Psychics don't die from gunfire

Chapter 917 Next Plan

"uh-huh."

Song Shi accepted the offer calmly, smiling as he said, "In my experience, no matter how perfect the plan is, once it's actually implemented, the problems that arise along the way can be so numerous that it's terrifying."

"I suspect that the problems you're facing aren't just about flying too slowly."

“In principle, you’re not wrong.” Blair paused for a moment. “We do have some problems.”

"For example, regarding the replenishment of raw materials, the initial plan was to replenish the necessary minerals, fuels, chemicals, and other resources during the voyage by capturing meteorites and collecting asteroids. However, based on the current information, this approach is not feasible. There are no materials available for collection."

In the past, during the Age of Exploration, an old, single-masted sailing ship and a dozen or so mixed sailors could embark on an adventure while drunk. But the Tianren Deep Space Exploration Fleet, backed by a giant corporation, has far more resources at its disposal than the former could imagine.

Before leaving the lunar exploration base, each fleet was fully loaded with various spare parts, base materials, raw materials and other resources. They also specially built an internal ecological cycle system to ensure that the most basic water and food could be self-sufficient. If it really came to an emergency, everyone could also replace their bodies with prosthetics and undergo modification surgery, becoming "vegetative people" who could meet most of their physiological needs by sunbathing.

No matter how thorough the preparations, or how much the delays, it is still essentially a journey that will not be profitable.

If this continues, the deep space exploration fleet will eventually run out of steam and shut down.

“Genetic diversity also needs to be considered.” As the captain of the ship and the person in charge of the entire crew, Blair was very familiar with these matters: “The exploration fleet is a partially enclosed space, and the genetic diversity of newborns is greatly limited. At the same time, after several generations of reproduction, the probability of genetic defects will increase significantly.”

"Although we carry a large number of high-quality germ cells to buffer the dilution problem, the stock will eventually run out."

Song Shi nodded.

He hadn't really thought of that, but then he remembered that children born to close relatives did seem to have a higher probability of being deformed.

As for treatment
The deep space exploration fleet has a comprehensive medical support system, capable of handling even intractable diseases like genetic defects. However, this comes at a huge cost and must be used wisely, rather than being endlessly wasted on a group of deformed newborns.

"You've even thought about having children in the future," Song Shi remarked with rare emotion. "You guys are really prepared to spend your whole lives on the fleet."

"It's my duty," Blair said calmly.

He didn't mention one thing: the fleet's personnel had been entering the hibernation pods in batches, and he was one of the few people on the entire ship who was still conscious.

He brought up the old topic again: "The best solution would definitely be to combine the 'universal printer' and the 'vacuum zero-point energy engine,' so that we don't have to worry about energy consumption and can slowly iterate and modify the fleet."

This was also the long-cherished wish of the [Central Hub], which desperately wanted to snatch it from [Southern Heavy Industry] and [Fubo Energy]. However, this wish was never fulfilled until all three were gone.

"Has Ye Nan finished developing the 'Vacuum Zero-Point Energy Engine'?" Song Shi suddenly turned his head and asked.

Xu Yu had been observing quietly the whole time. When suddenly asked this question, he didn't even raise an eyebrow. He replied, "As far as I know, there isn't. We can't rule out the possibility that Ye Nan is intentionally hiding it."

When Fubo Energy decided to make a final gamble, the Groden family planted a "Vacuum Zero-Point Energy Engine" in the Earth's core, preparing to detonate Terra when all else failed.

Then it was noticed by Boyd Freeman, one of the Nine Pillars of Ye Nan and the fifth ring, who intervened in time to intercept it. In the end, a major earthquake replaced the planned planetary explosion.

Half of the Vacuum Zero Energy Engine's wreckage was also preserved by Boyd Freeman and sent to the [Protection Protocol], where the latter worked day and night to try to reverse engineer and restore it.

"I see, Blair."

Song Shi pondered: "The vacuum zero-point energy engine is still somewhat promising. As for the universal printer, I suggest you pray a little more each day and see if it will be dug out of the abyss one day, or if someone will build a new one from scratch."

“I look forward to that day.” Blairton paused, then decided to remind us, “But I must say, the importance of ‘space jump’ to us far surpasses that of other singularity technologies.” “Once the wormhole opens, we will be able to obtain resources from Terra, and everything I mentioned above will be minor issues.”

"I see." Song Shi understood. "Then perhaps one day I'll be able to sit on your fleet."

"Excellent, excellent!" he praised sincerely. "I'm all done here, so you can continue on your way as planned."

"Ah, although the future is uncertain and the hope is extremely slim to the naked eye," Song Shi smiled at the other person, "I still believe that one day I will be able to figure out the dark truth of the universe."

"I wish you success soon." Song Shi rubbed his neck. "I also have things waiting for me here, so how about we call it a day?"

Blair, however, continued to look at Song Shi. He remained silent for a moment before suddenly speaking.

"I don't think exploring the universe is more difficult than resolving the conflicts on Terra. I've never felt that way."

Song Shi was taken aback.

The next second, he chuckled, shrugged, and turned his back on Blair.

bang-

Song Shi bent down, took a drink from the vending machine, and turned around to see Xu Yudu leaning against the wall. He saw him again; the other man seemed to be everywhere.

So he bought another can and casually tossed it over.

"—What do you think is the reason we can't see the stars?"

Song Shi smacked his lips. It tasted like Crazy Clover, a little strange, but still within acceptable limits.

Xu Yu caught it steadily, but only held it in his hand without drinking it: "I don't know."

"Can you be a little more humorous?" Song Shi said, dissatisfied. "Hypothesize, guess, maybe, if all else fails, just guess."

“My vision has never been far-reaching, neither in the past nor now,” Xu Yu said slowly. “I’m more used to focusing on the present.”

Song Shi sighed deeply.

"Right now, the Grand Marshal you previously threatened to challenge again is still fiercely fighting 'Dao Yi' Fu Lan Tu. Why don't you consider going up and stopping him when he returns to Terra?"

Xu Yu slowly stroked the aluminum can, still not responding to Song Shi's rambling questions. After a few seconds, he said, "The New Order Federation is ready."

"Oh, I know that."

Song Shi tossed the empty beverage can vertically upwards, then flicked his finger as it fell, hitting the trash can precisely fifteen meters away with a "bang."

"The Dragon Vein of the Eastern Continent Republic".

"—It's time for the day to cut ties."

(End of this chapter)