After bidding farewell to Ivan, Su Mo left the sanatorium and drove back to Edge Mansion.

This time dealing with Ou Chenyu, besides eliminating his own major concern, he completed the power expansion by annexing Tiger Base…

There was also an extremely precious gain.

The Black Extinction Virus, one of the seven major clearance tools in “Sunglow”, the most destructive invisible weapon in this world.

Last time, Dongdong and Chu Nanyi launched a surprise attack on the Tiger Base, Su Mo specifically instructed them to rescue KK quickly and capture the Tiger Base’s hacker Max alive, to retrieve the Black Extinction Virus source code.

The operation went smoothly, after obtaining the source code chip, they killed Max without reporting to the Public Security Bureau, and secretly brought it back to Edge.

Ou Chenyu demonstrated the power of the Black Extinction Virus at New Moon Commercial Bank.

In the blink of an eye, the bank’s advanced system collapsed instantly.

But don’t ever think that the Black Extinction Virus can only be used to destroy computers.

Its raging destructive power is just its most basic, even crude ability.

A virus that only destroys is very limited in its effects.

Apart from destruction, the Black Extinction Virus can also perform complex operations such as infiltration, covert infection, surveillance, theft, and control.

But to accomplish these operations, you need to first parse and compile its source code.

As a creation of top-tier technology from the old era, there are few hackers with the ability to control it.

In the “Sunglow” game, the officially designated person to help players research the Black Extinction Virus is one of the “heroines”, An Churan.

Now that An Churan has been killed by Ou Chenyu, this path is cut off.

What Su Mo can rely on is only the Future like Doraemon.

…

“Huh? With your capability, you can’t research the Black Extinction Virus?” In the underground lab at Edge, Su Mo was somewhat restless upon hearing Future’s answer, “How could it be impossible! You’re our chief of Future!”

Future said embarrassedly, “Boss, you’re speaking as if… you think I’m omnipotent?”

Su Mo looked incredulous, “Are you not?!”

“…” Future was speechless, patiently explaining, “Each field has its expertise. I research hardware applications; I’m not a software expert.”

“You ask me to study blood code compilation, prosthetic implantation, spiritual brain development, all kinds of weapons and equipment manufacturing, those are no problem as long as you provide the necessary conditions.”

“But you want me to be a programmer to write code? That’s too much of a cross-discipline… you think, while both are ball games, is playing basketball the same as playing badminton?”

Su Mo shamelessly said, “Then… how about you learn some code for a few days, then come back to study the Black Extinction Virus?”

Future couldn’t hold back, “A few days? Are you kidding me! Even if I were a programming prodigy, it would take years of learning, those things can’t be learned in just a few days…”

Su Mo suddenly felt a headache.

If he can’t master the compilation method of the Black Extinction Virus, then it’s just a defective product.

Now that An Churan is dead, and Future said it’s unmanageable, he really doesn’t know who to turn to.

There might be someone in those giant companies who can control the Black Extinction Virus, but certainly not someone he could poach.

Even if he did poach someone, considering their complex resume background, could he be at ease?

This clearance artifact must be entrusted to a trustworthy partner for research.

Originally, leveraging his familiarity with the plot to bring “heroine” An Churan on board was the best choice.

Who knew Ou Chenyu’s heartless act would destroy the flower, going insane and even killing his ex-girlfriend…

Su Mo rubbed his temples, couldn’t help mumbling, “A hacker who is both talented in programming and trustworthy… where can one find such a person?”

…

[Anmi New District, Afternoon]

Residents in any place have their social hierarchies, and Anmi New District is no exception.

Those who live in the outer areas of Anmi New District are often general social celebrities.

The closer you get to the center, the more valuable the residents’ identities, not only are they wealthy but hold unprecedented social status, including those just a step away from residing in Lake Heart Island.

On a high mountain in the center area of Anmi New District, a magnificent villa sits.

The rooftop garden at the top floor of the villa is beautiful, the winter afternoon sunlight spreads as if gently painting gold in every corner.

The garden is beautifully built, the shrubs glisten with golden threads under the sunlight, water droplets embed like jewels between green leaves, plum blossoms confidently bloom against the winter wind.

In the garden, there is a hanging chair woven from ancient vines, on which a young girl lies, beside her a black Labrador dog lazily accompanies her, together enjoying the afternoon sun.

The girl wears a fluffy coat, with a clean white shirt underneath, the collar button is not fastened, faintly revealing a pleasing curve of the collarbone, her dazzling silver hair drapes over her shoulders, under the sunlight it seems to lift a curtain of light.

Her lips are very symbolic, naturally upturned creating a slight curve as if constantly smiling even without expression.

The girl’s smile lips gently open and close, humming a distant ballad.

“The years quietly pass by, the past like smoke.”

“Memories are scarred beyond repair, nothing will be erased.”

“This is the promise I made to you.”

“You have turned into a ghost of time.”

“I too will become a ghost transcending time.”

The Labrador napping beside the hanging chair was awakened by the song, wagging its tail as it approached her.

The girl wears pure white knee-high socks, the threads tightly conforming to her long legs, wrapping around the delicate feet, outlining a pleasing arch of the foot, the sole revealing a hint of flesh color like a kitten’s pink paw.

The Labrador nuzzled its head against the artwork-like legs and feet to show affection, the girl felt a little itchy, her naturally upturned smile lips raised, and her song became more joyful.

“Ding-dong.” At this moment, the phone on the coffee table rang, a message came through.

The screen displayed the message content:

[To: Miss Qi Ling]

[Happy 18th Birthday, heartfelt congratulations on becoming an adult]

[Thank you very much for your contributions to Hegemony Company over the years. Forgive my lack of eloquence, the underlying code you maintain and reconstruct can only be described as artwork. Perfect, only perfect]

[I heard you have personal matters to attend to and proposed to halt cooperation, I am really tremendously regretful. However, it’s okay, the company’s doors are always open for you. On behalf of New Moon City Division staff, we look forward to collaborating with you again]

[By: Zhao Yiming]

Qi Ling didn’t bother looking at the phone or have any interest in knowing who sent the message.

She casually pressed the shutdown button and tossed it aside.

Anyone or anything pales in comparison to this leisurely afternoon.

Qi Ling sat up, her delicate feet resting on the belly of the reclined Labrador, lazily massaging it.

The Labrador panted joyfully, wagging its tongue.

The girl picked up freshly brewed black tea from the coffee table, steam rising in the sunlight.

She gazed through the white mist to the distant intertwined blue sky and mountains, the forest trees shimmered with golden light under the sunlight, like a landscape in a painter’s canvas.

She raised her hand towards the sunset, fingertips gently rubbing, as if wanting to shatter the sunlight.

Several beams of light spilled through her fingers, illuminating her dreamy eyes.

The girl smiled, her amber eyes filled with intoxicating light: “How many more times can I see such a sunset…”

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