Chapter 708 Wind and Cloud Meeting (2 in 1 Chapter)

Fei Max's proposal is very reasonable. π's book can be said to be all-encompassing. Even if the future and present events cannot be queried due to countless possibilities, at least the past events can be queried. --

Thinking of this, Zhang Zian connected to the hotel's wifi, and immediately sent a message to π: π, what are you doing now? Have a moment to look it up for me?

After a while, π responded with a message: I have time, and I am circling around in the living room. Want to know what?

Countless things are happening every minute and every second in the world, 99.9999999999% of them are trivial things, such as Li Lei 'urinated' outside the toilet, Han Meimei picked her nostrils and other trivial things, it is impossible for π to be interested know all this.

In fact, π is currently only interested in what happened in the pet shop in the past half a year, after all, he wants to write a novel with relevant content. It only opens its book when it needs it, and inquires what it wants to know.

Zhang Zian sent a message: That's it, π, the cat god statue that had been placed on the first floor of the store suddenly disappeared inexplicably. Can you check for me what happened in the pet shop last night?

π replied quickly: Yes, but it will take some time.

Zhang Zian could imagine that just after writing a plot, π, who was circling around in his daily life, put on his pince-nez again, opened its book, and inquired bit by bit.

π's book is all-encompassing, which is a good thing and a bad thing, because it means that everything in the pet shop last night will be recorded, including the trajectory of every speck of dust floating in the air in the shop, the evaporation process of every drop of water, and even Including the position of every atom that makes up the pet shop, etc... It is not easy even for π, which has the "infinite" attribute, to find out something specific from the infinite records, and it must be given enough time.

While waiting for π's reply, the elves each chose their favorite sleeping position in the room. Zhang Zian dug out the clothes in the suitcase and hung them in the closet, and found out the four bow ties he brought to try on for Fei Max. Then I took a photo and sent it to Feng Xuanzhen. Not to mention, Fei Masi looked very handsome in a bow tie.

The electric kettle made a gurgling sound. Zhang Zian opened a pack of tea leaves that he brought with him, waited for the boiling water to cool down, and brewed two cups of tea. He and the old tea each had a cup. Jing'ling drink.

The phone beeps for information.

So fast?

Zhang Zian was a little surprised, π didn't check the information so quickly before...

He unlocked the phone and couldn't help being slightly taken aback, because the letter was not from π, but Professor Wei Kang who hadn't been in touch for a long time.

As a professor of biology at Binhai University, Wei Kang had always hoped that Zhang Zian would cooperate with him in his research out of his interest in the original Egyptian cat. The research object was of course Fina.

It was impossible for Zhang Zian to agree to this request, and he always declined it politely, because it was not a major matter related to the national economy and the people's livelihood. Even if he agreed, Fei Na would not agree.

Professor Wei Kang did him a small favor when he captured Richard. As a courtesy, he really wanted to find an opportunity to return the favor, but there was no suitable opportunity.

Wei Kang asked in the message: Student Zhang Zian, is it convenient now? I want to discuss something with you.

The crew has no other arrangements today, Zhang Zian's task is to fight the jet lag, he has nothing else to do except wait for π's reply, so he replied: It's convenient. What's the matter, Professor Wei?

He speculated in his heart, could it be that Wei Kang has not given up yet and wants to borrow Fei Na for research?

After a while, Wei Kang sent another message: That's it. At the beginning of the new year, I am applying for funds and projects from the college. I plan to go to Egypt to investigate the local biodiversity, and I am currently in the preparatory stage. One of the goals of this expedition was to find traces of the original Egyptian cat, and since you can get one, there may be others in the area. If successful, it may be able to rewrite the evolutionary history of domestic cats.

Zhang Zian felt that there was little hope. Fina was summoned from history by the game, and she did not survive from two thousand years ago. The probability of the original Egyptian cat still surviving in Egypt is even higher than the probability of the double color ball Low. Having said that, it is inconvenient for him to persuade Wei Kang not to do useless work, after all, this is only one of the goals of Wei Kang's trip.

Wei Kang also probably understood that the chances are very low. It is impossible to go to Egypt just for this purpose. Otherwise, it would be too costly, and the academy would not approve it. There should be other tasks.

Therefore, Zhang Zian replied: Then I wish you success in advance.

He knew that Wei Kang must have something to say, and he would not send a message just to tell him about it.

Sure enough, Wei Kang sent another message: If possible, I hope you can tell me where you got the original Egyptian cat, or what channel you got it from. I guarantee my personality that I will keep it a secret for you, and I will never disclose it. Please stop saying that I picked it up from the street.

Wei Kang spoke sincerely, probably because he thought that Zhang Zian had smuggled here through the local black market in Egypt... But Zhang Zian couldn't tell him the truth, and couldn't bear to lie to him again, so he could only reply: Professor Wei, please don't Asked, for some 'personal' reasons, I can't say.

Letting this old man who is over fifty years old let him down again made Zhang Zian feel bad, but there was no other way.

After waiting for a while, Wei Kang still didn't give up, and sent another message: Well, since you don't want to say it, I have a request. If you have time then, can you come to Egypt with us? We provide round-trip travel expenses, board and lodging, and will not interfere with your actions, as long as you promise to do your best to help us find another original Egyptian cat, is that okay?

This piece of information surprised Zhang Zian even more. In order to find the original Egyptian cat, Wei Kang invited him to visit Egypt together?

He glanced at Fina, hesitant, and replied: Professor Wei, are you joking? I'm just a pet shop owner, and my university major has nothing to do with biology. Even if you agree, will the college approve it?

Wei Kang replied confidently: Of course, no problem, as a special consultant, we often need to hire people who are familiar with the local customs as consultants during field trips.

Zhang Zian was at a loss for words. From the looks of it, Wei Kang seemed to have considered everything thoroughly, making a decision before making a move.

Wei Kang often leads teams to field trips and is very familiar with the process. Since he was sure, he shouldn't just talk about it.

Zhang Zian was a little moved. Is this an opportunity to travel at public expense? The place I went to was not the usual European and American regions or Southeast Asia where there are more Chinese than locals, but Egypt, which is 'covered' with a veil of mystery...

Traveling comes second, the key is...

He sneaked another glance at Fina.

Fina squatted by the floor-to-ceiling window, with her back to Zhang Zian, staring at the night view of Berlin, which was full of traffic on the street outside the window. From his position, she couldn't see its expression at this time, so it was probably neither happy nor sad.

He remembered that when he went to America last time, Fina inadvertently asked on the plane if the place flying below was Egypt. After getting a negative answer, although it concealed it well, there was still disappointment in its eyes.

It must really want to return to Egypt, to see the kingdom of God it once guarded, to see the black land it once dreamed of... Although Zhang Zian still doesn't understand why the ancient Egyptians called the country full of yellow sand the Black land, 'color'blindness?

He thought about taking it to Egypt for fun, but he has not been able to make up his mind, because obviously he can't go with a tour group when he goes to Egypt. He is not familiar with the local area and has no relatives, so he will be in trouble if he encounters any problems.

Wei Kang's invitation this time is a godsend opportunity, and there is no more suitable opportunity than this one.

It's not a bad idea to take this opportunity to fulfill Fei Na's long-cherished wish... Borrowing 'flowers' to offer Buddha does not require him to pay.

It's just that, using people's money to eliminate disasters for others, scientific research is expensive. What if he really followed with the cheek, but failed to find the original Egyptian cat for Wei Kang?

For the sake of caution, he did not rush to agree, and asked further: Professor Wei, when is the departure time for the investigation you mentioned? When are you coming back? I have a relatively full schedule and am currently attending an important meeting in Germany.

The second half of the sentence is purely for pretending to be 'forced'.

After sending this message, he also sent a location to prove that he was indeed in Germany.

Professor Wei Kang replied: Isn't this the end of the Spring Festival holiday? The leaders of the courtyard also just came to work. The project was submitted today, and now I need to determine the number of participants for this investigation, so that I can apply for the corresponding funds, so I must first ask if you intend to participate. After the research in the college is approved, detailed plans and supplies will be drawn up. It is estimated that if everything goes well, it will take three months at the earliest.

Three months later, that's still very early.

Zhang Zian was conflicted. On the one hand, he wanted to take this opportunity to go, but on the other hand, he was worried that returning without success would make people look down upon him, so he hesitated for a long time without replying.

At this time, the mobile phone rang the notification tone again. He thought it was Wei Kang urging him to make a decision as soon as possible, but this time it was π who sent the message.

π wrote: The cat god statue disappeared by itself, not stolen by others.

Disappeared by itself?

Zhang Zian became more and more curious. Such a heavy lump of iron, no, it was a copper bump, how could it disappear by itself? The world is really big, full of wonders.

He sent a message and asked: How did it disappear? what is the reason?

π quickly replied: I checked the reason for the disappearance, but I couldn't find the reason.

Can't find the reason?

This is so evil, π's book is about life, the universe and everything, and it's not about looking up the future, but about the past, and it still can't be found?

Zhang Zian asked: Why?

π replied: According to the book, the relevant information is protected by the game and cannot be queried temporarily.

Fuck!

Countless alpacas roared past Zhang Zian's heart!

Protected by the game? Does that mean that the statue of the cat god has something to do with the game?

He immediately started the game and asked, "Navigation elf, are you there?"

Before the words were finished, a ball of light appeared on the screen of the mobile phone, giving people the feeling that it was alive.

:Hello! I am your navigation elf, always at your service!

"Navigation elf, what's the matter with the cat god statue in my store? Don't say you don't know!" He asked bluntly.

: According to our judgment, the statue of the cat god in your store may become an elf because of gaining enough power of faith, so we cannot disclose relevant information to you, please forgive me!

Zhang Zian has something in his heart that mmp doesn't know if it's appropriate to say it, but even if he doesn't say it, the navigation spirit will definitely know that he wants to say it.

"Can this kind of thing also become an elf?" He questioned, "I don't read much, so don't lie to me!"

: The elves don’t stick to any form, and they are not fake. Whether it is a living pet or a pet in the fantasy of human beings, it can become an elf, and so is the statue. Congratulations, you may be about to witness the birth of a new elf, which is very rare!

Zhang Zian: "..." Do you think I will be happy? The statue just disappeared. If I knew how much it would be worth if I sold it as scrap metal!

He noticed that the navigation elves emphasized "possibility", that is to say, it is not certain whether the cat god statue can collect enough power of faith, maybe it can become an elf, maybe it can't, everything is still ambiguous between.

I probably can't get any information from the navigation elf.

"Okay, I see, it's none of your business," he said.

: At your service anytime.

The dancing lights on the screen disappeared.

The elves couldn't see the typing between him and π, but they heard the conversation between him and the navigator elves, and noticed that his tone was bad, so they all looked at him.

He stroked his train of thought, and was about to explain the matter to them, when the phone rang again, and it was still a message from π.

π said: I tried again, although I couldn't find the detailed information, but I found a sentence in the book, which may be related to this incident.

Zhang Zian immediately asked: What are you talking about?

π quickly replied: "Nine Nights Cat's song" is shocking, and the wind and the clouds will swim in the sand and the sea.

Seeing this prophetic verse, his heart moved, he switched the information interface to the dialogue with Wei Kang, and re-read the message sent by Wei Kang.

The sea of ​​sand... Does this refer to the vast and boundless Sahara Desert?

If the sea of ​​sand really refers to the Sahara Desert, then does the phrase "you will travel in the sea of ​​sand" mean that you are destined to go to Egypt?

The statue of the cat god came from ancient Egypt. Only by going to Egypt can we find a way to prevent it from being promoted to an elf?

Thinking about it, it seems that the statue of the cat god has not been able to become an elf for more than two thousand years, perhaps because the ancient Egyptians had a knack for suppressing it...

But what the hell is this "Nine Nights Cat 'chanting' shocking change"?

Does cat mean cat god statue? But the statue of the cat god can't "sing"...

Although I can't figure it out, it seems that this trip to Egypt is imperative.

He simply sent a message to Wei Kang: Professor Wei, is your proposal still valid?

Wei Kang: Effective.

Zhang Zian: Then count me in.

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