Chapter 36: Sacrifices of Science
A week had passed since the start of the experiments. Each subject had been given instructions based on their aptitude, and all that was left was for them to cultivate as instructed over a period of time.
The first weekly check-in with the subjects was completed smoothly and the collected samples were awaiting analysis in his lab. It would require more data and time before Li Lang could draw any conclusions.
However, Li Lang didn’t have the time to wait around. He still needed to complete his mission before heading back to the sect, as his time was running out.
This was why Li Lang was currently explaining the basics of the experiments to Wei Ping since he would be the one overseeing it while Li Lang was gone. He was responsible for collecting the blood samples and properly storing them while Li Lang was gone.
“As you know, we’ve given them all instructions on how to cultivate. We gave them the same method in order to keep it consistent and lower the variables. It’s not perfect, but few things ever are.”
“Yes, b-boss. I’ll make s-sure they know.”
“Good, that’s fine, but don’t tell them about the details of the experiment. It’s better they don’t know or else it may affect the results.”
“But they a-already know we’re looking to i-increase how much Qi w-we can absorb beyond our limit.”
“Yes, but not the details of how we will do that. My current theory is that there is a way to develop a higher tolerance to Qi by having the body endure up to its limit for a prolonged time. Kind of like developing muscles.”
Li Lang noticed the confused expression of Wei Ping and decided to elaborate. There weren’t any educated individuals he could find to be his assistant, so he would have to patiently work with what he’s got.
"When you lift weights, do pushups, and eat appropriately, you gain muscle because mechanical tension stimulates muscle fibers, metabolic stress creates an anabolic environment, and proper nutrition provides the necessary building blocks for growth. To understand it, you…"
It took a while for Wei Ping to understand the concept of muscle hypertrophy, but even when he did, he simply nodded silently.