Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

“Let people finish speaking…” Ji Chaoge sighed. “How could you have such a thought? This is entirely your own idea.”

"Then, what's the point of doing that?"

"That thing wasn't for the military to confirm its composition, but for the military to be reassured."

"rest assured..?"

“Yes, don’t worry,” Ji Chaoge said. “As long as the military isn’t full of idiots, someone will figure out the properties of those two special components and try to irradiate them with strong radiation. They will soon discover that A will become B. The key point here is not that A becomes B, but that 'A' is always 'A', but not 'B'.”

"..." Cain suddenly understood again, and said, "You mean, if only a single 'Hateful Life' plant goes there, the military can't determine its composition, and in the end, they might not dare to risk using anything from a highly radioactive area, thus missing the opportunity. But, if two are sent at the same time, using these two different substances to verify each other, using 'B' to prove that 'A', for various reasons, coincidentally avoided the strong radiation and has remained in a normal state... In that case, they will use 'A', or even if they are cautious and don't use A directly, they will use many substances with the same composition as A... And your tampering is hidden in the composition list of A, in one of them, right?"

Yes, this was Ji Chaoge's ultimate goal: to convince the military that "A" was normal, hadn't been exposed to radiation, and that its components were all correct. Because once A was exposed to radiation, it became B, so A was fine... unless they thought a step further, gained a godlike perspective, and insisted on suspecting A was problematic even without any evidence, then Ji Chaoge couldn't do anything about it. But he didn't care; he'd only lost a mole. The military, however, had lost Shenzhou-9, its core component. Who ultimately lost and who gained was obvious to everyone.

"It seems you've come to your senses not too late." Ji Chaoge nodded gently.

There was something he didn't say. He was actually quite calculating; he feared the military might be full of idiots who would pull off a "fool defeats expert" tactic, carelessly grabbing any random *Yinhensheng* plant for medicinal use, leaving Ji Chaoge dumbfounded. Therefore, there was also a problem with B; both plants were problematic.

At first glance, it seems like the military is in a dead end, but in reality, they have a glimmer of hope. The ingredient that can cure Shenzhou-9, let's call it ingredient A, also exists in both the A and B plants of *Sedum clavatum*. If the military can perfectly avoid the hidden ingredient left by Ji Chaoge and perfectly target ingredient A itself, then they can also cure Shenzhou-9. This is precisely the situation Ji Chaoge desperately wanted to avoid—he feared that if he only sent one *Sedum clavatum*, the military would be playing a lottery, drawing ingredients one by one like cards, which would be disastrous. Therefore, he went to great lengths to prove that ingredient A had not been exposed to radiation.

"So, is ours A or B?" Cain asked.

"B, the state after being exposed to radiation."

"I see... so they're still putting on an act for Kui here too." Cain said thoughtfully, finally understanding most of Ji Chaoge's thoughts.

If he hadn't seen Ji Chaoge's memories, he might have asked why he was so sure the military wouldn't discover his tampering. But having seen Ji Chaoge's memories and knowing his profound expertise in this area, he had no such question.

But then, like a curious child, he asked a new question.

"Wait, I have another question. Why didn't you give both plants to Kui? Why did you have to let him pick up one? Although you seem very certain that he will hand over both of them, wouldn't your plan fall apart if he only hands over one?"

Yes, this is another problem. If Kui is determined to hand over only one Yinhensheng, then Ji Chaoge's entire plan will fail, and the military will return to the original "lottery" stage. They might draw A before they draw Ji Chaoge's hidden hand component, which would be too stupid.

"According to you, the possibility is very small, but no matter how small the possibility, it is disadvantageous to us. If it weren't necessary, you certainly wouldn't have left such a possibility unexplored..."

Cain had a certain understanding of Ji Chaoge, and now he was calculating the accounts in a very sophisticated way.

Indeed, as he said, this action seemed pointless. Rather than letting Kui pick up another plant, it would be better to give him two directly, as the latter would be much more stable.

Unless...doing so will yield more benefits.

Cain asked excitedly, "Tell me quickly, what are you planning behind this?"

"This move... was just something I did on a whim." Ji Chaoge shook his head and said, "It doesn't have much effect. If you have to count, it has two effects, but in reality, it probably only has one. The other one is just a personal habit. I did it entirely based on my understanding of Kui."

Ji Chaoge clearly didn't want to talk about these two functions, and her words implied that they weren't very useful. However, Cain didn't care and pressed for more information.

Left with no other choice, Ji Chaoge chose to answer.

"Simply put, the first, and most important, purpose is to avoid placing these two 'Bloodstained Blossoms' in the same location. Firstly, we can't tell Kui about our plan. If we hand both 'Bloodstained Blossoms' over to him directly, he might say he found them in the same place, which doesn't make sense. How could one 'Bloodstained Blossom' from the same location be mutated by radiation while the other is completely unaffected? That doesn't seem right..."

Ji Chaoge paused slightly and said, "So, when I am extremely confident, I choose to hand over one of them and let Kui find the second one himself. By doing so, out of psychological effect, he will usually say that the two plants were found in two different places, thus laying the groundwork for the different radiation."

There was no way around it. They couldn't collude with Kui and tell him, "Just say that you found these two 'Hateful Life' plants in different places." That would make Kui realize something. Contrary to his seemingly barbaric appearance, Kui is meticulous, thinks very quickly, and possesses an extraordinary calmness and thinking ability. He might realize something, which is why Ji Chaoge came up with this plan.

"They even noticed such details..."

Cain was utterly speechless. This was something even he, who could directly see into other people's minds, couldn't do. Even with the ability to foresee the future, if he wanted to reach Ji Chaoge's level, he would probably have to go through several observations and failures.

"Then, what about the last reason? What do you mean by personal habits that you think are not very useful?"

Ji Chaoge smiled and said, "You've seen my memories, haven't you?"

"Ah... what's wrong?"

“I like this feeling, letting others think they are free, letting them think that all the decisions they make are their own. Rather than handing this over to him, I would prefer him to pick up that bittersweet plant and then make his own choice.”

Wang Qiushui was like that, and so was Kui; no one could escape it, and they all felt they were free.

He smiled and said:

"This is my personal habit... I don't need others to know what I'm doing. They just need to cling to their self-perceived freedom and believe that everything is their own will. And then, they can be driven by me like this. That would be perfect."

Ji Chaoge smiled, her crimson pupils reflecting the suddenly enlightened figure of Cain, who was trapped in this small cage like a bird in a cage.

Chapter Fifty-Eight Plan

On August 9th, Ji Chaoge, who hadn't slept for ten consecutive days, was still full of energy. He sat by the lab table, thinking about things, reading books on mysticism, and conducting some experiments.

After becoming the progenitor, Ji Chaoge felt the wonder and convenience brought by this power.

He can freely enter and exit any forbidden area, including the Black Dragon Ruins filled with strong radiation and Bird City, where the Undead Worm virus once spread. He can work for years without consuming any energy. As for enhancements in physical strength, that's out of the question... However, to be fair, the Earth Mother Goddess's destiny didn't grant Ji Chaoge much power; his main attribute was still focused on physical fitness.

Ji Chaoge felt he should perhaps find some time to start practicing martial arts again... The progenitor could not gain growth through acquired means, including internal energy and magic power. Those who inherited the progenitor's destiny also could not gain growth. If they already possessed fixed attributes in that area, the higher attribute would prevail. For example, if Ji Chaoge inherited the progenitor's destiny, then the Earth Mother Goddess's attribute panel would overwrite his. However, if Ying Qin Guan inherited it, then it was highly likely that Ying Qin Guan's attribute panel would overwrite the Earth Mother Goddess's.

But that's a hardware-related attribute. In terms of software, such as skills and techniques... or, to put it in high emotional intelligence terms, there's still a lot of room for growth.

He didn't practice before because it was useless, but now that he's practicing, it's extremely cost-effective. Unfortunately, Ji Chaoge's time has been very tight lately. He often edits his memories, sets up many traps in them, and studies mystical knowledge. He hasn't forgotten what he promised Cain. At the same time, he's keeping an eye on the military and some hidden enemies, as well as the ancestor who stands in the way of all those who want to rule the world.

'Passerby'

Ever since the discovery of the demi-human race and the introduction of the term "passerby," it has been there, choking every ambitious person. Because the ultimate pursuit of ambitious people is nothing more than the supreme throne and eternal life. The terrifying thing about the passerby is that it can eliminate everything without firing a single shot, and then render eternal life meaningless.

Therefore, the primary goal of all ambitious individuals after plundering the world is either eternal life or the killing of the passersby. Of course, from the Age of Gods to the present day, over four thousand years, the world has never been truly unified. The only ambitious individuals who could possibly achieve this are two: one is the passerby himself, and the other... without a doubt, is Ji Chaoge.

But Ji Chaoge was not afraid of the passersby, because he had already completed the relevant technology and could distinguish between all alien races and humans... The passersby's greatest advantage was gone.

Even so, he still had to search for passersby.

Unlike ambitious figures who, after conquering the world, search the land for passersby to kill, Ji Chaoge seeks help. If he can obtain the passersby's assistance, his plans can proceed decades earlier. If not, Ji Chaoge will choose the illusory realm of "Mirror Flower, Water Moon," developing it into his base before embarking on a period of rapid development and military buildup—a distant prospect, at least several decades away.

It didn't matter; Ji Chaoge was a very patient person... But the world was undergoing a period of dynastic change, and he had never underestimated the heroes of the world. Who knew how far alchemical technology would develop in a few decades? And what about his trump card, the anti-separation field? Would it be cracked and countered? If the secret of the anti-separation field were cracked in the coming decades, then Ji Chaoge was certain that he would have absolutely no chance of ruling the world.

He has always been a very confident person. Even when the Jue Tian Army was wiped out by the sudden attack of Ying Qin Pass and his own stronghold was destroyed by the City of Truth, he never lost confidence. The conclusion he reached now is not a matter of confidence or not, but a precise judgment by an ambitious man and a military strategist.

The further into the future, the more difficult it will be to unify the world by force. Right now, we have superweapons like Doomsday, which can wipe out most of the Black Dragon Mountain Range with a single shot. In a few decades or centuries, who knows, major powers might have the ability to plow the entire earth's surface. What's the point of ruling then?

Therefore, we absolutely cannot delay... If we cannot persuade the passerby, then we will have no choice but to kill Mu Nandong, Ed, and Zhanlan.

These three individuals have the potential to change the course of the world's alchemical landscape. However, one has been working on unproductive projects due to his family's isolation, another was utterly defeated and subsequently became withdrawn, leading him to change careers, and the last is slightly inferior to the former two... In Ji Chaoge's view, none of them are as good as him. But his own talent is undoubtedly overflowing; even if he were inferior, he could accomplish many things. Killing them before his seclusion would give him some peace of mind. As for any genius emerging in recent years who might break the anti-separation barrier, that's truly unpredictable, just like when Ying Qin Guan suddenly appeared out of nowhere—who could have foreseen that?

Therefore, Ji Chaoge believes the best time is now... and a few decades from now. After that, there will be a great tide of change that he doesn't know when it will arrive.

"Are you free, Cain?"

Ji Chaoge closed a book on mysticism, connected to her headset, and softly called out... Cain was not currently in the Black Dragon Ruins. He had great confidence in Ji Chaoge's talent and had already put aside matters here to travel the world. He had been suppressed behind the door for thousands of years, so it was perfectly normal for him to have a thirst for knowledge.

"What's wrong?" Cain quickly replied, "Any progress on the mysticism side?"

That was indeed his primary focus.

"Ah, that's about it." Ji Chaoge smiled. "Besides that, I'd like to visit someone. I wonder if you have time to come with me."

"I..?"

"Ah, I was originally looking for the Joker, but he left me a message saying he was killed and his resurrection is still on cooldown."

"..." Cain expressed his opinion on the clown in a tactful way with silence, and then said, "Okay, I'll be right back, but you have to tell me first what you've discovered in the field of mysticism."

"This is quite complicated. Let's talk about it when you get back."

"That's fine too... By the way, who are you going to visit?"

"Passerby".

"It seems you're planning to put the plan into action. The passerby is the final step, isn't it?"

As they talked, space began to distort, and Cain returned to the Black Dragon Ruins.

"How far have you progressed in your research on the occult?"

"Getting straight to the point, you're really in a hurry..."

With this thought in mind, Ji Chaoge said, "If we don't consider the specific difficulty of completing it, there is actually already a way."

Chapter 59 Inference

(PS 2-in-1, 57 missing)

Mystical concepts and real-world concepts are not the same; this is one of the core principles of mysticism. The most classic example is the concept of ancient alien races, whose abilities and appearances are exactly the same as those of corresponding magical beasts. However, no matter how they adapt to their environment, they will not degenerate into ordinary animals, stubbornly clinging to their identity as alien races.

In mysticism, 'death' and 'life' are also points that can be manipulated, and are frequently manipulated.

For example, Wang Qiushui's spatial magic, in the mysticism, can only move inanimate objects, that is, 'inanimate' objects. However, she made certain modifications so that 'the macroscopic and mesoscopic objects she comes into contact with are considered inanimate objects in the mysticism,' thus achieving a historic breakthrough in spatial magic. There are many folk speculations that Wang Qiushui received help from the progenitor, but this speculation is wrong. Wang Qiushui simply completed a breakthrough in the mysticism and integrated it into spatial magic, thus enabling her to move directly.

This involves two variables: the starting point A and the moving point B. At the starting point A, Wang Qiushui treats any object she touches as an inanimate object and uses spatial magic to move it to point B. Subsequently, point B cannot be a 'macroscopic living thing'. If Wang Qiushui could also treat other creatures as 'macroscopic inanimate things' from a distance, she could do even more magical things, such as directly sending bullets into someone's brain, but in reality, she cannot.

Because every breakthrough in mysticism is incredibly difficult, deceiving mysticism is a massive and potentially fatal undertaking.

This contains many seemingly idealistic points, and regarding this, the occult expert, The Ring of Truth, once left behind this famous quote.

"Adrenaline can react in a special way with a martial artist's internal energy, further enhancing their state. Before this was discovered, martial artists were thought to possess a 'psychic buff' where emotional excitement increased their strength. But in fact, all our understanding of psychic abilities, including those of progenitors and mythical creatures, stems from a lack of understanding of the laws of nature. We can summarize this as: this knowledge of what happens but not why can be called mysticism. And the process of exploration involves incorporating mystical knowledge into textbooks for magic or alchemy."

This passage is a timeless classic that directly established the concept of mysticism in a broad sense, as well as its status and connection with alchemical magic.

Even someone like Ji Chaoge would be troubled by this... How could one possibly make someone who has been dead for thousands of years be considered 'alive'?

After a series of studies in the occult, he finally came up with some theoretically feasible solutions. Although it was the kind of solution that could "put an elephant in a refrigerator in just three steps," with Cain's extraordinary abilities, there was no doubt that he might have a chance.

"There's too little time. This plan definitely has room for improvement. I'm just talking to you now, so there's no need to rush."

Before starting the conversation, Ji Chaoge gave a brief reminder, and then got down to business.

“I once briefly fell into a misconception, trying to find ways to make a dead person appear alive. But this is a huge problem. Even for me, solving this problem would require a long time, a huge amount of energy and investment. So I simply changed my approach.”

"We want to... Oh right, it's inconvenient to keep calling her name, what's her name?"

“God is true.”

“We want to resurrect Shenzhen, and our idea has always been to let her inherit the destiny of the progenitor. But the prerequisite for inheriting the destiny of the progenitor is ‘being alive’ in mysticism, so we are trapped here. But in fact, our ultimate goal is to resurrect her, not to let her inherit the destiny of the progenitor.”

Cain said, "But besides inheriting the destiny of the progenitor, what other method is there to resurrect someone?"

Ji Chaoge smiled but did not answer.

When discussing serious matters, some people act as riddle tellers because they have no choice, but Ji Chaoge is different; he's truly shameless.

Fortunately, Cain had a very good temper and a fairly good mind, so he quickly remembered.

Skipping the inheritance of the progenitor's destiny and directly obtaining the opportunity to resurrect... and Ji Chaoge also believes he knows this method, then without a doubt, it is...

"You mean... a beautiful woman?"

She came with the God of War, traversing a vast amount of time, defeated Cain, and used the Existence Butterfly to devour his existence, forcing him into the "Gate"... Cain initially couldn't determine if it was a goddess, a beauty, or something else. But after seeing Ji Chaoge's memories, he understood the beauty's stance and confirmed that it was indeed her.