Luo Li: Lady Ruan Mei, state your requirements

After leaving the Herta Space Station, Luo Li did not immediately begin attempting to "compile" her daughters' data.

As he told Kong Yan'er, he needed a more solid "foundation".

The data provided by Herta focuses on macroscopic "Existence Anchoring" and simulation technology, but to truly transform the two "possibility projections" between the virtual and the real into vibrant, independent, and stable life, it is necessary to touch upon a more fundamental realm—the creation and maintenance of life itself.

In this regard, there is a genius who may be even more authoritative than the Herta.

Luo Li's next target is another member of the Genius Society, an expert in the field of life sciences— Ruan Mei.

This time, he didn't make a big show of it like the space station.

Using the coordinates obtained from the Herta database and his skillful use of the [data] power, he directly "located" Ruan Mei's elegant workshop, hidden in a secluded corner of the starry sea.

The workshop is quiet yet full of life.

Various exotic plants stretch their branches and leaves under carefully controlled light, and the air is filled with a faint, elegant fragrance that blends the aroma of tea and flowers.

It was completely different from the atmosphere at the Herta, which was filled with machinery and data.

Ruan Mei was sitting at a white jade-like tea table, elegantly brewing a pot of new tea.

She wore an elegant, modified cheongsam, exuding a gentle and graceful aura, like a classical lady immersed in artistic creation rather than a top scientist capable of creating life.

When Luo Li and the others appeared quietly in the workshop as if painted on, she showed no surprise. She simply raised her eyelids and her eyes, which seemed to contain the flow of stars, calmly swept over everyone before finally landing on Luo Li.

"An uninvited guest has disturbed the aroma of the tea."

Her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable sense of detachment.

Kong Yan'er was about to say something, true to his "funny" nature, when Luo Li stopped him with a look.

Cerydra nodded slightly as a greeting, her gaze sweeping over the plants in the workshop that embodied a wondrous Life Rhythm, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes.

"Ms. Ruan Mei."

Luo Li stepped forward, getting straight to the point while maintaining a respectful tone.

"I apologize for bothering you, but I am seeking your wisdom."

Ruan Mei did not respond, but gently pushed a cup of freshly brewed tea to the other side of the table and made a "please" gesture. Her posture was elegant and impeccable, but it also carried an invisible barrier.

Luo Li neither sat down nor touched the cup of tea.

He knew that dealing with someone like Ruan Mei was a waste of time and effort.

"I would like to ask you to help me create... or rather, to completely 'solidify' two lives."

He stated his purpose directly.

Ruan Mei paused slightly in her hand holding the teapot, finally looking directly at Luo Li with a scrutinizing gaze. "Creating life? With your current power as the [Data] God, writing two programs with self-awareness is not difficult."

"It's not a program." Luo Li shook his head, his eyes serious and persistent. "They are my daughters. They originated from a special history, they are projections of 'possibility,' possessing real soul imprints, but failing to fully anchor themselves to reality."

I need to make them complete, independent, and real beings, unaffected by any underlying rules.

He briefly explained the special status of Shiyu and Shiyi, without concealing the background of the sandbox world, but emphasized their essence as "crystallizations of possibility" and his obsession as a father.

Ruan Mei listened quietly, pouring herself another cup of tea in the process; the rising steam slightly blurred her expression.

After Luo Li finished speaking, the workshop fell into a brief silence.

"A very interesting topic."

Ruan Mei finally spoke again, her voice still gentle, but with a hint of researcher's inquiry. "Life forms existing between 'reality' and 'illusion' attempt to use the power of 'data' to complete the foundation of 'existence'... The contradictions and unity within this are indeed worth pondering."

She put down her teacup and looked at Luo Li with clear eyes. "So, Mr. Luo Li, what kind of help do you hope I can provide? You should understand that I am not a philanthropist."

"I see."

Luo Li nodded.

"Ms. Ruan Mei, please state your needs. As long as it's within my capabilities and doesn't cross my bottom line."

Ruan Mei's slender fingers tapped lightly on the white jade tabletop, producing a crisp sound.

She paused for a moment, then slowly said, "I'm very interested in how your [data] Path is combined with the concept of 'life,' especially how data can be used to define and support the uniqueness and stability of a 'soul.'"

"My requirement is: a complete record of your process of using data power to try to build or stabilize a 'core of consciousness'."

It's not data from macroscopic simulations like those in the Herta, but rather the most microscopic, fundamental data stream records of how the 'spark of consciousness' is ignited and maintained.

This requirement is undeniably demanding.

This is almost equivalent to allowing Luo Li to reveal part of the secrets of her core powers.

Kong Yan'er raised an eyebrow, seemingly finding the deal quite interesting.

Cerydra frowned slightly, feeling that this touched upon something too fundamental, even more intrusive than the Herta's demands.

Castorice instinctively tightened her grip on Luo Li's hand, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

Luo Li remained silent for a moment.

He was weighing the options. The value of this data record was undoubtedly extremely high. But for his daughters...

"Can."

He ultimately made a decision. "But I need to set observation permissions."

You may only acquire specific data streams related to 'consciousness stability' and ' Existence Anchoring ', and you may not copy or use them for any research that could have a large-scale impact on the existing Order of life.

Ruan Mei's lips seemed to curve into a very faint smile, like the first melting of snow.

"A very reasonable restriction—I accept it."

She stood up and walked to a cultivation platform on the side of the workshop, where a strange seed, emitting a soft green light and pulsating slightly like a heart, floated.

"This is for you as a token of my sincerity in making this advance payment, and as a form of support for your initial investment in this project."

With a gentle touch, the green seed floated to Luo Li's side.

"This is the ' Life Source Seed,' which contains my understanding of the fundamental power of life."

It cannot directly create life, but it can provide a pure life force field as support when you try to 'solidify' those two children, increasing the probability and stability of success.

Luo Li took the warm, moist seed and could clearly feel the powerful yet gentle vitality within it.

This "prepaid" gift, though quite valuable, demonstrates Ruan Mei's emphasis on this collaborative project.

"Thank you," Luo Li said solemnly.

"No need to thank me, this is just the prelude to Equivalent Exchange." Ruan Mei sat back down at the tea table, picked up her teacup, and her intention to see her off was self-evident.

"When you're ready for your first substantial attempt at 'consciousness stabilization,' you can come here. It's my workshop; the environment is fairly quiet."

The data channel opened silently once again.

Leaving Ruan Mei's workshop and returning to the vast sea of stars, Luo Li looked at the "Life Source Seed" in her hand and felt the two precious "keys" from the Herta and Ruan Mei in her sea of consciousness. Her plans for the future became clearer.

"It seems our 'parenting' team has gained another remarkable member."

Kong Yan'er said with a grin, "What's next? The materials and technology are almost ready, shouldn't we find a good location and get started?"

Luo Li shook her head, her gaze fixed on the depths of the starry sea, where countless threads of fate seemed to be intertwined.

"Just one last step."

"To ensure their existence is completely secure, we also need a 'world' that is 'safe' and 'stable' enough to serve as the 'cradle' for their arrival."

He thought of a place, a world with which he had a deep connection, and which had now been reborn under the influence of his power.

It's time to go "home".