Da Vinci explained, "In the existing medical database, there is no such lifeform recorded. The closest are atmosphere creatures, but they have different elemental mixtures in their own gaseous structures."

"This hydrogen-based lifeform, however, contains no other elements, and is isolated from the outside environment using a sealed device."

"This sealed device functions as both a petri dish and a safety chamber. When the internal temperature is below -259.1°C, hydrogen turns into a snowy solid form, that is, solid hydrogen."

"From Ma Dali's description and the mechanism of this device, it seems that continuous high pressure, extremely low temperatures, and the movement of solid hydrogen lifeforms all heavily rely on external energy input."

"I'm not sure if it can be called a lifeform. If it lacks independent survival abilities and only displays movement and a certain level of consciousness in specific environments and equipment, some biological experiments can achieve this. The simplest example is the knee-jerk reflex of frog legs, or the specific programs built in data environments—such as the currently most popular 'Law'."

"However, based on the fact that the Spark Plain has existed for many years, it should be considered a high-value lifeform. Otherwise, logically, it cannot be explained why it has become the core around which the local electric cats gather, and the final endpoint of energy convergence."

"To maintain its operation requires the mobilization of an enormous amount of electric power."

"Keeping it in a solid hydrogen state long-term requires at least 300,000 Watts of efficiency, equivalent to 43,000 upgraded second-generation hearts operating continuously at 7 Watts."

"This will necessitate mobilizing at least one-third of the company's current power generation facilities, including some Stone Molt Reactors, putting enormous pressure on the company's power reserves."

It was hard to judge this hydrogen element lifeform, so it has been pondering how exactly to view this phenomenon.

But due to the vast limitations of information, Da Vinci could only give a conservative preliminary conclusion.

Zhou Yi looked at the transparent house-like container. The colorless and tasteless hydrogen inside flowed and existed; from a visual perspective alone, it was hard to imagine that a lifeform could be surviving inside.

This container lifeform might already be in a state of difficulty breathing and physiological weakness.

A decision had to be made whether to consume half of the company's electrical equipment to provide it with sufficient external energy.

"It's worth it. Da Zhou, we have to nurture it."

Suddenly, Xiao Fu suggested, "It is a very pure form of hydrogen-based life."

"Hydrogen-based life?"

Zhou Yi asked, "Is it common?"

"On a cosmic scale, hydrogen-based life is very common."

Reverse Flow explained, "Because the vast majority of celestial bodies contain large amounts of hydrogen. In the known universe, hydrogen is the most abundant and the largest single substance in reserve. By mass, about 74% of the universe is hydrogen."

"They are the majority on various celestial bodies."

"Hydrogen-based life is a life form that uses hydrogen as core energy or a key metabolite."

"There are two most common types. The first type is primitive life, which may also exist on Earth, such as Dead Sea plankton. They use hydrogen to create chemical reactions for energy or to produce hydrogen-based compounds through metabolism. Due to their primitive structure, they hardly grow, and other lifeforms don't pay much attention to them."

"The second type is fluid life, existing in high-pressure, low-temperature environments, either in a gel-like or fluid form."

"Fluid-based hydrogen life is the most notable. Forming such a life form is extremely difficult. Due to their innate adaptability to hydrogen environments, they can almost enter most areas of this universe."

Xiao Fu said, "Consider, for example, that for most lifeforms, spatial passages, whether space bubbles or space holes, pose limitations. But for fluid hydrogen-based life, they can pass through without obstacles."

Zhou Yi was puzzled, "But it is still a material lifeform, right? Is it because its innate energy level reaches that of Light Core Bodies?"

"Not exactly."

Xiao Fu explained, "Materially speaking, spatial passages are composed of hydrogen and helium, making them inherently compatible with fluid hydrogen-based life. Hydrogen and helium can naturally pass through these passages and flow freely in various spaces. Even in high-dimensional spaces, they can enter."

"They are innately unrestricted lifeforms, able to travel effortlessly between worlds. As long as they are careful, they can escape almost any disaster."

Zhou Yi was taken aback, "That's really impressive."

"Because they are very mysterious and rarely appear, it is uncertain what other abilities they possess."

Reverse Flow continued, "Fluid hydrogen-based life has inherent advantages but also a significant drawback: slow growth."

"The birth rate of fluid types is low, and their growth cycles are long. There have been mid to high-level civilizations that found fluid hydrogen-based life, but those civilizations went from their peak to decline and eventual extinction without being able to hatch self-aware consciousness."

Zhou Yi listened intently, "And you still want me to nurture it?"

"Hold on, let me explain,"

Reverse Flow quickly added, "This one is different; it already has a vague consciousness."

"During the old human era you lived in, this did not exist. So, there is only one possibility: it came to this world after the Circular Flow outbreak, and the electric cats have been continuously catalyzing it. Judging by the time, it has been a long time already. The hardest part is the seeding to embryo process, which is also the stage with the highest mortality rate."

"Right now is no longer the hardest stage. As long as it is supplied with sufficient power, it is highly possible to obtain a hydrogen-based lifeform that even high-level civilizations desperately desire!"

"Da Zhou, don't miss this great opportunity!"

Zhou Yi fell into deep thought.

The hydrogen-based lifeform capable of navigating spatial passages was very tempting.

It was clear this hydrogen-based lifeform had been cultivated in a special petri dish, backed by the Golden Elephant Shepherds. They had established transparent castle systems with electric cats on both Earth and Mars for cultivating hydrogen-based lifeforms.

It was evident they possessed the technology and experience to nurture this lifeform.

With a ready-made petri dish, the entire nurturing process would be much more efficient, significantly shortening the growth cycle.

Zhou Yi immediately decided, "Then we will nurture it!"

With his command, the electricity engineers began remodeling the circuits, connecting the power grid to the Dead Sea Zone where the hydrogen-based lifeform was.

Fortunately, the container crafted by the Golden Elephant Shepherds was highly automated. As soon as the power was connected, the entire transparent container began to glow, with arcs of electricity flowing inside.

The energy continued to drive it.

After three days of high-efficiency mobilization and reconstruction, the final outcome proved that Da Vinci's judgment was still conservative.

To maintain the extremely low-temperature, high-pressure environment of the breeding house, 350,000 Watts of power equipment were needed, solidly occupying half of the company's electrical facilities.

However, the immediate effects were significant.

White snowflake-like solids appeared within the transparent breeding house, with solid hydrogen reappearing.

Unlike the clear human-shaped outline on Mars, the solid hydrogen here looked like scattered iron filings, slowly moving, as if invisible magnets were pulling them.

Two more days passed.

The scattered small white solid fragments inside the breeding house began to connect and combine, slowly condensing into a large conical pile.

It looked like a crude snowman made by a novice.

In the [Alert] perspective, it appeared purple and was an A-level lifeform.

The only regret was the inability to communicate with it.

The Wuhu Elevated Bridge said, "Chairman, its condition has significantly improved. The current environment has stabilized its consciousness. Give it some more time."

"It grows rapidly. Look closely; it's mimicking the external environment."

Zhou Yi noticed it too.

The snowman-like hydrogen-based lifeform had used solid hydrogen to create a column, shaping a ball on top and a series of coils around the bottom.

This was actually mimicking the power equipment it was connected to and the electric cat's cat house. A dedicated A-level working electric cat was stationed here, constantly monitoring and observing its condition.

"Chairman, Guan Zhong suggested appointing a dedicated observer to care for the hydrogen-based lifeform, using our various tools or items to help it gradually mimicate us."

Zhou Yi asked, "Who do you think is suitable?"

Guan Zhong then spoke up, "The candidate should preferably be young. Young people are more open and receptive to new things. Similarly, the hydrogen-based lifeform, as it will mimic, a vibrant young person can positively influence its consciousness, making it more active and willing to interact with us."

Zhou Yi flipped through the company employee list and made a selection.

A candidate was quickly decided and brought over.

Zhou Yi said to the boy in front of him, "Bei Ta, this is a top-secret mission of the company. Apart from me, you must not disclose your work content to anyone."

"You need to spend one hour here every day, keeping a work journal. This is a challenging and unknown task that might change the world, or it might lead to nothing."

"Are you willing to accept this challenge?"

The boy nodded without hesitation, "Chairman, I am willing! I will definitely obey your orders and keep this mission confidential even to the death."

Zhou Yi smiled slightly and extended his right prosthetic hand.

"Then a handshake will seal our agreement."

Bei Ta also extended his right hand, which was also a prosthetic, but slimmer and simpler.

The two artificial hands shook.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but laugh, "We seem to have a lot in common; both one-armed, both right-handed."

The boy scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed.

Bei Ta looked curious, "Chairman, why did you choose me?"

"The person for this task needs to be reliable, intelligent, adaptable, and good at interpersonal interactions."

Zhou Yi pointed to the transparent breeding house, "You will be its first friend in this world."

"I've been impressed by you and have asked people who know you."

"Doctor Feng Ying told me you are someone who stays optimistic even in dire situations. She also said you aspire to follow my example, diligently learning and laying a solid foundation without rushing for achievements, much like myself."

Zhou Yi showed an appreciative look.

Sometimes, going slowly is more remarkable than going fast.

Among the three prodigies of Mushroom Forest Primary School, Bei Ta was the least noticeable.

Bai Shier modified the Yellow Giant Mushroom, advancing the resolution of the social issue of unemployed electric cats. Chen Ji explored the Floating Heart Cultivation Method, both becoming well-known.

Bei Ta seemed to be left far behind by them.

Many outsiders thought that this child was ordinary, falling far behind the real geniuses.

But he remained unhurried and calm, attending classes and coding in the Program Department after school, focusing on his own business.

For a young person, this level of composure was quite rare.

"So,"

Zhou Yi looked at Bei Ta, "this hydrogen-based lifeform, half of the company's electrical power, and a hope to change the world, are entrusted to you."

The boy replied with a serious face, "Yes, Chairman! I guarantee the completion of the mission!"

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