Actually, Ling Qingyu's worries were too superfluous. The chances of her guards suffering these damages were close to zero with Tang Ziyi equipping them prior. Especially, the materials were very lightweight.
In fact, the real damage came from long-term strain on the bodies, wearing body armor for so long during the patrol and sentry mission. A similar effect could be seen in Olympic athletes, where many grew older than they were supposed to and their bodies' capability dropped after using their full potential.
Likewise, the long-term burden of weight from above would have impacts on the bodies, creating hidden diseases for the soldiers. As seen in astronauts, living in outer space for a longer period of time, they had problems with their backs and spines.
So, the short period of her guards working should not bring damage to their bodies. Not to mention, Tang Ziyi, who was aware of the future crisis, was searching for solutions, beginning with reducing the weight of the equipment.
Technology solved everything. With Tang Ziyi's other concept, the bridge between the male gender and the female gender became obsolete, almost non-existent.
If Tang Ziyi's future products like soft exoskeleton system suits became widespread around the world, the era where physical strength was prioritized, would be gone.
Particularly in areas, where strength was the prerequisite. Even women would have no problems, tackling the harsher occupations. True equality would suffice.
Naturally, the inner mindset was of the utmost importance than the physical strength. Without a strong mentality, no mass of external bits of help would let a woman hold half of the sky.
As for those who always sought help from others, Ling Qingyu could shake her head in dismay. Only those who deserved to be saved would be given a hand. She didn't want to blame those women, who depended on or making use of others, as long her work reached those in need for independence themselves.
Ling Qingyu guessed that society might change again if these technologies were unveiled to the public. In fact, machinery where robots replacing areas where high strengths were required had already begun to change the work environment.
These things were far beyond the equation she currently could calculate. It was better not to affect ideology and socialogy when situations were not under her control.
The results could lead to counterproductive dilemmas. Speaking of strength, Ling Qingyu remembered the items she bought from the auction.
The most indispensable one—an ancient tablet with inscribed scriptures. She had given it to Tang Ziyi to research together with Athena. She hoped they achieved some results.
Tang Ziyi: You thought too much. How could we find anything within a week? (flashing middle finger!)
Athena (coquettishly flattering): Don't listen Mom. As long as I'm here, research progress taking 1 year can be shortened to 1 second.
"Sister Tang, now that you mention about strength, how's the cultivation sutra, I ask you to investigate?" Ling Qingyu asked.
Tang Ziyi pursed her lips. "Not much had gained at the moment apart from translation. Well, not quite." Tang Ziyi paused. "I'm familiar with those secret sutras and methods; but because there's no aura or so which they described in the scriptures in this universe, the method is hopeless."
Ling Qingyu sighed. Sadness and regrets floated inside her head. "That's a pity." The bitterness after huge expectations were squashed, brought some pain.
"But—" Tang Ziyi continued.
Ling Qingyu was speechless. Why didn't she speak quicker instead of drowning her in the water? Sooner or later she would choke under Tang Ziyi's action. If not for wanting to know the latter's words, Ling Qingyu had a substantial desire to strangle Tang Ziyi.
She almost forgot Miss System might have a reason to let Tang Ziyi work on the tablet. Now the results were seen with her eyes. Sure enough, Tang Ziyi didn't disappoint her.
"Aura might be useless. But I found an inspiration to derive a specific method to strengthen physically." Tang Ziyi spoke.
"It won't include masochistic abuses, right?" Ling Qingyu sounded suspicious.
Tang Ziyi rolled her eyes and muttered. "You watch too many cultivation novels and should stop."
Ling Qingyu couldn't be blamed because any practitioners in the arts of strengthening, more or less had the same motto—no pain no gain. Well, they had even exceeded this demand, abusing their body to forge the bones and muscle to steel-like existence.
"You can't blame me. Those novels and myths are the nearest I can have reference to." Ling Qingyu said.
"You aren't completely wrong. But physical cultivation doesn't need abuse as foundations like you thought. Not always!" Tang Ziyi corrected. "Today's modern era might have technologies to assist the progress."
Tang Ziyi carried on speaking. "Let me give you an example. Imagine if someone trains their bodies to the cellular level, like we strengthen our muscles. The amount of force generated under combined work from every cell will be substantially enormous. For instance, you should know Wing Chun's one-inch punch."
Ling Qingyu nodded. Although she had no idea how the mechanism worked, within a short distance to come up with a force that could throw away a person for several meters was magnificent in Ling Qingyu's eyes.
The superb technique and control of every twist of muscles from arms, waist, wrist and finger plus the bones cooperating together in synchrony. The combination of equations till the final snap generated such an amount. Ling Qingyu, despite her endeavors in the past weeks, still hadn't mastered these precise intrinsic techniques.
Tang Ziyi's description meant in future cultivation, based on the techniques and sutras she was currently researching, a person could theoretically exert 10 times the maximum force a normal body allowed.
Can someone picture a scene where a little girl beats up a humongous figure and slaps him till he even doubts his birth? Of course, there was also a serious disadvantage.
"How about resistance to being beaten?" Ling Qingyu asked.
Even though Ling Qingyu's words turned weird, Tang Ziyi understood her meaning. "Strengthening includes physique which means resilience, endurance, and everything had increased. The only downside might be not to the level we expected and eating too much." Tang Ziyi coughed in embarrassment later.
After all, the energy consumption for an exercise to train to the cellular level must be astronomical to produce a massive force. Based on Tang Ziyi's reaction, Ling Qingyu knew she must have already tried.
"It doesn't matter. I can handle the increase in servings. With more strength means more protection." Ling Qingyu waved her hand, not caring about the future cost she must sustain. "How's the result of your new method based on your cellular-something theory."
"Combining my past experience, plus the immortal knowledge and equipped with the best simulation, it's only a matter of time before I'll release a proven successful method. For now, I'm also in a trial stage." Tang Ziyi said with a shrug.
"But won't it be dangerous if you experiment it on yourself?" Ling Qingyu asked worriedly.
"Please don't worry. I have confidence. You look down on me too much." Tang Ziyi shook her head, amused. "My old title, resounding in my world, isn't for nothing. Not mentioning, I'm the only one capable of deciphering the secrets, given my background."
"You witch doesn't want a moment without arrogance, huh?"Ling Qingyu didn't say more. Tang Ziyi wasn't someone who would risk her life arbitrarily. She had better self-control than hers.
Rapid gunshots from the Cleanhouse drew both of their eyes. While Tang Ziyi's expression remained unchanged, Ling Qingyu was horrified and cursed. "What the actual f**k?"