"You're inviting a lot of people. You have to go in and out together. Of course, you need a room! And if you feel that the two circles aren't suited to be together, you can book two rooms. You just need to run around in the middle. " Papercut taught Luo Nan step by step. Before he became the elementary instructor, he never thought that he would be responsible for imparting such basic social knowledge.
Luo Nan could not help but feel embarrassed. Speaking of which, he really did not care too much about tonight's trip to Frost River Reality. He just thought that he would go to the game hall and bring people in. How could he have known that there would be such details when it came to entertaining people?
It made sense when he thought about it. Last time Mo Qiu and Tian Si had a 'get-together', they had booked a private room!
"I'll book one right away." Luo Nan was flustered for a moment. He hastily contacted Frost River Reality. He was lucky. Originally, he would not have had the slightest chance with the explosive business there. However, someone just happened to cancel their subscription. He was also a person who had personally experienced the events of Frost River Reality. He actually had a bit of compensatory privileges, allowing him to snatch a medium-sized room.
However, it was impossible to realize his idea of booking two rooms.
"So be it. Fat people don't look old. With my looks, it should be enough for me to pretend to be young." Papercut consoled himself with a few words before sighing. "Let's go. We're going to wait now. I'll teach you another trick. Since you're the one treating, arriving earlier than the guests is the most basic courtesy. "
The brand new flagship store of Frost River Reality maintained its high-end image. The venue was set up in Aurora Cloud City. This was the sixth stage of the six circular staircase buildings of Cloud City Water Village. It was also the tallest building aside from the main building.
Monday was not the busiest time of the day. Luo Nan and his group did not arrive too late. At the very least, they arrived before the evening rush hour created by the office workers. However, Frost River Reality, which had just opened for business, still attracted a large number of players. The tide of students from the surrounding large living areas became the main consumers of this time.
The theme of this week's event at Frost River Reality's flagship store was' The Wasteland '. With the support of reality technology that could pass for reality, the surging stream of people walked from the resplendent modern metropolis into the declining small town. Unexpectedly, there was no sense of incongruity.
Frost River Reality, which was decorated with reality technology, was like a starving beast. It swallowed the stream of people in large mouthfuls, seemingly never spitting them out.
"This business is really explosive!" Crag Burst clicked his tongue in wonder.
Luo Nan and the others had yet to enter. They sat at the Frozen Star ice cream shop that was standard in every Frost River Reality. They ordered three drinks and waited for Mo Peng, Mo Han, and the others to come over.
The Frozen Planet also coordinated with the Wasteland theme of Frost River Reality by covering the entirety of reality. All of the dining cups were replaced with worn-out wooden and iron products. The tables, chairs, and counters were also changed accordingly. Sitting here, if one didn't care about their clothing, would be like entering a vagrant tavern in the wilderness … Oh, if one ordered an iced drink that cost more than 100 RMB, they would get a vagrant cloak for free.
"There's only one word, burn! Burn money! " Papercut took a sip of his drink and evaluated, "The event planner should have been to the Wilderness before. The background is pretty good, but it's limited to this ice cream shop... What the hell is that small town? Anyone who dares to build something like that in the Wilderness is doomed to be flattened by Mutants."
As they chatted, Papercut, who was such an honest person, couldn't help but show off a few words, but that was all. They soon gathered together and chatted enthusiastically about the Flywheel Arm.
Papercut was still teaching Luo Nan a few things to take note of, "This toy's components are exquisite and complex. It's definitely not the durable type. Think about that emergency shrapnel. It must have taken quite a bit of effort to dig it out from the tree trunk, right? After a mid-to-high intensity battle, the recovery ratio of components isn't high. As a conventional weapon, the logistical pressure isn't small. "
Luo Nan wasn't prepared to use the Flywheel Arm as a conventional weapon. He just wanted to use it to practice his control of interference power after combining three orifices into one. It was quite suitable to add a way to adapt.
But even so, logistics was a more realistic problem. Right, Luo Nan vaguely remembered Papercut saying that there was an after-sales service.
Papercut laughed heartily when Luo Nan asked about this. "I was waiting for you to ask this question. Of course there's an after-sales service. You know him, Old Zhai! "
Luo Nan was shocked. "This is Worker Zhai's work?"
Papercut shook his head. "He's not the main creator, but he's one of the auxiliary designers. In the beginning, he was also responsible for the OEM manufacturing of some of the components."
He looked all around and lowered his voice. "Actually, the Flywheel Arm was a cooperative project between the Society and the government. Its main purpose was to research the ratio and structural design of easily interfering substances. Unfortunately, it was abandoned halfway. Most of the research was lost. The Flywheel Arm was the only concrete result, but it was lacking in stamina. It was impossible to conduct follow-up research. " "You guys know that Old Zhai has always been very passionate about these things. Plus, this was the first time he was deeply involved in the research of the Society. He couldn't bear to part with it. He took advantage of the fact that the project was off the drawing board to buy the property rights to this toy and change it to handmade. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to make it. Right now, he's only maintaining the after-sales service. He still has to spend quite a bit of money on it. "
Luo Nan shook his head. "It's too hard for Worker Zhai to do it by himself."
Papercut shrugged. "So I'm doing some sort of sales promotion for him. The product is free, but the after-sales service isn't good. "
"That's for sure," Luo Nan answered without hesitation.
Papercut sighed ruefully. "Old Zhai is certainly at the expert level when it comes to mechanical design, but his ability talent is mediocre. He doesn't have the support of hard strength. It's hard to be optimistic about him forging a successful ability user weapon. His mood has dropped over the past two years. But I don't know what happened when you went last time, but you stimulated him a bit. He's been very excited these past few days. "
Being excited was good. Luo Nan didn't forget that the Dynamo Core he took from Gym Master Xiu was still in Worker Zhai's hands. It was undergoing in-depth research. It would be best if there was progress.
Xue Lei had some understanding of Worker Zhai, but it wasn't as deep as Luo Nan's. Xue Lei had an impression of Worker Zhai, so he asked Luo Nan in a low voice, "Is Worker Zhai lacking in soul strength …?"
Luo Nan laughed when he heard this. This was typical layman's words. "I'm evaluating your strength. I'll say how many kilograms of your fist force is. So, how much strength do you have? Do you recognize that?"
Xue Lei immediately understood. "I understand."
Soul strength must be measured from all aspects. The Society had the Four Dimensions Measurement. It included the four basic measurement standards of depth, intensity, sensitivity, and affinity. However, it was far from accurate quantification.
Therefore, it was hard for Luo Nan to say what the key factor restricting Worker Zhai's growth in strength was. After all, soul strength was far too subtle and complex.
Papercut swallowed the drink in his cup along with the ice cubes. "Talent! Talent! Talent! Important words can be repeated three hundred times. In our domain, if you start off as a blank slate, you won't be able to reach that standard. You won't be able to reach it in your entire life! Old Zhai has some skill, but he's just a bit off. He can't go up no matter what. And as long as he can't go up, many methods of training and growth are meaningless. "
Luo Nan and Xue Lei glanced at each other. Actually, they were a bit disapproving of Papercut's words.
Xue Lei felt that his own ability was partly due to the guidance of a famous teacher, and partly due to his own solid training. Talent wasn't a decisive factor.
Luo Nan thought of his grandfather's Formatting Theory. If he had talent, he would have followed his grandfather's theory. He would have used medicine to pile up and mold it step by step.
Papercut could guess what the two youths were thinking, but he didn't care. Of the six hundred thousand ability users in the world, almost 90% lacked the corresponding aptitude and could not be truly 'awakened'. They could only waste their time in a state that was neither good nor bad.
It was one of the most painful experiences in the world to give light, but to wipe out hope. Without long-term, extensive contact, the two little ones would not be able to truly understand that group.
All of this required experience …
When their eyes met, the enthusiastic young man and the passive uncle understood each other tacitly. Their magnetic fields sizzled. Now that they had the time to chat, Xue Lei couldn't help but ask, "How is it possible that there are no ways to train and gain strength? The Dojo Master had once said that the three treasures of essence, breath, and spirit were shared by everyone. When your spirit is full, your Qi will be full, and when your Qi is full, your Spirit will be full. This is a chain that runs through everything. If you don't have enough Soul Strength, strengthening your body is also a way! "
Papercut laughed, "How is a fleshly body enhancement different from a mental enhancement? The former had a foothold in the material world. As long as one cultivated it properly, they could build up layer by layer and temper themselves inside and out. Even a shabby brothel could one day transform into a royal palace.
"But the mental plane is illusory, and the activation of abilities usually comes out of nowhere. It doesn't have muscles, and it can't be increased with large amounts of exercise. The main reason lies in the fact that its nature is far too different from the material world. It's impossible to find a point of connection. Even if you find it, there will be a difference between reality and illusion. It's like a chicken talking to a duck. "
Luo Nan had a pensive look on his face, "So you're saying that interference power is very important."
Papercut tapped his empty cup, "Yes, interference power is extremely important! President Ouyang once said that the current theory of supernatural powers is incomplete. Only by realizing the function of interference can soul strength be incorporated into the experience system that people can understand. Only then can the two most crucial tasks of observation and cognition be realized. Only then can one borrow the foundation of the material world to realize effective growth. The stronger the interference power, the faster the growth …. "Papercut immediately retreated in defeat when he saw Luo Nan's pure eyes," I know that you're an exception. You're the only one whose interference power is trash in the early stages, but your soul strength can still soar. Formatting Theory is truly extraordinary! "
Luo Nan loved to hear these kinds of words. He immediately smiled until his eyes squinted. However, he didn't believe that this point could reflect the particularity of Formatting Theory.
"No. My Self-Format is also constructed on top of the material world. It is constructed on the special structure of the nervous system. It's not that it doesn't have interference power. It's just that it is very likely to form a one-way channel. I can only use matter to interfere with the mind. The reverse won't work. This will drive the rapid growth of soul strength, but it will also cause a serious imbalance between body and soul. "
Papercut blinked. He found it strange that Luo Nan actually understood what Luo Nan was saying. "What you say is quite reasonable. If I can study and analyze it in earnest …."
Luo Nan rolled his eyes, "Don't dissect it! I don't want to be a guinea pig. "
Having said this, he thought of Octopus. He had already made some progress with the help of his grandfather's notes and formulas. He didn't know whether or not he could produce some dazzling results.
Perhaps Formatting Theory really did have flaws, but Luo Nan's own practice proved that these flaws could be overcome. He had already borrowed Gym Master Xiu's guidance and coupling theory to turn a one-way channel into a two-way channel. This sort of experience could be completely integrated into Formatting Theory, making it more persuasive. It could become a hot topic in the inner world and even the entire world.
Right now, the momentum was good!
Luo Nan laughed unconsciously.
"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Xue Lei saw Luo Nan laugh foolishly for some inexplicable reason after calling Luo Nan a guinea pig. Xue Lei was a bit worried that something would go wrong with Luo Nan's mental circuit.
Only now did Luo Nan realize that he had lost control of himself. He hurriedly waved his hand, "It's nothing. I just feel that President Ouyang's description is precise. Last time at Frost River Reality …. I'm talking about the one at the center of the city. Fairchild said something similar, like 'observation is order' and the like, but he didn't mention the experience system. President Ouyang's premise is very good. "
From Luo Nan's understanding, the so-called experience system should be a set of observations and cognitive results that could be deduced and generated through practice and verification.
Ability users, who found it hard to become Awakened, lived their entire lives in the material world. Though they possessed a bit of talent for supernatural powers, it was insufficient to correspond with their daily life experiences. Instead, it was easy for them to get lost in the illusory mental plane. They were unable to distinguish between what was extraordinary and what was fabricated.
Only by realizing interference and entering the realm of normal human experience could one's soul strength become a real existence. Only then would one be able to abandon the obstacles of one's chaotic consciousness and transform the potential one possessed bit by bit into supernatural powers.
Therefore, how important was it to have a stable and long-lasting interference mode …. Huh?
A flash of inspiration flashed through Luo Nan's mind, and an idea suddenly popped out. After a bit of deduction, he felt that it was a bit complicated, so he simply did it. With a thought, a precise structure was engraved at the interface between the mental plane and the material plane.
The Condensation Ring.
The ice cream shop was full of water vapor. In the blink of an eye, beads of water condensed out of thin air and floated above the table between the three people.
Whether it was Xue Lei or Papercut, they were both very keen characters. They immediately sensed it, and their gazes locked onto it.
Papercut was particularly shocked. "The Dripping Sword? My goodness, you're this familiar with it? "
Luo Nan waved his hand. "Let's not talk about the Dripping Sword for now. Let's just talk about the Condensation Ring. Actually, I feel that this might be more suitable for Worker Zhai. Making this thing doesn't require too much interference power, and Worker Zhai also has an amplification device. Even if he loses some precision, Worker Zhai should be able to make up for it with his level. Once he succeeds, he will have a fulcrum that will be constantly …. "
Luo Nan spoke in a single breath according to his own train of thought. Then he saw Papercut's blank expression that said, "Here you go again." Clearly, Luo Nan's previous words were wasted.
Luo Nan also felt that he didn't speak clearly, so he prepared to add, "What I mean is …."
"Nanster, where are you? We're here."
Mo Peng's communication cut in perfectly. Before Luo Nan's voice could fall, he saw Mo Peng take the lead at the entrance of the ice cream shop, leading a majestic group inside.
Luo Nan instinctively counted, one, two, three …. Seven, eight, nine.
Nine people!
The ice cream shop was densely packed with people, and it had undergone materialization. It was built to look like a dark and gloomy tavern. With so many people entering in one breath, the space suddenly became oppressive.
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