The Omniscient

Chapter 14: Hidden Meridians

Before dinner, Huang Ji had already rushed to the bookstore below the apartment complex. While Zheng Xuan came downstairs to look for him, Huang Ji had picked out a dozen or so books he wanted to buy.

"Mechanical Drawing" and "Fundamentals of Mechanics" were the most basic foundational knowledge he needed to master.

"Materials and Metal Technology" was another must-learn topic since all mechanical parts were made from materials.

"Fundamentals of Mechanics" was equally important—designing mechanical products required an understanding of basic mechanical principles. Although he'd learned a bit of physics in middle school, it was far too superficial for his current thirst for knowledge. As a result, he also picked up "Fundamentals of Mechanical Design."

Lastly, in modern society, mechanics and electricity were inseparable. To study mechanics, one also had to study electricity. Following the recommendation of the shop assistant, Huang Ji purchased "Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering" as well.

"Really? You're already planning to self-study? These are all things you’ll learn in school; there's no need to buy them now," Zheng Xuan said with a smile, glancing at Huang Ji's book list.

"They look interesting," Huang Ji replied blankly.

"..." Zheng Xuan shrugged and paid for the books.

The two of them went upstairs, had dinner, and Huang Ji immediately retreated to his room to read. Zheng Xuan, pleased with Huang Ji's obedient behavior, buried himself in coding in his own room.

The rustle of pages filled the room as Huang Ji flipped through his books.

For Huang Ji, learning had become a form of enjoyment.

First and foremost, he needed to strengthen his knowledge base to enhance his control over his newfound abilities. This was also the foundation for solving Earth's predicaments, so his enthusiasm for learning was incredibly high.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

In his previous life, he'd never studied properly. Now that his intelligence was normal, he was ravenous for knowledge.

Moreover, with his information perception ability, his memory was unparalleled.

It wasn't just memory anymore—it was as if "the universe was helping him record everything." Anything he had seen or experienced, even if he forgot it himself, was permanently stored in his "personal information." As long as his mind was clear, he could retrieve this information. Even details he hadn't noticed or consciously remembered at the time could later be recalled as vividly as watching a movie.

His memory was like photographic memory—only more stable and clearer.

Even if Huang Ji lost his memory entirely and his mind was blank, his experiences wouldn’t disappear. The information was stored somewhere unknown, existing objectively and eternally.

With enthusiasm for learning and an unparalleled memory, the only thing left was comprehension.

In terms of comprehension, Huang Ji was just an average person, with slightly above-average aptitude and intelligence.

However, his ability to apply the knowledge he learned far exceeded that of others.

For instance, he understood the concept of gravity and knew the difference between "kilograms" (mass) and "newtons" (weight). With this understanding, he didn’t even need the formula G=mgG = mg to unlock a new type of information: gravity data.

By looking at a wardrobe, Huang Ji could directly perceive the gravitational force acting on it: "2905.251… N."

If the wardrobe was moved, the gravitational force would change slightly. Even the smallest difference, imperceptible to others, would show a noticeable change in his perceived data, at least at the decimal level. ℟𝘈ΝоꞖΕ𝐒

This was ultra-precise observational capability!

On Earth's surface, gravity is usually approximated as 9.8 m/s29.8 , ext{m/s}^2 or, in rough calculations, 1010. However, once Huang Ji unlocked the concept, the data he perceived wasn’t a simple multiplication by 9.89.8 or 1010. Instead, it was the actual gravitational force acting on the object at that specific moment!

His information perception wasn’t a computer calculation. The answers he perceived were fundamentally different from those obtained through manual calculations. His data represented objective, real-world information, accurate to countless decimal places.

Standing on his bed or the floor, he could discern the gravitational force acting on his head or waist to extreme precision.

Beyond gravity, he also unlocked values like "weight" and the gravitational acceleration in different regions. No matter where Huang Ji was—underground, in the sky, at the poles, or the equator—he could detect even the tiniest differences in gravity and provide extraordinarily detailed data.

Of course, gravity wasn’t the main point.

The key was that with such precise, objective facts as a reference, Huang Ji became the world’s most powerful detector and formula verifier.

Was a formula correct? Was a scientific theory complete? Were the constants provided by the scientific community accurate? As long as he understood the relevant knowledge and its foundations were solid, Huang Ji could unlock the real answer.

Learning yielded immediate results. Knowledge could be applied instantly.

This significantly enhanced Huang Ji's understanding, giving him a more profound and rock-solid grasp of gravity. With this solid foundation, learning advanced knowledge became twice as efficient, as smooth as a flowing river. His learning speed, in turn, began accelerating.

Starting from the basics, step by step, Huang Ji's learning trajectory took the form of acceleration, propelling him toward the cutting edge of advanced knowledge fields once he acquired enough foundational understanding.

Late at night, with silence enveloping the room, the only sound was the rustle of Huang Ji flipping through the pages of his books.

Homework problems or test sheets? Such things were meaningless to him. After studying for a while, Huang Ji would take a moment to gaze into the distance, admire the moon, or stroll around the room, sensing the objects around him.

By repeatedly reinforcing foundational knowledge in this way, whatever he learned truly became his own. He applied his knowledge in practice and used practical application to deepen his learning further.

Fully immersed in the sea of knowledge, Huang Ji's focus was unwavering.

Early the next morning, before Zheng Xuan woke up, Huang Ji snuck out and spent his own money to buy more books, focusing mainly on medical subjects and additional foundational sciences:

• Modern Medicine: "Physiology," "Medical Microbiology," "Human Parasitology," "Medical Immunology," "Advanced Medical Mathematics," "Medical Physics," "Basic Chemistry," "Organic Chemistry," "Medical Biology," "Systematic Anatomy," "Regional Anatomy," "Histology and Embryology."
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Remembering how his grandfather had mentioned that TCM could sometimes cure ailments Western medicine couldn't, Huang Ji also sought out books like "Human Acupoints and Meridians," "Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine," and "Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine."

Some of these books were particularly expensive, costing him a total of 100,000 yuan.

However, Huang Ji considered this a necessary expense for studying medicine—not only to heal his grandfather but also to make himself stronger.

From the bottom of his heart, Huang Ji never cared about money. To him, being able to buy knowledge with money was an incredible deal.

Thus, Huang Ji spent his days cramming mechanical engineering and math-physics-chemistry knowledge, while devoting his nights to studying medicine and the human body to avoid arousing Zheng Xuan's curiosity.

As his foundational knowledge and understanding of various concepts grew, he unlocked even more information.

Every day, he immersed himself in this ocean of data, though most of his focus remained on the human body.

The more he learned, the more he realized how much he didn’t know.

"Meridians... acupoints... they're only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the human body's nodes."

After an in-depth study, Huang Ji quickly became intimately familiar with the positions of all acupoints in the human body.

He could effortlessly pinpoint others' acupoints with absolute precision. What’s more, the locations of many previously identified nodes now appeared with proper names, aligning with TCM's acupoints.

Yet, there were many more nodes that remained unnamed.

Undoubtedly, these were feedback points of the human body that had yet to be discovered.

Traditional Chinese medicine had identified 409 acupoints, which accounted for only half of what existed.

As for the meridians, they connected certain internal feedback points related to the organs. TCM had summarized only twelve primary meridians, fifteen collateral meridians, and eight extraordinary meridians.

"I can sense additional feedback points that could link to nine more meridians, plus about a dozen secondary branches."

"This one here is the easiest to distinguish. These dozens of unnamed acupoints are all related to the internal organs yet have never been documented in TCM."

"This should form a primary meridian. However, ten of its acupoints constantly shift positions, which is why no one has ever documented it."

The twelve primary meridians in TCM were all connected to the internal organs. Huang Ji, having grasped basic medical principles, modeled this new meridian based on existing theories. By mimicking their structure, he quickly identified a hidden meridian from the remaining organ-related feedback points.

Unlike the twelve primary meridians, this hidden meridian wasn’t involved in the circulation of qi and blood. After all, if it were, it would have been discovered long ago.

Instead, it served as an overarching meridian that coordinated or even governed the other twelve. Its primary function was to manage the neuro-electrochemical signals between the internal organs and the brain.

In other words, this hidden meridian was responsible for regulating communication between the "organs" and the "brain"!

The human heart, intestines, and other organs have a direct influence on brain function, even affecting personality and emotions. These organs constantly impact neurotransmitters such as serotonin and endorphins, increasing or decreasing their concentrations in the brain.

Conversely, the brain controls all the body's organs, though the complexity of electrochemical signals makes it impossible for human consciousness to be aware of this. The brain operates the body's organs in the background, through what we refer to as innate bodily instincts.

This hidden meridian acts as a circuit connecting the brain, heart, intestines, and the microbiome within the body. The feedback points—or hidden acupoints—along this meridian serve as valves.

If the twelve primary meridians are responsible for the circulation of qi and blood, then this hidden meridian governs the flow of neurotransmitters. It facilitates communication between the brain and the body's organs, such as the heart and intestines.

For instance, stimulating one of the hidden acupoints can influence appetite. By targeting this point, a person might lose their appetite entirely, finding food tasteless and unappealing. This is because neurotransmitters influence the brain's judgment, inducing aversion to food.

On the other hand, by coordinating stimulation with other acupoints on the same meridian, it’s possible to enhance appetite. The underlying principle is simply the increase or decrease in hormone concentrations.

This mechanism exemplifies how the intestines affect the brain, leading to changes in mood and desires.

Conversely, if the brain’s signals to the intestines are adjusted, the result manifests as physiological changes. For example, if the brain sends certain signals to the intestines, the secreted hormones can alter the microbial environment within the intestines, disrupting the gut microbiome.

This process can be likened to a flood sweeping through a forest, inevitably reshaping its ecosystem.

Changes in the gut microbiome directly impact digestive capacity. If digestion weakens, the person may lose weight rapidly. If it shuts down entirely, the person could starve to death due to their own malfunctioning intestines—unless sustained by glucose injections.

By the same logic, it’s also possible to adjust dietary preferences or accelerate digestion. In theory, with the correct techniques, the intestines could be transformed from a small workshop into a high-power furnace, processing food at an extraordinary speed.

And this only pertains to the feedback points associated with the intestines. The heart, kidneys, liver, and other organs have their own unique properties as well.

When combined, these feedback points can be used to rapidly enhance or activate various bodily functions, such as oxygen supply, blood circulation, detoxification, blood production, immunity, growth, reproduction, fluid regulation, temperature control, and blood pressure stabilization.

The difference between top athletes and ordinary people lies not in their muscles but in their internal organs.

While muscles have some influence, they are secondary. The organs are the true key.

Enhancing muscles without a coordinated plan won’t make a person stronger; it will instead burden the body. Upgrading a machine isn’t about bulking up its outer casing but about improving its power system and computational capabilities. True strength lies in internal enhancement.

The first hidden meridian Huang Ji identified was essentially a platform that governed the functionality of the body’s organs. The so-called twelve primary meridians were mere auxiliary branches of this system.

For thousands of years, no doctor had ever discovered this meridian. Huang Ji was the first.

“But the question is,” Huang Ji pondered, “how do I coordinate and control them? Am I supposed to use needles every time?”