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Chapter 134 Bosom friend
“Cocoon?” Caesar had questions about the few terms she had just used.

Muirner nodded to him.

"This is also a very rare phenomenon. Like insects that pupate, some flowers also undergo a pupation process before blooming. However, because it only occurs in a few types and the probability is extremely low, almost no one knows about it, and there are very few records."

Even some highly knowledgeable scholars have expressed skepticism about the "flower cocoon" theory.

She sat back down on the sofa, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

"However, in the end, they are just too young. If they lived a few more years and saw more of the world, there would be nothing they couldn't believe."

To be honest, he didn't believe it until he actually saw it. He had seen all sorts of rare and wonderful things in the world, but he had never heard of flowers actually forming cocoons.

He was rather curious about Muirna's real age. Judging from that photo, she had already led the ecological institute in reclaiming wasteland and planting trees more than a hundred years ago, so her real age might be over two hundred years old, or even higher.

Muirner picked up the book he had brought with him, and it was then that Caesar realized it was not a publication, but a handwritten manuscript.

The cover of the manuscript was yellowed and peeling. When Muirner turned the pages, the rustling sound made Caesar worry that the old paper might suddenly crumble.

"Oh, found it,"

Muirner turned to one of the pages, flipped the manuscript over, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it in front of Caesar.

Caesar saw that the handwriting on the yellowed pages was neat and elegant, with hand-drawn plant illustrations. Muirner was also a skilled painter, and his plant illustrations were lifelike.

The text describes in detail the process of a flower called "Bird's Mustard Seed" forming a cocoon. Like this snowdrop flower, the cocoon is shaped like a round egg.
The illustrations that follow also depict the process of breaking out of the cocoon and blossoming in detail, ultimately revealing an extremely stunning and large flower bud. The manuscript even required an entire page to contain this beauty.

“Every flower has a different appearance after emerging from its cocoon. To be honest, I’ve never seen what a snow jasmine looks like after emerging from its cocoon. We can all look forward to it now,” Muirna said with a smile.

"Then, Professor, would you like to use this flower for research?" Caesar asked.

After all, she said before that this is a very rare and precious phenomenon, and it is also very important research material for the Institute of Ecology, right?
But Muirner shook his head and said, "No need. Every time a flower cocoon blooms, it's unique. Out of millions of flowers, only one might be able to produce a cocoon. With such a low probability, how could I take away this luck that belongs to you?"

She smiled at Caesar again: "Besides, the fact that you let me witness its metamorphosis is already a very important study for me."

The flower cocoon will take a little longer to bloom. Caesar glanced at the wall clock. It was still early, and it wasn't even Yumilia's closing time yet. They could wait.

To be honest, he is also curious about this flower cocoon and wants to see what it will look like after it blooms.

Muirner poured himself another glass of orange juice, then gestured to Caesar with the pitcher.

“I have more,” Caesar said, raising his cup in a gesture of respect.

Muirner put the kettle down.

Judging from her expression, it seemed she was about to start that pointless conversation again, so Caesar asked first before she could:
"Professor, do you also like science fiction?"

"Hmm?" Muirner tilted his head and then saw the book "The Eyes of the Moon" next to Caesar.

Her eyes lit up immediately: "Have you read this book too?"

“I’ve read some of it, and I really like the imagination in this book. It’s probably the only novel where the protagonist travels to the stars,” Caesar said.

“Yes,” Muirner clapped his hands in agreement.

"While I think other science fiction novels, such as Van Richter's Journey to the Center of the Earth, are also very well written, the stars and the universe should be the most important themes in science fiction!"

“I think so too,” Caesar said. “However, what I like about science fiction is that the authors can imagine things that have never existed before, and Journey to the Center of the Earth is excellent at that.” “Then I recommend that you read Raihari’s To the Future. I think his vision of the future world will definitely suit your taste,” Muirner said.

“I’ve already finished watching it, and I’ve also watched the second one,” Caesar said.

"Oh? So, what do you think of the second book, Xiao Sa?" Muirna asked meaningfully.

"It's such a terrible ending, better not to write it at all."

"Haha! I think so too!"

Muirner and he hit it off immediately and both burst into laughter.

After laughing for a while, Caesar said:

"Actually, I think 'To the Future' is too conservative, especially the part about high technology in the future world. It's actually just an enhanced version of existing technology. For example, their cars already have the ability to fly, but the way they drive themselves is just by adding a robotic arm to the vehicle. Can that really be considered high technology?"

"Oh? So, Xiao Sa, what do you think autonomous driving should look like?" Muirna asked curiously.

"I think," Caesar began, but then choked up. He certainly couldn't explain AI and artificial intelligence to Muirna right now; even if she was smart, it wouldn't be so easy for her to understand.

“I think autonomous driving should be like a vehicle having its own consciousness; if possible, you could even communicate with it without any barriers,” Caesar said.

“Oh, oh.” Muirner nodded thoughtfully. “Like a car turning into a controllable, self-aware spirit?”

"Pretty much? But I think it would be very difficult to achieve with magic."

Caesar wasn't sure if this was accurate, but the idea of ​​pairing a car with a spirit was certainly far-fetched and almost impossible to realize.

Even if it could be achieved, mass production wouldn't be possible.

Therefore, in this era, if we want to maintain a higher level of development, taking the scientific route is the only way forward.

“In that case, I do have an idea, and it’s one I don’t usually tell just anyone,” Muirner said mysteriously.

"What is it?" Caesar asked curiously.

“A space house!” Muirner said. “Now that we know the universe outside Eli is a zero-gravity environment, why can’t we launch a house big enough into space and let it float in space? Moreover, current technology can support the synthesis of artificial oxygen. As long as we have enough food and water, we can live in space!”

Her eyes were shining when she said this, clearly indicating that she had been holding onto this idea for a long time.

"Well," Caesar chuckled, "I think that Professor, your idea will definitely come true in the future."

"Really? Why do you think that, Xiao Sa?" Muirna asked in surprise.

"I think we will definitely go to space in the future, and we will definitely need a suitable living space in space. Professor, the idea you proposed will definitely become one of the research goals."

“You…” Muirner blinked and looked at him, “Why do you think we’ll go to space?”

“Because,” Caesar paused, then said:

"The starry sky is the only way out for civilization."

(End of this chapter)