Chapter 30: An Eleven-Digit Deposit

Qin Feng's bold claim of "tenfold improvement" and "three months" was like a depth charge dropped into a calm deep pool, its ripples far exceeding imagination.

When Mr. Yang left Yunshan Manor, though his demeanor remained composed, the uncontainable shock in his eyes revealed his inner turmoil—he needed to immediately report the outcome of this meeting and Qin Feng's nearly absurd promise upward.

It was foreseeable that within certain circles in the Imperial Capital, Qin Feng's name would no longer be linked merely to "billionaire," "philanthropist," or "tech investor," but would be tagged with a new, far more complex and attention-grabbing label—"Madman," or perhaps… "Potential Miracle Creator."

After seeing Mr. Yang off, Sun Zhe could no longer hold back, asking in a tone of disbelief: "Boss Qin, tenfold performance improvement in three months… is this even possible?"

Qin Feng turned and walked back into the study, his voice calm and flat: "Delete the 'is it possible' part."

Sun Zhe fell silent, staring at his boss's firm, upright back, all his doubts instantly dissolving, replaced by near-blind trust and fervor—he had witnessed too many impossibilities become possible since following this boss!

Qin Feng wasted no time; his consciousness immediately sank into the system.

"【Technology Core】, confirm simulation of 'Multi-Layer Composite Gradient Protective Coating' technical blueprint, target performance: increase lifespan of existing plasma confinement materials by more than tenfold!"

【Command confirmed. Beginning simulation optimization…】

【Tech Points consumed: 1800 points.】

【Remaining Tech Points: 700 points.】

【Simulation in progress…】

As Tech Points rapidly drained, countless complex details—material structure, molecular arrangement, energy conduction, radiation-resistance mechanisms—collided, recombined, and optimized furiously within the 【Technology Core】. Qin Feng could clearly "see" a brand-new, multi-layered microstructure forming, each layer possessing distinct functions yet perfectly fused.

This process lasted nearly an hour.

【Simulation complete!】

【Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the complete technical blueprint: 'Stardust Guardian-1 Type' Plasma Confinement Protective Coating (Basic)!】

【Technology has been recorded in the 【Technology Archive】!】

Success! Qin Feng's heart steadied; he immediately checked the blueprint details.

'Stardust Guardian-1 Type' is a composite coating based on special synthetic ceramic and metallic substrates, achieving ultra-high resistance to extreme environments—high temperature, intense radiation, neutron bombardment—through nano-scale gradient structural design. According to blueprint data, its theoretical lifespan can increase the performance of current 'Zhuri' project confinement materials by more than twelvefold—far exceeding the required tenfold!

And although the manufacturing process is precise, with existing industrial foundations, upgrades to Light-Year Materials' equipment and team could fully realize it!

Without hesitation, Qin Feng immediately connected a video call with Su Wenqian and the head of Light-Year Materials.

"Initiate the 'Stardust' project immediately." Qin Feng cut straight to the point, sending over the basic theoretical framework and some non-core process parameters of the 'Stardust Guardian-1 Type' coating: "Here's the preliminary technical data—I need Light-Year Materials to produce a lab sample and conduct preliminary performance tests in the shortest possible time, at any cost. All resources prioritized, funding unlimited!"

The head of Light-Year Materials, staring at the revolutionary material structure design on screen, trembled with excitement: "A…A Boss! This…this is a groundbreaking design! We…we guarantee completion!"

Su Wenqian immediately took command, beginning to coordinate global procurement of special raw materials and custom equipment.

A massive flow of capital surged forth again like a dam breaking, pouring into the 'Stardust' project.

After handling this most critical matter, Qin Feng finally exhaled slightly. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. Though he held the technical blueprint, turning it into reality still demanded immense resources and time—three months was not ample.

At that moment, his personal phone received a text alert from a bank. He glanced casually—it was a monthly asset summary for one of his primary cash accounts.

His gaze paused for a fraction of a second on the balance figure at the end of the message.

It was a long number.

Units, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, millions, ten millions, hundreds of millions, billions…

Eleven digits!

The first digit was 6.

This meant that in just this single account, his cash deposit exceeded 60 billion RMB—not counting his equity in Xingyao Department Store, properties scattered across the globe, supercars, private jets, yachts, massive investments in tech firms, or the 80 billion HKD he'd earned in Hong Kong's financial markets!

His total assets had long since become a number beyond ordinary comprehension.

Yet, looking at this figure that could drive anyone mad, Qin Feng's heart remained utterly still, not even a ripple stirring.

Money, to him, was truly just a string of digits—a tool to achieve goals, accelerate progress, and acquire Tech Points.

This 60 billion might soon be poured into the 'Stardust' project, or into the next urgent technological breakthrough.

He closed the message without bothering to count the zeros.

His attention had already returned to the vast star map within his mind—the 【Technology Core】—and the endless future represented by the 【Technology Archive】.

'Stardust Guardian' was only the beginning.

He was curious—when, three months from now, he presented this tenfold-performance coating to those people, what expressions would grace their faces?

It would surely be far more interesting than this eleven-digit deposit.

Qin Feng's lips curled slightly; he closed his eyes and resumed guiding the 【Technology Core】, using the remaining 700 Tech Points to conduct deeper analysis of the Bronze Navigator's wreckage.

He had a hunch—the secret hidden behind the ancient oceanic civilization's 【Source Technology Imprint】 might be even more astonishing than the 'Stardust Guardian.'