pjbooks Chapter 91: Is a single dragon scale equivalent to a small nuclear bomb?
Chapter 91: Is a single dragon scale equivalent to a small nuclear bomb?
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The middle-aged man was taken aback when he heard Yu Xiao's question.
But very quickly.
"How could I possibly know such a thing?"
"Shouldn't this be addressed to the Market Supervision Department of Linjiang Province?"
The middle-aged man spread his hands, speaking with a helpless expression.
What the hell? You're asking me this?
I'm just a lowly demon patrolling the mountain. You ask me how Tang Sanzang should capture me? How am I supposed to answer you?
"Forehead……"
Yu Xiao only asked the question subconsciously, and quickly came to his senses.
However, after Xiao called Anming...
Yu Xiao, however, received some good news.
"We have noticed this, so we have started building large-scale slaughterhouses around Donghai City and have reached an agreement on the follow-up."
These are An Ming's exact words.
Yu Xiao was somewhat surprised that An Ming's side acted even faster.
But considering that the other party was backed by the country, Yu Xiao stopped worrying about it.
"Then I don't need to worry about limiting the number of true dragons..."
After leaving the slaughterhouse, looking at the bright sky above, Yu Xiao finally felt relieved.
Otherwise, Yu Xiao will really have to be careful about whether or not to sell dragon eggs in the future.
...
Yu Xiao originally planned to go to Xia Minghan's place.
Firstly, Yu Xiao wanted to know what Xia Wei had shown the Golden Dragon, and why the Golden Dragon was becoming increasingly arrogant.
Secondly, Yu Xiao wanted to ask Xia Minghan how the rhodium ball he had entrusted to Xia Minghan for sale was going.
However, just as Yu Xiao teleported to the vicinity of Xia Minghan's villa, he received a call from An Ming.
Yu Xiao then teleported to the research base.
Around 3 p.m.
Inside the research base.
"Is this the inner armor forged from your dragon scales?"
Yu Xiao looked at the soft armor, which was entirely purplish-black, in front of him with some curiosity.
Hmm, it feels a little soft and cool to the touch...
But only a few days have passed?
"Roar!" [Yes, absolutely sturdy!]
The Shadow Dragon flying beside him nodded, its face full of seriousness.
Yu Xiao glanced at the Shadow Dragon but didn't speak.
He suddenly realized that his previous decision to use the Shadow Dragon as a laborer was absolutely right.
In just a few days, thousands of dragon scales were forged into soft armor that perfectly conforms to ergonomics.
Palu's hard work and dedication truly moved Yu Xiao.
Although not many.
Yu Xiao picked up the soft armor.
"Crunch—"
The steel gates opened to both sides.
Then.
"Mr. Yu Xiao, our research results are also in."
Anming walked in.
An Ming glanced at the Shadow Dragon flying beside Yu Xiao, and felt a little curious.
How exactly did Yu Xiao manage to make the Shadow Dragon forge itself by plucking off its own dragon scales while spewing out dragon flames?
This blatant exploitation would bring tears to Yang Bailao's eyes.
But the Shadow Dragon is hardworking and never complains?
"What was the result?"
After putting away the soft armor, Yu Xiao looked at An Ming.
"Thanks to Mr. Yu Xiao, we discovered that the dragonfire spewed by the Shadow Dragon can soften its scales, so we took a few softened scales to test it out."
"Initially, our conclusion was that it has great strategic and practical value and can elevate our country's technological level to a new level."
"But according to the recent test results, we discovered extremely high concentrations of uranium on the Shadow Dragon's scales..."
An Ming handed the paper report to Yu Xiao and began to speak earnestly.
He spoke for a full four minutes.
Although Yu Xiao didn't quite understand many of the scientific terms.
But Yu Xiao understood An Ming's conclusion.
"If used properly, a single scale of the Shadow Dragon could be equivalent to a megaton-level nuclear bomb?"
Yu Xiao's pupils contracted slightly.
"Yes, the dragon scales contain extremely high concentrations of uranium, so much so that they don't even need to be purified."
"By slightly altering the trajectory of the molecules, a violent reaction can be caused within the uranium in the dragon scales, and then..."
An Ming nodded, his gaze towards Yu Xiao somewhat complicated.
Objectively speaking, at first, Anming thought that the creature inside the dragon egg was definitely a new field that could overturn his understanding.
Then there's the 'excrement,' which, while a bit...unpleasant, does contain real rare metals and is extremely valuable.
Therefore, the Great Xia Dynasty began to attach great importance to the dragon eggs due to their strategic value.
Then, it was because of the Shadow Dragon's strength and Uranium-235.
The first reason is because, as Anming previously stated, with current human technology, uranium-235 is obtained by purifying uranium using large centrifuges.
The ability to obtain uranium-235 in a single step, bypassing the purification process, would be a huge leap forward for Daxia. For example, the massive amounts of electricity consumed by large centrifuges could be released and diverted to civilian use, causing electricity prices to plummet and consequently, commodity prices to fall.
Another point is its pure value in war.
Especially after the Shadow Dragon reveals its true form.
A being capable of ignoring radar detection, gunfire and ammunition, and gravity, flying through the air and reaching any place at will, and capable of causing disasters regardless of the weather and environment.
Even if I keep this, I might not be able to use it.
But if I put it in someone else's place, I might not be able to sleep soundly.
Meanwhile, the Great Xia region has been placing increasing emphasis on the Shadow Dragon.
Because of Yu Xiao's behavior of letting the Shadow Dragon "pluck its own scales and forge its own" in Palu, Da Xia discovered a blind spot.
Dragon scales can be melted? And what can easily melt dragon scales is the dragon fire spewed from the mouth of the Shadow Dragon?
Putting aside whether the strongest spear can break the strongest shield, if the Shadow Dragon wanted to, could he cover warships with dragon scales? Or fighter jets with dragon scales?
That would be even more valuable.
But before Anming and the others could recover from their excitement...
Another discovery has emerged.
You mean, if a single dragon scale were flung out and detonated, it would be equivalent to a megaton-level nuclear bomb?
Then this is no longer a matter of overturning common sense.
The question is how to dominate the world.
"How come your dragon scales contain so much uranium?"
Yu Xiao was also a little surprised and turned to look at the Shadow Dragon.
The main reason is that Yu Xiao believes that, if he remembers correctly, uranium radiation can be fatal if it reaches a certain level.
"Huh?" [What is uranium?]
Fluttering its wings and flying in mid-air, the Shadow Dragon tilted its head and blinked its big, round eyes.
"..."
"What do you refer to as the energy on your scales?"
Yu Xiao paused for a moment.
"Roar?" [What are you saying, Master?]
The Shadow Dragon stretched out its claws, scratched its head, and became even more curious.
"Roar~" [All the energy is stored within my body, so how can dragon scales have energy?]
Its eyes darted around for a moment, then the Shadow Dragon opened its mouth, extended its claws, and pointed to its own mouth.
Yu Xiao's silence deepened.
Hmm, so in your eyes, a megaton-level nuclear explosion isn't energy, is it?
You even think the energy level is too low, right?
Yu Xiao remained silent.
"I really envy Mr. Yu Xiao for being able to understand what Shadow Dragon is saying..."
An Ming glanced at the Shadow Dragon with envy, then took a step forward.
Standing in front of and behind Yu Xiao.
"According to the order above, Donghai City has been upgraded to a directly administered city and is no longer under the jurisdiction of Linjiang Province."
"Furthermore, all personnel of the Southeast Guard Division of the Great Xia Dynasty will come to Donghai City for permanent stationing."
"Furthermore, it has been decided to award Mr. Yu Xiao the title of Major."