I started by watching videos, and I chose 10,000 combat power.

For three days after the ore was retrieved, the Mannen Falcon remained docked in an open area next to the Kyoto warehouse.

The silvery-white hull gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and it remained busy from morning till night.

The hatch at the rear of the spaceship was open, and robots lined up to enter and exit. Some were carrying purified metal ingots, some were transporting ore to be processed, and others were performing equipment maintenance inside the spaceship.

Metals and special substances extracted from the ore are sorted, packaged, and labeled before being loaded onto military trucks. These trucks drive out of the warehouse area one after another, heading to different warehouses throughout Kyoto.

Warehouse No. 1 stores europium, a core material for the particle cannon's energy focusing crystal, which requires extremely high purity. The europium is stored in specially made containers, sealed at the top, with labels bearing the words "Level 1 Control" in red.

Warehouse No. 2 stores the alloy raw materials for laser cannon reflectors. These materials are packed in wooden crates with blue stripes painted on their surfaces.

From warehouses number three to four to five... armed soldiers stood guard at the entrance of each warehouse. The guard posts were newly erected military tents, with cots inside. The soldiers worked in three shifts to ensure 24-hour uninterrupted duty.

The following morning, top scientists from various countries began arriving in Kyoto. A total of 347 people from 42 countries participated.

They traveled from different time zones, some sleeping soundly on the plane the whole way, while others didn't close their eyes at all.

Including the scientists from China, the total number is nearly seven hundred.

These scientists were divided into six specialized groups: energy weapons, propulsion systems, materials science, shield technology, spacecraft manufacturing, and energy.

Each group was automatically assigned by Xiaowan based on their professional background and past research results.

Not a single scientist objected to their group assignment.

Because they only realized after boarding the spaceship that this artificial intelligence knew their respective strengths better than they did.

Xiao Wan's voice echoed throughout the various cabins of the spaceship. The voice was transmitted through simultaneous audio headphones, automatically switching according to the listener's native language, with smooth and natural transitions.

"The holographic projection teaching system has been activated. Please proceed to your designated chambers. Energy weapons group, proceed to area A; propulsion systems group, proceed to area B; materials science group, proceed to area C..."

The walls of the cabin lit up with a soft light, gradually changing from white to light blue. Then, a three-dimensional diagram of a particle cannon was projected from the ceiling, hovering in mid-air and slowly rotating.

Every part, every circuit, and every energy channel is clearly labeled, and even the size and torque parameters of the screws are noted in detail.

Scientists looked up at the holographic projection, and some took off their glasses to wipe the lenses and put them back on, trying to confirm that the scene in front of them was not an illusion caused by presbyopia.

Someone opened their mouth, making indistinct sounds from their throat, making it impossible to tell whether it was praise or exclamation.

Some people were taking notes quickly in their notebooks, the scratching sound of the pen tip across the paper being particularly clear in the quiet cabin.

A young physicist reached out to touch a model of a suspended particle cannon, his finger passing through the beam of light but finding nothing. But the instant his finger passed through the beam, the model automatically magnified the details of that part, like an understanding teacher responding to a student's question.

The logistics team dispatched by the Dragon Kingdom moved into the temporary camp next to the warehouse area on the day the spaceship landed.

The chefs started preparing the ingredients at three in the morning, and the sound of chopping vegetables echoed throughout the kitchen.

Breakfast is a buffet combining Chinese and Western styles, offering porridge, steamed buns, bread, milk, coffee, and several hot dishes such as scrambled eggs, bacon, and stir-fried seasonal vegetables.

When the scientists came to dine, some paused for a moment at the food counter with their trays in hand, not because the food was unpalatable, but because the variety was too abundant.

A physicist from the United States picked up a piece of braised pork, put it on his plate, took a bite, chewed it a couple of times, gave it a thumbs up, and said in his newly learned Chinese, "Delicious."

Although his pronunciation wasn't perfect, the chef smiled when he heard it at the kitchen doorway.

The medical team is also ready and has set up a temporary clinic on the east side of the camp.

The clinic is equipped with various medical equipment and first-aid kits, and has several experienced veteran military doctors.

Their order was: "No scientist should be allowed to delay their studies due to health reasons."

Three days later, the most frequently used items in the clinic were not emergency equipment, but blood pressure medication and sleeping pills.

Some scientists are elderly, and coupled with the pressure of studying and the need to adjust to time zones, their blood pressure has risen significantly.

The military doctors measured their blood pressure, prescribed medication, and told them to "rest well," but no one actually followed the doctor's advice to rest.

They went back to their dormitory and lay down for two or three hours before getting up and crawling back into the spaceship.

On the third day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dragon Kingdom issued a notice, which was more concise than the previous conscription notice.

"Given the imminent arrival of the alien civilization's fleet on Earth and the current uncertainties, we urge all Dragon citizens currently overseas to return home as soon as possible. The Dragon government will do everything in its power to ensure the safety of every citizen."

Airlines have been notified that priority will be given to Chinese citizens on flights to China, ticket prices will remain stable, the "no refunds, no changes" policy will be temporarily suspended, and one free rebooking will be allowed.

Long queues have formed in front of visa windows at embassies and consulates abroad, with some people sleeping on the ground in front of the embassy with their suitcases, wrapped tightly in blankets.

Since the news of the extraterrestrials was announced, reactions have varied across different parts of the planet.

In some cities in various countries, looting and "zero-dollar purchases" have occurred. Some people took advantage of the chaos to smash the glass doors of stores and steal various goods, while others looted food and drinking water in supermarkets, and still others set cars on fire.

Chaotic scenes are everywhere on social media. But in China, the situation is different.

It's not that no one has had wicked thoughts, but rather that they cannot bear the consequences of their actions.

In the first two days after the announcement, the number of public security cases did indeed increase.

Some people who are usually hesitant to act rashly think that there is an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos and try to fish in troubled waters, but their judgment is flawed.

The instructions from higher authorities were very clear: "During this special period, we must handle this matter strictly, severely, and swiftly."

A street fight occurred in a certain city. Unlike the previous cases where the perpetrators might only be detained for a few days and fined, the people involved were sentenced to one year in prison for the crime of provoking trouble. The entire process, from arrest to sentencing, took less than 48 hours.

In a certain area, a person took advantage of the chaos to commit theft in a supermarket. Although the amount involved was not large, the circumstances were serious. After being caught on the spot, he was sentenced to detention for theft and had no chance of probation.

After the news spread, those who were originally eager to act were as if doused with ice water and quickly calmed down.

During these three days, Luo Fei would proactively trigger the system every morning.

The next morning, Luo Fei selected one thousand boxes of Heart-to-Heart tissues. Each box contained one hundred packs, and each pack contained one thousand tissues. These tissues were neatly stacked in the ring's storage space, squeezed together with the boxes of instant noodles that had been stored there previously.

He thought that with National Day approaching, he could distribute these tissues as welfare to the villagers and company employees, since people usually don't think they have too many tissues, which is a daily necessity.

On the morning of the third day, Luo Fei selected ten tons of thin-shelled walnuts from the Western Regions. These walnuts have thin shells and thick kernels, and are often believed in folk medicine to help improve brain function.

The scientists on the spaceship who are working day and night might need some extra nutrition.

He wasn't sure if there was any scientific basis for the claim that walnuts are good for the brain, but there was no harm in eating them.

On the morning of the fourth day, which is today, Luo Fei chose bionic limb technology.

This technology contains comprehensive information on artificial bones, artificial muscles, neural interfaces, and haptic feedback systems, which can help amputees regain full limb function.

Inside the ring, the USB drive's casing was still black, exactly the same as the previous USB drives.

After finishing breakfast, Luo Fei took out his phone, opened his contacts, and his gaze lingered on Director Qin's name for a moment.

He had already marked all the senior leaders present in the meeting room beforehand, for future convenience.

If he needs to contact someone urgently someday, he can teleport there instantly.

He dialed Director Qin's number.

The phone was answered after only one ring, and Director Qin's slightly hoarse voice came through the receiver. "Xiao Luo, what's up?"

He barely slept for the past three days, not because he didn't want to sleep, but because he couldn't.

With my eyes closed, all I could think about were those ores, those scientists, and all the things that needed to be coordinated.

Luo Fei dialed the phone and said, "Director Qin, are you in your office? I'll come over; I have something to give you."

After receiving an affirmative reply from Director Qin, he hung up the phone.

With a thought, Luo Fei was already standing in Director Qin's office the next second.

The office was small, containing a desk, a chair, and a filing cabinet.

The desktop is piled with files.

A thermos was placed in the middle of a pile of documents, its lid open, and steam was rising from the rim.

Director Qin sat in a chair, pen in his hand, the nib still resting on the document.

Seeing Luo Fei appear out of nowhere, Director Qin showed no surprise, but simply put down his pen.

The pen rolled a few times on the table before finally stopping when it hit the thermos.

"What is it?"

Director Qin asked, his tone tinged with anticipation. After all, Luo Fei always submitted rare and valuable items.

Luo Fei placed the USB drive on his desk, in the space between the thermos and the pile of documents.

"This is bionic limb technology that can give amputees arms and legs again—with neural interfaces and tactile feedback, the function is almost the same as real ones. The technical data is all here; please arrange for someone to study it."

Director Qin reached out and picked up the USB drive. It had no markings, and the casing still retained a trace of warmth from Luo Fei's palm.

He held the USB drive in his palm, without asking where it came from, and silently put it into the drawer.

Then, he closed the drawer, carefully locked it, took out the key and put it in his shirt pocket, and even buttoned the pocket up.

Director Qin told Luo Fei that he had a meeting soon and would bring the USB drive to hand over to the academicians in the relevant field.

Then, he asked Luo Fei if he had any other plans for the day.

Luo Fei replied, "Tomorrow is National Day, and I plan to give some benefits to the villagers and company employees."