Chapter 476 Energy Problem
Su Hao had placed a spiritual power stone in the machine beforehand. After pressing the button, it immediately started operating, emitting the sound of the roulette turning.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, this strange-looking machine sucked in the cotton thread, and several cotton thread loops spun rapidly, arranging the threads neatly.
At this moment, Su Hao pointed to another button and said, “Uncle, press the yellow button.”
Feng Xianglong followed suit.
Another flywheel spun, driving a square structure to move rapidly up and down alternately. Several shuttles shuttled through it, only leaving blurry shadows. The cloth gradually took shape, becoming wider with each weave.
In just a moment, a one-meter-long cloth was rolled onto a pole, and the threads inside were also used up. Su Hao pressed the red button, and the loom slowly stopped.
Su Hao took the rolled cloth and unfolded it, handing it to Feng Xianglong, saying, “Uncle, what do you think of this cloth?”
Feng Xianglong took the cloth dumbfoundedly, and his lips almost curled up. The servants outside the door were also dumbfounded one by one.
Is this weaving, not magic?
Does it take several days to weave such a piece of cloth? Not even close! It would take at least ten to twenty days for one person to weave a piece of cloth! And that would be considered fast.
Feng Xianglong rubbed the fabric in his hands, feeling its texture, unable to speak for a moment.
Did he weave this cloth himself? Isn’t the texture of this cloth inferior to the best ones on the market? Texture isn’t the point, the point is the speed of weaving, and the workforce!
Feng Xianglong immediately saw the value of this weaving machine.
Su Hao said, “What do you think? This kind of weaving machine, we can have as many as we want!”
Feng Xianglong said, “My Feng family alone cannot handle this weaving machine; we need to collaborate with the Mo, Lei, Zhuang Yun, Hua, and Zhang families. Moreover, our four families of Feng, Yun, Hua, and Zhang have always advanced and retreated together, considering ourselves as one. We cannot ignore this now.”
Su Hao nodded, “Arrange it as you see fit, Uncle.”
Feng Xianglong continued, “Once this weaving machine appears in the world, it will inevitably attract cultivators within five years. After all, cultivators still have some connection to the mortal world. Once they disturb the forces of the other side, they will surely come. As for other mortal forces, with my reputation as the ‘Number One Expert in the World’, I can handle them, but cultivators, I am powerless.”
Su Hao said, “Uncle, rest assured, there is currently no one in the cultivation world who is my match. Anyone who dares to interfere, I will beat them up.”
Feng Xianglong was shocked. Who would believe such words!
Feng Xianglong shook his head, “Feng Tang, you must not be arrogant. In the future, you must not speak such words lightly. There are countless hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the world, and who can be invincible under heaven?”
Su Hao exclaimed, “Huh, isn’t Uncle also known as the number one in the world?”
Feng Xianglong chuckled, “Others’ praises don’t count in this matter.”
Su Hao waved his hand, “I’m serious. I’ve killed countless of the highest-level cultivators. But it doesn’t matter anymore. Uncle, you can rest assured. How could I joke about the Feng family? I can ensure everything.”
Seeing that Su Hao didn’t seem to be joking, Feng Xianglong made up his mind, “Alright, I entrust the lives of my Feng family to you.”
Su Hao handed over a positioning stone, “The previous one will soon be useless. This is new. Keep it with you at all times. Activate it immediately if you encounter any danger.”
Feng Xianglong took it, “I’ll go discuss with the leaders of the other three families.”
After some thought, Su Hao called out to Feng Xianglong, “Uncle, do you still want to cultivate?”
Feng Xianglong’s body trembled, then he turned around abruptly, “Is it possible?”
Su Hao said, “It’s possible, it’s not too late! There shouldn’t be a problem extending your lifespan by a few hundred years!”
For a moment, excitement filled Feng Xianglong’s face. This was the most out-of-character moment Su Hao had ever seen from him.
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With things preliminarily settled, Su Hao was sent back to the Starry Bay.
The weaving machine was just the beginning. There were more things to be developed and sent to Feng Xianglong, who would gradually advance the revolution of spiritual power industry and cause explosive growth in productivity.
“The weaving machine is just a finished product. The most important thing is to let Feng Xianglong master the method of manufacturing the weaving machine and achieve mass production. As weaving efficiency increases, cotton supply will inevitably be unable to meet demand, prices will rise, and in the coming years, a large number of farmers will switch from food crops to cotton. In the near future, there will be a shortage of food, food prices will soar, and there may be a large number of lower-class people starving to death…”
“So, the next step is to promote high-yield crops, ensure sufficient food production while reducing arable land, and introduce a series of agricultural machinery…”
Su Hao calculated the future situation step by step, then solved one problem after another with technology, compiling it into a long-term plan for social advancement.
“Now there’s another problem! That’s energy! Only by converting spiritual power into an inexhaustible energy source for this planet can spiritual power technology achieve a major breakthrough.”
“Electricity, heat, potential energy, wind energy, and other natural energies converted into spiritual power, I already have preliminary plans. Next is to put them into practice and establish the first ‘Hydro-spiritual Power Station’ in the Morling City.”
“We can even directly establish power plants, then transmit electricity to every household through wires, and install small ‘Spiritual Power Devices’ in each household…”
Regardless of the method, it must ensure that the final application is spiritual power.
In terms of electric power technology, Su Hao didn’t need to worry too much because, in his view, spiritual energy, with its flexibility, had more advantages than electricity in this world, which was the main theme.
For example, a small storage spirit stone could store enough spiritual energy to keep a machine running for a day, lightweight and nimble, far from being replaceable by batteries.
Three days later, Su Hao teleported to Feng Xianglong’s side, startling him and almost causing him to draw his sword again.
After calming his startled heart, Feng Xianglong asked in surprise, “Feng Tang, how did you suddenly appear here? Is it a mystical technique?”
Su Hao said, “It can be understood this way, or it can be understood as shrinking into inches and traveling thousands of miles in an instant.”
“Hiss—”
Feng Xianglong took a sharp intake of breath. Cultivators were actually so terrifying.
Su Hao asked, “How’s the discussion going?”
Feng Xianglong said seriously, “This business, we’re in!”
Su Hao nodded, “Good.”
Then he handed over two volumes of blueprints, saying, “These are the manufacturing blueprints for the weaving machine. The difficulty isn’t high. First, gather a group of craftsmen and apprentices and thoroughly research the weaving machine within a month. Try to replicate it, then find a way to mass-produce it, recruit workers, and attempt to produce and sell it.”
After explaining in detail to Feng Xianglong, Su Hao collected Feng Xianglong’s body information and returned to the Starry Bay.
Two days later, Su Hao appeared again and injected Feng Xianglong with a gene modification solution, including ‘Cultivation Talent’, ‘Teleportation Balancer’, and ‘Prophet’.
The reason for specifically adding the ‘Prophet’ talent was that Su Hao intended to turn Feng Xianglong into a spokesperson for various mundane affairs. Such a role wouldn’t work without a useful brain.
A month later, Su Hao found Feng Xianglong again and asked, “How’s the progress now?”
Feng Xianglong replied, “We’ve managed to manufacture it, but the production speed is very slow. It takes three days to make one machine.”
Su Hao handed over the second volume of blueprints, saying, “This is the production assembly line for the weaving machine. Let the craftsmen follow the instructions and see if they can speed up the process.”
“Okay!” Feng Xianglong didn’t know how much more Su Hao could come up with, but he didn’t care anymore. Following the instructions wouldn’t go wrong. At the moment, he just needed to make sure he completed the tasks Su Hao assigned.
Su Hao added, “The Starry Sky Cultivation Technology Academy is ready to officially start classes. You will be an observer, learning cultivation together with the new disciples!”
This time, Feng Xianglong managed to remain calm. After all, he was approaching fifty years old, and he should have this level of composure. He nodded and asked, “Where is the academy?”
Su Hao replied, “In Lingsha Continent. Arrange things properly first, and I’ll take you there tomorrow.”
Feng Xianglong tried to calm his emotions, took a deep breath, and finally said calmly, “Okay!”
