Chapter 30

A thick look of surprise flashed in the old man’s eyes; even with his experience and sophistication, he was shocked by Xu Zi'an’s words.

He asked incredulously: "You... are you just preparing to take the college entrance exam now?"

Everyone behind the old man, one by one.

Upon hearing Xu Zi'an’s words, they couldn't help but open their mouths wide, dumbfounded.

After receiving Xu Zi'an’s affirmative reply again.

The old man suddenly took a deep breath, the smile on his face faded, and he said with an extremely solemn expression: "Young man, let’s get to know each other, my name is Xia Xia Dongliu, may I ask the young man’s name!"

"Xia Xia Dongliu? Are you the Xia Lao, Xia Xia Dongliu, who authored the masterpiece *Several Differences and Commonalities in Starship Evolution*?"

Hearing the old man’s self-introduction, Xu Zi'an asked with pleasant surprise.

A smile appeared on Xia Xia Dongliu’s face: "Oh? Has the young man read my book?"

Xu Zi'an nodded repeatedly: "Read it, read it! I’ve read it no less than twenty times! It’s just that there are a few places I haven't understood...

Ah, right, my name is Xu Zi'an, Xu as in 'yan wu', Zi'an as in 'wishing for peace'!"

Xia Xia Dongliu became interested: "Where don't you understand, come and tell me!"

"It’s just that in the work, it says that the generation of energy shields requires the addition of flammable and explosive substances such as sodium nitrate."

Xu Zi'an immediately stated his point of confusion: "But sodium nitrate will explode when heated or subjected to attacks or impacts.

Once it explodes, wouldn't it also cause a certain energy loss to the energy shield itself?

So I would like to ask Xia Lao, what is the main purpose of adding materials like sodium nitrate to the energy shield!"

In the public starship factory.

An old man and a young man started a heated discussion.

The reason it was called heated...

Was because the various questions Xu Zi'an raised gradually became profound, and Xia Lao was spitting as he explained to Xu Zi'an.

The more he explained, the more energetic Xia Lao became.

Because he discovered...

On some issues, Xu Zi'an was even more of a novice than a novice.

From this, it could be confirmed that Xu Zi'an was indeed not lying...

His knowledge of starship evolution was all self-taught!

But!

As long as he explained it clearly, Xu Zi'an could often understand it instantly and master it, and even draw inferences, making Xia Lao feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction in teaching.

This old man and young man.

Started chatting about various evolution theories without regard for others.

And the more Xia Lao chatted, the more joyful and fond his eyes became when looking at Xu Zi'an.

A genius.

A true peerless genius!

This comprehension ability.

Was no less than the few personal disciples he had taught!

By the way—

His few personal disciples.

Had now all become famous big shots in the Universal Federation.

And he.

Hadn't taken any disciples for a full three thousand years.

Just because his conditions for taking disciples were extremely harsh.

He simply didn't look at ordinary geniuses!

But today.

At this very moment!

He finally had a feeling of seeing talent and feeling happy again!

At this time, a middle-aged man suddenly stepped forward a few steps and whispered respectfully in Xia Lao’s ear.

After Xia Lao finished listening, the smile on his face became even brighter.

Just now.

This middle-aged man had gone to investigate Xu Zi'an’s identity information, and it was exactly the same as what Xu Zi'an had said!

Xia Xia Dongliu immediately made up his mind, his expression became solemn and he said: "Xu Zi'an, do you want to become my registered disciple?"

Xia Xia Dongliu was a scholar who specialized in starship evolution.

He himself was also a powerhouse who had once piloted a starship and galloped on the border line.

His personality had always been straightforward and decisive.

Since he had the intention of taking a disciple, he would just say it directly!

The reason it was a registered disciple...

Was very simple.

Although he was extremely optimistic about Xu Zi'an’s talent.

But!

He took disciples, and it was definitely not just about talent!

He also had to look at his character and morality!

He didn't want the disciple he taught to become a human traitor one day and set up a great enemy for humanity!

In addition, he also had to see if Xu Zi'an was qualified to be his disciple.

Only when Xu Zi'an relied on his own efforts to become a true registered evolutionist.

And his character and morality passed the test.

Would he truly take Xu Zi'an as a personal disciple...

Or even his final disciple!

Xu Zi'an was stunned.

The people behind Xia Lao were also stunned.

One by one, they were dumbfounded, unable to believe their ears.

Xia Lao’s status in the evolutionist circle was unquestionable.

But precisely because of this!

They were shocked!

You know, Xia Lao hadn't taken a disciple for a full three thousand years!

Even a registered disciple had never been taken!

For a time.

The eyes of these people looking at Xu Zi'an were full of envy from the soul.

There was no jealousy...

Because they had just seen clearly and plainly how ridiculous Xu Zi'an’s potential was and how terrifying his talent was!

They considered themselves...

At Xu Zi'an’s age, reaching this level by self-study.

Xu Zi'an was stunned because this surprise came too suddenly.

Surprise, ecstasy, excitement, agitation!

He naturally also knew Xia Lao’s noble status in the evolutionist circle.

Precisely because of this.

He felt extremely incredible that Xia Lao would actually take him as a registered disciple.

However...

The next second, Xu Zi'an reacted.

He bowed respectfully without hesitation and said: "Zi'an pays respects to Master!"

In this era.

The master-disciple relationship was certainly not like in ancient times where one would kneel and bow at every turn.