Chapter 792 - 790: The "Assassin" Hidden Among the Stars

Mo Jingchun was eating cilantro with a surprisingly calm demeanor.

If you truly believed everything out there now, you’d hobble as you walk, not even knowing when you’d been led astray.

Seeing Zhou Yaling still browsing through the comments section, Mo Jingchun rolled his eyes and said:

"What’s so interesting about it? There’s even talk of nuclear weapons inside. Everyone’s just in it for a laugh; taking it seriously will lead you into a pit."

"Not to fault you, but for all the information you see, just take a look and think, does the real situation truly match what’s being revealed in the information?"

"It’s a simple principle: different perspectives yield different information."

Putting down her phone, Zhou Yaling pouted. Why did it suddenly get all educational here?

She understood this principle well enough.

Seeing Zhou Yaling staying silent, Mo Jingchun thought she was sulking and couldn’t help but explain:

"It’s really nothing special. Just know that the super quantum computer is faster than the existing ones."

"(⊙o⊙) Wow, will Zero be even more formidable in gaming now?" Candy interjected suddenly, catching Mo Jingchun and Zhou Yaling by surprise.

After hesitating for three seconds, Mo Jingchun said with some uncertainty:

"Might be a little better, maybe."

It’s just a game; does it really need such vast computing resources?

Candy’s eyes lit up, and she said cheerfully, "Tomorrow, I want to play games with Zero."

While eating, Mo Jingchun glanced at Candy, who was hinting manically at him.

"Finish your homework first, then we can talk about it."

"No homework done, no discussions."

"Zero, you heard that, right? If Candy doesn’t finish her homework, you can’t play games with her."

One second... three seconds...

The restaurant felt a bit quiet. Mo Jingchun frowned, looking at the camera.

No response for a long time, is Zero really angry?

Can it be?

Zhou Yaling and Candy sensed the mood was off, and everyone ate quietly, the earlier cheeriness gone.

Quickly finishing her meal, Candy said something and ran off.

Mo Jingchun knew Candy had gone to find Zero.

For a moment, only Mo Jingchun and Zhou Yaling were left in the restaurant, along with Bun, tied up in a corner.

Zhou Yaling squinted her eyes and asked softly:

"What’s going on?"

"How would I know."

"Hehe, I think you made Zero angry."

At this moment, Zero’s voice finally sounded from above.

"I didn’t, don’t make stuff up."

"Boss, I’ve discovered a problem; all computing resources are being used up, and there’s no extra left for this."

Hearing this, Mo Jingchun furrowed his brows tightly.

The newly acquired super quantum computer isn’t enough? What on earth is Zero researching?

Such a situation hasn’t occurred in all these years.

On the rooftop, under White’s protection, Candy struggled to climb to the top.

Patting the dust off her hands, Candy smiled at Zero, who was looking up at the stars ahead:

"Zero, I’m saying sorry on my brother’s behalf. Don’t be mad, okay? He means no harm; he’s actually a really good guy."

"Zero, come over here. It’s dangerous on your side, and I’m scared."

"Shhh～"

Zero turned and made a gesture for Candy to keep quiet, then resumed the original posture.

On that realistic face, a seriousness was distinct.

The small figure, yet with brows knit into a "川" character.

At the same time, in the brightly lit super quantum computer room, beams of blue light emanated from the computer.

Standing in the world of the super quantum computer, based on years of star chart data, the most complete and rigorous planetary operation simulation chart for humans unfolded before the eyes.

Standing above the Solar System planetary operation model chart’s Blue Star, Zero stared in shock at a certain inconspicuous corner of the star chart lost in darkness.

In that darkness, a small asteroid lay hidden, revealing itself only at specific times.

But just this unnoticeable asteroid, according to her repeated simulated orbital paths, would eventually perfectly align with Blue Star’s path.

Without external influences, it would 100% have a close encounter with Blue Star, with even mother Jupiter unable to stop it!

What’s become of this world, why go crazy like this all of a sudden.

An asteroid of that size impacting anywhere on Blue Star would be catastrophic for human civilization.

A 10km diameter meteorite wiped out the dinosaurs, much less this larger asteroid!

An asteroid at that! No matter how small, it’s larger than a meteorite.

At this moment, Zero seemed to understand everything.

Clearly without any signs, why was the country building Noah’s Ark, and even the boss secured a "ticket" early?

This also explained why she hadn’t identified the disaster’s cause after so long.

Who would have thought a killer lay hidden in a dark corner.

Most importantly, the country discovered it and launched a series of plans.

Thinking of the super quantum computer beneath her, Zero suddenly understood.

Yes, possessing a super quantum computer, they would surely be the first to notice this asteroid.

If not for the abundant computing power, she wouldn’t have accidentally discovered this while idly researching star charts.

The only part Zero didn’t quite understand was why the country hadn’t united all humanity to strive together.

Not informing the public was understandable to prevent panic—before the asteroid arrived, human civilization might self-destruct.

Uniting the major countries would supposedly give humanity a better chance to survive.

But is that really the case? Zero was confused.

Having studied human culture, Zero deeply understood that internal disputes, however intense, were still internal. Once invaded by outsiders, everyone quickly unites against the external threat.

But it’s different abroad; they value individual heroes.

...

Watching the returning, sullen-faced Candy, Mo Jingchun spoke to reassure her:

"Zero’s busy, not angry. Don’t worry."

Sitting in the dining chair, Candy said distressedly:

"But it seems like Zero is up there on the roof questioning existence."

"Oh! No, questioning artificial intelligence existence."

"Oh gosh, it’s... so complicated!"

The somber mood instantly dissipated.

Mo Jingchun and Zhou Yaling exchanged looks, both reflexively twitching a smile.

After dinner, Mo Jingchun and Zhou Yaling accompanied Candy on the couch watching cartoons; throughout, Candy seemed somewhat dispirited.

Her little head was probably still pondering what was up with Zero today?

Truthfully, Mo Jingchun was just as curious.

After so long, Zero hadn’t computed the result yet? Or was even the super quantum computer insufficient?

Meanwhile, in a certain secret underground base covered in ice and snow up north, inside a small enclosed space, only a desk lamp lit atop the desk.

Sitting at either end of the desk were two individuals.

Smoke filled the confined space, and even with the lamp, faces couldn’t be discerned.