97: Pleasing and Teaching

Two hours later, at the Large Curio Exhibition Center.

"Sir, this entire area has been verified by Mawei Star experts and contains authentic relics."

In a hall filled with futuristic technology, a woman wearing a white shirt and a black skirt was introducing the exhibits slowly.

She seemed to deliberately slow her pace, her form-fitting skirt outlining her full curves, making her quite captivating.

"Hmm..."

Zhang Huaiyuan responded perfunctorily, his gaze wandering over the dazzling array of exhibits, filled with a thirst for knowledge, unsure where to settle.

"I came to the right place!"

He was extremely excited inside.

Facts proved that relying on luck to search slowly could never compare to an event like this, which gathered countless collectors from the Free Star Alliance.

In this area verified by experts, almost everything within sight was an authentic relic.

Although most were merely ornaments with no research value.

But given the huge base number, there were still quite a few containing advanced knowledge.

【space-time well Fragment】

Knowledge Rule Level Contained: 3.

Residual Researchable Knowledge: Gravitational Wave Resonance Research (Partial), Spatial Structure Curvature Research (Incomplete)...

Current Parsing Progress: 0.01%... 0.02%...

【Incomplete Calamity War Banner】

Knowledge Rule Level Contained: 5.

Residual Researchable Knowledge: Detailed Explanation of Death-type Energy Application (Partial), Preliminary Application of Causality Rules...

Current Parsing Progress: 0.001%... 0.002%...

Zhang Huaiyuan activated True Sight and scanned them one by one, discovering a total of 17 exhibits containing advanced knowledge rules.

Among them, quite a few, just like that cyst fragment, belonged to Level 5 rules.

Even the lowest-level item contained Level 3 knowledge rules, yet there wasn't a single Level 2 item.

"Perhaps current top-tier technology in the world can barely research and identify Level 2 knowledge rules? So these ones not taken by the authorities are all at least Level 3 or higher? That would be a huge bargain."

This thought flashed through Zhang Huaiyuan's mind as he walked directly toward a certain display stand.

It was a long, strip-shaped object with a semi-circular front, about 10 centimeters long in total.

It seemed to have been hit by some relatively primitive weapon; the surface had a clear bullet-hole-shaped dent and some charred marks.

【Perfect Semi-Body Implant Device (Damaged)】

Knowledge Rule Level Contained: 3.

Residual Researchable Knowledge: Research on the Linkage between Artificial Intelligence and biological perception, Application of Thought Interference Chips...

Current Parsing Progress: 0.01%... 0.02%...

"The knowledge contained in this thing seems to have commonalities with the previous robot wreckage; both are related to intelligent lifeform, but this seems more inclined towards combining with biological organisms."

"It should be helpful for the progress of Creatology."

Thinking this, Zhang Huaiyuan stood quietly in front of this display stand, waiting for the parsing to complete.

Things have priorities.

Although there were items like the "Incomplete Calamity War Banner" that contained higher-level knowledge, these were clearly more inclined toward the supernatural, and he was completely clueless about them, so they were useless to him for the time being.

Right now, the most important thing was to perfect "Creatology," raise the algorithm level, and help the Statue of Liberty and Asroth evolve further.

"Mr. Zhang, this was found in the No. 57 relic discovered in the year 3266. It seems to be related to intelligent lifeform, but unfortunately, it is completely damaged and has lost its research value."

Watching Zhang Huaiyuan, who was completely ignoring her, Vera's eyes flickered slightly, but her smile remained unchanged. She followed him with small steps and recited the homework she had prepared in advance without a trace of awkwardness.

"Hmm...? Miss Vera, you also have some understanding of these things...? Uh... That's right..."

Zhang Huaiyuan suddenly remembered what Regent Kolen had said earlier: "She has always been very interested in the study of various ancient relic objects. Hearing of your arrival, she insisted on pestering me, saying she wanted to follow you to learn a thing or two."

In any case, since she provided convenience and gave him enough face, it wouldn't be good to be too perfunctory. Anyway, he was idle, so he might as well teach her a few things.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Huaiyuan said apologetically: "Sorry, Miss Vera, I was a bit out of sorts seeing so many relic exhibits for the first time. I heard from Mr. Kolen that you are very interested in these things; do you have any research on intelligent lifeform?"

"I know a little, but surely I cannot compare to you, Sir."

Vera's smile became even more charming, and her eyes revealed just the right amount of admiration.

"Hmm... You should have mastered basic predictive modeling and simulation. Have you touched upon the logical alignment of ethics and values, or..."

"Ah...?"

The smile on Vera's face froze, and she nodded subconsciously. How would she know any of this?

Furthermore, according to normal logic, since such a beautiful woman was complimenting him, shouldn't he be shy and humble for a couple of sentences! Then she could take the opportunity to ask about his growth and academic background, keep the conversation going, and enhance mutual understanding—wouldn't the story have started then!

Why did he start talking about professional knowledge directly?

"You've mastered this part? As expected of someone from a prominent family; I really need to bring out some real stuff."

Meanwhile, Zhang Huaiyuan watched her nod and inwardly praised her, then mused:

"Since you have mastered these basics, we can delve into some advanced knowledge. First, we need to know that the data that an intelligent lifeform needs to process and the simulations it conducts at any given time are almost endless..."

"Therefore, its core is not a single processor; it involves 'distributed consciousness'..."

"Furthermore..."

As he spoke, Zhang Huaiyuan simply pulled up a light screen on the integrated device on his wrist and quickly listed a series of incredibly complex equations.

While writing, he asked:

"Do you understand this line?"

"Uh..."

Vera, who was baffled inside, barely maintained her smile and nodded.

"Hmm... If you understand this one, the next part is simple..."

"From this algorithm, we can extend to..."

"Then, by the same logic, we can get..."

"Ahem... Mr. Zhang Huaiyuan."

A full hour later, Vera, whose expression was somewhat stiff, suddenly cleared her throat. She pretended to look down at her communication device and said: "Um... my graduation project advisor is suddenly looking for me, and I need to rush back to handle it. I will send a secretary to replace me. I am very sorry that I cannot continue to accompany you on your tour."

"It's fine, Miss Vera, go ahead and attend to your business. I can just wander around by myself. With Brother Gore here, nothing will happen."

Zhang Huaiyuan showed a somewhat regretful expression. It was his first time being a teacher, and he felt that he had gained some new inspiration during the explanation process.

"Hmm... Then I'll be going."

Vera's face regained its smile, and looking at his eyes filled with the light of knowledge, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Her father hoped that she could establish a friendly relationship with him.

Of course, given their family's status, there was no need to compromise, just to try getting along.

Now it seemed that he was indeed a talented and pure person. It was just a pity that she really couldn't get along with him.

Forget it, let's establish friendship in another way.

Thinking of this, Vera walked away while opening a communication with an assistant and gave a few instructions.

"Could it be that my explanation was too poor? I scared her away."

On the other side, Zhang Huaiyuan watched her leave and shook his head with some confusion.

Beep!

At this moment, a communication alert suddenly rang out.

Zhang Huaiyuan subconsciously looked down and saw that it was a message from the Statue of Liberty.

"Your Excellency, your teaching just now was very brilliant. It is a pity that this teaching, which deserves to be recorded forever in the history of the Star Alliance's First Academy, had only one listener who was a dull-witted fellow. Comfort.jpg."