Genius Club.

Chapter 455: Copernicus' Question (Additional update for the leader of the Internet Laughing Stock!)

I don’t know how many members will attend this Genius Club gathering.

The Genius Club Charter clearly states that you are allowed to be absent or even not attend a party for many years, but being late is absolutely not acceptable.

If you want to come, come on time. If you don’t want to come, don’t come at all.

In Lin Xian's opinion, it would be a waste not to come. Even if he doesn't ask any questions, it's good to listen to other people's answers.

but in fact……

He discovered that not everyone thought the same way as he did.

Some people, such as the elderly Copernicus, were unable to continue attending meetings due to their physical condition.

He said last time that he was going to hibernate in a hibernation chamber.

However, Lin Xian felt that he would come to the party again this time.

One is to see if he is dead.

Second, his last question was rejected by Einstein and he wasted the opportunity to ask a question.

Why don't we make it up this time?

It is estimated that after asking this question this time, Copernicus will really go into hibernation, and will hibernate until the age when he can prolong his life and use technology and medical power to renew his life.

There are also some people, such as Newton and Leonardo da Vinci.

They joined the Genius Club in the last century, and had basically asked all the questions they wanted to ask long ago. Perhaps they had also planned out their future plans and were just waiting for the relevant technology to be launched... So, in this case, they didn't need to ask any questions.

It is very likely that even after the hibernation chamber technology matures, both of them will be absent from work for a long time.

"Never mind the others."

Lin Xian held the golden badge in his hand.

No matter whether other people ask questions or attend the meeting, he definitely has questions to ask.

Asking questions in the Genius Club is very skillful.

First, you can’t let others guess your thoughts and identity;
Secondly, you must not expose your abilities and plans;
Finally, you must also prevent others from intercepting your answer once they know the answer.

For example, the problem of [Astatine 339].

If Lin Xian asked directly, "How can we obtain astatine 339 in the current era?"

This question directly exposes two things:

1. I can predict the future and know about this substance that does not exist on earth.

2. This substance must be extremely precious and have unique uses.

Then.

If Einstein had given the answer, every genius here would know the method.

What will happen next?

100% of these geniuses will follow Einstein's method to intercept this extra-dimensional space-time matter in advance.

After all, Einstein was not whispering to himself; any answer was public.

If the answer to this question were really spread, not only would one's identity and ability be exposed, but one would also end up losing both the wife and the army, not being able to get astatine 339, and giving up this only chance.

This is where other geniuses excel.

The questions they ask make you feel confused and incomprehensible... and Einstein's answers are also confusing and incomprehensible.

But after all this back and forth, the genius who asked the question understood everything and was very satisfied.

For example, Galileo

For example, Gauss,

Each one is very savvy.

If Lin Xian hadn’t met Gawain in the eighth dream and learned about Astatine 339, he really wouldn’t have thought... Galileo’s question was hidden so deeply and so covertly.

In contrast.

Gauss's question seemed silly, and Einstein did not give a satisfactory answer.

but……

Is this really true?
Perhaps Gauss's purpose was to get a negative answer, a wrong answer.

It is very likely that Gauss is using the process of elimination.

He asked Einstein to give a negative answer every time, and the more negative answers he gave, the closer his speculated answer was to being correct.

"The genius club, every member is a genius."

Lin Xian couldn't help but sigh.

What kind of Oscars should be awarded? They should really be awarded in a genius club.

It's hard to tell truth from falsehood, and people are making false claims and making a feint to the east while attacking in the west.

This group of people have figured out the art of war and human nature.

[Listening to the questions they asked, they all looked like fools, like elementary school students in a class meeting; but every question had a hidden meaning...whoever didn't understand was the worst.]

"Anyway, I'm pretty good at it."

Lin Xian admitted that he really thought that this group of people were not worthy of their positions at the last gathering, and the questions they asked were neither nutritious nor well-structured. Now it seems... he was too green, he could only see the surface and could not see through the essence.

"The correct way to ask the question is to hide the information about Astatine 339 and lead the charge to the time-space shuttle."

Lin Xian clarified his idea.

Copernicus had already asked questions about the concept of time and space machine in the last gathering, and this time he will most likely ask questions related to the time and space machine as well.

As the last questioner, I can use the time-space shuttle as an excuse to ask about the feasibility of obtaining astatine 339 in advance. For example, I can ask like this:

"[Taking all possibilities into consideration, what is the earliest date when humans can use a time machine to travel through time and space?]"

This question is very clever.

Because Lin Xian had already learned clearly from Gao Wen that the time-space shuttle did not have any technical bottlenecks and could be easily manufactured; the only material that was stuck... was astatine 339.

and so.

Lin Xian’s question.

It seems to be asking about time machines and time travel, but in fact it is asking about Astatine 339 which no one knows.

No matter which date Einstein answered, it goes without saying that it was the earliest day that humans could obtain astatine 339.

In this way, when other geniuses heard Einstein's answer, they were probably confused. They didn't know what this day meant or why it was this day.

But Lin Xian knew it.

With this information, we can continue to investigate further or make indirect inquiries.

This is what is called a perfect question.

Let others be confused and yourself be enlightened.

"It's almost time."

Lin Xian looked at the clock in the VR virtual living room.

He picked up the golden badge with the logo of the Genius Club and stuck it on the NFC sensing area of ​​the VR glasses.

beep.

A soft sound.

The virtual living room in the VR field of vision disappeared, as if entering a time tunnel, dragging Lin Xian back into the huge, quaint and luxurious castle.

Under my feet is still the soft cashmere carpet.

At the end, there was still the tightly closed brown wooden door. Miss Da Vinci's familiar and clear voice came from inside:

"Rhine hasn't come yet? Didn't he escape the assassination?"

“What a pity…”

This stammering and weak voice is obviously Gauss:
"I clearly... reminded him... not to cause an electric shock..."

"It seems that things have not been very peaceful during this period, or perhaps some people have started to take action?"

It was Galileo who interrupted Gauss, with a deep, steady and serious voice:
"Turing is dead, as Einstein has already confirmed. Jaske is still active on TV, Twitter, and at various dinners, which is beyond my expectation...but why didn't he come to the meeting today?"

"Hehe...hehe..."

Copernicus laughed hoarsely:

"I'm telling you, don't throw all that dirty water on me. Isn't Jask alive and well?"

"Humph."

This was the voice of a young man, but in this club for middle-aged and elderly people, there seemed to be no other young people except Lin Xian.

Therefore, this cold snort must have come from Newton:

"Copernicus, your hypocrisy only makes people feel sick. This month, three more scientists died for various reasons, and the time of death was 00:42 in the morning local time... This must have been done by you or your group of dogs!"

"If you want to hinder the development of science and technology by doing this... I advise you to give up as soon as possible. This inferior method can't stop anything. Moreover, one of these three scientists is a mathematician. You seem to have a special liking for killing mathematicians. If you just want to stop the development of science and technology, it is precisely mathematicians who are the most unnecessary to kill."

"so……"

Newton's voice became sharp and penetrating:

"So, Copernicus..."

"You killed so many scientists, and you killed them after they published their results. You also ignored the progress of subsequent results and did not impose a technological blockade."

"It feels to me like you are trying to divert attention, hiding your true purpose in the forest—"

"[The only people you really want to kill are mathematicians. The other scientists are just a cover-up for you to deceive others.]"

Facing Newton's scolding.

Copernicus still gave a cold, dry laugh:
“Hehehe… cough cough cough… stop guessing, old buddy.”

"For so many years, you haven't guessed anything correctly. But I admire you very much. In the same number of years, I not only haven't figured out who you are, but I haven't guessed what your future plans are either... So compared to me, you are still better at hiding, old friend."

"Didn't you say you wanted to hibernate, Copernicus?"

Miss Da Vinci's voice came:

"You said last time that you were going to hibernate, why haven't you gone yet? To be honest, I feel like the atmosphere and vibe here would be better if you didn't come to the party."

"But I am still very concerned about Rhine's condition. It's impossible that Rhine died just ten minutes after the meeting that day, right?"

"Einstein, can you tell us what's going on with the Rhine?" Finally.

A voice that had never spoken but was extremely majestic sounded:
"Let him tell you himself."

Squeak——————

The old and heavy brown wooden double doors were pushed open from the outside.

A tall figure, wearing a funny Rhine cat mask, strode into the golden hall along the red cashmere carpet!
"Rhein..."

The thin Gauss propped himself up on the black wooden chair, seeming to want to stand up:

"You didn't... You didn't..."

"Miracle."

Next to him, the middle-aged man Galileo interrupted Gauss again:

"It's really not easy to escape a purposeful assassination in just over ten minutes."

"The most important thing is that I didn't see any follow-up in the news. It seems that Lai Rhine is quite skillful and handled this matter very cleanly."

"hehe."

Lin Xian chuckled.

Sit down on your own black wooden high-back chair and cross your legs:

"I just played a game with the kids."

Miss Da Vinci looked at the funny mask on Lin Xian's face and couldn't help laughing when she heard these words:
"Playing games...haha, is your character a toy?"

opposite.

Galileo took a deep breath:

"I'm really curious, but I didn't ask at the last party. Can you share with us your thoughts? Why did you choose such a ridiculous mask to attend the Genius Club party?"

"My curiosity about this matter has surpassed my curiosity about you. This question has been lingering in my mind for a month. Considering the dangerous situation around you, I am afraid that if I don't ask this time, you might die one day. I can't carry this regret... and doubt for the rest of my life, right?"

Lin Xian stretched out his hand.

Touch the mask on your face:
"It's not as complicated as you think. It's just because my daughter likes it."

Unconsciously, he began to take on the role of Big Face Cat:
"My daughter loved this cat from the beginning, and I bought her many Rhine cat toys. But then... my daughter died, along with my father, and I miss her very much."

He turned his head and looked at Copernicus with the Rhine Cat mask that Copernicus hated the most:
"It was early one morning. My daughter had a high fever. My father took her to the hospital, but they were hit and killed by a truck. The time they both died was... exactly 00:42."

Lin Xian chuckled and looked straight at Copernicus:
"What a coincidence! My father is also a famous mathematician."

Copernicus snorted coldly:
"Rhine, you are lying."

"I don't remember ever killing a mathematician like this, let alone killing a little girl along with him... This is absolutely impossible."

"I have respect and reverence for every scientist who passed away, so I will never kill their innocent children. Not only that...if their children become orphans, I will be responsible for placing them in a safe place and raising them."

"Rhine, I don't know who you are, and I don't think there is any grudge between you and me. If you want to avenge your deceased father and daughter... I want to say that you have found the wrong person. Such an innocent murder could not have been done by me, nor by my men."

……

Confronted with Copernicus’s explanation.

Lin Xian said nothing.

enough.

He had gotten the information he wanted.

Copernicus said that he would not kill innocent people or children, and Lin Xian roughly believed it because that was what he asked Ji Xinshui and the Seven Deadly Sins to do.

Copernicus said that he had never killed the mathematician and the little girl, so of course he hadn't... The big-faced cat father and the big-faced cat daughter both died 600 years after the first dream. In that future world without hibernation chambers, Copernicus would never live to see that time.

None of this is the point.

The point is...

Copernicus truly admitted that he had killed many scientists and mathematicians, and if there were children who became orphans as a result, he would be responsible for their care and raising them.

He remembers every mathematician he kills.

Well, if I mention this orphan here, I must say that this is a real thing.

【Ji Lin】.

The orphan who was settled down was most likely Ji Lin.

Ji Lin's parents, both mathematicians, were shot dead at 00:42. Now there is no doubt that it was Copernicus who did it.

I didn't expect that I would be able to give an explanation to Angelica so soon.

What’s even more refreshing is that now the target of hatred of Lin Xian, Angelica and Jask are all focused on Copernicus.

It seems that a triangular siege formation has been formed.

Just waiting for the right opportunity...

It’s about closing the net.

Copernicus's death!

Pop, pop, pop.

Sitting on the staircase, the man wearing the Einstein mask clapped his hands, signaling everyone to be quiet:
"Well, now that everyone is here, let's start this month's gathering."

He straightened up and looked around, seeing two vacant positions:
"Although two geniuses are absent, this will not affect our gathering. The gathering of the Genius Club will be held rain or shine from the moment the first member joins until the last member leaves."

"In any era, in any situation... I will be here waiting for you. Even if only one member comes to the party, it will be normal."

Subsequently.

He turned his head, and Einstein's mask faced Copernicus:

"No.2 Copernicus, you are the first one to ask questions. What questions are you going to ask this time?"

The words fell.

All the meeting members looked at Copernicus.

Everyone could guess what question he was going to ask.

The last time he attended a gathering, he did so after so many years, just to get information about the time machine.

Since I didn’t get the answer I wanted, I will definitely ask again this time.

only……

What was the point of Copernicus's inquiry?

Did he want to use alternative questions to indirectly identify the club member present who possessed the time-travel technology?

Or……

Want to try a different approach and ask again about clues about the time machine?

Lin Xian was also looking forward to it.

Copernicus was indeed very arrogant and straightforward in asking questions; he was not at all worried about exposing his identity or letting others know the answers.

This probably stems from his absolute confidence and absolute trump card.

Copernicus was obviously prepared.

Without any thought, he said:

"Einstein, my question this time is——"

"【After exhausting all possibilities, what is the earliest time when a time-travel machine can be successfully manufactured?】"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone pricked up their ears, wanting to hear the answer.

This is a serious question.

It is equivalent to directly pointing out the turning point of human civilization, human history, and human future!
If.

The appearance of the hibernation chamber was the first turning point in human civilization.

Then there is no doubt about it.

The emergence of the time machine is definitely the second and most crucial turning point!
Lin Xian narrowed his eyes even more.

What a coincidence...

this time.

What a coincidence.

The questions Copernicus asked were surprisingly consistent with the questions he prepared, almost exactly the same.

From this point of view, Copernicus' current focus and energy are indeed all concentrated on the time machine.

What about the others? The other geniuses?
Could it be that they are trying to get ahead of this, either overtly or covertly?

Copernicus' question directly brought the turbulent undercurrents to the surface, allowing everyone to focus on the vortex, actively or passively, to welcome the day when time travel becomes possible.

Lin Xian was even more looking forward to what answer Einstein would give.

He wished it was closer...

Because he got the help from Emperor Gawain, he should be the person closest to the time machine in this genius club.

At present, half of the drawings have been copied. Except for Astatine 339, all other parts and equipment can be copied by 2024.

The answer from Einstein is the earliest date when humans can obtain astatine 339!
can.

A free opportunity to ask questions.

Lin Xian looked at Einstein who was sitting high up, sincerely hoping that he could give a date closer, the closer the better.

Since Copernicus used the word "exhaust all possibilities" in his question, it means that... Copernicus was also betting on the arrival of this day.

But he probably doesn't know about Astatine 339, so I still have a chance to get there first.

at last……

in the expectation of the people.

Einstein pondered for a few seconds, then slowly raised his head and said softly:
"Unfortunately, even if we exhaust all possible options, the answer to this question will not change at all."

"Geniuses, please remember this date. The earliest time humans were able to successfully create a time-space shuttle is—"

"November 2234, 12!"

(End of this chapter)