Zheng Li stared intently at the white mouse in front of him. If the experiment failed, the implanted artificial brain would not be able to function.

There are two possibilities. One is that the consciousness of this world is unable to influence reality. This world is a completely different plane from the Mage Alliance, and the underlying laws are different.

Another possibility is that this rudimentary form of the demonic brain is ineffective and cannot establish a bridge between reality and consciousness.

In either case, it means that he will have to live a life of hiding from others from now on. Once Zheng Li, who cannot become a mage, is exposed, he will have no chance of survival in the face of the violent machine of Blue Star.

After learning about the situation and studying information security on his own, Zheng Li repeatedly hacked into sensitive databases to collect information. He was well aware of how terrifying the power of a major country could be.

Furthermore, based on what he learned online, there is no supernatural power on Earth. There is evidence of extraterrestrial life, but no evidence of supernatural power.

He was waiting, waiting for the first ray of magic to bloom in this world.

The mice slowly emerged from anesthesia and then paced restlessly in their cages.

Zheng Li remained silent as he waited. After a long wait, the mice, deprived of food and energy, finally went out of control.

The out-of-control white mouse caused the white paper near it to twist and turn irregularly, even though there was no wind or external force.

Zheng Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't that the world lacked magic, but rather that people had failed to discover the connection between will and reality.

The reason why experiments can only be conducted on mice is that, given the biotechnology and regulatory constraints of Earth, only artificial brains suitable for use on small mammals can be cultivated.

In the beginning, only a small number of geniuses with exceptionally strong willpower could become mages, and the mages were controlled by a small group of people.

Mages and non-magic humans are essentially two different kinds of beings. Non-magic humans are becoming increasingly rare. Later, mages discovered that only with a sufficient population base can a sufficient reserve of mages be created.

The top mages began to establish a series of rules and benefits to treat ordinary people better.

Later, the sorcerer discovered that by cultivating a demonic mind, ordinary people could also gain the ability to influence reality with their will.

Before Clark came to Earth, artificial brain implants were implanted in every citizen free of charge before they reached adulthood.

Artificial mages have become a mature technology, and there is no difference between people who are born with the aptitude for mages and artificial mages, except that some old-established mage academies will give preferential treatment to natural mages.

Looking at the blank sheet of paper in front of him and the frenzied white mouse, Zheng Li, who had not shown much emotion until now, finally revealed a joyful smile: "We can begin."

Because of his participation in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM), Zheng Li can't stay at home for long. Apart from necessary social engagements, he tries to stay home as much as possible.

......

"Holy crap, Zheng Shen! How many GPAs does Zheng Shen have?"

When Zheng Li returned to his dorm after the winter break, his roommates asked him about it, and Zheng Li replied, "I didn't watch it."

Another roommate said on his behalf, "Zheng Shen's GPA is definitely full marks, no need to even look at it."

"You wouldn't believe it, during the math exam, Zheng Shen only stayed for twenty minutes. I hadn't even finished the second question when Zheng Shen had already handed in his paper."

"Zhang Jixue corrected it on the spot and then showed it to us."

"Some people get full marks because that's the only way they can get full marks. Zheng Shen got full marks because this test paper only has 100 points. If there were 1,000 points, I believe Zheng Shen could get 1,000 points."

Zheng Li didn't refute it, he just smiled. He was in a good mood after confirming that mages could exist on Earth.

Zheng Li's roommate, who answered for him, continued:

"By the way, did you know that Zheng Shen also taught a math graduate entrance exam prep course to senior undergraduates last year?"

"More than 80% of those people passed the professional courses. Senior students who are going to take the postgraduate entrance exam this year are all asking when Zheng Shen's tutoring class will recruit people."

"Zheng Shen is too strong!"

The roommate who asked the question was not in the same class as Zheng Li, and was stunned: the genius was right next to me.

His roommate, who had helped answer, spoke with such pride, as if it had happened to him. He turned around and asked:

"Zheng Shen, when are you starting your tutoring classes this year?"

“I have a senior student from the student union who wants to ask if you can mentor me from the beginning of the year until the end of the postgraduate entrance exam.”

Zheng Li replied, "I probably won't be teaching this year. Running a tutoring class was just a way to make money last year when I was short of funds."

"I don't need money now."

My roommate nodded and said, "That's true. With your grades, you'll definitely apply for the national scholarship this year. After that, there will be other scholarships available, so you won't be short of money."

In the basic mathematics major, everyone can receive a scholarship as long as they don't fail any courses; the only difference is the amount. The national scholarship is 8,000 yuan, and the college-level scholarships range from 3,000 to 1,000 yuan. There are also various scholarships sponsored by companies and individuals.

Zheng Li had barely arrived at the dormitory when Li Miaomiao called:

"Hey, Zheng Li, are you at school?"

After Zheng Li's roommates vaguely heard a girl's voice through his receiver, they exchanged a glance and then started singing along.

"Zheng Shen truly lives up to his name! He's reaping success in both love and academics."

"I'm so envious."

"I'm so envious."

Zheng Li said, "I'm back."

Normally, Li Miaomiao would definitely complain about how loser Zheng Li's roommates were, but she wasn't in the mood for that now.

Have you checked your emails lately?

Zheng Li: "I didn't see it."

Li Miaomiao excitedly raised her voice and said, "Quickly check the email address we submitted as a team! We won an O award in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM)!"

"That is, the highest award."

This trivial matter did not trigger Zheng Li's threshold: "Oh."

Li Miaomiao realized that the other party was a big shot who was about to publish in Nature, so why would they be excited about something like this?

"This may not mean much to you, but it is very important to me."

"Getting an O in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM) would be a huge help for me, whether I want to get into PBC School of Finance or Guanghua School of Management for graduate school, or if I want to study abroad. So to thank you, you can name whatever you want to eat tonight."

"My best friend and I will treat you together."

Zheng Li sat down at his seat in the dormitory, and said while turning on his computer, "No need."

"It's nothing."

Li Miaomiao: "It's a small matter for you, Zheng Shen, but it's a great help to me."

"Tell me quickly, what do you want to eat tonight?"

Zheng Li: "Let's settle for cash."

Li Miaomiao was speechless: "If you don't want to eat, then forget it."

"Speaking of which, you didn't contact me even once during the winter break. I was the one who wished you a Happy New Year on New Year's Eve."

Zheng Li: "I have too many things to do, I really don't have time."

In fact, during the winter break, Zheng Li was planning how to develop in the future and looking for information in his memory that could be used.

"I also want to tell you something else: the editors at Nature replied to me."