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Is this world a parallel universe or a future world compared to the one I originally lived in? Or perhaps, did my soul traverse billions of light-years through the same space-time, resurrecting from Earth into this alien called 'Third Prince Hua Zhen'?

These are the three questions Hua Zhen has been trying to figure out in recent years.

First, the first conjecture, which is the parallel universe:

The "Big Bang Theory" has also been proposed in this world by scientific practitioners, namely: the universe was formed by the expansion of a dense, hot singularity after a big bang 13.7 billion years ago!

This raises a question. After the singularity exploded, did it really only create this one universe? It seems impossible to even think about it.

For example, Earth initially had only one continent, and later formed six major plates due to crustal movement. Early humans in different plates all thought that their living environment was unique, unaware that there was another world outside. This is the same principle as whether parallel universes exist or not.

Even the Angel Civilization, with its technological development reaching the gene era, has failed to uncover the mysterious veil of the parallel universe theory. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for Hua Zhen to find his original world by studying this!

The second conjecture, the future world:

Researching it is no easier than the first one, because to go home, one has to study the legendary time machine.

This thing is not like in science fiction movies, where you hold a "Time Navigation Instrument" and appear at any time node in the river of history, entering a quantum realm and everything is OK.

Time is a virtual scale unit used to measure changes in material space. In the known universe, a certain moment in the past does not only represent a moment for a certain person, but a moment for the entire universe. Therefore, studying it in the real world involves issues of space-time theory.

The last conjecture, compared to the previous two, only requires researching a spaceship with ultra-long-distance endurance, and then finding a few trustworthy partners to form a small group to find his mother's one piece, which is really not too simple.

So, to find a way home, it must be determined which of these three conjectures is correct, because they involve three different research directions, and it is easy to see which is more difficult.

After the gene is upgraded, although one can live for a long time, there is a very reasonable saying, 'Good steel should be used on the blade, and money should be spent on the key points!' Technology must hit the key points and grasp the most important research direction, otherwise, the detours taken will be far away.

"Lieyang Civilization..."

Hua Zhen fixed the light energy projection screen on the young man in ancient costume, leaned heavily on the back of the chair, and frowned tightly. This was the data backup he had obtained from Left Wing King Miller. He had been watching the short few seconds of footage and some intelligence data of the Lieyang Civilization for a whole afternoon.

When he first saw this person, he naturally thought of his second conjecture, believing that this Lieyang was a civilization formed by the technological advancement of Earth China. However, he quickly rejected this idea.

The information Miller found mentioned that the Lieyang Civilization has a history of 30,000 years and has been developing in a star system with a huge stellar density called Heavenly Dao. However, the solar system where Earth is located only has the sun as a star. The two are too contradictory, because in 30,000 years, it is impossible for so many stars to appear out of thin air in a star system.

?!!

What if it's interstellar migration?

"Ah!! So annoying..."

Hua Zhen tore at his hair frantically. After a long time, he stopped, looked at the young man in the picture with a messy head, and said dejectedly: "Guessing back and forth, it seems that only by contacting this Lieyang Civilization can I figure out what I want to know!"

"That old stick insists on me dealing with some Fellinton Civilization, isn't this delaying things?" He seemed a little irritable, "Damn it, after this damn experience is over, regardless of whether he agrees or not, I have to take a trip to the Western Territory!"

Just as he made the decision, there was a knock on the door. Hua Zhen glanced at the watch on his wrist, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. There was only one person in the entire palace who could come at this time.

"Come in~"

Sure enough, it was Lian Xi who pushed the door in. She gently closed the door, walked to Hua Zhen's side, and placed the tray she was holding on the desk in front of him.

"Your Highness, have something to eat~"

Lian Xi stood gracefully. Her healing, soft voice calmed Hua Zhen's originally irritable mood. She exuded a scholarly atmosphere, and her warm jade-like fair skin appeared crystal clear under the halo of the light.

Elegant and quiet, with a dignified demeanor, coupled with her own deep fragrance, probably no one can remain calm in front of her.

Smiling at her for a while, Hua Zhen shifted his gaze to the tray on the table, sincerely praising, "Wow, this looks really decent~"

Looking at the pastries in the tray, crispy oatmeal cookies with a layer of silky fruit cream in the middle, sprinkled with breadcrumbs, and adorned with a few cute little flowers. Around it, the glittering little pearl sugars emitted a charming fruity aroma, making Hua Zhen couldn't help but sniff hard, his appetite greatly stimulated.

He blew away the breadcrumbs sticking to the pastry, slowly put it into his mouth, and the soft sensation instantly transmitted from his taste buds made him feel full of sweetness all over. The soft cake was filled with a faint cheese aroma, extremely delicious.

It must be said that this girl's talent in cooking is truly remarkable. Hua Zhen can make pastries, but the things he makes look extremely crude. A good cake is made by him into something like a lump, unbearable to look at.

On the other hand, Lian Xi only watched him do it a few times and learned it quite well. Over the years, she has become a master, surpassing her teacher. This disciple has completely surpassed Hua Zhen, the master.

Skillful, able to cook, gentle, considerate, and beautiful, with her taking care of him by his side, Hua Zhen felt extremely happy. "Girl, you are really amazing~" He ate heartily while praising her again without hesitation.

"Where am I, Your Highness~~" Lian Xi's face flushed with shyness. Seeing her Highness eating so sweetly, her eyebrows and eyes were filled with smiles.

After finishing the food, Hua Zhen patted his stomach contentedly, looked up at Lian Xi, and was about to say something, but saw her looking hesitant, and couldn't help but be stunned. He took her little hand and asked softly, "What's wrong, girl?"

Hua Zhen himself didn't know how many times he had done this action. It was as natural as breathing. Speaking of which, he had to thank that Xuan Ji guy.

Lian Xi let him hold her hand, hesitated for a while before opening her mouth: "...Your Highness, why do you always say you're busy and don't have time whenever Consort Xin Yao sends someone to say she wants to see you? Obviously..."

Seeing his gradually furrowed brows, she didn't dare to continue.

Hua Zhen's expression was indifferent. In the past, because he was afraid of deepening Consort Xin Yao's suspicions and going to the Angel King, he would go to see her every month, even if he was unwilling, and stay for a day or two.

However, as he slowly grew up, the old Angel King became more and more 'familiar' with him. Feeling confident, he was too lazy to play the game of motherly love and filial piety with that woman.

The number of times he went to Consort Xin Yao's place became less and less, to the point where he didn't go at all now. Consort Xin Yao didn't know why, and had repeatedly sent people to him to convey her longing and wanting to see him, but each time Hua Zhen dismissed them on the grounds that he didn't have time.

"I'm... I'm sorry, Your Highness..." Lian Xi thought she had annoyed him by being talkative, so she bit her lip and said.

"What's there to apologize for~" Hua Zhen smiled wryly, pulled her closer to him, rubbed her head, and said softly: "I, not seeing Consort Xin Yao has my own reasons, but I can't tell you, girl..."

"But..."

"No buts, be obedient and don't say anymore, okay?" Hua Zhen interrupted her.

"...Okay~" Lian Xi said with a somewhat aggrieved tone.

Amused by her small appearance, Hua Zhen put his arm around her and pulled her to sit beside him amidst a delicate cry, then bumped her shoulder, "Girl, in a couple of days I'm going to that Fellinton Civilization to train, is there anything you want? I'll bring it back for you, hehe~"

Lian Xi shook her head: "I only want Your Highness to come back safely..."

"I knew you girl would say that~" Hua Zhen pretended to be annoyed and gently pinched her little nose.

"Giggle... Your Highness, stop it..." Lian Xi was amused by him and giggled.

The night gradually deepened, the two talked and laughed, their hands tightly clasped. It had been like this for many years, warm and sweet