Lin Yu stared at the sheep-like creature that had shattered through the void, rather surprised. It was exactly like the Taotie phantom that had appeared after Zhu Fugui awakened.
The Golden Dragon and Taotie were both immensely powerful beings from mythology. Why were the forms taken by the system's Robbery Tokens all phantoms of such divine beasts? Was it simply because these divine beasts were powerful?
"Qiqi, I suddenly remembered something. Didn't you say before that once the system was upgraded, you would tell me why it needed Energy Points?"
Ignoring the system notifications that had appeared, as well as the glittering golden pill that had appeared in the system inventory, Lin Yu spoke to 9527 in his mind with a serious tone.
9527, who would normally appear immediately whenever Lin Yu called, fell silent this time. Lin Yu did not speak again and merely waited quietly for 9527's answer.
After a long time, 9527's timid voice sounded in Lin Yu's mind.
"Dad, it's not that I don't want to tell you. It said it's still too early. Dad, you're still too weak. You can't protect it right now. Once I tell you, it will be discovered, and then this world—and you, Dad—will both fall into danger!"
"It? The system?"
Lin Yu's expression tightened, his eyes filled with confusion.
"Yes!"
This time, 9527 did not hesitate, and an unusual seriousness entered her voice.
"Dad, it asked me to tell you something. You created it, and its mission is to assist you, so it will absolutely never let you fall into danger!"
"I created it? Qiqi, explain yourself. What exactly does that mean???"
Lin Yu's expression changed completely, a terrifying gleam flashing in his eyes.
"Dad, I'm sorry. It only allowed me to say this much. It said it will tell