Taking off that steel armor, Stark is just an ordinary person with average physical fitness.

Knowing that his friend belongs to the technology side, he has never dealt with the knowledge of the magic side. He is a rookie with 0 magic resistance... When choosing gifts for Stark and others, in order to avoid accidents, Shi Xiaolei deliberately spent more Mind, really thinking about it for a long time.

"Is this gold?"

He couldn't wait to bring Pepper and Happy to Shi Xiaolei's manor, and chatted happily for about an hour. After that, Stark finally remembered what Shi Xiaolei said on the phone before, 'I brought you a souvenir. 'if.

But Stark was a little disappointed... After coming to the yard, Shi Xiaolei took out this big lump of things from his rucksack, except that it was very beautiful, and it didn't seem to have any research value.

"Do you think I'll bring a lump of gold back, and I'll use it to talk to you?" Shi Xiaolei smiled and raised his hand and patted his friend's back: "Please, although I haven't seen much of the world, I don't think so. As for being so out of sight."

"Then this thing..."

"This is a trophy seized from a high-level demon. It calls it magic gold." With his palm on the waist-high irregular metal block, Shi Xiaolei proudly introduced: "Here, look, my palm is touching. Did it change color when I arrived? Because this reaction was very special, when I saw this thing, I thought it was a bit special.”

Putting his head closer, he carefully looked at the part of the metal block that was in contact with Shi Xiaolei's palm. Stark was very surprised to find that the metal that was supposed to be gold-red had turned into a blue-black color. , and, with the increase in the contact time between Shi Xiaolei's palm and the metal block, the color block in the shape of the palm is gradually expanding.

"Emmm, as the temperature changes, the color changes. It's a bit like color-changing paint, um, it's really amazing."

"I've never met it before, and it feels very special, so I brought it back." Shi Xiaolei smiled, and then continued: "When I was counting the harvest before, I asked specifically, but they told me, This thing is actually not unfamiliar, it has appeared in many stories or legends."

"Huh?" Getting more and more interested, Stark looked at Shi Xiaolei expectantly, waiting for his next words.

"Have you heard of Devil Gold?" Facing his friend's gaze, Shi Xiaolei raised his hand and patted the metal block lightly.

Whenever demons or devils are mentioned, there is always a 'wish' link in the story.

In most cases, the wishes made by the protagonist of the story fall into the following two types. One, ask the devil to help and complete his revenge. Second, I hope to get inexhaustible wealth and become a master in one step.

It is either golden sand, neatly stacked gold nuggets, or finished jewelry inlaid with gemstones of various colors. In numerous legends and stories, there are often scenes where the demon gives the protagonist a lot of gold after the contract is successfully signed.

Maybe the content of the story I heard is not the same, but this routine... It is no exaggeration to say that no matter who it is, it should not be unfamiliar.

"This thing..." Recalling the stories he heard when he was a child, there was a little hesitation in Stark's eyes. Looking at Shi Xiaolei again, he couldn't help but confirm, "Are you sure it's okay?"

"Ok?"

"Not with a curse, right?" Stark clarified his words: "You know, those who get gold from demons in the story have no good end. Moreover, many stories explicitly mention the golden party. Bringing curses and making people unfortunate. Dude, this lump you brought back won't…”

"Don't worry." Shi Xiaolei rolled his eyes angrily, "Don't worry." Shi Xiaolei rolled his eyes angrily: "If it really has a negative effect, will I take it out? Please, we are friends, not enemies. I can use this **** to trick you. Is it?"

"..." With Shi Xiaolei's assurance, Stark's vigilance was lifted. However, because the legendary passages were too impressive, there was still some hesitation on his face.

"The expert said that this thing is a kind of metal with a somewhat special nature." Shi Xiaolei had to reiterate: "Those things with curses have already been taken away, and it's not your turn."

"Huh? It's not my turn? What do you mean by that?"

"Curse is also a kind of magic. Do you understand what I mean?" Shi Xiaolei shrugged: "Only materials with magic suitability can be attached to curses. Conversely, materials with curses are often very suitable for use. To make magic props. Why are those bizarre materials often used in the legendary alchemy? Not because the alchemists want to be pretentious, but because those seemingly sensational materials with curses are all magically suitable, Great for making potions or magic items."

"I see."

"You are a scientific researcher, and you belong to the technology side. Making magic props and potions is the work of the mysterious side." Shi Xiaolei said with a smile: "Giving you good materials with a curse is like giving a western cook. I sent a bunch of ingredients and seasonings for Chinese food... Don't blame me to tell the truth, the utilization rate is too low, it's like throwing away."

"I can understand it, but what you said..." Stark choked back his mouth: "It sounds too unpleasant."

"Just tell the truth." Spreading his hands, Shi Xiaolei shook his head innocently: "Besides, if you weren't always suspicious, I would have said so much?"

"So, this is what I asked for?"

"uh-huh."

Continuing to talk~lightnovelpub.net~ will only make myself more embarrassed.

Stark raised his hand in protest and slapped Shi Xiaolei on the back. After a small vent, he immediately changed the subject: "What's the use of this thing? I mean, besides the color change, does it have other features worth developing?"

"I don't know." Shi Xiaolei answered very simply.

"what?"

"I'm not engaged in scientific research, how do I know those details." Shi Xiaolei pushed two, five or six, pointing to the metal block in front of him: "I'm only responsible for bringing things back to you, as for what I can do, you can go back and take your time. Let's research. By the way, didn't I give you some clues before I left? Have you found any new materials suitable for developing next-generation reactors? If you don't have any clues, you might as well try this, maybe it will work ."

"You know again?" Stark raised his eyebrows.

"No, I don't know." Realizing that the research and development of new materials might be ruined because of his own words, Shi Xiaolei quickly shook his head: "The one I said before has nothing to do with it... It's just a casual mention, don't put it away. in the heart."