Genius Club.

Chapter 468: A Race Against Time

This answer.

There was an uproar.

The club members looked at each other. They really didn't expect... that this question would be rejected!
What a surprise.

Where to scatter Einstein's ashes is a question of no value at all.

As everyone knows, the famous physicist Einstein died in 1955. His brain was stolen by doctors and his body was cremated and scattered in an undisclosed place by his children.

Now that the person is dead, it doesn't matter where the ashes are scattered.

What's more, 70 years have passed. No matter where the ashes are scattered, they have probably turned into nutrients for flowers, plants and trees.

But the answer to this question is that it doesn't matter...

Why would the president of the Genius Club, the old man wearing an Einstein mask, refuse to answer?
"Could it be that... our club itself is related to the historical Einstein?"

Galileo was the first to analyze:

"According to the club's questioning rules, there are only two situations where answers will be refused. One is when the question involves other club members; the other is when the question involves the club itself."

"It's impossible that Einstein's ashes were scattered by one of you here? Other than that, I can't think of any other circumstances related to the club members."

The thin Gauss sat up straight in his chair:
"Perhaps... this genius club... is what Einstein founded..."

"impossible."

Jask interrupted Gauss directly:
"The club's charter states that membership is for life, which means there is no possibility of succession. If Einstein was a member, there must be a vacant chair for Einstein now, just like Turing and Copernicus' chairs."

Miss Da Vinci lowered her head and thought:
"But Einstein has been dead for so many years. Logically, he should have nothing to do with the club itself and its members. The only answer I can think of is..."

"Perhaps the location of scattering the ashes is crucial? Or perhaps Einstein's ashes were not scattered at all, but hidden somewhere? And this place... is very likely the address of one of the members present, or a secret location."

"hehe."

Newton smiled and said softly:

"That's interesting. Who would collect Einstein's ashes? Judging from my age, I think I'm the only one who would be suitable, right?"

"But I don't want to take the blame. I have no interest in things like ashes."

"I feel like when you guys are guessing the answer, why do you have to think so complicatedly? Well, I won't keep you in suspense. I actually know the reason why I refuse to answer."

Say it.

He turned his head and looked at Einstein on the staircase:
"Old man, are you going to explain this to everyone, or am I going to explain it?"

On the high platform.

The old man wearing the Einstein mask looked around at everyone and spoke in a deep and majestic voice:
"This is not something worth pondering. I will refuse to answer any questions about Einstein."

"Not only that... I will refuse to answer questions about Copernicus, Newton, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Gauss, Tesla, Turing, and even... the Rhine cat."

"Because the masks that each of you wear, including mine, are your code names and part of your identities. Although the life experiences of these great men are recorded in history and books... there are still many unknown pasts."

"I believe that you have carefully considered and meaningfully chosen your mask. This is the only way for other geniuses to understand you and it is also their first impression of you."

"Therefore, the mask itself and the information about the person painted on it are also a kind of member privacy. For example, your question, Tesla... If you ask me about Tesla's past, I will tell you everything. But if you ask about the past of Einstein, Galileo, and Gauss... This will be considered as asking about the privacy of other members, and you will naturally refuse to answer."

……

After Einstein finished his explanation, Newton leaned back in his chair and spread his hands:
"That's the reason. It's much simpler than you think. When Copernicus and I were the only ones in the club, we asked about Einstein, and we were rejected as well."

"That is to say, the mask on our face is also part of our hidden identity and perhaps represents the direction of our future plans... This is what Einstein thought."

It turned out to be the case.

No one expected that this would be the reason.

Lin Xian narrowed his eyes, feeling something was strange.

How does it feel...

Is this excuse a bit forced?
But he has no right to judge others on this issue.

Because of his mask, the out-of-place Rhine cat...it was really a random choice.

Perhaps the masks others chose were indeed carefully considered.

He just listened to everyone's discussion quietly.

Everyone had a lot of guesses at the beginning, but no one considered the possibility that Einstein was still alive and that the president's true identity was Einstein.

As Jask said.

A 140-year-old zombie is indeed against common sense.

Even if we take into account the theory of time travel, it still cannot be explained clearly.

[Is there anyone who can ignore the passage of time, not grow old, not die, and live forever in this world? ]

Lin Xian shook his head.

This is indeed unscientific.

but.

He still believes that the reason why Einstein refused to answer this question is definitely not that simple.

but.

I'm afraid there is no way to get the real answer by asking questions.

Einstein has clearly stated that

All questions about Einstein and other scientists masked by members will be refused to be answered.

Therefore, it would be a waste of the opportunity to ask questions. I could only think of other ways outside the meeting.

At this time, Einstein raised his head and looked at Lin Xian:

"Rhine, it's your turn. This time...what is your question?"

……

Lin Xian's brain was thinking quickly.

Newton's sudden intervention did disrupt his and Jask's plans.

The original plan was for Jask to ask about Copernicus and ask Einstein's questions himself.

Now, Newton asked Jaske about Copernicus, and Jaske asked about Einstein for himself.

Then I can only think about the problem again.

There are currently three options.

1. In the order listed above, ask questions about how to eliminate future viruses and revive super artificial intelligence VV.

2. According to the previous idea, ask questions about time travel and whether there will be time killers coming to kill you.

3. Ask for Ms. Du Yao's information to help you quickly lock on to the target. During this one-month gap, find Du Yao before Galileo and protect her.

You can only choose one of three.

Lin Xian was in a dilemma.

First, let’s rule out the first one.

Because even if we get an answer to this problem, it will probably not be solved in a short time.

Moreover, there is a high possibility that Einstein will give a time point hundreds of years in the future and identify a supercomputer genius whose grandfather's grandfather has not yet been born.

Answers that are too far away have no meaning in the near future and are not a high priority. It is better to ask the question next month.

The second question is actually very important. Lin Xian also urgently wants to know whether the danger to his life has been lifted.

If Einstein answered that there would still be space-time killers, it would prove that Copernicus was not completely dead or that there were still remnants of him, and his entangled space-time particle would still be stolen.

If Einstein answered that there would never be another time killer, everyone would be happy.

Lin Xian thought it was a good deal to exchange a chance to answer for peace of mind.

and.

If there really are time and space killers, I can take precautions in advance.

This issue is indeed a high priority.

But Du Yao’s problem…

The priority is also high.

At the next gathering, Galileo will 100% continue to ask questions about brain neuroscientists and how to solve the side effects of hibernation and amnesia, and Einstein will definitely answer the name [Du Yao].

Before this, Lin Xian had not been in a hurry to find Du Yao because he was afraid that the world line would change after he protected Du Yao.

Once the world line changes, where can I copy the blueprint of my time-travel machine?

His original intention was to copy all the drawings of the time-space shuttle; or to confirm that Copernicus was completely dead and there was no need to consume the space-time particles before setting out to look for Du Yao.

But now...

Galileo forced everything to speed up.

He only has one month to find Du Yao and then tie her to his own identity and future plans.

So, when Galileo asks Einstein about Du Yao at the next reunion, Einstein will say:

"If you refuse to answer, your opportunity to ask questions will be forfeited."

Galileo never got the right answer.

Even though he knew, the reason for refusing to answer must be related to one of the members present.

But so what?

He couldn't guess it, and he couldn't find it, and that was enough.

only……

Should I take this opportunity to ask Einstein some questions and get detailed information about Du Yao?

After quick thinking, Lin Xian decided not to ask the question here.

because.

Too dangerous.

At present, he knew very little about what Du Yao knew, only one sentence -

"Ms. Du Yao died in peacekeeping assistance operations in Africa in the middle of the 21st century."

Too vague, too broad.

This means that if he asked Einstein a question, he would inevitably mention Du Yao's name or the keyword "brain nerve field".

The name must not be mentioned.

If he could look up this name, then others would certainly be able to do so as well. Du Yao's identity would soon be exposed and she would be taken advantage of.

The keyword "brain and neurology" should not be mentioned.

Galileo had just asked the question, and I added right after that, and everyone knew what he was going to do.

Everyone can hear the answer given by Einstein, and everyone will be in sync with him in terms of information.

He couldn't take the risk.

If Galileo really gets there first, he will intercept Du Yao and kill him in advance...

Then humans will forever lose the possibility of possessing the [Cranial Nerve Shock Helmet], and even someone as powerful as Gawain cannot reverse this.

Also.

There is another point that must be noted.

Lin Xian was sure that he had definitely seen the name Du Yao somewhere.

but.

Who can guarantee that the Du Yao he saw was definitely the Du Yao in Gao Wen’s handwritten letter?

It's probably just a coincidence of names.

Over the years, he has been exposed to a large amount of information every day, including lists, advertisements, and various contracts... Who knows if he saw a Du Yao who has nothing to do with brain neurology in this kind of junk information?
and so.

It’s better not to ask questions rashly.

He had no control over the answer Einstein gave.

at the moment.

In the search for Du Yao.

He has an absolute advantage.

first name.

All the geniuses in the venue will not be able to know Du Yao's name until the 1st of next month at the earliest.

But at present, I am the only one who knows the name Du Yao, so I should keep this valuable information confidential to avoid making a mistake that will lead to eternal regret.

under balance.

Lin Xian decided to follow the plan he had just thought of and ask about the time and space killer.

If you are sure that there will be no more time killers in the future.

That means that Copernicus' plan has completely failed, and the priority of the time-space shuttle blueprint has become less important. Even if the time-space butterfly effect after finding Du Yao will cause the world line to jump, Lin Xian doesn't care much.

then.

He raised his head and looked at the old man wearing an Einstein mask on the podium:

"My question is still related to the time travel issue we discussed at the last gathering."

"You said before that before 2234, it would be impossible for humans to successfully build a time machine. But time travelers can travel from the time after 2234 to our present era."

"So I want to ask--"

"[From today on, when will we first see a time traveler from the future?]"

Lin Xian did not ask directly about the time and space killer.

Because that would reveal a lot.

Everyone here is a smart person. When they heard me asking about the time and space killer, they immediately thought of the time and space killer who had informed them of his own death date. It must be that the time and space killer will come to kill me in the future.

So, it’s better to ask in a more general way.

This question may seem like just a question asked by a curious baby, but it is actually very important to Lin Xian.

No matter which date Einstein gave, it meant that at least before that date, he would definitely not be attacked by the time and space assassin.

The other club members were also very curious about this question and turned to look at Einstein.

at last……

Einstein shook his head slowly:
"[Never see you again]."

He said softly:
"There won't be another time traveler coming to this era."

Miss Da Vinci was the first to raise her hand again:

"But you clearly answered my question last time, saying that the first time travel in human history took place on December 2234, 12. Why are you saying now that we can't see time travelers?"

Suddenly, she reacted and looked at Lin Xian:

"I see. You're asking about starting from today, which means... the first time traveler traveled back to the past before today, and he's already dead."

"So, whether it's the time travelers before or the time travelers after, we won't be able to see them."

Galileo on the other side also realized this and nodded to Lin Xian:
"You shouldn't ask that."

Lin Xian didn't say anything.

He finally understood why Gauss always asked questions that received negative answers.

Because some questions themselves require a negative answer.

The question he just asked might have been what Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo really thought was that he was curious about time travel.

But the truth is very different...

He has no interest in time travel at all. Isn't it good to have a wife and children and a warm bed? Why does he always run to other time and space?
He just wanted to confirm whether there would be more time and space killers coming.

Since Einstein said so, from today on, they will never see a time traveler again.

That naturally means that, at least before the world line changes, he will not encounter any time and space killers again.

This really made Lin Xian feel relieved.

It seems that his head and the entangled space-time particle are safe for the time being.

Then.

After this party is over, he can really put all his energy... into looking for Du Yao.

All members have finished asking questions.

The meeting ended quickly.

Lin Xian took off his VR glasses in the early hours of the morning and looked out the window at the quiet night:
"Tomorrow, go see Liu An, the director of the National Security Agency."

he said softly.

In the past three months, I have copied all the blueprints for the core part of the time-space shuttle. As for the rest, I will copy as much as I can before the world line changes.

In the race with Galileo.

Du Yao’s priority is much higher than the time machine.

In the end, if all else fails, we'll have to fight to the death and launch the entangled space-time particles into space. No one wants them, and it's better to die in glory than to live in disgrace.

And now...

Du Yao must be found and the [Cranial Neural Shock Helmet] that can solve the hibernation amnesia problem must be saved.

"This is the most precious and irreplaceable treasure for human civilization!"

(End of this chapter)