Your Lord Has A Screw Loose? - Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Chapter 245: First Rank Shadow

Chapter 243: Chapter 245: First Rank Shadow

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“When it reaches the Solid Shadow Stage…”

“Hmm, you guys are thoughtful,” Qin Muye said.

“Professor, with you saying that, I definitely don’t mind, especially since it’s not my gas money. As long as I can pick up a Shadow Stone, I’ll break even. If it’s there, I’ll treat you to a big meal,” Qing Jiao said with a cheeky grin.

“Ahem, Professor Li, I just remembered there’s something else for me to attend to in the team, you go ahead, be busy,” Qing Jiao said with a gesture, then decisively made a quick exit.

“It’s worth a try, especially to integrate Spirit Monster technology to further improve it during the second phase of the Solid Shadow.”

“Professor Li, do you have a moment?” At the entrance of the archives room, Zong Si knocked on the door and gestured to inquire.

“Professor Li, have you made any recent discoveries?” Qing Jiao, with a thick face carrying some gifts, arrived at the archives room to give Qin Muye a present, starting off with this line.

“Go on, don’t stir the pot here. It seems your gains have been good since you’re here to give gifts,” Qing Jiao teased.

“I like old things, which is why I study them. Take a seat, Zong Si,” Qin Muye said unhurriedly as he tucked the Divine Lamp into his coat. Any sign of panic or an immediate attempt to hide could arouse suspicion.

“The Shadow Stage is limited in intersection, perfect for using the Magic Network data to transform the shadow.”

“A bit, but I didn’t expect you to have a fondness for playing with antiques. That really is a surprise,” Zong Si remarked, glancing at the old oil lamp in Qin Muye’s hand, and complimented him.

“Tsk, a low-level Shadow Stone costs a billion in the market, just one meal for Professor Li from you, Captain Qing Jiao? If you ask me, it should at least be two meals,” two men walked in, and the speaker, codenamed Ye Bai, was a captain from the local Shadow management.

“As for the Third Stage of Shadow Transformation, that’s a critical stage with greater difficulty and very short time, needing further consideration.”

“It would be best to determine whether the famine of that year has any direct connection with the suppression of the Dead Shadow.”

Aladdin’s Divine Lamp had been acquired some time ago, he had snagged it, along with the Lamp God, directly from the Supplies Warehouse via the Super Space-Time Transmission Channel.

Aladdin’s Divine Lamp, being a Divine Artifact, presented quite a challenge to integrate it.

However, he didn’t reveal everything. Since the last time, Qin Muye had been giving information bit by bit, like squeezing toothpaste.

Unlike other Shadows who couldn’t control the progression of their shadows at all.

Zong Si was privately thrilled by Qin Muye’s refusal. He had no choice but to obey the headquarters’ orders, but if the individual themselves were unwilling, that made things simpler.

And then the two of them thanked Qin Muye and left, giving Qing Jiao a look that showed they thought he was not following the protocol at all.

The two men’s codenames were taken from their Shadow Equipment, which is common for most people.

Unlike other Shadows, who could use Shadow Stones to accelerate during this period, this method was ineffective for Qin Muye, as shadows couldn’t gain any growth data from him; it could only be inputted by Qin Muye himself.

Perhaps because this place was once a breach in the Shadow Realm, many strong men and rugged local customs stationed here, hence the abundance of treasures which naturally, Qin Muye had the Evangelical Spirit Monster collect thoroughly.

Just like Qin Muye’s shadow, which seemed unchanged, because he was not the one being read but was instead the data transmitter.

The other captain who came along was named Game Fish.

But he needed the skill to do so.

His mind continuously received data transmitted from his body and adjusted further in response to feedback.

Qin Muye yawned, “Captain Qing Jiao, these treasuries aren’t something I can just summon at will. We’ve checked all the archives and the head office, and all that’s left are some uncertain bits and pieces. Going there would probably not even cover your fuel costs.”

Qin Muye took a look and was quite pleased. There were many good items, not only Shadow Stones but also some rare and curious materials.

Qin Muye actually had a rather bold idea. He wanted to replicate the data of the Lamp God from Aladdin’s Lamp into a shadow, but this presented certain difficulties.

Qin Muye didn’t stop them. He was busy. Though he could spare some brainpower for light banter, most of the newcomers were immersed in their shadows, which were in the Shadow Stage.

Because he was so focused, Qin Muye didn’t notice, but he didn’t say much, slowly putting down Aladdin’s Lamp, “Of course, I have time. Is there something you need from the head office?”

Qin Muye naturally estimated that each stage would take about two months. He could precisely control the time of shadow evolution and awakening.

After taking out Aladdin’s Lamp, Qin Muye naturally began further analysis. As for the Shadow Stage, there was no need to worry; he had already controlled the variables through the Magic Network. With stable growth, it would reach the Solid Shadow Stage after being on stand-by for two months, without needing his direct attention, only requiring daily observation of the data feedback from the Magic Network and comparing the progress of the shadow.

Even if he wanted, Qin Muye could instantaneously advance a shadow to the Solid Shadow Stage or leave it in the Shadow Stage indefinitely.

It might even make this Divine Artifact a part of his shadow. He wasn’t particularly attached to the lamp — it held limited value for him, unlike other Divine Artifacts with significant exploits. Moreover, once successful, he could fulfill wishes through the Prayer Technique, even achieving effects as if by command.

Being clingy and obstinate about it was not as good as giving a gift.

The two of them grimaced, ignoring Qing Jiao. They put things down and said, “Thank you for the guidance, Professor Li. We hope you will accept these small tokens of our appreciation.”

He had also realized that the formation of Shadow Equipment and the types were not entirely random but evolved further based on the host’s mental and soul conditions until they became suitable for the shadow wearer.

In the World of Shadows, no matter how long he stayed, upon returning, only 24 hours would have passed, so naturally, he couldn’t just easily complete his assigned tasks and go back; he had to solve some experimental projects first.

The framework he used was the Shadow System, but it had already completely diverged from the original shadows.

Upon hearing this, Qin Muye immediately refused, “Head office, you know me. I’m just trying to get by with a secure salary. If I really went to the central bureau, it wouldn’t be as harmonious as it is here in this little place. Just one wrong word might lead to losing my secure job.”

Want whatever ability he desired… that was impossible. His power was limited; he couldn’t truly do whatever he wished; otherwise, why not just ask to be invincible?

For them, it wasn’t about lacking money; more so, it was about lacking resources for cultivation, so they wouldn’t act like Black Hawk and others who had no experience, planning to sell Shadow Stones for money.

The duration of the Shadow and Solid Shadow Stages varied; the shortest phase might last only a couple of months, while the longest could reach about a year.

The Shadow Stage was already completed, so in this transitional phase, Qin Muye had to finish the research and development for the Solid Shadow Stage.

The study of the Shadow System focused on local materials due to task requirements. That’s why Qin Muye prioritized it; otherwise, he should be researching the personal servers of Level 5 Spirit Monsters on the Magic Network, which included the unfortunate Lamp God and Divine Monster.

Otherwise, constantly feeding them meat might inadvertently breed contempt, so he naturally went silent for a while.

Because, from the beginning, the shadow was not extracting from Qin Muye but from the specific data he inputted.

This ability assumed that he would then program the shadow.

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This made Qing Jiao feel quite embarrassed; he had forgotten the last time, and after all, there wasn’t anything valuable then, just a few Shadow Stones.

This process was like an intersection of information. The shadow continually read the host’s data, akin to continuous self-learning and evolution. However, the difference was that, before returning to the Shadow Realm, the shadow wouldn’t develop self-awareness or intellect. Instead, it primarily evolved through the physical body.

In others’ hands, the shadow was random, but with Qin Muye, holding the necessary permissions, he could further develop it, shaping it into whatever form he desired.

It was just because of some minor issues that he hadn’t taken it out of the inventory. Previously, he had conducted corresponding experiments, mostly modifications related to the Divine Monsters, the Lamp God, and personal servers on the Magic Network.

The head office didn’t think much of it but said, “This time, the matter of the Yin Mountain Army has caused quite a stir at the central bureau. The initial inspectors found more information, and they would like Professor Li to head north to assist in further investigations and discover the origin and cause of this division of the Yin Mountain Army.”