Learning magic is a long-term, boring and difficult thing. It does not mean that if you remember the spell configuration today, you will be able to cast it tomorrow.
It is said that interest is the best teacher. Without interest, if you cannot find fun in boring, mechanical, day-to-day learning and accumulation, you will not be able to learn magic. Even if you can persist, your achievements will be extremely limited. This is not the same as
The same principle applies to doing scientific research on Earth.
At the beginning, these apprentices may put a lot of enthusiasm and energy into doing this because of the magic of magic and their imagination and expectations for the future. But over time, especially if they are kept in this small cage for a long time,
, even eating delicacies from the mountains and seas will make them bored. At this time, it depends on whether they can really develop a real interest in magic.
Bei Gaoyang's homework was all boring exercises, which were the spell configurations they had already learned. There was no new content assigned. They were required to practice and copy hundreds or thousands of times until they turned into an instinctive reaction similar to muscle memory, and could
Under any conditions and circumstances, subconsciously complete the outline of the spell configuration.
This kind of outline should be completed in consciousness, but as a tutor, he naturally has a way to test this 'proficiency'. Who has really worked hard and who is lazy can be seen at a glance by just looking at the lines they drew.
He flipped through the homework casually, putting the ones he was satisfied with on one side and the ones he was dissatisfied with on the other side. The dissatisfaction piled up here, and the satisfaction was indeed very few.
The apprentices didn't know why, so they became even more nervous.
What to do next?
rebuke?
No, he didn't make any evaluation, he just made an evaluation of them in his mind, decided their respective fates, and waved his hand to let them go down.
As for answering questions, it depends on his mood. When he is in a good mood, he doesn't mind answering the problems encountered by the apprentices, and when he has other things to do, he won't force himself.
The teacher-student relationship on earth, whether it is ancient or modern, is not suitable for learning magic. Freezing is the best way. Becoming a spellcaster is a very unlikely thing. Talent is just the ticket. Interest in the future,
Hard work, self-discipline and luck are all indispensable.
Out of 100 apprentices, if one succeeds, it will be considered outstanding, and the rest will not be eliminated. They will usually become "skilled workers" attached to the mage or the mage tower, engaged in low-content "skilled work" such as "alchemy" and "enchantment".
As it happens, Base Zero also needs it.
"How are you, Xiaoyu, do you feel better?"
Yu Qingdong didn't expect it to end so quickly, and his body straightened up subconsciously, "It's much better. Thank you, Chairman, for your concern."
"It's okay. I have a tight schedule, and I have to rely on you for many things in the future."
"What's the chairman's order?"
"Why are you so reserved? Just like before, be more relaxed."
"Yes, yes!"
"...I think you are not feeling well, why don't I give you a few days off? Let them find someone else?"
"No, no, no, I just, just..."
"Is this your first time encountering something like this?"
"...Yes, I've only seen it in movies and in the news before. For a while...that's it."
"Haha... This is nothing. It's not even a small accident. You, you, you have been in the greenhouse for too long."
"...It would be great if the chairman doesn't blame me."
"What to blame, blame you? Nothing happened to you. Blame the people above you? That's even more unnecessary. I can't make everyone like it, and I can't make everyone satisfied. That's how human society is.
The fighting has been engraved in my bones, and I have no interest in such intrigues. When encountering this kind of thing, it is very simple, just cut the knot with a quick knife, and don't bother to find any answers. Why do they hate me so much?
What should I do to satisfy them..."
"...It would be great if everyone were as open-minded as you, Chairman."
"Open-minded?"
Bei Gaoyang smiled slightly. The famous "Thousand-faced Human Slaughter" has nothing to do with this word, which means it does not threaten him or anger him. How about you try again?
"What else is there on the next trip?"
"There are also material aspects..."
"Oh, when was the original plan to trade?"
"this morning"
"Then let's go!"
Every time he comes back, it will involve the exchange of bulk items. The magical materials brought back from Canaan and the various materials brought back from the earth are limited by Bei Gaoyang's finger (space ring). These materials are of great significance to China.
It's nothing to say that it's just sprinkling water, but it's different for Canaan.
Since the trade routes in the game area were opened, many human city-states and kingdom caravans have learned that in the western part of the abandoned wasteland where the 'post-demon disaster' is raging, a very strange and strange force has arisen. This force has a large population (relatively) and produces
There are many strange, practical and cheap goods in abundance. The best thing is that they accept barter and almost any goods they need are accepted and the prices they offer are extremely attractive.
Despite the remoteness and danger of the Centaur War and the raging demon disaster, as well as the trend of interests, there are already many well-informed merchants who have prepared their goods and are ready to set off.
That is to say, time is too short now, and the transportation and pace of life in Canaan are not comparable to those on Earth. The materials brought back can still sustain it. As time goes by, relying on the space rings on these ten fingers, this alien space and time thief can do his job.
You won't be able to do it for long.
The Earth side is not very ‘satisfied’ either.
There are too few magical materials, which can only meet the experimental needs of Base Zero. A replicated magical environment will consume nearly half of the quota. If these materials are converted into corresponding supplies, every minute and every second will be lost.
Burn huge amounts of money.
The largest amount of magic material brought back before was the magic solution used to engrave and temper the magic circle. Later, Bei Gaoyang felt that his own preparation was too slow, so he brought the materials directly.
The materials brought back this time filled an entire room. In the thick and dense warehouse, which was comparable to a nuclear defense fortification, people wearing "space suits" began to nervously count and store them.
Some kind of root, some kind of organ, some kind of suspicious liquid in a simple bottle, some kind of animal scales, some kind of teeth, bones, etc. Magic stones are the most popular, the most receptive, and the most consistent with the earth.
The side...well, it should be 'aesthetic'.
Use silver metal lock boxes to pack up these dirty, messy, tattered things. The 'space suits' were made meticulously, not even a drop of powder was left behind.
Yu Qingdong was not qualified to enter here. Bei Gaoyang didn't know these people and was not interested in talking to them. He was bored and waited for them to complete the counting work when he heard a voice in a 'space suit' whispering, "20 less than last time."
%about."
Bei Gaoyang felt a little uncomfortable after hearing this. The fifth test was coming soon, and money was a little tight. Even if he robbed Bayero, he still had to plan carefully. In addition, Xiao Ai, the housekeeper, was getting more and more stingy. When he came back this time, his actions were a bit shabby.
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The space suit didn't know that Bei Gaoyang outside could hear what he said in the internal communicator, so he said in a very frustrated tone, "Professor Fang is going to scold me again when he finds out."
"Don't say this, pay attention to the occasion."
Bei Gaoyang had no choice but to pretend not to hear and wait until their work was over.
After the inventory was completed, they left the heavily guarded warehouse and met Yu Qingdong outside.
The other warehouse seemed much more 'casual' in comparison.
The security measures are not as strict as before. After the alloy gate slides open, it is full of goods with trademarks, packaging and other information removed. They are neatly packed and boxy like brick walls and stacked out of sight.
to the end.
Grain is the most abundant. It has been treated with special methods to prevent moisture and insects. These processes may be more valuable than the grain itself. It is said that it can be stored for half a year in a harsh environment?
Food is also the main commodity type provided to the outside world in the game area. In Canaan, food is hard currency, a bulk commodity that is stronger than magic materials, and the demand is huge.
There is a crop called bitter wheat that is widely grown in Canaan. The fruit of bitter wheat is larger than wheat and shaped like fish eggs. Its surface is grey-brown and has a tough outer skin that is very difficult to process because the processing technology is not up to standard.
The ground wheat flour has an indelible bitter taste, hence its name.
Bitter wheat is also widely planted in the game area. Non-system 'original' residents such as Buck City still need normal food. Since the three tests, especially after the birth of the first system city, Punk City, the scale of the wheat fields has been restored, and the endless waves of wheat have
It gradually becomes a scene in the game.
I remember that there was a caravan from the seaside city of Free City. After seeing such a wave of wheat, they asked the system city lord of Punk City how to resume production in the hardest-hit area where magic disasters and monsters were raging. The insinuating question was - you guys and
The evil god made a deal.
It was originally a trivial matter. Bei Gaoyang got an idea after seeing this message in Xiao Ai's system log. Faith and having enough food seemed to be a good multiple-choice question. If the game area can produce food in large quantities and efficiently, in the future,
When competing for the hearts of the gods, do you have a handy tool?
Turn the play area into a granary?
Let players farm?
He himself was amused by such an idea and couldn't imagine the players working in the fields.
It is impossible for players, and there is not much hope for tourists. They can only place their hope on the system's "original" or introduced indigenous population.
More system cities, more farmland, more non-player population...
Therefore, in this batch of supplies, in addition to the bulk of food, there are also seeds and production tools specially designed for the game area.
Bei Gaoyang is not afraid of leaking secrets, and he is not afraid of letting the relevant departments in reality discover the truth from these tools. Firstly, this is a layer of window paper. Secondly, within the magic network, everything they see, hear, touch and perceive is
It can be 'adjusted', it's plausible, let them guess.
In addition to grain, seeds, and tools, there is also a dazzling array of daily necessities and small commodities.
Those with complex structures that require electricity and oil are not considered, such as daily necessities, small hardware, mirrors, artificially cultured pearls, cheap and beautiful jewelry, three yuan a bottle of perfume (actually it is toilet water), hygiene
Supplies, skin care and beauty cosmetics, etc.
The indigenous businessmen were very suspicious when they first saw these strange things, but after trying them, they were all crazy about them. Although Canaan is backward, conservative, and ignorant, in terms of luxury and enjoyment, Canaan is actually the same as Earth in terms of luxury and enjoyment, and it is even more beautiful because of its poverty.
Desire.
But no matter how high the profit is, Bei Gaoyang is not pursuing it. To him, money is just a bunch of useless numbers, but to most people, money is the devil who can sell their souls.
He has begun to build his own treasury outside of system resources. These huge profits will help him project his tentacles and influence to the civilized world outside the game area.
It's just that he is not good at this kind of work, so he leaves it all to Yaris to prepare.
Yaris was very excited after hearing his plan, as if he saw a glimmer of hope for rebuilding the empire. Even the Lord of Alpha City gave up his job and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the treasury and the preparation of a company called 'Ideal Brotherhood'. Currently, Some people have already been recruited in the first batch of caravans. Money has cleared the way. I heard that the progress is not bad?
The stall is getting bigger and bigger, and Bei Gaoyang is also overwhelmed. This kind of thing is not what Xiao Ai is good at. In line with the principle that it is good if it succeeds, and nothing is lost if it fails, I delegate the power to him.
Finally, he will not treat himself badly, and one-tenth of the quota is reserved for himself.
In order to preserve fine wine, food, Mercure, etc. for a long time, he plans to build a new cold storage in the Master Tower. In order to enjoy the music, opera, and movies of the earth anytime and anywhere, corresponding supporting facilities are also essential, such as placing They are isolated from the magical environment, and the cost of allowing them to continue to operate normally is extremely staggering.
Xiao Ai is so stingy and has never mentioned a word about this kind of thing. This is evidence that she is becoming more and more humane. She can clearly distinguish what is "official business" and what is the leader's private hobby. Official affairs must be fulfilled, as for the leader For some small hobbies and small wastes, it is better not to judge them unreasonably.
After another performance of "the universe in one's sleeves", the ten fingers full of rings emptied most of the entire warehouse, and the rest could not be packed. Then Xiao Yu came out of the warehouse with the person in charge. I signed the document that was handed over.
"What's next on the trip?"
"Uh...it's about the expansion of the Red Building."
Bei Gaoyang patted his head after hearing this, "I forgot about it, I was so busy that I lost my head."
Yu Qingdong smiled carefully.
This matter is the highlight. Base Zero is waiting eagerly, with notebooks in hand ready to copy homework.
"Let's talk about it tomorrow!" Bei Gaoyang yawned, "Is there anything else?"
"The rest is the qualification draw for the five tests..."
"You have full authority to handle these."
"Internationalization..."
"Well, just like China."
"Server opening date?"
"We'll talk about this after I get back. It shouldn't take too long."
"International server, player jurisdiction, after-sales service..."
"Haha, what belongs to Canaan must return to Canaan, and what belongs to Earth must return to Earth..."
"But players in these international servers don't know, and their countries may not recognize them..."
"I don't care about that. The time has come to test Canaan Company. As an umbrella company, the most profitable company in the world, how can you not take any responsibility?"
Yu Qingdong was both sad and happy, not only because of the countless troubles involved, but also because of this trust and the huge rights granted by this trust.
