Chapter 457: The Main Quest in the Genes

Well, Mr. Zhang Jie, the ownership of this city's waste is yours from now on.

Alright, that's settled.

The mayor, smiling, saw off Zhang Jie, watching his and Qiong's backs, rubbed his bald head, and let out a long sigh.

Good thing it's settled; I never thought someone would actually take it over.

The reason for all this is that Zhang Jie produced large amounts of antimatter; the waste at his place wasn't enough, so he came here to expand his collection area.

I didn't expect it to be this easy to acquire; the other side seemed eager to act as well.

Upon inquiry, I heard that due to the previous disaster, many humans at waste collection stations suffered accidents, and the rest, fearing another disaster, left with their Ship Life.

Generally, waste collection stations have a few Ship Life to transport scrap; of course, such work can be found on other planets, but with the uncertain arrival of disasters, they naturally left.

The Intelligent Machine Star Alliance is like that; Ship Life here live decently, at least better than in the Iron Law Star Alliance, where they at least have human rights here.

As for why Zhang Jie doesn't have any Intelligent Machines here... isn't that obvious?

A planet on the edge of the Star Alliance, all its equipment and facilities are still in pre-stellar civilization condition—what's the difference from a rural area?

Given the high computational power of Intelligent Machines, most of them perform calculations and research work in the prosperous central regions; they wouldn't stay here.

But it doesn't matter; this actually benefits Zhang Jie, who was still worrying about not having enough waste!

So Zhang Jie thus became the city's true King of Waste!!!

Cough, although this title doesn't sound great, it's indeed fitting—various waste from the whole city floods into your recycling station; fortunately, antimatter isn't picky and eats anything, preventing your small station from overflowing.

Now, your status is much higher than before; as the King of Waste, your path on this planet seems to be nearing its end, like a player about to finish the main quest, an inexplicable sense of emptiness wells up.

What will you do next?

It's not hard to think of: just keep developing until you can truly open a waste collection station in the universe, then upgrade Xiao Jiu to make her an enormous Ship Life.

But what are you thinking—where should you go?

You have sunk into contemplation...

The race 'Extraterrestrial Entity' remains active...

Meanwhile, the three Ship Girls who finished a day's work have returned to their own dwellings.

At this moment, they are planning to take a comfortable bath.

Hey, Xiao Jiu, you're sore all over and smelly—quickly go take a bath.

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Hey you bad peach! You're the same!

Xiao Jiu and Dai Tao started horsing around, while Qiong, the steadiest of them, had already taken off her clothes and sat in the bathtub.

Since they often come into contact with waste and debris, they inevitably get dirty; for the physical and mental health of the few Ship Life, Zhang Jie specially prepared a large bathtub for their use.

(ˊωˋ*)

Feeling the warm water, Qiong involuntarily showed this expression.

As a stoic military maiden who has endured hardship in the army for years, taking a bath is Qiong's favorite thing.

Plonk!!!

The two little ones fell into the water like two torpedoes with a 'glug' sound, splashing bathwater all over Qiong's head.

You two!!!

Meanwhile, the contemplative Zhang Jie suddenly heard two screams, scratching his head in confusion.

His contemplation yielded little, but a thought inexplicably arose in his mind.

Negentropic Being....

This thought seemed to pop out of nowhere; in Zhang Jie's mind, it was as if something issued him a task, compelling him to head in that direction.

He has known for a long time that he is of extraterrestrial origin.

In his childhood memories, his mind constantly popped up various main quests, like a chuunibyou.

For example, when he was first picked up by a human female: stay alive.

To avoid being abandoned by the human female: build a good relationship.

And as he gradually grew, he realized these sudden thoughts were not his chuunibyou fantasies.

But rather stem from his bones, etched into his genes, like a law.

It guides Zhang Jie along a set path, continually moving forward.

If not this, then Zhang Jie's brain is faulty; he's been crazy since childhood.

Looks like my background really has some pedigree.

It's time to study myself, Zhang Jie thought.

Hey Qiong sis, you said humans were standing there pondering all day?

What do you think he's thinking about?

The three Ship Girls are now soaking in the water, each with relaxed expressions, temporarily setting aside their prejudices, calmly discussing Zhang Jie.

Zhang Jie, I think he's considering how to motivate me to become a qualified racing Ship Girl!

You Dai Tao, what are you thinking? Humans wouldn't possibly think about your affairs!

Xiao Jiu rebutted with all her might, while Dai Tao pouted and dove headfirst into the pool.

I think he's considering how to develop afterward.

Hey, that's possible!

Then what do you say—could he possibly be researching some weird stuff?

Just as Xiao Jiu was daydreaming, the door behind her quietly opened.

Qiong, convenient? Come out a bit.

Qiong:?

Are you polite?

Do you think I look convenient right now?

Hey hey hey! Human, how did you just come in?

Don't worry, I'm not interested in your bodies.

You idiot!!!

Wait a moment, I'll come after I finish soaking.

Okay.

Zhang Jie drew his head back, while Xiao Jiu angrily slapped the water surface, feeling only that she had struck something hard, and then a burst of bubbles rose.

Afterward, Dai Tao slowly floated up....

Soon after.....

Qiong, wearing a bathrobe, came to Zhang Jie's room; she naturally didn't think Zhang Jie would be interested in her body, she was just curious why Zhang Jie had summoned her so urgently.

I'm here.

Hmm.

Actually, I have a question I want to ask.

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You know.....

What is entropy disaster?