Shen Wumian left, and the originally quiet palace became even quieter. The main system silently stared at Chi Zhao, only to see him stand there silently for a while before calmly turning around and sitting back down on the low stool he was sitting on earlier.
He picked up the jade pendant lying quietly on the table and slowly rubbed his thumb against its delicate and detailed patterns.
Chi Zhao's expression was calm and indifferent, as if he wasn't thinking about anything and also as if he was thinking about a lot of thigs. The main system fell into thought for a moment and then decided to break the silence.
[Are you sad?]
Chi Zhao's act of rubbing the jade pendant stopped. His eyes became focused and he calmly replied, "No."
And you say you're not. You're even talking less. Chi Zhao wasn't Shen Wumian, he wasn't the type to speak perfunctorily.
The main system sighed. He didn't say anything to comfort him and just changed the topic.
[I heard the slag shou system say that you are a very kind person. Before it left, it even told me that I must cooperate with you and cannot force you to do things that you don't want to do.]
Chi Zhao heard this and suddenly felt that energised, "Really? It really told you that?"
[Of course, I have no need to lie about this kind of thing.]
Chi Zhao couldn't help but laugh, "I didn't treat it well for nothing."
He subconsciously stored the jade pendant into his sleeve, just like how he did after getting drunk last night. The main system saw this action of his and couldn't help but laugh. Chi Zhao this person, no matter whether he was drunk or sober, he was still the same and would do things with his heart on his sleeve.
In a human society where almost everyone complains about doing things involuntarily and being forced by life circumstances, a person like him was very rare. No wonder No.6 was obsessed with him.
While the main system silently expressing this to himself, on the other end, Chi Zhao had already stored away his downcast mood. He turned around and happily started chatting with the main system, "Daddy, why are you the one replacing the system? Are all the other systems busy?"
Once again hearing Chi Zhao calling him daddy with no hesitation, the main system fell silent for a moment. For a moment, he felt like he was the one who was on the short end of the stick.
[No, it's mainly because there was no precedence like this before. A system usually cannot leave their job without approval. If I find another system to take over, I was afraid of this matter spreading. It wouldn't be good for the slag shou system, so I came instead.]
Chi Zhao blinked a few times and used one hand to support his chin, "You also call the system the slag shou system? I heard that there are several of its type. Do you call all of them that?"
[Humans and systems are different. Every system has their own code. We use code when we communicate internally and only use names when introduced to humans.]
"Oh?" Chi Zhao was interested, "Then what's the system's code?"
The main system very quickly read out a string of letters and numbers and there were even several special characters. It sounded like complete gibberish. Chi Zhao supported his head and listened for a full minute, but the main system still wasn't done. Two minutes later, he still wasn't done.
Chi Zhao: "....."
"Okay, alright. I understand now daddy. You don't need to read it anymore."
When the systems communicate internally, it was at hundreds of thousands of bytes per second so they could very quickly read the code but if it were to be read out verbally, it would take a horrendously long time.
The main system promptly closed his mouth. He was very easy to talk to and would almost always answer any of Chi Zhao's question.
Chi Zhao changed his sitting position. He thought about the time the system fiercely praised the main system and, with the main system now living in his mind, Chi Zhao suddenly felt a little mischevious. He dragged his tone, "Daddy, you said just now that a system cannot leave their post without approval but you're blatantly helping the system skip work. Aren't you being too nice to my family's system?" It was almost to the point of spoiling it.
Hearing Chi Zhao's words, the main system lightly chuckled. That laugh was extremely pleasing to the ears, making Chi Zhao's body shiver. Your mum, how could it be so nice? This was foul play!
Although Chi Zhao was accusing him of sheltering his subordinate, the main system wasn't angry. He knew that Chi Zhao didn't say it with malicious intentions, so he admitted to it very easily.
[Indeed, I shouldn't be doing this but when faced by its begging, I couldn't bring myself to refuse. It has been like this every time. It would whine and beg and before I could realise what I was doing, I have already agreed. Fortunately, it never asked for too much. Like this time, it wouldn't be away for long. It's afraid of causing trouble for me so it has stressed multiple times that it would return as soon as it can.]
Chi Zhao was stunned for a moment. Huh? Why did he seem to smell dog food?
.....
Chi Zhao dumbfoundedly moved his finger a little and only after opening his mouth for a long time did he ask tentatively, "Then…..Then why are you so good to the system?"
Could it be that he was interested in his family's little system who's soft and good at singing and wants to take it further?!
Hearing this question, the main system was a little surprised. He replied without much thought.
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[ Because its code is very cute, different from other systems.]
Chi Zhao: "...…."
Was this the legendary, after being single for so long, developing an interest to a string of alphanumeric numbers?
Chi Zhao was silent for a moment. Because he didn't want to leave the main system hanging, he still gave a response, "Oh, I see."
From Chi Zhao's tone, the system seemed to sense some extremely complicated emotions. This time, the main system was truly surprised.
[Why? You don't think so?]
Chi Zhao laughed drily a few times, "...Haha, of course I do."
After that exchange, the main system could tell that Chi Zhao didn't mean it and Chi Zhao could also tell that the main system was serious. One human and one system silently confronted each other. In the end, the atmosphere gradually became awkward and strange.
Both of them only had one thought on their minds —– He actually thinks the code is not cute/He actually thinks the code is cute!
...….
Seeing that Chi Zhao's mood seemed to have recovered somewhat after receiving the shock from "the code being cute", the main system cleared his throat and spoke again.
[Alright, let's not talk about these things and focus on the task. Chi Zhao, do you want to experience the thrill of completing a task at supersonic speed?]
Chi Zhao: "...….." Why did that sound a little strange?
Seeing that Chi Zhao didn't understand, the main system explained.
[I have some authority here and can change the progression of the word, turning all the conditions into your advantage. Not only can it return the plot back onto its original tracks, it could also allow you to reap abuse points. For you to achieve this, it will only take fifteen days. That is to say, you can have this world sorted before I leave.]
Presented with such attractive conditions, if it was another host, they would have already happily accepted it. Chi Zhao however didn't say anything after hearing it.
The main system was silent for a second and it then quickly analysed the reason for Chi Zhao's silence. It was because those were not what he needed nor what he wanted. Even if the progression of the world was not changed, Chi Zhao would still do very well in this world. It could be said that out of all the worlds, he was doing the best in this one. If he continued like this, he would most definitely get full marks.
After some quick thinking, the main system slowly added a line.
[Leaving early is also good for you and your body.]
Chi Zhao's eyes flashed.
Right now, what Chi Zhao needed the most was time. In the first three worlds, he had lived until he died naturally, or he waited until the protagonist died before leaving so he had used up too much time because of this. As a result, the system later worked to find worlds that could be completed in one or two, or even two or three years, but it was all futile because the plot had never been stable.
.....
In addition to that, the main systems words just now were like a reminder for Chi Zhao. He could tell what the main system implying. Chi Zhao pursed his lips and felt that he really shouldn't hesitate over something like this. After all, there was nothing holding him back in this world. He didn't like the protagonist and he also didn't have any lingering affection for anyone else so why shouldn't he accept it?
"It's really just fifteen days?"
[At most fifteen days. You can rest assured that as long as I make the move, even the protagonist will not be able to change the plot back.]
The main system's tone was light, but his words were filled with confidence. Chi Zhao glanced at the jade pendant, tightened his fist and nodded firmly, "Alright! Then let's get it sorted in fifteen days!"
The main system smiled and immediately issued a command.
[Okay, as the host wishes. The world progression self-repair program has been launched. Host, you will soon see the results.]
J-just like that?
Chi Zhao wasn't ready for it yet and he also didn't know what the main system meant by changing the world progression. When he asked the main system, the latter just shrugged and told him that a self-repairing program would repair the world. As for what the repaired world would be like, no one knew but one could at least be certain that everything would go in a good direction.
Chi Zhao sat there nervously and wasn't even in the mood to eat while the main system on the other end watched the changes to the world progression with a faint smile on his face.
It really wasn't easy.
After watching the plots in the previous three words stubbornly take a wrong turn, finally, he could now deal with it in person!
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He had long been unhappy with No. 6! He hadn't cast his work aside and come here as a replacement system in vain. This time, he would set everything up the way he wanted so that No. 6 can truly experience a long journey of abuse!
He loves watching those scenes of a domineering wife whipping her loyal dog husband the most HAHAHAHA!
...
The moment the program was launched, a major incident occurred on the border of Chen Empire. Barbarians suddenly attacked and captured three cities within a day and one of them actually had people on the inside colluding with them, directly bringing the general there over to the barbarians to deal with. When he heard the news, Shen Wumian was in his dungeon, self-torturing himself as he looked at Shen Sixteen's face that resembled his own. When he heard it, he immediately assembled the officials to discuss what should be done.
Although some of these officials can be disobedient, when the country is in trouble, they would still unite together to fight the invading enemies first.
After discussing for a long time, Shen Wumian's expression became more and more unsightly. It was because he had discovered that these barbarians were not low in strength and quite threatening. The leader of the group was a person he had never heard of, but his skills and abilities were definitely something he cannot underestimate.
With this, there was no one else who would be able to deal with it. If he wanted to drive those barbarians away as soon as possible, he, Shen Wumian, would have to take action.
In just two hours, there was already chaos outside. When he heard from Hong Lei that Shen Wumian might be taking the front line, Chi Zhao for a moment couldn't register this information.
After Hong Lei left, Chi Zhao blinked a few times and hurriedly asked the main system.
"What is happening?"
[Every change in the plot is done for your sake. Think about it. If Shen Wumian leaves, what can you do? What is it that you can do that is the cruellest to him?]
Following the hints from the main system, Chi Zhao fell into thought. He had always been a good child through and through, but it didn't take long for him to understand.
The cruellest thing to Shen Wumian would be for the previous life to repeat itself again. With Shen Wumian around, he was originally unable to do much but now that he was gone, he could do it without anything holding himself back.
Many thoughts quickly passed through his mind. The main system waited for a while before asking patiently.
[How is it? Do you know what you should do?]
Chi Zhao nodded. He quietly uttered a name: "...Shen Sixteen."