The System Is a Thief!

The numerous Imperial Guards were the elite of the elite, exceptionally skilled within the realm of mortals.

Shadows flickered as they pursued Di Xin.

Di Xin wildly swung his sword, sprinting into the distance. The Imperial Guards were utterly bewildered, having found not the slightest trace of the assassin.

Is the Great King trying to conquer the sky, the earth, and the air?

"Boom..."

Just then, a violent explosion suddenly erupted from behind them.

It was as if the earth was shaking and mountains were toppling, sending rocks flying everywhere.

Di Xin abruptly turned to look at the source of the sound, only to find that the Extraterrestrial Meteorite had already detonated. Countless fragments blasted outwards in all directions with terrifying force.

Fortunately, he and the Imperial Guards were far enough from the explosion to avoid being affected.

That was close!

Di Xin exclaimed inwardly, giving the System a hundred thumbs-up.

Judging by the force of the meteorite's explosion, if they had been any closer, not a single one of them would have survived.

This time, the System was definitely being considerate. What was that about "staying here to continue waiting for death"?

It was clearly prompting him to choose the second option!

An absolute ally, a staunch supporter, the closest comrade, childhood sweethearts, lovers who grew up together.

No, those terms weren't enough to express their closeness. The System was... his dad, and a real, biological one at that!

While Di Xin was lost in his emotions, the Imperial Guards also turned to look, their eyes wide with shock, inwardly calling out their good fortune.

"Great King, where is the assassin?"

The tall Imperial Guard leader reacted the fastest, flashing to Di Xin's side.

"Oh, this King was looking for..."

Di Xin replied perfunctorily and began to focus intently on the subtitles before him.

[Host's choice was completely correct. The option mission has been completed. Reward: High-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure - Monster Summoning Banner! Special Note: This treasure is a possessed item. Original owner: Goddess Nuwa.]

At the same time, Di Xin suddenly perceived a small, golden gourd appearing out of nowhere in his System space.

As he finished reading the notification, Di Xin's hair stood on end.

System... you're not my dad anymore, you're trying to screw me over!

How did you get your hands on a treasure that already has an owner?

Isn't that theft?

If Goddess Nuwa senses this, how am I supposed to keep a low profile?

At this moment, Di Xin could already vividly imagine Goddess Nuwa, wielding her sword, chasing him all over the world.

No, maybe not all over the world. Perhaps with just a "swish," I'd go "snap"... and be done for.

Chasing me all over the world requires a major prerequisite: I'd need the ability to match her strength. But I still can't fly!

Di Xin looked at the golden gourd in his System space, holding it as if it were a hot potato, unsure whether to keep it or discard it.

Innate Spiritual Treasures were said to be born at the dawn of creation, while Acquired Spiritual Treasures were refined by mortals later. The owners of these treasures usually had some sort of spiritual connection to them, and could even locate the treasure using this connection.

Of course, Di Xin vaguely recalled these points from his past life, gleaned from various online novels. He couldn't be entirely sure.

The ancient texts in the Imperial Study contained no such information.

It seems the collection of books is still not extensive enough!

For a moment, Di Xin's mind raced through countless thoughts.

"Great King, Great King..."

Seeing Di Xin's dazed expression, the Imperial Guard leader quickly called out to him a few times, inwardly grumbling, We're discussing the assassin, what's wrong with the Great King?

"Ah, Fang Bi, did you catch the assassin?"

Di Xin adjusted his mood and asked inexplicably.

Fang Bi: "...!?"

He held the rank of General of the Palace Gate and also commanded the Imperial Guards. He was a staunch supporter of King Zhou and knew him quite well.

Hearing the Great King's question, his forehead broke out in a cold sweat, and he almost spat out his drink.

Didn't you see, Great King? We're all here. We haven't even seen a hair of the assassin, so how could we have caught him?

"Um, where is the assassin?"

Fang Bi dared not deceive the Great King and decided to ask directly, lest he be accused of deceiving the monarch.

"The assassin has already vanished like a beam of white light. Didn't you see? Also, that rock was likely detonated by the assassin. This King will go take a look..."

Di Xin casually offered a few excuses and took the lead towards the ruined Imperial Study.

Scattered rocks lay everywhere. The massive Extraterrestrial Meteorite had completely disintegrated with that "boom," not even a piece larger than a bowl could be found.

The deep pit originally created by the meteorite had become even larger. The shattered bamboo slips and silk turned into countless fragments, emitting wisps of black smoke.

The many shaken Imperial Guards followed closely, but Di Xin dismissed them all under the pretense of continuing the search for the assassin.

After hastily examining the meteorite fragments, he found nothing special. All the broken edges of the stones were almost the same. For a moment, Di Xin couldn't find the cause of the explosion.

The doubts in his heart grew heavier.

He didn't linger in the area for too long and instead strolled towards the Imperial Garden.

Since the matter of the Extraterrestrial Meteorite had already occurred, he could slowly seek the truth. However, there was an urgent matter that needed immediate resolution.

That was the golden gourd in the System space.

Since the System indicated that the quest reward was the Monster Summoning Banner, there was no mistake.

This banner should be stored inside, using the gourd as a container.

It just so happened that he knew something about the Monster Summoning Banner. This Acquired Spiritual Treasure was the bane of demons. It could not only summon demons but also suppress and control them, possessing extremely powerful divine abilities.

If his memory served him correctly, Goddess Nuwa used this banner when she summoned the Three Demons of Xuanyuan Tomb.

Di Xin couldn't wish for anything more than to possess such a treasure.

But the problem was, could Goddess Nuwa sense that this Monster Summoning Banner was on him? After all, the System's act of distributing rewards was no different from stealing.

Should it remain in the System space, or should he find a proper place to store it?

This was a question.

Di Xin pondered as he strolled.

Suddenly, he remembered the Pine Wood Sword gifted by Yun Zhongzi.

Before this sword was sent into the System space, Daji could sense its power from afar. After it was sent into the System space, when he and Daji had breakfast together, she didn't react at all.

Could he conclude that the System space could isolate the aura of treasures?

Then... would Goddess Nuwa be able to sense it?

Di Xin didn't know.

But the only thing he could be sure of was that if he took the Monster Summoning Banner out of the System space, the chance of Goddess Nuwa sensing it would definitely be higher.

To hell with it!

Come what may, Di Xin decided to take a gamble. What if he won?

Having made up his mind, Di Xin summoned a Eunuch from afar: "Announce Grand Master You Hun to the Longde Hall to see His Majesty!"