On how PhDs become human evil

After Bailia finished speaking, a huge gray wall appeared behind her, looking exactly like Tsukasa Kadoya's time portal. Without turning her head, Bailia jumped straight in.

"Ring ring!"

Bai Jie took out his ringing phone and found an email with four time points listed.

——Honkai Impact 2000·Siberia

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The first one is the time point that Bai Jie least wants to face.

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Section 94 Apology

I believe many readers have noticed that several book reviews in the review section have been deleted. I apologize for this in advance. Although it was not my intention, they were deleted, and I am truly sorry for leaving a bad impression on you all.

However, as I mentioned before, deleting book reviews wasn't my intention. I believe long-time readers who have followed me since my first book know that I've never deleted book reviews or comments. In fact, I encourage you to point out any criticisms so I can revise them. Actually, I was tricked this time because my cousin came over last night. He's also a novelist, and the kind of reader who can't stand anyone criticizing his work. He saw that my author backend was open and went to check it out, and then he found those few book reviews at the very top of the review section that said I was toxic. Here, I'll recreate the scene for you—

Brother: Bro, there are a few silly readers here saying your book is toxic, should we delete it?

Me: Delete what? I told them to point out the flaws.

Brother: But don't you think writing book reviews will lower the rating of your book? I think you should delete them. That's what I did, and the book review section is now completely clean.

Me: Please, why are you so concerned about my book? The top comment of these comments was actually my reply. Deleting it would be a slap in my face, wouldn't it? Besides, the readers would be unhappy if I deleted it.

Brother: It's okay, it's okay. You'll get used to it after deleting it a few times. If the other party sends it repeatedly, just delete it repeatedly until the other party is afraid to send it again.

Me: Hey, what are you doing? Don't you know your readers are your everything? You'll lose popularity!

Brother: Keeping these comments will only make us lose popularity. Look how many people said "Thank you Shennong for testing the poison" and deleted them.

Me: Stop it right now!!!

Well... that's basically the truth. I know some people might not believe it, but that's the truth. I tried my best to stop it, but a few were still deleted. I'm really sorry. I apologize to the readers whose reviews were deleted. Because of this, I didn't sleep well last night, and my dark circles were even worse this morning. QAQ

Of course, I know that an apology is not enough, so I'd like to confirm here that a few book reviews have been deleted. Readers whose reviews were deleted can send me a private message, and I will add more chapters as compensation.

Finally, I am extremely sorry for making everyone feel bad.

Section 95, paragraph 29. Author's note: My liver!!!

For Bai Jie and Cecilia, Siberia in 2000 was a place they didn't want to remember, because it held the greatest pain in their memories.

However, in order to prevent the future from reaching its worst possible outcome, Bai Jie must return to that era and put history back on track.

"Things are starting to get interesting."

A voice came from the second floor. Everyone looked up and saw Tsukasa Kadoya leaning against the second-floor stair railing with a strange smile on his face.

"So, what are you going to do, Doctor? Are you going to just walk towards a future of destruction, or are you going to try to put history back on track? If you're going, I can be your driver."

"I think you just want to go to other worlds to play, and then take Haidong with you to steal treasures. I know you too well," Bai Jie rolled his eyes at him, annoyed. "Besides, I have no idea how to change history. If I mess up history, then we're doomed."

Indeed, Bellia only mentioned going back in time to change history, but she didn't say how she would change history. If history were made even more wrong, it would truly be a loss.

"In any case, let's put going back to the past aside for now and finish what we're doing at hand."

Upon hearing Bai Jie's words, Chen and the others immediately became serious.

The most pressing issue to address now is the painful relationship between these individuals. If these relationships aren't clarified, none of them will likely be able to sleep soundly.

Chen, Exusiai, Skadi, Kal'tsit, Talulah, Frostnova, Cecilia.

Looking at the seven women surrounding him, Bai Jie took a deep breath to calm himself down.

(These are all wonderful women who would be heartthrobs if they were outside, but because of me, they've all ended up in this messy circle. I don't know if this is good fortune or bad luck for me... But no matter what, I have to give each of them an answer.)

With this in mind, Bai Jie gave his answer.

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A month later, in the president's office of Huanmeng Company, Bai Jie, Tan Zhengzong, and Tan Lidou sat around the table, but Bai Jie looked exhausted and lay there, clearly suffering from kidney deficiency.

"I'm going to die... I'm really going to die..."

"Who told you to choose to have it all? Now look what happened, you can't even keep up with the nutritional supplements you're getting," Dan Kuroto said gloatingly.

Just as Dan Kuroto said, Bai Jie ultimately chose to have it all. Although Chen and the others were very reluctant to share with others, they reluctantly agreed, considering that they would all be family in the future anyway.

Bai Jie thought it was over, but he didn't expect that the disaster had only just begun.

Every night, Chen and the others would argue fiercely about who should sleep with Bai Jie, causing Bai Jie to not get a good night's sleep for the past few days. Then there was the cooking issue; the kitchen at Narumi Agency had completely turned into a battlefield, with the seemingly peaceful cooking process actually filled with tension... Such things had tormented Bai Jie terribly in the past month, and on top of that, Bai Jie also had to take care of developing the game equipment required by Dan Masamune, leaving him truly exhausted both physically and mentally.

"Thank you so much, Dr. Bai Jie. I sincerely thank you."

"It's nothing, it's nothing. We've been working overtime for more than a day or two anyway. But Li Dou, is your game development finished?"

"Who do you think I am? I'm a god! This game is undoubtedly the culmination of my talent!"

"You said last time that Invincible Player was the culmination of your talent, and now you've got another one... Your talent is so cheap." Bai Jie retorted mercilessly, leaving Dan Kuroto speechless.

With a silent sigh, Bai Jie stood up: "If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. I'm exhausted these past few days, I need to catch up on my sleep. You guys handle the rest."

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As Bai Jie walked out of the Dream Company, he raised his hand to shield his eyes from the unbearably hot sunlight. Just as he was about to go home, a figure holding a parasol appeared in his field of vision.

Her long, wavy golden hair, despite the sweltering heat, was adorned with a white dress and a purple Bagua robe, and a white hat with a red bow tied around her head. Her unreadable eyes were fixed on Bai Jie.

The visitor is not good.

"Who are you?" Bai Jie asked, a ghostly blue artifact resembling the Heavenly Fire Judgment appearing in his hand.

Bai Jie originally intended to ignore her and leave, but as soon as he had this thought, he realized something—he couldn't leave.

It wasn't that there were roadblocks or anything like that on the surrounding roads, but rather that Bai Jie felt he had been locked onto by the other party, and no matter what action he took, the other party would react immediately.

With a captivating smile that could charm any being, the woman with the parasol approached Bai Jie from a short distance away and said with a smile, "Although this isn't our first meeting, it's our first formal encounter, Bai Jie. My name is Yakumo Yukari. Is that clear?"

Yakumo Yukari!

One of the rulers of Gensokyo, and the direct instigator who brought Bai Jie to the Honkai World! A great youkai known as the Sage of Youkai!

"What does the sage of monsters want with me?"

"It's nothing major, just something to discuss with you about the rent," Yukari Yakumo said with a smile. "Although Gensokyo can accept things from outside the human world, it's not free. Rhodes Island has been in Gensokyo for over ten years, so it's time to pay the rent."

".....Huh?" Bai Jie exclaimed expressionlessly. Gensokyo actually charges rent? And Rhodes Island has been staying there for so long without paying rent even once? What's that donkey doing!

Scratching his hair, Bai Jie said, "Even if you say you want to pay rent, I don't know if Gensokyo accepts the currency here."

"It's alright, if you can't pay, you can pay with your body. We in Gensokyo are very open-minded." Yakumo Yukari's smile was just as hateful as that swindler Kroos's. Bai Jie almost wanted to run away immediately, because every time he saw that smile, he knew he was about to be ripped off again.

However, before Bai Jie could escape, a black gap appeared beneath his feet and swallowed him whole.

"Yukari Yakumo! You tricked me again!!!"

Ignoring the wails of Bai Jie coming from the gap, Yakumo Yukari took out a folding fan to cover her smile: "Oh dear, this is a fair and just transaction, how can you talk about scheming? Right, Kal'tsit?"

Kal'tsit emerged from behind a tree by the roadside: "Thank you for your assistance, Ms. Yakumo Yukari."

“Oh dear, let’s not be so formal between us sisters. Just call me Yukari,” Yukari Yakumo said with a smile. “But you’re really ruthless, scheming against even your own lover.”

“I just didn’t want him to suffer. You did what I asked, didn’t you?”

"Don't worry, I can guarantee that when he comes back, he will have grown to the point where no one can bully him."

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Section 96.1. Fafnir Schariac Archibald

Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, a first-class lecturer at the Clock Tower and a magician of color, is furious, and the reason is the two papers he has on hand.

The first one, written by Webber Velvet, argued that magicians from humble backgrounds could also achieve great things. To Kenneth, who valued lineage, this paper was utter nonsense, the kind of garbage that no one would even bother picking up if it were lying on the ground.

This one paper alone wasn't enough to infuriate Kenneth; what truly enraged him was another paper.

—A brief description of how beginners can perform ritual magic, by Fafnir Shaniat Archibald.

"boom!"

Kenneth slammed the paper he was holding onto his desk and looked at the white-haired, messy-haired boy sitting on his office sofa reading a magic book: "Fafner El-Melloi Shaniat! Tell me what ideas you had in mind when you wrote this unorthodox paper?"

"Unorthodox? Is it? I think the theory inside is very reasonable. I have tried it myself. It simplifies the ritual magic that originally required several high-ranking magicians to the point that a single person can complete it. This can be said to be an innovation in the magic world. My name should be recorded in the history of the Clock Tower."

Fafnir Elmero Shaniat—that is, Bai Jie said casually.

"By the way, I came up with this idea while I was on the toilet. If you don't like it, I'll rewrite it. This time, I'll spend three days and three nights in the Clock Tower's library before I start writing."

"Oh? I think I can understand what you mean—spend three days and three nights reading books, and then in the last few hours come up with a magic theory and write it into a paper to submit."

"As expected of Lord El-Melloi, his mind-reading ability is as excellent as ever, he guessed it completely."

"You've got too many records! You've reached the point where I can read your mind without even needing mind reading, you idiot!"

Snapped!

The book in his hand was slammed shut, and Bai Jie turned to Kenneth: "Who are you calling an idiot? Generally speaking, the guy who treats others as idiots is the idiot himself, understand? Idiot Monarch! Lemon-headed Monarch!"