Chen Mo's gaze fell upon the dark red book on the table. He walked over and gently opened it.
Indeed!
The dark red book could now be opened to the second page. Before he signed, the book couldn't even be opened.
Seeing the contents of the book, Chen Mo's eyes narrowed.
Each page contained a brief introduction to a technology, making Chen Mo dizzy.
Computer Virus Killer Code, Field: Computer, Authority Level: Apprentice; Product Description: Detects and kills most computer viruses, malicious code, and malicious programs.
Soft Ceramic Material Formula and Process, Field: Chemistry, Physics, Authority Level: Apprentice; Product Description: Lightweight, non-conductive, high-temperature resistant ceramic material with certain ductility, suitable for ordinary car shells, mobile phone shells, computer shells, etc.
Whitening Lotion Formula, Field: Biology, Chemistry, Authority Level: Apprentice; Product Description: For external use, whitens skin, suitable for cosmetics, safe for pregnant women, not edible.
Low-Level Lithium Battery Technology, Field: Physics, Chemistry, Authority Level: Apprentice; Product Description: A common lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
There were countless technologies, covering various fields, but the authority level was only Apprentice. He couldn't see any technologies with higher authority.
Even so, it was already shocking enough. The technologies listed here were enough to completely revamp the world's scientific technology and processes.
Seeing so many technologies, Chen Mo became conflicted about which one to choose.
Any one of these could bring him a large amount of wealth. With too many dishes, he didn't know which one to eat.
"Old Shu, do you have any suggestions?" Chen Mo looked at Old Shu.
"You want me to give you suggestions?" Old Shu said, "Many of the technologies here can bring you wealth, right?"
"Yes, a lot of wealth." Chen Mo nodded.
"Do you think money is more important, or your body?" Old Shu asked again.
"Body." Chen Mo answered without hesitation.
No matter how much money you have, without a healthy body, everything is fleeting. Everyone knows this truth.
"Old Shu, you're not going to tell me not to choose and just go out and exercise, are you?"
"Hahaha... You're quite interesting." Old Shu laughed. "Let me ask it this way. If you take out a technology and release it to the market, like this lithium battery technology, you haven't researched it, right? If you suddenly release it, and others ask you where the technology came from, what will you say? That you stole it?"
Old Shu's words made Chen Mo nod slightly.
"Also, people's hearts are wicked. If you take out a technology, others might suppress it or steal it. Conversely, if they say you stole the technology, what will you do? You're just an ordinary person, without power or influence. Can you protect it?" Old Shu said.
"No."
Chen Mo shook his head. He didn't doubt Old Shu's words at all. Life was sometimes more dramatic than TV shows.
"So, keep a low profile and build up your strength." Old Shu said earnestly, "This should be a cultural accumulation of your country, right?"
"Then what should I do? How should I choose?" Chen Mo asked.
"Two methods. First, choose a technology that can make money, but don't release it for a short time. Learn about this technology, accumulate knowledge for a while, and then find an opportunity to release it. Second, choose a technology that you can use right now."
"Which one can I use?" Chen Mo flipped through the book, his face troubled. There were too many technologies, many of them similar, and he didn't know which one was the best.
"One that is beneficial to your body." Old Shu said mysteriously, "Look at the biology category. There's a book called Low-Level Human Potential Development Technology."
Following Old Shu's guidance, Chen Mo quickly found the biology category in the index and located the technology Old Shu mentioned.
Low-Level Human Potential Development Technology; Field: Biology; Authority Level: Apprentice; Product Description: Develops basic human potential, improves human vitality, immunity, strength, agility, endurance, and toughness.
"I don't need to tell you about human potential development, do I? The highest level of this technology, at its most powerful, can develop the greatest human potential and grant superpowers. The most powerful people can destroy planets, or even be more terrifying." Old Shu said.
"Hiss..." Chen Mo's eyes widened, startled by Old Shu's words. "Isn't that a bit mystical?"
"Not mystical. Traversing space, eternal life, flying through the sky and burrowing into the earth, moving mountains and filling seas. These myths and legends can be achieved through science."
Old Shu looked towards the deepest part of the library, his gaze profound.
"The highest realm of science is theology."
"Are these technologies in the Sci-Tech Library?" Chen Mo scanned the bookshelves, his eyes filled with fervor. These were things that humans almost inherently yearned for, otherwise there wouldn't be so many myths throughout history.
Myths were created by humans' desire for immortality and power.
"Yes." Old Shu nodded. "If you want them, you must have the highest authority in the Sci-Tech Library. But you don't need to think about it for now. I'm just painting a picture for you. Those things are more than a hundred thousand miles away from you. Think about your current situation. Low-Level Human Potential Development Technology is something you can use immediately."
Chen Mo thought for a moment. As Old Shu said, this potential development technology was indeed the book he could make the most use of right now.
Developing his physical potential and learning some martial arts would also prevent him from ending up like he did in the library, getting knocked out by a falling bookshelf.
Being a hero saving a beauty wasn't always as lucky as it was this time.
"I'll choose this one."
"Are you sure?" Old Shu said.
"Sure, the body is the foundation." Chen Mo said, "There will always be opportunities to make money, there's no rush."
Old Shu nodded with satisfaction. He spread his five fingers wide, and a beam of light descended from the top of the library. A book appeared in his hand.
The book emitted a faint glow, somewhat like a holographic projection.
Old Shu gently patted the book in his hand onto Chen Mo's head. Chen Mo's head jolted, and a vast amount of information appeared in his mind, etched into his memory.
"After this, do I have to wait until next month to get the technology?" Chen Mo asked, thinking about the Human Potential Development Technology he had just received.
"Not necessarily. You can go out and study science and engineering books and technologies. For every 100 books you study, you can get one technology. Once you've read 1000 books, you can advance to the next permission level," Old Shu said.
"1000 books?" Chen Mo almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
What kind of concept is 1000 science and engineering books? An ordinary person might not even read 200 in their lifetime. 1000? Isn't that asking for his life?
"Isn't the upgrade condition a bit difficult?"
"It's not as difficult as you think. Your current brain is different from ordinary people; it's a super brain. The Sci-Tech Library isn't for you to just sit back and enjoy. You need to constantly strive and learn to gain higher permissions," Old Shu said earnestly.
"Understood." Chen Mo nodded heavily.
"Alright, you've been unconscious for a while, it's time to go out. Being unconscious for too long isn't good for your body," Old Shu said. "When you come in next time, just open a book, and I'll appear."
"How do I get out?" Chen Mo looked around but didn't see an exit.
"Close the book," Old Shu said, pointing to the dark red book.
Chen Mo reached out and closed the dark red book. Old Shu's body slowly disappeared. In the center of the library, in front of the table, a three-meter-high, golden glowing door appeared.
In the middle of the light door, a black vortex was suspended, with scattered blue lights rotating, somewhat resembling a time-space portal from a sci-fi movie. Chen Mo walked to the side of the light door, looked back at the library, and stepped into the golden door.
The previous book was censored, so I had no choice but to start a new one. I hope everyone will support it, add it to their collection, and give some recommendations.
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