Chapter 162

Inside, a very large seed emerged.

"This is the star-skiff petri dish. It's filled with culture medium, which helps the star-skiff seed complete the sprouting stage, ensuring the biological materials can grow in a nutritious and controllable environment."

Watching this scene, Cheng Cheng Jie began to explain: "This is a seed that can grow into a star-skiff. It's not a seed grown from a plant, but a construct fused with malleable metal, biological materials, jade abacus chips, and so on."

"All the growth information for a star-skiff is stored in the seed. In other words, these seeds come with their own design blueprints from the moment they are born. The seed will grow step by step according to the design plan."

"Without external interference and with sufficient nutrition, the star-skiff seed will grow a one-piece keel."

"The ratio of growth-promoting compounds in this culture medium is relatively fixed, but there are times when it is adjusted according to the ship's design. Depending on the composition ratio, the hull's strength and the molding speed will also differ."

"Therefore, the craftsmen of the Artisanship Commission are specifically responsible for researching the ratio of the culture medium, all to make the ship lighter, more durable, and safer during the sprouting stage."

"On the star-skiff manufacturing line, there are many culture medium injectors shaped like circular arches, intended to make corresponding fine-tuning to the star-skiff's formation at different stages of cultivation."

"The cultivation of a star-skiff is generally divided into four stages: the sprouting stage, the embryonic stage, the rearing stage, and the molding stage. What we are seeing now is the sprouting stage."

"In the first stage, materials like 'breathing soil' and 'wood-worry-not' inside the star-skiff seed will grow the initial germ and hypocotyl structure based on the information on the jade abacus."

"If the growth process is not smooth, it is necessary to promptly clear out the failed star-skiff seeds and destroy the biological materials within the metal frame."

"Very well explained."

Hearing Cheng Cheng Jie's words, Lin Mo smiled faintly: "So detailed; you certainly have some skill in this area."

"I'm just repeating what others have said."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Cheng Cheng Jie lowered his head, feeling a bit embarrassed: "Everything I know is just rote-memorized knowledge."

"So they actually grow from seeds, and there's such a complex process."

Beside them, Hearing Qing Que looked amazed: "I ride star-skiffs every day, but I never thought this thing would grow from a seed."

Even Hearing Qing Que was hearing for the first time that star-skiffs grew from seeds.

She had thought the star-skiffs in the Artisanship Commission were all mass-produced on assembly lines.

After all, with that kind of tool, it seemed outrageous to think they grew from seeds.

"Yes, I felt surprised when I first heard it too."

Hearing Hearing Qing Que's exclamation, Cheng Cheng Jie felt a bit embarrassed: "You must have heard the legend of the Ambrosial Arbor. It is said that that thing brought a technological revolution to the Xianzhou, especially for the Cauldron Division; they once possessed technology that could be called a miracle."

"However, since the Ambrosial Arbor was severed by the Reignbow Arbiter, most of the technology was lost, but the star-skiff cultivation technology has continued."

"The sprouting stage is like this. Next, we will go to the embryonic stage, but before that, please wait for me; I need to take a photo."

"No problem, take your time."

Hearing Cheng Cheng Jie's words, Hearing Qing Que nodded readily.

Immediately after Cheng Cheng Jie finished taking photos of the place, the group followed the path toward the direction of the star-skiff's second stage.

That stage was not too far from here, and the group arrived in no time.

After arriving, the group discovered the approximate appearance of the star-skiff; it had already grown from a seed into a ship.

"Even though I've seen it countless times in diagrams, seeing it in person still feels incredible."

Cheng Cheng Jie looked at the star-skiff at this stage and sighed with emotion: "The embryonic stage is the most important stage for the star-skiff's plasticity. If one is not careful about the temperature, the configuration of the culture medium, or if the design information is missing, the star-skiff seed will not grow according to the design blueprint."

"Is there a risk of it being scrapped during this process?"

"Yes."

Hearing Hearing Qing Que's words, Cheng Cheng Jie nodded heavily: "Some fast-growing defective star-skiffs can even break through the petri dish, leading to culture medium leakage accidents. Generally speaking, these cultivation chambers can only be discarded."

"Even if craftsmen are very confident in their designs, it is inevitable that there will be some design failures."

"To complete my Master's design, I must also pay attention to the growth laws of star-skiffs."

"I heard Master Gongshu say that the Artisanship Commission was once attacked by a group of medicine-seeking envoys. It is said that they obtained a sample of the Ambrosial Arbor and hoped to cultivate a new Ambrosial Arbor using star-skiff culture medium, but later they discovered they had been tricked; it was just a potted plant from the Cauldron Division."

"They put the small twig into the culture medium, and it was like detonating a bomb. In an instant, the small building they were hiding in was burst open and collapsed by the rapidly growing tree."

"Then that big tree turned into dead wood and died in an instant. That small twig gained vigorous vitality in an instant, and also burned out its life in an instant. It was truly terrifying."

"So this is also the reason why the seeds need to be wrapped."

"The molded star-skiff cannot see the core part. On one hand, in the subsequent stages, the star-skiff seed will sprout detailed and complex root systems; this is the jade abacus network planted inside the star-skiff."

"On the other hand, the strongest life materials on the outside will gradually close. In the event of a violent impact, the star-skiff can also maintain the operation of the core internally."

"Uh."

Hearing Cheng Cheng Jie's words, Hearing Qing Que fell into deep thought: "I'm starting to not understand anymore."

Little fox-eared maid: "........."

Immediately, Cheng Cheng Jie continued to introduce the detailed situation of the star-skiff and took photos.

After doing this, they headed to the rearing stage.

"This is the rearing stage of the formation?"

Looking at the larger star-skiff seed in front of her, Hearing Qing Que fell into deep thought: "Why do I feel like there's no difference from the embryonic stage just now?"

It was exactly the same.

This was just changing to a larger cultivation chamber.

"No, this is the most important stage."

Cheng Cheng Jie shook his head: "Look, there is a gap at the tail of the star-skiff. This is where the engine is placed, the place to assemble the 'Wheel of Perfection', which is the star-skiff engine. It is a jade abacus device that integrates gravity control and power."

"The 'Jade Raiment' in the Artisanship Commission also uses similar technical principles, but many people who illegally modify star-skiffs will take advantage of this. They will install the Wheel of Perfection of military combat ships onto civilian star-skiffs, and there are not a few people who have accidents. After all, that is a practice that does not meet specifications and is very dangerous."

"That is our last place."

As he spoke, Cheng Cheng Jie walked forward.

Soon they arrived at a wide open-air scene, completely different from the environment just now.

"Fully grown star-skiffs will be taken out of the cultivation chamber and temporarily docked here after assembly."

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Standing at a star-skiff docking area, Cheng Cheng Jie said: "Before long, they will sail to various places and become a part of the scenery around us."

"Originally, I didn't dare to come here to see it alone, but walking with you all, walking on this road of the Artisanship Commission, the sense of unease in my heart disappeared."

Cheng Cheng Jie looked at Lin Mo with gratitude: "Guest Elder, do you understand that feeling of being accompanied? I don't know why, but with your company, I feel like the unease in my heart has disappeared, as if it had never appeared."

"People all live in society; it's impossible not to interact and communicate with others."

Hearing Cheng Cheng Jie's words, Lin Mo smiled faintly: "You just have too few friends. When you have more friends in the future, you will be very optimistic and confident."

"Mm-hmm."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Cheng Cheng Jie nodded: "Coming out this time, I am truly satisfied, especially with the company of you, Guest Elder. I want to go back and complete the manuscript left by my Master. The manuscript left by my Master has not yet been published. Once completed, I believe it will surely become a masterpiece that transcends time."

"To teach me, to ignite my dreams, my Master poured out his heart and time."

"He poured the treasure that is most stingy to short-lived species—time—onto me. Now it is my turn to repay him with time."

"I want to prove that my Master's time was not wasted; his time will continue to flow on me and will continue to flow on his works."

Speaking of this, Cheng Cheng Jie turned his head, looked at the place where star-skiffs were boarded in the distance of the Artisanship Commission, took a deep breath, and said seriously: "So many star-skiffs leave the port of the Artisanship Commission every day. One day, I will also build my Master's dream ship, gently push it out, and let it sail in the most prosperous shipping lane of the star-skiff sea."

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"When that day comes, I will be a true craftsman, and I believe my Master will also recognize me."

"Don't just talk, take action."

Beside him, Hearing Qing Que said in a faint tone: "Keep it up; we are looking forward to your performance."

"Rest assured."

Hearing Hearing Qing Que's words, Cheng Cheng Jie was high-spirited: "I feel full of energy now; I want to go back and do a big job."

"Hmm, good confidence."

Seeing the high-spirited Cheng Cheng Jie, Lin Mo smiled faintly: "Then you go back to the Artisanship Commission first. If we have time, we will come to find you."

Witnessing the birth and molding of the star-skiff today was not a wasted trip.

"Thank you, Guest Elder."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Cheng Cheng Jie nodded excitedly and said gratefully: "I'll go first. Thank you both again for your help."

Under the gaze of Hearing Qing Que, Lin Mo, and the little fox-eared maid, Cheng Cheng Jie left full of confidence.

"Phew, having completed such a thing, I feel the harvest is quite large."

Watching Cheng Cheng Jie leave, Hearing Qing Que let out a long breath, then subconsciously turned her head to look at Lin Mo: "Where does Guest Elder Lin Mo plan to go next?"

When she rode the star-skiff to the Artisanship Commission just now, she had already asked for Lin Mo's name.

"Go to the Rest-Easy Inn."

Lin Mo smiled faintly: "It's afternoon now, and I haven't had lunch. It's just right to go over for afternoon tea and watch some opera."

"Eh?"

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Hearing Qing Que's eyes lit up, and she immediately excitedly grabbed Lin Mo's sleeve: "Can you take me with you?" ===== CHAPTER 163 =====