Chapter 242: Chapter 221: Just How Powerful Are Your Connections?

Everyone was staring intently at Lu Li, showing expressions of envy.

Everyone knew what discovering such a high-energy particle meant.

It meant that as long as Lu Li could write an academic paper.

And then have it experimentally proven to exist.

The Nobel Prize would be within reach!

Some people spend their entire lives unable to even get a Nobel Prize nomination, let alone actually win one.

And now, if the existence of this high-energy particle could be proven, it might directly win an award!

Naturally, these physicists who have dedicated their lives to science would be envious and jealous.

Not to mention those first-class physicists.

Even big names in the physics community like Gu Yilong, Chen Yan, and Chai Hen are all green with envy.

Wu Er Mountain looked at Lu Li with a gaze full of mixed emotions.

He originally thought Lu Li was “unlearned and untalented”.

Never thought that during his disappearance.

He discovered a subatomic particle that could potentially advance human civilization.

Wu Er Mountain realized he had wronged Lu Li and couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

While everyone’s thoughts were not the same.

Qian Jin asked in an incredibly curious tone, “Mr. Lu, may I ask you a question?”

Lu Li said, “Please, go ahead.”

Qian Jin organized his words and said, looking very puzzled, “Looking at the structural diagram, the natural occurrence of such a subatomic high-energy particle is very unlikely. It’s so unlikely that it’s only theoretical. Even if it were to form by chance, it should annihilate in an instant, making it impossible to be observed by humans. How… how did you discover it?”

Indeed.

If this high-energy particle annihilates instantly, how did you find it?

Everyone looked at Lu Li with curious expressions.

They all wanted to know if he was really just incredibly lucky, or what else was going on.

Even Shen Xia had almost the same reaction.

Lu Li pondered for a moment, deciding to speak the truth.

He said, “Actually, this subatomic particle wasn’t discovered by me.”

Ah?

Not discovered by you?

Is there someone else?

Everyone occasionally looked at Wu Er Mountain, and then over to Shen Xia, thinking maybe it’s these two?

In their minds, only these two present seemed likely to discover such high-energy particles.

But when they looked over and saw both Wu Er Mountain and Shen Xia showing surprised expressions, they immediately realized it wasn’t them.

This made everyone even more confused.

Such an important discovery, who on earth gave it to Lu Li?

While everyone was bewildered to the extreme, Lu Li said something that shocked everyone beyond belief.

Lu Li slowly said, “Actually, I ’designed’ it.”

Qian Jin was taken aback, “You’re saying you designed a superheavy subatomic particle out of thin air?”

Gu Yilong, Chen Yan, and Chai Hen were all greatly shocked.

Wu Er Mountain and Shen Xia were no exception.

No one expected that Lu Li had actually “designed” a high-energy particle that doesn’t exist in the world.

Most critically, this high-energy particle could potentially change human civilization!

Lu Li calmly said, “Yes, as for how it was designed, I can’t disclose that for now, but it was indeed designed by me.”

Qian Jin took a slight breath and said, “Do you mean to say you’ve actually manufactured this particle?”

Lu Li reluctantly said, “I do have the capability to manufacture this particle, just not through conventional means. You may need to conduct scientific experiments, and I can provide you with some of this particle. However, for mass production, you’ll need to figure out a way. Actually, the reason I came here today is to find out if, with our current technology, we can artificially synthesize this high-energy particle.”

This statement left everyone perplexed. Not using technological means to produce it, then what means are you using?

Qian Jin also had this question, but seeing Lu Li was not ready to disclose, he knew he couldn’t keep asking.

He thought for a moment and straightforwardly said, “According to the structure, using a large particle collider, it might be possible to produce it, thereby capturing a small amount. However, whether that is indeed the case, I can’t conclude yet. I can only say it’s theoretically feasible.”

Theoretically feasible is enough.

Lu Li said, “Then I wonder if you could try an experiment with a particle collider?”

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other, revealing a wry smile.

Wu Er Mountain said, “If I come forward, I might be able to obtain the usage rights of a large particle collider. However, all the large particle colliders in the country are currently in use. Even if the authorities are willing to let us experiment, we might have to wait in line until a year later.”

A year later is indeed too long.

Lu Li said, “As long as you are willing to conduct this experiment, I might be able to think of a way regarding the particle collider.”

Uh.

Even for Wu Er Mountain, a leading authority, it might take a year before gaining access to a particle collider.

As someone outside the field of physics, how could you possibly have a way?

Everyone was bewildered by what Lu Li said.

Qian Jin didn’t concern himself with the issue of the particle collider.

He excitedly asked, “Mr. Lu, you just said you could provide us with some of this high-energy particle?”

Lu Li, while taking out his phone to send a message, nodded slightly and said, “Yes, as long as you have suitable containers, I can provide some.”

Qian Jin’s eyes lit up, “I remember Su Cheng University previously conducted anti-hydrogen atom experiments, and there’s a Penning trap here. This device can suspend anti-hydrogen atoms in a vacuum chamber without them annihilating immediately, so it should also be able to suspend the subatomic particles you’re providing. Why don’t you give us some, and we can conduct an experiment to see how much energy these subatomic particles release upon annihilation?”

Gu Yilong, Cheng Yan, Chai Hen, and Wu Er Mountain all agreed.

Right now, all this talk is just speculation.

After all, it’s all conjecture.

They can’t be entirely sure how much energy the particle’s annihilation could release.

Lu Li was distracted while talking with Zhang Guocheng, “Alright, shall we head to the laboratory now?”

Qian Jin wiped his sweat, “You can provide such high-energy particles right now? Don’t you need some preparation?”

Lu Li didn’t explain anything to them, “Yes.”

This made Qian Jin, Cheng Yan, and others even more perplexed.

No one knew how Lu Li managed to provide these high-energy particles bare-handed.

Everyone was extremely curious, even though they didn’t know how Lu Li would “conjure” these high-energy particles, they crowded around him and headed towards the laboratory.

…

In the laboratory.

Lu Li first asked the others to teach him how to open and close the Penning trap.

Once he knew exactly what to do, he asked everyone to leave the laboratory.

Lu Li used his “microscopic eye” to condense some “volcanic ash rock” subatomic particles.

Then, he called everyone back in.

Lu Li looked at the group and said, “The high-energy particles are now in the Penning trap. You can conduct an experiment now to see how much energy can actually be released. Meanwhile, I’ll continue communicating to see if we can get the usage rights for a large particle collider.”

Nobody took Lu Li’s words seriously.

They couldn’t get the usage rights themselves, and didn’t believe Lu Li could get it either.

However, everyone was too interested in these high-energy particles, and upon hearing they were already suspended in the Penning trap, they agreed and immediately began the experiment.

Lu Li didn’t concern himself with them and went outside to call Zhang Guocheng.

The intense focus of Wu Er Mountain, Shen Xia, and Qian Jin left them unaware of Lu Li’s absence.

Under the direction of Qian Jin, the experiment began quickly.

All kinds of instruments were activated.

The data on the display screens began to jump continuously.

Everyone stood there, appearing very tense.

They were eager to know the results of this experiment.

Shen Xia was like this.

Wu Er Mountain was like this.

Qian Jin, Gu Yilong, Cheng Yan, and Chai Hen were all like this.

In the meantime, Lu Li finished his call with Zhang Guocheng and returned to the laboratory.

Time passed by second by second.

Before long, the experiment concluded.

Everyone, who had been staring at the data, was in an uproar.

“Oh my God!”

“This… is terrifying!”

“Wow, the energy released when these high-energy particles annihilate is five times that of nuclear fusion!?”

“Unbelievable! I truly can’t believe my eyes!”

Every physicist was shocked, their hearts overwhelmed by the immense energy generated by the annihilation of “volcanic ash rock” subatomic particles.

Though Wu Er Mountain sat quietly, his expression, a mix of surprise and delight, betrayed the depth of his inner turmoil.

Shen Xia stared blankly at the screen, involuntarily rubbing her eyes.

The data she saw was exactly as Lu Li had described earlier.

At this moment, her heart was deeply shaken. It was imaginable that what was discussed with Lu Li before could very well become reality in the future!

Qian Jin, Cheng Yan, Gu Yilong, and Chai Hen were already in a frenzy, engaging in excited discussions.

Lu Li stepped forward, “Is the data out?”

Upon hearing his voice, everyone turned their heads towards him instantly, then rushed over excitedly.

“Mr. Lu, you’re absolutely incredible!”

“Can you really design such high-energy particles out of thin air?”

“The energy released upon annihilation is indeed five times that of nuclear fusion!”

“Unbelievable! It’s truly unbelievable!”

“How on earth did you design it? I’m so eager to know!”

The group was absolutely enthusiastic.

Even Cheng Yan, Gu Yilong, and others, who had previously addressed Lu Li as “you”, involuntarily switched to the respectful “Sir”.

Lu Li truly couldn’t explain how he designed it.

He couldn’t just say he had superpowers and had done three billion simulations using consciousness projection, right?

He quickly changed the topic, “Hey, didn’t you guys just say that as long as we have the usage rights for a large particle collider, we can experiment whether artificial synthesis is possible?”

Everyone stopped their chatter and quieted down.

Qian Jin nodded, “Yes, but just now Teacher Wu also said, for us to use a large particle collider, we’d have to queue for at least a year…”

Before he could finish.

Lu Li directly interrupted, “I’ve already communicated with those in charge, and they said you can use the particle collider anytime.”

What?

Use the particle collider anytime?

Qian Jin was stunned!

Wu Er Mountain was also taken aback.

Shen Xia, Gu Yilong, Cheng Yan, and Chai Hen all froze.

Even Wu Er Mountain, this prominent figure, couldn’t immediately obtain the use of a large particle collider.

Yet you easily solved this problem in an instant?

What kind of background do you have, more impressive than even the eminent Wu Er Mountain?

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