Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 312 - 66 Arrangement

Many people believe that programming doesn't demand much from computer hardware. In fact, if it's just handling graphics, that's indeed not much. But scientific research often requires databases, modeling... which demands more from hardware.

If a supercomputer faced physical theories that only mathematical tools such as Hilbert Space could handle, it would also struggle.

When Wang Qi saw the calculator in Chen Feng's study, he felt "Although I have sold myself, this deal isn't a loss."

The Immortal Alliance greatly supported the Empirical Department, and purchasing calculators under the name of the department often cost only a tenth of what it would cost if purchased individually. Initially, Wang Qi thought if Chen Feng could bring up a new type of calculator above the Heavy Artifact level, he would agree. But he never imagined that Chen Feng's large calculator was a Treasure Artifact.

Such a high-level calculator, if used properly, could accomplish many things. At least before reaching Core Formation, he wouldn't have to worry about being unable to deduce cultivation methods.

After Wang Qi and Chen Feng shook hands and Wang Qi agreed to join, Chen Feng's calculator was no longer kept a secret from him. Wang Qi sent his Spiritual Sense into the calculator and nodded in satisfaction, "Apart from the data in the storage, this calculator is no different from a new one. The Path Rank is quite complete, other than the Life Path, other tasks can also be handled—I'm going dumb!"

Chen Feng jumped in shock, "What's wrong?"

"'Beast Taming and Slaying'... You installed this entertainment-based Illusion Path Rank in here too? What a waste!" Wang Qi looked at Chen Feng with a strange expression. Using a supercomputer for gaming isn't worse than using a high-end regular computer, because regular computer software simply can't utilize the computational power of a supercomputer—same principle applies to Calculator Path Rank.

Chen Feng, somewhat embarrassed, coughed, "I've told you, my mathematics is average, I don't really use it much, there's still idle capacity anyway."

"You don't use it, so why buy such an advanced one?"

A Treasure Artifact can be used by a Golden Core Nascent Soul, and the value of a calculator far exceeds ordinary weapons.

Chen Feng looked oddly, "It was a gift... Anyway, don't bother about it too much. As long as you work with me, you can freely use my equipment."

Only the boss of a private lab could be so imposing.

Wang Qi's smile took on a somewhat ingratiating tone, "Boss, there's another issue, about assigning authorship for papers, how shall we divide it?"

The right to sign papers, which on Earth would merely accumulate intangible experience for scientists, in Shenzhou, could directly bring tangible benefits. For example, the distribution of Merit, where the first author could enjoy sixty percent.

Chen Feng answered promptly, "In terms of mathematics, if your topic is related to the research of the Empirical Department, then you must indicate it's from this department. If unrelated, then as you wish. Also, um, parts involving nerves, souls, you just handle the data—so normally you wouldn't have signing rights. Lastly, if it involves the human heart, Human Dao, we will divide the signing rights based on contributions, we can discuss specifics later."

Wang Qi calculated a bit and realized how generous Chen Feng's terms were, so he asked, "Boss, when shall I start working?"

Advanced computers are very appealing to both physicists and mathematicians.

"The current experiment is mainly me getting familiar with the processes and is also exploring for future research, not much valuable content, sorting the data is rather simple, there isn't much work for you to do." Chen Feng took out a stack of data from the study, "Just go home and process these."

Wang Qi put them into a Storage Bag, then asked, "What kind of experiment?"

"You wouldn't understand even if I told you." Chen Feng shook his head, "For now, I'm still following others' path, whether I can achieve results is up to luck."

Biological experiments sometimes work like this. For instance, you know a certain gene causes a certain mechanism, to find which gene it is, you need to induce mutations in gene fragments one by one, testing every gene, to finally identify the active gene.

Unfortunately, most genes in an organism are recessive, showing no traits or meaningless, which is pretty much a game of luck.

Wang Qi, considering he didn't have the luck of a king in his past life, thought that joining Chen Feng in a game of luck wasn't a wise choice. Plus, like many elites in the field of theoretical physics, he was clumsy with practical experiments and knew nothing about biology, making it impractical to help laboriously in experiments.

Thinking of this, Wang Qi sighed, "I'm increasingly worried about the future of our cooperation... We're not even in the same field, how can we play nicely together?"

"Cross-disciplinary research is not uncommon." Chen Feng picked some theoretical treatises from his study, "You should at least understand some about the Life Path, spend time reading these. The data exchanged under the Empirical Department's name is freely accessible to everyone in the department."

Wang Qi glanced at the bookshelf and sighed, "Not much that suits me."

"I'll be adding mathematical treatises soon, let me know what you need, I'll exchange accordingly—except for those related to the Mysterious Path, the Immortal Alliance wouldn't approve them for reimbursement."

Wang Qi laughed, unabashedly sending out the reading list Xi Baiche had made for him.

Chen Feng continued, "The back rooms are being remodeled, still not suitable for living, so no need to move over. I have to prepare some experimental materials soon, also feed some lab rats. Oh, and the kitchen is still being renovated..."

Wang Qi again looked strange, "Kitchen? You also have a hobby for cooking? Just to clarify, I'm not handling that."

Chen Feng's enigmatic smile, "It'll be useful."

"Alright, consider I didn't say anything." Wang Qi knew by Chen Feng's expression that he wanted to play the "seemingly all-knowing" trick, and switched to the next question, "Besides Beifeng here,(Initialized text limit reached)