150: Chapter 150 The Evolution of All Humanity? This is some serious perk!
"Tell the whole world that my Hardware Store is reopening starting today."
"We accept all kinds of custom-made orders."
"From interstellar warships to unclogging toilets, we do it all."
"The prices are fair, and we never cheat our customers."
Lin Mo's words caused Zhao Zhenhua, who had just been forced to accept the appointment of "Head of State," to have his brain crash once again.
What is going on?
You just refused the power to rule the world and chose to retire to the countryside.
Yet, in the blink of an eye, you want to return to your old profession and continue being the owner of your little Hardware Store?
And isn't this business scope a bit too broad?
From interstellar warships to unclogging toilets?
Is the span between them wider than the Mariana Trench?
"Mr. Lin, this is…"
Zhao Zhenhua asked cautiously.
"What? Is there a problem?"
Lin Mo raised an eyebrow.
"I'm making money based on my own skills, what's the problem?"
"Besides, being the Head of State is so tiring; how could it be as carefree as being a boss?"
"In the future, if your Earth Federation encounters any technical problems you can't solve, you can place an order with me."
"Considering we're old acquaintances, I'll give you a two percent discount."
Zhao Zhenhua: "…"
He finally understood.
Mr. Lin wasn't retiring to the countryside at all.
This was clearly retreating behind the scenes, changing from an emperor on stage to a retired emperor behind the scenes.
From now on, as the supreme Head of State, he was, simply put, a "professional manager" working for Lin Mo.
Whenever the Earth Federation encountered problems it couldn't solve, it would ultimately still have to pay to ask this Hardware Store owner for help.
After realizing this, Zhao Zhenhua did not feel aggrieved at all; instead, he let out a long sigh of relief.
With Mr. Lin as a "technical consultant," he could be at ease as the Head of State.
"I understand, Mr. Lin!"
"Once I return, I will immediately use the highest authority of the Earth Federation to promote your 'Universal Hardware Store' globally!"
Zhao Zhenhua said respectfully.
"Hmm, a teachable student."
Lin Mo nodded with satisfaction.
Just then.
The system in his mind, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly made a notification sound.
[Ding!]
[Detected that Earth civilization has achieved a high degree of unification in political, economic, military, and cultural aspects!]
[Detected that Earth civilization has initially mastered a planetary-level defense system!]
[Detected that Earth civilization has entered the "Universal Retirement" era!]
[Comprehensive evaluation in progress...]
[Evaluation complete!]
[Congratulations to the host! You have successfully guided Earth civilization to officially ascend from a Level 0.7 surface civilization to a Level 1.0 planetary civilization!]
[Civilization ascension rewards are being distributed!]
Boom!
Following the sound of the system notification.
An invisible, vast power instantly descended upon Earth.
At this moment.
All humans enjoying their leisurely lives felt an indescribable, marvelous change in their bodies and souls.
A painter sketching in a park suddenly felt inspiration gushing forth in his mind, his brush moving as if guided by a god.
A historian researching ancient texts in a library suddenly felt his obscure and difficult subject matter become suddenly clear.
A young man cultivating in the virtual world "World of Mountains and Seas" suddenly felt his thinking speed and learning ability skyrocket tenfold; any complex technique could be understood in an instant.
Even a newborn baby's cry became louder than before, and its eyes were filled with wisdom.
Evolution!
This was a collective evolution of the life level belonging to all of humanity!
The Earth Federation Central Academy of Sciences.
In the academy's command center, various alarm sounds rang out incessantly.
"Report to the Head of State! The average IQ of global humanity has collectively increased by twenty points in three minutes!"
"Report to the Head of State! Our genetic testing department has discovered that those fragments in the human gene chain known as 'junk DNA' are being activated and optimized on a large scale! It is estimated that the average human lifespan will soon exceed three hundred years!"
"Report to the Head of State! Skynet has detected that the Earth's own 'Gaia Consciousness' is awakening and strengthening! The ecological environment of the entire planet is self-repairing and optimizing at an incredible speed!"
Report after report, filled with sci-fi colors, kept pouring in to the newly appointed "Supreme Head of State," Zhao Zhenhua.
Listening to these reports, Zhao Zhenhua was moved to tears.
He knew that this was the most precious gift Mr. Lin had given to this civilization.
A future that is wiser, healthier, and longer-lived.
A true golden age had arrived.
He picked up the phone, wanting to express his highest respect and gratitude to Lin Mo.
However, before he could make the call, Lin Mo contacted him first.
However, there was not a trace of excitement or joy in Lin Mo's tone; instead, it carried a hint of disdain.
"Old Zhao, send someone to check immediately."
"How much 'warranty period' does this sun in our Solar System have left?"
Zhao Zhenhua was stunned, completely unable to keep up with Lin Mo's train of thought.
"The sun? Warranty period? Mr. Lin, what do you mean?"
Lin Mo replied in a very professional tone, like a car mechanic inspecting an old engine, complaining:
"I just scanned it with my new permissions."
"I found that the nuclear fusion reaction inside our sun seems a bit unstable."
"The power output fluctuation is a bit large, and it occasionally 'burns oil,' spewing out streams of high-energy particles."
"Although there are no major problems in the short term, it might break down in a few thousand years."
"This is simply a defective product!"
"No, it bothers me to look at it."
"I've decided, I need to find some time to give it a thorough, major maintenance."