Genius Club

Chu Shan He looked slightly surprised and asked, “It’s possible, but how do you plan to have me introduce you?”

Lin Xian thought it over again. He suddenly had an idea: since President Gao Yan is the leader in controlled nuclear fusion in X Country, maybe he could offer some help to the National Scientific Academy of Sciences in that field. If he could make a significant contribution, perhaps they would let him use the Guizhou Sky Eye for a few months.

Controlled nuclear fusion is key to advancing civilization and a major research project for all the world’s leading nations. The first to crack controlled nuclear fusion would gain access to unlimited energy, paving the way for the interstellar age.

In his third dream, the six thousand engines that lifted the Sky City into the air were controlled nuclear fusion engines, though they used a more advanced cold fusion technology. The principles of energy release are the same for both hot and cold fusion, but cold fusion is more advanced, practical, and easier to achieve due to its low reaction temperatures compared to traditional hot fusion.

From the perspectives of both President Gao Yan of the National Scientific Academy and national development, nuclear fusion technology is far more important than the Guizhou Sky Eye. If Lin Xian could help in this area, borrowing the Guizhou Sky Eye would not be difficult.

Lin Xian had confidence in this plan, and it wouldn’t be hard to implement. With VV’s help, all he needed was to summarize the breakthrough points of cold fusion technology, memorize them, and write them down after waking up. With his enhanced learning technique, memorizing complex information was easy. Within a few days, he could bring cold fusion technology back to reality.

However, one problem he had to consider was the effect on the timeline.

Lin Xian believed that introducing controlled or cold fusion technology hundreds of years ahead of its time would create a significant butterfly effect, drastically changing the future. Nuclear fusion technology is immensely important for human civilization’s development, far more than Professor Xu Yun’s hibernation pod liquid.

If this technology were to be introduced in 2023, it would become an irreversible anchor point, and the third dream would disappear, transforming into a completely new fourth dream.

Even though Lin Xian couldn’t imagine what the fourth dream would look like, he knew VV wouldn’t be as easily accessible. Currently, he could activate VV by simply skydiving, then start copying codes.

Therefore, the most crucial task was to bring back the super artificial intelligence first. The Guizhou Sky Eye and Liu Feng’s research were secondary.

VV was his greatest strength, the foundation of all his safety and combat abilities. To avoid triggering time changes and causing the third dream to disappear, he needed to finish copying VV’s code into the real world before meeting with President Gao Yan to discuss cold fusion technology and the Guizhou Sky Eye.

“Mr. Chu,” Lin Xian organized his thoughts and looked at Chu Shan He, “I have a project related to nuclear fusion at the Rhine Laboratory of Donghai University. Although it’s still in its early stages, I want to take the opportunity to meet President Gao and consult with him about some issues.”

“I think it would be better to meet him a few months later. By then, I’ll have organized all the laboratory materials for President Gao to review. It’s not every day one meets such a great scientist, and I don’t want to waste his time. I want to be well-prepared.”

Chu Shan He nodded, “You’ve thought this through very well. President Gao is very enthusiastic about young people and places great importance on them. Once, he refused an honorary award and a cash prize from a national science award, saying it was sad to receive such an honor at his age. He believes these awards should go to the young, who are the future and need these honors and prizes the most. So, don’t worry. As long as it’s about serious research, with my introduction, you’ll definitely be able to meet him. Let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll arrange the meeting.”

After thanking Chu Shan He, Lin Xian left the Shan He Building, with his plans for the next few months clearly laid out.

First, he needed to speed up memorizing VV’s 130,000 lines of code and transfer them to his laptop within two to three months. VV had mentioned that these lines of code were just its most basic program after simplification. Its full functionality and thinking strength were far greater in the third dream and would require significant time to develop and learn.

Fortunately, VV could utilize the global network of supercomputers and the vast internet, overcoming the limitations of Lin Xian’s laptop and not increasing his electricity bill. This data flow state was VV’s greatest advantage.

This plan was likely part of Zhao Ying Jun’s original design. VV, being a concealed data flow that didn’t rely on single hardware, was tailored for Lin Xian’s situation in 2023.

To avoid triggering time changes, Lin Xian would only memorize the last few lines of code without entering them into the laptop, preventing VV’s activation and the formation of a time anchor point.

Then, he could move to the second part of his plan. In the dream, instead of memorizing codes, he would focus on cold fusion technology. With VV’s help, he would copy the information and present it to President Gao Yan under the guise of seeking guidance. This gift to the nation would smooth the way for borrowing the Guizhou Sky Eye, allowing Liu Feng to use the world’s largest radio telescope to search for time-space particles around Earth.

If these particles were found nearby, they could be captured using an airplane. If they were in outer space, they would need assistance from Yellow Finch at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.

Lin Xian suspected that the time-space particle would be found, likely in near-Earth space, considering Yellow Finch’s previous hints. She had left a note in the lab, directing Lin Xian and Liu Feng to find her at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, indicating she already knew the answers but was restricted by time-space laws from revealing them directly.

Successfully capturing the time-space particle would lead to the third step of his plan. They would solve mysteries related to the time-space clock, time-space curvature, and Universal Constants, ultimately uncovering the answer to the mirror puzzle.

Once Lin Xian understood everything, he would be close to receiving an invitation from the Genius Club.

This was his three-step plan for the next six months. Completing these plans would significantly enhance his strength, preparing him for a new stage in his battle with the Genius Club:

Joining the club.

Uncovering all truths and secrets.

Exposing the real culprits behind the bloodshed and deaths.

The next day at the Donghai Auditorium, an official venue usually closed to the public, people from various sectors gathered, preparing to attend the grand commendation conference and heroic deeds report meeting.

Students from primary schools, middle schools, high schools, and universities filled the hall, which was packed yet orderly. Numerous cameras in the front rows would broadcast the event live on TV and online, allowing those who couldn’t attend to watch and learn about Lin Xian’s heroic deeds.

Reporters from various media outlets were already positioned, waiting for the conference to begin.

Backstage, officials chatted happily. Chu Shan He warmly introduced Lin Xian to the officials. An elder named Song patted Lin Xian’s shoulder with a pleased expression.

“Young man, you’re a real hero. I heard from Shan He and Xiao Liu about how you helped solve the heinous serial murder case. Your intelligence and bravery are what Donghai City needs for prosperity and peace.”

“Mr. Song, you flatter me,” Lin Xian said modestly. “The special task force worked tirelessly, and it was a collective effort. I just offered some constructive suggestions. The arrest wouldn’t have been possible without the involvement of every officer. I was just lucky.”

Lin Xian’s humility drew appreciative laughter from Mr. Song, Chu Shan He, and the other officials present.

“You have a bright future, young man,” Mr. Song said, shaking Lin Xian’s hand. “It’s time to begin. Let’s head inside.”

“The long-awaited commendation conference is about to start!”