ATP

Muscle contraction is the mechanical response of muscle fibers after receiving stimulation.

Su Hao also has an understanding of the process of muscle contraction. Simply put, muscle contraction is a cross - bridge cycling process in which, after the muscle is stimulated and goes through a series of reactions, the cross - bridges bind to, twist, dissociate from, rebind to, and twist again with actin. The energy for this muscle - contraction process comes from the hydrolysis of ATP.

So, what is ATP? It is adenosine triphosphate.

In the conversion and transfer of energy in living organisms, ATP is a crucial substance. All activities of organisms are inseparable from ATP. It is a substance that can directly supply energy to cells and is also the "transfer station" for intracellular energy conversion.

So, could the blood - qi mentioned by his father be a combination of ATP and some other substance? Whether it is or not, it must be directly related to ATP.

Then, another difficult point is that no matter what blood - qi is, Su Hao can't directly observe its existence. What exactly does his father mean by "finding it"?

It's like a person can easily sense organs like fingers, toes, ears, and nose, but can't directly sense their internal organs. Not sensing the internal organs doesn't mean they don't exist. Similarly, Su Hao not sensing the blood - qi doesn't mean the blood - qi doesn't exist.

So, when his father said to find the blood - qi, it actually didn't mean that he should use his consciousness to observe the blood - qi wriggling around in the body like a loach. Instead, it meant that he should have a clear concept of the entire human - body energy cycle. Just as our brain can't directly sense the existence of internal organs, but we know their positions, functions, and states.

That is to say, Su Hao just needs to establish a cognitive system for his own blood - qi. This cognitive system includes: where the blood - qi starts, where it is, how much there is, and how to use it, etc., and update this cognitive system according to his own state at any time.

As time goes by, when such a cognitive system becomes a habit, the brain will automatically optimize a model, making a person truly feel that there is a powerful blood - qi energy in all parts of the body.

This model is essentially an illusionary deception, but this deception allows people to perceive their true state with great precision.

Su Hao became excited all over and clenched his fist, "If this is really the case, then the people in this world are really amazing. The perfect combination of the study of the mind and biology allows an ordinary person to master powerful power."

"So, how should I establish my own blood - qi system?"

A glint flashed in Su Hao's eyes.

"Cosmic Light 2.2, it's time for you to show your stuff."

...

After understanding the principle, there was no need to run anymore. He directly entered the Marble Space to check the body records of the past month.

"Xiaoguang!"

"Xiaoguang is here!"

"Immediately retrieve my detailed body data. Set the date to one month back from today, and the time from 8:00 am to 10:00 am."

"Retrieval completed."

Soon, a large amount of data appeared on the living - room wall, dense and disorganized.

Su Hao continued to give instructions, "Build a 3D model of the human body."

The data on the wall disappeared, and the coffee table and sofa in the living room also vanished. In their place, thirty bodies of little boys were neatly arranged in the middle of the living room. The faces were clearly Su Hao's. He materialized the body data of the past 30 days, and each body contained all of Su Hao's body information from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on that day.

"Retrieve ATP data."

The thirty bodies immediately shed their bones, skin, and muscles, leaving only the outlines of human figures composed of tiny dots of light. Through these light - shadows, it was clear to see which parts of the human body had more ATP and which had less.

After observing for a while, Su Hao gave another instruction, "Xiaoguang, start playing the dynamic diagram from 8:00 am. The time ratio is 1:1."

The thirty body - outlines of the little boys immediately started moving, and Su Hao watched quietly from the side.

When running, a large amount of ATP in the muscles was consumed. When it was consumed to a certain extent, ATP in other parts also began to be consumed. When the ATP in the body reached a low point, Su Hao could no longer run.

After drinking the vegetable - and - egg soup, Su Hao sat in meditation. The digestive system operated at full power, and the consumed ATP slowly recovered.

Three hours later, Su Hao showed a smile.

"Blood - qi! I've found you!"

ATP was not blood - qi, but blood - qi must be related to ATP. The model system constructed according to the ATP content could be regarded as the model system of blood - qi.

Su Hao was confident that within half a month, he would be able to construct a blood - qi model system of his own in his mind without relying on Xiaoguang.

By that time, he would truly be a martial artist who had mastered blood - qi.

...

The next day, after Su Hao came back from running, drank the vegetable - and - egg soup, and sat in meditation, he seemed no different from usual. But with his eyes closed, Su Hao's consciousness had entered the Marble Space, and he asked Xiaoguang to materialize his current body state and update it in real - time. At the same time, he perceived the overall condition of his body and, by comparing with the changes in the human - shaped light - shadow in the Marble Space, actively constructed a perception system in his mind.

Moreover, as long as he was not sleeping, he would carry out the system construction anytime and anywhere in his daily life.

Three days later, Su Hao no longer needed to often look at the body light - shadow in the Marble Space to accurately perceive the changes in his body and thus construct the blood - qi model of his body.

Another five days passed. Su Hao only needed to occasionally compare with the light - shadow in the Marble Space to accurately materialize the dynamics of the body's blood - qi. After comparison, the error was not large.

Another five days passed. He no longer needed to compare with the light - shadow at all. At this time, the brain's perception of the changes in the body's blood - qi had a minimal error compared to the materialization in the Marble Space.

Su Hao knew that he had successfully constructed an accurate blood - qi system in his brain.

Another two days passed. After confirmation, Su Hao found Wu Yuntian.

"Father, I've found the blood - qi."

"Found it?" Wu Yuntian looked skeptical. It wasn't that he didn't believe Su Hao's words, but he had never heard of anyone finding the blood - qi in just one and a half months. This was simply astonishing. As far as he knew, it took the most talented person in the human race half a year to find the blood - qi.

Facing his father's suspicious eyes, Su Hao affirmed, "I've found it."

"Impossible!" Wu Yuntian blurted out. This was his first reaction. Then he quickly explained, "I mean, it's possible that your perception is wrong. Tell me in detail about the process of your perception. Many people will have some illusions during the process of finding the blood - qi. This is a normal state. Speak out boldly and truthfully, and I'll help you analyze it."

So, Su Hao told Wu Yuntian everything about his perception of his body, the change process of the blood - qi, and his understanding of the blood - qi.

After Su Hao finished speaking, he looked at his father again. At this moment, his father had his mouth wide open and his eyes round.

As if the words "incredible" were written on his face.

If Su Hao could hear his father's thoughts at this moment, he would know that his father was roaring in exasperation, "Where did this monster come from? Is this really my son? I told you to find the blood - qi, not to figure out the blood - qi all over your body. This is something that high - level ordinary martial artists do! You just need to have a general concept of it!"

Su Hao asked in confusion, "What's wrong, father? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

Wu Yuntian indicated that he didn't want to talk.