Chapter 6: The Theatrical Youth

Indeed, flying swords. Quite a fantastical concept

I am indeed an alien

"You are not human at all. I donated blood just last month." Gu Tao pulled out his blood donation certificate from his pocket and threw it in front of Xin Chen: "Moreover, don't you think there's something off about you? If I am a giant panda, then you are a golden monkey."

Gu Tao was taken aback: "Is that all?"

Why are you showing this to me? We have only known each other for one day

Do you often go around telling others that you can use your... what sword?

Xin Chen pointed at Gu Tao, his face full of anger. Although the two had only known each other for two days, this guy actually lost his temper like this, looking somewhat foolish and completely lacking the emotional intelligence of a normal person

What is the difference! Gu Tao pouted and said: "According to my investigation, there is no one on Earth who can make five hundred seventy grams of metal float in the air without the aid of any equipment"

Stop messing around, be good

Alright, forget I asked. You must ensure that you do not disclose my secret

After Gu Tao finished asking this question, he felt a bit regretful, Xin Chen... According to the social investigation conducted on him yesterday, this person does not just have few friends; he has absolutely no friends at all, a true solitary star, completely alone

Thus, it can be said that outsiders are indeed outsiders. Gu Tao's home planet belongs to a Type II civilization, which has a radiation range of 50,000 light-years. The reason they are so fascinated and obsessed with the discovery of Earth is that within their radiation range, Earth is the only civilization with the potential to evolve into a higher civilization. Other planets are either still in a primitive unicellular life state or have just begun to develop an atmosphere.

Understood, this is probably a senior-level recluse. He has never been to school, and all his knowledge has been acquired from that old man who has usurped his family fortune. For most of his life, he has only been learning how to make that 570 grams of metal fly. Therefore, even though he is a native of Earth, his understanding of this world is even less than that of Gu Tao, who has only been here for six years.

The flying sword, its name is Dream Bear, the allusion originates from the tale of the flying bear entering King Wen's dream

Gu Tao patted his shoulder: "Alright, it's best if no one believes it. I tell everyone I'm an alien, and no one will investigate me. They will just think there's something wrong with my mind, just like your demon-slaying and monster-subduing."

I do not listen, I do not listen

However, this individual's learning ability and capacity to accept new things are indeed among the strongest. He can quickly accept the fact that Gu Tao is an alien and can even understand Gu Tao's purpose for coming here through a simple description.

Then you say, what is that thing

Xin Chen picked up the flying sword that had been rewrapped in cloth on the table and looked at it: "Is there really none?"

Xin Chen thought for a moment and pointed to the empty space in front of Gu Tao, saying: "Boss, how much are the cucumbers"

I suddenly felt a bit scared. Xin Chen gasped: "I really didn't expect that you are not human."

"No," the old man said, "you must not speak carelessly, as it may bring about your own demise." Xin Chen spread his hands innocently and replied, "But I feel that even if I spoke, no one would believe me."

To determine with certainty and assurance

But I truly have the ability to subdue demons and vanquish evil spirits

How do you know? Perhaps there are other aliens hiding here just like you

Bring three jin

No! Gu Tao believes that this is merely an elaborate explanation to avoid silencing him, absolutely not due to any special fate, nor because he thinks this person is incapable and needs societal care

You don't have many friends, do you

There is nothing left, what else is there to say

Xin Chen hesitated for a moment, then gently nodded: "But you promise me, you cannot casually pass it on to others, and you must not use it for bad deeds. I will keep the door clean. Also, there must be a formal apprenticeship ceremony; I can accept disciples on behalf of the master. And also..."

Although Gu Tao did not quite understand, as an investigator, he had an innate curiosity about things that puzzled him. Therefore, after listening, he quietly leaned over the counter and said to Xin Chen: "In that case, can you teach me how it works? It won't be of any use anyway, but I am particularly curious about how this theological theory is applied in real life."

Then let us simulate your usual communication, for example, if I were a vegetable seller, how would you speak

The old man said, "In our lineage, there are three unique skills: observing the aura, observing the color, and observing the countenance. Observing the aura means to perceive a person's vital energy and lifelessness; observing the color means to look at a person's expression in their eyes, using it to judge their intentions; observing the countenance means to examine a person's facial features. Your facial features do not suggest that you are a bad person"

"It's not too bad; I usually go out to buy some things, and also when I collect rent," Xin Chen said with a serious expression. "Isn't this all about communicating with people?"

In fact, I am an alien

Hahaha, this expression is already outdated, you are too behind the times

Gu Tao patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you provide food and accommodation, I will not leave."

The tone of the two individuals is unremarkable, but if someone had witnessed the scene just now, they would likely not think that these two people were lacking in intelligence. At the very least, the flying sword could still be concealed with magic, but Gu Tao's set of armor, which is clearly not of Earthly technology, leaves no room for explanation.

There is a theory on Earth that humans evolved from nature, but this hypothesis has long been debunked on the home planet. While the emergence of a single human civilization can be considered a coincidence, is it also a coincidence that there are a total of thirty-two known human civilizations in the entire galaxy

Good!" Xin Chen gritted his teeth and nodded

You..." Gu Tao looked at him and said: "Is it that you rarely communicate with others?"

The situation is as follows, please allow me to explain

In fact, this requirement is simply superfluous. Imagine a person who is a true loner going out and telling others that he has just hired an Iron Man; do you think anyone would believe him? Normal people probably wouldn't believe it, right? Similarly, if Gu Tao were to go out and say, "I have someone who can make swords fly," the effect would likely be the same. It's like when he openly declares his identity as an alien, yet no one believes him. Normal people probably wouldn't believe it, right? And if Gu Tao were to go out and say, "I have someone who can make swords fly," the effect would likely be the same. It's like when he openly declares his identity as an alien, yet no one believes him.

But let him be foolish; Gu Tao actually patiently explained it to him. He himself couldn't even figure out why this was happening. Could it be true love? Or is it fate?

Three yuan and fifty cents

Gu Tao can ascertain that Xin Chen's thought process is somewhat abnormal; his attention can easily be drawn to some peculiar aspects, leading him to utter some rather strange remarks

Are you not going to leave? I feel a special connection with you, the kind that is instant. I... I don't have many friends

As for whether there are other extraterrestrial beings here, Gu Tao can assertively tell him "impossible," because any unauthorized actions within the radiation range of a higher civilization would be tantamount to declaring war. Throughout the entire galaxy, no civilization would be foolish enough to engage in conflict with a Type II civilization. As for the higher Type I civilization, it only exists theoretically; there is such a notion in academic circles. A Type II civilization is already the highest form of civilization in the evolutionary process, capable of long-distance interstellar travel and waging interstellar wars. Type I civilizations, as recorded in literature, are those beings that created humanity. No civilization would be foolish enough to engage in conflict with a Type II civilization, and the higher Type I civilization only exists theoretically, as stated in academic discourse. A Type II civilization is already the highest form of civilization in the evolutionary process, capable of long-distance interstellar travel and waging interstellar wars, while Type I civilizations are those beings that created humanity as recorded in literature.

"My goodness! Are there really aliens?" Xin Chen exclaimed, wide-eyed as he circled Gu Tao three times. "Is your true self sitting inside your current body, controlling it like driving a car?"

Gu Tao pushed aside the fingers he had already extended to his face and said: "Watch fewer movies. If there were non-human races, Earth would have been destroyed long ago. There are no non-human races in the entire galaxy."

What else is there? Speak quickly

In other words, this individual is very intelligent, although there are some issues with his thought processes, but this is a different concept from intelligence quotient

But I am not an alien

"Go ahead!" After Xin Chen finished speaking, he took out the bag of dog food from the counter: "You eat first, then give me the five yuan, and I will go buy pancakes. We will share it equally."