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Chapter 73 Stimulation
Xiang Xin's mouth was dry while Cheng Jinzhou's eyes sparkled.

As far as calculation methods are concerned, there have been countless revolutions in the history of mathematics. That is to say, in the computer age, mathematicians were freed from mechanized mental work. I am very confident that he can save a lot of star array resources than others, at least in the logarithmic field, the star warlocks of this era are not strong enough.

Of course, with the Elementary Mental Arithmetic Course, Xiao Cheng's mind will drift further.

Xiang Xin was tired of talking, and seeing that Cheng Jinzhou had no more problems, he hurriedly said, "Let's go out to have some dinner, and then I'll take you to your residence. I heard it's near Zhuque Street."

Just like the Chinese-style office in Beijing, major aristocratic families will also buy two properties in the capital to prepare for emergencies. Such as Cheng Jinzhou's school admission, imperial examination, or entertaining guests, operational affairs are inevitable. The difference It only depends on the size of the financial resources and the quality of the real estate.

"Wait a minute, where can I get the Star Array?" Cheng Jinzhou said with a deep thought.

Xiang Xin patted his forehead helplessly, turned around and took out a book from the largest bookshelf and said, "Here are some introductions to the core star formations. The association organizes some high-level star warlocks to provide services every quarter, but the prices are not cheap, usually The corresponding star array will be completed by a higher-level star warlock. If you want a better star warlock to help, the price will be higher. The surrounding star arrays are very mature. Together, it is about 50% of the core star array. %about."

Cheng Jinzhou can understand this. A high-level star warlock who is good at tattoos is equivalent to a higher level of technology in the electronics industry. Manufacturing a CPU of the same level with a 45-nanometer process is obviously more expensive than a 100-nanometer process. Lower power and smaller load.Of course, the difference in the drawing of star arrays at different levels is not as big as in the industrial age. It is possible to reduce the load of a second-level star array, but it is absolutely impossible to reduce the load on a second-level star array. possible.

Even so, in the early stages of star warlocks, it is still valuable to ask senior star warlocks to puncture star arrays, especially after some commonly used star arrays have been thoroughly studied, more resources can often be saved.For example, gentlemen like Lu Xu need this even more.

Cheng Jinzhou struggled to spread the book flat on the long wooden table, feeling like looking at a map.

The whole book is half the size of a normal person. Not only is the cover quality excellent, but even the inside pages are made of lambskin with full-color paint. Except that it is too thick and must be spread out, the exquisite clarity is not inferior to "National Geographic" .Perhaps because of the production method, the left side of each page is blank, the upper part of the right side shows the general appearance of the star array, and the lower part describes its function and scope of use. In addition, there will be a matching peripheral Introduction to Star Array.

Cheng Jinzhou first quickly turned to the back, and found that there were only 4 third-level star formations inside, and he couldn't help being slightly disappointed.

However, the names of the star formations are quite interesting, they are Chain Lightning, Illusion Legion, Curse of Weakness and Seeing Thousands of Miles.According to his understanding, the chain lightning should be to create a potential difference, and you can see hundreds of miles away through a thousand miles, which is about the same as a mirage, and the phantom army may be based on the principle of borrowing light.The explanation of the curse of weakness confuses him, so he couldn't help pointing and asking Xiang Xin, "What is this like?"

"Send some alchemy materials around the target to explode. Using more on the battlefield will make people weaker and slower to react. It is very troublesome to use at ordinary times. The kingdom army likes such star warlocks." Her so-called kingdom The army is not only the Great Xia Dynasty, but also other countries and regimes.Ordinary star warlocks, including Liu Kuangxing warlock, often do not serve the country.

Cheng Jinzhou nodded secretly, it looked like a man-made chemical weapon.

"Don't look at these, the most common third-level star array will take many years to accumulate enough contribution points and materials." Xiang Xin quickly turned the page to the front and said: "Actually, if you look at the previous requirements, you know that now is not a stimulus. A good time to engrave a star formation."

There is no price marked on the third-level star array, but there are numbers marked on the upper right corner of the unranked star array and the first-level star array.

Cheng Jinzhou saw the fireball technique that Xiang Xin had used at a glance, and the number on it was 400.

"400 association contribution points?" Cheng Jinzhou asked.

"There is also the price of 180 matching star arrays." Xiang Xin mumbled: "It is a graduation gift from Master, otherwise I would not be able to afford it if I was exhausted."

Cheng Jinzhou frowned and said, "I don't have any idea."

"Lv Xu spent 20 years, excluding the usual expenses, and finally earned 4000 association contribution points to equip his second-level star array."

"Uh... I remember him just as you said." Cheng Jinzhou rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "Can't star warlock Liu Kuang puncture the star array?"

Xiang Xin denied: "His star array is not suitable. Generally, there must be star arrays for zooming in and out, stability, etc."

It seems that anything that develops for thousands of years will naturally become specialized.

The cheapest Star Array cost about 100 Association Contribution Points, so Cheng Jinzhou could only raise his eyebrows and give up: "Could it be that other Star Warlocks can earn 200 Association Contribution Points every year?"

"Of course not by publishing results." Xiang Xin laughed and said: "The association has a special agency to handle the distribution of contribution points, such as carving star arrays for other star warlocks, or completing some work required by the association, or turning in You can get contribution points for precious materials, but the most important thing for the association is the publication of results, and high-star star warlocks are given various preferential treatment."

Cheng Jinzhou felt a headache when he heard it, he closed the pages of the book reluctantly, and said: "Forget it, let's go and see the house first."

It is impossible for Shi Yan, Shi Mo and other servants to come with him in the airship - the weight and space of the boat are limited, and Cheng Jinzhou needs to be taken care of no matter where he is, so he has no choice but to rely on Xiang Xinxing at this moment Warlock.

Liu Qingshuang, who was standing by the side early in the morning, smiled lightly and said, "The Liu family also has a house near the Hongwen Museum, maybe go and have a look?"

She knew something about the struggles within the Cheng family, but she blushed immediately after speaking, which was tantamount to inviting the other party in disguise.

Cheng Jinzhou didn't notice anything, and returned the book with all his might.At the same time, he secretly made up his mind that after the imperial examination, if he didn't have enough contribution points, even if he wanted to blow his head, he would have to produce a few papers—his determination was even stronger than before he graduated with a master's degree.

"Let's go." Xiang Xin hugged Liu Qingshuang and hurried out. She was really going to break her tongue.

Outside, Shen Cong was leisurely drinking some wine, when he saw a few people coming out, he greeted them with great hospitality: "Where shall we go next?"

That way, he is more attentive than the waiter at the cross street shop.

"Suzaku Street. How many others left?"

"Where are you ashamed to stay? I'll go there with you, and I can help you if you need anything." Shen Cong smiled happily. As a member of the Shen family, apart from respect, he didn't really care much about ordinary first-level star warlocks. , but there is a difference in the presence of a student who is good at astrology next to the classmate.

Cheng Jinzhou also wanted to have more contact with Shen Cong, so he simply chatted with him about the Hongwen Museum, and learned more about this Central Official Preparatory School by the way.

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The Liu family in Hexi had been interested in running the capital several generations ago, and had achieved success since the previous generation. Liu Bin's father, Liu Qingshuang's grandfather, successfully established a foothold in the imperial court and became a second-level official in the highest financial institution of the Great Xia Dynasty. Deputy envoy of the third division.Liu Bin followed the path of the nobles, from guard envoy to transit envoy, and inevitably got his father's credit - the Liu family had long been regarded as financially talented.

Since he is good at managing money, the assets of the Liu family are quite considerable. Liu Bin himself bought three properties in the capital, and the mansion on Suzaku Street is the largest of them. It is difficult to buy a three-entry open courtyard with 40 rooms in Shaonan, let alone the expensive land in the capital, and it is located in a prosperous and convenient central location.Just looking at the appearance of the carved beams and painted buildings, Cheng Jinzhou secretly slandered in his heart: If he relied on his salary, his cheap father-in-law would have to mortgage for at least 1000 years.

"How is this place?" Liu Qingshuang said cautiously. She had already decided that whether Cheng Jinzhou agreed or not, she would live in another house.

"It's not bad." Cheng Jinzhou looked back and forth, but finally shook his head and said, "It's too wasteful for me to live alone. I'd better live in the house I prepared earlier."

Although the Cheng family's old house was bigger, it had a large population and was not too empty.The house here is different, three entrances and three exits are equivalent to the area of ​​a medium-sized community in later generations, and there are only a few dozen servants, so there may be a spooky feeling at night.

The other two people were not suitable to express their opinions, and Miss Qingshuang certainly would not insist on it. Just as the group was about to turn, a gentleman dressed as a butler ran over panting, and shouted from a distance: "Is this the Fourth Miss?"

"It's me." Liu Qingshuang stood up and said generously.

"Old servant Liu Xiao, the steward of the capital city, would like to say hello to the Fourth Miss." After the steward paid his respects, he bowed to Cheng Jinzhou and said, "This is the young master of the Cheng family."

Cheng Jinzhou nodded and said, "It's me."

"Master ordered me to send some Cheng Yi to Mr. Cheng, and my wife called the Fourth Miss to meet." Liu Xiao said as he took out a local flight ticket in the capital, but it was only 100 taels of silver when he handed it over.

If it is a gift for the grandson-in-law, 100 taels of silver is not worth it anyway, let alone the Liu family, which is known as a rich man. Looking at the fact that they only called Liu Qingshuang, but did not invite themselves, Cheng Jinzhou can think clearly with his knees. The old man is probably not satisfied with the marriage promised by his son.

Speaking of it, he can also understand that half a month ago, Cheng Yun'an had the possibility of being promoted to a high-ranking civil servant. The Cheng family is also a prestigious family. If you have confidence in Cheng Jinzhou, it doesn't hurt to be a little low, but now, I'm afraid there are very few. Some nobles believed that the Cheng family's third bedroom could make a comeback.

Liu Qingshuang couldn't say anything more, so she could only apologize with her eyes, and turned around to get on the carriage.Although Shen Cong didn't understand the cause and effect, but he had seen too many human feelings, he just patted Cheng Jinzhou's shoulder lightly and said, "Don't think so much, you're new to Xiajing, I'll find some people to have a drink with you tonight Happy, I will clean up the dust for you."

Cheng Jinzhou pursed his lips, shook his head slightly and said, "I want to read tonight."

"Read a book?"

"In this era, the only way I can change my destiny is to read books." Cheng Jinzhou said flatly, "I should be thankful that I still have books to read."

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Niaoyu: It was very painful to write because I didn’t save the manuscript in the first two days, but it’s much better now.Call for the monthly pass again and see if you can push Zhidiao to the first page.I will try to update it in the next few days...

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