Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 1304: Chapter 1305: The Straightforward Boy

Upon arriving at the Thunder God E-sports Hall, Lu Xiaobu took John and David into a room.

”Now talk, tell me everything you know.” Lu Xiaobu sipped his tea and asked casually.

”It’s both complicated and simple,” John summarized first.

”That box from earlier, our family has been researching it for several generations, always wanting to open it and decipher its secrets, but we’ve never been able to.”

”We’ve tried forcing it open, but ordinary methods have no effect on this wood. We don’t even know what kind of wood it is, never seen anything like it.”

John chuckled bitterly.

However, Lu Xiaobu stroked the wood, lost in thought.

This material, he seemed to have seen it before.

It was just like the ancient tree in the Medicine King Valley!

John didn’t notice Lu Xiaobu’s thoughts and continued, ”Later, we tried technologies like X-rays, but they couldn’t completely reveal the true face, we just knew there was definitely something in there!”

”Later, my grandfather accidentally discovered the secret of the box.”

”Yes, it’s that corner you’re holding. Press it hard for three seconds, then release, and press again.”

Lu Xiaobu followed John’s instructions and pressed it.

Then, he found that part of the wood actually caved in.

Moreover, as this part caved in, the surrounding wood seemed to be able to move.

”You see it, don’t you! It’s actually a strangely shaped puzzle cube, or mechanism; only by completely solving this puzzle can the true secret of this thing be uncovered!”

”And this is the sequence of movements that our generations have researched, it should be correct.”

John spoke while solemnly pulling out a document.

The content on this document was both old and new, with many edits and corrections, clearly a manuscript passed down through generations.

”According to our research, the pattern of this thing is actually a mathematical problem.”

”Our family named it the Block Problem. Once this problem is solved, the answer will surface.”

John spoke with both pain and amazement.

Who would have thought that after passing through their family for generations, it would end up back in the hands of someone from the Heavenly Dynasty!

”Why did you have to come to Shimen? And why focus on me?” Lu Xiaobu toyed with the box and handed the information to Liang Lan.

The young Zhi looked on with interest on the side.

”Well... because... that...” John was stumped by the question, mumbling without speaking for a long time.

Lu Xiaobu instantly understood. Clearly, there were probably confidentiality agreements or something that couldn’t be spoken of.

So, Lu Xiaobu switched the question: ”Have you figured out or guessed that I have some connection to this thing, or some item on me has a link to this box?”

”Yes!” This time John didn’t stutter but nodded decisively.

”Second question. Why challenge me? Or why come with the thought of returning the box?”

Lu Xiaobu had a rough guess as to why David’s and John’s attitudes were so poor.

They just wanted to gamble with Lu Xiaobu.

If they lost, they’d return the box, if they won, they could leave with benefits.

Alas, foreigners do have a straightforward mindset.

Especially those who study mathematics.

They actually came up with such a naive plan!

”I actually no longer care about what’s inside the box. I just want to solve this Block Law!” John said with a bitter smile.

To him, something that has stumped generations, something that they don’t even know what it is, or if there are any benefits, no longer mattered.

He’s more eager to solve the law on the box that holds potential for a major breakthrough in current mathematics!

At the same time, he couldn’t help but be in awe of how powerful the Heavenly Dynasty was!

This box was at least a thousand years old.

After being passed down for a thousand years, the box remained completely intact?!

Moreover, more frighteningly, the person who originally designed this box, just how advanced was their mathematical knowledge?!

One must know, there wasn’t as complete a mathematical system back then, plus various tools were incredibly primitive.

Yet, even under such circumstances, the ancients of the Heavenly Dynasty managed to create such a mathematical law and transform it into a tangible item!

It’s too incredible.

”Alright.” Lu Xiaobu sighed, feeling a bit helpless.

Honestly, encountering someone so stubborn, even he felt a bit helpless.

”You guys can go, leave the box with me. If one day I crack it, I’ll notify you.” Lu Xiaobu waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

John opened his mouth to say something before leaving but ultimately said nothing, lowering his head and walking away.

They lost both the lady and the soldiers, this time they’ve suffered a great loss!

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After the two foreigners left, Lu Xiaobu studied the box and found it to be truly amazing, deciding not to pursue it further.

Seeing that the young Zhi was interested, he tossed the thing to Zhi as a toy.

After all, the foreigners said it was hard to damage, so Lu Xiaobu let him play with it without concern.

Afterward, they’d decide whether to turn it over or take it to a secret base.

But first, he gave Elder Ding a call.

John thought he hadn’t said anything, but Lu Xiaobu already knew.

”Hey, Xiaobu, have you cured Zhi?” Elder Ding’s tone had unconsciously become much more affectionate.

”Yes, pretty much. However, I’m not calling about that, but to let you know that America, if I’m not mistaken, has probably developed a new energy detector.” Lu Xiaobu stated.

”Oh?! Based on what?!” Elder Ding’s spirit instantly perked up.

Lu Xiaobu’s statement had two implications.

First, the Americans had discovered new energy.

Second, they also found a way to detect this energy!

This is a big issue!

”I guessed as much. But, it should be correct. How about this, if you’re free, come to the Thunder God E-sports Hall and we’ll talk in person, besides we’re throwing a birthday party for Zhi.” Lu Xiaobu suggested.

”Alright, wait for me, I’m on my way.” Elder Ding didn’t hesitate and agreed directly.

He hung up the phone.

”Xiaobu, Zhi, come down to wash your hands and eat.” Lin Shu’s voice called from afar: ”The food is ready! What wine should we have?! Zhi, what drink would you like?!”

”Alright, we’re coming right away. We’ll talk about it downstairs!” Lu Xiaobu nodded, leading Liang Lan and the young Zhi downstairs.

Meanwhile, the box and the manuscript were in the young Zhi’s hands, as he was carefully verifying something step by step.

Could it be, that the young Zhi could solve it?!