Chapter 5

The one-eyed eagle's drink awakened him halfway, and in a daze, he flipped open his son's masterpiece, only to find the title glaringly stated as "Introduction to the Principles of Space Machinery." The arms dealer's mind was a bit twisted, and he couldn't recall what "Introduction to the Principles of Space Machinery" referred to in any underworld jargon, so he had no choice but to put aside his pride and ask, "What is this?"

Although the two may appear to be similar spatial fields, if an expert from a related field were present, they would discern a significant disparity in the technological content—comparable to the difference between a "daylight cloud vehicle" and an interstellar mech.

Fourth Brother anxiously pinched his brow

Sir

He said, half-kneeling on the ground, pressing on the "Spider"'s carotid artery, and discovering that the person was still alive. He then became serious: "I do not wish to know who he is or what he came for; just one question, and I will leave—will my female student, who is involved in this matter, be in any danger"

Then I will take my leave, Lu Bixing slipped to the door, straightened his appearance in front of the glass on the door, and suddenly, as if he remembered something, he turned back and said, "By the way, that little girl told me roughly what happened. I suspect this person has something similar to 'Eden' on them, so be careful—goodbye"

Young Master Lu's adolescent delusions struck without warning and with great intensity. He said: "I want to establish a reliable school to ignite the spark of technological advancement in the Eighth Star System."

In the span of two sentences, the vehicle had already traversed the spatial field, landing precisely at the back door of the "Broken Tavern". The wheels touched the ground almost silently, with only a slight disturbance of the thin layer of fine snow on the ground. The few high-speed motorcycles that had originally been parked there were nowhere to be seen, indicating that the traffic light combination and Penny had already departed.

Oh, the young man was taken aback when he saw the person on Zhanlu's shoulder, and he paused for a moment. "Are you two back from a late-night robbery? Did I see something I shouldn't have and am I going to be silenced?"

Zhan Lu threw the "spider" onto the ground, and the body collided with the floor, producing a muffled sound. He politely greeted, "Principal Lu, good evening"

Fourth Brother glanced at him

This afternoon, he noticed that he was being followed. Taking advantage of this, he disguised himself and the boy he had abducted as two homeless men, shaking off Penny and blending onto the city bus, intending to head to Victoria Harbour. There were a total of thirteen other passengers on the bus, none of whom noticed. The collective illusion triggered the 'forbidden fruit' system within me, so I was not affected by the illusion. On the way, I conducted several experiments, attempting to release some interference, but only one girl broke free from the illusion; she happened to be a patient with 'empty brain syndrome.' The collective illusion triggered the 'forbidden fruit' system within me, so I was not affected by the illusion. On the way, I conducted several experiments, attempting to release some interference, but only one girl broke free from the illusion; she happened to be a patient with 'empty brain syndrome.' To ensure the safety of unrelated individuals, I hacked into the city bus system, forcing it to stop at a rundown tavern, and sent a message to Miss Penny. "Zhan Lu continued to respond in a calm voice, 'Sir, I suspect this chip operates on principles similar to those of 'Eden,' albeit in a relatively rudimentary form.' To ensure the safety of unrelated individuals, I hacked into the city bus system, forcing it to stop at a rundown tavern, and sent a message to Miss Penny. "Zhan Lu continued to respond in a calm voice, 'Sir, I suspect this chip operates on principles similar to those of 'Eden,' albeit in a relatively rudimentary form.'

Zhanlu was controlling a several-ton vehicle to traverse the spatial field, positioning it in the narrow alley behind the "Broken Tavern". This meant that the margin of error could not exceed fifty centimeters; otherwise, it would inevitably create a special effect of "a car riding on the wall" upon landing.

Master Lu replied: "It is an introductory textbook on space mecha technology."

My father, nicknamed "One-Eyed Eagle," dominates the capital star "Kailai" of the Eighth Star System. In the ongoing bloody conflicts throughout the Eighth Star System, eighty percent of the weapons are supplied by him, making him a stirring stick in the midst of blood and gore.

Where are your students?" As soon as Fourth Brother entered, he turned on all the wall lamps, unceremoniously disrupting Principal Lu's dreamy soft light filter

Young Master Lu believed it and said to his father with sincerity: "I want to publish a book"

The one-eyed eagle, upon hearing this, was startled awake by the other half of the wine, turned around without saying a word, and planned to find a doctor to treat his son's mind

He studied the painting for a moment and realized: "Oh, you are joking"

"There is no need to tell me the probability, I am aware of your algorithm," Fourth Brother interrupted him, his jaw tightening slightly for a moment, then he gently patted the side of the car, "After a while, we should be leaving as well. If we really can't find it, then so be it. There are too many children who have perished in this cursed place, perhaps it really is gone."

Fourth Brother raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Wait a moment."

Fourth Brother furrowed his brow: "In a short period of time, I may not be able to assemble a research team for you in this place"

"Tsk, is there still a need to ask?" Lu Bixing used his toes to flip the man on the floor over, then looked up and winked at Zhan Lu, "There is no spatial field in the Eighth Star System that can escape Zhan Lu's tracking, is there, darling?"

Lu Bixing, upon hearing this assurance, indeed ceased to speak further. He nodded and stood up, taking a bottle of wine from behind the bar without asking.

On the day of Young Master Lu's twentieth birthday, the One-Eyed Eagle ended an important banquet early and specifically came to ask his precious son what his wishes were. Under the influence of alcohol, the One-Eyed Eagle spoke grandly, promising to fulfill any wish, no matter how extravagant, even if it meant blowing up the capital of the Alliance, Woto, his father could easily accomplish it.

Fourth Brother sat with his leg crossed, tilting his head to look out the car window. The distorted space outside the window was dizzying, and staring at it for a few seconds could make one feel nauseous. However, he was quite accustomed to it. Upon hearing Zhan Lu's words, Fourth Brother did not respond.

According to the definition of the "Anti-Piracy Law" by the Alliance Government, all unauthorized armed forces are classified as "space pirates," which naturally includes black holes

"Yes, sir. I found this on him," Zhan Lu said, as a bloodstained biological chip floated up in the carriage. "I cannot identify it in a short time. This biological chip is implanted in a person's heart and, when activated, can simultaneously induce collective hallucinations in both humans and artificial intelligence within a limited range."

Zhanlu remained expressionless: "Thank you for your affirmation"

Principal Lu, despite his young age, is able to dedicate himself to the field of education not only because of his passionate enthusiasm and lofty ideals but also due to the fact that he has a father who is a renowned arms dealer in the Eighth Star System

However, his seemingly "casual" appearance, devoid of any unsightly creases from head to toe, is highlighted by his disheveled yet voluminous "hair," which is certainly not the result of an ordinary person's pillow. This indicates that his "casual" demeanor is indeed quite deliberate

In the filter is a young man, his clothes hanging loosely on him, a jacket draped over his shoulders, his hair disheveled, lazily leaning against the bar. At first glance, he seems to have just crawled out of bed, neglecting to groom himself, casually appearing to meet someone, and yet effortlessly exuding natural beauty and charm.

I understand, sir, I will find a way on my own. " Zhan Lu paused for a moment, then asked, " Do you still want to look for ... ... "

From then on, Lu Bixing and his exemplary father, the One-Eyed Eagle, engaged in a long-term battle of brainwashing and counter-brainwashing. Through a contest of wits and courage, Master Lu's skills in mecha modification made significant progress. During his house arrest on Kailai Star, he spent three years dismantling his mode of transportation, which he had been idly using on the planet, and creatively transformed it into a striking interstellar mecha. He then wandered far and wide, eventually reaching the vicinity of Beijing β Star, where he began a fateful entanglement with someone.

In the Eighth Galaxy, all absurdities that cannot be explained by common sense can ultimately be attributed to the phrase "there is a problem"

Rest assured, "Zhan Lu replied, "Miss Huang's information has been intercepted by me and has not reached his accomplices."

If it is gone, then it is gone. Fourth Brother's expression was indifferent. "Not being able to keep up with the chaotic times may not necessarily be a blessing of fate, right?"

However, this is not entirely the case; occasionally, one may encounter a discerning connoisseur, but...

As the back door creaked open, the warmth of the indoor heating rushed in, and in the already dimly lit "dilapidated tavern," the wall-mounted lights were all turned off, leaving only one light above the bar, perfectly casting a layer of "soft light" filter over the people beneath it

When the "spider" escaped from here, it also utilized a spatial field. However, it only had itself to rely on. The activation of the spatial field was quite significant, and the positioning error seemed considerable as well—otherwise, it would not have needed to disguise itself as a vagrant, trudging to Victoria Harbour in hunger and cold.

Principal Lu, whose full name is "Bixing", is a notorious spendthrift, oddball, and troublemaker in the Eighth Star System. He concurrently holds the positions of both a board member and the principal of Xinghai Academy. His role as the head of the school is certainly not due to his esteemed reputation, but rather because he is the one who funded its establishment.

The gaze of the fourth brother suddenly became sharp

"Let the secretary take it away." Lu Bixing had painstakingly styled himself, admiring his own appearance for quite some time. Just when he finally had an audience, they entered the room and disrupted everything. He had no choice but to get down from the high stool, silently sighed, and walked around the "spider" a few times. "So, did you two catch that trafficker? Is it him?"

The corner of Fourth Brother's eye twitched slightly; this big shot, in private, had an expression not much richer than that of artificial intelligence, yet at this moment, he was unusually at a loss for words.

The one-eyed eagle thought there was something wrong with its ears: "What book to teach..."

Lu Bixing grew up surrounded by various weapons of mass destruction, influenced from a young age. With a rich family background, he became an expert in the field of mecha and machinery, showing potential to become a perverse scientist. However, before the one-eyed eagle could take pride in having a worthy successor, he discovered that the young master’s ambitions had taken a different turn—Master Lu emerged from the mud with a pure root, determined to become a great educator

Zhanlu emitted a chilling mechanical laughter in the empty car: "Hahaha"

In an instant, Zhanlu completed a vast search within its extensive database and found an ancient cartoon drawing from the era of early Earth—a fearsome pirate captain with a menacing expression, standing on his shoulder was a similarly fierce-looking parrot

Unfortunately, illiteracy is rampant in the Eighth Star System, and there is no one who can appreciate the beauty of technology

Fourth Brother remained expressionless: "Then what are you still doing here?"

Zhan Lu stated: "Based on the intercepted communication, it appears that the Poison Nest has connections with the interstellar pirate group"

The one-eyed eagle was silent for a moment: "What do you want to do?"

In order to prevent Zhanlu from politely searching for a colder joke in return, the Fourth Brother quickly changed the subject: "Penny is a local power in Beijing Star, and she has some ability; it's not so easy to shake her off. Have you found the reason?"

Why would the son of an arms dealer have such a humanitarian ideal? The reasons behind this have never been mentioned by Lu Bixing to outsiders, and everyone can only come to a consensus that he is unwell

"Go back and throw away that broken lizard of yours, and get a parrot instead," said Fourth Brother, "it will help you adapt to your 'pirate' identity more quickly"

Zhan Lu realized in the second of his silence and immediately corrected himself: "I apologize, sir, this part of the commonly used vocabulary has not been updated"

"Textbook," said Young Master Lu, "I flipped through the textbooks used by several well-known universities in the Eighth Star System and found them to be quite lacking, so I wrote one myself. Father, please provide your guidance."

Lu Bixing looked up and saw two identical cold faces, feeling helpless: "May I ask, who do you two resemble?"

The humanoid figure detached itself from the vehicle, lifted the "Spider" from the trunk, and was about to open the door when its azure eyes suddenly pierced through the back door of the bar, scanning the scene inside with a single glance

"Sir," he paused, "you have a guest"