Chapter 4

"Beep, fusion complete." The sudden voice startled Lin Xiao, who was still deep in thought.

Huh? What sound? What does "fusion complete" mean? Where did this voice come from? My computer doesn’t even have the speakers on, right? Lin Xiao, full of questions, began a new round of deep thinking.

"Host, hello. I am a semi-intelligent system from the year 9350, code-named HEY3002045S. I am pleased to serve you. Due to a lack of energy, I can only answer your questions for the next two hours." The mechanical voice echoed in Lin Xiao’s mind.

System? Intelligent? Energy? What is this all about, Lin Xiao thought.

"Host, hello. I can explain your questions. I come from Earth 7000 years in the future. Due to a war with the alien beings of the Moyun planet, both sides used interstellar orbital cannons, which created a space-time black hole. My exploration ship accidentally entered it and traveled through time to the present. Due to the power of space-time, the exploration ship disintegrated, leaving only me, the core program. I appeared right above you and had no choice but to fuse with you." The mechanical voice continued.

"Energy is the basic requirement for the system to function. Because of the space-time black hole, all the energy has been consumed, and I cannot be activated. I will enter a state of hibernation. To restore the energy you consumed before, I will re-emerge to answer your questions. There are 50 minutes left. Do you have any other questions, host?"

"The host only needs to think in the mind, or consciousness, because the system has already fused with you. From now on, you are the system, and the system is you."

"Huh? So you're the rock that hit me and sent me to the hospital a few days ago?" Lin Xiao asked.

(Please, can you not jump around like that? The point isn’t that, okay? A powerless complaint.)

"Yes, I apologize for that. It was due to the Earth's gravity." The system replied.

"Oh, then what about the energy? How can I get energy?" Lin Xiao asked, a bit puzzled.

"Energy is the basic requirement for the core chip to function. Due to the space-time black hole, the core chip lost a lot of data and needs energy to activate the backup resource library." The system replied.

"What kind of data? Is it the technology from 9350?" Lin Xiao asked.

"No, the exploration ship I was on is a civilian warship used for exploring the universe. It does not store high-tech data. The data on the exploration ship is about the cultivation and research of some rare flowers, plants, and minerals from ancient myths, as well as the study of the secrets of the human body, such as why humans in myths have the power to create the world." The system replied.

"Ancient myths? Aren’t they just fake novels and biographies?" Lin Xiao exclaimed.

"In the year 4067, it was confirmed that the ancient myths in novels are real, though there are some differences. The legends of Nüwa repairing the sky and Pangu creating the world are true. Ancient humans gained long lives and powerful abilities through cultivation. Because this world no longer had the energy called 'heaven and earth essence,' the most powerful among them, Pangu, joined forces with several other powerful leaders to break through the cosmic barriers and travel to other parallel universes."

"Nüwa, a powerful woman not inferior to Pangu, sealed the passage between the two universes before leaving. Because of the delay, a type of sub-dragon species called dinosaurs from the other universe came to Earth." The system explained.

"Wow, I feel like I’m listening to a fairy tale. Dinosaurs came like that? Not through evolution?" Lin Xiao was shocked.

"Yes, later, because the dinosaurs were not adapted to our universe’s atmosphere, they gradually lost their reproductive and vital abilities and slowly became extinct. Only a few weaker species survived with minimal impact." The system continued.

"Alright, let’s get back to the topic. How can I get energy?" Lin Xiao asked.

"Bad news, I just checked the internet through your computer and found that the current Earth does not have the energy I need. The energy level is too low. Even the energy from a nuclear bomb is less than 0.1 of what I need." The system’s emotionless voice told Lin Xiao a harsh reality.

"Alright, I don’t care. Energy is what you need, not me." Lin Xiao said.

"Host, I have to tell you some bad news. The system fused with you because it was running out of energy. This means that when the system’s energy is completely gone, you will also die naturally." The system said.

"Damn, you can’t be serious. It’s 7000 years of advanced technology, and you’re pulling this? Forcing me into this? Even nuclear energy is not enough for you. What can I do? Wait to die?" Lin Xiao was shocked and shouted.

"Is there no other way to restore your energy?" After a moment of consideration, Lin Xiao calmed down and asked hopefully.

"Yes, the energy from some ancient mythic tools or magical artifacts can be absorbed by me. The energy from rare flowers, plants, and extraterrestrial meteorites can also be absorbed." The system replied.

"That’s impossible. Where can I find magical artifacts and rare flowers on the current Earth? And meteorites are rare. Are you trying to kill me?" Lin Xiao was furious.

"Host, the system’s remaining energy is 1%. Please replenish the energy as soon as possible. Half the time has passed. I have half an hour left before I go into hibernation. Do you have any other questions?" The system’s mechanical voice, like a grim reaper, continued.

"So, whether I agree or not, I have to find energy, right? Otherwise, when the system runs out of energy, I will die too, right?" Lin Xiao said with a worried and weak voice.

"Yes, it’s good that you understand, host." The system said.

"Alright, I understand. I will go find it, for my own life." Lin Xiao said weakly, his face drooping as he lay on the bed, burying his head in the pillow to vent his frustration.

"Host, due to the loss of system data, only the most basic data remains undamaged. After I go into hibernation, the system will fully fuse with you, and you will be able to see the data. I wish you good luck. Goodbye." The system said and then went into hibernation.

"Ah!" Lin Xiao clutched his head and screamed, his face contorted and his body twitching, indicating his poor state. After about 5 minutes, Lin Xiao, drenched in sweat, gradually relaxed.

After organizing the data given by the system, Lin Xiao realized what the most basic data meant.

A basic breeding technique that includes the breeding, upgrading, strengthening, and mutation of all existing livestock.

A basic physical technique, a simplified cultivation method that absorbs free-floating energy from the universe to make oneself stronger. Just reaching the 5th level can make one comparable to the innate realm in novels, allowing one to walk and fly. Reaching the 6th level makes one immune to missiles, and reaching the 10th level allows true flight, defying Earth’s gravity.

A basic introduction to rare flowers and plants, including how to cultivate them and their uses. Some can enhance the human body, some can be used for healing, each with its own purpose. A small part of these rare flowers and plants can be evolved from Earth’s own plants.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao sighed in relief. Otherwise, he would really have to go to other planets to find rare flowers and plants, which is not only unreasonable but also impossible with modern technology.

1% of the system’s energy can maintain life for 5 years, meaning Lin Xiao only has 5 years to live. If he can replenish the energy within 5 years, he can continue to live.

If a Chinese idiom were to describe Lin Xiao’s mood now, it would be "bittersweet."

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