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Ivan took a night's rest and resumed his work the following day. He located Zhao Guohua, made a request, and sought government assistance to procure specific items.
The government had long been prepared for this, with Zhao Guohua taking charge. After all, Ivan had provided a substantial amount of information, and reciprocity was expected.
However, when Zhao Guohua examined the list of items Ivan requested, he was somewhat incredulous. Ivan had asked for items related to the supernatural, including ancient Qi practitioners practices, records of medicine refinement, various spells, wooden swords, feng shui compasses, rosary beads, relics used by Taoists and monks, ancient medicines for healing, and the cultivation methods of Kung Fu martial arts, which posed the most difficulty for Zhao Guohua.
Ivan also sought secret remedies to enhance the efficacy of cultivation, among other mysterious items. In any case, Ivan wanted to accumulate as much esoteric knowledge as possible in exchange for information. He also dedicated one hour per week to assisting with scientific research queries.
At present, the nation was promoting the abandonment of feudal superstitions and the pursuit of scientific knowledge, but Ivan's desires contradicted these efforts. This presented a challenge for the country, but ultimately, they acquiesced due to Ivan's generous terms. Domestic researchers were thrilled when they examined Ivan's catalog and general introduction of scientific and technological materials. These technical data were incredibly valuable, promising to significantly advance the country's scientific and technological prowess by at least 30 years.
With no alternative, the national leader intervened directly, pledging to fulfill Ivan's requests to the best of their abilities, and in exchange for the information in his possession.
In the following days, Ivan received a variety of mysterious items daily. However, he only accepted items that suited his needs.
Initially, Ivan exchanged these items for the information he possessed. But soon, researchers discovered that Ivan's one-hour weekly troubleshooting time was of even greater value than the information itself. Ivan appeared to possess vast knowledge, providing solutions to a wide array of problems. When national scientific research institutions encountered difficulties, they turned to Ivan for answers and recommendations, tailored to the current circumstances in China.
Initially, only a few important research departments sought Ivan's assistance, but as his reputation for omniscience spread, more and more scientific researchers sought his guidance. However, Ivan's one-hour weekly limit for answering questions proved insufficient. There were more seekers than he could accommodate.
The scientific research institutions then requested that Ivan increase the time allotted for questioning, which he declined. Eventually, a compromise was reached, still relying on the exchange of mysterious items to determine the length of question time based on the item's value.
This exchange became quite lively. Research departments across the nation scoured for mysterious items to obtain Ivan's assistance. While the initial offerings were relatively typical, subsequent items became more obscure and challenging. Some academic research organizations even offered items associated with dark practices, such as jars supporting minor demons, zombies created through secret methods, Gu insects crafted by Miaojiang shamans, and forbidden techniques.
Ivan accepted these dark and mysterious items without discrimination, as long as they were valuable. He determined the value and allocated question time accordingly.
Half a year passed unnoticed, and then Ivan made a new request. He asked Zhao Guohua to assist in finding healthy children aged six to ten for experimentation.
Initially, Zhao Guohua declined, concerned about using the nation's children for experiments. However, Ivan assured him that the experiments would only involve teaching the children martial arts and monitoring their physical conditions. If any violations of state regulations were observed, the experiment would be halted.
After reporting Ivan's request, Zhao Guohua's careful consideration led to the government's approval. To ensure compliance, several researchers were assigned as assistants to Ivan, ready to halt the experiment if any violations occurred.
With the country's consent, Ivan quickly gathered one hundred healthy orphaned children in just seven days. These children were eager to participate, provided with food and accommodation by Ivan, and instructed to practice martial arts according to his guidance.
In the subsequent days, Ivan transformed into a Kung Fu teacher. He trained the one hundred children in various methods daily. Initially, they all followed the same basic regimen, but eventually, Ivan divided them into ten groups, each practicing different techniques tailored to their conditions. Ivan closely monitored their physical changes using advanced equipment.
Although the training was demanding and often involved consuming bitter medicines and soaking in unknown liquids, causing temporary discomfort, none of the children gave up. Born in turbulent times, these orphans had endured hardship and exhibited unwavering determination.
Zhao Guohua, who accompanied Ivan and was responsible for security, observed his actions and understood his purpose: creating a new and practical cultivation method. While he initially had doubts, Zhao Guohua gradually realized something was amiss.
The children's progress in mastering Kung Fu was astonishingly rapid. Each day, they achieved the same level of proficiency, akin to martial arts prodigies. However, it was improbable for a hundred martial arts prodigies to emerge simultaneously. It became evident that Ivan was the driving force behind their progress.
Unbeknownst to Zhao Guohua and the others, Ivan had created this new cultivation method to fulfill his wish. As a result, the information provided to the government lacked certain essential details.
This startling discovery prompted the government to launch a concerted effort to create super soldiers. They selected individuals suitable in age and passed the testing process, teaching and training them not only in the military but also among the civilian population. The results were remarkable.
Zhao Guohua reported his findings, including Ivan's training methods and the medicines used, leading the government to replicate each method. Ultimately, they found no significant difference in results between Ivan's methods and their own, reassuring their confidence in the endeavor.
Unbeknownst to them, Ivan had created a unique cultivation method that addressed their specific needs and wishes.
Ivan's extraordinary knowledge had already earned him admiration, and now, with his role in developing a new, efficient method for training super soldiers, he became an invaluable asset. The government issued an uncompromising directive: meet Ivan's demands at all costs, even if it presented significant challenges.