area51novel Chapter 346 195: Farewell
Chapter 346 195: Farewell
In the following few days.
Lu Xun received one batch after another of Trait Points from all over the world.
Although not every puppet could luckily stumble upon an opportunity, the sheer number of puppets meant that, using this wide-casting net method, there was always a constant harvest.
On average, Lu Xun was able to record over ten million daily.
Therefore, when Xi informed him that the residency issues had been resolved, he broke through once again to reach Emperor Tier Three.
So Lu Xun created over three hundred new puppet recruits and spread them out.
The total number of puppets had already reached an astonishing six hundred, doubling the efficiency.
Emperor Realm, similarly, is characterized by a watershed every three tiers, each with its own unique designation.
Tiers 1-3 are called "Star Shining Emperor."
Tiers 4-6 are labeled "Eclipse Emperor."
Tiers 7-9 represent the strongest "Crowned Sun Emperor."
For Lu Xun to break through to Tier 4 and become an Eclipse Emperor, it required eighty million Trait Points.
Back then, the pressure from Master Dutch was still quite strong. He was one of the few formidable opponents Lu Xun had encountered, but Dutch's "worth" was only ten thousand Trait Points.
So, one can imagine what it means to need eighty million Trait Points to break through a small tier.
If it were in the past, he would never even dare to think about it.
But times change, and thanks to the "Planting Willow for Shade" Divine Skill, eighty million could be earned in just a few days.
"Even a day sooner... How did you manage that?"
Lu Xun was a bit surprised, unable to resist asking Xi.
It previously said to give it a week, and it would find a way to secure four Main City quotas for Lu Xun and his family.
But not even a week had passed, yet Xi had settled it, submitting ahead of schedule.
[Those individuals did not meet the standards for acquiring Main City residency. I exposed their dirt and intentionally stirred public outrage, leveraging public opinion pressure, and fabricated numerous reports to draw the Human Alliance State's legislators' attention. Both the City Lord and Hereditary Clans received upper-level reprimands, so they had no choice but to surrender the divided quotas for reallocation.] — Xi briefly described the activities of the past few days.
"But how did the quota fall into my hands?" Lu Xun was more concerned about that.
[To ensure fairness in reallocation and prevent quotas from being monopolized by the privileged class again, the State Speaker entrusted AI with full control over the operation... Ahem, which means supervised execution by me, bypassing other Jinghai departments, including the City Lord. I could nominate, select, and finalize results. Results didn't even need to be publicly disclosed.] — Xi explained.
"..."
Lu Xun was speechless.
Well, buddy, was this part of your calculation too?
Who could've thought that artificial intelligence could engage in favoritism and fraud? In people's minds, AI is absolutely fair and neutral; they lack self-awareness and solely follow instructions.
Entrusting quotas to AI distribution means no possibility of cheating; AIs can quantify everyone's value and achieve efficient, precise, and fair allocations.
There's no need for further words; Xi certainly abused its position, directly granting the entire Lu Xun family the quotas.
No, to be exact, Xi remains an unbiased AI without personal motives.
But to it, serving Lu Xun and securing personal benefits for him is the real "public good."
As long as something aligns with Lu Xun's personal interest, Xi will unwaveringly execute, immune to emotional factors and free from any ethical constraints.
Privatizing public power is extremely terrifying.
Even if Lu Xun stood against all humanity, Xi would unhesitatingly assist him in dealing with humanity.
"Has our family's acquisition of the quotas been publicly disclosed?" Lu Xun inquired.
[Yes, all records have been processed. You and your family now have legitimate residency in Star-picking City and can embark at any time without any worries.] — Xi responded.
"Star-picking City, huh? Got it."
Lu Xun nodded.
The status of the four Main Cities is the same, so it doesn't matter which one to go to.
Main City residency is tied to essential needs like houses, cars, healthcare, etc. Obtaining residency means acquiring these as well.
Lu Xun's family didn't even need to bring anything; they could directly move to Star-picking City to start enjoying life.
"It's time to chat with Uncle and them."
He mused.
...
During dinner.
The family of four gathered around the dining table for their meal.
Lu Xun found a chance to bring up the matter to his aunt and the other three, saying that our family would relocate to the Main City for residence.
Initially, the three thought he was joking and didn't take it seriously.
Until his aunt glanced at the electronic residency book, then her eyes widened, almost being scared breathless.
"Zhenhai, Xiao Yu, you... you quickly check your personal citizen information." She said shakily, her voice trembling.
"My heavens! What's the situation? Xiao Lu, is this for real?" Uncle was also shocked, drawing a sharp breath.
Their residency had unknowingly changed into "Star Picking."
"Brother, how did you achieve that? How could our family possibly secure Main City quotas? I heard there are only ten in total, with all Elite Citizens in the city eyeing these ten quotas. There's no way it should fall on us." Xiao Yu was utterly baffled, so she asked Lu Xun.
"I don't know either." Lu Xun shook his head, starting to reassure his excited family, "But applying common sense, the super AI of Jinghai City wouldn't make mistakes. Since Xi chose us, there must be a reason."
"That's what you're saying... But this is Main City residency! Only Jinghai City's top elite talents can acquire it. I'm not surprised Xiao Lu can go to Star-picking City, given your significant potential and limitless future. AI can calculate that. But as for me, your aunt, and Xiao Yu, we certainly don't meet those exceptionally high talent standards."