I Have an All-Knowing Mirror

Chapter 95: Big Shot

In the vast Universe, danger and opportunity coexisted.

It was just that danger accounted for the vast majority of it.

As for opportunities?

Compared to the perils, they were naturally pitifully scarce.

It was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

But in Su Yuan's eyes, this was not a problem.

Through the gray mirror, Su Yuan could accurately lock onto every opportunity and safely avoid all risks.

"What a pity..."

Su Yuan looked at the expansive Universe and the sky full of stars.

Yet, he was powerless to do anything about it.Even though he knew countless treasures were buried within the sea of stars, he simply didn't have the ability to retrieve them.

Without reaching the level of a Level 10 Starry Sky Lifeform, it was fundamentally impossible to survive for long in the harsh environment of the Universe, let alone cross millions or tens of millions of light-years to hunt for treasure.

As for building an interstellar spacecraft? The efficiency was too slow, even if Su Yuan possessed the top interstellar universal spacecraft construction blueprints in the entire Universe.

Blue Star's industrial infrastructure capabilities were far too low. It was absolutely impossible to replicate them. Even building the lowest-grade interstellar spacecraft would take years.

And relying on the lowest-grade interstellar spacecraft to traverse millions or tens of millions of light-years?

Even if he relied on the gray mirror to avoid the countless risks along the way, the speed would still be far too slow.

"The Universal Human Empire's virtual network..."

Su Yuan's expression shifted slightly.

The so-called Universal Human Empire's virtual network was similar to Blue Star's internet.

Except the former's coverage area spanned all the Universal Human Empires.

In the vast Universe, the human race had established a total of thirty-six Universal Human Empires.

Among these thirty-six, there were twenty-three Low-tier Universal Human Empires, ten Mid-tier Universal Human Empires, and three High-tier Universal Human Empires.

Low-tier, Mid-tier, and High-tier Universal Human Empires were ranked from weakest to strongest.

Even the weakest Low-tier Universal Human Empire was an existence far surpassing Blue Star. The Territory it governed had a diameter exceeding eight hundred million light-years, covering 231,834 galaxies, and encompassing countless resource planets, life planets, and more.

A great deal of information surfaced in Su Yuan's mind. This was all intelligence he had obtained by questioning the gray mirror, pulling back a corner of the curtain on the mysterious Universe.

As for a Mid-tier Universal Human Empire, its strength and governed Territory far exceeded that of a Low-tier Universal Human Empire... As for the High-tier Universal Human Empires, they were the Heaven-Sustaining Pillars of the human race.

Over the long river of time, the thirty-three Low-tier and Mid-tier Universal Human Empires experienced rises and falls.

But the three great High-tier Universal Human Empires had always endured.

"To make it easier for the human race to govern such expansive Territories, the Universal Human Empire's virtual network was born."

"The virtual network covers the thirty-six great Universal Human Empires. Within its coverage area, connecting to the virtual network enables instantaneous communication."

"Even if separated by tens of millions or billions of light-years, this holds true."

Su Yuan's expression remained calm. It was precisely because of the Universal Human Empire's virtual network that the human race had become a hegemon of the Universe.

Through the gray mirror, Su Yuan knew that the virtual network was not just a simple web, but was supported by some sort of underlying universal rules.

Otherwise, it would have been shattered by alien powerhouses long ago.

After all, outside the thirty-six great Universal Human Empires, there were many alien factions that coveted the human race's virtual network.

"Currently, the Territory where Blue Star is located falls within the borders of the Mid-tier Universal Human Empire known as the 'Canglan Empire.' The Multi-eyed Clan is a faction within the Canglan Empire, and the strongest individual in their race is a Starry Sky Lifeform at the peak stage."

Su Yuan's thoughts raced.

The Multi-eyed Clan was the extraterrestrial faction that had set its sights on Blue Star. They ruled over one hundred and ninety-seven life planets and three hundred and thirty-six resource planets. In total, their race boasted one thousand, three hundred, and seventy-three Starry Sky Lifeforms.

"If I could connect to the Universal Human Empire's virtual network, things would be much more convenient, it's just..."

Su Yuan shook his head slightly. There were two ways to connect to the network. The first was for a peak-stage Starry Sky Lifeform to use their massive mind force to capture the virtual network's fluctuations in the Universe, thereby achieving a connection.

Of course, this connection method required passing a Soul fluctuation audit. Only human powerhouses and authorized Soul fluctuations could successfully connect.

The second way... was to rely on external devices, such as virtual cabins or virtual helmets.

However, these external devices required a crucial key material, and this material did not exist on Blue Star.

Even by utilizing the 'matter conversion' technology provided by the gray mirror to forcibly synthesize this material, it would still take six or seven years.

"Take it slow. As long as I wait for that Interstellar Colonial Ship to arrive, I'll have everything."

Su Yuan reined in his thoughts and looked toward the distant starry sky, right at the location of that Interstellar Colonial Ship.

The arrival of the Interstellar Colonial Ship in two or three years would be an unprecedented disaster for every living being on Blue Star.

Because along with it would come a great massacre sweeping across the entire planet.

But in Su Yuan's eyes, it was an opportunity—an opportunity that could help him smoothly integrate into the Universe.

After continuing to familiarize himself with the strength of a Level 5 Lifeform for a while, Su Yuan descended.

Modu, Jinshan Villa District, Villa No. 66.

Su Yuan sat on the living room sofa, lost in thought.

"Xiaolan, have you had someone tidy up the villa?" Su Yuan asked casually.

"Master, everything has been handled according to your instructions. All traces have been cleared,"

AI Xiaolan's voice immediately rang out.

"Mhm."

Su Yuan nodded.

The reason he needed to tidy up the villa was that Professor Qin had returned to the country and would be arriving at the front door in twenty minutes.

Professor Qin, seventy-three years old, a former professor at Modu University, an expert in life sciences, and also the owner of this property in the Jinshan Villa District.

It was just that two or three years ago, Professor Qin had gone across the ocean for the sake of his son, only returning to the Xia Nation today.

"Professor Qin..."

Su Yuan's thoughts drifted. Two or three years ago, he had posed as a student from Modu University. Utilizing the methods provided by the gray mirror, he successfully won Professor Qin's favor and moved into Villa No. 66.

For the Su Yuan of that time, having a stable, secure, and undisturbed residence was quite important.

And Professor Qin's Villa No. 66 was one of the most suitable residences the gray mirror had provided back then.

Now, two or three years had passed in a flash. Su Yuan had grown from a young man who had to consult the gray mirror multiple times for every action to ensure no flaws were left behind,

transforming in one leap into the ruler controlling the entire Blue Star.

The current Su Yuan could make any place on Blue Star his residence as long as he desired it. The White House? The Forbidden City? As long as he was willing, he could move in right now.

"Time really flies..."

Su Yuan felt quite emotional in his heart.

Even though he had known about the changes beforehand through the gray mirror, actually experiencing them still filled his mind with countless thoughts.

Nineteen minutes later.

Su Yuan stood up from the sofa and went to wait at the villa's main gate.

Before long, the doorbell rang.

Su Yuan didn't need to check the surveillance to know it was Professor Qin.

In truth, Professor Qin had iris and fingerprint authorization for the villa. As the true owner, he could have just walked right in.

However, out of politeness and a worry that he might startle Su Yuan, he specifically chose to ring the doorbell. Su Yuan stepped forward and opened the door, immediately seeing the white-haired Professor Qin.

Compared to two or three years ago, Professor Qin had aged considerably.

Su Yuan knew the main reason behind this was because of the professor's son.

Two or three years ago, Professor Qin had traveled across the ocean with the goal of persuading his son to return to the Xia Nation and serve his country.

But the result was obvious. Professor Qin's son had his work and family across the ocean. His job in particular, working for the Rosc Foundation, offered benefits, compensation, and a status that were considered top-tier over there.

Most importantly, some jobs couldn't be quit simply because one wanted to. Having signed the relevant non-disclosure agreements, he was completely bound by circumstances beyond his control.

"Professor Qin,"

Su Yuan greeted him immediately upon seeing him.

"Haichuan."

A smile appeared on Professor Qin's face. Even though two or three years had passed, he still remembered the fake name Su Yuan had used back then, showing just how deep an impression he had left.

"You haven't changed much over these past few years, but I've grown much older."

Professor Qin looked Su Yuan up and down, feeling deeply moved.

Over the past two years, he had exhausted every possible method to persuade his son, all to no avail. Now, Professor Qin was left feeling disheartened.

In the end, Professor Qin had come to understand his son; after all, a good job was not easy to find.

"I've changed a lot, too,"

Su Yuan replied truthfully.

Although there were no visible changes on the outside, his internal physical structure and more had evolved so much that he could hardly be considered the same species as he was two or three years ago.

"Hahaha, everyone changes."

Professor Qin let out a relieved laugh.

The two chatted for a bit before moving into the living room.

"Haichuan, you've been very thoughtful." Professor Qin glanced around, noticing that everything looked exactly the same as when he left. It was clearly because Su Yuan had carefully maintained it during his stay.

"Professor Qin, I've lived here for a total of two and a half years. The rent is fifty thousand a month, and I've already transferred it to you," Su Yuan stated.

"Forget it, forget it," Professor Qin immediately shook his head.

In truth, when he rented this villa to Su Yuan for fifty thousand a month back then, it was mostly just a symbolic gesture. Now that he saw the house had been taken care of so perfectly, how could he possibly accept rent?

Compared to that bit of rent money, Professor Qin valued Su Yuan as a person far more.

"We can't just forget it," Su Yuan shook his head, then asked, "Professor Qin, how did things go with your trip abroad?"

"Sigh... that brat absolutely refuses to come back."

Professor Qin shook his head helplessly. "But I suppose he's right. In his situation, forcibly resigning to return home would require paying an astronomical penalty fee, and he'd be banned from working in his professional field for life. The price is simply too high..."

"I see."

Su Yuan nodded slightly.

In reality, he had already learned the exact details of Professor Qin and his son's situation from the gray mirror long ago.

"Professor Qin, do you want your son to return to the country?" Su Yuan asked casually.

"Let's just leave it be." Professor Qin shook his head, pushing the thought away.

Over the past two or three years, he had traveled to many places across the ocean and visited numerous friends, but the result was that there were no solutions.

The Rosc Foundation's grip on its employees was too overbearing, and they had deep connections locally. Let alone a Xia Nation citizen like Professor Qin, even important politicians and council members wouldn't dare offend the boss of the Rosc Foundation.

"Alright, your son will be able to return home tomorrow," Su Yuan said after a brief thought.

The Rosc Foundation that Professor Qin's son worked for was founded by a Four-Eyed Level member of The Truth Society. The retention or dismissal of its employees was nothing more than a matter of a single word from Su Yuan.

Su Yuan still had quite a good impression of Professor Qin. He didn't mind offering a little help, provided it didn't affect his own plans.

"Haichuan, this matter has nothing to do with you. Please don't even think about getting involved," Professor Qin said, shaking his head.

The Rosc Foundation wasn't something he or 'Lin Haichuan' could deal with.

The two continued to chat for a bit longer.

Su Yuan then stood up and took his leave.

Professor Qin walked Su Yuan all the way to the door.

It wasn't until Su Yuan disappeared from sight that Professor Qin slapped his forehead. "I forgot to ask where Haichuan is doing his postgraduate studies now."

Two or three years had passed. In Professor Qin's eyes, Su Yuan should have graduated with his bachelor's degree by now. With the talent and intellect Su Yuan had displayed back then, he definitely should have continued on to a master's or even a Ph.D. program.

Just as Professor Qin was wondering whether he should call to ask.

His phone rang again.

'My son?'

Professor Qin glanced at the caller ID and answered the call.

Professor Qin originally thought his son, Qin Lu, was calling at this time to ask if he had arrived safely or something similar.

But the moment he picked up, he heard his son's voice filled with disbelief.

"Dad, who did you talk to? The boss of the Foundation just called me personally! He told me to return to the country and serve as the head of the Great Xia branch..."

Qin Lu was completely shocked.

"What?" Professor Qin was also somewhat dazed.

His son Qin Lu was just a low-level employee at the Rosc Foundation. Being dispatched elsewhere to act as a branch head? That was an incredibly lucrative position; who knew how many people were eyeing it.

After all, how glorious was it to be a regional executive? Status? Wealth? He would have it all.

But now.

This highly coveted position.

Had just fallen into his son's lap?

"I didn't..."

Professor Qin was just about to say he hadn't spoken to anyone, but then he recalled his conversation with Su Yuan, specifically the line: "Your son will be able to return home tomorrow."

At the time, Professor Qin thought Su Yuan was just joking and didn't pay it any mind.

But followed immediately by his son's phone call and its contents, it was hard for Professor Qin not to make the connection.

"It is simply Beyond Comprehension. I've never heard the boss speak to me like that," his son Qin Lu exclaimed in marvel.

The boss of the Rosc Foundation had always been known for his iron-blooded ruthlessness. Countless employees had been scolded so severely by him that they couldn't lift their heads for months.

But just now, the boss's tone on the phone was incredibly 'gentle'. He even arranged everything for him over the call, having already booked a plane ticket for tonight.

Furthermore, all the numerous benefits and arrangements for his arrival in Great Xia were thoroughly sorted out. He was overwhelmingly accommodating.

"What kind of person do you think could make your boss do something like that?"

Professor Qin fell silent for a moment before he couldn't help but ask.

"It's definitely a Big Shot," his son Qin Lu rolled his eyes over the phone. "At least in this country, they would be considered an absolute Big Shot. Ranked in the top fifty? Maybe even the top twenty!"

Qin Lu had once seen the Foundation's boss conversing with a local state senator. His attitude toward the senator was merely ordinary, nowhere near as polite as he had just been to him.

"A Big Shot..."

The scene of his earlier conversation with Su Yuan surfaced in Professor Qin's mind, and his heart remained turbulent for a long, long time.