Chapter 118: Exploratory Phase
Not having to be worried about his trial points anymore, Li Lang dove straight into his research. He wanted to identify what spiritual roots were and if they could be increased.
Previously, he had examined several human corpses and learned that the humans in this world were the same as his old world. That meant there wasn’t anything like meridians or spiritual roots to be found. He concluded they must not be something physical. He theorized it was something unseen and only interacted with Qi. As he didn’t have a way to analyze something so ethereal then, he had set the topic aside.
That may have changed recently. From the trials, he received the Vein Flow Calculation Method. It analyzed the Qi properties of materials, so the question was if it would work as well on humans.
That was why his first step was to analyze himself using this new technique. While Qi senses only provided him with information on the physical aspects of what it enveloped, he was hoping the new technique would be different.
At first, it felt strange to use this technique on himself. It made Li Lang think he was treating his own body as alchemy material.
As the new technique began to run its course through him, the first piece of information he received was on the properties of his Qi. Just like the ambient Qi in the air, he felt his own energies were a cocktail of various elements. It was chaotic and tranquil at the same time, with the energies existing in peace with each other.
Then, the next information he got was similar to his Qi senses. It gave him awareness of the shape of his body. Li Lang believed it simply showed where all his Qi was, which was spread evenly around.
The technique finished without providing any additional information, so Li Lang decided to repeat it. This time, he would do so while moving. The third time, while running.
He progressively continued analyzing himself with the Vein Flow Calculation Method while he was doing different tasks. He went through all the basic moves before trying out his various Qi and martial arts. The last test he did before he was satisfied was to scan himself while cultivating.
Once he was done, he sat back and wrote down his findings.
It’s too early to draw any conclusions from a sample size of one. It’s time to find some helpers.
Just like the time with the Cleansing Drug, Li Lang sought out his close companions first. Wei Ping and Long Yi were already familiar with his schtick and did as he instructed. Then, Sima Xue, Huang Si, and Tang Yulian were next to fall victim to his curiosity.