The cannon fodder heiress embarks on the path of cultivation.

【Host! 】

Xiao Ba's voice started to sound like he was crying, looking pitiful. Unfortunately, he had the wrong person.

In her past life, Chu Jiuyue may have possessed a sliver of kindness, but unfortunately, in the face of reality, that kindness and goodness turned her into a joke. In this life, she has developed psychological problems, becoming pathologically wary of everyone, coldly observing everything around her, and treating it all with indifference.

【…】

[Host, you...]

The host's silence left Xiao Ba at a loss for words, unsure how to offer any advice. This was a host who was completely unyielding; he truly couldn't think of a solution. The host's inner resistance was too strong; even Xiao Ba, as the system, felt a strong sense of rejection and indifference, sending a chill down his spine.

"Xiao Ba, I'm telling you, your system can find other hosts. Anyway, you and I haven't formed a contract yet, so you can leave anytime. Don't put your hopes on me." Chu Jiuyue remained unmoved, showing no sympathy whatsoever for Xiao Ba's ingratiating and pitiful act, and continued to offer her advice indifferently.

This infuriated Xiao Ba, but he couldn't do anything about it. He could only huddle in the corner, silently lowering his head. It was only because Chu Jiuyue didn't see his physical appearance at this moment, otherwise, who knows what he might have said.

Mo Wenchen, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, felt a little sorry for the system called Xiao Ba. His wife's cold and ruthless demeanor was something that not everyone could endure. However, he still didn't find his wife scary; on the contrary, he felt sorry for her past.

He didn't know what his wife had gone through, but he could feel the pain in her heart, the despair and fear of being hurt, the fear of not being able to believe anymore. She refused to let anyone get close to her, coldly looking around, unwilling to be hurt again.

Perhaps she feels that there is nothing left in this world that she is willing to give her all for, and that it would be wishful thinking for her to have any thoughts on this matter.

[Host, your man also sacrificed for this country. Didn't you used to admire soldiers the most? Your man was injured because of his wartime mission, protecting the lives and property of the people. Doesn't that make you want to save his leg? Don't you want to see him wearing his corps commander's uniform again? You used to be so obsessed with soldiers.]

Xiao Ba seemed to have thought of something, his eyes flashed, and his deep voice carried a hint of seduction, which made Chu Jiuyue's lips twitch. She was speechless, but she did not refute his words.

Even now, she doesn't feel much for the people around her, but her feelings for soldiers are different. In her time, all the happiness was thanks to the sacrifices of these soldiers who carried heavy burdens on long journeys. Only then could they have such a stable life. Even though her life was tiring and heartbreaking, she couldn't deny the sacrifices these soldiers made for the people behind the scenes.

【…】

Therefore, Chu Jiuyue remained silent, neither refuting his words nor making any promises. This relieved Xiao Ba, at least there was no more complete denial.

Sensing Chu Jiuyue's hesitation, Xiao Ba finally found a way in her heart. However, he needed to gradually penetrate her and make her start to care about this world again.

[Xiao Ba, it's such a waste that you're a system.]

Chu Jiuyue spoke with feeling, which made Xiao Ba fall silent, pretend to be dead, and not respond.

【Xiao Ba, you should be honest. It's not good for you to scheme against me like this.】

Ignoring the other party's silence, Chu Jiuyue continued speaking, seemingly unconcerned about the other party's response, which made Xiao Ba somewhat apprehensive.