327: Chapter 324 You will have more money than you can spend in a lifetime

Glancing at this Mocking Nickname, Li Changsheng felt helpless in his heart.

This Mocking Nickname was actually quite sharp-minded, but Li Changsheng hadn't intended to fool him anyway.

He currently did have a different, scientific explanation for the path of Hard Qigong.

“In our Xia Country, there is a type of Kung Fu called Hard Qigong. Practicing the Hard Qigong method allows one to achieve the level of those Shaolin Kung Fu performances.

The principle I used just now is similar to that. By the way, Mr. Mocking Nickname, you should know about Non-Newtonian Fluids, right?”

Latuoqi was stunned, not understanding why this Li would suddenly change the subject, but he still nodded.

“Of course I know about Non-Newtonian Fluids. It's a type of fluid that gets stronger when it meets strength. When it encounters a powerful blunt impact, it can quickly condense into an extremely solid object.”

“Yes, correct. My Kung Fu just now follows this principle. As a researcher, you likely know that the blood, lymph, sac fluid, and cytoplasm in our bodies are actually all Non-Newtonian Fluids.

So, logically speaking, the human body itself is a type of Non-Newtonian Fluid. Through constant practice, a person can gradually strengthen this characteristic.

Eventually, one reaches the point of controlling it at will, and that is the essence of Hard Qigong. When practiced to the extreme, the human body becomes a type of Non-Newtonian Fluid.”

This point actually sent Latuoqi into deep thought.

Indeed, a Non-Newtonian Fluid is a flowing object under no pressure, but when subjected to external pressure—especially a strike from a blunt instrument—it presents as a solid.

The greater the external pressure applied, the greater the hardness it can theoretically become.

Li Changsheng's state when channeling his power was the same. At first, his whole body was as soft as cotton, even more relaxed than the previous Hidden Prowess level.

Even his consciousness was constantly withdrawing, no longer focused on his limbs or torso.

And when the external impact arrived, his abdomen was like it had instantly inflated and stiffened, rapidly neutralizing the force.

The muscles and the fluid in the skin complemented each other; when both were in a relaxed state, they acted like a Non-Newtonian Fluid. Combined with the 'perfectly rounded' characteristic of Neutralizing Prowess, the force became a single, integrated whole, allowing for such a performance.

If it were an ordinary Hard Qigong master, even if they didn't break any bones, they would likely suffer severe internal injuries.

Others used the Newtonian characteristics of their bellies to resist impact, but Li Changsheng used his entire body; the difference in skill was immediately apparent.

In fact, some ordinary people can use the basics of this, like tensing the abdomen so it doesn't hurt as much when someone punches it.

Li Changsheng had done this when fighting with other bratty kids as a child. Plus, it was the tail end of the Qigong craze back then, so he even thought he was a natural genius who had realized Qigong on his own.

As for the subsequent squirming, that was Master Guo's 'Cotton Belly' technique.

After stepping into Neutralizing Prowess, many moves he had seen before could now be quickly understood in general terms upon reflection.

For this, Li Changsheng could only attribute it to his own memory cheat, plus the learning ability—akin to returning to an infant state—that came from experiencing life and death to enter Neutralizing Prowess.

There was a reason those Grandmasters of the older generation could still have sharp ears, bright eyes, and clear thinking in their later years.

It's just that they never experienced the benefits of entering Neutralizing Prowess while young.

How does that saying go?

Early use, early enjoyment.

Actually, in theory, if this Hard Qigong characteristic, which is close to a Non-Newtonian Fluid, is pushed to the extreme, it could even resist firearms.

However, this was thanks to Li Changsheng's decent breadth of experience.

He had seen videos of people testing Non-Newtonian Fluids. Bullets, being objects with sharp conical shapes and backed by immense kinetic energy, could easily penetrate a Non-Newtonian Fluid that wasn't thick enough.

Li Changsheng felt that even if his belly were successfully cultivated, it likely wouldn't reach the level of a Non-Newtonian Fluid several meters thick.

“What you say makes a lot of sense, Mr. Li. Perhaps this will become a new research topic. However, for the next tests, I think it would be best if you tried to hold back a bit.”

Latuoqi said with a bitter smile. Although he now accepted Li Changsheng's logic, the man's near-suicidal testing method had left him, a researcher, with a serious psychological shadow.

In the following tests, Li Changsheng was indeed much more well-behaved, conducting related tests for strength, destructive power, and so on in a conventional manner.

In these aspects, Li Changsheng held back a lot.

But this was intentional.

“The previous tests should be enough to qualify for that research project. From here on, I need to hide my light under a bushel.”

After completing the series of tests, everyone's gaze toward Li Changsheng had returned to normal.

Some of the other test subjects even breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he was only beyond common sense in the first few categories; he had his shortcomings too.

Look, he didn't break any world records in the strength test; he was only at the level of a conventional strongman.

Nevertheless, the researchers still surrounded Li Changsheng like stars around the moon.

Latuoqi held the recorded and organized data in his hand, looking at Li Changsheng with a face full of smiles.

In his eyes, Li was no longer a person, but a walking vault.

Such precious research material wouldn't be traded for even a trillion US dollars.

He was certain that once this data was submitted, it would cause a massive sensation among the upper echelons and all the research teams.

“Li, please do not apply to go out recently. I believe you will be able to participate in the research project soon after the report is submitted. At that time, Ms. Lux will discuss the details of the new contract with you.”

Latuoqi said in an almost fawning tone.

Hearing this, Li Changsheng nodded with a faint smile, though he was indifferent in his heart.

Bullshit about 'applying to go out.' With his performance, he probably wouldn't be allowed to leave this godforsaken place even if he begged and pleaded.

He didn't even need to think to know that even if he, Li Changsheng, were the Monkey King and wanted to leave, he could forget about it without causing a havoc in heaven first.

“So, can I be certain now that I'm joining the EP research project team?”

“Hmm? Li, who told you about the ep project team?”

Hearing this, Latuoqi was stunned.

Seeing this, Li Changsheng's expression remained calm as his gaze drifted to Ms. Lux behind him.

He noticed that this lady, who always wore black or white silk stockings, had a slight change in her expression.

“It seems the person Old Zhou chose still has somewhat weak psychological fortitude.”

He could now be one hundred percent certain that this woman was the inside contact arranged by Old Zhou.

On the surface, Li Changsheng still maintained a calm face. He pointed at Latuoqi and smiled: “Mr. Mocking Nickname, I think you might have forgotten.

When I was listening to your small talk just now, I occasionally heard you saying that I fit the ep project requirements perfectly. You can think back carefully.”

“Is that so?”

Latuoqi scratched his head. He had only been focused on his excitement, but it wasn't a big deal; it was a minor matter as long as the specific implementation hadn't been mentioned.

“Very well then. Mr. Li, you can go back and rest now. You can appropriately reduce your training volume recently; we need you to maintain a good state.”

“Of course. I am also looking forward to participating in the ep project. Money is a lovely thing; I never mind having too much, do I?”

“Of course, of course! Li, believe me, once you leave this place, you will have more money than you can spend in a lifetime!”

Latuoqi had a face full of sincere smiles.

Li Changsheng also had a face full of smiles. Yes, no mistake there; if he died, he truly would have more than he could spend in a lifetime.