Before the heartbeat soared to the dangerous value of being kicked offline by the system, Xiao Zhi went offline.

Lying in the game cabin, Xiao Zhi seemed to be able to feel a slight itch in his ears, and the tip of his nose seemed to be able to smell the woody fragrance of Frost. Even though he was already inside the futuristic game cabin, he still felt Beneath him seemed to be the soft and wide bed in the White Bone Hall.

Xiao Zhi gently pressed his hand on his chest, and the violent beating from his fingertips was so obvious, telling him that he was in an uneasy mood at the moment.

Six hundred years have passed, this guy Asen seems to be different...

Xiao Zhi took a few deep breaths, and finally calmed down his pounding heartbeat. He calmed down and opened the game cabin.

The room is still the same as before. Although 0724 is not an advanced intelligent AI housekeeper, there is no problem with cleaning, and Xiao Zhi's room is kept in good order.

After praising 0724, Xiao Zhi took a shower and went to bed early.

I have to get up early tomorrow to go to Hai Zong's school anniversary.

the next day.

In the Enselheim galaxy, all the planets have a very good climate, neither overheating nor too cold, and there is no extreme climate. It is a good place for the students of Lamar University to study hard.

On a big day like the school celebration, Xianyu teachers and students who majored in game research in the 21st century could no longer stay in the game. Xiao Zhi met with the teachers and brothers under the teaching building, and then took the interstellar car to Star One.

This time, the interstellar car did not perform the speed of life and death again, Xiao Zhi finally saw the scenery of the so-called "ten most beautiful galaxies".

The Enselheim galaxy is really beautiful. Each planet has a vast ocean, which makes them look like a string of sapphires. The color of the ocean on different planets is slightly different, and each has its own beauty. The satin-like galaxy behind it is even brighter than the most expensive jewelry.

Finally, came to the first star.

Star 1 also has a pleasant climate, because it is the first stop for gatherings and foreign guests, and it also looks a little more atmospheric than Star 12, where the history department is located. There are intellectual and design decorations everywhere, and the school emblem of Haizong is also subtly integrated into it.

The four of them headed towards the auditorium.

Different from the time-consuming and laborious inefficiency of gathering in the earth era, the school has already marked their seats on the terminal, and carefully marked the route.

After a while, the auditorium arrived.

The auditorium that appeared in front of Xiao Zhi was unbelievably huge. There were 370,000 students in Hai Zong combined. If this auditorium could accommodate them all, the size could be imagined. And there is no support below the auditorium, so it is suspended in the air, and the whole body is covered with "I'm an awesome sci-fi building". If it is placed in the earth era, it will be a shocking big project.

The teachers and senior brothers next to him had a calm expression on their faces. Obviously, they were not surprised by such a scene. Xiao Zhi was once again glad that he was a douchebag.

After entering the auditorium, Li Daye went to the seating area of ​​the professors.

Xiao Zhi and his brothers were seated in the History Department area. He saw Senior Brother Bai Yan and some History students he had seen in the game before. After everyone greeted each other, Xiao Zhi and the three took their seats.

The school may also know the origin of the mecha department and the history department, so they arranged the mecha department very far away. Xiao Zhi glanced around, but did not see the face of the mecha department in sight.

However, after someone from a department met his gaze, they all frowned and turned their eyes away. Xiao Zhi was a little puzzled at first, but after thinking about the glorious deeds of the history department and the mecha department, he suddenly understood that this might be the command department that was most seriously injured in the war between Bai Yan and Timgard.

Later, he was compensated by Senior Brother Wei Di, which was the worst in the whole school.

There were so many students in the auditorium that Xiao Zhi could not see the podium at all. In order for everyone to see clearly on the stage, there was a huge three-dimensional projection in the air. At the same time, everyone's terminal could also watch directly and synchronously. .

At this time, the ceremony has not yet started, and everyone has nothing to do.

Einstein approached Xiao Zhi and said mysteriously, "The school invites outstanding graduates and investors to watch the ceremony every year. Do you know who the guests are this year?"

Xiao Zhi shook his head, he was a salted fish full of games, and he didn't care about the guests.

Wei Di said lightly: "There must be his father, every year."

It was only then that Xiao Zhi remembered that Senior Brother Ai's father seemed to be a wealthy man with a lot of background, the kind that made headlines.

Einstein shrugged: "No, my dad has something to do this year. He's not in the Aquamarine department at this time. This time, my brother came instead of him. But this is not what I want to say. My brother just told me that this year's CEO of Ark Company, Pei Qing is here too."

Wei Di was a little puzzled: "Why is he here? Pei Qing doesn't seem to have graduated from Hai Zong."

Ark Company is the operating company of ZERO, and it is said to be operating, but because the game is completely controlled by ZERO's main brain, they don't actually need to do anything. They only need to develop peripherals to make money lying down.

Einstein said: "Who knows? Maybe want to invest, or win over good people ahead of time."

Xiao Zhi was a little curious: "Which one is Pei Qing?"

Einstein casually pointed to someone on the projection. This was a man in his thirties, with a handsome face and a polite smile. He didn't look like the CEO of a game company, but more like a scholar.

Xiao Zhi felt that this person was somewhat similar to the Noah Pei he had seen in the news.

It's not about appearance. After hundreds of years, even relatives can't find any similarities in appearance. It's the kind of temperament that seems to be able to see the world that others don't understand, to think about things that others can't think of, that kind of temperament exclusive to genius.

Einstein said: "Speaking of which, Pei Qing seems to be the most talented person in the Pei family's generation. He has made achievements in many fields. Many people privately say that he may be the next Noah Pei, and the Pei family's blood is still It's amazing."

Hearing Noah Pei's name, Vidi's tone was rare and firm: "Impossible, no one can compare to Noah Pei!"

Einstein raised his hand and surrendered: "Okay, can't..."

He forgot, you must never compare Noah Pei to anyone in front of Vidy, or Vidy will go crazy. In his heart, Noah Pei is the best in the world, and no one can compare.

He turned his head and whispered to Xiao Zhi popular science: "This person is a genius, the kind who has been in the limelight these years. What is the genius thinking, anyway, I don't understand it, just like Wei Di."

Xiao Zhi agreed with this. Senior Wei Di did not read the command department that had passed the written test with full marks. Instead, he came to study the game, in order to know more about Noah Pei and to find a treasure that he didn’t know existed. Ordinary people Really can't do that.

after the ceremony.

Li Daye went to a party with the professors, Einstein was called away by his brother, and Wei Di was also taken to the dinner by a familiar senior brother. Xiao Zhi was free and had nothing to do, so he decided to go back to play games.

The auditorium is very large, Xiao Zhi is not in a hurry, he walks leisurely, taking a look at the scenery of No. 1 Star, and the surrounding students are becoming more and more scattered.

Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind him: "Is that Xiao Zhi classmate?"

Xiao Zhi turned around and saw Pei Qing who had been discussed by them before. In order to participate in the ceremony, Pei Qing was dressed in formal clothes and looked more polite.

Xiao Zhi: "Hello Mr. Pei, do you have anything to do with me?"

Pei Qing came over with a smile: "Professor Li and I have some friendship. He has often mentioned you recently and has been praising your game talent. I have nothing special, but I just met you by chance, so I couldn't help but fight you. Hello, didn't I bother you?"

Xiao Zhi shook his head: "It's okay, I don't have any plans after that."

Pei Qing said, "Are you going to the spaceport?"

Xiao Zhi nodded.

Pei Qing smiled and said, "I happen to be going there too. Would you mind taking a walk together?"

So the two moved forward together.

On the way, the two chatted casually. Only then did Xiao Zhi realize that Pei Qing was a very interesting person. He looked gentle, but he was not old-fashioned. He was humorous and easy-going in his words, and he didn't have the distasteful attitude of social people when facing students.

It's a good chat partner.

Because both of them knew Li Daye, the topic involuntarily revolved around Li Daye.

Pei Qing said: "Professor Li is really an interesting person. I wanted to entrust him to study ZERO with me, but he said it was not free, and he rejected me."

Xiao Zhi: "You are also researching ZERO?"

Pei Qing nodded: "All the stars know that ZERO is controlled by the master brain. Our Ark Company is at most a large logistics department. After all, it is the easiest company to make money in the whole star."

It sounded ironic, but his face was calm, neither angry nor unhappy.

Pei Qing: "It has been 600 years since ZERO came out, but Ark Company has not been able to develop a work that can rival ZERO. Although some people in the company think it is good to keep the status quo, I always feel that a person should not be too addicted to comfort. It takes a breakthrough.”

Xiao Zhi asked, "Do you want to develop works that surpass ZERO?"

Pei Qing's face had a look of direction: "That's Noah Pei's work, the greatest genius in human history, who can surpass him..."

He turned to Xiao Zhi: "But, it's interesting to have a challenge, right? If you tell yourself that you can't do it at the beginning, maybe there will be no Noah Pei in the world."

"Yes." Xiao Zhi smiled.

He quite understands Pei Qing's thoughts. The more difficult the challenge is, the more fulfilling it is when it is completed. Sometimes the process of the challenge itself is already a kind of fun.

Pei Qing's words changed: "Do you know the rumor about Noah Pei's treasure in ZERO?"

Xiao Zhi nodded: "I know about it. If you ask me where the treasure is, I definitely don't know."

"Haha, of course I won't ask this." Noah Pei said in a relaxed tone, "What do you think?"

Xiao Zhi thought for a while: "Although it is said that this treasure is very powerful, but after 600 years, even if it can change the course of human history, it may not be so powerful now, right?"

As a person who traveled through 600 years ago, he is more aware of this. The progress of human history is the result of the joint efforts of all people, and there may be many contributions of geniuses, but it is not only supported by geniuses.

The human world now is much stronger than it was 600 years ago, at least Noah Pei has not been able to walk out of the earth, and he has not been able to see what Xiao Zhi sees now.

"Haha." Pei Qing smiled, "Yes, intellectually speaking. However, dreams are the most primitive persistence of human beings. You may not understand what kind of genius he is. Once you understand, he will do anything. Not unusual."

When it comes to Noah Pei, Pei Qing's eyes seem to have light: "The 33rd theory that humans realize space transition, the f-117 energy system that supports the infinite cycle of spaceship energy, the lx gene sequence that breaks the upper limit of life span... It can be said that , when humans enter the interstellar world, they step on his shoulders."

"And such a person suddenly creates a game at the end of his life, and the game is so real, so real, it's like a whole new world. He created a world, is it really just a game? What does he want What are you going to hide in there?"

"I'm sorry." Pei Qing couldn't help but patted his forehead, "I worship my elders too much, and I made you listen to too many meaningless fantasies."

Xiao Zhi said, "It's okay, I can understand. If my ancestor was someone as powerful as Noah Pei, I would probably be proud of it."

As for whether he will say it to everyone, it depends on whether he can bear it or not.

After all, I haven't experienced it, and I can't imagine it at all.

Pei Qing said: "In short, I am very longing for the ZERO created by Noah Pei, and have been working on it. I have no advantage over players in finding Noah Pei's hidden treasure, but this is also a kind of It's fun to challenge."

Pei Qing looked at Xiao Zhi: "Do you want Xiao Zhi to join my research? Although Professor Li rejected me, according to what I know about him, he should not interfere with students' choices."

Xiao Zhi shook his head: "Sorry."

Pei Qing didn't get angry either, he was still gentle: "Can I know why you rejected me?"

Xiao Zhi said, "I just want to play games happily."

Pei Qing: "I'll give you a pretty generous reward, aren't you excited?"

Xiao Zhi insisted: "Government subsidies are enough."

Pei Qing smiled: "Hahaha, Professor Li's most proud student is as interesting as him... Do you like ZERO?"

Xiao Zhi looked at him and nodded, "I like it very much."

At this time, the two had also arrived at the airport, where all kinds of aircraft and interstellar vehicles were staying, which looked very lively.

"I wish you a good time, goodbye." After Pei Qing finished speaking, he nodded to Xiao Zhi.

"Goodbye." Xiao Zhi said.

After saying goodbye, Pei Qing turned around and left, walking towards his private custom luxury spaceship.

In the most conspicuous row in the entire airport, the one that exudes the atmosphere of "I am super expensive and very tasteful" is the one.

Xiao Zhi couldn't help but sighed silently in his heart, as expected of the CEO of the company with the easiest way to make money in the world, no matter how easy it seems to get along, he is still a real local tyrant...

After sighing, Xiao Zhi turned around and got into the free, fee, star, and chariot prepared by Hai Zong for the students.

Back to the bedroom.

Because he had just attended the school celebration, and was riding in a full-fledged interstellar car, Xiao Zhi felt that it would be better to take a shower before playing the game.

Let 0724 help him put the water, Xiao Zhi is going to take a bath in the bathroom.

Although the game cabin has a cleaning function, as a primitive and ancient earthling, he sometimes just wants to take a dip in the warm water.

Xiao Zhi soaked in the warm hot water, and 0724 added a bathing agent to the water. It was a refreshing forest breath, light, and ranked first in the "Most Relaxing Taste Ranking" on Xingxing.com.

But this smell made Xiao Zhi think of Frost involuntarily. The smell in the bathtub was refreshing and clean, just a little bit similar to the bitter wood smell on Frost, but his thoughts moved towards Frost uncontrollably. body offset.

Xiao Zhi's mind is full of pictures related to the other party. There are many years ago that Assen could not even speak well, and there are also the cold eyes of the feared Hessian lord many years later. don't know if there is something. With the addition of the halo, Xiao Zhi felt that the two pictures looked the same.

Thinking about it, Xiao Zhi couldn't help but froze in the bathtub, and when he didn't even notice it, the corners of his mouth had quietly turned into a sweet smile.

The steaming heat made his skin a little pink.

After a while, the screen on the wall suddenly lit up, and 0724 controlled the bathtub, filled him with hot water, and changed the slightly cold bath water.

The sound of rushing water slightly pulled back Xiao Zhipiaoyuan's thoughts.

A flat mechanical synthetic voice suddenly came from the control screen: "Master, are you in love?"

Xiao Zhiming knew that this was 0724's built-in sound effect, but was taken aback by the content of the words. His movements were unsteady, and he slid directly into the bathtub. Come out.

"Cough, cough..." Xiao Zhi was choked for a while, and after breathing evenly, he had the strength to answer 0724, "No, why do you say that?"

0724 poured hot water into him in an orderly manner, while controlling the cleaning robotic arm on the wall to clean up the splashed water, and said: "Because your performance, master, is very consistent with several major characteristics in love: a person is in a daze, Inexplicable laughter and abnormal behavior, according to data analysis, if the above three conditions are met, the possibility of being in love reaches 80.54%."

Xiao Zhi hurriedly said, "How can there be... how could I possibly be in love!"

0724: "Strongly deny that people who meet the fourth criteria of love characteristics, and those who meet the four criteria in a row, are 89.97% in love."

0724 is an AI with a low level of intelligence, so his expression is very direct, and the scope of euphemism is very limited, but it is impossible for people to refute.

Xiao Zhi: "..."

He was about to say something rude to dispel the embarrassing atmosphere, but he was afraid that 0724 would analyze new data on the possibility of love for him. Such an honest little friend is really scary, and it makes people feel guilty inexplicably.

No, he is not in love, why should he feel guilty?

But Xiao Zhi felt that just as the thought popped out, he fell down without confidence, slipped, and finally fell into an invisible abyss.

Xiao Zhi: "..."

Still, forget it, don't think about it...