Chapter 1068 – What Are You Really?
Jiang Pengji didn’t immediately seek out the two subsystems to settle accounts, but that didn’t mean she had forgotten about the matter.
After wrapping up her tasks and solidifying her army’s position in Cangzhou, she finally found the time to deal with the subsystems.
After all, they had been “close companions” for several years, and the two subsystems knew Jiang Pengji’s temperament too well.
This woman had a grudge smaller than a needle’s eye; whoever crossed her would face catastrophic misfortune.
Waiting and waiting—
The expected retribution didn’t come, and the subsystems finally realized the agony of a death row inmate awaiting execution.
When they heard Jiang Pengji’s voice resonating in the mental domain, instead of feeling tense or scared, they experienced a sense of relief, as if they had just been pardoned.
A thought popped into their heads simultaneously—
Finally, it has come!
Jiang Pengji closed the live stream, instructing the servants not to disturb her.
Whenever she conversed with the subsystems, she was straightforward and had no intention of beating around the bush.
“You both know why I’ve come to find you, right?” Jiang Pengji asked bluntly. “I haven’t forgotten your little ‘prison break’ during the fight against the Gaoyue Tribe. If my mental domain hadn’t been powerful enough to withstand your scheming, who knows what would’ve happened? This kind of internal and external mental attack could have severely injured me, or worse, turned me into a vegetable—”
Both subsystems fell silent in unison.
For them, Jiang Pengji was the warden confining them; they were the prisoners under her watch.
What was wrong with a prisoner wanting to escape for freedom?
If they succeeded, it was their competence; if they were caught, it was her skill.
They could only blame themselves for being outplayed, missing the critical move.
After all that effort, not only did they fail to gain freedom, they didn’t even manage to injure Jiang Pengji and ended up sacrificing themselves.
Running into a host like Jiang Pengji was truly unfortunate for the two subsystems.
System One, having spent the most time with Jiang Pengji, was the most brazen, exhibiting a face that seemed unbothered by being boiled alive like a dead pig.
【The winners are kings, while the losers are outlaws. We failed, and that’s because we are not as good as you. We admit defeat.】 System One said in a hoarse electronic voice, 【Jiang Pengji, you’ve locked us up for so many years; if you wanted to kill us, you would have done it by now. The fact that you haven’t means you’re plotting something sinister. But let me warn you, if you don’t kill us now, there may not be a second chance later.】
Jiang Pengji paused in surprise, chuckling lightly. “Why do you say that? Has the main body of your system discovered your situation and plans to rescue you? If so, I’d be quite pleased. The main body always remaining hidden is a hazard to me.”
Hazards are like ticking bombs.
【Stop trying to probe us for information; we wouldn’t leak half a word about our main body even if we die.】 System One scoffed, continuing, 【Do you remember the dimension-patrolling merchant I mentioned back when we attacked Fengyi County? He’s coming—】
Jiang Pengji’s expression tightened, her eyes gleaming as she began to evaluate the truth of System One’s statement.
“He’s coming?” Jiang Pengji asked. “But—I recall you said he wouldn’t reach here for at least ten years?”
System One replied coldly, 【Things may take unexpected turns, and plans can’t keep up with changes. He should have taken at least another ten years to find this dimension. Somewhere, something went awry, and his arrival was advanced—Jiang Pengji, you’re finished!】
Jiang Pengji lowered her gaze, remaining silent while System One incessantly continued.
【If back then you hadn’t been so clever and had chosen to cooperate with me, we would have both benefited, and we wouldn’t be in this situation now.】 System One seemed to let out a heavy sigh directed at Jiang Pengji, 【You don’t belong in this world; you’re an illegal entity, and frankly speaking, you’re a pathogen bringing disaster. The dimension-patrolling merchant will not let you go!】
Speaking of this, System One was truly irked.
【You’re not afraid of being caught by the dimension-patrolling merchant, but we certainly don’t want to be locked up, so we naturally think of escaping—】
If Jiang Pengji weren’t so obstinate and full of herself, they could have collaborated to avoid the pursuit of the merchant.
Now it was time to see how Jiang Pengji would meet her end!
【I’ve told you before, the dimension-patrolling merchant can’t do anything to me; I’ll just be locked up for a few years and then released. But you’re different; as an entity, you are merely an ant.】 System One seemed intent on venting years of grievance, babbling on, 【I know you think my methods of deceiving hosts are despicable, but didn’t you say yourself, as long as you’re happy being alive, who cares what happens after you die? After death, your soul can be used as a reward for a second time, what’s wrong with that? If one could trade a soul for a lifetime of luxury, how many would be willing to barter with me? Don’t overestimate your own worth; you’re just adding unnecessary embellishments—】
System One continued to ramble on while System Two silently observed its companion arguing with Jiang Pengji.
Jiang Pengji listened attentively for quite a while before finally asking System One.
“If time could turn back—” Jiang Pengji sighed deeply, as if her heart was filled with limitless regret, but before System One could gloat, she abruptly changed her tone, “I would still lock you up. Collaborating with a thing like you? I really overestimate my own worth!”
System One was left speechless.
【You’re about to die, yet you’re still stubborn!】
Jiang Pengji replied, “Aren’t there still you two? The dimension-patrolling merchant won’t only come for me; he’ll also come for your main bodies, so this business isn’t a loss for you. Before I die, I’ll definitely drag you along as scapegoats! Without you two stirring up trouble, the world will be much more peaceful—”
After their conversation, Jiang Pengji and the subsystems parted ways once more in a state of dissatisfaction.
Jiang Pengji gazed out at the clear moonlight, lost in thought about someone who felt as comforting as the bright moon embracing her.
Since the dimension-patrolling merchant had arrived, she hadn’t cooked that frog; wouldn’t that be a shame?
Keeping it without eating would just mean someone else would benefit.
With that thought, Jiang Pengji snatched a black cloak and hurriedly draped it over her shoulders, skillfully climbing out the window.
At that moment, Wei Ci had just finished washing up, his damp black hair draped over his shoulders, sitting at the desk engrossed in his sketches.
Suddenly, he heard some movement outside the courtyard.
“Zixiao—” Jiang Pengji leaned against the window, waving at him.
Fortunately, Wei Ci had a strong mindset; otherwise, he might have been shocked by Jiang Pengji.
He approached the window and opened it for Jiang Pengji to climb in, carefully checking both sides before closing it.
If someone saw the Lord climbing through his window in the middle of the night, their relationship would be stained beyond redemption.
“Lord, if you need something from Ci, you can just send someone to summon me; why sneak over alone?”
Wei Ci closed the window and turned around, only to be trapped by Jiang Pengji against the window.
In the next moment, he felt the warmth of her lips.
What is going on?!
Wei Ci’s eyes widened in shock, suppressing his body’s reaction as he raised his hands to push her away.
“Lord!”
Jiang Pengji wasn’t angry at all; instead, she smiled and asked him, “Zixiao, you have feelings for me, don’t you?”
