Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

Anyway, there would be plenty of opportunities. Black Tower figured it was about time, so he headed straight for the special platform.

This platform is located in an area where ordinary staff members are prohibited from entering, and it is usually reserved for her or VIPs visiting the space station.

Just two minutes after we arrived, a spaceship quietly drove in and came to a steady stop.

The hatch opened, the gangway extended, and a graceful figure descended slowly. Upon seeing the black tower not far away, a hint of surprise flashed in her cool eyes.

"I didn't expect you to come in person."

Ruan Mei hadn't forgotten their conversation from a few days ago.

The Phase Flame can be retrieved from the puppet by the user, and the access to the confined compartment has remained unchanged.

"It just so happens that it's on the space station." Black Tower curled his lip. "When Screwgoom comes, I always have Estella greet him."

That's not actually the case.

She just wanted to find an opportunity to get some special medicine from Ruan Mei... It's not impossible to change it directly, which is why she came in person.

Otherwise, I'd rather stay home and remotely control the puppet.

With a wave of his hand, the Black Tower created an anti-gravity carpet.

"Come on up."

Ruan Mei had seen this strange object before, and she moved forward with a normal expression.

The carpet lifted into the air and flew at a steady speed towards the interior of the space station.

Along the way, Black Tower would occasionally glance to his side out of the corner of his eye, with a slightly strange look in his eyes.

In fact, Ruan Mei had also secretly glanced at the Black Tower a few times.

Today, Black Tower wasn't wearing her usual witch outfit; instead, she was dressed in simple casual clothes.

Her skin was delicate, fair, plump, and even-toned. Up close, it appeared even more hydrated and translucent, radiating a healthy, natural glow from within.

Her eyes were different too; they were covered with a layer of shimmering water, and the sharp edge between her brows had faded considerably, replaced by an irrepressible charm and languor.

Like a purple lily that has been parched for a long time, it finally receives the tender nourishment of the morning dew.

"...You seem to have been having quite a lot of sexual activity lately," Ruan Mei said bluntly.

"Hmm, very satisfying." Black Tower smiled, and a figure appeared in his mind.

—Qi Zhimu is very capable.

As a top scientist in the field of life sciences, Ruan Mei's ability to detect subtle changes in human physiology can be described as a professional instinct.

Just like the Black Tower, which can see all the changes in space at a glance in its area of ​​expertise.

For people of their status, discussing this kind of topic doesn't feel awkward.

"Look at you, always with that gloomy face. If fate brings you the right person, go for it. Meeting someone who's compatible with you, both physically and mentally, is truly stress-relieving and... blissful."

"..." Ruan Mei remained silent, her gaze unconsciously lowering.

In that distant year, if she could have spared even a little energy from the cold experiments, perhaps she would have noticed that she had such an experience.

Even if someone of the immortal species has a naturally strong physique, they can definitely be detected with a little attention.

Then she will try to find the reason, and in that case, Amu's fate might be different...

Thinking of the cruel words she had said to Qi Zhimu back then, a sense of melancholy habitually welled up in Ruan Mei's eyes.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Black Tower asked casually.

"A long, long time ago... I destroyed the person who was my soulmate."

"Huh? Why?"

"..."

"Never mind, it's none of my business anyway. I was planning to introduce you to my boyfriend, but unfortunately he's busy with work."

Heita was too lazy to get involved in Ruan Mei's private affairs; rather, she was never interested in other people's business.

"Last time you said you tried to invite Yu Qingtu, which means she's still alive. What's the follow-up?"

When Yu Qingtu was mentioned, Heita's expression became somewhat wistful.

She was very keen on inviting new geniuses to join the simulated universe.

But now that he has reunited with Qi Zhimu, he has become much more easygoing and feels that it doesn't matter if Yu Qingtu refuses him.

Losing one genius won't affect the iteration of the simulated universe; she has plenty of time now.

Problems that can be solved with time are not really problems.

"She will come, but the time is yet to be determined," Ruan Mei replied.

"Alright, since you'll be staying at the space station soon anyway, keep an eye on her schedule. Do you need Azure Star to arrange accommodation for you?"

Resting on a planet is much more comfortable than on a space station, so Black Tower's intentions were certainly good.

"It's convenient to have afternoon tea together when we have free time. I'm not bragging, but my partner can cook anything."

"No need." Ruan Mei shook her head slightly: "Apart from being busy with matters related to the simulated universe, I will stay at home as little as possible."

"Another new assignment? Whatever." Black Tower casually changed the subject: "Shall we just send you to the confinement section?"

"Hmm." Ruan Mei nodded, but she had some doubts in her heart.

The Black Tower seemed overly enthusiastic today; "enthusiastic" wouldn't be the right word, but rather "acting like a host."

It wasn't like this before.

On her previous visits to the space station, Black Tower would at most activate the autonomous thought mode of a few puppets, allowing them to guide her.

Its true form resides in a high tower located on the edge of the galaxy, never venturing out.

Could it be that... the nourishment of love can bring about such a drastic change in a person?

Ruan Mei was at a loss.

She could conquer countless obscure and difficult academic topics with just time, but she couldn't imagine how she would change if she had a loving partner.

For that vague and uncertain future, she, Yu Qingtu, and even the Black Swan have spent thousands of years, yet none of them have achieved their wish.

Thinking he understood love early on, he ruined his own future because of this arrogance.

How ironic...

As Yu Qingtu said, he deserved to spend the rest of his life suffering from the bitter fruit of regret.

Unless Amu can come back and forgive the teacher who caused him so much harm.

But... that day seems so far away.

Ruan Mei was lost in thought until Hei Ta fed her several times before she came back to her senses.

"We're here. What are you thinking about so intently?"

"...It's nothing."

"Remember to return the Phase Flame you requested after you're done using it."

"Um."

Seeing Ruan Mei make a nasal sound, put away the strange object and walk inside, Hei Ta had no choice but to call her back.

"Is there anything else?" Ruan Mei asked with a questioning look.

"I've helped you so much, even lent you my territory. Even geniuses should reciprocate, shouldn't you at least show some appreciation?"

"What do you need me to give you?"

"I want breast augmentation, the kind with no side effects, and you absolutely can't say you can't do it," Black Tower said, crossing his arms instinctively and speaking with conviction.

"..."

A distinct look of astonishment flashed across Ruan Mei's eyes.

To be honest, even if you told her now that the space station was going to explode, it probably wouldn't have as much impact as what Black Tower said.

She glanced down, not seeing her toes, then raised her gaze, sweeping it over the slightly immature curves of the black tower.

"What are you looking at? I'm happy to let my man eat better!" Hei Ta couldn't stand Ruan Mei's gaze.

"...Give me a sample of your tissue, along with the following materials."

Ruan Mei regained her composure, sent the request to Black Tower, and calmly added to it.

"Once you have all the materials, give me ten minutes, and you'll get what you want."