The Imperial Astronomical Bureau is located in the Tianjing District of Dragon City, a place that requires taking a super high-speed elevator to reach. This area was once the location of the traveling palaces of many ancient emperors of Hua Country and is also the very heart of Dragon City. The terrain here is perilous, easy to defend but difficult to attack, with only a few limited major roads connecting to other urban districts.
Dragon City also expanded its scale to a super metropolis, based on the continuous expansion and construction upon the foundation of the Tianjing District.
Even in ancient times, the number of times Tianjing was successfully attacked from the outside was few and far between.
On the way to the Tianjing District, several boys well-versed in history were animatedly discussing the history of Tianjing.
"According to historical records, Tianjing fell eight times, and six of those were due to internal mutinies."
"But considering it’s a place with such treacherous terrain, surrounded by mountains, it makes sense as a military fortress; however, given the inconvenient transportation in ancient times, shouldn’t the development of towns have been quite slow?"
"This is the greatest unsolved mystery in the history of Hua Country, with many conflicting accounts."
"I know!"
Xia Nuo chimed in from the side:
"It’s because the citizens of Hua Country back then could operate a device similar to a hot air balloon flying boat called ’Celestial Boat,’ so transportation wasn’t as inconvenient as you imagine."
Her remarks immediately drew snickers from the boys, "Daring to cite such wild stories from the streets."
"Such a hot air balloon represents technology that even modern science cannot achieve; how could it have possibly existed in ancient times?"
"What’s impossible about it—maybe it’s a lost civilization!"
Xia Nuo said, "In the world of Warhammer, advancements in science and technology all depend on archaeological research to discover them."
"I advise you to read less science fiction, such improbable theories; to call them science fiction is an understatement—fantasy would not be an overstatement!"
Xia Nuo immediately retorted, "Damn it, why do you always refuse to imagine what could happen? When humanity first wanted to fly, weren’t the people around them also disdainful?"
"..."
The boys paused, exchanged glances with one another, and then started stammering:
"Anyhow, super ancient civilizations are just too sci-fi…"
"What’s important is not the ancient civilization itself!"
Xia Nuo said earnestly, "What’s important is your attitude towards the future!"
"If all you do is deny that these things can’t be done, then what’s the point of coming to Zhendan Academy, to learn the most cutting-edge knowledge? Isn’t it to come here to change the world?"
"Ah…"
Although Xia Nuo didn’t have Fang You’s talent—Convince with Reason—her solemn lecturing was indeed imposing and at least managed to bluff these two boys…
Fang You really enjoyed watching Xia Nuo debate, her responses chaotic but slaughtering in all directions.
The adorable and charming villain, Nuo Nuo…
Hmm!
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"Hey, so you two made up that quickly… Childhood friends truly are a wondrous breed."
Xu Lingyi said with a smile, "May I ask our class leader, any contribution from me in this matter?"
"There is."
Fang You nodded his head, "You actually were a help."
"Then how do you plan to repay me?"
"Make a request, I will help with any reasonable demands."
Xu Lingyi immediately patted Fang You on the shoulder and said, "Could you cover for me during the activity class later? I’m planning to go to the Tianjing District to meet an old friend."
"I’m very interested in the underlying operational logic of this wristband, and I find it hard to crack the encryption by myself. My friend used to be a senior software engineer at Star Sea Technology; she might have some ideas, and I want to ask her in person..."
Xu Lingyi was saying this when he was caught by Fang You’s reaction and, poking him in the arm, joked:
"Why do you look so disbelieving that I’m actually serious?"
Fang You explained, "Hacking into the commercial secrets of technology companies, if you violate commercial terms, the risks involved are terrifying. Do you understand the consequences?"
"Of course I understand these... otherwise, why would I become a hacker? Daring to challenge authority is the real spirit of cyberpunk."
Xu Lingyi said, "Besides, I’m an underage Super Hacker after all; adults couldn’t do much to me. All you need to do is create an opportunity for me to leave the group; even if we’re discovered, I’ll at most be reprimanded for acting on my own. They won’t suspect you…"
"I’ll find an opportunity to help you," Fang You nodded. He could help with this extent of a favor, and he himself was very interested in the technology of Star Sea Technology; after all, it represented the cutting edge of the era’s development.
"Okay, that’s the spirit! Worthy of the man I set my sights on."
Xu Lingyi patted Fang You’s arm, "Then I’ll be counting on you when the time comes!"
After greeting Xu Lingyi and parting ways, Xia Nuo now came over to Fang You’s side.
"Were you and Lingyi discussing some secret operation?"
"Sort of,"
Fang You said, "But don’t ask about it for now, I will tell you when the time is right."
The matter wasn’t child’s play after all, the accompanying risks were also worth paying attention to.
"Okay, I won’t ask."
After reconciling with Fang You, Xia Nuo had become very cooperative with him.
After all, she trusted him completely.
Later on, Xia Nuo thought for a moment and then said:
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"Right, You You, what do you think about what I just said... do you agree?"
"I think what you said makes a lot of sense. First, humans have to believe in something, only then can it possibly happen. Otherwise, it will always remain in science fiction novels."
"Right... I think so too."
As Xia Nuo spoke, she suddenly seemed a bit conflicted, "But after saying all that, I feel like I’m not being very down-to-earth."
"How so?"
"Up to now, I’ve been working hard to get into Zhendan, but I feel like I’m still lacking in theoretical understanding related to my desired profession of an astronaut."
Clutching her fists, Xia Nuo continued, "I came to Zhendan Academy’s winter camp with the determination to become an astronaut. This time I’m definitely going to study the knowledge related to the profession of astronaut on my own initiative—"
"Today, it seems an astronaut who participated in the first moon landing will lead us on a tour of the Astronomical Observatory..."
"Yes, yes, that’s Sister Lin Xiao! She’s also Hua Country’s first woman to land on the Moon, let me tell you about her many interesting experiences during her growth..."
Xia Nuo kept talking nonstop to Fang You, knowing even more than him about various space-related trivia and articulating it more clearly.
Because only Fang You knew.
Nuo Nuo really wanted to go to the Moon.
This dream was something Xia Nuo mentioned to Fang You when she was five years old.
Although it began with a pure wish, her obsession with the Moon, love for the stars, and longing for the universe hadn’t diminished but only grown stronger since then.
Whenever she talked about it, Xia Nuo would go on without end.
Only the knowledgeable Fang You, who was at her side, could keep up with her pace, making him a great listener.
The group followed Yue Yipei and several other older students to a massive entrance gateway, and upon seeing the colossal elevator in front of them, everyone couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.
That’s when Senior Lu Chuan began his explanation:
"What you see before you is the entrance to Tianjing District—"
"A 1300-meter-tall elevator, it’s one of the tallest and largest-capacity super elevators in the world. It’s referred to as one of them because there are nine more elevators like this around the Tianjing District."
"Damn, that’s freaking awesome!"
"Although I’ve seen it on TV before, experiencing it up close like this is totally different... it feels surreal to be in the presence of such a thing."
"You You, did you know!"
Xia Nuo, tugging at Fang You’s sleeve, said, "These super elevators in the Tianjing District are trials in preparation for the future space elevator project, which is meant to link Earth with the Moon so that anyone can take an elevator up there!"
Speaking, Xia Nuo couldn’t help but express her admiration, "If there were really such a space elevator between the Earth and the Moon, imagine how convenient it would be for transporting goods and for tourism..."
The colossal structure that appeared before them was indeed an astonishing sight, even for the worldly Fang You.
Just as Nuo Nuo had just reflected on herself, Fang You also felt the need to prepare himself for even grander goals.
Using Emperor Youyou’s top-notch talent just to make money would indeed be a rather uninspired and unambitious wish.
Should he also start planning the development in fields related to his talents in technology?
[You’ve personally experienced the rapidly advancing technology of this world, and it’s left you contemplative. You gain +200 Knowledge Energy]