Bai Zhou returned to the Outer Courtyard, and life became peaceful again.
He bounced back and forth between Tang Ya's and Wang Dong's rooms day and night, managing his time with extreme precision.
He took time to tease Jiang Nannan with Microcard. Jiang Nannan initially avoided replying, then occasionally replied a few times, and now she has started actively sharing interesting things about her life with Bai Zhou.
This is a good sign.
As for Ma Xiaotao, she predictably stood him up and hasn't been seen for several days.
Bai Zhou had long anticipated this, so he didn't pay much attention, but he still sent messages to Ma Xiaotao using Microcard every day, with good morning and good night messages being essential.
Ma Xiaotao initially avoided Bai Zhou, using cultivation as an excuse.
However, when Ma Xiaotao saw that Bai Zhou didn't seem to mind much, she simply stopped pretending. She was a bit reserved at first, but later she directly and actively teased Bai Zhou on Microcard.
Of course, it was just verbal sparring.
As soon as Bai Zhou suggested a one-on-one offline, Ma Xiaotao instantly chickened out.
...
Half a month later.
Soul Guidance System, laboratory.
Bai Zhou looked at the black 'brick' in his hand and finally showed a satisfied expression.
Through the Wishing System, Bai Zhou obtained the blueprint he wanted and created the brand new 'Microcard'.
The current Microcard only require injecting spirit power and using mental force to inscribe the desired content, turning it into text, and then sending it out.
The only drawback is that each send consumes mental force. An ordinary Spirit Elder can send at most a few dozen messages before feeling obvious fatigue.
Although the new Microcard have simple functions and drawbacks.
The technical content within them is extremely high. If Bai Zhou didn't have the Wishing System, it would likely take at least a year to overcome this difficulty on his own.
After all, this kind of technology, let alone the trashy Shrek, hasn't even appeared in the Sun Moon Empire.
...
Bai Zhou made two new Microcard and then found Xian Liner, demonstrating the functions of the new Microcard.
Xian Liner was also astonished by the effect of the new Microcard, appearing somewhat incredulous.
"This... this can actually transmit information using intention, and the information is so accurate! How on earth did you do it..."
Xian Liner stared at Bai Zhou with burning eyes, as if looking at a great treasure.
"Hehe, I just figured it out after a little exploration~" Bai Zhou scratched his head and said modestly.
"Oh please, if this could be figured out so casually, how would those Soul Guiders who have been researching communication technology for decades live..."
Xian Liner rolled her eyes slightly.
The research on 'long-distance communication' is a very popular subject within the Soul Guider Association.
She is registered with the Soul Guider Association, so she naturally knows some confidential information.
The products that dozens of Soul Guiders have researched for half their lives are not as good as the new Microcard in Bai Zhou's hands.
Although Bai Zhou's Microcard still have many flaws, with a little improvement, they can be mass-produced and applied in various fields, and their commercial value is immeasurable.
However, despite her surprise, Xian Liner had no intention of pursuing Bai Zhou's secret. Instead, she earnestly advised, "Xiao Bai, I know you might have gotten some opportunities, but an innocent man is guilty because of his treasure. You can fully display your talent, but it's best not to let people know that you designed these new spirit tools..."
"Teacher, I know. I said before that if I were to sell the blueprints, I would prioritize the academy. Now I plan to sell the blueprints to the academy." Bai Zhou nodded, saying seriously.
"Xiao Bai, you misunderstood. I just want you not to be too sharp; I'm not threatening you to sell the blueprints..."
Xian Liner thought Bai Zhou had misunderstood her words just now, and immediately became a little flustered, quickly explaining.
"Teacher, I didn't misunderstand. This was my idea all along. After all, you are so good to me, it's only right for me to give something back." Bai Zhou looked directly at Xian Liner, his eyes full of sincerity.
Of course, he was grateful not to Shrek, but to Xian Liner.
He paid an expensive tuition fee to get in, so it was only right for Shrek to Cultivate him; this was just a transaction.
But the resources he was currently receiving far exceeded the normal scope. These were all obtained for him by Xian Liner, who even owed many favors for this. This truly had nothing to do with Shrek.
"It's best if you think this way. Whatever you want, as long as the academy can provide it, Teacher will fight for you!" Xian Liner said with great relief.
"I want you..."
Bai Zhou quickly swallowed his inner thoughts.
Then he said seriously, "I am willing to donate the blueprint for the Microcard to the Soul Guidance System free of charge. However, if the academy mass-produces Microcard, I want 10% of the profit."
"No."
To Bai Zhou's surprise, Xian Liner immediately rejected his proposal, then said seriously, "10% is too little. I will fight for 50% of the net profit for you. The academy can earn less, but my student must absolutely not suffer a loss!"
"Furthermore, now is when you need resources the most. I will advance you 1,000,000 gold coins and rewards worth 5,000,000 gold coins. Take them and use them first, and they will be deducted from your future earnings gradually. If it's not enough, come to me again."
Xian Liner said this because she had naturally received the bill for Bai Zhou's 'loan' at the Jubao Pavilion.
The Soul Guidance System is rich, and all bills are paid by the Soul Guidance System in advance, with students slowly repaying later.
As the 'general manager' of the Soul Guidance System, Xian Liner naturally knew about this matter.
"Alright, I'll listen to Teacher~" Bai Zhou was slightly stunned, then revealed a brilliant smile.
Xian Liner was still the best to him.
After Bai Zhou finished speaking, he handed over the prepared design blueprints, as well as all the details involved in making the Microcard, to Xian Liner.
Bai Zhou believed that the market for Microcard was absolutely unimaginable. As long as Shrek thoroughly researched and mass-produced Microcard, the future income would be an astronomical figure.
And this time would definitely not be long; within a year, he would receive a huge income.
What Bai Zhou didn't expect was that Xian Liner was so generous, not only advancing him 1,000,000 gold coins but also resources worth 5,000,000 gold coins!
If he could fully digest these resources, Bai Zhou himself didn't know how much stronger he would become.
"Alright, I'll handle the procedures for you. Teacher is a bit tired, rub my feet for me."
Xian Liner waved her hand lightly, then lay down, took off her shoes, and put her feet into Bai Zhou's lap, clearly wanting to relax properly.
"Okay, okay..."
Bai Zhou quickly took Xian Liner's small feet.
He sat down skillfully and massaged them very seriously.
He had done this many times before.
Naturally, it came easily to him.
And Xian Liner seemed to really like him massaging her feet.
It used to be once a day, but now it was twice a day.
Bai Zhou felt like he was becoming Xian Liner's exclusive technician.
Bai Zhou massaged very carefully, gently, and extremely tenderly.
It was like polishing a beautiful work of art.
At first.
Bai Zhou actually couldn't quite suppress his instincts.
But after getting used to it, he could control it.
Not letting it make a fool of itself.
What Bai Zhou didn't know was that at this moment, Xian Liner's cheeks were exceptionally rosy.
Her heart was also beating several times faster than usual...
Because she was thinking at this moment, whether or not to give Bai Zhou a reward...