Chapter 691 Agave Ketone Body, Imaginary Roots and Symbiotic Sheath
The next day, Locke went to the Sand Dune Plane, inside Group 2 Research Institute, and looked for Mason Witch and others to inquire about the current progress of the analysis of ancient flower roots.
The four of them found a quiet room that was empty and quiet, and then held a meeting together.
Mason Witch handed Locke the information they had compiled so far, including the specific three-dimensional structure of ancient flower roots obtained using a large metal telescope, the magical properties, and the working methods of several key natural magical structural components.
In ancient times, flower roots used two methods to temporarily store energy in plants, one is special glandular organelles, and the other is special metabolic pathways.
To completely analyze it, a series of complex experiments are required, from structural analysis, to component analysis, to functional verification, as well as simulation of energy release kinetics, cross-species comparison, etc.
These tasks are trivial and complicated, but also quite difficult. If it weren't for teamwork, Locke alone, or hiring a few more students, as well as the two students he was assigned to complete, would probably not be able to complete it in less than three to five years.
After all, the biggest problem with these non-deterministic and difficult tasks is that it takes time, effort, people and money.
This is what teamwork means.
In the ancient past, magic research was only a personal matter. At that time, one person's intelligence might be enough to cope with all research needs.
But nowadays, with heavy investment in capital and equipment, magic research requires a large number of people.
The efficiency of relying on one person is too slow. A large number of wizards are needed to help this wizard do research to achieve high efficiency.
Having a large number of students and collaborators under his command is a "talent" in itself, a "talent" that can quickly complete research.
If a person's "talent" is relatively metaphysical, then the "talent" of a research group is relatively clear.
That is the amount of sufficient funds and the number of outstanding talents.
Locke looked at these tasks and nodded. "About one-sixth of the work has been completed so far."
Witch Freya explained: "The three of us, plus the team leader who is in charge of the overall situation, are actually more than enough."
h "Mainly the related equipment, including the three magic mirrors and the large metal telescope, are all occupied by the team of Zalan Bailey. Recently, they have become more and more excessive, and the laboratory administrator has become more and more blatantly biased towards them. "
"I dare say that if they didn't interfere, our analysis progress could be doubled again."
Locke smiled. "It is quite normal to fight for experimental equipment and wait in line for equipment. I see that the experimental progress of many researchers in Group 2 has completely stalled."
This time I entered Group 2 and found that many researchers' attitudes towards Zaran Bailey had completely changed. They no longer loved him as much as before. Instead, they began to complain and whisper bad things about him in the office.
This is considered normal.
No matter what the friendship was before, Zalan Bailey has now squeezed out other research resources and equipment usage rights for his own personal interests. Many people even have to put down their own projects to help him and work as coolies for him.
As time goes by, resentment will definitely come out.
Especially because Zalan Bailey is now looking above his head and doesn't care what a group of first-level wizards think, and of course he has no intention of appeasing them.
Witch Freya suddenly became happy when she thought of the many researchers in the 2 groups. She smiled and said: "Some people liked to brag about their senior brothers when they had dinner with us. But now I feel so resentful that I wish Zalan Bailey would die the next day."
Wizard Barrett usually doesn't talk much, but at this moment, he suddenly spoke: "Locke. There is a question. Four kinds of ancient flower roots. The structural components of natural magic are basically common magic substances. But I did not expect that there would be a linkage between the four natural magic structural components. But this is not the focus of this energy-locking structure. "The focus of this energy-locking structure should be on the special structure of the root itself. But I noticed that there will be some differences in our previous observations, both in terms of microstructure and macrostructure."
Wizard Barrett said: "I think that the energy-locking structure of this root is not as simple as we thought before. I suspect that with the current three magic mirrors and all-metal telescopes, its three-dimensional structure cannot be fully analyzed."
"I would like to ask you, the team leader, to apply for the use of the queen's chessboard for it."
Locke took the information and fell into deep thought. "Did different observation results appear in each observation?"
This does mean that this ancient flower root may have a very complex structure, which makes it impossible for current equipment to analyze it in terms of accuracy and principle.
The Queen's Board is indeed the best solution.
Locke said: "Barrett, thank you. If you hadn't observed carefully, I'm afraid the progress would have been slowed down a lot."
Witch Mason and Witch Freya noticed the problem. They picked up the data and compared it again. They indeed discovered a slight difference in the analytical structure.
Even, it cannot be explained by different viewing angles.
This may indeed mean that this ancient flower root has a special structure that cannot be analyzed with current equipment.
witch Freya said: "After all, Brother Barrett is stable and solid. Neither Mason nor I noticed two points. Team leader, I'm so sorry, I almost caused you trouble."
Locke shook his head. "It's okay. We are a team. Whoever among us makes a new discovery is fine with us."
"At present, the principle of temporary energy storage in glandular root capsules has been initially worked out. The internal structure of glandular root capsules is mainly divided into two categories. One is a vacuole-like structure that stores four natural magic structural components." It is clear what kind of natural magic structure component is stored to temporarily lock the energy. At the same time, how to convert this natural magic structure component into other natural magic structure components in an instant, and release the stored magic energy during this transformation process. "
"The second largest type of part is the secretory gland part. The secretory gland can release four natural magic structural components, the most important of which is the natural magic structural component called [Agave Ketone Body]."
"It is currently highly suspected that the magic energy is stored in the form of dragon's breath spirit alcohol. Because a similar situation has occurred in the two-ring magic plant agave."
"It is only agave ketone body, a natural magic structural component, which is slightly toxic, so it is stressful for the magic plant. Agave ketone body is rarely seen in other magic plants, and is only seen in agave and several of its close relatives. , and the magic plant cultivated by the wizard grafted with agave will have this natural magical structural component. Therefore, it is named after agave..." Locke looked at the three people and said: "So, the most important thing for us at the moment is to confirm whether the ancient flower roots are mainly stored as agave ketone bodies. If so, what mechanism does the agave ketone body go through to release energy."
"Mason, you are responsible for confirming whether the ancient flower roots are mainly composed of agave ketone bodies. Freya, in order to save time, let's first assume that the storage and transformation of agave ketone bodies are the main ones. You determine the transformation relationship between this natural magic structure component and the other three natural magic structures."
Locke looked at Barrett and said : "If you use the Queen's Board, money is not a problem. Even if the budget is not enough and the Queen's Board in Group 2 is always occupied by others, I can also spend money and let you go to the outside world to do it. But the problem is..."
"I am currently in the competition, my soul is constantly declining, and my magic pressure is constantly increasing. It is really not suitable for me to enter the Queen's Board."
Locke tapped his fingers on the table and said.
Wizard Barrett gritted his teeth. "I'll go then. Team leader."
Witch Freya asked with some worry: "Barrett, can you? Captain Locke's magic level is far above us. Even he thinks the Queen's Board is dangerous. If you enter it..."
There is a risk of spiritual damage or contamination when entering the Queen's Board.
Spirituality is the foundation of wizards. Once it is contaminated, it will be a big problem.
Witch Mason and Locke glanced at Witch Freya strangely. Witch Freya's concern for Barrett was obviously unusual.
However, the two of them did not talk much.
Barrett nodded and said: "As long as you are careful, there should be no problem. Team leader, I will take care of this part."
Barrett looked at Locke and said seriously: "We also want to complete our group's first first-class fund project as soon as possible. Let Zaran Bailey take a good look at how good we are."
Mason Witch said: "Barrett..."
Barrett said: "These days, what Zaran Bailey does is really annoying. It pissed me off. The Clay Man is also very angry, let alone me."
Locke nodded and encouraged, "Don't worry, this is just the first first-class project fund in our group. After the Holy Grail of Silence, I will calm down and let you complete the first-class project fund. Anyway, there are still more than two years before you three leave the station."
The three of them were in high spirits, and they were all attracted by Locke's pie, with heat flashing in their eyes.
Locke helped them apply for second-class project funds before, and now they are still slowly working on it.
Hence, they had no doubts about Locke's words.
As long as Locke can help them apply for the first-class project fund, then no matter what they do for Locke, it will be worthwhile.
It can be said that as long as Locke is able to help them obtain first-class project funds, this group within a group will have unlimited vitality.
Loke looked at the three people who were full of energy.
As the de facto leader of this group, I can mobilize a large number of resources of this group, but at the same time I also shoulder huge responsibilities.
His decision will affect the results of the four researchers in the next year, and will also affect all students related to it.
Hence, you have a great responsibility and your decisions have great impact.
Locke said: "Then, I will give you a hundred magic crystal cards first. You can use external equipment. As long as it can be completed faster. I hope to produce results within a month."
Mason Witch looked at Locke in confusion: "Locke, why are you in such a hurry? The energy-locking structure of this special plant is inherently complicated. Even if it is analyzed directly for us, there may be insufficient depth due to insufficient tool capabilities or our observation errors."
Locke explained: "It is mainly related to the layout of my wizard shoes. I want to develop the fifth wizard shoe, and I am attracted by the potential of this energy-locking structure."
"So, I want to complete the analysis of this lock energy structure as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, there is not enough time. Because there is no upper limit on the funds you can spend, only three people..." Locke smiled and said: "I only hope that the three people can complete the analysis work for me."
"This involves the future development and destiny of our group. If my plan is completed, our group will not be short of first-class funds."
When the three of them heard the first-class fund application, their eyes suddenly became very serious, and they nodded one after another, indicating that they would work hard.
Locke watched the three people make promises to him and thought in his heart: "Based on the characters of these three people, they should not be greedy for too much of the funds I gave them." 』
Although I have a good relationship with them, I don’t want to test human nature. Now I am sitting in the same boat with three people, and I promise them that as long as I get up, I will let them also get the first-class project funds. 』
ification, at least you will do your best for me. 』
『There is no other way. When hiring people, you must consider whether these people will do their best. When the same person works in your hands, whether he or she is really doing good for the group is a completely different situation. 』
Locke thought: "These three people are all wizards in the first-ring crystallization stage, and they are not idiots." Therefore, if I only serve myself, I will offend them. As long as they show me a little cleverness, I will be the one who suffers the most. 』
“Only by considering their interests and helping them achieve their goals can the team be united.
ialous in your brothers? Otherwise, no matter how good the relationship is, it will eventually fall apart. 』
Witch Mason said: "Everyone has seen how powerful Team Leader Locke's super-intuitive ability is during this period. Of course we believe that with the team leader's ability, he can help me find research materials and directions that will allow us to apply for first-class project funds."
witch Freya and Wizard Barrett also nodded in conviction.
Witch Freya said to Locke: "Team leader, there is a problem. That guy Zalan Bailey's research group is squeezing the resources of Group 2 more and more seriously."
"The Sith leader is becoming more and more biased towards him. Do you really don't care about him?"
"You were recruited by the Sith leader. Otherwise, go talk to the Sith leader, he will always be responsible for you."
Locke said: "Ignore him for now."
"Let's give in for the time being."
Locke thought about Zaran Bailey and felt a big headache. There should be a big problem with Zaran Bailey.
This issue involves many people.
Loke looked at the sky outside the window and saw that the originally empty sky was now filled with gray gas.
The large number of conversion plants caused a large amount of elemental elemental pollution gas to accumulate in the sky. It initially blocked the sun and caused the temperature to drop, but now the temperature is slowly rising.
If what he had expected was correct, I am afraid that Zalan Bailey did not find anyone to do environmental protection at all, or maybe he found someone but the person he found did not do it.
The Sith leader is a person who values current interests.
Zaran Bailey's current plan is beneficial to his 2 groups and can solve the urgent need.
Hence, it is obviously biased towards Zaran Bailey.
According to his thoughts, he probably thought that Zalan Bailey was just a little eager for quick success in the early stage of the game, but considering the current good progress, he probably turned a blind eye.
He may have thought that Zalan Bailey had some backup plans, so he didn’t need to worry about it.
I don’t know what Zalan Bailey wants to do, but I just feel that his matter is too deep and I am too lazy to get involved.
It has nothing to do with me anyway.
Witch Freya seemed a little unwilling. "Captain Locke, are we really going to keep giving in? If this is the case, we will have to spend at least several times the wrong money."
"If you go talk to Captain Sith and let us use some key equipment, we should be able to save a million magic stones. Money. I feel sorry for your money."
Witch Freya said: "We are all wizards. If it is really just a matter of face, no matter how much he insults us, we can bear it."
Locke nodded. "I know."
"It's just that Zalan Bailey has a big problem. My intuition tells me not to get involved." Locke hesitated and said, "I think the current situation is very much like someone is fighting in the air, and Zaran Bailey is just a pawn."
The eyes of the three people showed surprise and horror.
Use the second-ring wizard to fight as your own chess piece?
Locke said: "Of course, this is just my guess. You can just treat them as plague gods now and pretend to turn a blind eye. Don't get in touch with them and involve us."
Locke said: "If you believe my guess."
Freya Witch blinked, hesitated, and finally said: "It's so complicated..."
Witch Mason asked: "Locke, was this predicted by your super-intuitive ability?"
Locke shook his head. "No. This is a conclusion I came to through the current development of events, and then through logical analysis and deduction."
Witch Mason nodded, doubtful. "Since this is your order, we are naturally willing to suffer this loss. Before you give permission, we can pretend to give in to everyone in their group, minimize contact with them, and never conflict with them."
Locke nodded and said, "That's good. Thank you for the hard work, three of you."
"Okay, everyone, today's group will start here first."
Locke looked for Scarlett Witch in the water hyacinth system, then left the room, quickly left the Dune Plane, and went to the Dragon Blood Gathering in Golden Crown Mountain.
In the room, the three Mason witches looked at each other in confusion.
Witch Mason whispered: "Locke, why do you think Zalan Bailey is being used? Do you think this guess is reasonable?"
witch Freya said: "I don't know either. It sounds mysterious. However, the group leader won't let us get involved with them, so just listen to the group leader."
witch Barrett said: "The group leader is more capable than us."
witch "We will listen to him. As for whether it is correct, we will know soon."
On the streets of the Dragon Blood Gathering, Locke thought: "If the temporary energy-storing energy lock structure of the ancient flower roots is ultimately based on agave ketone bodies and natural structural magic components as the main storage body, it can explain why ancient flowers, or the prototype plants of ancient flowers, are not common."
"Agave ketone bodies are only slightly toxic at a certain concentration. But as long as the concentration increases, it will become highly toxic. "
"In other words, plants that have evolved this energy-locking structure will themselves be in a dangerous situation."
h "That's why this special energy-locking structure in the roots of the ancient flower prototype plant has not become a common energy-locking structure in the plant community."
Locke thought: "The energy density of agave ketone bodies is very high, and it is a high-quality natural magic structural component that temporarily stores energy. Of course, there is a disadvantage, that is, agave ketone bodies are a moderately explosive natural magic structural component."
"I hope that the special three-dimensional structure that needs to be analyzed using a queen's chessboard can solve the moderately explosive problem of agave ketone bodies. Otherwise, this structure is not suitable for the development of a wizard shoe."
"As a bomb, the advantage of agave ketone body is not that great. The point is that the ancient flower roots, as a special energy-locking structure, have a rare short-term energy storage structure among magic plants, which can effectively enhance the instantaneous burst capability of magic plants."
Locke frowned.
I have previously assigned tasks to the three Mason witches, and of course I have to use these two months to graft the big black diamond pineapple that mimics the roots of ancient flowers with the big snow-topped pineapple using the grafting cultivation method.
Cultivation of large snow-topped pineapple wizard shoes with ancient flower roots.
In this way, your own big snow-topped pineapple wizard shoes will have the blades of the Pixiu angle spiral fractal constraint equation, the overlord pattern, and the roots of the agave ketone body.
The magical plant traits it possesses will become very powerful.
"The evolution of the energy-locking structure of plants has largely determined the evolutionary history of plants." Locke said: "From the fibrotic vascular bundles and energy-locking structures that transport nutrients, moss evolved into ferns."
"Vascular bundles allow plants to have tubes made of dead cells, which can transport nutrients and support plants to grow taller and compete for sunlight energy, making forests possible."
"Then comes the birth of seeds, a miracle of energy-locking structure. The structure of embryo + vegetative tissue + seed coat allows plants to get rid of the heavy dependence on water during the fern period and go deep into the arid inland."
"Expand the types and quantities of plants."
"Then there is another miracle in the energy-locking structure, the production of flowers and fruits, which have co-evolved with animals, optimizing the energy-locking structure, and allowing the natural ecology to intercept and utilize external energy to reach a peak."
"These are only the main energy-locking structures of plants below the apprentice-level magic plant. Subsequently, a series of evolutions and evolutions of energy-locking structures have also occurred."
"The research on the energy-locking structure can never be exhausted from the first ring to the second ring, or even higher rings."
Locke thought: "The difference between the second-ring and the first-ring magic plant lies in the imaginary number root." It is extremely complicated. I am a first-level wizard, and the knowledge area at the second-level level is basically not open to me, so it is difficult to obtain this part of the knowledge. "
"Especially, it is said that the imaginary number root is extremely dangerous. For researchers who are not high enough, it is full of threats."
If the imaginary number root was not dangerous, the wizard civilization would not give up imaginary number magic and choose maximum magic at the second-level level.
In the past, imaginary number magic and kingdom realm magic were one of the options to break through from the first level to the second level.
It's just that in the end they lost to the safer and more powerful magic.
It’s just that I don’t know whether even extreme magic will be eliminated in the future.
Locke thought: "However, botany wizards and breeding wizards are different from other wizards. Other wizards do not need to be exposed to imaginary number magic. As a breeder, because of the magic plant, I will definitely have to involve imaginary number magic in the end."
"After all, imaginary number roots are the characteristics of the second-ring magic plant." Locke hesitated. He had recently read more botany knowledge.
One of the characteristics of the magic plant is the wood element crystal cluster, and each plant cell formed is a pressure furnace.
However, for the second-ring magic plant, it seems that the main direction of evolution is imaginary root, but there are also some relatively marginal gameplays.
Locke had previously suspected that the special roots of ancient flowers were a relatively marginal method of evolving into a two-ring magic plant, but after detailed analysis, he gave up this idea.
It is said that in addition to imaginary root magic plants, in some special places, such as the Forbidden Forest, due to their high degree of specialization, there are very rare two-ring magic plants of the symbiotic sheath type.
Of course, even in the Forbidden Forest, the main characteristics of the second-ring magic plants are imaginary roots.
(End of this chapter)