The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Fortunately, Lin Gang realized that he had been strictly adhering to official procedures from beginning to end. Although he had not helped Xue Xiling, he had also not offended her.

At the same time, Lin Gang silently mourned for Ye Liqing's family.

If at the beginning he was thinking of "do or die" and went back to Lanxin University to report Ye Liqing's family, now he knows it's unnecessary.

Ye Liqing's family was destined to be purged.

“Xue Xiling… If I remember correctly, the current president of Lanxin University is also surnamed Xue. Could it be…” Gu Ran raised an eyebrow slightly, quite surprised.

Judging from Xiao Chaofeng's attitude towards her, it's pretty much a done deal.

Given Lanxin University's special status in Canglong City, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call the university's president's daughter a princess. However, Xue Xiling is so "naive" that she is bullied by her senior classmates and subjected to workplace bullying.

For a moment, Gu Ran didn't know what to say, and could only say... Xue Xiling is indeed a rather unique "second-generation" person.

The vehicles powered by Starstone Technology were extremely fast, and soon they came into view the slums on the outskirts of Canglong City.

To Gu Ran's surprise, Xiao Chaofeng knew many people in the slums. As he drove towards the inner city, people from the slums greeted him along the way.

“Martial arts cultivation is different from that of superhumans. In addition to talent, it also requires great comprehension. When I was practicing martial arts Qi Condensation, in order to comprehend my own martial arts and advance to the Golden Core stage, I stayed in the slums for several years and made many friends. Even though I am now a martial arts grandmaster, I still go back to the slums from time to time to stay for a while and teach the children.”

Xiao Chaofeng said with some emotion, "During the years I've lived in the slums, I've always wondered why there are slums in the first place, who set them up, and if there's any way to eliminate them and let the people in the slums live the same life as the people in the inner city."

"After thinking about it for a long time, I still can't find the answer. When I was young, I also traveled to other major cities. Compared to other major cities, Azure Dragon City can actually be said to be the major city in the Human Alliance that treats the slums the best. In some major cities, the people in the slums are even worse off than slaves. At least slaves are private property, and their masters will cherish them, and others cannot easily harm them. But in those major cities, the people in the slums can be killed at will, and no one cares except their relatives and friends."

"To the big shots in the inner city, the people in the slums are like leeks. Even if they are cut down again and again, those lowly lives always manage to grow back tenaciously. Only in Canglong City is it a little better. Although the people in the slums do not live as well as those in the inner city and also face the danger of beast tides, as long as one of their immediate family members has a high talent in martial arts, they can change their original fate."

Hearing Xiao Chaofeng's words, the three of them were all somewhat lost in thought. They hadn't expected that this powerful figure, who had already reached the pinnacle of all humanity, would have thought about such a thing.

Xue Xiling asked with some curiosity, "Uncle Xiao, why don't you help those people move to the inner city? With your status, this should be a small matter."

"Hehe, this is indeed a small matter for me, but why would I do it?" Xiao Chaofeng asked with a smile.

Xue Xiling was a little stunned: "But they all seemed very friendly to you. You're friends, right? Isn't it natural for friends to help each other?"

Xiao Chaofeng smiled without saying a word, remained silent for a moment, and finally asked Gu Ran, "Brother Leng Ran, what do you think?"

Gu Ran glanced at Xiao Chaofeng and said, "Even if we can help these people, what about the others in the slums? There are at least fifty or sixty million people in the slums of Canglong City. The entire slum is like a huge ring surrounding the inner city. The stability of the inner city requires the outer slums to act as a buffer to block the impact of the beast tide."

"This situation means that not everyone in the slums can be transformed into people in the inner city. There is always a difference between the inside and the outside. Captain Xiao is considering the current situation of the entire slum, so he will naturally not be satisfied with only changing the fate of a few people. Moreover, moving these people who do not have relatives with martial arts geniuses to the inner city... may not necessarily be a good thing for them themselves."

Xue Xiling asked, puzzled, "How could that be? The inner city is like paradise for people in the slums, how could it not be a good thing? I can understand Uncle Xiao's lofty ideals and ambitions, but isn't helping one's friends and family a perfectly normal thing? Senior Sister has never done so little..."

"I really don't know what you learned from that senior of yours." Gu Ran sighed. "Canglong City has its own rules, and the reason for establishing those rules is probably because they are the most suitable rules at present. If we rashly move some families without martial arts genius relatives to the inner city, although it seems like a good thing, these families will find it difficult to establish themselves in the inner city."

"The reason why the inner city has much better living conditions than the slums is because the competition here is also greater. Helping families move to the inner city through back channels would not only break the rules of Canglong City, but could also lead to the abuse of power and the emergence of more people with connections like this. At that time, it would be a major blow to the current rules of Canglong City."

"Those who are connected by connections will definitely be looked down upon by those around them, and may even be targeted for things that no one wants to see."

Xue Xiling was stunned for a moment; she hadn't thought of these aspects at all.

Gu Ran continued, "If Chief Xiao continues to use his influence to help those families gain a foothold in the inner city and protect them from being targeted by others, that is indeed possible. However, in this way, Chief Xiao's influence will be easily exploited. Those who have been helped by Chief Xiao may even use his name to seek certain privileges that they should not have."

"This must be why Chief Xiao didn't help those people move to the inner city. Friends are just friends. You can help them in ways you can, like staying over from time to time to teach their children, but you can't break any rules for them. Otherwise, it might make things worse."

Xiao Chaofeng observed Gu Ran through the rearview mirror, a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Brother Leng Ran, you truly have a keen eye! With your vision and wisdom, being a bounty hunter is a waste of your talent. May I ask what you did before becoming a bounty hunter?"

Gu Ran: "Before becoming a bounty hunter... I was just an ordinary person from the slums."

After saying that, Gu Ran turned to look at the slums outside the car, seemingly unwilling to say anything more.

When crossing the Dragon Blood River, the car did not stop for inspection by the guards at all, and drove straight onto the bridge.

"I, Xiao Chaofeng, am crossing the river."

Xiao Chaofeng waved to the guards.

The guards were somewhat helpless, but this style was indeed Xiao Chaofeng's style, and they were quite familiar with this big shot.

Because Gu Ran was looking out of the car, he could see the Dragon Blood River and observe it.

The river water has indeed become clearer and more transparent, and birds are flying over the river.

It does look like it has become an ordinary river, and I guess there will never be another life-or-death challenge like yesterday where you swim across the river.

What exactly happened last night?

What is the source of that voice that says I am the "destined one," and where does it come from?

While deep in thought, Gu Ran couldn't help but feel the triangular crystal cone in his pocket, but for some reason, it had stopped moving.

Gu Ran glanced at Xue Xiling. What did this have to do with her?

Soon they entered the inner city. It was the first time Gu Ran had actually seen the inner city of Canglong City, so he couldn't help but observe it for a while.

The inner city of Azure Dragon City is indeed very different from that of Saint Yor City.

The biggest difference is the feeling of being busy.

Urban development in Saint-José seems to have stalled, with no signs of further progress.

While the inner city of Canglong City is bustling and lively, there are also many busy construction sites.

These construction sites are constantly transforming Canglong City, allowing it to continuously develop and move forward.

Moreover, these construction sites utilize a lot of Star Stone technology, and the various ingenious uses of Star Stone technology broadened Gu Ran's horizons.

......

"Alright, we've arrived. Lin Gang, you can go and report to the school security team yourself."

After sending Lin Gang away, Xiao Chaofeng turned to Gu Ran and said, "Brother Leng Ran, I'll trouble you to wait here for a while. Lanxin University has a lot of rules, but you will definitely be well compensated. I will take this girl to see her father first, and then tell that old stubborn man about your matter."

"No need, you can all come together." Suddenly, a loudspeaker behind Gu Ran and the others spoke, the voice gentle and refined.

Xiao Chaofeng was taken aback.

This was clearly a situation he hadn't anticipated.

He glanced at Gu Ran and said with a smile, "It seems that old stubborn man has something to say to you alone, and he already knows a bit about you, otherwise he wouldn't be planning to meet with you alone."

?

The president of Lanxin University wants to see me privately?

Gu Ran's heart tightened immediately. Could it be because the matter of the Dragon Blood River had been exposed?

Why did you contact me so quickly?

126. The concept of a mobile city—would you be willing to join Lanxin University? (4k)

In an instant, various thoughts raced through Gu Ran's mind, but his expression remained unchanged.

At the same time, he felt a little strange.

Does the president of Lanxin University really know him? And does he really want to say something to him privately?

Is it about the Dragon Blood River?

Could it be that some strange superpower allows them to quickly recall the truth of last night?

However, it seems that the president of Lanxin University does not have any ill intentions towards him for the time being, otherwise he would not have been so polite in inviting him over.

“Okay, I can’t refuse the invitation from the president of Lanxin University. Besides, I’d really like to meet the president of Lanxin University.” Gu Ran smiled, seemingly very happy about the invitation from Lanxin University.

Xue Xiling said with some surprise, "It seems that Dad values ​​you a lot. This is the first time in all these years that I have seen him invite a stranger to meet him. Usually, he is busy with his research and does not want to meet ordinary people at all."

Gu Ran glanced at her, thinking: Could it be that Principal Xue misunderstood my relationship with his daughter? So she wants to test me, the pig who stole his daughter's cabbage?

However, Gu Ran himself knew that the possibility was actually very small. Just as they stepped into Lanxin University, Principal Xue's voice rang in their ears through the loudspeaker. The timely sound indicated that he knew their whereabouts.

It's unlikely that he could have noticed his own daughter's relationship status so quickly. Besides, he and Xue Xiling didn't actually have any romantic feelings for each other. He didn't have any interest in her, and Xue Xiling probably felt the same way.

So this is naturally not a scenario like "the father-in-law making things difficult for the pig that's stealing his own cabbage," but rather for other reasons.

This is what truly aroused Gu Ran's various thoughts—his secrets could not withstand close scrutiny.

The integration of XingShi Technology into the campus of Lanxin University is quite impressive; XingShi Technology's achievements can be seen everywhere.

For example, Gu Ran and his group took an autonomous vehicle to the principal's office. Because it has artificial intelligence, it does not require human drivers at all. Moreover, due to the high efficiency of Star Stone, only a thumb-sized "energy tank" is needed to keep the autonomous vehicle running for several months.

"I have to say, Lanxin University's research on Starstone Technology is truly unparalleled in the Human Alliance," Gu Ran said with some surprise after getting into the self-driving car.

He had only seen Lanxin University's research on this tool in various books before, but there were no finished products on the market. So he guessed that it was probably still in the laboratory. He didn't expect that Lanxin University had already used it themselves.

Xue Xiling said with some pride, "That's because our Lanxin University has always believed that Star Stone Technology is the decisive factor in solving the current difficulties faced by mankind, allowing mankind to develop further, and breaking through to the next era. As long as Star Stone Technology makes more groundbreaking developments, the problem of the beast tide will no longer be a problem at all. For example, with firearms now, with a little training, even an ordinary person can kill a beast."

If Starstone Technology develops more advanced weapons, then perhaps everyone will be able to become a warrior capable of taking on a hundred men. Even without superpowers or martial arts talent, as long as they can pick up a weapon, they can defend against the beast tides on their own. At that time, ordinary people will no longer be limited to the main city area, and the scope of human activity will be greatly expanded.

"It's not just about beast tides. If Star Stone Technology advances further, we could even create mobile cities. This would allow us to venture into disaster-prone areas. As long as our ability to predict disasters is up to par, we can move cities before they arrive. At that point, humanity could truly say that it has conquered this continent!"

When talking about Xing Shi Technology, Xue Xiling became very excited, a stark contrast to her previous sullen demeanor.

"Mobile cities? Has Lanxin University's research reached this level?" Gu Ran was somewhat surprised.

Not all areas of this continent are suitable for human activity. Most areas are subject to various natural disasters such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, and meteorites from time to time. The few "safe areas" without natural disasters are subject to beast tides from time to time. However, compared to natural disasters that destroy cities and land, humans ultimately chose to face beast tides.

It took an immense amount of financial and material resources to gradually build nineteen main cities to protect humanity and defend against the beast tides.

If humans possess mobile cities capable of evading natural disasters, then those disaster-prone areas could also be migrated to, and the entire continent would be free of factors preventing humans from expanding their activities.

“However, the types and quantities of technologies involved in a mobile city must be enormous. I don’t mean to look down on Lanxin University, but it’s unlikely that a single university, even the top university in the Human Alliance, could build a mobile city on its own. It involves not only technology, but also massive amounts of material and human resources.” Gu Ran’s tone revealed a slight hint of doubt.

Mobile cities are indeed a great idea, and he was once obsessed with them, but they are too difficult to realize. To this day, humanity has not successfully created a mobile city.