Their commission was suspicious.

He also kept two other colors of phase flames in his hand.

Ladio didn't understand how Chen Luo managed to create two more phase flames, but he could tell that these two phase flames seemed to be even more powerful.

"You don't need to remind me of the Grand Duke of the Underworld. I've said before that my eyes can see the truth."

Doctor Truth's expression changed when Chen Luo mentioned the Grand Duke of the Underworld.

"Have you discussed this matter with Black Tower?" Ladio asked.

“No. I said I can see the truth. I think you’re doing the right thing, so keep up the good work. I won’t interfere in your affairs, but I certainly won’t help you either. Because I hate deals that can’t be made in one go,” Chen Luo said.

What Chen Luo and Ladio were talking about was the recent phenomenon of space station crew members being suddenly burned by flames when no one was around, then disappearing, and when they reappeared, they had gone to another place, and then they were in a daze.

This is because the Netherfire Duke of the Annihilation Gang is causing trouble. He used flames to envelop it, intending to send it outside the space station and turn it into space debris.

After Latios accidentally obtained the Phase Flame, he prevented the event from happening. The other party was about to be transported into space, but was intercepted as space debris and randomly transported to a location within the space station.

Grand Duke of the Netherfire seems to have a very close relationship with the Phase Flame, perhaps similar to that of offspring or a seed of fire, and possesses a suboptimal ability for flexible spatial teleportation.

The reason Ladio didn't expose this was so that these "fools" and "idiots" on the space station who blindly believed in the genius Black Tower could learn to walk on their own.

This is the origin of the word "doctor" in the title of Doctor Ladio.

What he wanted to cure was "stupidity".

But he has no ill intentions toward ordinary people.

However, this kind of commission is exactly what Chen Luo hates the most.

If Doctor Truth were to issue a request, it would likely be to prevent the people on the Black Tower Space Station from blindly trusting the genius Black Tower.

Chen Luo's solution is probably to use the power of the Herald of Knowledge to achieve the desired result in one step.

But this doesn't fit Dr. Truth's style, and might even cause a conflict between the two.

In that case, Chen Luo would no longer be able to take advantage of Dr. Truth.

In Chen Luo's view, Dr. Zhenli is also a high-quality customer.

Therefore, Chen Luo simply refused to accept this commission.

"Now that you've entrusted the Phase Flame to me, I will keep my promise and help you become a true genius..."

“I said no. Don’t use those weird tricks you’ve picked up from who-knows-where on me,” Ladio refused outright.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

"..."

“Alright, it seems you are indeed wary of me, which is understandable. But what if one of my actions is to open the Paradise Adventurers' Knowledge Base to you?” Chen Luo asked.

"..."

Is this a method to become a genius?

“Genius isn’t defined by acquiring more advanced knowledge, but by their ability to create something unprecedented,” Ladio said.

So you're refusing?

“No, though I consider myself mediocre, I am not a fool. I would like to see knowledge that can make even the most learned man take notice,” Ladio said.

"So... then, Chen Luo, what is the price?" Ladio continued to ask.

"Hmm... if we're not talking about the cost... you're going to Pinocchio in a while, right?" Chen Luo asked.

“…So what?” Ladio did not refute.

As one of the most learned members of the Society of the Learned, Ladio will be entrusted by the Interstellar Peace Corporation to accompany an important member of the company to deal with Pinocchio.

The company is extremely interested in Pinoctone, the star of the event.

The main reason Ladio went was because his company was the biggest sponsor of the Academy.

Sigh, there's nothing I can do.

But if the leader of the park also joins this vortex, and personally takes action... Ladio should consider whether or not to go.

When a scholar encounters a soldier, reason is useless.

Ladio was confident in his knowledge, but not in his martial prowess.

The leader of Paradise, who can defeat the God of Destruction, would be beheading a Life Walker as easily as chopping up a chick.

“Oh, don’t worry, I’m not stopping you from going to Pinocchio or threatening you. I just wanted to say that if possible, you can bring more relatives and friends with you when you go. Ask Void Treasury to reimburse the expenses, and put it in my name,” Chen Luo said.

What are you going to do?

“I have no interest in Pinocchio right now, but… I’m going to give a certain Star God a grand finale there!”

"!!!" Ladio stared in shock at Chen Luo, who was spouting such arrogant words.

No, that's not right.

Since Chen Luo possesses the power to repel the Star God of Destruction with a single sword strike, he might actually have a chance to defeat the Star God by constantly devising strategies to make the balance of power between the two sides shift.

But who is the opponent?

Harmony?

“Don’t worry about security. You just need to bring a few more important people. Of course, it’s okay if you don’t bring any. You’re obligated to help. I think you’ll offer some assistance, right?” Chen Luo said, handing over a cell phone.

The moment Ladio touched the phone, he instantly knew its origin, how to use it, and what it could do.

This is the knowledge base of a civilization... no, it's the knowledge foundation of a world.

They even shamelessly claimed that any knowledge existing on the tree of imaginary numbers is also present within the group network.

Ladio didn't believe it, but he wouldn't arrogantly deny it outright; instead, he would verify it.

This is indeed a reward that is hard to refuse.

Especially after Chen Luo gave him an initial capital of 1000 Paradise Gold Coins.

The only requirement is that the knowledge contained therein cannot be shared with outsiders, but there are no restrictions on the independent creative achievements derived from this knowledge.

"Besides this, there's also this." Chen Luo took out some element fragments.

"This is……"

Ladio's gaze was drawn to the fragment of the element of truth, but before he could ask a question, Chen Luo threw a fragment of the element of truth at him. As the fragment disappeared, a flash of inspiration also appeared in Ladio's mind.

Ladio was certain that this was not just a false feeling, but rather a genuine sense that his mind had become more active.

I have gained a deeper understanding of some knowledge that I have learned before.

This is unimaginable for Ladio.

“This is… the element of truth that even the God of Wisdom covets. These 10… 9 fragments are for you.” Without further ado, Chen Luo stuffed the fragments of the element of truth into Ladio’s hand.

Ladio simply couldn't refuse her enthusiasm.

Ladio felt that these fragments were permanently adding to his inspiration. In the past, Ladio would have found this hard to believe, but now it was truly happening to him.

"What exactly do you want?" Latio asked again.

Ladio is very smart, but he really can't figure out what Chen Luo is trying to do.

You're giving too much, aren't you?

"He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's gift is obligated to him," that's certainly true. So, is Chen Luo giving so much because he wants me to bring the entire Erudite Society to Pinocchio?

"Didn't I just say? I can get everyone you can to Pinocchio. The hotel expenses will be covered by Void Treasury. Of course, there are other reasons as well..."

"What reason?"

"Do you... want to become a genius?" Chen Luo's voice was full of temptation.

“What do you mean? This isn’t…” Ladio subconsciously looked at the phone in his hand that represented the collective network knowledge, and the fragments of the Truth Element that represented near-permanent enhancement of intelligence.

"No, these are just child's play. So, why don't you try to become a true genius?"

"..." Latio had to admit that he was tempted.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

“No, no need.” Ladio shook his head.

"You say you don't want to, but your body says it all." Chen Luo shook his head and then patted Ladio on the shoulder.

Everyone has desires, and Ladio is no exception.

When his desires swell to the point of being impatient, a wish will arise.

But his reason told him that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

So he rejected it again.

But once a wish is received, it is received.

After Chen Luo's talent was deeply awakened, his sensitivity to obtaining wishes and requests became increasingly higher.

So what you say is your business, and what I do is my business.

A faint golden light flashed from Ladio's body, then slowly dissipated.

At this moment, Ladio is not just Ladio; he also has layers of silver and gold Ladio on his body.

One Ladio is not enough to catch the eye of the erudite and join the club of geniuses, but three increasingly intelligent Ladios might be.

[Ding! Mission complete!]

"Remember to send me a 1-word review later. Also, this state will be lifted when you leave the Black Tower Space Station." By the time Ladio came to his senses, Chen Luo had already walked far away, and he could only hear Chen Luo's voice and his gradually disappearing figure.

“…” Latio remained silent.

He felt as if he had undergone some kind of qualitative change, but Ladio also knew that this state could not last...

Ladio felt no reluctance, but... perhaps he needed to revise the challenge he had just sent to the genius.

Suddenly, as if by divine inspiration, Ladio looked up at the ceiling.

Their eyes met.

"Hahahaha..." Latio couldn't help but burst into laughter.

How ironic.

The first time I was noticed by the God of Wisdom was with the help of others, and in this manner.

Seeing the gaze cast upon him from the infinite distance, Ladio picked up the book in his hand and resolutely walked away into the distance.

Is this a talent club? It's okay if I don't join, right?

At least... I won't join in this situation.

A pursuit that one could not achieve even with a lifetime of effort, was brought to the attention of the God of Wisdom simply by having a fleeting thought in this situation.

Is this what a true genius is?

Do all geniuses think like this?

But can mediocre people only remain mediocre?

Even knowing that missing this opportunity would likely mean he would never have another chance to join the Genius Club, Ladio felt no regret for ignoring the gaze of the God of Wisdom.

A ghostly blue phase flame clung to Ladio's body, and his form slowly dissipated.

Just as Ladio disappeared, the other party suddenly caught a glimpse of a ghost-like figure leaning against the wall near them.

And that figure was quite familiar to him.

It's Chen Luo, who just disappeared.

At this moment, the other party was playing with a conch shell that faintly glowed with an eerie light. The conch shell gave Ladio a feeling that was somewhat similar to the wise star god who had just cast his gaze at him.

After noticing his gaze, Chen Luo waved to Ladio, seemingly as a greeting.

After being teleported out of the arena, Ladio immediately took out his phone.

Just then, a text message popped up on my phone.

[Thank you for your help—Ladio, the unparalleled Doctor of Truth, who did not intend to join the Genius Club in this manner. With your assistance, after attracting the Star God of Wisdom, I successfully established contact with the Star God of Wisdom and extracted a portion of its power. In return, if you wish to re-enter this state, you can come to me at any time, and it can even continue indefinitely.]

"...So I've become a tool to attract the attention of the Star God of Wisdom? But the price they offered is indeed hard to refuse. But what I, Ladio, love most is saying no to other people's self-righteous decisions!" Ladio turned off his phone, deciding in his heart that he would no longer ask Chen Luo for this attitude.

As Ladio's wisdom grew exponentially, so did his rationality and restraint.

Ladio was able to wield this wisdom, but he also knew that it shouldn't exist.