LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 324: The Anomaly
As Yin Banqian was in action, Xu Shuo also quietly released his psychic ability but immediately encountered the same blockage sensation he felt when using his abilities in Silverglow Tower.
It was even more severe than in Silverglow Tower.
This Technology Building is no ordinary place.
Xu Shuo looked up, noticing the building's hollow cylindrical design, its center incredibly spacious. With good enough vision, one could see through hundreds of floors to the simulated blue sky on the ceiling above.
In the center of the building, a technologically-advanced giant mechanical sphere hovered, emitting a faint glow, with electronic screens displaying various data surrounding it.
This mechanical sphere looked premium, but it was actually just a decorative maglev piece commonly used by the Technology Building to transmit announcements.
As a tech company, their architecture had to be somewhat extraordinary.
As Xu Shuo was surveying the place, Luo Kun, unable to contain himself, babbled on beside him, showing none of the awareness expected of an infiltrator, blatantly standing at the release event and critiquing the new products.
If not for the expensive clothes he was wearing and his handsome, noble-looking face, someone would probably have approached to inquire.
The outer area was relaying the inside, and the presenter of the launch event was currently introducing their Quantum Memory Technology.
In recent decades, Long Group's technology had been gravitating towards the human neuronal system, whether the latest Micro-ends, immersive Gaming Pods, or even medical pods that could heal brain damage, all of which were developed by Long Group in collaboration with other companies.
As Xu Shuo pondered this, he frowned slightly, suddenly feeling a bit of disharmony.
This wasn't about the environment but rather some qualities he expressed that were a bit unusual for most people.
Or perhaps, it was about the role of Professor Li.
In his Memory Palace, whether it was the latest Micro-end, hoverboards, commuter vehicles, Gaming Pods, medical pods, or other tech products that connect with the neuronal system—he hadn't experienced a single one!
The Micro-end was a decades-old model that couldn't be controlled by thought but required one to unfold a virtual interface and tap around.
The commuter vehicle was also an old model that relied on external devices for remote operation, along with all other tech products that could be more convenient; he used them manually.
Even more, the moment he opened his eyes in Professor Li's body, he had forcefully removed a microchip by hand. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire
He seemed to particularly detest these new technologies.
He appeared to be out of sync with the times.
But was the chief of the New An Bureau really such a rigid, old-fashioned person?
Xu Shuo looked at Luo Kun beside him and saw him taking selfies with his Micro-end, posing with an extremely adorable "Yay."
His Micro-end was also connected to his neuronal system.
Therefore, it didn't seem like Psychics needed to shun these neuronal products. The Psychics at the New An Bureau used them as usual, and Epsilon's villa had a Gaming Pod and a medical pod that seemed regularly used.
So what exactly was Professor Li being wary of?
Why was there absolutely no related information in the Memory Palace?
Xu Shuo directed his psychic ability towards the conference venue, and as it spread out in that direction, the feeling of blockage intensified.
Only now did his psychic ability completely cover the entire indoor venue.
The round conference venue was crystal clear, every corner, every small movement of each person was sketched out as if imprinted in his mind like a memory.
Xu Shuo saw Wei Ya dozing off in the front of the first layer with her boyfriend and spotted Cheng Can and Arman by the edge of the venue, as well as Yin Banqian moving along in the corridors of the second floor.
However, upon noticing Pianning, the latter suddenly seemed to sense something and looked down subtly without any change in expression.
Xu Shuo did not let his gaze linger because he saw Yin Banqian seemed to be up to something.
Having just received intelligence from the enemy side, although he couldn't be completely sure of its reliability, Yin Banqian still decided to check on the person in charge of Long Group.
After all, she possessed the "Spatial Jump Skills."
Xu Shuo watched silently "from God's perspective" as Yin Banqian stealthily infiltrated a compartment, being cautious not to cast too much of a glance and alert his compatriot again, then shifted his attention to the person in charge of Long Group.
In this era, one couldn't tell a person's age by their appearance.
At least, no one could guess that Long Xunyin, the person in charge of Long Group, who appeared to be a dazzling beauty in her twenties or thirties, was actually one hundred and twenty years old...
If one were to date based only on looks, it wouldn't be a matter of an old cow eating tender grass, but an old cow eating the sprouts.
As Xu Shuo was internally mocking, he suddenly paused.
He had just "locked eyes" with Long Xunyin!
Although the other party only glanced quickly in this direction, the feeling of the psychic ability was unmistakable—Long Group's leader had definitely noticed his probe!
Xu Shuo's eyes flickered slightly as he watched Long Xunyin, who was bowing her head to eat grapes, and quickly withdrew his Mind Reading.
He opened the chatroom on his Micro-end, which already displayed a few messages. Because Yin Banqian had been right at that spot when Long Xunyin looked over, she too couldn't help becoming suspicious.
After Pianning asked a question, he disappeared from the conversation, and Wei Ya, being focused on breaking through the firewall of the Technology Building, was absent.
...
Inside the conference venue.