Chapter 326 The Prince is Back!

The old tree's final question weighed heavily on Zhou Jue's heart like a boulder.

What exactly is the relationship between systems and space?

Who is primary and who is secondary?

Is the system parasitic on space, or does space imprison the system?

She had never thought about it from this perspective.

She had always taken it for granted that these were two separate cheat codes, which just happened to be obtained by her at the same time.

Now it seems that things are far more complicated than they appear.

She thought back to the beginning. Because she dug out the Starry Radiance Box, she was taken to another world by the system after opening it, and the Starry Radiance Box also existed in her sea of ​​consciousness.

If the two are unrelated, then logically, when the system took her to another world, there was no need to bring a box along as well.

Zhou Jue shook his head, forcibly suppressing these chaotic thoughts.

I can't figure it out.

Behind every question lies more mystery.

Instead of wasting our energy here, let's do something practical.

She exited the Starlight Secret Box, sat cross-legged in the secluded meditation room, closed her eyes, and instantly entered a state of ethereal tranquility.

Spiritual energy, like rivers flowing into the sea, surged into her body from all directions.

During this cultivation, the Nascent Soul stage realm was rapidly consolidated and strengthened.

I don't know how much time has passed.

It might be ten days, or it might be a hundred days.

A gentle call roused Zhou Jue from his deep meditation.

"Xiao Jue, wake up." It was Sun Jiuchou's voice.

"Your package has arrived."

Zhou Jue opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

She got up and opened the heavy metal door of the seclusion room.

Sun Jiuchou stood outside the door with a smile, still looking as refined and harmless as ever.

On his shoulder stood a familiar little figure.

The tiny robot, no bigger than a palm, had its blue eyes flashing intensely the moment it saw Zhou Jue.

The next second, a shrill electronic wail, filled with endless grievances, echoed throughout the corridor.

[Waaaaah—! Host! My dear host!]

Like a cannonball, the little robot sprang from Sun Jiuchou's shoulder and plunged headfirst into Zhou Jue's arms, rubbing its tiny metal head against her clothes.

I missed you so much! I thought I'd never see you again!

Zhou Jue looked at the system hanging on his chest, its two short legs kicking wildly in the air, and was both amused and exasperated.

"Alright, alright, we're back now, aren't we?"

She reached out, lifted it off her body, and held it in her palm.

[Waaaaah... Host, you have no idea what I've been through!]

The system extended its tiny robotic arm, tearfully and vehemently accusing the system.

That guy surnamed Sun, he's inhuman! He threw me into a hellhole full of data storms! It's riddled with bugs and viruses! I almost... almost got formatted!

As it spoke, it patted its little chest with lingering fear.

Zhou Jue glanced at Sun Jiuchou, who was still smiling beside him. The latter simply shrugged, indicating that he couldn't help.

"Then how did you get back?" Zhou Jue pinched the system's little foot.

【I……】

The system's crying stopped abruptly, and its tone, which had been full of grievances just moments before, instantly took on a hint of pride and smugness.

[Of course I'm back! I'm telling you, host, don't underestimate me just because I'm young. I'm not the same person I used to be!]

It flew up from Zhou Jue's palm, hovered in mid-air, put its hands on its hips, and tried to puff out its little chest.

[I, the magnificent System 2828! After enduring countless trials and tribulations, I have been reborn from the ashes! I have leveled up twice!]

[I'm now a Level 4 system! Level 4! Host, do you know what that means?!]

It extended its mechanical finger and projected a glittering gold badge in the air bearing the words "Lv.4".

Ordinary world bugs and viruses on the level of a small karaomis are no match for me!

Zhou Jue was amused by its smug look.

"That's amazing?" She feigned surprise, "From now on, I'll have to rely on Brother Tongzi for protection."

The word "protecting" acted like a powerful shot of adrenaline, hitting the system hard.

Its entire body glowed with excitement as it flew around Zhou Jue, its voice rising eight octaves.

Of course! Don't worry, host!

From now on, if anyone dares to bully you, I'll bully them! I'll protect you!

[What demons and monsters, what conspiracies and schemes, are all nothing but fleeting clouds before my overwhelming computing power!]

[Dad said we should develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically! My physique is great now! If a Nascent Soul cultivator came, I could just unleash a bolt of lightning and let him experience what electrotherapy feels like!]

Zhou Jue was stunned by its boasting, feeling that this guy had gone out to gain experience but hadn't learned anything else, though his ability to brag had certainly improved.

"Alright, alright, I know you're amazing." She reached out and flicked its little head with her finger.

Zhou Jue's eyes darted around: "But... who is this 'dad' you're talking about? You have a dad?"

【Uh…】The system's smugness vanished, and it glanced at Sun Jiuchou somewhat guiltily.

【Oh, host, this isn't important!】

Zhou Jue saw through the underlying tension and understood the situation, so he stopped pressing the issue.

"Now that the upgrade is complete, let's get down to business..."

Before she could finish speaking, the system's status instantly switched.

The "Tongzi Brother" who was just gesturing wildly suddenly became serious and professional.

It hovered in front of Zhou Jue, its light receding, and emitted a steady electronic sound.

[Reporting to the host, the system has completed the V4.0 upgrade.]

[Core database expanded, access unlocked to C level, new "In-depth World Background Analysis" and "High-Risk Target Warning" functions added.]

[Recalibrating the world anchor point...]

[Calibration in progress...]

Calibration complete.

Zhou Jue's heart jumped.

Sun Jiuchou also put away his smile and became focused.

After a brief silence, the system's electronic voice sounded clearly again.

[Time remaining until next travel: 2 days, 16 hours, 21 minutes, 18 seconds.]

There are less than three days left!

[Locking on target world...]

[World Type: Flower Country in the 1970s (Derivative)]

Main Quest: Survive for 730 days

[Side Quest: Pending Trigger]

"Brother Tongzi, I can understand the 'Flower Kingdom' from the 1970s, but what does the 'derivative' part mean?"

[In-depth analysis of the global context is underway...]

[Analysis complete.]

[Host, the world you've traveled to this time is set in 1970s China, and is the setting of a period novel called "The 70s: Transmigrated as a Military Officer's Beloved."]

The world setting is largely similar to that of China in the 1970s. The difference is that, because this is a novel world, it contains protagonists, supporting characters, villains, and cannon fodder characters.

"? Are all the elements included? There are even time travelers? Then these two must be the main characters."

Does it have a novel plot?