The Ring

Ning City, Ning City University.

"Chen Feng, are you okay? Why do you seem so out of it? This ring is yours, right?"

Chen Feng looked at his roommate. The guy was called Fatty. Every dorm had its own designated Fatty, and Fatty was an exceptionally loyal fellow.

"This ring isn't mine."

Chen Feng looked at the ring in Fatty's hand and immediately found it strange. He had never owned a ring. He did not even wear a watch, much less a necklace or anything like that, because he always felt that wearing such things was too restrictive.

"If it isn't yours, whose is it? I saw you wearing it last night. Take it. Don't be embarrassed just because your girlfriend gave it to you."

After saying that, Fatty directly put the ring on Chen Feng's hand, then left the dorm. At that moment, Chen Feng was the only one left inside.

Chen Feng looked at the strange ring, completely confused. He was single, already a sophomore, and had never even held a girl's hand, much less had a girlfriend.

Where had this ring come from? Could he have picked it up by accident last night? As for his memories of last night, he only remembered accidentally getting drunk.

He had never gotten drunk in all his life. He did not like drinking in the first place, but it had been Fatty's birthday last night, so the four people in their dorm had celebrated with him.

"Whatever. This ring looks pretty good."

Chen Feng put the ring on his finger and examined it closely. The ring itself looked rather cheap and did not seem like anything valuable.

Still, he planned to go ask around the dorms one by one. It belonged to someone else, after all. He could not simply keep it for himself.

But just then, he suddenly felt a slight pain in his head, followed by a sensation like his finger had been pricked by a needle.

The feeling vanished in an instant. He then gave the ring another strange look.

"Could there be something sharp inside the ring that cut my finger?"

But when he tried to take the ring off, he found that it would not budge.

"What's going on? Is it glued on? Could this be Fatty's prank? Doesn't seem like it."

No matter how hard Chen Feng tried, he could not remove the ring.

Genetic confirmation: Han Chinese.

Requirements for system binding met. Beginning binding.

...

Two strange synthesized voices appeared in Chen Feng's mind. He found it odd and looked around, but did not find any device capable of playing sound.

"Did I not sleep well enough last night?"

Binding successful. Activating system.

Welcome to the Han Chinese Sci-Fi Ring of the Orion Arm.

As this is the host's first use, the system will now explain the functions of the Han Chinese Sci-Fi Ring of the Orion Arm.

This was the second time the voice had appeared. Before Chen Feng could recover from his shock, a massive flood of information slammed into his mind. After a burst of intense pain, however, his mind became cool and clear, even somewhat comfortable.

Transferring data...

Data transfer complete.

Chen Feng sat by his bed. By now, he understood what the ring was. It was a technological assistance ring from a race called the Han Chinese in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy.

He was Han Chinese too. This ring had come from the Han Chinese of the Milky Way Galaxy—could it have come from China? But that seemed unlikely. He knew perfectly well that China did not possess such technology.

Even the United States, the strongest country on Earth, probably did not possess such technology.

That left only one possibility: there was also a race called the Han Chinese in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy.

With his tiny bit of astronomical knowledge, Chen Feng knew that Earth was located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy.

What connection was there between them? Or was there none? He had no idea. Right now, he desperately wanted to know what miraculous functions this Sci-Fi Ring possessed.

"System, tell me what this ring does."

As soon as Chen Feng spoke, a cool voice appeared directly in his mind.

The Sci-Fi Ring can help the host complete his initial mission on this planet called Earth.

"What is the initial mission?"

Lead humanity on Earth out of the Solar System.

"Why do we need to leave the Solar System?"

Insufficient permissions. Unable to disclose. This is the most basic mission. The answer will be revealed upon completion.

Hearing this, Chen Feng thought it over. This really was complicated. To lead all humanity out of the Solar System, based on his current knowledge, the most likely way was to develop Nuclear Fusion.

People all over the world were researching Nuclear Fusion. Countless nations, organizations, and individuals were studying this ultimate energy source.

Yet fifty years after fifty years had passed, this energy source had always remained a hope that was fifty years away.

It was easy to imagine just how difficult and complex it would be to develop Nuclear Fusion.

"Relying on my own strength, I'm afraid I won't have a chance in this lifetime."

Host, there is no need to belittle yourself. The Sci-Fi Ring will protect and support you, providing a certain amount of assistance.

Upon hearing that, a crafty glint appeared in Chen Feng's eyes, and he hurriedly asked.

"Then what kind of assistance will I receive?"

Based on the host's identity, the system will establish a small objective: earn your first pot of gold.

Mission assistance: Small 3D Printer.

After the system spoke, an image of a small 3D Printer suddenly appeared in Chen Feng's mind.

The host may materialize the 3D Printer at any time.

The 3D Printer can print small objects, perfectly replicating every detail and coloring them.

Upon hearing the system's words, Chen Feng excitedly rubbed his hands together.

"Come out, 3D Printer."

After Chen Feng spoke, a small 3D Printer rapidly appeared on the desk in front of him. It was as if grains of quicksand were assembling piece by piece, forming a complete object.

"That's amazing. With just this ability, I could crush every technology in the world, couldn't I?"

Holding the small 3D Printer, Chen Feng received another piece of information in his mind. He learned how to use the 3D Printer.

As a half-homebody, Chen Feng immediately went online and downloaded an image.

It depicted a woman wearing a yellow padded jacket, a green headscarf, baggy, thick gray trousers, and red socks wrapped in tape.

The woman leaned against a stove used to sell roasted sweet potatoes, looking utterly miserable. Beneath her, there was even an old, battered bicycle.

That was right. It was Bao'er Jie.

"Hurry up and print it out. Let me see."

As he spoke, Chen Feng began operating it. He casually poured in a little milk and started the printing process.