Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

That Zhao Yuheng actually tried to trick him into revealing information; that's really going too far.

Zhao Yuheng replied calmly, "This isn't deception. These are all things that need to be verified. I can't completely believe what you say, but if these things happen one by one, wouldn't that prove you are indeed very capable?"

004 suddenly felt a tickle in her head: [That seems to be right.]

Zhao Yuheng: [How about this, you tell me what will happen in the future, and after I confirm them one by one, I will bind myself to you, okay?]

004 shook her head: [That's different. The plot changes constantly. You don't know, but a transmigrator has arrived in this world—a soul from another world. He could very well pose a threat to you.]

[There are souls from other worlds here, making this world unstable and the plot constantly changing. That's why the leader is here to help you.]

Seeing that it wouldn't fall for the trick this time, Zhao Yuheng wasn't disappointed.

If we could catch this little creature, wouldn't we be able to get a lot of information out of it?

His dangerous gaze was hidden in the shadows, and he quickly dismissed the idea.

If he were a system, he would definitely not say anything after being arrested, and would deliberately say the opposite of what he meant.

This little thing isn't human; currently, only he can see it. If it escapes, he really won't be able to find it.

So... perhaps binding is the best decision.

After brainstorming, Zhao Yuheng still did not immediately agree.

Why me? You could follow Zhao Linheng; if you help him ascend the throne, wouldn't the world be yours?

004 shook his head: [A good system naturally won't collude with bad people.]

Besides, you are the partner of the chosen one of this world, and standing with you is the best choice.

"The chosen one's partner?" Zhao Yuheng repeated the question. Partner... "You mean, Chixing is also a protagonist of this world?"

When the topic turned to Red Star, Zhao Yuheng changed his previous nonchalant attitude and asked 004 seriously.

Will Akahoshi be in danger in the future?

004: [Yes, many people want to harm him and the Marquis's mansion, which is why the commander sent you the antidote pill.]

Zhao Yuheng's eyes flashed with a cold light: "After I'm bound to you, will it affect my lifespan? You must have something you want by binding yourself to me—is it wealth, my fortune, or even my lifespan?"

There's no such thing as a free lunch; Zhao Yuheng understood this principle.

As long as it doesn't affect his lifespan, and as long as he can grow old with Akahoshi, nothing else matters.

When 004 first encountered such an intelligent human, all he could think about was why he had bound himself to that idiot Yang Jingyun in the first place.

If it had been bound to Zhao Yuheng long ago, it would have completed the task and earned the points by now.

Shaking his head, 004 said: "As long as the system helps you achieve unification, ensures the people live in peace and prosperity, and maintains global stability, the system's mission will be accomplished. At that time, the system will receive points from the system bureau, points that you won't have to pay for."

Simply put, once we're linked, it's a win-win situation; the system will help you avoid all difficulties.

004 enthusiastically promoted itself, saying that the person in front of it was the Bright Moon Immortal Lord of the Heavenly Realm, whose teacher had told it when it was in kindergarten that he was the most handsome immortal lord in the Heavenly Realm.

Unfortunately, he died saving his younger brother. If he could help him... 004 believes he can.

250: [Anyway, it's just an internship, so it doesn't matter where you go. Just come with us.]

004 is unsure: [Do you mean going to other smaller worlds?]

This isn't something 004 can decide; it depends on the actual situation.

It didn't agree directly. At only 7 years old, in a place like the Celestial Realm where the average age is tens of thousands of years, 004 is just a tiny child.

It's only natural that it wants to go back to its parents, but as a tiny system, this internship is its summer homework.

If my dad agrees to let me go back, I'll end my internship.

250 respects its decision: 【Okay, it's your decision.】

Having learned that 004 was harmless to him and Chixing, Zhao Yuheng decided to bind himself to 004.

The moment the contract was formed, the little robot appeared in Zhao Yuheng's mind, its blue eyes blinking adorably.

Zhao Yuheng did not tell Chixing about the system, but assigned a bodyguard to follow Chixing around at all times.

In the days that followed, anything Akahoshi was about to eat had to be checked by Anji to make sure it was non-toxic before Akahoshi could eat it.

After recuperating for several days, and with the imperial physician confirming his full recovery, Zhao Yuheng finally allowed him to go out.

The snow outside had stopped. Standing under the eaves, Akahoshi looked at the snow on the ground, feeling eager to try it out.

"Go if you want to have fun, but make sure you're dressed properly." Zhao Yuheng draped an even thicker cloak over Chixing from behind.

"I don't want to play, I want to play with you."

The New Year's Eve banquet was canceled this year due to heavy snow. Zhao Yuheng was too lazy to deal with those people, so he had the palace servants distribute the dishes prepared by the imperial kitchen to each household.

Zhao Yuheng took Chixing to the Imperial Study, where a blueprint for a chariot was on the table. Once it was perfected, it would be sent to the Ministry of Works for production.

The Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War were both under Zhao Yuheng's control, and his maternal grandfather's family held influence within them, which is why Zhao Yuheng never took Zhao Linheng seriously.

But now 004 tells him that time travelers have more convenient military rations and even a new set of training methods.

Zhao Yuheng drew the chariot he had in mind. He had heard about this chariot from 004, and he drew it based on his imagination for the Ministry of Works to make.

Chixing admired Ayu's execution and creativity, and he sat down beside her to help grind the ink.

On New Year's Eve, Zhao Yuheng spent the night at Fengqi Palace.

"The wind and snow are heavy outside, why is Xingxing standing at the door?" Zhao Yuheng saw Chixing standing under the corridor as soon as he entered the gate.

He walked over with a worried expression, and before Chi Xing could speak, Zhao Yuheng led him into the house.

"Give me a hot water bottle to warm up." Chi Xing put the hot water bottle in his arms into Zhao Yuheng's hand, and then warmed Zhao Yuheng's hand with his own palm.

Zhao Yuheng smiled faintly: "I'm not cold. I don't feel cold when I see you."

Akahoshi loved hearing his sweet nothings; they were so cheesy and sweet that she cupped his face and planted a kiss on it.

"Let's go inside for dinner. Tonight is New Year's Eve." The absence of a palace banquet suited Akahoshi's wishes perfectly.

The table was laden with delicacies and fine wines, and the room was at a comfortable temperature. Chi Xing sat beside Zhao Yuheng, eating attentively.

He poured himself a glass of wine, tilted his head back, and drank it down, wanting to test his alcohol tolerance in this little world.

Fifteen minutes later, Chi Xing's cheeks were flushed as she pestered Zhao Yuheng, "Yuheng, drink with me."

Zhao Yuheng drank several cups without changing his expression, while Chixing was starting to feel a little dizzy.

He poured wine for Zhao Yuheng, only drinking a little himself. He leaned close to Zhao Yuheng's ear, his lips, still smelling of alcohol, brushing against his ear, and gently blew a breath.

The red candle flickered violently, just like Zhao Yuheng's heart, which trembled slightly before a tingling sensation followed.