Chapter 8, does this count as murder

After knocking on the door, the staff member pushed it open and entered first: "Director Li, this is our new student; he wishes to file a complaint against the AI teacher"

Those who have not experienced life and death cannot understand the feeling of grasping that one life-saving straw before death

Complaint! Zhang Yunxi quickly responded: "A mentor has harassed me!"

Three people stood inside the room. Zhang Yunxi looked at Director Li and continued to ask, "Why does he have to be destroyed?"

Director Li furrowed his brow and asked, "Are you the one from last night...?"

The crane operator made an OK gesture, utilizing the semi-automatic assistance system, and a single person completed the operation of two booms, throwing Zhu Qizhen onto a pile of scrap parts

"Isn't the academy going to repair it? Why destroy it?" Zhang Yunxi asked in astonishment

"Where are you going?" Kaka shouted, asking.

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But why does he stand in front of Zhang Yunxi? Because he regards the latter as his student, and he has a sense of responsibility

"Certainly!" Zhang Yunxi replied, bracing herself.

Director Li paused for a moment and gently corrected, "This is not about killing; it is merely about addressing the issue in a reasonable manner. The decision made by the management office does not violate any regulations governing AI personnel, and we will also report it to the relevant departments."

Four hours later, heavy rain suddenly began to fall from the sky

Zhang Yunxi looked at the body of Zhu Qizhen suspended in mid-air, feeling a surge of emotions that were difficult to articulate. However, he was also well aware that the individuals before him were merely staff members; they were simply following orders and had no decision-making power.

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Do you have any matters to discuss

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Director Li smiled and said: "Hehe, currently, apart from you, no other student has come to the administration to question our handling of this matter! This student, you must understand that the ownership of Zhu Qizhen belongs to the institution. We acquired it to provide quality educational services to the students. When its lifespan is over, it should rightfully be destroyed"

Qingshan Theological Seminary began experimenting with the integration of AI personnel and robots into educational roles six years ago, with the intention of fostering a technological atmosphere within the institution. Additionally, in certain specialized courses, AI personnel may outperform regular teachers.

"Yes, I am the student who was attacked on the basketball court," Zhang Yunxi immediately replied, "Last night, Teacher Zhu saved me"

He is not at the end of his life; he can be repaired!" Zhang Yunxi argued passionately, "Why is the hospital unwilling to save him?

Zhang Yunxi could not understand the other person's words, and was even somewhat angry, because he did not know whether the so-called new Teacher Wang and Teacher Zhou were truly well-integrated. However, he was very clear that without Zhu Qizhen last night, he would definitely have perished.

Director Li looked at Zhang Yunxi and patiently explained: "Student Zhang, your family bought a Hongqi sedan ten years ago. After driving it for 300,000 kilometers, the engine suddenly failed, and it is now out of warranty. If you want to repair it, not only will you need to replace the engine with a new one, but you will also have to replace all the new parts that match it. The cost of buying a new car is far less than the cost of repairing it. So, what would you choose?"

In the case of Li Yun, Zhang Yunxi and *Tu* have long experienced a dramatic shift in their perception of AI individuals. He is well aware that these intelligent "special groups" are certainly not just a string of code or a simple program; in a certain sense, they are indeed alive.

Academy, at the entrance of the medical department

Zhang Yunxi looked at the other party and immediately stepped forward: "Hello, Director Li, I am not here to complain about the AI tutor; I would like to inquire about the handling plan regarding Teacher Zhu Qizhen."

In fact, this initiative is very popular among students, who find it refreshing. As a result, the college has gradually increased the number of AI tutors and has established an on-campus AI Management Office to regulate and manage AI tutors and robotic instructors

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Boss, its legs have grown a bit longer, making it easy to get stuck against the wall of the carriage, and we can't close the door

In the office, a middle-aged man dressed in a suit sits slowly lowering his teacup: "This classmate...!"

Last night, Zhu Qizhen turned around without hesitation and delivered a punch, providing Zhang Yunxi with not only assistance in terms of strength but also an absolute sense of psychological security.

The staff member stood up with a serious demeanor and led Zhang Yunxi towards the innermost office.

A sound of footsteps was heard as Kaka ran in with Zhouzhou, awkwardly smiling at the staff and saying, "We are together"

Zhang Yunxi ran breathlessly to the side of the crane and asked the staff, "Hello, may I ask if you are preparing to send it away for destruction?"

Use a cutting machine to saw off the piston connection and remove the legs. A robust man pushed the door open and got out of the car, waving his hand and instructing, "Hurry up!"

Zhang Yunxi was taken aback

I am going to the management office!" Zhang Yunxi replied while running.

Director Li's expression did not change much; he replied softly, "This is the result of the management's discussion. Its kinetic energy core has been stolen, and the core chamber is damaged by eighty percent... Therefore, we have decided to destroy part of its body, and any usable parts will be returned to the factory"

This garbage graveyard is its final resting place

Step on it

Director Li suddenly felt that this student was quite stubborn and replied with a hint of helplessness: "Yes, this is the decision of the management office"

Near the Medical Department, in the on-campus AI Management Office, Zhang Yunxi stood in front of the work desk and bent down to ask: "Hello, may I ask which office is directly in charge of the AI mentors?"

"I am not sure about that; it is a decision made by the AI Management Office of the academy," replied the robust man, leaning forward and shouting to the others, "Hurry up!"

He is the one who saved himself! Especially when Zhang Yunxi recalls the moment Zhu Qizhen fell, as well as the scene when the black-clad man shot and shattered the core cabin out of revenge, he is filled with deep guilt.

Zhang Yunxi paused briefly before turning around and leaving

Director Li, I believe you may not be aware that for many students, Zhu Qizhen is not merely an AI entity; he is also our teacher! If it weren't for him last night, I might have been in grave danger. " Zhang Yunxi argued somewhat emotionally, "He was robbed of his core energy in order to protect me.

This is also why Teacher Zhu's "combat ability" displayed during the fight with the man in black was not particularly formidable. This is because it has been repeatedly cut by a certain *illustration* and is merely an auxiliary AI tutor within the school.

It is merely a tool that serves you and me, not fundamentally different in nature from your car or microwave. The only distinction is that it may occasionally make a witty remark during teaching, displaying a bit more personality, but that is merely the programmed code set by the manufacturer. Director Li slowly stood up and said with a smile, "Without Teacher Zhu, there will still be Teacher Wang and Teacher Zhou! The academy will arrange for more advanced and integrative new friends to join you, so you need not worry at all"

Within a certain hospital in Mingzhu City

Director Li paused for a moment and waved his hand at the staff

Director Li seemed unaware of Zhang Yunxi's emotional changes and gently reassured, "This student, I believe you have understood my words, you may go back now, I still have work to do"

Dr. Liang An removed the ventilator and urgently said to the doctor: "I... I request to speak with Old Pang... Quickly... Connect me to him."

This uncle... please save Teacher Zhu, okay... I beg you! Zhu Zhu roughly understood the conversation between the two and broke down in tears on the spot

Although Zhu Qizhen had only interacted with Zhang Yunxi twice and their conversation did not exceed ten sentences, the former held significant weight in the latter's heart

"Do not saw off Teacher Zhu's legs!" Zhou Zhou cried as she ran out, but was stopped by Ka Ka: "He is a good person... he is doing this to protect us..."

After the management discussion meeting concluded, although the AI mentor was not completely eliminated, it was subjected to more "rigorous" management regulations. For instance, just a few days ago, many lethal and hazardous devices and functions, along with the *manual*, were dismantled from Zhu Qizhen's body and system, and even the core energy was locked at a specific value.

Inside the vehicle, a robustly built man replied lazily, "Yes. Come on, could you please step aside, student? Be careful of the crane arm hitting you."

The staff nodded in acknowledgment and left after closing the door

Outside the suburbs, within a third-party dismantling facility, staff members dressed in dark blue uniforms waved their hands and shouted: "Just throw it in pile number 3, and we will handle it tomorrow"

Hmm? The staff was taken aback: "Are you sure?"

Zhang Yunxi slowly raised her head to look at him: "The decision to destroy him is irrevocable, isn't it?"

The academy is not an ordinary private enterprise; if such an incident were to occur, the institution would bear significant social responsibility. Consequently, the leadership within the institution has engaged in several discussions on this matter. However, a considerable portion of individuals still believes that technology and life are always progressing forward, and one cannot entirely negate the exploration of a new field due to an extreme individual incident

Zhang Yunxi frowned at the other party and urgently questioned, "This is equivalent to killing him!"

The torrential rain poured down, and the metallic sheen of Zhu Qizhen's body dimmed, allowing the heavy rain to wash over him and the fierce wind to batter his damaged frame. Inside his core energy chamber, a dirty doll was still stuffed.

He is wise; his judgment of danger is the same as that of a human, or even stronger

However, a sensational incident occurred recently involving the Li Yun case, where an AI killed the Zhang Zhitao family of three, sparking widespread discussion. This has caused considerable concern among many conservative administrators within the school. They are apprehensive that their AI mentors might develop divergent thinking and, under certain specific circumstances, could go out of control and harm students