Survive in Azure Files

"Hmm~" Tsubaki nodded with a smile, savoring the memory with a lingering feeling, "I dreamed of my teacher. It was a very happy dream~"

Since I didn't feel even a hint of mental fatigue, I immediately denied it. This was the speculation described by the power of "entering other people's dreams".

Could it be that I have missed some hidden prerequisite?

Thinking back to the usual behavior of the card, a possibility emerged in my mind -

If I really entered someone else's dream, I would obviously be dreaming as well.

So, could it be that the hidden prerequisite for using this power is... that I have to fall asleep first?

But how can I use my power when I am asleep?!

No, I seem to have heard that some people can maintain relatively clear consciousness even after falling asleep.

I frowned and thought deeply for a while, then asked Tsubaki, who is an expert in training, about this question.

"Lucid dreams are a complete heresy!" Chun showed a serious attitude that was very different from usual. "The reason why spiritual practice is beautiful is because of the incomparably wonderful dreamlike feeling in the hazy consciousness... Moreover, if you can do whatever you want in your dreams, you will gradually become unable to cherish the happiness of reality."

“…Is it really that serious?”

"Of course that's all!"

Unexpectedly, Chun would resist so fiercely, just like a devout believer's attitude towards heresy.

It seems that there is no way to learn any useful methods from her that she has tried herself.

Although even if there is, with Chun's level of practice, I may not be able to replicate it.

Tsubaki took a deep breath and calmed down. "Teacher, why do you suddenly ask this? Is there any other reason that requires you to enter a lucid dream state?"

I smiled bitterly and nodded: "That's probably right."

Although it's just a guess, we should at least try it first.

After struggling for a while, Chun sighed and said helplessly: "Okay. I will help you. There are many methods on the Internet that teach how to enter a lucid dream. You can first choose a method that suits you, and then after a long period of practice, you may be able to master certain skills."

"Wait, is this going to take long?"

“The time required to achieve mastery varies, depending on the learner’s natural talents, but it’s usually not short.”

Seeing that I looked a little embarrassed, Chun added: "However, you can also use external objects to guide and speed up the process... Sorry, I don't know much about this either. I can only do my best..."

"It's okay, thank you anyway."

I sat up and said to Chun sincerely, "You have helped me a lot."

Most of the powers granted by the cards are hard to describe in a few words, but at least they point me in the direction of my efforts.

Before leaving, I suddenly had an idea to see if consciousness infiltration could be effective, so I asked Chun to accompany me to do an experiment. After she fell asleep and started talking in her sleep, I entered the inner space of the Shiting Box.

But this attempt still ended in failure.

Alona, ​​knowing my intention, explained to me that virtual reality and dreams have certain similarities, but they are not the same.

When I asked her why she didn't say it earlier, she told me confidently that she was sleeping just now, and asked me why I was asking if I hadn't seen it.

After saying goodbye to Tsubaki, I hurried back to Xialai before nightfall. I dealt with some of the urgent documents that were piling up, and while eating dinner, I looked up information about lucid dreams on the Internet, and my mood became a little heavy.

The so-called lucid dream, even at Kivotos's scientific level, has not yet been determined, as if it is covered by a mysterious veil.

Moreover, many people on the Internet have different opinions on the training methods and effects. The remarks of some of them really make people doubt whether their mental state is normal.

No wonder Chun firmly believed that this was heresy.

At the same time, as Chun said, except for some netizens who claim that they are born with the ability to control dreams, most people said that it takes a long time of persistence to gradually master it.

I don't think I have the qualifications, so if I want to achieve it as quickly as possible, I can only seek external help.

The information I found does show that there are relevant auxiliary instruments.

For this purpose, I contacted the engineering department again.

Xiang seems to have some knowledge about this. He claims that he has been researching props that can help with sleep recently. He has looked up relevant information and can try to make them.

But at the same time, she also told me that the effect of this instrument may not be that significant.

In other words, a lot of practice is still essential.

However, this is currently the most feasible method.

There is no other choice but to use force.

Just as I finished my somewhat cold meal and was about to close the webpage to continue working, I accidentally scanned an inconspicuous link at the bottom of the browser.

I frowned, moved the mouse pointer to the upper right corner, clicked on the ad, and subconsciously read the title:

"The Alchemy Research Association of Shanhaijing Senior High School... is recruiting volunteers...?"

Chapter 92 Are You the New Guinea Pig?

Alchemy, an ancient word full of mystery.

From my common sense, this thing is basically linked to feudal superstition. Even in Kivotos, it is too strange to see this thing.

Could it be that it was just like the Ninjutsu Research Club that Izuna joined, an informal club that hadn't passed the approval process...

Due to the closed and conservative school spirit of Shanhaijing Senior High School, I did not find much relevant information on the Internet. I only knew that it was indeed a formal club, but there were many rumors that were daunting.

For example, they only develop questionable drugs, there is always a pungent smell in the building, screams are often heard from the laboratory, and the purpose of the society is to research the legendary elixir of life...

In this way, there is basically no evidence, and at first glance, it all seems like some urban legends.

Among them, the most reliable piece of news is this old news:

The net of heaven is vast and nothing can escape it! The president of the Alchemy Research Association, the "Five Dust Macaque" Shen Guhui, has finally been arrested!

Then, there was the scandal about a student named Shen Guhui who, on the day I first arrived in Xialai, led a group of six serious criminals to escape from the Correction Bureau, an incident that was not fully described.

What kind of a society is this?! They even have a Seven Prisoners!? Is it reliable?!

Fortunately, I also have students I know who are studying Shan Hai Jing and can answer my questions.

The instructor of Plum Garden, Miss Shun, answered me enthusiastically, and I learned more detailed information about the Alchemy Research Society.

The name "alchemy" does not mean that the club is still studying alchemy, but because the club has a long history and has been passed down from ancient times to the present. Although the members still habitually call it "alchemy", it has actually long been a modern medicine with a mature system and rigorous methods.

The person who posted this advertisement is a genius inventor who is famous throughout the Shanhaijing. It is said that he has obtained six degrees when he was in elementary school.

Although he has a somewhat eccentric personality and occasionally causes trouble, he is generally a skilled and trustworthy medical expert. When the children of Plum Garden are sick, Shun often asks him for help.

As for Shen Guhui, one of the seven prisoners, it seems that he had already cut ties with the Alchemy Research Society long before he was wanted, so there is no need to worry too much.

I declined Shun's offer to take time out to accompany me tomorrow, and contacted the student who advertised online on my own. After learning that he was still researching new drugs in the laboratory, I decided to go to his house now to find out what was going on.

The research institute where the Alchemy Research Society is stationed is located near the Plum Garden. I found it easily, but the internal structure is a bit complicated.

However, it was almost late at night, and there were quite a few students in the institute who easily found the correct way.

However, after knowing my purpose, the students showed more or less sympathy, and some even hinted that I'd better go home.

My already uneasy heart became even more uneasy as a result.

That genius girl must have good medical knowledge. If her medical skills were not good enough, the responsible Shun would not be able to trust her with the health of the children.

So...it's really a personality factor.

Thinking of the tone and self-proclaimed name the other party used on momotalk, as well as his overly outstanding talents, I couldn't help but feel worried that the person I would be dealing with next might be a very difficult guy to get along with.

What if someone has bad intentions, covets my beauty, and secretly replaces the medicine I want to try with a strange one?

Finally, I arrived at the laboratory deep in the institute.

After knocking on the door, I heard a voice saying "Come in". I took a last deep breath and pushed the door open.

"you……"

I just opened my mouth when the girl, who had her back to me and was operating an expensive instrument that dispensed various liquids, interrupted me:

"Don't talk and be quiet! This is a critical moment for me!"

Is he really busy, or is he trying to intimidate me?

I think maybe it's a bit of both.

Finally, the liquids of various colors are mixed in precise proportions, dripped into the final container and sealed.

The white-haired girl picked up the medicine bottle, looked at the color inside, nodded with satisfaction, put a yellow sticker with the symbol of highly toxic chemicals on it, put it on the display shelf, then turned around and looked me up and down wantonly, with a smile on her lips:

"Hoohoo~ You're here to see me at this time, so you must be the new guinea pig, right?"

The girl in front of him had messy white hair and narrowed red eyes. She was wearing a blue and white cheongsam on her slender but well-developed body. At the moment, she was crossing her arms, and her movements and expression revealed a sense of pride.

But the most eye-catching thing is the pair of big round mouse ears on her head and the mouse tail dangling behind her. On the left ear, there are two letters "SA" written on it, and she wears a sign-shaped decoration with the number "53218" written on it.

From the outside, he is a cute child, but inside...

I repeated doubtfully, "Guinea Pig-kun?"

"You didn't introduce yourself formally on MomoTalk, did you? So, I'll just use this as your nickname for now."

Wouldn’t it be better to just call them volunteers?

The girl walked up to me and looked at my face with interest. "Even if I am a great genius, I was shocked that an outsider would contact me and say that he wanted to be a volunteer for a new drug after seeing an advertisement from an unknown source."

You actually knew that the ad was weird?

Moreover, he spoke of his greatness without blushing and did not use any honorifics when facing adults he met for the first time. Even if he was indeed a genius, it was enough to show his arrogance.

Of course, besides being like this by nature, he might also want to use this method to get closer to me.

Then, she extended her right hand with a silver mouse ring to me in a very graceful manner: "I am Yaozi Shaling. Who are you?"

I shook hands with Sa Ling and said truthfully, "Hello, I am Xia Lai's teacher."

"Oh, so you are the teacher. How disrespectful."

Even so, Saaya's tone remained casual, and there was no sign of her regaining her respectful attitude.

Since I had expected this situation, I didn't pay too much attention to it.

I asked, "It's already so late, let's get straight to the point, shall we?"

Hearing this, Sa Ling laughed: "Hahaha~ That's true. You are the first person who actively participates in my experiment. You are really an interesting adult just like the rumors say!"

Alas, even though he is a genius with a weird temperament, he really has a liking for me as soon as we met?

Now I am even more worried about whether I was given strange drugs.

"Well, without further ado," Saaya said, "let's start the experiment."

Chapter 93: Card! You tricked me!

"As mentioned on momotalk, I am a genius inventor and I am researching an elixir of immortality."

As Sha Ling led me to a refrigerator against the wall, she muttered, "Of course, other secret medicines will be invented by chance in the process... but the ultimate goal of the Alchemy Research Society is to develop an elixir of immortality. Hahaha!"

Speaking of which, immortality has been one of the highest pursuits of alchemists since ancient times, so it is not surprising that this is the ultimate goal of the society.

However, I am still somewhat curious as to why Sa Ling, who is in her youth, would pursue immortality.

"Hmm? Is there any need to ask?" Sa Ling looked at me strangely, "Of course it's because I want to live forever as a girl and continue my research..."

A very logical idea. But what comes after this?

Sa Ling said with a proud tone and a little yearning: "Then, I will be respected and praised by people..."

With Sa Ling's talent, if she really invented the elixir of immortality and possessed an endless lifespan, she would either be remembered for eternity or infamous for eternity.

So, what next?

"Well, then..."

Sha Ling frowned and said impatiently: "Oh, so annoying! Teacher, you just need to quietly cooperate with my experiment!"

In other words, I didn't seriously consider what would happen in the future. I just set an unattainable goal out of pure passion and dreams, and worked tirelessly for it.

For this reason alone, I feel that this mouse-eared genius girl is quite cute.

“Hoohoo~ Found it!”