The shock and loud talk inside the laboratory did not last very long. Everyone soon became quiet as they looked toward the front of the room. Under the direction of Kong Deming, the leaders quickly reached an agreement. They made plans for future work and how to share the resources for the Body Tempering Method project.
Without waiting any longer, the high-ranking Sun Moon officials began to leave the room one after another. They needed to return to their offices to arrange the money and materials they had promised to give. The project was now moving very fast.
Prince Xu Tianran was among the last to leave. Before he walked out, he approached Kong Mingan with a gentle smile on his face. He looked at the boy with great interest. Young Master Kong possesses extraordinary talent.
Today's results have truly opened my eyes. If you have leisure in the future, you should visit my manor for a chat. His words were very kind, but they also carried a hint of recruitment and goodwill. He wanted to be close to such a genius.
In response, Kong Mingan merely raised his eyes calmly to look at this future Sun Moon Emperor. He did not look nervous or excited by the invitation. He gave a slight, polite nod. Certainly. He said nothing more after that. He was not being impolite, but he also showed no desire for dependence on the prince. He liked his independence.
A slight flicker of surprise crossed Xu Tianran's eyes. He was used to people wanting to please him, but this child was different. He said no more and departed while being surrounded by his many attendants.
Jing Hongchen was walking last with his grandson and granddaughter. He noticed that his grandchildren were acting a bit unusual. His heart stirred as he looked at them. He stopped for a moment and smiled at Kong Deming.
Old Kong, I see the children are similar in age. Perhaps they should interact more in the future. Meng and Xiao also lack companions they can talk to at the academy. He thought it would be a good idea for the three of them to become friends.
Kong Deming did not give a direct answer to the suggestion. He only spoke vaguely. Mingan has a quiet disposition and dislikes excitement. However, children have their own destiny; letting nature take its course is best. He did not want to force his grandson into social situations if he did not want to go.
Jing Hongchen smiled and agreed with the older man's wisdom. He patted the heads of his two grandchildren before leaving the laboratory. Meng Hongchen kept looking back at Kong Mingan as she walked away. Meanwhile, Xiao Hongchen's gaze was burning with a strong competitive fire.
The heavy alloy door finally slid shut. It closed silently and isolated the disturbances of the outside world. On the vast second floor of the laboratory, only Kong Deming and Kong Mingan remained. Kong Mingan was still sitting in the large metal chair in the corner of the platform.
The subtle humming of the instruments running in the room now sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet. A strange silence settled between the grandfather and the grandson. For a long time, neither of them spoke. They did not discuss the Body Tempering Method that had just shocked everyone in the room. They also did not mention the massive resources that were about to pour in or the plans for the next few months.
Kong Deming walked over to his grandson's side. Instead of sitting in the chair next to him, he leaned down slightly. His usually authoritative gaze was gone. Now, his eyes were filled only with pure concern and love. He reached out and very naturally patted Kong Mingan's shoulder.
Mingan, Kong Deming's voice was low and gentle. He sounded completely different from the powerful Department Head he had been in front of the crowd moments ago. You've been a bit too rushed lately.
Kong Mingan paused slightly and looked up at his grandfather. Have I?
Zhou Ping told me that you have barely rested during this period. Kong Deming looked at the boy's face closely for signs of tiredness.
Kong Mingan did not answer right away. Zhou Ping was the steward of the Kong Family. Kong Deming was a very busy man who had to handle political affairs and research spirit tools every day. Often, the daily affairs of the Kong Family were managed by the steward.
Kong Mingan fell silent for a moment as he thought about his life. He was not a normal child who had just been born. He had experienced an Awakening of memory. Therefore, over the past six years, he clearly remembered everything. He remembered the meticulous care his grandfather had given him in the small gaps between his busy life.
In his previous life, he had been an orphan with no one to care for him. In this life, he actually had relatives. This was something he had never experienced before. It felt strange but very good. Kong Mingan slowly showed a small smile and nodded his head slightly.
Don't worry, Grandpa. I have things under control. The beginning of everything is difficult, but now that we have started, the follow-up won't be like this. He wanted to reassure his grandfather that he was not pushing himself too hard.
Listening to his grandson's words, Kong Deming nodded. He did not say much more because he showed complete trust in the boy. As long as you have things under control.
Naturally.
The grandfather and grandson casually chatted about a few unimportant things for a while. Kong Deming did not press his grandson about where his astonishing ideas came from. He did not ask how a child could come up with such complex plans. Likewise, Kong Mingan did not proactively mention the complex math or the data he had used. The two simply talked idly and peacefully in the quiet lab.
Later that afternoon, in Capital City, they returned to the Kong Family manor. Sunlight filtered through the exquisitely carved windows. It cast warm spots of light inside the study room which was covered with soft carpets. After Kong Mingan finished a simple meal, he summoned Steward Zhou to the study.
This old steward had served the Kong manor for decades. He was very loyal and handled all matters in a reliable way. He stood respectfully with his hands lowered before the boy. Young Master, what are your instructions?
Kong Mingan sat behind the desk. The desk was slightly too large for him, making him look even smaller. His small hands were clasped on the wooden surface. He asked his question in a straightforward way. Uncle Zhou, how are the Soft Bones Rabbit breeding farm and the Blue Silver Grass cultivation base progressing? Are things going smoothly?
Upon hearing this, Steward Zhou showed a look of understanding and a respectful smile. He was not unfamiliar with these projects. Reporting to Young Master, everything is steadily advancing according to your previous plans. Progress is very smooth.
The Soft Bones Rabbit breeding farm is located in an area with relatively gentle spirit power. The breeding rabbits we introduced have been screened. they show good adaptability and breed stably.
According to your requirements, the feed is also mixed with trace amounts of medicinal herbs. These herbs promote mild spirit power absorption. The young rabbits' growth rate and Physique are clearly superior to ordinary Soft Bones Rabbits. Their temperament is also relatively docile and easy to control.
As for the Blue Silver Grass cultivation base, Steward Zhou continued his report. It was selected in a valley where the earth's vitality is relatively vigorous. We are utilizing the rotational spirit power nourishment Formation you provided.
The Blue Silver Grass is thriving. Not only are the leaves thick, but the vitality contained within the roots and stems is also purer and more concentrated. The first batch of high-quality Blue Silver Grass has already rooted stably. Forming a large scale is imminent.
Kong Mingan listened and nodded in satisfaction. What he needed was a source of Spirit Beast resources that was stable and controllable. He also wanted to improve their quality over time.
Very good, Kong Mingan's voice sounded pleased. Continue to advance according to the plan. Maintain observation and record all subtle changes. Do not spare expenses on investment. Quality must be guaranteed. Once the Soft Bones Rabbits reach ten-year quality, send a few to my laboratory first.
Yes, Young Master. This old servant understands. Steward Zhou bowed to accept the order and then quietly withdrew from the room. Peace returned to the study once again.
Kong Mingan's gaze was calm as he looked out the window. The Soft Bones Rabbit breeding farm and the Blue Silver Grass cultivation base were part of his subsequent plans. Choosing the combination of Soft Bones Rabbit and Blue Silver Grass was mostly a coincidence.
Blue Silver Grass was a material he had chosen for later. The Soft Bones Rabbit was being used to replace the lab mice he had used in his previous life. At the time, he had only asked if there were any Spirit Beasts with short breeding cycles. Steward Zhou had found the Soft Bones Rabbit as the best option. He could not resist choosing it.
He had some interesting ideas for his first spirit ring. After all, if it were merely an ordinary hundred-year or thousand-year spirit ring, it would be too boring for him. Therefore, he wanted to stir things up and try something new.
The prerequisite for stirring things up was complete practical application. Low-level Spirit Beasts like the Soft Bones Rabbit are very simple to raise. With a little technology and effort, they can produce a batch of ten-year cultivation Soft Bones Rabbits every year.
A Soft Bones Rabbit with ten years of cultivation can yield a spirit ring upon being killed. This spirit ring is the research material he needs for his work. Of course, he also believed in utilizing waste. The deceased Soft Bones Rabbits could be processed into cold shredded rabbit or spicy rabbit heads. This way, he was making the most of every single thing.