I, on the Starry Sky Railway, change everything

beep.

A terminal at a certain high level was the first to emit a notification tone indicating that a message had been received, followed by a series of notification tones that sounded almost simultaneously.

The notification has been issued!

The important figures exchanged glances, and surprisingly, they felt unusually tense, as if they had returned to their youth, having just participated in an extremely important assessment and were waiting for the results.

The higher-ups of the Guangyuan Secret Scrolls Department gritted their teeth, opened the information interface first, and made a decision in their hearts: if Station Chief Aistar assigned Hua Yi to another department, they would never accept it calmly and must protest.

"Given Hua Yi's outstanding performance since entering the space station, his rank is hereby promoted to Level IV Staff Member, applicable to the Guangyuan Secret Scroll Section..."

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, Emily immediately cheered and jumped up happily.

This is a loyal subject of my secret examination department!

The important figures belonging to the Guangyuan Secret Scrolls cast approving glances at Emily, their faces showing satisfaction. Then, their expressions froze when they heard the second half of the sentence from the high-ranking official who had read the notice.

"Suitable for the fields of Guangyuan Secret Scrolls, Galaxy Law and Politics, Universal Applications, Star Domain Species, and Universal Geography."

"??"

"Great!!"

This time, it was Wen Shiling from the Applied Physics Department and Lamina from the Genetic Sciences Department, along with some other young and naive staff members, who cheered. Their cheers were met with praise and nods of approval from the higher-ups in their respective departments.

We also have loyal people here who care about the future development of the department.

"Does Station Master Está mean that Hua Yi should first familiarize himself with the working mode of each department before choosing one to join? It's impossible for him to belong to all five departments at the same time. A person's energy is limited, and it's not good to be too scattered."

"Indeed, as long as Hua Yi carefully understands the characteristics of different research departments, he will definitely make the right choice."

"Wait a minute, there's one more sentence at the end of the notification—the relevant situation has been reported to Ms. Black Tower."

"?!"

"Does Lady Black Tower already know?"

"Station Chief Estella wouldn't tell Ms. Black Tower that our departments have been acting recklessly and violating space station regulations, would she...?"

The expressions of all the important figures were fascinating and unpredictable.

"No, I didn't. Don't talk nonsense. We have always strictly abided by the regulations of the space station and have never tried to cause trouble. Our eagerness to recruit Hua Yi is also out of love for talent."

"So are we!"

The higher-ups looked at each other, feeling guilty and lacking confidence in their words.

The Department of Geography and the Department of Applied Physics, who disliked each other, no longer had any intention of confronting each other, for fear that Ms. Black Tower might suddenly control the puppets and appear, making them lose face in front of that genius.

As for Hua Yi becoming a Level IV staff member whose research fields encompass five major directions, no one dared to speculate whether it was a temporary measure or a final decision; only the anxious breathing could be heard around them.

Black Tower, that member of the Genius Club and the true master of the space station, possesses absolute authority that no one can question.

It was at this moment that Hua Yi walked into the crowd.

"Please don't worry, everyone. Station Master Estella understands your feelings and believes in your abilities and character. The space station is thriving, and the station master will only report the hard work of each department to Ms. Black Tower."

"You're back!"

The senior members of the Guangyuan Secret Examination Papers Department immediately noticed something and rushed forward to inquire about his well-being.

"The station manager...you seemed to have a pleasant conversation, right?"

"Yes, Miss Estelle is very kind and treated me to a very lavish breakfast, so please don't bring any more food. I really can't eat anymore."

"Hahaha."

Hua Yi pretended to be embarrassed and clutched his stomach, which drew good-natured laughter from the crowd. Many of the older scholars stroked their beards, their faces kind and gentle.

"That's good, that's good. Young people always find it easy to have common topics to talk about."

"I have also prepared a paper on the [Simulated Calyx - Bud of Wisdom] experiment, and I am ready to answer your questions at any time. I wonder what the situation is like in the laboratory now? If possible, I will give a live report there."

"Alright, alright, your lab has remained as it is, and we're always happy to hear your academic insights. But do we have to start now? Why don't you sit down and rest for a bit first? Don't overwork yourself."

Chapter 22 Report Meeting

At Hua Yi's insistence, a group of experts and scholars surrounded him, as if he were surrounded by stars, and brought him to the laboratory.

Previously, the attention of the senior management of various departments was drawn to the future of this super rookie, and they temporarily put aside the high-level secrets involving intellectual destiny. Now that they learned that Station Master Estella had reported the situation to Lady Black Tower, they dared not take any extra actions without authorization. The people who cared about the future of the departments returned to their academic identities and suddenly felt a different kind of excitement.

Even the researchers from the Guangyuan Secret Scroll Department, who were the first to learn of the existence of the secret artifact [Key of Inspiration], failed to carefully analyze the composition and characteristics of the product, fearing that unauthorized operation would damage this invaluable research result.

It is capable of hosting an interstellar academic exchange conference on its own, attracting numerous high-level scholars from various civilizations to bring chairs and sit neatly in the laboratory.

At this moment, they are no longer high-ranking officials in a department, nor experts in a field, but simply seekers of knowledge.

A pair of cloudy old eyes shone with a unique light as they looked at the key to inspiration in the transparent box.

Even if the box itself contains the Black Tower Space Station's top technology, ensuring that the various environmental conditions inside are maintained within a very small range of fluctuations, remaining almost constant, and even the molecular motion must follow the initial state of the contents as much as possible, its value is still far less than that of the key itself, which shimmers with a dim light.

Knowledge, it is the condensed power of the destiny of knowledge!

Throughout the boundless universe, which wise being who knows the great name of the Venerable One of Profound Knowledge, which seeker of truth who strives to unlock the door to truth, does not yearn for knowledge?

If the high-ranking officials present weren't either seasoned veterans with extraordinary experience or exceptionally gifted with unparalleled composure, they would have swarmed around long ago, pressing their faces against the box and staring intently at the Key of Inspiration.

"—Using the above materials, mainly referencing the low-level secret rituals related to the path of wisdom, and the mid-level secret rituals that can affect space and theoretically can guide the elusive and hard-to-find power of destiny when a beacon is present, I have successfully completed [Simulated Calyx - Bud of Wisdom] and condensed this [Key of Inspiration]."

Behind Hua Yi, a holographic projection recreated the entire process of him completing the ritual. Next to it, an interface displayed various energy parameters. With the experimenter's detailed explanation, the experts and scholars seemed to have personally experienced Hua Yi's mental journey, and their understanding of the Bud of Wisdom deepened rapidly.

“The term ‘simulated calyx’ is not entirely new. It has long been defined in academia as a special entity born from the phenomenon of spatial distortion. If this spatial distortion involves destiny, it is indeed possible to try to draw upon its great power.”

"What brilliant creative thinking!"

"Could we use devices or artifacts that can influence spatial effects to try and find a more stable way to connect with the path of knowledge?"

"If it were really that simple, would there be so few Destiny Walkers in the universe? Let alone destiny, the very principle of mimicking the growth of calyxes is a mystery. Isn't the reason why the secret rituals of the Guangyuan Secret Scrolls are called secret rituals precisely because they contain many mysteries that we have not yet been able to explore?"

"Stop discussing! Hua Yi has been talking for so long, he must be thirsty. Tsk, how come this lab doesn't even have a water dispenser!"

"Excuse me for interrupting you."

A young female clerk nervously knocked on the laboratory door, carrying a bottle of purified water that she had just brought from the office.

The senior executives of the World Seed Science recognized her and nodded approvingly.

"Lamina, you've come at the right time. Quickly bring some water to Hua Yi to moisten his throat."

On a small scale, this is just a case of a clerk being quick-witted and considering the details of the meeting, making him likable. On a larger scale, it reflects the overall quality of the staff in the Star Domain Seed Department. Why didn't anyone from other departments think that Hua Yi would be thirsty?

Even if the departments no longer dare to confront Ms. Black Tower openly and compete for Hua Yi because they are worried about her dissatisfaction, it would be entirely beneficial if they could outperform her in the details.

"Don't go out. Sit down and listen with us. After the meeting, help collect the documents. Don't let Hua Yi, who is already working so hard, continue to exert himself."

"Yes!"

A look of surprise flashed in Lamina's eyes as she quickly and quietly sat down, afraid of making any noise that might disrupt the meeting.

Hua Yi smiled and nodded to the female staff member he had previously interacted with when optimizing the database of species, and then spoke.

"Next, I will talk about the effects of the Key of Inspiration. As you can see, it is a product of the esoteric ritual, a drop of water splashed from the path of [wisdom]. It can not only serve as material for a rudimentary study of the power of wisdom, but it can also stimulate the inspiration deep within the holder's consciousness. Grabbing the key is to grasp the spark that flashes in one's mind."

"Wait, wait a minute! You mean the key to inspiration can really open the door to truth, or is it just a metaphor?"

"It's just a matter of the degree to which it inspires; the specific effects depend on the beneficiary's own abilities. As for opening the door to truth—that should be something beyond the level of the key to inspiration, or even something a level above it, that can barely be described."

"You...no, you mean the Bud of Wisdom still has room for further improvement?!"

"Yes."

"!!"

The atmosphere in the laboratory, which had been used as a conference hall, suddenly became special. Accompanied by heavy breathing, even the old scholar, who had experienced the world and possessed an extraordinary mind, looked at the key to inspiration with burning passion.

Using the key to inspiration might be able to break through the academic bottleneck that has hindered me for many years.

No, no, no, how could I have such a thought? As a product of a brand-new esoteric ritual, it is currently unique and must not be used as a consumable. If I could get the opportunity to conduct further research and write a high-quality paper that starts from the Key of Inspiration and extends to the destiny of [knowledge], I would have already taken another step forward!

For example, if I am fortunate enough to participate in subsequent research, I can help Hua Yi further improve the Bud of Wisdom and create a product that is even higher than the Key of Inspiration...

Regardless of the differences in the five research departments, everyone present is a scientist, and what they seek is nothing more than to explore the truth and unravel the mystery.

Their quick thinking had already sketched out the long-awaited picture, leaving the experts and scholars no longer able to maintain their composure.

Their pores were open, their blood was flowing, and every cell in their body was trembling.

Chapter 23 His Meaning

"Let me examine the Key to Inspiration, just for a moment, and I feel ants crawling all over me!"

"Now that the possibility of advancing further in academia is before me, I have to consider whether this is my only chance in this lifetime! All other projects can be put aside. Please, please nominate me for the Key to Inspiration experiment. I really want to improve!"

"Please give me a chance to collaborate. My research has always been related to imaginary energy, and I can definitely play a role in the Bud of Wisdom project. Please trust me!"

A group of researchers stood up in disarray, surrounded Hua Yi, and introduced themselves, striving to join this experiment that was destined to make a significant mark on the academic world.

If Está knew about the situation here, she would definitely rush over again. Otherwise, if a group of experts and scholars of extraordinary status were allowed to gather around Hua Yi and were not handled properly, it would lead to unpredictable consequences.

Faced with faces that were either resolute or persistent, all radiating excitement, Hua Yi remained humble and calm.

"I am, after all, a newcomer to the space station, and my understanding of the fields that my predecessors have been studying is limited. The arrangements for the subsequent experiments on the Bud of Wisdom will have to be handled by the Secret Scroll Department and other major departments together."

Upon hearing the subtext in this answer, many scholars who were already prepared to work for Hua Yi and even pay huge sums of money stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

"Hua Yi, you... you want to delegate authority to the various research departments, allowing us more freedom to discuss how to analyze the Key of Inspiration and improve our research on the Bud of Wisdom? Do you know how much benefit is involved here!"

"The Black Tower Space Station is a platform for sharing knowledge and jointly exploring the truth. I was able to create new ciphers thanks to the valuable information provided by the Secret Scrolls Database. Since the results were achieved within the framework of rules, I naturally hope to continue to follow this spirit of sharing."

Ignoring the countless astonished gazes fixed on him, Hua Yi continued speaking.

"It was my own recklessness that led me to tell Station Master Estella that I wanted to have advanced access to all five research departments at the same time, and to freely access information. This caused the Station Master to make an unreasonable decision. I sincerely apologize to everyone for the negative impact caused by this wishful thinking and greed for knowledge."

"No, no, no, a talented young person like you should be bold and explore new things. Station Master Estella must have a keen eye for talent to have set this precedent. We understand, we completely understand!"

What a good boy.

The old scholars' loving gaze toward Hua Yishi was almost tangible.

Everyone present was intelligent; how could they not guess what he meant?

Hua Yi was making an exchange, using the research opportunities represented by the Bud of Wisdom to trade for the knowledge accumulated by the five departments over the years, making the IV-level staff member status applicable to all departments more reasonable. At the same time, he was speaking up for Station Master Aista to avoid resentment from the department's higher-ups, who felt that this "want it all" arrangement was too simplistic and crude.

Now it's the researchers who were so excited and scrambling for the experimental opportunity that felt ashamed.

"We just got carried away and lost our composure. You didn't have to go to such lengths. The knowledge is there. The space station welcomes any capable member to read, learn, and improve themselves, and then produce new results to enrich this treasure trove once again. Everything you deserve is rightfully yours!"

"You are the creator of [Simulated Calyx - Bud of Wisdom], and no one can change that."

"If the experiment that is the key to inspiration is missing your opinion, how dare we take any rash actions? Please be the project leader, and we will just assist you."

In fact, Hua Yi was not using a strategy of advancing as a retreat; he genuinely intended to relinquish the academic value of the Intellectual Bud.

No matter how brilliant or magnificent a paper or project may be, it is merely a tiny component with limited brilliance in this universe filled with countless stars and gods.

Hua Yi's current identity is that of a staff member at the Black Tower Space Station, but this will not be his future career path.

Knowledge is a tool to explore the truly important path and to find the universal truth.

The added value brought by the tools is not that important to Hua Yi. It would be better to give them to scientists who are truly passionate about this field. If he can also pay for his own learning of space station knowledge and help the lovely stationmaster and various research departments to understand each other, why not?

However, he treated people with sincerity, and everyone treated him with sincerity in return.

Even Wen Huairen, who was incredibly astute in the Department of Universal Applications, spoke with an unusually kind voice at this moment.

"You're still too young, young man. Research can't be done without spending money. The scientific and economic value derived from the Bud of Knowledge will never be shortchanged from you. Applied Physics will keep the accounts clear and transparent, and no one can infringe on intellectual property rights."

"Old Wen rarely speaks the truth."

"Such a young person who is not greedy for fame and fortune and is purely pursuing knowledge makes me feel that he is too mature. Did you go through some hardships in the past... cough cough, it is better to relax when you come to the space station. Take a walk around, or go online to find some interesting videos or novels."

"Alright, alright, let's start the conservative research on the Key of Inspiration according to the parameters Hua Yi mentioned, analyze it to draw more conclusions, and save him the trouble of spending time in the initial data processing."

All departments began to get busy, collaborating in an orderly manner to carry out joint research.

Although the involvement of so many people inevitably means that in the paper published by Hua Yi, the creator of the secret ritual and the person who completed the experiment, the second author column may become a joint signature of various departments of the Black Tower Space Station, and the weight of individual experts and scholars will become very low, as long as there is something to be gained, he can just write a derivative paper himself.

That really gets the blood pumping!

Most people were focused on their research with great enthusiasm, but some observant senior staff members noticed that when Hua Yi walked out of the lab, Lamina was following closely behind him with documents in her arms, acting like his secretary. They raised their eyebrows slightly, wanting to recommend one of their outstanding young people to be Hua Yi's assistant.

Upon seeing this, the head of the secret document department quickly stepped in and discussed with other departments, hoping to secure an opportunity for Lamina.