Chapter 521
"Can."
Shi Lei also felt that the Demons should be eradicated, and with his right hand, he created Rock platform using his consciousness.
Without needing to be urged, everyone willingly boarded the convenient flying platform. Under his control, they left the Winterfang Mountains and headed north towards the Yinfei Icefield.
The Rock platform is kept at a height of fifty meters, which allows it to avoid scattered pine trees and also to promptly detect Demons or infected Collapser hiding on the ground.
The Rock platform's flight speed was much faster than that of the Redstone Golem. Even though the En route was delayed by clearing out Demons, it still took less than an hour to reach the Stargate.
The explosion triggered by the clash with Kresson only destroyed the buildings closest to the Stargate. Most of the other buildings remained intact and could be searched.
Over the years, Anmatar has forgotten where the relevant information is. He can only use the most tedious method, searching building by building.
Unable to provide details about the storage device's appearance, Shi Lei was unable to use his Psychic Power to assist in the search.
However, he didn't sit idle; he actively used his Psychic Power to search for any remaining Demons forces in the vicinity.
After confirming that it was safe, Shi Lei began collecting the piles of Demons and Collapser corpses at the scene.
They were sealed with Rock Constructs and Jade Shield Wall, and buried separately in places farther and deeper than the Stargate. This was to prevent these corpses from gathering together and giving birth to new Demons.
Of course, the body of 'Cold Disaster' was given to Broca bury himself. After smashing the Demons's corpse, tears involuntarily streamed down his face.
As the saying goes, a man doesn't easily shed tears. Shi Lei knew why he was like this, so he didn't go over to disturb him.
After finishing all that, Shi Lei returned to the Stargate, where he rested with Mudrock in his arms, waiting for Anmatar.
It searched for two whole hours among the ruins and remnants of Pre-Civilization. Finally, it discovered the storage unit for the Information Terminal among a pile of sophisticated electronic instruments.
Anmatar was overjoyed upon confirming the news and immediately ran out of the building to report it near the Stargate:
"Mister Zhongli, please come this way!"
Shi Lei followed it to a large Information Terminal and, following the instructions, removed the miniature Storage Unit. This thing was about the size of a USB flash drive, but it could store far more data.
"Mister Zhongli, all the information I mentioned should be in here. However, the on-site Information Terminal has been damaged, so it's impossible to verify it on-site. You can take this back first, and I'll continue searching here."
If you later find that the contents of the Storage Unit are incorrect, come find me at my lair in the Winterfang Mountains. I will search this area thoroughly before I go back to rest."
Shi Lei nodded and agreed:
"Okay, no problem, thanks."
Anmatar bowed slightly in respect.
"Mister Zhongli, I should be the one thanking you. Without your help, we really wouldn't have been able to completely close the Stargate. Also, there's something I'd like to ask you, if that's alright?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Lei found it somewhat strange. If it wanted to raise the price, there was no need to give him the Storage Unit first and then make demands, so he followed up by asking:
"What is it?"
"With this information, you will soon become the Ruler of Terra. If you don't mind, how about you take charge of Sami from now on? I will inform all the Tree Spirit and tribes that they will henceforth honor you as their master."
"No, no, no."
Upon hearing this, Shi Lei waved his hands repeatedly.
If he were only interested in map coloring, he would have already taken Syracuse. It's precisely because he finds it troublesome that he doesn't want to get involved. The construction of Guili City was due to the need to house 30,000 Sarkaz Soldier, not because Shi Lei wanted to expand his territory. Therefore, he bluntly refused.
"You've been the Guardian God of the Sami for thousands of years, so just continue to be one. I have no ambition to conquer the world; I just want to live a good life with my family and friends."
At this point, Shi Lei put his arm around Mudrock, which made the latter shyly punch her little fist.
In fact, the change of ownership of Sami was a test for Anmatar. It wanted to see if Zhongli would dominate the world after obtaining the technology that could determine the fate of the planet.
Anmatar had tested them once before, and now they're testing them a second time. Once or twice is acceptable, but a third time is not. With Terra under his protection, she can rest assured from now on.
Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Shi Lei bid farewell to Anmatar. He then summoned the Rock platform, which carried Mudrock and Broca, and headed south, leaving the territory of Sami.
Finally, around 10 p. m., we arrived at Breghen Women's Hospital, the best women's and children's hospital in Trimon.
In Columbia, where money talks, you can get clients even late at night if you pay enough.
After various professional imaging examinations, it was determined that Mudrock is currently more than two months pregnant.
The embryo is too small to show any specific physical characteristics. The Doctor gave some instructions and dietary restrictions, and also prescribed several thousand yuan worth of health supplements.
Shi Lei wasn't sure why there was no reproductive barrier between him and the Sarkaz Mudrock. Perhaps it was because the Sarkaz were a diverse race, making them more closely related to humans?
Regardless, this is ultimately a happy occasion.
Next, I need to send Mudrock back to Liyue to rest and recover, so she won't follow me around anymore.
However, before leaving, we need to check whether the contents of the Storage Unit contain Future Technology.
Shi Lei went to a local Internet Cafe, where ordinary gaming computers were everywhere. He compared the Storage Unit with the computer's interface and found that they were completely incompatible.
The computer mall is closed this late. Maybe I should go to Rhine Lab and ask Kristen during the day. If she can't make an adapter, I'll think of another way.
That night, Shi Lei booked two rooms at the most luxurious Star Hotel in Trimon. Needless to say, he shared one room with Mudrock, Broca the other.
Shi Lei's body had not fully recovered to its peak condition and he estimated that he would need a few more days to recuperate. He and Mudrock took a bath together in the bathtub for a while before preparing to go back to bed.
But this physical contact actually aroused her sexual desire.
Considering that Mudrock is currently pregnant, Shi Lei declined any overly intimate actions. Like most married middle-aged men, he said he wasn't in the mood that day.
Seeing that his demands were unsuccessful, Mudrock lay on his lover like a sloth and soon fell asleep.
The next morning at nine o'clock, Shi Lei, after having breakfast, brought the two of them to the top floor of the Rhine Lab Headquarters.
Kristen had installed surveillance cameras on the rooftop and immediately came out to greet them upon their arrival.
After entering the lab, Shi Lei looked around and began comparing the computer interfaces to see if they were compatible. Kristen, puzzled, asked him:
"Mister Zhongli, what are you looking at?"
Shi Lei took out the Storage Unit and showed it to her:
"Do you have Computer Terminal that's compatible with this interface? I'd like to look up some information on it."
Kristen glanced at it and knew it was something extraordinary; her heart pounded.
"This isn't a commonly used interface, but I can make a relay. If you need it urgently, I can make it now, but you'll have to wait a little while."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble."
Kristen had already learned from Trevor Friston, the "preserver" of the Pre-Civilization, that Shi Lei came from a civilization in another star system. She was curious about the contents of the Storage Unit and tentatively asked:
"Mister Zhongli, what's inside you?"
Kristen thought Shi Lei would hide it, but to her surprise, he told her directly:
"Telling you is fine; this contains technology far exceeding Terra's current level. I want to select some energy-related technologies, or those beneficial to people's livelihoods, and share them with other countries for free."
Share?
Free?
Kristen was astonished and found it unbelievable.
As a scientist, she was well aware of what it meant for the various nations of Terra to acquire this Alien Technology.
Old Energy are being phased out, and New Energy are rising. This will lead to groundbreaking innovations in Terra's technology. Productivity will also flourish, leading Terra's scientific community into a new dimension.
If the Melander Foundation in Columbia obtained this information, it certainly wouldn't share it. Even if it were forced to hand it over due to public opinion or other reasons, it would charge exorbitant patent fees, thereby making a fortune.
Mister Zhongli actually shared it for free; such a great and selfless act left her speechless.
If Trevor Friston is not mistaken, the technological levels of their two civilizations should be very similar.
In other words, this Storage Device might contain crucial information for building a spaceship!
When Kristen realized this, she felt her breathing become rapid.
No scientist pursuing Istina can remain calm when they discover they are so close to world-changing knowledge.
In that instant, Kristen felt the door to Istina was within reach. All she had to do was reach out and push it open to glimpse the secrets behind it.
Shi Lei naturally noticed her unusual behavior and felt that such a reaction was normal, so he comforted her:
"Miss Kristen, don't be too impatient. Once I've completed the Cross-border Communication Project, I'll invite leaders from various countries to gather together. After sharing these technologies, you should be able to see it."
Seeing that the other party remained silent, Shi Lei quickly realized that what Kristen was most interested in was a starship capable of flying out of the Star Pod, so he changed the subject:
"I understand. You want to see the blueprints for building starships? To be honest, it's useless to see them now. Terra's production capacity can't keep up; we can't build them just by having the blueprints. Once various New Energy are gradually promoted and drive a surge in the production capacity of various countries, I feel the time is right, and I will naturally share this information."
Knowing her little scheme had been figured out, Kristen steered the conversation to other topics that interested her:
"Mister Zhongli, I don't understand. The technology you shared has a huge impact on Terra, so why not consider charging for it? Even if you're not short of money, you could use that wealth to help more people in need."
There's no need for that.
Shi Lei isn't some saintly figure with a heart for the world; he succinctly revealed the underlying logic behind the behavior:
"The vast majority of people in this world put in 100 yuan of labor and receive 20 yuan or even less in return. The rest of the money goes into the pockets of the Exploitative Class. There is an old saying in Yan: 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.' Simply subsidizing them will not change the status quo at all."
Only when the productivity of all countries increases significantly, allowing people to earn 20 yuan for every 50 yuan of labor they put in, will they have extra money to enrich their leisure activities and gradually improve their quality of life.
There are too many miserable people in this world; I can't save them all by myself. Even if the Exploitative Class is eradicated, a new Exploitative Class will be born the next day. It's better to change the social environment so that everyone can have a better life."
Kristen nodded in agreement and continued to ask:
"Mister Zhongli, aren't you afraid that other countries will unite against you after acquiring these technologies?"
This situation could indeed happen, after all, human greed is endless, but Shi Lei wasn't worried:
"As long as I possess more technology than any other country, they can only quietly develop their economies and have no right to directly challenge me."
I used to think that violence was the answer, but later I realized that violence is absolutely necessary. If any fool dares to challenge my bottom line, they won't blame me. No matter how many people come, I'll wipe them all out. Once they're scared, they won't dare to mess with me again."
Kristen's expression was complicated upon hearing this, and she didn't ask any further questions. She focused on her work and spent over an hour building a compatible repeater.
"Mister Zhongli, why don't you give it a try?"
Shi Lei accessed the computer via a relay and successfully opened the Electronic Storage Unit. By reviewing the files, he determined that it contained various technologies from Pre-Civilization.
After roughly determining which technologies to share, Shi Lei removed the Electronic Storage Unit:
"Miss Kristen, how much is this?"
"No need, no need, please take it."
Shi Lei accepted the repeater and said:
"I need to go back to Liyue to rest for a while. I'll come back in early September to pick up the delayed delivery. I've already arranged with the lich to send you to the neighboring planet. Prepare all the necessary equipment for gathering resources in advance."
After saying goodbye to Kristen, he left Trimon with Mudrock and Broca, heading east towards Liyue City.
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More than twenty hours later, Shi Lei carried the two back to Liyue. He first Broca to Guili City, and then returned to Liyue City with Mudrock.
The patrolling soldiers discovered the City Lord's return and immediately notified Texas and Xi in the Inner City.
Upon receiving the news, the two rushed to the spacious square to greet him. During the week that Shi Lei was away, they were so preoccupied with worry that they couldn't eat or sleep.
Ultimately, it's due to their own lack of strength; they easily become a liability when facing powerful enemies. Otherwise, Shi Lei would have taken the three of them with him when he went out, instead of Mudrock.
Texas knew he was doing this for her own good. But she didn't want to be a burden to her lover and hoped to do more for Shi Lei.
During the week Shi Lei was away, Texas secretly pondered her ultimate move in Liyue City. But this isn't like a game where you can just figure it out whenever you want, and she hasn't made any progress so far.
Seeing Shi Lei land, she and Xi went to greet him:
"Honey, you're finally back!"
He embraced two beautiful women on either side, puzzled by Texas's earlier words:
"Huh? What do you mean 'finally back'? Did something happen while I was gone?"
"No, I was just worried about you."
Hearing the slightly coquettish tone, Shi Lei grinned but didn't delve into it. He then instructed Mudrock, who was standing nearby:
"Go and rest first, and try not to move around too much. I'll come and call you when it's time to eat."
Upon hearing Texas, Texas immediately began to investigate:
"Come, let me see. Mudrock, are you hurt anywhere?"
Mudrock shyly refused to answer, instead turning his head to give his lover a look, hoping he would help him out of the awkward situation.