Although Professor Latio's courses are very difficult, that's precisely what makes them so challenging!
The more painful the motivation, the faster the progress!
The venomous tongue of the Father of Truth?
Don't be afraid!
Bai Luan has been living with the Black Tower in the dark room for who knows how many years, and his mental resistance to sharp criticism has long been maxed out!
Now, no matter who criticizes Bai Luan, Bai Luan can always laugh and reply with authentic Zu'an-style calligraphy:
"Dude, the way you swear sounds like you're being coquettish."
Of course, he wouldn't say that to his adoptive father.
This is blasphemous.
The kind of blasphemy that requires burning on a cross.
I want to be desecrated by being hit squarely on the forehead with a piece of chalk.
So here's the question.
How can Bai Luan obtain admission to First Truth University?
That's of course...
They used connections.
Why not just ask a big black tower to write you a letter of recommendation?
What else can we do?
Will you get in?
It's possible, but it would be taking up a spot for nothing.
The two methods yield the same result; the only difference is whether the world will have one more student who fails the exam.
Yes, it's definitely better to have fewer students who fail the exam.
Isn't this a kind of merit?
"You're going to university?"
"right."
Who will maintain the space station?
"I'm leaving it to Estella."
The Great Black Tower raised an eyebrow and said:
"Is this what you call her value?"
"Just tell me if she did a good job or not, okay?"
After thinking it over, Daheita realized that it had indeed done a good job and was quite convenient.
Why are you going to university?
"Since Ms. Black Tower wants to recruit me into the project team to improve myself, I should try to find a way to improve myself."
"That's a pretty good reason... What's the name of that university? Is it the number one university?"
"First Truth University"
"I don't really remember... Are you sure you can learn anything there?"
"It might be a bit naive for Ms. Black Tower, but it's just right for me."
Daheita glanced at Bai Luan and saw that he looked serious and his reasons were valid, so he didn't seem to have any reason to stop him.
"Alright."
The Great Black Tower casually pulled open the void terminal, opened a purple recording channel, and began to speak:
"Hello? Hello? This is Heita. This is Bai Luan, my assistant. He's planning to take some classes at your place. You can decide what to do."
After recording this short audio, Daheita casually sent the file to Bai Luan.
"Once it's done, I'll send a copy to their campus recruitment office. You can use this audio clip to communicate with them."
"Uh... won't they believe me if it's just audio?"
"That's my audio, it has my logo, anyone who has read a book will recognize it."
"That's good."
"Since you've decided to go, then go. As my assistant, don't embarrass yourself in public."
"I wouldn't dare."
Bai Luan put away his phone, smiled, waved at the Great Black Tower, and said:
"I'm leaving."
"Come back quickly."
Chapter 42 How...how does he know everything?
Bai Luan had just returned to her little apartment using the Anywhere Door and hadn't even unpacked much when she received a message on her phone.
Heimerdinger has requested to add you as a friend.
Bai Luan glanced at the notes.
I am the president of First Truth University.
The profile picture is of a kind, white-haired old man.
The admissions office at First Truth University reacted quite quickly. How long has it been since they sent the message? Half an hour or so?
Bai Luan glanced at the notes again and couldn't help but chuckle.
Honestly, this really sounds like the "Qin Shi Huang" scam from a past life.
All that's left is for the other person to say "V me 50" after I add them.
Bai Luan accepted the friend request.
Heimerdinger: Mr. Bai Luan, it is an honor that you have chosen to study at our school.
Heimerdinger: Could you please tell us your coordinates? Our school will send a car to pick you up.
Oh?
The service was quite attentive.
I thought I'd have to pay for my own travel to First Truth University, but it looks like I can save some money now.
Bai Luan:
Bai Luan: Just come here.
Heimerdinger: Uh...
Heimerdinger: Mr. Bai Luan, your coordinates... seem to be outside the atmosphere of Azure Star?
Bai Luan: I know.
Bai Luan: Just come, and let me know when you're almost there.
Heimerdinger: As expected of the Black Tower's assistant... his style of doing things is just different from ordinary people.
Heimerdinger: Please wait a moment, our car will arrive as soon as possible.
Bai Luan: Understand.
Heimerdinger: Can I ask you a more personal question?
Heimerdinger: What is your relationship with Ms. Heta?
Bai Luan grinned as he looked at the message from the other end.
They want to get my coordinates and information.
That old man is quite cunning.
Bai Luan: What do you think is the relationship between me and Ms. Black Tower? I'll give you extra points if you answer correctly.
Heimerdinger: Um...you're her assistant?
Bai Luan: Yes, that kind of relationship.
Heimerdinger: I understand.
Heimerdinger: I won't bother you anymore. I'll let you know when the car arrives.
Bai Luan turned off her phone screen and then continued packing her luggage.
Bring a few changes of clothes; as for daily necessities, we can buy them once we arrive at our destination.
Um...
That's all I'll take.
The chainsaw sword, the bolt gun, and other mysterious and wonderful little gadgets that were inconvenient to show themselves were all placed by Bai Luan on a leg ring with a space-folding function.
The leg ring has a buckle, which can hold a small notebook.
The leg rings have small devices that look like decorations, but they actually have a space-folding function and can hold quite a lot of things.
The magical little gadgets are stored inside, and can be taken out and used whenever needed.
The small notebook actually served to attract attention and conceal the true purpose of the leg ring.
The notebook's cover and leg ring colors match the tuxedo's color, so it doesn't look out of place.
This thing wasn't a strange artifact that Bai Luan created himself; he took it directly from the Great Black Tower.
To save time, I asked the Great Black Tower if it had any storage space or similar items, and the Great Black Tower gave me this.
Um.
Perhaps it was due to Daheita's personal hobby, but anyway, she gave this to Bai Luan.
After Bai Luan put it on, Da Heita glanced at it, pondered for a moment, and nodded in satisfaction.
"Not bad, just wear it like this."
Bai Luan added the clasp to the laptop himself.
Otherwise, the leg ring would seem somewhat meaningless to those who are unaware of its significance.
Just as Bai Luan was recalling the origin of her leg ring, her phone vibrated twice.
Heimerdinger: Mr. Bai Luan, we've arrived.
Bai Luan: So fast?
Heimerdinger: Our vehicles utilize jump technology.
Bai Luan: Wow, awesome!
The CPU on the other end seemed to be completely stunned by Bai Luan's words, and for a moment it didn't know how to respond.
I edited the message multiple times, but no new message was sent.
Alright, you can worry about it all you want.
The nanomaterials on Bai Luan's body began to surge like water, enveloping his entire body and completing the full armor in the blink of an eye.
...
Where do you pick up newborns in outer space?
Has the back-to-school season already passed?
How can there still be newborns at this time?
I guess it's some young ladies and gentlemen from some important family coming to experience university life again.
Are your family members planning to send you to outer space in a spaceship?
It's really going to happen.Rich people really don't miss any opportunity to show off in front of others.
The chauffeur looked out the cockpit window at the azure star below, bored out of his mind.
Suddenly I noticed a point of light.
Um?
The driver frowned, sensing that something was amiss.
So I scanned the image with the observer and zoomed in.
Holy crap!
A strikingly handsome white mech, carrying a white briefcase, broke through the atmosphere single-handedly.
Whose subordinate is this?
How could he be so brave?
If the life support system in this armor were any less reliable, the pilot inside would probably be roasted alive by now!
And... forget about the mecha, how come that suitcase is so durable too!?
Is it really that heat-resistant?
Could it be that he's the one they're going to pick up this time?
While the pilot was still in a daze, Bai Luan had already broken through the atmosphere of Azure Star and observed the First Truth University's spaceship.
A small spaceship.
After confirming the target, Bai Luan stopped flying leisurely and went all out, transforming into a streak of light and appearing in front of the cockpit in the blink of an eye.
The heat from breaking through the atmosphere had not yet completely dissipated, and the surface of the mech was still slightly reddish.
The pilot stared in disbelief at the mecha before him.
What kind of crazy speed was that?
They were right in front of me in the blink of an eye?
If the other side were to engage in battle with me in one of these mechs...
Have you been shot down by now?
Bai Luan frowned. He had already sent a communication request to the driver, but for some reason the driver hadn't agreed.
He had no choice but to reach out and knock on the cockpit window to alert the driver in front of him.
The tapping on the window brought the driver back to his senses. He quickly answered the communication request and, with a hint of nervousness, spoke into the communication channel:
"H-hello?"
"Hello, my name is Bai Luan. You're here to pick me up. Please open your cabin door, I'm coming in."
"OK."
The hatch opened in space, and Bai Luan flew into the spaceship. After the cabin environment returned to normal, she removed her armor.
The armor disintegrated, and the nanobots protecting the suitcase flowed into the clothing like water.
Then activate the mimicry function to blend seamlessly with the clothing.
Bai Luan took a breath of air from inside the spaceship.
It has a strange smell; the life support system seems a bit rough.
Then, out of curiosity, he looked around.
Um...
Some of the structures seem a bit too simple?
Prototype machine?
Bai Luan pulled her suitcase and arrived at the cockpit.
"Hey? Friend, aren't you in the cabin?"
"Isn't the co-pilot's seat empty? Perfect, I've never been on a spaceship before, so I can finally have a go."
Bai Luan casually placed his suitcase aside, then sat in the empty passenger seat.
"What's your name?"
"Mu Zi".
"Is your spaceship a prototype?"
How did you figure that out?
"What do you mean, how did you know? You could tell at a glance, couldn't you?"
Mu Zi immediately became respectful and asked:
"Just who are you, sir?"
"Just a nobody, nothing to brag about."
Who among the common people could possess a mech capable of breaking through the atmosphere on its own, and also have the ability to spot a prototype spaceship at a glance?
This spacecraft is indeed a prototype, built to test the latest jump technology, and its various data recently met the standards.
The latest version of the spaceship using this technology has not yet been built, and it would be a pity to scrap this prototype, so it was converted into a special vehicle.
Mu Zi was one of the participants in this project, and he knew better than anyone else what the spaceship's flaws were.
But this is, after all, a spaceship equipped with the latest warp technology, so the average person wouldn't be able to see the problem.
He immediately realized that the job he had taken on this time was not a dud.
Bai Luan glanced at the spaceship's control panel again.
It seems quite advanced; let's take it apart and have a look.
Start the dark room.
The next moment, Bai Luan came to her senses.
He had already disassembled the spaceship several times in the dark room.
"You've built a pretty good spaceship."
"oh?"
Bai Luan spoke up and began to offer his comments.
From the good energy conversion efficiency of the jump engine to the stability handling of the jump core.
They even complained that the life support system was a bit lousy and that the air smelled of engine oil.
Bai Luanyue felt increasingly uneasy as she spoke, and Mu Ziyue, who was standing next to her, became more and more flustered
How...how does he know everything?
It's like taking the spaceship apart and looking at it?
Is this something that can be seen at a glance?
Chapter 43 Lifesaving Milk Tea
The spaceship, equipped with the new warp technology, is incredibly fast. Although it cannot directly warp to its destination like a train, it cools down very quickly, making up for the difference with the number of warp jumps.
Soon, the spaceship landed at First Preachy University. The hatch opened, and Bai Luan stepped out, pulling a suitcase.
Um...
This university...
Why does it look like a laboratory?
Have I really left Black Tower Labs?
As soon as Bai Luan stepped out of the spaceship, a middle-aged man, who looked to be around forty or fifty years old, immediately approached him.
Dressed in a white lab coat, looking every bit the researcher, he wore a formulaic smile, like a carefully crafted mask, as he extended his hand to Bai Luan.
"Hello, Mr. Bai Luan, I am Professor Herman, it is an honor to meet you."
"Nice to meet you."
Bai Luan glanced around at the surroundings and asked:
"Didn't I come here to study at university? Why was I sent to the lab?"
"That's right, Principal Heimerdinger is too busy with his duties to come and pick you up in person."
Therefore, they entrusted me to showcase our school's outstanding achievements to demonstrate our sincerity.
"I see."
Bai Luan casually pointed to the spaceship behind him and asked:
"What level is that spaceship among your achievements?"
"That's one of our school's top achievements, equipped with a brand-new engine, whose theoretical inspiration comes from the 'energy-saving blackbody radiation energy generator' proposed by our school's Professor Ladio..."
Oh, so they wanted to directly apply the results of the Father of Truth to the engine. No wonder there's a strong sense of grafting.
I wonder how much the finished product has been improved compared to this prototype. If the improvement isn't significant...
Professor Naretti's work serves the same purpose here, acting as a source of famous quotes in college entrance examination essays.
"How many of the results here utilize Professor Ladio's theories?"
Hermann's smile froze for a moment, then turned into a cold, offended expression:
"Excuse my bluntness, Mr. Bai Luan, but... have you only heard of Professor Ladio?"
"oh?"
Hearing Herman's slightly barbed question, Bai Luan raised an eyebrow and a playful smile appeared on her lips.
If you're so stubborn, you'd better actually have something to offer.
Bai Luan entered the small dark room in the blink of an eye and copied the advanced laboratory into the room.
"You're in college now?"
"Yes, I've come to see if there's anything worth seeing in this lab."
"Yeah?"
With a hint of nonchalance, Black Tower began to wander around the laboratory.
One achievement after another flashed before her eyes, and she quickly scored them in her mind.
So-so, so-so, so-so, somewhat interesting, so-so, so-so, so-so...
Soon, the Great Black Tower had a general view.
"It's about the level of a simple lab in my house, nothing special."
"Your assessment isn't very objective. I know all too well the level of any random lab in your house."
"Then you can see for yourself."
Big Black Tower lost interest and went back to playing with the Black Tower doll.
When Bai Luan goes to do things that Hei Ta isn't interested in in the small dark room, and when she's not in the mood to tease Bai Luan, she'll turn around and go about her own business.
They either continue hacking into the system's "black box," or they force Bai Luan to do things that interest them.
Anyway, Heita knew that Bai Luan's affairs were his highest priority, and the little black room had no concept of time. Even if Bai Luan had to put down what he was doing to accompany him, he would be there immediately.
It's unlikely that a lab at a university whose name she couldn't even remember would pique her interest.
Bai Luan first strolled around the laboratory, familiarizing himself with its layout and structure, and mentally constructing a temporary map.
Then I turned my attention to the products, and perhaps to make it easier to show them to myself, each product was accompanied by an electronic brochure.
Given his condition, what else is there to say?
Let's start disassembling.
After a period of tinkering, Bai Luan disassembled all the products here.To be honest, the products here are indeed plentiful, with projects from all walks of life.
but...
It's not very good.
You can take these things apart and put them back together after doing it once.
The fact that it could be disassembled and reassembled by someone at my level means that its structure doesn't possess any earth-shattering or awe-inspiring ingenuity.
Moreover, in terms of transportation, it is inferior to his own Anywhere Door; in terms of melee combat, it is inferior to his own Chainsaw Sword; in terms of ranged power, it is inferior to his Bolt Gun; and in terms of medical treatment, it is inferior to his own Extraction Gun.
The only interesting invention was built on the shoulders of the true father.
so,
Bai Luan left the small dark room and looked directly into Herman's eyes.
Is it that I only know Professor Ladio, or is it that only the name of my adoptive father is worth remembering here?
Herman shrank back as Bai Luan glared at him, feeling as if the young man across from him had seen right through him.
"It seems there's not much worth seeing here. I appreciate your sincerity, so I'll be leaving now."
"Mr. Hermann, you needn't worry about the rest. I'll speak directly with the principal."
After saying this, Bai Luan pulled her suitcase and walked towards the laboratory exit.
I came here to learn and improve myself, not to hang out with this bunch of irrelevant people.
The simulated universe project is being pushed forward rapidly by Ms. Black Tower, and I can't afford to waste my time on these things.
"Oh, right."
Bai Luan paused, turned slightly, and offered a suggestion.
"You should stop pursuing the lightweight approach for the laser weapon you're developing. If you continue down that path, the weapon itself won't be able to withstand the weight."
"How could you..."
Hermann realized what was happening and stopped talking.
"Our project team will handle it ourselves!"
"certainly."
Bai Luan shrugged indifferently, his figure disappearing into the light and shadow outside the door, leaving only a final whisper that sounded like a prophecy:
"The choice is yours. Wait until it goes out of control and explodes, taking away several young lives... then it's not too late to change it."
Herman's face was ashen. He crossed his arms and stared intently in the direction where Bai Luan had disappeared, his chest heaving violently.
The sudden halt to the project, along with the requirement to renovate the lab and hold a welcome party there, already infuriated him.
After receiving the call, the person seemed to look down on him in every sentence.
"Hmph... quite arrogant indeed. Where did Heimerdinger find this 'genius'?"
With a hint of worry and hesitation, Mu Zi finally mustered up her courage and spoke:
"Mentor…you'd better think carefully about what he said."
"What? Are you afraid of him?"
"That's not how it is, Professor!"
Mu Zi tried to explain urgently, her eyes unusually serious.
"He's really terrifying! On the spaceship, he just... just glanced at it a few times, and he saw right through our spaceship's structure, its flaws... like he'd taken it apart and looked at it!"
"absurd!"
Hermann scoffed, as if he had heard a fairy tale.
"You understand it at a glance? Who do you think he is? A genius like Professor Latio?"
"Mentor, I'm not lying to you. You can listen to the recording of my conversation with him on the spaceship."
Mu Zi stared at Herman with a serious expression, showing no sign of backing down.
Seeing his student's persistence, Hermann also became serious and put away his smile.
Could it be... that he was telling the truth?
But... this doesn't make sense, does it?
Is it really possible for someone to know the structure and defects of a spaceship at a glance?
unless...
Unless he is...
A genius like Latio.
Wait, no!
Herman suddenly realized that the problem was not so simple.
"Play the recording for me!"
Herman stepped onto the spaceship and began to recount Bai Luan and Mu Zi's conversation. His brows furrowed more and more, and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
This, this!
You'd think he was one of your own group members!
"Did he really know all this just by taking a quick look around the ship?"
"Mentor, would I dare to lie to you?"
Who exactly is he?
Heimerdinger! Who did you send me to see?!
Hermann, his hands trembling, pulled out his communicator and quickly sent a message to Heimerdinger:
Hermann: Who exactly did you have me pick up today?
Heimerdinger: The assistant to the Lady of the Black Tower.
Lady Black Tower?
That Black Tower lady?
Her assistant!?
Herman: You bastard! Why didn't you tell me anything?! You used me as a pawn to test him?!
Heimerdinger: How can you blame me if you don't think before you speak?
Heimerdinger: You've ended up in this state because you've always been like this. You haven't thought about changing after all these years.
Hermann: Don't you know what I'm like? If something happens, can you take responsibility?
Heimerdinger: You're responsible for what you did; it has nothing to do with me.
"You old geezer!!"
Hermann slammed his fist hard on the cold control panel, making a dull echo.
Immediately, the anger that had been supporting him dissipated, and he slumped back in his chair as if his spine had been removed.
"Mu Zi, let's stop the laser weapon project. Don't continue it."
"Okay, mentor, I'll let them know later."
"If I get expelled soon, you, as the senior brother, will be in charge of this place."
"Professor, is it that serious?"
"It depends on luck."
Herman let out a long, heavy sigh.
Having been ostracized and oppressed all the way, struggling from humble beginnings to where he is now, it seems... that the end is truly near.
"tutor..."
Upon hearing this, a hint of panic flashed in Mu Zi's eyes. She then took out her phone and began sending messages to Bai Luan.
Bai Luan is sending a voice message to Heimerdinger:
"Hey old man, I may have a good temper, but if you send someone to test me again, I'll teach you a lesson, you hear me?"
I know you all have your own ways of doing things, but I'm too lazy to play along, understand?
Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the message from Mu Zi.
"Mr. Bai Luan! I'm so sorry!"
My advisor... he's just a bit blunt, but he's actually a really good person! Really! He's very responsible when it comes to his students!
There must be some misunderstanding! Please...please be lenient and don't hold it against him! I've finally found a good mentor...please!
Judging from this, Hermann seems to have good interpersonal relationships? Was he being used as a pawn?
It seems there's a lot of turmoil going on inside this university.
Never mind, it doesn't matter anymore.
Bai Luan casually typed a reply:
"Give me a cup of milk tea, and I'll forgive your mentor."
In the laboratory, Mu Zi and Herman stared at each other.
"He...he said..."
Hermann's voice was dry.
"A cup of milk tea... and you forgive me?"
"Mentor, mentor..."
Mu Zi swallowed.
"He... is actually quite... easygoing? He even added me on his own initiative... and just now... it was indeed you who... snapped at him first..."
"How would I know he was..."
Herman scratched his head in frustration, a sense of powerlessness washing over him.
"Sigh! Never mind! It's my fault! Did he say what brand he wanted to drink? I'll go buy it right now and deliver it to his dorm myself!"
"tutor!"
Mu Zi quickly stopped him.
"He said you don't need to deliver, just order takeout! I think... our most urgent task right now is to figure out... which milk tea... tastes better?"
Towards the end, his voice carried a hint of bewilderment that even he himself found absurd.
In the cold laboratory, a strange anxiety about the sweetness of milk tea permeated the atmosphere, which was out of place with the scientific research.
P.S.: Everyone's been so enthusiastic, I'll be adding a few more chapters over the next few days. As for the extra few days...
(A strange little noise from a certain author who is too ashamed to make any boasts because of their incredibly slow typing speed)
Chapter 44: 52 Lessons from the Father of Truth
Heimerdinger quickly replied, spouting a lot of official jargon, but to put it simply...
We are aware of the situation, we know the mistake was made, it is a personal issue for Herman, and we will deal with the relevant personnel seriously.
Bai Luan: Don't touch Hermann.
Bai Luan: I have only two requests, and you need to fulfill them for me.
Bai Luan: Tell me where my dormitory is, I need to go to Professor Ladio's class.
Bai Luan: All fifty-two courses.
Heimerdinger: Mr. Bai Luan... I need to remind you that Professor Ladio's course completion rate is only 3%... You...
Bai Luan: Do as I say. If I can't learn it, then I'm useless, and you don't need to worry about me.
Heimerdinger: Okay.