The afternoon sun hung high above Eastern Technology University, warming the campus courtyard as students hurried between lectures.
But inside Dormitory 306, Lin Tianyu's attention was completely absorbed by the glowing screen of his laptop.
Lines of complex code scrolled rapidly across the display.
Neural network architectures.
Parallel computation modules.
Data training pipelines.
The AI framework he had been building for the past two days was finally approaching completion.
His fingers moved quickly across the keyboard, adjusting parameters and refining algorithms.
Behind him, Wang Hao leaned against his bed watching curiously.
"I still don't understand what you're doing."
Lin Tianyu didn't look up.
"Artificial intelligence framework."
Wang Hao blinked.
"You mean like those big tech companies build?"
"Yes."
Wang Hao stared at him for several seconds.
Then he burst out laughing.
"You're serious?"
"You're building that in a dorm room?"
Lin Tianyu calmly pressed Enter.
The program began compiling.
The laptop fans started spinning loudly.
A few seconds later, the system interface appeared in his mind.
MISSION PROGRESS UPDATE
Develop Basic Artificial Intelligence Framework
Current Progress: 91%
Lin Tianyu exhaled slowly.
"Almost done."
The AI framework he was creating was based on the blueprint provided by the Infinite Technology System.
Compared to ordinary frameworks used by developers, this one had several extraordinary advantages.
• Faster training speed
• Adaptive learning algorithms
• Optimized resource management
• Built-in predictive models
If released publicly, it could easily rival many existing commercial frameworks.
But Lin Tianyu didn't intend to release it yet.
This technology was only the first step.
Behind him, Wang Hao suddenly leaned forward.
"Wait… your laptop is overheating."
Lin Tianyu glanced at the temperature monitor.
The CPU was running at maximum capacity.
His laptop was barely powerful enough for the calculations.
"If I had a better computer cluster…" he murmured.
The system responded immediately.
SYSTEM SUGGESTION
Recommended Infrastructure
AI Training Server Cluster
Estimated Cost: ¥180,000
Lin Tianyu raised an eyebrow.
"So the system even suggests equipment."
But his current balance wasn't far from that amount.
Another notification appeared.
ECONOMIC NETWORK UPDATE
Profit Generated (Last 6 Hours): ¥21,700
Total Account Balance: ¥202,900
Lin Tianyu smiled faintly.
The financial algorithms were working extremely well.
The system was constantly scanning:
• global stock markets
• cryptocurrency exchanges
• commodity markets
and executing micro-trades with extremely high success rates.
In just two days, his capital had already doubled.
Suddenly—
The laptop screen flashed.
Compilation complete.
The AI framework launched successfully.
The system immediately responded.
MISSION COMPLETE
Develop Basic Artificial Intelligence Framework
Reward Issued
• ¥500,000 transferred to host account
• AI Development Blueprint Acquired
• Technology Points +30
Lin Tianyu's phone vibrated.
Bank notification.
Deposit Received: ¥500,000
Wang Hao's eyes widened.
"What was that?"
Lin Tianyu glanced at the message.
Then closed the phone calmly.
"Just a small investment return."
Wang Hao stared at him suspiciously.
"You're acting strange lately."
Lin Tianyu simply smiled.
Inside his mind, the system interface expanded.
SYSTEM STATUS
Host: Lin Tianyu
Level: 1
Technology Points: 40
Influence Points: 0
Active Modules
• Mission Center
• Technology Tree
• Rewards Vault
• Economic Network
Another panel opened automatically.
NEW TECHNOLOGY UNLOCKED
Artificial Intelligence Development Blueprint
Sub-Technologies Available
• Financial Prediction AI
• Industrial Automation AI
• Smart Logistics AI
• Medical Diagnostic AI
• Game AI Engines
Lin Tianyu studied the list carefully.
Each sub-technology represented an entire business opportunity.
Financial AI could dominate trading markets.
Logistics AI could revolutionize supply chains.
Medical AI could transform healthcare.
Game AI could power advanced video games.
His mind quickly began calculating possibilities.
Campus Walk
Later that afternoon, Lin Tianyu walked across the campus toward the engineering building.
The autumn breeze carried the scent of fallen leaves.
Students sat on benches chatting or studying.
Among them, Lin Tianyu noticed a familiar figure.
Chen Xiaoyu.
She was sitting under a tree reading a textbook.
When she saw him approaching, she smiled slightly.
"Tianyu."
Lin Tianyu nodded.
"Studying?"
Chen Xiaoyu closed her book.
"Trying to."
Then she hesitated.
"About yesterday…"
"You shouldn't provoke Wang Jun."
Lin Tianyu replied calmly.
"I didn't provoke him."
Chen Xiaoyu looked at him carefully.
For some reason, Lin Tianyu seemed different recently.
More confident.
More focused.
Almost like someone who knew exactly where he was heading.
"What are you working on lately?" she asked.
Lin Tianyu thought for a moment.
"Artificial intelligence."
Chen Xiaoyu's eyes brightened slightly.
"That sounds interesting."
Before their conversation could continue—
A familiar voice interrupted.
"Well well."
Both of them turned.
Wang Jun walked toward them with several friends.
His expression was cold.
"So the quiet genius is flirting now."
Chen Xiaoyu frowned.
"Wang Jun, stop it."
But Wang Jun ignored her.
He looked directly at Lin Tianyu.
"I heard something interesting."
"You're trying to build an AI project."
The surrounding students began whispering.
Wang Jun smirked.
"You know my family company is investing in AI startups."
He leaned closer.
"If you want funding…"
"You should beg properly."
The tone of his voice was full of mockery.
Lin Tianyu looked at him calmly.
Then he spoke quietly.
"I'm not interested."
The crowd murmured again.
Wang Jun's expression darkened.
"You're really arrogant."
He stepped closer.
"Do you know how many people would kill for my investment?"
Lin Tianyu shrugged.
"Maybe they need it."
"I don't."
For a moment, silence filled the courtyard.
Chen Xiaoyu stared at him in surprise.
Even Wang Hao—who had just arrived—looked stunned.
Wang Jun clenched his fists.
"You'll regret this."
Then he turned and walked away.
But his cold voice echoed behind him.
"This isn't over."
Dormitory Night
Back in the dormitory, Lin Tianyu sat quietly at his desk.
Outside the window, the city lights flickered in the distance.
Inside his mind, the system displayed another notification.
NEW MISSION AVAILABLE
Mission: Develop Financial Prediction AI
Difficulty: B
Reward
• ¥1,500,000
• Advanced AI Algorithm Blueprint
• Technology Points +60
Lin Tianyu leaned back in his chair.
Financial prediction AI.
If successful, it could dominate financial markets.
Stocks.
Cryptocurrency.
Commodities.
An entire industry could be built on this technology alone.
He smiled faintly.
"The real game…"
"…is just beginning."
Outside the dormitory window, the quiet city stretched toward the horizon.
And somewhere within the system—
Another hidden process had begun.
SYSTEM NOTICE
Host Potential Re-evaluation in Progress
Civilization Architect Candidate Status: Active
The message vanished before Lin Tianyu noticed.
But the system had already begun preparing him for something far greater.