Chapter 2
Chapter Two
As the new day begins, the sun shines down relentlessly, bathing the leaves and rooftops in its light, casting shadows on the ground. In this interplay of light and shadow, the earth is divided into two distinct colors: light and dark.
Unlike the sun's unrestrained glare, Lin Mu began her day with a look of utter despair, because she was having her diaper changed...
When Lin Mu first started being a baby again, she comforted herself, saying it was okay, it was okay.
I kept hypnotizing myself: I am a little baby, a little child, this is just normal.
One should remain calm in the face of both honor and disgrace, and remain unmoved even if Mount Tai collapses before one.
However, these words of comfort eventually turned into expressions of utter despair.
Why are the main characters in novels all adults?
Why do the main characters in novels all have cheat codes?
Why are all the protagonists in novels geniuses?
Why do I have to start from a baby? I should at least start from a two-year-old, or even a one-and-a-half-year-old!
For the other main characters, half a year is enough for the story to develop more than halfway, and the fastest ones are already approaching the finale!
As for Lin Mu himself, he is still a baby, and once again he has not made any progress and has not even left the newbie zone!
Or even setting aside the newbie zone, Lin Mulian is currently finding it quite difficult to get out of bed on his own!
Aa ...
Lin Mu can only rant and rage in his mind right now, as there's nothing he can do in reality!
Forget it, I'll go play with the cat instead; it's a rare treat.
"The future boss of the Phoenix Pride System! The future boss of the Phoenix Pride System! The future boss of the Phoenix Pride System!" Lin Mu was about to begin his role-playing today—a silver-tongued flatterer!
"Here you are, here you are, here you are! Your system is online!" The virtual cat appeared.
"System, have you ever learned about the language and writing system of this world?" Lin Mu asked.
"Of course, these are basic knowledge and skills."
"To be a system within a system, the first step is definitely to understand language and writing, otherwise it's just an illiterate system!" Although her tone was flat, Cat raised her head, her pride mixed with confidence!
"Just like how I communicated with you so quickly before, it was because I sensed the imprint of Earth from your consciousness, so I quickly matched the language needed for communication!" the system explained.
"Blue Star Mark, what is that?" Lin Mu asked in confusion. Could it be that this system could also identify where he came from? Blue Star, that name sounded very familiar and dear.
"It's a unique mark that each planet and each world has for everything it belongs to, and it can't be imitated!" the cat explained.
Lin Mu felt that listening to the cat's words was indeed like listening to a lecture.
Therefore, Lin Mu decided to put the anti-counterfeiting mark issue aside for the time being and get back to the main topic.
"Can the system help the host quickly master the language and writing of this world?" Lin Mu asked.
In Lin Mu's view, the word "system" is full of technology and represents a wide range of skills.
"Sure!"
"The system can implant knowledge into the host, similar to chip design on Earth."
"But it's even more advanced than a chip. It only requires compressing the necessary knowledge into small molecules, then using system technology to introduce it into the brain, and finally completely integrate with the brain! It's a godsend for underachievers!" In Lin Mu's eyes, the cat at this moment was the best salesperson, and it even simulated the specific operation process for Lin Mu.
Lin Mu further understood what it meant for knowledge to enter the brain in a strange and unusual way.
"Then what do I need to do to get it?" Lin Mu smiled slightly, very curious about what price he would have to pay to obtain this skill. There's no such thing as a free lunch.
"Uh, it's not expensive, just 10,000 points." The cat rubbed its two front paws together, showing a bit of the shyness and embarrassment of a salesperson who had just started selling.
"Points? What are those?" Lin Mu asked.
"When the host completes a task or achieves a certain accomplishment, he/she will receive a reward from the system headquarters, which may include items or points," the system replied.
"How many points does the system have now?" Lin Mu was curious about the system's initial investment. Based on his experience with previous novels, the initial investment should be quite substantial.
“0 points, but I think the host has unlimited potential and will definitely be able to earn a lot, a lot, a lot of points in the future!” Cat nodded vigorously.
Lin Mu discovered that the skill of "drawing a pie in the sky" was not unique to any one person, but rather a common skill that everyone had to some extent.
"0 points, and you can still buy it?" Lin Mu felt that the purchasing method that Maomao was about to describe was absolutely familiar to her.
"Sure, you can borrow from the system's points management department first, and then pay back the points in installments!" At this moment, Maomao is playing the role of a system banking salesperson.
Sure enough, zero down payment! What a familiar method! Indeed, regardless of species or environmental differences, the existence and development of many things are largely the same!
"So, are there any free instructional videos?" Lin Mu refused the loan.
Lin Mu doesn't want a loan at all! If he takes out a loan, he might want to give up halfway through. Perhaps, like in modern times, the fruits of his knowledge will be taken back, making it even harder to learn again.
"Yes, but studying is so tiring!"
"Mumu, Lin Mumu, Lin Mumu, Host, are you really not going to reconsider?"
"Borrow 10,000 points at an interest rate of only one percent, which is much lower than on Blue Star. A lot of people on Blue Star are taking out loans and overspending!" The cat salesperson had the professionalism of a salesperson. Even though she was rejected, she still had to continue working.
"No!" Lin Mu resolutely refused again.
Lin Mu has no desire to repay the loan; he feels constrained! While loans can be very helpful at times, knowledge acquired through one's own efforts is what truly belongs to oneself.
"System, we're supposed to be the host among hosts, the system within the system. Why do we need to rely on external things to learn language and writing at the very beginning?" Lin Mu began his speech.
“Today, we have to rely on external resources to solve even this much problem. What about in the future? The Phoenix Soaring System will definitely have many more difficult tasks to complete. Will we still have to rely on others?” Lin Mu continued to speak.
"If the points management department thinks that you and I are mediocre and have no potential, and is unwilling to help us, what should we do?"
"Could it be that your talk of becoming a system within the system is just empty words!" Lin Mu's output was gradually reaching its peak.
"Do you really want to laugh at your past self, who was full of ambition, when you've achieved nothing in the future?"
"Are you going to admit defeat from the very beginning?"
Lin Mu was about to unleash his full attack when he was interrupted.
"No, I will never admit defeat! System Thirteen, never admit defeat under any circumstances!" Cat clenched her fists.
"You're a promising student! Let's work together!" Lin Mu reached out and placed his hand on the cat's paw.
Actually, Lin Mu has some regrets.
Lin Mu felt he could still add more to his writing, since he had written this inspirational article many times during a certain period of his life.
In fact, I often rely on these things to persevere, but the audience absorbs it too quickly, so saying too much afterwards is actually not good!
"System, could you please find some tutorial videos? They're free!" Lin Mu emphasized again, "No loans, free! Free! Free! How great!"
"Also, System Master, may I watch from the side and see how you found it?" Lin Mu had been curious about this electronic cat for a long time.
"Of course, the host already has system access." As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Mu saw himself back in the room that was only painted with white latex paint.
In the virtual space, a 1.5x1 light screen floats horizontally in front of Lin Mu, along with a floating keyboard! A keyboard! A keyboard!
"Mumu, this operating mode is currently modeled after the computer operating mode on Earth, making it easier for the host to operate!" the cat explained.
Keyboard, monitor, all that's missing is the host computer. Oh right, nowadays, with more advanced technology, the host computer doesn't need to be separate; it can be integrated into a single unit.
Suddenly, I felt a sense of peace amidst the trees. It was wonderful to be able to see things that resembled those on Earth!
"So, can we go directly to touchscreen mode?" Lin Mu asked.
If Earth can have a touchscreen, why can't the operating system?
"Of course you can, but the screen is too big and difficult to operate. Now, to make it easier to touch, we'll shrink the screen." The cat waved its paw.
"Wow? Points bank? Search? Polar bear? These are apps?" Lin Mu was shocked.
It feels like this world is a replica of the Chinese world on Earth.
"This is also something I borrowed, Mumu," the cat said proudly.
Lin Mu secretly thought to himself, "I'm sure it wasn't copied and pasted."
Oh dear, a video streaming platform.
Points Bank: View details of points credited and used.
The polar bear can contact other hosts and complain to each other, but its current level is too low to use this feature!
There are also other major apps.
"Moreover, we're very thoughtful, preparing an initial gift package for the host of this world." It felt like the cat was making a "ding-ding-ding-ding" sound.
"Ta-da! The gift pack includes:"
1. A set of basic world information;
II. A projection of the future development of the world;
Thirdly, and most excitingly, a top-grade cultivation manual. "At this moment, the king of live-stream demonstrations—Cat Cat."
"Furthermore, all the materials in the gift package have been translated into Earth's language."
Sure enough, sure enough, Lin Mu had become numb.
But precisely because of this, the calm surface of Lin Mu's heart began to ripple.
Such familiar things can give people a sense of security to some extent.
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