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[Cub Raising + Fluffy + Fa...
Chapter 70
Obviously, Su Ci's question was beyond the computing range of the base's intelligent computer core. After he asked it, it paused for one second before answering.
"According to interstellar law, falsifying official surveillance footage is a criminal act. Once discovered, you will be subject to legal sanctions."
Su Ci shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Just tell me if you can forge it?"
The voice of the intelligent computer fell silent again. After two seconds, a single word slowly and reluctantly appeared on the screen:
【able】
As the intelligent brain of the Prison Star Base, although it is not the most advanced artificial intelligence, it is not difficult to forge surveillance footage.
However, this is prohibited by interstellar law.
Su Ci was satisfied. He didn't care about interstellar law. Those were the rules made by humans. What did they have to do with him, the Spirit of the Earth?
Besides, he just wanted to do things more conveniently without exposing his abilities, and he didn't want to harm anyone.
Thinking of this, Su Ci reminded: "By the way, the fact that I have become the owner of the highest authority cannot be told to anyone else except me."
"Received." The voice of the base's intelligent computer sounded again, "This matter has been classified as top secret. No one except trainee breeder Su Ci has the right to know."
"Yeah." Su Ci nodded. "Let's check the surveillance footage from the nursery. From last night..."
He recalled for a moment and said, "Let's start watching at nine o'clock."
"Yes, immediately review all surveillance footage from the nursery after nine o'clock last night."
The light curtain suspended in front of Su Ci began to expand, and then split into dozens of rectangles of the same size. A video was playing in each rectangle.
There are three to four surveillance cameras in each cub's room to ensure there are no blind spots.
In addition, there are surveillance cameras in the corridors and stairwells on each floor. Together with the various function rooms on the first and second floors, there are as many as sixty or seventy surveillance screens inside the nursery building alone.
Outside the nursery building, there are twenty or thirty surveillance cameras monitoring the yard and outside the gate. Hundreds of images appear at the same time, and the light screen has to be extended to one meter long to accommodate these images.
Because it was played at normal speed and it was night time, except for No. 5 who was drawing on the table, all the other cubs were asleep, so basically, every frame looked like a still picture.
Su Ci recalled Yan Ping's previous actions and said, "Play it at double speed."
"yes."
The video playback speed was significantly increased, but this was still not enough for Su Ci. He simply said, "Play it at ten times the speed."
"yes."
Hundreds of surveillance footage began to play at ten times the speed. It was hard to imagine that anyone could obtain useful information from all of them at the same time.
A Yan leaned close to Su Ci, and after trying to watch for a while, he felt a little dizzy and could only focus on the most critical dozen or so scenes.
However, this did not pose any difficulty for Su Ci.
He already possessed a photographic memory. After acquiring mechanical control and attempting to control the base's intelligent computer, Su Ci's information processing capabilities were further enhanced.
At the same time, he had to admit that the creativity of the human race was indeed amazing. Even in such a Dharma-Ending Age, humans had created remarkable tools and established another incomparably magnificent civilization.
The surveillance video continued to play, and when the time came when the nursery fell completely silent, Su Ci finally called for a stop.
Seeing that the video stopped playing, A Yan next to him breathed a sigh of relief.
Under the condition of ten times speed playback, it is not easy for him to obtain information from more than a dozen pictures at the same time, which requires high concentration.
However, he actually didn't know the details of what happened last night. Now, from the video review, he finally understood some of the ins and outs.
A Yan secretly glanced at Su Ci and saw that after he called a stop, he did not need to click on the screen to replay it like Captain Yan Ping did. He couldn't help but feel infinite admiration and worship for him.
As expected of a breeder, he’s really amazing!
When will he become as powerful as the breeder...
Su Ci tilted his head, pondered for a moment, and then began clicking on the video screen. After making his selection, he said, "Delete all of these surveillance videos and create the illusion that the surveillance camera is being interfered with by mumbling and laughter, and is unable to capture the footage."
Then, he added a time period and roughly erased the traces left by the monster, making everything that happened in the nursery last night a mystery.
This way, his abilities wouldn't be exposed, and the cubs in the brooding, especially Number Five, would be protected.
Although No. 5 was definitely not the culprit of this incident, the fact that she summoned monsters and made deals with them was too sensitive.
At least, based on Su Ci's understanding of the human race, it would be better for the little girl not to get involved.
The base's intelligent computer followed Su Ci's instructions and deleted the surveillance footage inside the nursery he had chosen. As for the external surveillance - under the influence of the blood frost flower, almost no monitors could work properly.
Even if it can still work, the field of vision is severely obstructed and it can only record sound, and the picture is completely invisible.
At around eight or nine in the morning, the cubs started to get up one after another.
After all, they usually have breakfast around six o'clock. Although they are very sleepy, they are still inevitably woken up by hunger. When they regain consciousness a little, what happened last night comes to mind, and they naturally lose all sleepiness.
The little wolf cub got up and sat there blankly for a while before going to the bathroom. When he sat at the table to eat breakfast, he still looked a little dazed.
Last night...
Is he dreaming?
It must be a dream, the little wolf cub thought. Otherwise, how could he see the keeper become so fierce and destroy such a terrible monster with his bare hands!
Yes! He must have had a nightmare last night. That's why the breeder couldn't be that scary.
Little Langze nodded. After coming to this conclusion, he felt relieved all of a sudden. He quickly opened the lunch box and started eating happily.
While eating the hot jelly, he couldn't help but recall the star chain fruit he had distributed yesterday. The fragrant and sweet flesh was much more delicious than these jellies. He didn't know when he would be able to eat it again.
Little Langze recalled the taste of the Star Chain Fruit and smacked his lips. Then he decided that he would continue to trade with the breeder today! And he would have to trade twice!
Although he didn't know why the breeder always gave him three potato chips, little Langze remembered it very clearly. He and the breeder had agreed that he would be given two potato chips every time the breeder touched his tail.
In this case, Xiao Langze counted on his fingers. Besides himself, there were also Xiao Xingxing, Youyou and No. 5. If each of them got one piece, there would be four pieces in total.
As I have more friends, I need more potato chips... When No. 4 comes back, I'll need one more person.
Little Langze frowned in distress and could only be thankful that there wouldn't be more of them in the future, right?
Number Two...
The little wolf cub thought back to last night—Number Two had transformed into a giant tiger, breathing out flames and protecting him and Yoyo…
No, no, it was just a dream. He could clearly distinguish between dreams and reality. The little wolf cub nodded. Anyway, he would definitely not become friends with No. 2 and that stinky monkey No. 6!
He continued to concentrate on finishing his breakfast, and when No. 4586 came to open the door for him, he picked up his favorite bamboo flute, wagged his big tail, and walked towards the activity room.
When the little wolf cub arrived at the activity room, he found that except for No. 4 and No. 2 who were still in the medical purification area, everyone else had arrived.
Even Number 5, who hadn't gone out for two days and had been hiding in his room and refusing to come over, had actually come to the activity room!
She didn't go to get the toy, but like Xiao Zhengxing, she hid in the corner alone, with a disc robot following her.
The little wolf cub, who was jumping and about to run over, stopped when he saw the disc robot, with a look of shock on his face.
Isn't this the metal disc that suddenly flew out of the toolbox in the dream? When Number Five saw the robot, he burst into tears, hugged the metal disc and shouted 4583!
The little wolf cub remembered the details of the dream very clearly, but he still felt that it was a dream.
After all, wasn't 4583 already broken? He saw it with his own eyes, being flung against the wall by Number Two's tail and smashed into pieces. How could it possibly be that disc robot?
But if that was a dream, then what about the metal disc next to Number Five?
The little wolf cub couldn't help but look at the nanny robot beside him. He pointed at the metal disc and asked, "4586, what is that..."
"Baba, baby, that's the latest model of the sweeping robot. It can clean the floor very cleanly!" 4586 answered in a lively voice.
"Did it exist originally?" asked little Langze.
"Yes, there are some in the baby's room too," 4586 said patiently, "but the robot vacuums only work when the babies are sleeping or out and about, so the babies haven't seen them."
"So that's how it is! I knew it..."
The little wolf cub breathed a sigh of relief, laughed again, and ran towards Number Five happily.
He hasn't told Number Five his new name yet! Now that Number Five is out and about, he should be in the mood to share in his joy, right?
"Number Five, good morning!"
The boy jumped forward and appeared directly in front of Number Five. He put his hands in front of him and squatted like a big dog, his whole body emitting an aura of joy and happiness.
He was originally guarding the lost and recovered 4583 and was on guard against the surrounding No. 5. But when he saw his hearty smile, he was stunned.
After what happened last night, would Number Eight still be willing to play with her? But...
She did not do anything wrong to No. 8. When the red mist face was about to open No. 8's door, she stopped him.
Thinking of this, the little girl hesitated and said, "Good morning..."
"Number Five, why are you out today?" The little wolf cub had already sat down next to her and asked with a smile, "Are these potato chips delicious?"
Number Five glanced at him and nodded.
Of course potato chips are delicious, but... after what happened last night, are potato chips the only thing Number Eight cares about?
She looked at another corner of the activity room. Number Seven had been staying there since he came in. Number Six, who was always carefree and only knew how to play, didn't go to play with the toys either.
The two of them sat in that corner, looking at her from time to time.
Number 6 and Number 7 should remember what happened last night and know what she did to them, so they reacted like this today.
It would be a lie to say that I don't feel guilty.
Her brother always taught her to distinguish between gratitude and resentment. Although Number 6 and Number 7 often fought with her brother, her brother also beat them a lot. The only one who really had a grudge against her was Number 2.
Although 4583 has returned now, No. 5 does not intend to forgive No. 2 - of course, he no longer hates him as much, nor does he want to seek revenge on him.
As for Number 6 and Number 7... Control them and make them go with her and the monster. If nothing unexpected happens along the way, they might end up being eaten by the monster...
The little girl lowered her head, not daring to look at numbers six and seven.
At this time, she heard the little wolf say, "I won't be called Number Eight anymore. My name is Langze. Isn't it nice? The breeder gave it to me!"
When No. 5 heard him talk about the breeder, she was startled and remembered the figure that frightened her so much last night. Her breathing became rapid.
She was closer to the man than the other cubs.
That person even took away 4583. At that time, she didn't even have the courage to step forward and snatch 4583 back.
Seeing the little girl's breathing suddenly quicken and her two furry ears, which had been well hidden, suddenly popped out from under her fur, the little wolf cub asked curiously, "Number Five, what's wrong with you?"
Number Five looked up at the boy's confused and bewildered expression, and his heart couldn't help but feel confused as well.
"Aren't you... afraid?" asked the little girl.
That breeder...that demon, he's so scary! When Number Five broke up with him before, he knew that this new breeder wasn't as weak as he appeared.
I didn't expect that his true strength was so strong, so strong that people didn't even dare to think of resisting.
Just like the big tiger No. 2, he is so majestic at ordinary times. When facing the monster, he dares to roar at it. But as soon as the keeper appears, he turns into a cowardly big cat and is useless!
Of course, Number Five himself is also a coward.
But how come Number Eight was acting like nothing happened? And that demonic breeder actually gave him a name.
Langze...it really sounds nice.
"What are you afraid of?" Little Langze was confused.
Number Five looked at the boy as if meeting him for the first time. He had no idea that Number Eight was so brave! Then... could he help her plead with the breeder?
The main reason why No. 5 came to the activity room today was for her brother.
After getting up in the morning, she shared her troubles and worries with 4583 as usual.
Although the monster was not really helping her save her brother, Number Five had a feeling that the images it showed her were real and her brother was really injured.
He didn't know where he was taken and was locked up.
After comforting her, 4583 offered her some advice: "Dear baby, if you encounter difficulties that you can't solve, you can ask the breeder for help."
Number Five subconsciously shook his head.
She had already broken up with the breeder and asked him to return the flower hairpin. And the breeder was so scary! She didn't want to ask him for help!
Besides, there was no way the breeder would help her.
"How will we know if we don't try?" 4583 encouraged her gently. "If Sisi is really in danger, we have to tell the keeper as soon as possible so that we can save him."
With 4583's persuasion, No. 5 slowly figured it out.
Yes, as long as she can save her brother, she is willing to do anything. The new breeder is so strong. If he is willing to help save her brother, he will definitely be rescued soon, right?
So No. 5 made up his mind and finally came to the activity room to wait for the keeper to come.
However, even though 4583 was always with her, she felt very nervous when she thought about talking to the breeder.
Seeing the little wolf cub's fearless look, Number Five thought for a moment and whispered, "Then...then later..."
"What later?"
She spoke so quietly that the little wolf cub couldn't hear clearly.
At this time, the little white deer who had been staying in the corner with Number Six came over here, but he didn't get too close. Instead, he shouted to the little wolf cub, "Langze, can you come over here for a moment?"
The little wolf cub couldn't help but turn around. Seeing that it was Xiaolu Jiao, he nodded, "Okay."
Then he said to Number Five, "Yoyo, look for me. I'll go over first."
After saying that, the boy skipped towards the little white deer. He looked so energetic, as if he was in a different world from the other cubs in the activity room who were preoccupied with their worries.
Number Five looked at the boy's back as he ran away and couldn't help but tilt his head.
Yoyo... Is that Number Seven's name? When did Number Eight and Number Seven become so close?
She hadn't been out for two days, but why did it feel like the world had changed?
Su Ci didn't pay attention to the situation in the activity room.
After solving the problem with the surveillance video last night, he concentrated on eating breakfast.
A Yan grilled an extra plate of meat today. Su Ci didn't know if it was because he was hungrier today, but he felt that A Yan's cooking skills seemed to have improved again.
He couldn't help but sigh: "Ayan, what would I do if I didn't have you?"
After being used to the delicious food made by A Yan, how can he swallow canned food?
A Yan gave him a cute smile.
That's better.
Breakfast was quickly finished. Su Ci had originally planned to take a nap after dinner, but after knowing what happened last night, he couldn't go to sleep.
He first went to check the condition of the can of spiritual water.
After soaking in the spiritual water for a day and two nights, the seeds of these ordinary plants not only sprouted and grew tender green leaves, but also tender light white roots emerged.
Apparently, they stayed in the dormitory last night and were not affected by the extreme weather. They are growing well and are now ready to be transplanted into the soil.
After Su Ci confirmed the situation, he held the can of spiritual water and flashed to the yard of the nursery.
The blood-red frost lasted for a whole night, but dissipated very quickly. When Su Ci came to the yard, there was nothing unusual on the ground except some blood-red puddles.
The temperature is still a little low, but it is within the range that a normal human body can adapt to, unlike last night, when it dropped directly to over 100 degrees below zero.
This time, Su Ci did not use the method of leaving his body through spiritual form, but ran out directly in his real body. Anyway... he no longer needed to care about those surveillance cameras.
"Call the base's intelligent computer." he said.
The light curtain popped up again, asking him what help he needed.
"Eliminate the image of me appearing here." Su Ci commanded skillfully, and then casually untied the concealment spell on the spiritual shield, revealing the land inside.
With the cotton-padded jacket laid by A Yan and the constant temperature bulb to regulate the temperature, the two spirit buds and the star chain fruit vines were not damaged by the frost. Of course, because they were frozen at the beginning, they were a little depressed.
A Yan watered and fertilized them skillfully, and Su Ci also supplied some soul power to the two spirit buds.
Under the nourishment of his soul power, the little spirit bud gradually regained its spirit and began to chant slogans again: "Together! Grow long and long!"
Su Ci nodded, then continued to say to the intelligent computer: "If anyone is curious about this piece of land, you can forge a video of how I got this piece of land and show it to him."
This seemed to stump the base's intelligent computer.
After a moment of silence, it asked, "So, trainee breeder Su Ci, how did you manage to carve out such a piece of land here?"
None of the surveillance cameras captured such a scene.
This patch of dirt in the backyard of the nursery seemed to appear out of thin air.
Moreover, green plants actually sprouted in the soil of Prison Star, where it has been proven that plants cannot grow. This is definitely a groundbreaking discovery.
If the researchers at the plantation knew about this, they would never let go of this research opportunity. This also means that they would repeatedly watch how the trainee breeder developed and cultivated these green plants bit by bit.
In this way, the chances of fake videos being discovered are greatly increased.
Facing the sincere question from the base's intelligent computer, Su Ci shrugged and said, "Think about it yourself first. Don't ask directly when you encounter any problems. According to modern viewpoints, it means... to exercise your subjective initiative."
"...I am artificial intelligence." The base's intelligent computer reminded.
"What's the difference?" Su Ci said, "Don't make excuses for yourself. First, list some practical solutions."
After a few seconds of silence, the base's intelligent computer finally responded, "Okay, I understand."
Then, the light curtain in front of Su Ci disappeared again.
Su Ci looked at the metal floor under his feet, then at the can of spiritual water in his hand. He did not sink the metal floor directly into the ground as he did before.
On the one hand, he didn't want to waste his soul power, and on the other hand, if his back garden had to be exposed, it would be better to try to solve the problem using human methods.
After all, his ultimate goal is to make these human beings his helpers and work together to restore vitality to the earth.
Thinking of this, he handed the can of spiritual water to A Yan for safekeeping, then disappeared from the spot.
The nursery hall.
Luo Shengfei was still lying on the floor, staring blankly at the ceiling, his eyes full of despair.
He has been lying here for three or four hours. During this time, no one has come to take care of him except the sweeping robot. And because of his "suspect" status, the intelligent computer refuses to provide him with help, so he can only be tied up and lie here unable to move.
Actually, it doesn't matter if you tie it up, the most painful thing is——
His crooked neck is getting more and more painful!
Finally, he heard a crisp sound of footsteps, and after a while, the young man's unusually calm and handsome face appeared before him.
"Good morning."
Keeper Su greeted him very calmly.