NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 70: The Pursuit of Power Draws Near
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Chapter 70: The Pursuit of Power Draws Near
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After completing the recording of the details regarding the fourth evolution of slumber within the confines of her mental palace, Zoe did not immediately conclude her session.
In accordance with her previous habits following the three earlier evolutions, Zoe continued to update her short-term planning within this mental sanctuary.
Since her body had undergone changes, Zoe had developed a routine of drafting a simple plan for the upcoming week.
This practice not only clarified her objectives but also improved execution efficiency, enhanced time management, increased motivation, and fostered self-discipline.
With each evolution following a period of slumber, new transformations invariably manifested. Therefore, her short-term plans could not remain static; rather, they required a spiral, ascending development.
Currently, the third iteration of her short-term plan was lagging behind the times; it needed to incorporate new tasks resulting from the four evolutions of sleep, culminating in the creation of a fourth iteration of her short-term plan.
With this in mind, Zoe quickly compiled the details of this new plan.
Short-Term Plan 4.0:
- Begin physical exercise at 7 a.m.
- Engage in leisure activities after 9 a.m.
- Depart at 1 p.m. to explore locations such as crematoriums, hospitals, graveyards, slaughterhouses, and markets, seeking to ascertain the existence of souls.
- Leisure activities after 5 p.m.
- Engage in exercises to perceive the transparent world 3.0 at 9 p.m., focusing on visual, auditory, olfactory, and mental acuity (the latter primarily involves sensing biological emotions and telekinesis).
- At 10 p.m., use her killing intent to influence various groups of plants, documenting any long-term effects on their growth trends.
- By 11:30 p.m., record the day’s changes, along with periodic bodily data and preparations for future tasks.
- After midnight, summarize the day and begin writing web literature.
- Leisure activities after 4 a.m.
- In the event of special circumstances arising in reality, the first eight tasks may be paused, though the recording of bodily data should be maintained as much as possible.
The changes from the previous short-term plan 3.0 to the new plan were minimal; primarily, it involved the reduction of certain exercise components and the addition of two new experimental plans.
After contemplating the new short-term plan 4.0 for a moment, Zoe felt no further additions were necessary and thus closed the book of memory for the time being.
Having discarded her old phone in favor of her mental palace for recording daily data changes and short-term plans had proven to be considerably more convenient than before.
There was no need for typing; simply thinking would conjure vast paragraphs of text instantly onto the pages of her memory tome.
Moreover, unlike her old phone, the mental palace did not require constant recharging. She didn’t even need to eat or sleep, remaining on standby twenty-four hours a day.
As she gazed out at the moonlight spilling into the living room, Zoe found that her biological clock no longer necessitated checking her phone; she instinctively knew it was around 8 p.m.
Time appeared to pass swiftly, primarily because she had invested considerable effort in constructing her mental palace and clearing the storage capacity of her mind.
Listing every second of the long past and being able to condense it into a few hours was a testament to her brain’s processing capabilities.
Were an ordinary computer tasked with handling such a vast amount of information, it would undoubtedly crash multiple times.
After a brief silence, Zoe opened her computer to search for essential equipment for her plant experiments.
During her search for the necessary equipment, she discovered numerous recommendations for using plant growth chambers to ensure stability in the essential factors for various plants' growth, which could also intelligently adjust these factors for experimentation.
She examined several models of plant growth chambers, all of which could regulate light, temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels.
Some products focused on enhancing the intensity and variety of the light spectrum, while others featured circulation functions to maintain balanced humidity and gas concentrations.
In summary, these growth chambers boasted a comprehensive range of features, making them essential equipment for any laboratory conducting plant-related experiments.
However, one issue remained…
They were quite expensive.
With an average price ranging from forty to fifty thousand, Zoe found herself momentarily silent. She could afford to purchase one, yet the thought of acquiring such a specialized piece of equipment for merely a single experiment felt somewhat extravagant.
Even though Zoe currently had little need for money or desire for wealth, she still considered the expense somewhat unnecessary.
After all, the experiment involving the influence of her killing intent on plant growth was not urgent.
This was not the kind of experiment that, if skipped, could not be conducted later, nor was it one whose postponement would yield immediate significant consequences.
Thus, after pondering for a moment, Zoe resolved that while the experiment should proceed, purchasing a highly specialized plant growth chamber was unwarranted.
She could simply buy a few pots of plants to place on the balcony, thereby ensuring that the environmental factors for their growth would be relatively uniform.
Conducting a controlled experiment with the influence of her killing intent was still feasible under such circumstances.
With this thought in mind, Zoe ordered several seedlings online.
Among the varieties she chose were those with both long and short growth cycles. She made sure to acquire at least two pots of each type to ensure the viability of her controlled experiments.
Having completed this task, Zoe reclined in her computer chair.
Glancing at the time, she noted that there was still some time before the nine o’clock mark, when she intended to engage in exercises related to transparent world.
Reflecting on her recent financial constraints, Zoe straightened up and opened the backend of her writing assistant program.
It had been a while since she had checked on the performance of her recent novels.
Rather than borrowing money from the wealthy neighbors or resorting to special abilities to generate funds, she preferred to rely on her own efforts for the time being.
After accessing the web novel platform, she first noted the chapters scheduled for release next month, nodding in satisfaction.
Compared to her past self, her current writing speed was nothing short of astonishing.
Each evening spent writing allowed her to produce high-quality chapters.
Upon examining the performance of her new book during its initial release, she noted a daily increase of one or two thousand readers, placing it among the top contenders during the same period.
At this rate, she anticipated it would be available for purchase within a week. Given the quality and quantity of updates, earning several thousand a month would be quite feasible.
This thought brought a satisfied nod from Zoe.
From her current perspective, once the new book was released, casual writing would suffice to support her lifestyle.
Without the need for food or sleep, she could soon indulge in travel and life experiences at her leisure, even having enough surplus to send back home.
As for money, she was content with what was sufficient, holding no great aspirations beyond that.
When her body first transformed, she had entertained dreams of sudden wealth and pondered what it felt like to be elevated above others. However, in hindsight, this seemed insignificant in the face of evolution.
Indeed, regardless of one’s concern for money, clarity of priorities was essential. Once she evolved to a state where she could claim to be divine among mortals, what value would money hold?
For now, her primary focus remained on exploring her limits and discovering the heights she could achieve.
Once her power reached that level, she would become the 'Sovereign of the World' at will.
Even if she chose to remain indifferent, the lust for power inherent in this realm would naturally gravitate towards her, placing her atop the pinnacle of existence.
