Their commission was suspicious.

"Tell me the details," Black Tower asked.

“Don’t worry, Screwgoom hasn’t arrived yet. Chadwick seems to trust Screwgoom a lot. I mentioned both of your names to him, but he didn’t react strongly to either of you. He only reacted very strongly to Screwgoom,” Chen Luo said.

"Besides, Chadwick has already spent tens of thousands of system hours in Pinocchio, so a little more time won't make a difference."

"Aren't you in a hurry..." Black Tower looked at the black tea and delicious pastries on the bar table, his face full of annoyance.

I saw it, but I couldn't eat it.

This is why, although Black Tower knew about bars relatively late, he didn't visit them very often.

“I already said I can make you a doll myself, one that you didn’t want,” Chen Luo said, seemingly having seen through Black Tower’s thoughts.

"Is it the World Tree Doll?"

"Dream on. I don't have the materials. The World Tree at my house hasn't grown to the point where I can make a perfect World Tree doll. I could make you a flawed one, but I don't think you'd be interested," Chen Luo said.

“Yes, if we’re going to do it, we should naturally do it the best. Or do you think I can’t make a doll that can eat normally? Don’t underestimate me. I just think that these kinds of tools that carry consciousness don’t need to have these functions in their bodies at all,” Black Tower said.

As a genius, Heita possesses the qualities a genius should have. For example, he works tirelessly and enjoys solving problems.

She prefers to immerse herself in her own world rather than chat in a bar.

Therefore, Black Tower didn't even allow Chen Luo to use the River God's power to strengthen his puppet.

Ruan Mei, standing nearby, was in the same boat, equally busy. However, because Chen Luo had given her so much, Ruan Mei decided to stay at Pinocchio for a few days to repay him. Although she didn't know what Chen Luo was planning to do, she figured it wouldn't be anything trivial, and since Chen Luo said it would only take a few days, Ruan Mei decided to come.

"Of course not, I believe in your abilities as a genius, Black Tower."

"By the way... Chen Luo, hasn't your World Tree grown yet? Is it because it's not getting enough nutrients?"

"It's not that the nutrition is insufficient, but rather that the World Tree can't digest it," Chen Luo said.

Generally speaking, the World Tree can grow indefinitely as long as there are enough resources. However, as a puppeteer, Chen Luo's primary concern after the World Tree bears a fruit is whether its wood can be used to create puppets, thus requiring even higher cultivation standards.

Fortunately, Chen Luo used to time jump from time to time when he was in the previous civilization, and Paradise actually jumped with Chen Luo. So the World Tree has actually grown for a long time and is already very tall. In a while, it will meet the minimum requirements for making World Tree dolls... Although Chen Luo felt that it was still growing very slowly and could not keep up with his growth rate at all.

Is it possible that it's not because the World Tree grows slowly, but because you're growing too fast? And even the World Tree, with its absolutely excellent growth environment and nutrients, can't keep up with your growth rate. You should look for the problem within yourself.

"jingle!"

The wind chimes rang.

"Long time no see, Mr. Chen Luo." The elegant gentleman, Screw Gum, walked into the bar.

This was the first time Screw Gum had come to the bar since receiving Chen Luo's business card.

It's not that Scream doesn't care about this, but rather that Scream, as the king of Scream Star, is actually quite busy.

But if it involves members of the Genius Club, then Screws will always have to set aside some time.

“We just saw each other two or three days ago. But that’s not important, Screws, Chadwick might need your help,” Chen Luo said.

"Chadwick..."

"There's no time for you guys to exchange pleasantries, let's get down to business," Black Tower urged, having been waiting for several minutes.

“No need to rush, Black Tower. Assuming Chadwick has already lingered in tens of thousands of systems within Pinocchio’s dream, then we don’t need to be nervous about this short discussion,” Screw Goom said.

“You’ve said all the nice things. I don’t want to do it. What he has in his hands is far too valuable,” Black Tower said.

Black Tower knew that if the other party really was Chadwick, then there would be a big problem.

Chadwick is a true genius, a fact even the Black Tower would acknowledge… though the Black Tower probably wouldn't say it. His research topic is extremely valuable, and bears a striking resemblance to the Black Tower's.

Both Black Tower and Chadwick were deeply involved in the study of imaginary numbers.

Calderon Chadwick, Genius Club #79, specializes in areas including solid-state physics, imaginary number application theory, and orbital mechanics.

“Since the flame of life was ignited within my core, I have rarely encountered a soul truly worthy of the title of genius on this long journey through the stars. The Black Tower lady beside me is one of them, as is Calderon Chadwick,” Screwgoom explained.

"Hmph, you even complimented me on the side, thanks." Black Tower crossed his arms.

"I met Dr. Chadwick twice, the first time when he was young and ambitious, and the second time decades later. The circumstances he was in on the two occasions were very different. I recall that Dr. Chadwick once asked me for help when he was around 50 years old."

“I granted his request at the time, and since then, Chadwick has vanished without a trace, as if he had never been anywhere in the cosmos,” Screwgoom said.

“Perhaps you helped him before, which is why he trusted you so much when he was in dire straits. Chadwick seems to be affected by the memory-blocking drug, so he has some memory loss and is being held captive in Pinocene in a simple memory state,” Chen Luo said.

“That’s right, I did give him a memory-blocking drug. I got it from another member of the Genius Club.” Screws nodded.

The effect of memory-blocking drugs is to block out all relevant memories in a person within a limited range after taking them.

"Memory blocking drug?" This term surprised Ruan Mei.

“That’s right, it was invented by that eccentric pharmacist. That lady never associates with the company, so there’s no need to worry about her betraying her colleagues. That’s why Chadwick wanted me to help him get that drug.” Screw Goom nodded.

The reason Chadwick didn't go in person is because he has never had a close relationship with anyone at the club.

"..."

As luck would have it, Ruan Mei and that pharmacist had a pretty good relationship.

However, since they are both in the same talent club and are both geniuses, it's normal for them to have some friendships.

“This may not be the safest method, but according to Dr. Chadwick, it’s the least costly. And it all started with the incredibly powerful weapon Chadwick developed, the Imaginary Number Collapse Pulse. It was his most outstanding achievement,” Screwgoom said.

Of course, that kind of weapon has also taken away countless homes and lives.

While it cannot achieve a galactic-level strike, it can annihilate 24 satellite-sized or larger celestial bodies, including three secondary planets with civilizations at or above the D-level.

That was the first and last time the Imaginary Number Exploration Pulse was detonated.

Then it was discovered that Wick had destroyed some of the data and absconded.

"Pinocone family territory? Who knows what they're plotting behind the scenes? Tell me, what are you planning?" Black Tower asked.

“Chadwick is not an immortal being, and the last time I met him was two Amber Ages ago. Currently, there is no interstellar life extension technology that can extend the lifespan of ordinary humans to this extent,” Screws said.

"Hmm, is there currently no technology that can allow extraordinary species to live for 200 more years?" Chen Luo suddenly asked.

"It's two Amber Ages, but they're pretty much the same. There's really no such technology, or rather, no technology with very few side effects. Unless we seek a blessing from the God of Abundance." Black Tower nodded.

The Amber Chronicle begins with the moment when the King of Amber, Krupp, strikes the hammer, marking the start of an era.

However, it's impossible for the Amber King to strike the hammer for exactly the same amount of time each time, so using the Amber Era to calculate time is actually very inaccurate.

The Amber Period lasted approximately 76 to 240 years.

On the contrary, the pioneering history is more accurate.

But the Interstellar Peace Corporation has plenty of money.

Therefore, the Amber Period calendar, which had many drawbacks, actually became the common calendar for the vast majority of planets.

"Perhaps I could import some life-extending goods from the Dimensional Sea and then sell them along with Paradise Coins," Chen Luo said, stroking his chin.

Besides offsetting various wear and tear in the Dimensional Sea, the greatest use of Paradise Coins is to help resist wear and tear in the Longevity Realm, such as the Demonic Body.

The effect of using Paradise Coins on short-lived species is not very obvious.

However, short-lived varieties could be transformed into long-lived varieties to expand the market.

"Fusion surgery, or rather a weakened version of fusion surgery, the kind of technology Raven and his crew use, can extend lifespan," Wilvie, who had been focused on eating, suddenly looked up and said.

The mortality rate of fusion surgery is very high, but the weakened version of fusion surgery, which has been improved by the World Serpent over thousands of years, has a much lower mortality rate.

For example, ravens.

Although the weakened fusion surgery did not significantly enhance the subjects' strength, it did increase their lifespan.

The key is that it's cheap.

All you need is a little bit of Honkai Beast genes.

There's no need to worry about labor costs, as almost all the adventurers in the park possess this skill.

"Oh no, will those Honkai Beasts be turned into protected animals in the future?" Chen Luo thought to himself.

"..." Wilvi looked at Chen Luo speechlessly.

Do you want to listen to what you're saying?

"Of course, we need to kill so few Honkai Beasts that they'll be released into the park for breeding," Chen Luo said.

"Aren't you guys missing the point? The point is Chadwick." Black Tower tapped the table.

"Yes Yes Yes."

“The relationship between Chadwick and Pinocchio and his family is complicated. I want to go to Pinocchio in person and also visit Dr. Chadwick,” Screws Goom said.

"Is this what you really wanted?" Black Tower glanced at Chen Luo.

"What are you saying? I don't understand."

“You seem to be planning something big at Pinocchio that will attract a lot of attention, and you even invited me. There’s no reason not to invite Screws. So this is the opportunity?” Red Tea said.

"Let me state upfront, this was indeed an accident. However, I do intend to invite Screw Gum to Pinocchio." Chen Luo nodded.

"Since Screw Gum will definitely go anyway, why don't you just tell him the situation beforehand? Screw Gum, let me tell you, if you have any questions, just ask Chen Luo, he'll definitely know." Black Tower said to Screw Gum, the newbie at the bar.

Screw Gum also looked at Chen Luo because of Black Tower's words.

"So, Mr. Chen Luo, could you please recount the events?"

[Ding! You have a new request!]

[The truth]: 200 raw gems.

"Sure. But there's not much to restore. It's just that Chadwick discovered that the weapon he invented was being used by the company for destruction. He then destroyed the materials, ran away, and tried to seal all his knowledge about imaginary numbers by blocking his memories, but he was caught by the company."

"However, Chadwick rejected all the company's sweet talk. But the company was unwilling to give up."

"So the company kept Chadwick under house arrest until he died of natural causes, and then extracted the memory material from the bottom of his brain at that moment, so that his mind could continue to live."

"But because we still cannot find any knowledge about the imaginary number exploration pulse in those memories. This time it is not because of the memory blocking drug, but because of the obsession and persistence engraved in the foundation of his consciousness."

"The company, of course, could not stand by and watch the other party's will slowly wither and die, so it cooperated with the family to put it into Pinocchio's dream."

Chen Luo recounted Chadwick's life in the simplest terms.

Perhaps feeling that verbal narration wasn't impressive enough, Chen Luo spent 20 Primogems to make a small wish, which allowed him to "play" Chadwick's later life story while recounting these events.

What is taken from Luosigumu should be used for Luosigumu. Since Luosigumu wants to know the truth, Chen Luo doesn't mind taking less income.

Only after achieving a certain degree of freedom in obtaining raw stones could Chen Luo make such a "wasteful" move.

Or perhaps... Chen Luo is no longer focused on acquiring more raw stones, but rather on fulfilling his wishes.

“…He is a true genius.” Black Tower sighed.

For the proud Black Tower, it's really hard to admit that someone else is a genius.

"...It seems I still need to go to Pinocchio. I wonder if Mr. Chen Luo could do me a favor and help me get there quickly?" Screw Gum looked towards the bar entrance.

Although it was Screw Gum's first time at the bar, he had already learned a lot about its characteristics from Black Tower.

Although the stellar orbits connected by the pioneering stars have brought miracles to this universe, making interactions between worlds faster, can anything be faster than a bar?

The good news is that the star trails have become faster; the bad news is that they're a bit expensive.

Therefore, the interplanetary transportation industry has always been a huge market.

“Of course.” Chen Luo nodded.

"Go quickly and come back quickly." Black Tower rested his chin on one hand.

“Don’t even think about escaping. You’d better remember to come to Pinocchio,” Chen Luo said.

"Okay, I'll definitely do it next time." Black Tower nodded perfunctorily.

……

"It's been a long time since I've been here. The lobby of the Daydream Hotel is still as extravagant and luxurious as I remember." Just one step away, Chen Luo led Screw Gum to Pinocchio.

“I have always held dreams in awe, and therefore I rarely visit Pinocchio’s so-called grand dream. To me, the so-called beautiful dream is sweet and false, far removed from what a dream should be,” said Screws Goom.

As an immortal being, Screwgoom is naturally familiar with Pinocene. Even without considering Pinocene's dream world, Pinocene itself is a tourist destination.

“If you’d like, I’ll take you to see what the Pinocchio Dreamland really looks like,” Chen Luo said.

"Hmm... let's talk about it later." Screw Gum didn't refuse immediately.

"Alright, stop looking. I'm not here to throw money around this time, and I don't need to buy a spot in the queue." After chatting with Screw Gum, Chen Luo noticed that when he appeared at the bar's front desk, the desire that suddenly arose in the hearts of those around him turned into a dark expression.

Do these people have a prejudice against their own public image?

There's no one queuing up right now, so why would I possibly make a purchase?