Star Ocean: Starting from the Abandoned Mining Space Station.

Chapter 197 Shao Yang’s connection

A week passed quickly.

Chen Ming once made a habit of recording what happened in the past week on weekend nights.

In the past week, the temporary stronghold was operating normally without Chen Ming, and was conducting normal external development and investigation.

He also unexpectedly discovered the skeleton of an Alturan sky eel floating in space, which was collected by Brilliance and intensified its exploration of the galaxy around the discovery of the skeleton.

Chen Ming, who was on the space station, continued to teach with Bai Quan every day and reduced the time he spent on other studies and spent it on research.

In one week, he managed to get two deeply repaired technologies out.

Of course, the antimatter engine only has improved physical samples because Chen Ming himself does not understand antimatter technology.

The other unstable hyperspace channel jump engine he developed himself became completely different after in-depth repairs.

After several days of research, Chen Ming has completely understood the operation of the improved hyperspace engine technology.

And through reverse inference, he successfully wrote a paper that seemed to be completely forward research.

It can only be said that psychic energy is also part of the research ability.

Then Chen Ming also submitted the paper to a top academic journal related to spacecraft technology that he knew.

By the way, I borrowed Baiquan’s connections.

Let those who are specifically responsible for review speed up the review.

Chen Ming didn't know where Bai Quan got this kind of relationship, but since he could do it, Chen Ming had no reason to refuse to do it.

It takes a lot of time to review professional papers. If you can find connections, why not?

There should be no surprises in this paper.

After all, Chen Ming first developed a stable hyperspace channel engine and then wrote the paper. He knew very well what kind of effects the hyperspace channel engine had.

Chen Ming estimated that there would be a response within the next two days. By then it would be very easy to make money with the patent in hand.

It's just that the antimatter engine is a little hot.

Because it is completely different from the hyperspace channel engine, Chen Ming cannot give a forward research process that at least seems reasonable.

This means that Chen Ming's psychic power can deeply repair anything without being limited by his own knowledge level.

The value of such a psychic power is terrifying to anyone.

And this is even more true for an empire that has mastered countless cutting-edge technologies.

If Chen Ming showed the optimized antimatter engine, he might not be able to leave this time.

Because his psychic powers have shown far more value in research than in combat.

If you change your thinking a little bit, think about it, if Chen Ming is an official of the empire, or a top official researcher.

So knowing that there is such a powerful psyker running outside, you must be worried. You must be thinking of leaving the person in the empire, and it is best to find an extremely safe place to place him.

Then the food and drink are served, and the psyker waits for the psyker to use his psionic improvement technology.

This kind of life seems very good, but Chen Ming doesn't want to live like this.

So he hid the improved anti-matter technology and left it to Chaofan to study.

To be precise, Chaofan was thrown above the Stardust level.

Then within two days Chaofan sent Chen Ming a list of research equipment used to study improved antimatter engines.

Because the batch of equipment Chen Ming purchased before did not include equipment for researching antimatter technology,

And if you want to buy it new, the price of this batch of research equipment will be around 12 billion.

It is quite difficult to buy, and there is no place to install it after buying it.

The remaining space on the highest point has long been filled with the research equipment Chen Ming purchased in the previous batch.

But Chen Ming finally agreed.

In addition, idle spaces such as the crew lounge on the Stardust class where the self-destructing small aircraft is placed at the end of the battlefield, which generally do not appear at the front of the battlefield, have been transformed to leave space.

It will be used to transform the research laboratory for Chao Chao.

After all, Chen Ming himself owns the patent for anti-matter technology. It is not difficult to obtain anti-matter technology itself, and it is not difficult to let Chaofan learn it.

But if you want Cha extraordinary to master the improved anti-matter engine with bare hands, you can only think about it.

But the antimatter engine has significantly improved the spacecraft. The greatly increased radiation capacity and radiation dissipation are of great significance even to Chen Ming.

Not to mention improved ones.

Therefore, Chen Ming must try to master the improved anti-matter technology, which will be beneficial to his own fleet and the construction of future colonies.

As long as Chen Ming can write a complete research process similar to the improved stable hyperspace channel engine he developed himself.

He can throw out the improved anti-matter engine technology, and if he doesn't use it, he will face possible restrictions from the empire's high-level officials.

At the same time, you can use such improvements to make more money.

Therefore, this 12 billion cannot be saved.

Lao Wu definitely couldn't get antimatter-related equipment, so Chen Ming went directly to his boss.

The boss did agree, but it was hard to say when exactly he would get the equipment.

In short, in the past week, apart from waiting for equipment and writing papers, Chen Ming was also doing some other things.

His research on Zerg structures is ongoing.

Although it is a bit difficult, the progress is not ideal.

Just the first step of cultivating the larvae was stuck for several days.

Because under normal circumstances, every step of cultivating the larvae is carried out by the queen herself, and every larvae is pinched by the queen herself.

If automated breeding is to be accomplished through biological architecture, then every step that the insect queen completes at will must be carefully differentiated.

The various organs and tissues inside the biological building must be able to reproduce the steps of pinching the larvae of the queen one by one, and they must be able to reproduce them in batches.

Just like every step of a fertilized egg from dividing to differentiating to finally forming a baby is no longer carried out automatically, but needs to be squeezed by human hands. You can imagine the difficulty.

Fortunately, Chen Ming's spiritual power is not a decoration.

In the past week, except for the first two days when Chen Ming used his spiritual energy on anti-matter technology and unstable hyperspace channel engines, the next five days of his spiritual energy were used on the Zerg.

Finally, the Zerg biological building named [larvae hatching pool] by Chen Ming was successfully built.

As for the subsequent differentiated and cultivated biological buildings that are exclusive to the Zerg race, it can only be said that the goal is still far away.

The cultivation of special individuals on the other side is still in progress.

It's just that the progress is basically zero.

Chen Ming has not yet thought of any means or genetically cultivated Zerg that can fight one against ten thousand like the Infernal Demon King, or even one against one hundred. It is a bit difficult to achieve.

However, the food must be eaten step by step, and the road must be walked one bite at a time.

So Chen Ming's idea is to first use modern science and technology and the biological technology of the insect queen to create an individual whose combat power is at least higher than that of the same insect race, and then cultivate it step by step.

But this is not a simple matter. After all, the Zerg individual is not the biological armor he wears, but a real living creature.

How to cultivate such a living creature is a problem that has been bothering Chen Ming for the past two days and has not yet been able to solve.

And since there are special units on the ground, there can also be special units in space.

But Chen Ming thought about it carefully and found that the special unit in space was the battleship.

After all, special units on the ground can defeat thousands of enemies when the opponent has no special units.

In that space, the only ones left in the space that can defeat ten thousand enemies with one enemy without units of equal strength are the battleships, and even the cruisers might be overturned.

So Chen Ming simply gave up the idea of ​​special individuals in space for the time being and concentrated on the research of special units on the ground.

Although this one was not very dedicated, at least Chen Ming tried it, but there was no progress, and there were other things to do.

And although the idea of ​​special individuals in space has been temporarily abandoned by Chen Ming.

But Chen Ming also thought of the Insect Queen incidentally.

The mother of his current insect queen evolved from a frigate into a destroyer.

Then evolving from a destroyer to a cruiser is a reasonable thing.

And further up, it is not impossible to evolve from a cruiser to a battleship.

So Chen Ming had plans to evolve the insect queen's current expulsion-level biological spaceship into a cruise-level one.

It was a bit difficult to evolve directly, so Chen Ming planned to use the Zerg's own old method.

It just so happens that the insect queen still has the memories left by her mother.

So when Chen Ming drove the defender who stayed at the temporary stronghold to the insect queen's current location and asked him to try to replace the components of the cruiser, he found that this idea was completely feasible.

It just takes time.

Previously, the insect queen spent a lot of time replacing the parts of a frigate, and it also took a long time to evolve from a frigate to a destroyer.

So Chen Ming just asked the insect queen to try it experimentally, and the actual implementation has not started yet.

At least until the Queen researches and understands the Zerg architecture that will allow the Zerg to continue to develop without it.

Rather than just having a larvae hatching tank, let's talk about it later.

Although the progress of most of the things Chen Ming wanted to do with the insect queen was not ideal, there was still good news.

Chen Ming's idea of ​​using the Zerg hive network that suddenly popped up before was completely feasible, and there might be practical results in a few days.

When the time comes, Chen Ming plans to give Lao Wu and the factory director a surprise. Of course, it may also be a shock.

But this is not important. What is important is that this technology can bring many benefits to Chen Ming.

Chen Ming suddenly shook his hand, finished recording the important events of the week, and prepared to rest as usual.

But at this time, Chen Ming suddenly received a message from his boss.

It's a string of communication codes and a sentence.

"This is Shao Yang's contact information."

Just when Chen Ming was filled with questions, a call came over from Chen Ming's terminal, and what was displayed on it was Shao Yang's communication code.

Chen Ming answered the phone, and a bookish young man's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Chen Ming?"

"It's me." "Well, I'm Shao Yang. Mr. Wu An told you about me, right?"

Shao Yang said this so directly that Chen Ming was stunned for a moment before he responded: "Yes, I know you."

"Okay, let me tell you about the batch of research equipment you need."

Now Chen Ming knew the situation. The boss directly handed over what Chen Ming wanted to Shao Yang for processing. No wonder he sent the communication code.

Before Chen Ming could say anything, Shao Yang said: "Many of the things you want are currently out of stock. If you follow the recent news, you should know that equipment related to antimatter technology is in hot demand right now."

"But I have found a way to basically help you get it. Only one antimatter particle capture device is really out of stock. It is not available yet. You have to wait for a while."

It was an unexpected surprise for Chen Ming to basically find the equipment so quickly, so he immediately thanked him and said: "It doesn't matter, I can wait, please excuse me."

"Ah."

Shao Yang accepted Chen Ming's thanks calmly, and then said: "In addition to telling you about the equipment, I have another thing I want to talk to you about this time."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"There is a slight problem with the data I received from your highest point, just last week."

Chen Ming's expression changed slightly, and he suddenly realized a problem.

He had obviously undergone extensive repairs on the ship at the Supreme Point, and the ship itself was obviously different from before.

So as a designer who completed the Supreme Point design alone, can he discover some changes on the spacecraft through changes in the data transmitted back?

Chen Ming felt that the answer shouldn’t require much thought.

"so……"

Shao Yang said simply: "So I want to cooperate with you."

"Your psychic power should not only control the spacecraft and things related to the spacecraft, but also have the ability to optimize the design of the spacecraft, and it is an optimization without any restrictions."

"I know you. Your knowledge level is definitely not enough to optimize the Supreme Point. It has only been three months since the Supreme Point was developed. No one can optimize it."

Shao Yang's tone was very confident and full of arrogance.

"So when I got the data you returned, I thought about it and finally determined that the reason for the data change was you."

"am I right?"

Chen Ming asked back: "Then have you ever thought that I might have made up false data to deceive you?"

"People that Mr. Wu An likes will not do this."

Well, it seems that there is no point in talking nonsense, so Chen Ming asked: "How do you want to cooperate?"

"I hope you can send the Supreme Point to me so that I can study its structure and draw a new blueprint."

Upon hearing this request, Chen Ming immediately declined: "You know what I am doing now, right? The highest point is still very important to me."

At this time, Shao Yang, who was in a research institute at the headquarters of the Fourteenth Army, glanced at the various data on the improved highest point that he had estimated displayed on the computer next to him, and a flash of determination flashed in his eyes. Light.

He must understand how Chen Ming's psychic power has re-optimized the highest point that he has optimized after several years of hard work in Tachyon Technology and his psychic awakening.

Just recently, Chen Ming's Supreme Point brought back a large amount of actual usage data.

The various test results of the institute also show that the Supreme Point-class exploration cruiser does have its value as a new type of exploration ship.

It has also been put up for sale with the joint support of the Psionics Guild and the XIV Legion.

He also made a fortune during this period.

So Shao Yang said to Chen Ming: "I can give you another Supreme Point."

"And after I complete the test of your Supreme Point here, your improved Supreme Point will also be returned to you."

Such conditions had to make Chen Ming excited, but there was a question that Chen Ming had to confirm: "How long will it take?"

"About a month."

It is equivalent to Chen Ming renting out the Supreme Point for a month, and then the rent is a new Supreme Point.

"I have a question……"

As soon as Chen Ming spoke, Shao Yang said directly: "The Supreme Point I gave you before was a prototype, which is different from the Supreme Point produced now, so it won't work for me to drive the Supreme Point here and go through your optimization before driving it back. of."

"Okay, then I can do it, but I have to wait until the highest point on your side reaches my ship before I can go to your side."

"As long as your ship arrives on time, I'll have no problem."

"Row."

Anyway, Chen Ming's ship can continuously jump. When Shao Yang's cruiser arrives, it will only take a few dozen minutes to fly back from outside the empire. It is impossible to be late.

After talking about this matter, Shao Yang continued: "Actually, I have another idea for cooperation."

"You said."

"It's very simple. I will study the results, you will optimize the results, and then we will publish them together, and all profits will be split 50-50."

"Or another way, I provide you with technology, you are responsible for optimization, and I pay you directly based on the results of your optimization."

Chen Ming ignored Shao Yang's first suggestion.

He has his own pursuits and will not cooperate with others in this way.

But the second thought is a little more telling.

Chen Ming asked: "Let me ask you a question, is the technology you provide your own?"

"of course not."

Shao Yang said matter-of-factly: "I just want to see what kind of changes will happen to a technology optimized by your psychic energy."

"Especially if you start to acquire equipment for researching anti-matter technology, this means that you have already used your psychic powers on anti-matter technology."

"If even antimatter technology can be optimized, it means that other technologies are definitely not a problem for you."

"I want to understand your ideas for psionic optimization and try to learn the logic."

Is there such a thing?

Chen Ming was a little surprised by Shao Yang's idea.

But when I think about it carefully, it seems that there is really no problem.

It is better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish. Mastering the ideas of optimization may indeed be of great help to your own research.

As the owner of psychic powers, Chen Ming himself ignored this point, which was a bit inappropriate.

But it's not too late now, and Chen Ming also has more opportunities than anyone else.

Shao Yang saw that Chen Ming didn't reply for a while, so he added: "You are not a researcher, so you may not feel it."

"But you must know that your psychic powers have advanced to a level that is coveted by all researchers throughout the empire, and so have the products of your psychic powers."

“I’m not an exception as a researcher.”

Chen Ming thought for a while and corrected: "In fact, it is not for the researchers of the empire, but for everyone in the empire who thinks about the development of the empire's technology, including various officials."

He actually knew what Shao Yang said, so he didn't release the improved antimatter engine technology directly.

Because this would probably mean that he would never be able to leave the Empire again.

This time, Shao Yang didn't seem to have thought of this. After a while, he reacted and said, "Indeed, it would not be a good thing for you if your psychic ability is exposed."

"But we are all members of the Psychic Association and have a good relationship with Mr. Wu An. I will not reveal your psionic power."

"But I still hope you can think about it and contact me if you have any ideas."

Shao Yang didn't say much and hung up the phone before Chen Ming explained that he hadn't joined the psychic association yet.

It's very simple.

It’s this straightforward character…

No wonder his previous boss said he was squeezed out of Tachyon Technology.

In the past, Shao Yang could only continue to be squeezed out, but as a psychic, he has the capital to continue to maintain such a character.

Chen Ming didn't care anyway, and Shao Yang didn't have a bad attitude towards him. He just had a straighter temper and spoke more straightly, but it wasn't like he couldn't communicate normally.

And if you think carefully about what Shao Yang did just now, there is nothing wrong with it.

First of all, he explained that he was helping him collect research equipment, and then based on this help, he made a request for cooperation, which was absolutely fine.

The only thing you need to do is speak in a straightforward manner. You may run into a wall when meeting someone with a bad personality or a bad temper, but you will definitely have no problem meeting someone with a good temper.

It was the idea of ​​cooperation that Shao Yang said that made Chen Ming consider whether to give it a try.

After all, Shao Yang is considered developed now, and he probably won't need to spend a lot of money on development like he does.

It's always good to pick something out of him.

Chen Ming felt that he could wait until he was almost done with the things that he urgently needed to use deep repair psychic powers, and then contact Shao Yang to cooperate on some deep repairs on a regular basis.

It can be considered as making some extra money.

Just when Chen Ming made his decision, Chaofan suddenly sent a message from the Stardust class parked next door.

"Actually, I've always been curious about how your psychic power can be optimized for our Afterglow."

"Forehead……"

Although Chaofan is currently researching an optimized antimatter engine on Stardust, he still needs the assistance of some research equipment at the highest point.

Chen Ming incidentally gave Chaofan the control authority over the highest point.

So Chaofan heard the conversation between him and Shao Yang just now, and the curiosity in his heart was naturally amplified.

To be honest, Chen Ming was also very curious, just because he had been optimizing technology and helping the insect queen optimize the things it created in the past few days.

If the Zerg is optimized, it can directly provide Chen Ming with substantial and tangible benefits.

That's why Chen Mingcai has not optimized Yuhui for the time being.

However, even if extraordinary is not mentioned, it is almost time for Chen Ming to optimize Yuhui.

Although I am not sure about the effect of optimization, it is not necessarily negative.

The afterglow over the temporary stronghold must be stronger.

So Chen Ming said: "There will be a chance, let me try it on other Afterglow individuals first."

"After the test is completed and safety is guaranteed, I will use this psychic power on you Alpha-level Afterglows."

(End of this chapter)