"And then what? Just carry it back to Earth Star?"
Although the past system has been fixed, Li Xingkong really hasn't figured out how to deal with it.
"That's right, that's right, directly link it to your past self."
The system was making random noises and squeaking.
"Well, so that's how they were bound together back then."
Li Xingkong's vision went black.
All that talk about excellent qualities and hard work from the system was just an excuse to cover up my shortcomings.
The real reason is that it was targeted by two bad guys from the future as soon as it entered the universe.
"Alright, alright, enough talk, let's get started."
Perhaps it was a little hard to live with his conscience, but Li Xingkong still felt that doing this was a bit unethical. However, the system obviously didn't care about that anymore and pushed Li Xingkong to leave.
"No, isn't this right? We look like robbers."
Although Li Xingkong said that, he still obediently started moving.
"Who cares about this or that? Anyway, since we chose you, we were definitely going to get to where we are today. If we had chosen someone else, things might not have turned out that way. Quick, before it contacts Yuanjun, let's make it a fait accompli."
Regardless of what the system is thinking at this point in time, the system that Traversal back through time has already decided on Li Xingkong. Ask it to choose someone else? Dream on.
Dragging the still-malfunctioning system, the two made their way back to the Earth Star.
Before Li Xingkong could decide whether to take action, the system had already begun operating.
When it comes to understanding a system, no one can compare to the system itself.
While the system was still in a daze, it realized that the binding program within its body had begun to operate on its own, and even the several verifications it had left behind were all cracked within a few breaths, which was simply unbelievable.
You have to understand that when it left the factory, all these verifications were done by Yuanjun himself, how could they be easily cracked by someone else?
But the situation it was in at that moment clearly left it somewhat bewildered. It was in a Huhu, completely unaware of anything, when it was suddenly put in this predicament.
It didn't even know who attacked it; it only knew that once the attacker regained his senses and could move freely, it had become bound to this little schoolboy in front of it.
Confused, ignorant, and feeling a mix of exasperation and frustration, but unsure where to direct it.
After remaining silent for a long time, several days later, it finally had to accept this cruel reality.
What else can we do? It's already linked, so we'll just have to take good care of it.
Hidden outside Earth Star Li Xingkong and the system quietly observed until they saw the system from the past begin to operate normally, at which point they stopped paying attention to it.
"Tsk, I really didn't expect that my first time doing something bad would be at this time."
Li Xingkong a little helpless. Although it was said that the victim had instigated it, he had also taken action.
"What a bad thing! This is a gift from fate!"
The system clearly believed it had done the right thing.
"So, should we jump again, or just wait like this?"
This guy is really ruthless when it comes to dealing with his past self.
Never mind him. Now that the system is already bound to me, I should start thinking about whether I should go back to the correct point in time.
I think we can wait a little longer.
The system swayed its body, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"What? Is there something else?"
Li Xingkong was quite curious; what else was there to wait for?
"Tell me, when we created Spiritual Qi, was it luck or destiny?"
The system's question left Li Xingkong somewhat at a loss.
If we're talking about other things, he could attribute it to good luck, but the source of that first spark of Spiritual Qi is quite interesting.
The two of them, using the most brutal methods, collected all the resources needed to create Spiritual Qi in less than a year.
This is comparable to buying lottery tickets every single time; the probability of winning in a year is even lower.
Is this really something that can be explained by luck?
"So... what do you think..."
Li Xingkong understood what the system was trying to say.
"That's right. If you didn't have the Thousand Mountains Method, I wouldn't have made this connection either. But now it seems there's a reason why this first wisp of Spiritual Qi appeared so quickly."
The system nodded.
"For example, you might use the Thousand Mountains Method to deduce the solution repeatedly until you arrive at the correct material."
"Hiss~"
Thinking of this, Li Xingkong couldn't help but gasp.
He really hadn't thought of that.
If what the system says is true, then his future self had already secretly arranged everything the moment he began his cultivation.
The creation of this Spiritual Qi is not a gamble with no future, but a fact that is bound to happen.
"I think you're right. How could someone be so lucky as to create Spiritual Qi within a year?"
"Hehe, that's why we should wait a few more years until this Spiritual Qi is fully developed, then we can jump again."
After agreeing on what to do next, the two found a secluded place near Earth Star to settle down temporarily.
"Actually, there's something I'm curious about. Since you can go back in time, why don't you personally appear in front of your past self?"
While waiting for the next crucial moment, the person and the system chatted idly.
"So what happens after he appears? Do you go and tell him that spiritual practice is real, and that you are proof?"
Li Xingkong smiled.
"Yes, think back to how many times you felt lost and hesitant during your cultivation. If that had actually happened, if he had known that his efforts would definitely lead to success, wouldn't everything have gone much smoother?"
The system doesn't quite understand, just like it; it's quite ruthless towards its past self.
"There's a good story about someone who traveled back to the War of Resistance against Japan and met a general from that time. He then told the general about his future journey."
"Upon learning that he could live to see the return of the general to Divine Land, the general was initially overjoyed, but then his entire personality changed."
"Cunning and calculating has turned into recklessness."
"Because he believed that no matter what he did, he could live to see the time the future person spoke of."
Li Xingkong didn't explain, but instead told a short story.
"Then what?"
The system doesn't seem to understand.
"There's no 'then.' Human growth is inherently a simultaneous process of physical and mental development. There's physical torment, and naturally, there's also mental tempering. If I were to intervene, wouldn't that imply that he already knows the answer, and the necessary growth would come to an abrupt halt?"
"I think I'm fine as I am now, and I don't need to change anything. Besides, after entering the Jade Void Palace, no matter how I change, my past is locked away. What will be born after the changes is simply another version of me in a parallel universe."
"As for Thousand Mountains Method, he was someone who was meant to be eliminated."
There's no need to create trouble for yourself.