Starship Butler Luo Lin

"The Dawn is equipped with two XF-L6 warp engines, with a maximum speed of 1.2 times light speed. The estimated voyage time is 18 months."

"So for those 18 months, aside from eating, we just lie here the whole time?"

"According to voyage regulations, all personnel may move freely during the first month after departure. You can experience the ship's various facilities or enjoy the cosmic scenery through the observation windows."

"But please be sure to enter your designated cryo pods within 30 natural days. The system will automatically awaken everyone one week before arrival in the Carro Galaxy, at which point a seven-day adaptation training period will be arranged, including physical recovery, tactical shaping, and mecha operation."

"I see." Lu Feng nodded thoughtfully. "Entering a cryo pod—a year and a half really would feel like it passes in the blink of an eye. It's just a pity that sleeping so long will inevitably delay my cultivation progress."

He turned and asked, "Luo Lin, how many times has the Dawn carried out expedition missions?"

"Since the Dawn was completed, this is the 36th expedition mission, with each mission averaging three to five years."

"The 36th? Then this starship must have been built over a hundred years ago?"

"Yes, the Dawn was completed in 2917, with a history of 153 years to date. However, for human martial experts, this is not considered a long time."

"What do you mean?"

"The lifespan of a human Martial Arts Grandmaster generally reaches around three hundred years, so a hundred and fifty years is not too long for them."

"You know about human martial realms too?" Lu Feng suddenly grew interested.

"I only know some basic information."

"Then do you know what realm comes above Grandmaster?"

"Above Grandmaster is the Great Grandmaster, whose lifespan limit exceeds five hundred years."

"And above Great Grandmaster?"

"Above Great Grandmaster is the Venerable Realm."

"Venerable? How strong is that realm? How many years can they live?"

"Apologies, my database contains no relevant records. I cannot answer that for you."

"You don't know?" It seemed Luo Lin's knowledge of martial arts was indeed limited.

"Then do you know the specific difference between a Martial Arts Grandmaster and a Great Grandmaster?"

"Apologies, my database contains no relevant information."

"I heard that Martial Arts Grandmasters can move in a vacuum. Did you know that?"

"Is that so?" Luo Lin let out a mechanically tinged tone of surprise. "This is the first I've heard of it. I don't know much about the specific abilities of Martial Arts Grandmasters."

Lu Feng rolled his eyes.

This Artificial Intelligence knew even less about martial arts than he did.

"Then do you know about the Carro Star System we're heading to?"

"Of course! The Carro Star System is a typical star system. From Planet Caro 1 to Planet Caro 9, there are nine planets orbiting the star Carro."

"And this time, we're conquering Planet Caro 9. It's a typical rocky planet. However, its surface atmospheric density is extremely high, making it unsuitable for human habitation, yet it nurtures countless Huge Exotic Beasts. The planet's interior is also rich in Star Source Ore."

Luo Lin's final words reminded Lu Feng once again of that miraculous ore, the Star Source Stone.

He couldn't help asking, "Why is the energy contained in Star Source Stones so powerful?"

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"Star Source Stones are a mineral unique to rocky planets. They are the essence formed over billions of years as the planet continuously absorbs and condenses Cosmic Energy. The energy contained in every 100 grams of Star Source Stone is roughly equivalent to the full-force strike of a Fourth Realm Warrior."

"But isn't energy in the universe everywhere?"

"It is indeed everywhere, but the natural energy in a vacuum or on a planet's surface is very thin. You can understand it this way: the energy scattered per square meter on the surface of Tianlan Star is roughly equal to the strength of a mosquito. Yet the energy condensed in a fingernail-sized Star Source Stone is almost equal to the total energy of the entire Tianlan Star."

Hearing this analogy, Lu Feng's eyes widened. "The gap is that big?"

"Yes. This is also a major reason why humanity continues to expand and launch expeditions. Star Source Stones can not only be used by warriors for cultivation, but the advancement of humanity's entire technological civilization also depends on these energy-rich cosmic ores."

After chatting with Luo Lin for a long time, Lu Feng found that although this Artificial Intelligence had limited information on high-level warriors, she was nearly omniscient in other areas.

From the First Era of humanity's origin on the Mother Star to the Third Era of martial arts' rise, she could answer every question.

Gradually, Lu Feng developed the habit of "asking Luo Lin whenever he had a question."

The next morning, after spending his first night in the Living Quarters, without waiting for Luo Lin to remind him about meals, Lu Feng was the first to step out of his room.

In a month, everyone would have to enter the cryo pods and sleep. He didn't want to waste a single second and planned to seize the time for cultivation.

As he pushed open the cabin door, he happened to see the door of Room 1367 diagonally across slide open.

Gao Zhan poked his head out, glanced around, and holding his jacket, was quietly trying to sneak back to his own room.

Their eyes met instantly.

"Captain Gao? You... why are you coming out of Sister Fang's room?"

Lu Feng recognized it as Fang Qing's room.

Fang Qing was the tall female team member of the Chasing Wind Squad.

She was not only the only female warrior in the team, with striking features, but also a powerful Innate Realm early-stage expert.

"I, I was discussing martial arts cultivation issues with Fang Qing."

Gao Zhan shot back a quick reply, then swiftly slipped into his own room.

Just then, the hatch of another cabin nearby slid open. A young member of the Chasing Wind Squad caught sight of their captain's flustered state and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Once Gao Zhan had shut his door, he explained to Lu Feng, "You don't know yet? Fang Qing is our captain's girlfriend."

"Huh? They're a couple?" Lu Feng's jaw dropped in surprise.

"What? Do you think the captain isn't good enough for Fang Qing, or that Fang Qing isn't good enough for the captain?"

"No... I'm just curious—why do they have to cram into a room to discuss cultivation? Isn't it too cramped?"

"You Kid's still young, you wouldn't get it. That's what they call 'Dual Cultivation.'"

"Dual Cultivation? What's Dual Cultivation?"

"Shoo, shoo, kids shouldn't ask so many questions."

He waved his hand and said no more.

"Dual Cultivation... what kind of cultivation method is that, really?" Lu Feng clicked his tongue, but didn't press further. He left the Living Quarters on his own and headed toward the Observation Deck at the top of the starship.

Luo Lin had once told him that spot offered the best view on the entire vessel. Not only could he gaze up at the brilliant star river, but he could also sit in quiet meditation and cultivate.

As a Three Realm Martial Artist, he could already sense the omnipresent energy in the universe, absorb and transform it, and condense it into his own True Qi.

Though the energy in the void was thin, it was still better than stagnating.