absolute authority.
Shen Lang took a deep breath.
It would definitely be effective. It had succeeded in the capital of the Great Nan Kingdom. It would definitely succeed this time.
"Rise!"
Shen Lang activated the modified Nightmare Stone.
Instantly.
The Nightmare Stone lit up again.
It suddenly released a special energy wave and drilled into the back of Monarch Ning Yuanxian's head.
Ning Yuanxian's eyelids trembled.
His body trembled.
Then, he opened his eyes.
"I appoint Ning Zheng as the Crown Prince!"
Ning Yuanxian shouted the words as soon as he woke up.
… …
Note: Today, I went to the insurance company for business and went to the hospital to get some sleeping pills, so the update was late. But it was still more than 15,000 yuan! Sirs, do you still have monthly tickets? Can you give them to me?
Thanks for the 30,000 yuan tip from Lost ♀ ♀ and Coco everyday.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
