Bai Luan snapped out of his thoughts in the Little Black Room.
In reality, his hand was still touching that instrument.
Hmm... this instrument is called an Internal Structure Scanner. You place the item you want to deconstruct beneath it, activate the instrument to scan, and you can learn its internal structure.
There are size limitations; the scanned item cannot exceed the size of a... computer host.
Despite this limitation, it doesn't diminish the fact that it's incredibly powerful.
Bai Luan opened the cabinet beneath the experimental bench, looking at the accompanying projection equipment that had been stored there for who knows how long.
Once the scan is complete, you can project the structural blueprint using this equipment.
It can be freely zoomed in and out, and every detail, no matter how small, of the scanned object can be replicated.
This thing is truly incredible.
With this, after capturing an enemy weapon, you can scan it with this device and immediately get the weapon's blueprint.
Simple weapons could be directly replicated.
Regardless of whether you understand the principles, you can build it directly according to the blueprint.
Not to mention, if your own technology is more advanced, you could fully understand the weapon, grasp its principles, and while replicating it, also research countermeasures...
Some laboratories are even equipped with printers. After scanning, you can directly feed the blueprint into the printer and immediately assemble an identical replica.
And there are dozens of such instruments in this one laboratory alone, each more unbelievably powerful than the last.
This set of instruments is entirely capable of determining the outcome of a battlefield, yet here at Herta's, it's just an ordinary instrument in a casually established laboratory, probably not activated for who knows how long.
Such heaven-defying gadgets are just gathering dust here at Herta's.
Truly, the more one learns, the more one realizes how insignificant one is before a genius.
Bai Luan closed the cabinet door, not taking out the instrument.
There weren't many materials in this laboratory.
Although he had indeed tinkered with and created the flying backpack he wanted in the laboratory within the Little Black Room, this was reality.
He had only learned how to make the flying backpack through the Little Black Room and gained manufacturing experience; the necessary materials still had to be acquired by himself.
His learning in the Little Black Room this time was actually a bit lazy; he only learned how to use these instruments, but Bai Luan didn't bother to learn their operating principles.
Any random instrument here would have enough theoretical knowledge to crush a person several times over if laid out.
Not to mention the exaggerated time cost; even with the Little Black Room, it would take years of hard study there to fully understand them.
Such a life would be too arduous; he'd rather take things slowly.
However, the current Bai Luan had no problem working as a researcher in this laboratory and conducting small experiments.
Bai Luan looked around the laboratory, and those instruments, which were once strange and unknown, began to become familiar in his eyes.
Upon seeing them, his mind automatically brought up their usage methods and functions.
Hmm... it felt like coming home.
The feeling of knowledge filling his mind was wonderful.
Although to others, it would seem like he had just stepped into this laboratory less than five minutes ago and already understood all the facilities within.
But how much hardship and tears were involved, only Bai Luan himself...
Uh, and the System, as well as Herta in the Little Black Room...
Alright.
I guess I'm not that lonely after all.
This trip was truly fruitful, time to go.
Aha: ?
Bai Luan's action of entering the laboratory, browsing for five minutes, and then walking out with a satisfied expression completely baffled Aha.
Ultimately, Aha categorized it as a peculiar behavior unique to geniuses.
Aha was not lacking in patience; He was still very keen to see what kind of big show this little brat, who dared to pin the blame on Him, could put on.
Of course, Bai Luan could indeed put on a big show right now that would greatly energize Aha, and it would only take one sentence.
"You, a dignified Aeon, spying on me, a mere mortal?"
Saying this sentence would definitely shock Aha.
After all, Aha had once disguised Himself as an ordinary person and hidden in Akivili's train, maintaining the disguise for a long time without being exposed, yet now He was detected while spying on a mortal.
Do you think Aha would be amused?
But Bai Luan didn't say it.
Because he felt that if he said that, Aha would probably just give him a Trailblaze Envoy as a toy.
He decided to keep this as Bai Luan's trump card, to be played when he was being chased and desperately needed power.
Then, he would unleash a burst of Trailblaze energy shockwave and thoroughly enjoy it.
Hehehe... who could outwit me?
The Aeon of Elation should be used this way!
The false Masked Fools were still guessing what The Aeon of Elation wanted, but the true followers of Trailblaze were already scheming against The Aeon of Elation!
Bai Luan stepped out of the laboratory, the valve behind him closing, and at the same time, his stomach rumbled.
This reminded Bai Luan.
As a struggling worker in his previous life, Bai Luan rarely ate breakfast.
So, after coming to Herta's, he naturally didn't eat breakfast either.
It was now noon, and he had been running around here and there, so hunger was starting to set in.
"I need to find something to eat."
Bai Luan stroked his chin, beginning to search for the kitchen in Herta's massive residence.
The closest kitchen to him seemed to be quite large.
Who cares, as long as it can cook!
Towards the kitchen, off we go!
Bai Luan walked for half an hour and finally reached the kitchen.
When he saw the kitchen sign, he wiped his sweat.
A mode of transport is urgently needed...
Although Bai Luan had only been here for two days, he deeply realized the significance of the emergence of transportation for the human species.
Bai Luan entered the kitchen, and what greeted his eyes was an enormous kitchen, almost as large as two cafeteria halls.
Sinks, cutting boards, arrays of gleaming chef's knives, humming microwaves... every cooking utensil he could imagine, and even those he couldn't, were neatly arranged like soldiers awaiting inspection.
Filming a food video here, just showing off the kitchenware, displaying the 'arsenal,' the 'King's Treasury,' would be enough to make viewers click in awe.
Of course, Herta's kitchen, how could its greatness be judged solely by its 'size'?
The most unique aspect of Herta's kitchen lay in its complete food production system.
All sorts of ingredients grew and matured vibrantly in the area adjacent to the kitchen, then flowed like a stream into this kitchen via silent mechanical conveyor belts.
However, the conveyor belts weren't working now; perhaps they only operated when Herta suddenly felt like cooking.
In the ingredient production area, though, there were quite a few small Hertas maintaining things.
These small Hertas were petite, like little sprites, capable of flight, darting through the air, diligently working like little bees.
Let's call these small Hertas, Sprite Hertas.
Some raised chickens, some fed cows, some picked fruits, some watered plants...
A farm stay next to the kitchen, is it?
Truly a grand gesture.
He wouldn't need to go to the Little Black Room to cook, but could he take ingredients?
He'd better ask.
Bai Luan took a step and walked towards the ingredient production area.
As soon as he stepped into this area, several Sprite Hertas surrounded him, flying around Bai Luan and staring at him.
"Uh... can I have some ingredients?"
The Sprite Hertas nodded, then continued to stare at Bai Luan.
"Does this mean they're asking me what I want? Hmm... potatoes, peas, rice, meat..."
Bai Luan reported the ingredients he needed while thinking about the meal he wanted to cook.
After listening, the sprites immediately flew away, and soon, a group of Sprite Hertas flew back.
Each Sprite Herta was carrying ingredients.
They thoughtfully delivered them to the kitchen.
"Thank you all."
The Sprite Hertas nodded, waved at Bai Luan, and returned to their posts.
Bai Luan briefly checked the ingredients; they were all very fresh and of excellent quality. He nodded, very satisfied, and rolled up his sleeves.
"Such good ingredients, can't let them go to waste."
Ingredients splashed into water, cutting board gently clacked showcasing knife skills, wok tossed and stir-fried, dishes served with scattered green onions.
Braised pork with potatoes, Kung Pao chicken, stir-fried pork with green peppers, and egg drop soup.
Three dishes and one soup, perfectly done.
He scooped rice from the rice cooker and took out a pair of chopsticks.
Time to eat.
He picked up a glistening piece of green pepper with slightly stir-fried shredded pork, mixed it with distinct grains of rice, and put it in his mouth.
"Holy crap! How is this so delicious!?"
Bai Luan looked at the three dishes and one soup before him with a shocked expression.
In his previous life, while squandering his fortune, he had eaten at many high-end restaurants, but they were utterly crushed compared to these three dishes and one soup.
Had his cooking skills improved again?
No...
His cooking skills were just decent.
The ingredients?
Could it be that...
『Curio: Extremely Delicious Kung Pao Chicken』
『Effect: An ordinary home-cooked meal, but even the most discerning gourmet will praise its deliciousness after eating it.』
Heh, so it turned into a Curio.
By the way, is it okay to eat a Curio?
Bai Luan looked at the three dishes and one soup before him.
He shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth.
Since things have come to this (chew chew chew), let's eat first (chew chew chew).