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

Xue Xiling was also somewhat discouraged: "It is indeed quite difficult. So far, we have no clue how to develop it. There are too many difficulties to overcome. To operate a city and make it move by relying solely on star stones, the number of star stones required is too huge and the cost is very high. Even if the entire human alliance were to use all its resources, it would probably not be able to supply enough."

"The main directions we are considering now are how to utilize starstone energy more efficiently and how to develop alternative energy sources. However, the latest research has been very discouraging. Even if we maximize the utilization of starstone, moving a mobile city that can support tens of millions of people by 7,000 meters would be enough to bankrupt the governing centers of the major cities of the Human Alliance."

Seven thousand meters is a distance that cannot be avoided by most natural disasters, no wonder Xue Xiling sounded somewhat disheartened.

"Then there's no new energy source that can replace Star Stone?" Gu Ran asked, as he thought of the triangular crystal cone on his body.

The merfolk's legacy may have been operating for thousands of years, relying solely on absorbing energy from the sea—of course, the flesh and soul of the merfolk also seem to provide some nourishment, but it's unclear how or to what extent.

If we can thoroughly understand the technology hidden within the triangular crystal pyramid, could it allow humanity to take a step forward in our current research on mobile cities?

Xiao Chaofeng, who had been listening the whole time, sighed and said, "No, at least for now, Lanxin University has not discovered any energy source better than Star Stone, or even any energy source that is equal to Star Stone and can replace it."

"Actually, I really hope that technology can advance, so that humanity can obtain more resources and have more living space. In that case, wouldn't slums disappear and everyone be able to live like the people in the inner city?"

Does it promote productivity growth?

I never expected him to have such insight; his mind wasn't just about fighting and killing, but also that of an idealist.

Gu Ran looked at Xiao Chaofeng with new respect.

"We've arrived," Xiao Chaofeng said.

After their conversation, Gu Ran and his group have arrived at the core area of ​​Lanxin University, which is also where the president's office is located.

For some reason, Gu Ran felt a little nervous.

It wasn't out of fear, but because the person he was about to meet was someone he admired.

While browsing various books related to Starstone Technology in the St. John's University Library, the president of Lanxin University was a frequent figure, as the breadth and depth of his research were truly astonishing.

Even though Principal Xue humbly admits that he only "knows a little" about it, the academic community cannot underestimate his achievements and contributions.

Gu Ran actually admired this kind of highly intelligent scholar.

Because they drive the productive forces of society, leading humanity in a better direction and making people happier.

"Oh? They've arrived already? Open the door for them." A loudspeaker in front of the office blared again, but it didn't seem to be addressed to them.

The door was opened with a "snap".

"Welcome!" A somewhat unnatural, mechanical voice came from the doorway.

A robot that looked very much like an Android robot had two small lantern-like eyes and was completely black. It looked at Gu Ran and the others and politely extended its small mechanical hand as if it were a master.

"Oh, has that old stubborn guy finished making it? It still doesn't look very good. If the skin were made to look like a human's, it might look decent," Xiao Chaofeng said, stroking his chin.

"What is this? A robot? Is its name Android?" Gu Ran asked in surprise.

"A robot? It's still a long way from that level. Right now, it only has some fixed programs that allow it to do this. We haven't thought of a name yet, but 'Android' seems like a good name."

That refined voice came from the loudspeaker.

"Dad, I'm home!" Xue Xiling shouted happily, just like a college student who had just returned home for summer vacation.

“I already know everything. The invasion of the Abyss Demons is indeed no small matter. I have informed the school's council members that a small meeting will be held tonight to discuss the anomaly of the Dragonblood River.”

Along the way, Gu Ran had already observed that Lanxin University was filled with various small loudspeakers, which seemed to be an extension of the president of Lanxin University, ready to convey his voice at any time.

The president of Lanxin University seems to have complete control over the situation within the school, and he probably knew about it from the moment they stepped into the university.

However, Gu Ran was surprised to find that there was relatively little surveillance inside Lanxin University, with cameras only installed at a few important intersections.

How did he manage to gain control over the specific situation at Lanxin University?

Could it be that there are still some hidden surveillance cameras that haven't been exposed?

Even after Gu Ran immersed himself in the environment and did a little exploration, he did not find any hidden surveillance cameras.

This almost made Gu Ran feel that he was judging others by his own petty standards.

However, as Gu Ran was about to step into the principal's office, a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart. This strange feeling was very small and almost fleeting.

Gu Ran didn't show it on her face and continued walking inside with Xiao Chaofeng and Xue Xiling.

I had assumed that the office of the president of Lanxin University would be very luxurious, but to my surprise, it was very large, but very simple. There were no extravagant decorations, just a simple corridor with nothing hanging on the walls.

Gu Ran roughly assessed the floor and concluded that it was quite strong.

After walking for several dozen meters, Gu Ran and his companions finally saw a corner.

"We have arrived at our destination. Welcome back next time," the "Android robot" said, its eyes flashing a few times.

Around the corner was a door that looked quite simple.

Xiao Chaofeng stepped forward and pounded on the door: "Hey, you old stubborn man, open the door! We're all here."

The door, made of some unknown material, emitted a dull, weak sound, suggesting that even if someone were playing some noisy games inside, no one outside would know.

The door slowly opened, revealing a room that was more like a laboratory than an office.

The room was spacious, about the size of a football field, but it was filled with all sorts of containers and machinery, and the floor was piled with all sorts of mechanical parts and tools.

"Dad, your place is always such a mess," Xue Xiling said, wrinkling her nose in dissatisfaction.

"Is it chaotic? Hahaha, I don't think it's chaotic at all. Chaos is a subjective feeling of humans, usually with two kinds of feelings: visual and psychological. What you see is the visual feeling, and the visual feeling triggers your psychological feeling. However, if you are already familiar with this environment, even if the visual feeling is 'chaotic', it will no longer be able to make you feel 'chaotic' on a psychological level."

The president of Lanxin University stood with his back to them, dressed in a pristine white research coat. He didn't lift a finger, but the various wrenches and machines in front of him moved on their own.

Xiao Chaofeng: "Can you say it in a way that's easy for me to understand?"

"In short, Dad is just making excuses for his bad habits that he never changes. Although it looks messy to us, it's not messy at all to him. He can find whatever he wants, so why bother 'tidying up'?" Xue Xiling shook her head and said.

“Smart, just as I thought, my daughter. That’s exactly what I meant.”

The man turned around. He was wearing a pair of simple black-rimmed glasses, his hair was already mixed with a few white hairs, and he had a smile on his face.

"Hello, my name is Xue Yingsong. I am the president of Lanxin University and also a researcher."

"Guest who has come from afar, I would like to invite you to join Lanxin University and my research group. Would you be willing?"

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This unexpected invitation took everyone by surprise.

What is the status of Lanxin University?

What is the identity of the president of Lanxin University?

Although Gu Ran is very strong, he is just a bounty hunter. No matter how you look at it, he has nothing to do with the researchers at Lanxin University, right?

This has nothing to do with strength, but rather with wisdom and knowledge.

Xue Xiling said in surprise, "Dad, Leng Ran is a bounty hunter, are you sure you didn't say something wrong? Did you mean to invite Gu Ran to become a member of the Lanxin University security team?"

Xiao Chaofeng knew his old friend better than anyone else, and he knew that the other party must have his reasons for doing this, but he couldn't figure out what those reasons were.

As for the possibility that Gu Ran was truly capable of serving as a researcher at Lanxin University, it was instantly rejected in his mind.

Could it be that he...?

Xiao Chaofeng looked at Gu Ran, then at Xue Yingsong, comparing their appearances.

“Old Xiao, you’ve misunderstood. My invitation to him to join Lanxin University as my researcher was not out of personal feelings, but out of public interest.” As a friend of many years, Xue Yingsong could tell what Xiao Chaofeng was thinking just by looking at his expression.

Out of public interest?

Xiao Chaofeng was really confused. He looked Gu Ran up and down, wondering if this guy was a hidden genius.

The fields of scientific research and cultivation are different. People who have unparalleled talent in supernatural abilities and martial arts may not necessarily have any talent in scientific research, and vice versa.

Although he acknowledged Gu Ran's abilities, Gu Ran's talent and strength in the field of scientific research could not be tested simply by exchanging blows, so he was unaware of Gu Ran's knowledge and research capabilities.

However, judging from Gu Ran's appearance, he looks to be only in his early twenties.

Having such strength is already an extraordinary talent; how could they possibly have the energy to make achievements in scientific research?

This was Xiao Chaofeng's idea.

However, Gu Ran was not even twenty years old at this time. The reason why Xiao Chaofeng looked "older" was because he had not groomed his beard for a long time and because of his mature and steady temperament. The two factors combined made him look "older" by a lot.

If Xiao Chaofeng knew Gu Ran's real age, he would be even less optimistic about Gu Ran's knowledge.

Learning is like cultivation; to surpass others, one needs not only exceptional talent but also diligent effort and the accumulation of time.

Moreover, having exceptional knowledge can make one a scholar, but it cannot make one a qualified researcher.

If we categorize scholars and researchers carefully, they are not quite the same. At Lanxin University, researchers are more likely to face practical projects and need to identify and solve problems.

Scholars, on the other hand, can engage in theoretical pursuits, specializing in disciplines such as history and philosophy that do not require solving practical problems.

A researcher can be a scholar, but a scholar is not necessarily a researcher.

Clearly, Xue Yingsong's invitation to Gu Ran to join Lanxin University and his research project was not to make Gu Ran a theoretical scholar, but to involve him in a practical research project.

Xue Yingsong looked at Gu Ran with a smile and said, "I know my request may be a bit abrupt for you, but I sincerely invite you to join Lanxin University and my research group."

Looking at the refined middle-aged man, Gu Ran fell silent for a moment.

Should he agree or not?

What exactly is the other party's intention?

......

All the powerful figures outside the light screen were also puzzled.