Chapter 44 The Law of Voting

Inside the antique shop, Li Fengyin, Amy, Duan Hen, and Dong Yun魄, who was seated behind the counter, were all gazing at a map.

According to Dong Yun魄, this was a piece of sheepskin parchment left behind by an ancient entity, known as the [Map of Spiritual Objects].

The location of the Soul Suppression Hall was called [Zhoukou], situated about a dozen kilometers away from Panzhihua. It was a valley, and the legendary twin Soul Suppression Pagodas were located within it.

The Soul Suppression Hall had a long history, making it currently almost the oldest existing heritage site in the entirety of China.

"Then, see you tomorrow at the Shanhe Small Hotel."

With these words, Dong Yun魄 gently tapped a point within the city of Panzhihua, a location marked on the Map of Spiritual Objects.

When Li Fengyin and Amy left the antique shop, Duan Hen actually followed them out. "Fancy a stroll around the city? This is actually my first time here."

Li Fengyin turned to look at Duan Hen and smiled, "Me too."

"By the way, why is this young lady with you so quiet? She looks almost devoid of emotion."

Duan Hen asked probing, seeming to harbor a peculiar interest in Amy.

However, he received no response whatsoever.

Li Fengyin explained, "She is my sword attendant, and she has undergone professional training, which is why she generally maintains a emotionless appearance."

"....Are you telling a bad joke?"

The corners of Duan Hen's mouth twitched slightly before he finally said, "I'll go look around by myself then. The scenery here is quite nice."

And so they parted ways.

"That guy, Luoyu Duan Hen, is no weaker in strength than I am."

After the martial-artist-like teenager in his late teens departed, Amy uttered these words.

.........

The Miyi Terraced Fields featured layers upon layers of rice paddies distributed across the valley, complemented by abundant water pools. Li Fengyin and Amy watched barefoot farmers toiling away within the terraces.

On the nearby hillsides, there were also tea plantations. Being a northerners, Li Fengyin had never witnessed such scenery in all his memories.

Holding the Map of Spiritual Objects in his hand, he gave it a gentle tap, and the names of the crops in this terraced field appeared right on the map. Li Fengyin softly murmured, "It seems this Map of Spiritual Objects is dynamic, and even more imbued with... spirituality than modern mobile phone maps."

"Amy, do you need to eat?"

Li Fengyin asked with some curiosity, "It's already been nearly five days, and you haven't eaten a single bite of food."

"I possess an energy core," Amy replied softly. "Theoretically, it can sustain my consumption for over a hundred years..."

Glancing sideways at her 'master', her seemingly cold heart seemed to flutter slightly in response to Li Fengyin's concern, and Amy added, "Though, consuming some food is also acceptable."

Above the terraced fields, tourists came and went in a steady stream; this was also a famous scenic spot in Panzhihua.

By familiarizing himself with the local customs, Li Fengyin felt he had gained some understanding of southerners.

Still, he bought a bag of tea leaves. After all, since this was the place of origin, when he returned to Shangbei City, he could let Shen Liangxin taste them.

Amy, wearing her hood, was constantly collecting data. In her memories, there were only contents concerning the future; perhaps, she needed to input some current knowledge as well.

As dusk fell, the two returned to the city of Panzhihua. It had to be said that southern cities possessed a more gentle and delicate temperament. At night, one could almost hear the sound of rushing waters.

Ordering a portion of mutton rice noodles at the night market, Li Fengyin found it quite fascinating—it was his first time seeing mutton used as an ingredient in rice noodles. Taking a bite, the flavor was uniquely delightful.

The scene shifted to Tsinghua University in Shangbei City, specifically the underground laboratory. Shen Liangxin was once again conducting research alone. Frowning slightly at the results of the previously inputted parameters, she muttered, "Sometimes common sense is correct, but one cannot take things for granted; truth does not stem from mere experience."

[Regarding the deduction of world situations, wars, event developments, weapons, money, tactics, etc., these are rather fixed and external. Through deduction, one should instead set parameters for the personalities, psychology, and emotions of people from different factions, organizations, and regions to carry out the simulation.]

This was the answer provided by Li Fengyin. Shen Liangxin looked at the message on her phone, which came from the government; they required Shen Liangxin to use the quantum computer to run simulations.

After all, this was the only quantum computer in the world, and it was in the hands of China.

Su Hai also arrived at Tsinghua University at this moment, seemingly to inform Shen Liangxin of certain matters. Out of caution, he entered the laboratory.

"Previously, you proposed the voting rule. I want to know the specific details."

As Su Hai stepped out of the elevator, he went straight to the point. "Additionally, regarding a potential outbreak of war on the European side, which might affect China's strategy, we need you to make deductions."

"I have already received the news."

Shen Liangxin inputted data at the control console, while Su Hai remained unperturbed. "I'm just here to officially notify you. The Shen family seems to have many assets over there; you may need to go."

"........."

Shen Liangxin understood that this was a test from the family. As the premier family in the capital, the Shen family held high expectations for the capabilities of its heirs.

Perhaps from this moment on, she would no longer be able to conduct her research in peace.

"Round one: vote only in favor.
Round two: vote only against.
Rounds one and two are separate; those who voted in favor in round one may also vote against in round two.
If the vote counts for the two rounds are unequal, choose the majority. If the vote counts are equal, choose in favor."

After finishing the explanation of the voting rule—without caring whether Su Hai had memorized it or not—Shen Liangxin resumed her research on the data, leaving Su Hai, who had not yet planned to leave the laboratory, standing aside.

"Regarding your mother, she indeed belongs to Bureau 739 now, and I can also issue certain orders to her, but I harbor no further intentions."

Su Hai explained, "Since she has already chosen Shen Wanzan, I will not interfere with anything in her future out of personal emotions. After all, I failed to win Shen Shenghua's heart back then."

"Boss Su," Shen Liangxin said, "I only wanted to quietly conduct my research. Yet not only have you dragged my mother into this, but now, even I, and the entire Shen family, are being roped into your and the government's plans."

"Do you think a couple of sentences of explanation like this are useful?"

Su Hai did not hesitate, replying directly, "The world is about to plunge into war, and no one can remain unscathed."

"I do not possess such lofty ambitions," Shen Liangxin turned her head to say. "I only hope that the people I love and my friends can live just as they envision."

"Understood."

Su Hai nodded and turned to step into the elevator, leaving behind only one final sentence: "In a week, please head to Ukraine; the war is about to begin there!"

........

At night, stars could never be seen in the sky above the city; only the moon remained as bright as ever. Beneath the streetlights, it was Li Fengyin's first time coming to such a distant foreign place, yet he seemed to harbor no worries at all.

The Soul Suppression Hall's towering edifice was on the verge of collapse, but in Dong Yun魄's eyes, Li Fengyin was the one capable of turning the tide and restoring calm.