Chapter 05: Researching The Computer

Translator: Krukist

Liu led her group away, and Xia Ran was also forced to leave while holding the Blue Bamboo Cat. Before leaving, she cast a deeply grateful glance at Lin Yu—her gaze filled with…

A feeling of affection?

Lin Yu quickly shook his head. In his previous life on Earth, he had never been particularly sensitive to love. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been oblivious for so long when his ex-girlfriend was cheating on him. When they first got together, they could barely keep their hands off each other. In that regard, Lin Yu was quite confident in his own abilities.

But then, all of a sudden, she refused to let him touch her anymore…

Why?

Looking back now, it was clear—she had been saving herself for that rich fool.

The past was the past. Everything on Earth was gone. Now, in this world of the Heavenly Sun Continent, fate had given him a second life. More importantly, it had granted him a high-tech golden finger. With such an opportunity, how could he allow himself to fall into despair? The peak of his new life was not far off—no, it was definitely within reach!

Although he had successfully saved Lady Nalan’s Blue Bamboo Cat—the most precious pet in the entire Heavenly Cloud Kingdom—he had hoped to use this as an opportunity to revive the reputation of Ganoderma Hall and introduce his antivirus software as a medical tool to heal people. But that Liu dismissed it all by claiming the cat was simply mischievous, pretending to be dead to tease the servants.

In other words, the cat’s sudden recovery had nothing to do with Lin Yu.

His plan to restore Ganoderma Hall’s name was crushed, but this didn’t discourage Lin Yu. Instead, it gave him the perfect excuse to take time and properly study the computer within his Sea of Consciousness.

Apart from the antivirus software, what other programs were installed? What effects did they have?

"Hmph!"

As the crowd dispersed, Li Chaohua did not leave immediately. Standing at the entrance of Lingzhi Hall, she let out a cold snort and said Ganoderma, “Lin Yu, you were lucky today. That Blue Bamboo Cat was just playing dead. But if you keep stirring up trouble in the future, don’t think for a second that it has anything to do with our family!”

Lin Yu ignored her and began closing the shop early for the day. Not that anyone had come for treatment anyway…

Seeing that he wasn’t responding, Li Chaohua became even angrier. “What’s wrong with you, you useless fool? Your father is gone now! Do you really want to let the Ganoderma Hall, which has stood for three hundred years, be destroyed in your hands? Do you not feel ashamed before your ancestors?

Listen up! If you sign the contract today and transfer Ganoderma Hall to me and your second uncle, we’ll cover Ling’er’s school fees for the next two years. But if you don’t sign today, you won’t get such a good deal tomorrow!”

Lin Yu was carrying the last wooden plank to close the entrance when he suddenly paused. Li Chaohua immediately felt triumphant, pretending to remain indifferent while internally gloating.

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Hah! You hesitated at the mention of Ling’er’s tuition, didn’t you?

Still too inexperienced!

The contract was drafted by Li Chaohua herself. It clearly stated that Ganoderma Hall would belong to her and Lin Dong, but it didn’t mention any specific payment date or method. In other words, she had no intention of paying at all.

In Heavenly Cloud City, legal disputes were settled based on connections. Back when Lin Wen was still around, Ganoderma Hall had some influence. But now that Lin Wen’s fate was unknown, who would stand up for a useless nobody like Lin Yu?

"Get lost!"

Lin Yu spat out a single cold word before slamming the last door panel shut.

Li Chaohua froze for a moment, then shouted a few curses at the closed door. She wanted to continue ranting, but the large black dog inside Ganoderma Hall barked twice, sending a chill down her spine. Muttering a few more insults under her breath, she left unwillingly.

Lin Yu locked the door and headed to the backyard. The Lingzhi Hall’s courtyard had several buildings. In the past, when the Lin family was prosperous, it housed a large extended family.

His mother had passed away early, leaving him to grow up with his father and younger sister.

His father wasn’t just a Third-Grade Spirit Pharmacist with outstanding medical skills—he also enjoyed tending to the courtyard. The spacious backyard had been carefully maintained, featuring pavilions, rock formations, and flowing streams. In the corners of the yard, small plots of land were cultivated with medicinal herbs and vegetables.

Against the western wall, a rose bush had been planted long ago. It was his mother’s favorite flower before she passed away. Despite the passing years, the rose bush remained unchanged—neither flourishing nor withering. Right now, it was in full bloom, its pink petals particularly vibrant.

Lin Yu made his way back to his room. Just as he was about to close the door, the large black dog—Blacky—followed him inside.

Hei Chai was the same age as him. The year Lin Yu was born, his father had found the stray puppy at the entrance of Ganoderma Hall and decided to take it in.

The Heavenly Sun Continent was rich in spiritual energy. The average lifespan of ordinary people was 150 years, and even animals lived longer than their Earth counterparts. For example, while dogs on Earth rarely lived beyond ten years, those in the Heavenly Sun Continent typically lived over twenty.

Hei Chai was already nineteen. Its time was running out. Over the past month, its appetite had noticeably decreased, and it slept more than ever.

Lin Yu saw this and felt a deep sorrow in his heart.

According to the original owner’s memories, although he was considered a worthless cultivator, his family had always given him warmth. His father was strict but kind, and over the years, he had spent a fortune trying to cure Lin Yu’s congenital meridian deficiency. Even this last trip to the Savage Peaks in search of rare medicine was for his sake.

His sister possessed extraordinary talent, earning the envy of many, but she never showed arrogance in front of him. She rarely even mentioned cultivation, fearing it would wound his pride.

And then there was Blacky…

His childhood companion.

Whenever he was bullied by other children, Blacky would rush to his side, scaring them away. Other kids had pets too, but no matter how strong their animals were, Blacky never backed down—even if it meant fighting until he was covered in wounds.

Lin Yu shut the door, gently stroking Blacky’s head. The old dog rubbed against his hand affectionately, its eyes full of loyalty and warmth.

From a cupboard, Lin Yu took out a large piece of dried beef and placed it on the stone floor.

"Eat some first," he said. "I need to study something."

With that, he sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and focused on the computer in his Sea of Consciousness.

As if responding to his consciousness, the once-dim screen flickered faintly. The glow was weak, as though it could disappear at any moment—just like a dying laptop on Earth about to shut down due to low battery.

Lin Yu ran his hands over the computer’s chassis but found no power input.

If this thing runs out of energy, how do I recharge it?

And why is it only appearing now, after more than half a year in this world?

Since this computer was an Earthly artifact, it must have arrived with him when he transmigrated. Something he did must have triggered its activation.

Could this activation process be related to charging it?

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