Yu Ling inherited a lot of black pots from the original owner, but after his true form was revealed, Nan Yuxiu had long forgotten about the artificial intelligence idiot from before, and only the overly beautiful... male commander remained.

Whether it's playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, songs, or any other skill, big or small, useful or not, Yu Ling is proficient in everything, showing none of the mentally challenged nature she had before transforming into human form.

The more Nan Yuxiu spent with Yu Ling, the more pleasant he felt. He automatically categorized the previous scoundrel as an inorganic entity that had simply transferred its intelligence into its appearance. Only the one who had taken human form, Yu Ling in her current state, could be considered a new "life."

Gradually, he eliminated the estrangement between himself and the original owner of the system, and also gave up the idea of ​​finding an opportunity to kill the system.

Well, at least compared to the loneliness of having no relatives or friends, he has an additional system closely connected to him.

The fake system, Virus Jade Ling, was actually just a bit talkative. She chatted with Nan Yuxiu for a while, but unexpectedly, his favorability towards her skyrocketed.

This was also something he had been holding back. He had no choice but to stay home for a long time after the palace maids caught him following Nan Yuxiu and made a sharp, loud noise.

Later, the news that the concubines in the harem had been abducted by Chief Eunuch Nan even reached the emperor's ears. The puppet emperor, who had been powerless for a long time with three thousand beauties in the harem, even issued a special decree to bestow Yu Ling upon Nan Yu Xiu.

On the day he personally came to bestow the reward, his expression turned somewhat unpleasant upon seeing the unfamiliar but stunningly beautiful Yu Ling.

He said that the imperial harem was full of ordinary women, and it turns out that this guy had snatched them all away.

It has to be Lord Zhang! He came up with such a brilliant idea to get Nan Yuxiu away, and he actually managed to persuade her. He's a great contributor!

May this meritorious official rest in peace. Once he takes power, he will surely sever ties with these two first. I'm sorry to have wronged you, Lord Zhang!

The day for "issuing the certificate" was drawing near, and the army was ready. They were all locals, but each one of them looked pale and malnourished. Zhang Xiaofan was just using the title to get things done and didn't expect these weaklings to be of any help. It would be even more pointless to repair them.

He was able to sideline the emperor because the emperor had spoiled him, making him a coward who bullied the weak and feared the strong, cowardly and fond of enjoying life. He couldn't endure any hardship and was too lazy to even review memorials. He could come back to kill whenever he wanted.

"Your Majesty, I shall take my leave now. You need not worry about me too much."

What am I worried about?!

But the emperor dared not say it.

The emperor, all smiles, escorted Nan Yuxiu to the city gate, and quite "meticulously" didn't even glance at Zhang Xiaofan. It was as if he had something wrong with himself and was eager to get rid of the person, all written on his face.

"My dear minister, although we are master and servant, I have always cultivated you as my chief minister. I can't bear to part with you!"

Zhang Xiaofan & Yu Ling: You've got all the titles mixed up, have you ever properly attended court?

Only Nan Yuxiu, without even a change in the curve of his lips, bid farewell to the emperor with a look of considerable satisfaction.

The next second, the two people who were "saying goodbye with tears in their eyes" turned around at lightning speed and walked in opposite directions, while cursing each other in their hearts as "idiots."

"Let's go."

Nan Yuxiu mounted his horse and rode out of the city gate alongside Zhang Xiaofan, followed by a group of misfits. It could barely be considered a grand procession as they set off. This journey lasted for three days.

It's not that they returned in three days, but that they spent all three days traveling. Even if there were a system that allowed them to cheat, they couldn't use it unless there were special circumstances.

This is the downside of this world; doing anything is like unlocking a powerful skill by fulfilling specific conditions. After that, Yu Ling became too lazy to travel and made an excuse to slip away, telling Nan Yuxiu to summon her when they arrived at their destination.

The cat-eared girl, Mimi, blinked her starry eyes with envy: "Having a physical form is so great~"

Zhang Xiaofan patted the cat's head affectionately: "Don't worry, I will definitely do my missions well and kill more pirated systems to earn energy for you to change your body!"

Nan Yuxiu couldn't see Xiaomi, just like Zhang Xiaofan couldn't see Yu Ling before she appeared. Later, it was Xiaomi who marked the data stream band of Yu Ling, so that it could be shared with Zhang Xiaofan.

Nan Yuxiu was furious watching someone interact with thin air.

In just a few days, Yu Ling had already secured a very important place in his heart. He never expected that this cheap system would leave without even thinking about him!

South, the Cold-Faced Yama, Yu Xiu: "All troops, line up! Speed ​​up!"

Even if the team leader was perfunctory and the soldiers were just filling numbers, their pay and rations were never withheld. Compared to falling behind and going hungry, it was still more worthwhile to grit their teeth and persevere.

Nan Yuxiu was well-versed in the art of managing people, so he naturally had them firmly under his control. With Yu Ling gone, he seemed even more murderous.

Even Zhang Xiaofan felt that the person next to him was as cold as a block of ice, and he secretly whispered something to Xiaomi:

"This guy made a mess of the court before, could it be because the system went out to have fun and made him feel restless?"

Xiaomi: "That's possible. If the host doesn't want Xiaomi, Xiaomi will be unhappy too."

Interstellar artificial intelligence has its own intelligence and emotions, but it is still inferior to humans in many aspects. It relies entirely on algorithms. Xiaomi simply chose the answer that the host likes to hear the most.

But Zhang Xiaofan actually believed it!

The indigenous people, who are already lacking in love, are understandably blinded by high technology.

As a worldly-wise person from the future, Zhang Xiaofan felt it necessary to remind the other party not to get too involved. Riding alongside Nan Yuxiu on horseback, he said:

"Um, Steward Nan."

Nan Yuxiu raised an eyebrow and hummed in response.

"You may not understand the principles behind this kind of technological product, but there is one thing I must remind you."

Zhang Xiaofan spoke with great conviction, and Nan Yuxiu also slowed down his horse.

"Please speak, Lord Zhang."

“Systems are different from humans. To them, the body is just a shell,” Zhang Xiaofan said. “Its true form is intangible and invisible; it is illusory. Don’t take it seriously as a human and get too deeply involved.”

Nan Yuxiu simply smiled slightly.

"I remember your system is called... Xiaomi?" He pretended to recall for a moment and said, "So you're saying you don't consider Xiaomi a person?"

Xiaomi: "......."

"W-what? Brother Xiao Fan, is that how you see Xiaomi?!?"

Zhang Xiaofan seemed to want to speak but stopped, hesitating to speak but wanting to speak again. You're a real dog!

I kindly reminded you, why are you still trying to sow discord?

"That's not what I meant! The system is our good friend and partner! I mean, even if your system is good-looking, you can't have that kind of possessiveness towards her or him!"

Zhang Xiaofan almost blurted out the words he shouldn't have, but Nan Yuxiu clearly understood.

Nan Yuxiu:........

He was a eunuch.