Chapter 004: The Universal Transformative Substance

The collector still had not withdrawn his astonished and enchanted gaze

Due to the anonymity, Shen Shi was unclear about the expression of the other guest

Thus, in response to the collector's inquiry, Shen Shi slowly said: "Ancient books"

Only two words, and the scene immediately fell into silence

The simulated morphing substance produced by Adelaide civilization is specifically designed to integrate with other civilizations. It can mimic any carbon-based life form, with the smallest unit precisely down to the primordial cell. It also possesses strong simulation capabilities for material deconstruction and is equipped with the most advanced counter-detection system, making it of extremely high military value

At this moment, the main consciousness has returned to reality

However, compared to these, at this moment, Shen Shi was even more astonished by the object in his hand

Although the expression could not be seen and the tone could not be discerned, Shen Shi seemed to sense his urgency

Upon returning to the collector's shop once again, this book had already appeared in my hands

However, that swirling liquid has already flown over here

If this treasure were to be presented to the lord

As his gaze swept over the tattered copy of "The Art of War" on the table, it seemed he understood

You guessed it right

This means that he, being in the past, possesses a true treasure

Three thousand years of time have already been added to this book

Shen Shi was equally ecstatic in his heart

Compared to the incomplete book I saw earlier, this one is many times stronger

After a long while

"Wait a moment." Shen Shi also straightforwardly began to become ethereal.

How many words are in the comment? the guest asked again

Please

Nevertheless, the guests were still excited, and even the gaze of the collectors was firmly fixed on this book

The sound was introduced simultaneously

Note, it is an element! Elements such as hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, and boron!

Even if one does not understand the language, the translated voice still conveys the collector's incredulous astonishment.

Not only the collector, but even another guest who had concealed their figure also looked over.

Half offline mode

"Not bad," Shen Yi said, feigning calmness.

After all, what appears here is not truly a book

It was originally intended to be thrown out; since a decision has been made, there is no need to hesitate any longer

After a moment of silence, he suppressed his emotions and then turned to look at the guest from earlier

This is a complete version of Sun Tzu's Art of War! Even if it is not a unique copy, the mere fact that it is complete can increase its value by more than ten times compared to those that are slightly lacking

This is an extraterrestrial organism recorded in the database of simulated deformable materials

Your merchandise, let me have a look

However, the writing above appears as if it has been obscured by a mosaic, making it impossible to discern clearly

Shen Shi looked at the mass of liquid in his hand, listening to the continuous stream of simultaneous translation in his ears

This is sufficient to demonstrate the value of this book

There is the Art of War by Sun Tzu. Shen Shi looked at him

Even if the original tone cannot be discerned under the guise of anonymity, one can still sense the urgency in the other party's heart from this lengthy introduction

The so-called simulated deformable material is composed of an incredibly small number of individual units, which can transform into most elements

Shen Shi abandoned the contemplation of technology three thousand years later with his meager scientific literacy

Suppressing his excitement, he operated according to the instructions in the manual. With just a thought, the dark liquid in his hand suddenly compressed, transforming into a perfectly square block of gold

Haicheng Literary Federation Publishing House, hardcover edition, with a sturdy outer cover, comprising a total of three hundred and twelve pages, with a thickness comparable to that of a novel containing over one hundred thousand words

Comment

Anonymity is indeed not omnipotent

What is truly valuable is not the original text of Sun Tzu's Art of War

The excitement in the tone is even more unabashed

Whether in terms of weight or texture, there is no difference from real gold

After three thousand years, the people of the world will be unable to control their emotions, yet he still exhibits such behavior

It is essential to complete the transaction!

This is, after all, a famous article, and even in modern society, there are countless versions. Therefore, no matter how many ancient texts are lost, the original text should not be lacking. However, the annotations may very well be unique.

In the previous moment, they were trading partners; in this moment, they are enemies

The mosaic over the handwriting is merely a protection of ownership

Then there was a movement

The change of protons does not involve a change in energy

From a modern scientific perspective, this is almost impossible. The so-called elements are the fundamental particles that constitute matter, and they are the result of a change in the number of protons in an atom, leading to a qualitative change. In other words, if this type of matter were to truly exist, its controlling aspect would at least be protons

Forget it

He walked directly to the study and picked up the book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu

but rather the virtual version of the book

The guest even cast a wary glance at the collector

It transformed into a bird whose name cannot be spoken, adorned with wings that change colors continuously, resplendent and magnificent, spreading its wings and soaring freely within this small room, circling around Shen Shi as it danced joyfully.

Transformable materials can simulate the shape of the vast majority of elements, but the combinations between them require control through a terminal, much like the relationship between a remote control and a drone

This is quite a coincidence, the collector chuckled

He has temporarily obtained the permission for this item from the trading platform and has already learned its true usage

In an instant, silence reappeared

Thanks to the anonymous mode, Shen Shi's feelings were not revealed in the slightest

It is astonishing that it has been preserved so completely

He gently raised his white jade-like fingers, and the books in Shen Shi's hands suddenly flew up, scattering page by page in mid-air. The originally fragile pages seemed to be delicately protected, clearly separated from one another, with even the tiniest cracks visible, without any interference among them

Indeed, speaking less has proven to be the right approach

Then let's make the deal! The guest's sense of urgency can no longer be suppressed, even in anonymity.

Transformation

What is there? the guest inquired first.

This is actually a very irrational behavior in trading

Shen Shi was momentarily taken aback

Shen Shi did not speak; he was equally astonished by this scene, yet he still remembered to maintain his persona of being taciturn.

I haven't seen such a perfect ancient book in a long time His fingers slowly glided over the floating pages as if he were feeling the rough texture It has been preserved in a vacuum environment with no signs of wear It should have only had one owner Unfortunately, its owner did not handle it much—Sir, please be sure to sell this human treasure to me, and I will certainly offer you a satisfactory deal

The azure glow in the eyes of the collector suddenly became intense

Her lips, akin to gold, are exceptionally soft when she smiles

However, at this moment, the books have become yellowed, dry, and fragile, with the pages stuck together, as if they would shatter into pieces at the slightest movement