Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 213 The Insect's Messenger

Of course, no matter what, facing the failed experiment... or at least the failed one in her opinion, there was no doubt that Nguyen Mai was very disappointed.

But she quickly rallied and moved on to her next experiment.

Soon, Dou Sha Hui Hui tugged at Yun Zhi's collar and pointed her little cat paw at a certain place in the distance.

Xing tilted her head: "Are you telling us to go over there?"

Dou Sha Hui made a "Duang" sound, which served as an answer.

Yun and Xing exchanged a glance, then went through another door and walked to another computer.

Based on custom, there must also be videos left by Nguyen Mai here.

Yes, that's right.

In the picture, Nguyen Mai looks serious: "Life is colorful, I firmly believe so. Its splendor is so dazzling, but I want to pick the one that will never wither."

Yunzhi: ...

Madam, is it appropriate for you to say that to me?

Oh, you didn't say that in front of me, then it's fine.

When it comes to the subject of life, there is no doubt that the Lord of Abundance has the most authority to speak on this matter.

however……

We're sworn enemies. Although I don't dislike Him, I still don't want to see Him.

"The laws governing things are always complex and fascinating on the outside, but simple and unadorned on the inside. All things can be attributed to causes, and a single formula can resolve the confusion of all beings."

Nguyen Mai's voice continued.

"I want to understand the essence of life, the things that every individual possesses but is unaware of—whether it be the materiality of existence or the unknowable things beyond matter."

What is the essence of life?

How can we know the essence of life itself?

"I've come up with a life form that I can acknowledge as unfathomable, and that is..."

The video abruptly ended.

Xing asked curiously, "What life form? A star god?"

That's absolutely unpredictable.

Yun Zhi disagreed: "I admit that mortals will one day be able to kill gods, but so far, no one has been able to study the Star Gods—unless the Star Gods are willing."

Ahha probably wouldn't agree either.

"Meow……"

Dou Sha Hui Hui let out a soft cry.

Before Ruan Mei could finish speaking, and since there wasn't much to see here, Dou Sha Hui Hui chose its own destination, and Yun Zhi was happy to take it there.

There's no way around it, cuteness is justice.

Finally, they arrived at a place that resembled a greenhouse.

Yun put the red bean paste ash into a culture jar.

This culture vessel also periodically exposes the creatures to starlight, which is said to improve their mood.

Xing huddled in front of the glass of the culture jar, teasing the little cat.

The "DuangDuang" sound really hit her right in the heart.

Suddenly, a noise came from the second floor, attracting their attention.

Yun and Xing both looked up at the same time.

—Has a door been opened?

"Let's go up and take a look."

Undeterred by the challenge, the two immediately ran up.

then……

In a spacious, deserted office, I saw... a small robot?

"Hidden room, hiss, only available to Ms. Nguyen Mai. Please show your credentials, hiss."

The robot's tone was flat and emotionless.

Yunzhi blinked.

Xing had already taken out the instruction card that Ruan Mei had given her from her pocket and scanned it with the little robot.

"Command approved, hiss. Select the following services: 1. Historical nurturing record query. 2. Inorganic life companionship and conversation service."

Xing immediately chose... an inorganic life form for conversation.

"This feature is broken, hiss."

Xing was very disappointed: "Why is it like this?"

Yun Zhi wasn't surprised at all: "Do you think Ruan Mei would be the kind of person who seeks out inorganic life forms for conversation?"

—Okay, no, that's not the case.

Xing expressed understanding.

Then, I selected to query historical breeding records.

Next, another video clip appeared—

"I've come up with a life form that's truly elusive to me, and that is—the Commander."

"I don't quite understand what the 'commander' is."

"Scholars consider it an embodiment of the power of the Star God. So, from when, and at what point, did it become closer to the Star God than other life forms?"

Ruan Mei asked and answered himself: "It seems to have been after the first messenger of the [Hunting] destiny appeared... Although the first messenger was a messenger, the Star God generously shared all the power of the destiny with him, and he was the messenger closest to the Star God."

"I have always felt that the life form of the First Commander is different from all other things, and distinct from all organic and inorganic life. Unfortunately, the First Commander does not communicate with us much, so I cannot conduct deeper research."

"I tried to cultivate a life form similar to the First Commander, but I failed. Later, I tried to cultivate a genius, but I still failed. This problem remains unsolved, and there is still a long way to go."

"Destiny is not just about intellect. In other destinies, could there be more primal and purer messengers? — Without a doubt, the First Messenger is such a person; he is the one favored by the [Hunter].

"Of course, there's also—"

"Taizyuros".

By simulating the universe, Nguyen Mai glimpsed the beginning and end of the global locust plague, captured data on the insect queen and her offspring, copied and cultivated them, thus opening up a completely new research branch.

In the video, behind Nguyen Mai, there is a crimson glow.

A giant worm was faintly visible.

Yun sighed: "There seems to be a very big bug down there, but it should be a bit smaller than the one that swallowed the train last time."

To be precise, it should be much smaller.

Nguyen Mai has succeeded; the replicated [Breeding] Envoy is in this sealed-off, confined compartment.

She needs a suitable assistant now.

The clouds look towards the stars.

—Ms. Ruan Mei, if you're looking for a star, shouldn't you prepare some compensation?

Xing also sensed that Ruan Mei had sent her to "clean up" most likely to deal with that bug.

Yes, Galaxy Baseball Man is fearless!

Yun sighed and then chose another query from the little robot—visitor query.

"Ms. Nguyen Mai, hiss."

"An alien species, hiss."

"The man with the plaster head, hiss."

star:……??

Yunzhi: ...A man with a plaster head?

"Professor Veritas Ladio from the Society of the Learned?"

At least in Yunzhi's memory, among scholars, there was only one person who liked to wear a plaster headpiece.

This is an old acquaintance.

Xing looked at Yunzhi: "Is this someone you know?"

"Yes, the items I used to capture Huanlong were obtained from him. He's an excellent scholar."

Yun Zhi casually clicked on the next function of the little robot, activating the so-called "petition dish".

"How did he get here?"

Yun was very puzzled.

You know, this Professor Latio... has never been... very friendly to geniuses?

Never mind, let's go check on the one that Nguyen Mai cultivated first...

—Let me...