Chương 66: Mom, Come Pick Me Up. I’m Scared. /Ó‿ Ò \ (Fixed Wrong Upload)

I'm Scared. /Ó‿ Ò \ (Fixed Wrong Upload) After receiving Ren Qingquan's request to add an automatic [Devour] function for Ren Xuan, I had nothing better to do, so I began experimenting. This experiment lasted 8 full days. Besides reading and studying the cultivation technique and method Ren Qingquan obtained from his uncle, I spent most of my time experimenting with my abilities. During the experiment, I discovered a few new tricks. But those tricks aren't the main points.

The most important discovery I made is a way to constantly activate Ren Xuan's [Devour]. Actually, the potential of the method I just found isn't limited to constantly activating a subsystem's [Devour] function. Through [Calculate], I found out I can create an automatic program. That program will permanently occupy my calculation power as long as it's active. For example, in exchange for occupying some of my calculation power, I can permanently place a minuscule amount of attention on Ren Xuan.

That attention is so small that it's not enough for me to directly see what he's doing, but through that attention, I can make a 'program' that permanently activates [Devour] on Ren Xuan. At that moment, activating Ren Xuan's [Devour] had become second nature, much like how the human heart beats automatically. Even when I wasn't watching him, I could still devour the souls around him. In the evening, I reported my achievements to Ren Qingquan, who had returned to his new home. [Ding! The programming function has been implemented. From now on, the host can add programs to automate certain system functions. The more complex the program, the more processing power it consumes. Programs can be removed to free up processing power. Calculation power can be increased by adding points to the [Calculate] function. As free calculation power decreases, the system's information calculation speed will decrease accordingly and may affect some functions, including but not limited to: Skill learning function, observation function, Scan function.] Ren Qingquan nodded and asked me, 'System, how much calculation power do I have now? [110 points.] The 110 points have been added to [Calculate] while both of us are madly copying books from libraries in the Martial Arts World.

Of those 110 points, Ren Qingquan contributed 100, while the remaining 10 came from my experiment. Ren Qingquan feels a bit annoyed by the non-round number, but he didn't immediately try to round it up. Instead, Ren Qingquan asked, 'Then, how much calculation power will be occupied if I want to add that automatic devour program on Ren Xuan?' [Slightly more than 1 point.] Can I add a program that automatically shows a screen to Ren Xuan every time his subsystem devours a soul?

I quickly grasped Ren Qingquan's intentions, but I asked to confirm. [Host, are you trying to revive the previously shelved pyramid scheme project?] The pyramid scheme project is a term I use for Ren Qingquan's plan to develop an artificial cheat system host using the subsystem functions. Previously, Ren Qingquan's plan was halted due to insufficient points. Crafting a cheat system with all of my functions will require a Level 4 subsystem, which means Ren Qingquan still needs to pay 1.

000 points, something he doesn't have at that time. As expected, Ren Qingquan gave an affirmative response, 'Indeed.' [Well, you indeed have collected more 1. 000 points, so you can upgrade Ren Xuan's subsystem to Level 4 and add a [Calculate] function to his subsystem.] During these 8 days, Ren Qingquan went to work every day and successfully gathered another 1. 280 points, which is more than enough to make one artificial system host.

'No, no, no, I've been thinking it thoroughly and realized that the Level 3 subsystem you gave Ren Xuan coincidentally should be enough to create a weak cheat system.' I thought it through and realized Ren Qingquan is right. A Level 3 subsystem containing [Scan], [Transfer], and [Devour] can already function as a weak cheat system.

The [Scan] function lets me observe the subsystem host and their surroundings, the [Devour] function lets me absorb energy from souls around the subsystem host, and the [Transfer] function transfers information about the system screen and teleports the pill poison into their body. The only use of the [Calculare] function is to add a skill-learning function, at least for now. It seems I've been fixated on creating a cheat system that contains all of my abilities.

Realizing my reasoning slip, I began to experiment with how many calculation points would be required to add the function Ren Qingquan wanted. Creating a program that automatically activates devour and displays a screen showing the points gained by a subsystem host from the soul they devoured will likely need around 50 points of calculation power.

'That much?' Ren Qingquan looks a bit surprised.

'Then, how much calculation power would it require if I want to add a system screen with a menu, mini map, and pill poison removal feature on top of that?' Did you know this text is from a different site? Read the official version to support the creator. [In total, those functions will require between 100 and 300 points, depending on the complexity of the menu and map functions.] Additionally, I also added: [Furthermore, when there is only one subsystem host, I can handle the pill poison removal function myself. However, if there are too many subsystem hosts, I don't think it's feasible to manage them alone. This would require another large program that demands significant computational power.] Ren Qingquan asked, 'How much computational power would that automatic pill poison removal function need?' [Unlike the screen, etc., the automatic pill poison removal function is much more complicated. The system didn't have time to try it yet. But theoretically, the calculation power required should increase as more pill poison removal types are added.] [After all, the process of removing pills from Tier 1 Qi Gathering pills and other Tier 1 pills is different. Even Tier 1 Qi Gathering Pills have different pill poison removal processes depending on the grades and ingredients used.] [Of course, I might be able to further optimize the program to decrease unnecessary calculation power occupation. But there's no guarantee it's actually possible.] Both of us fell into silence for a moment. Ren Qingquan was the first to break the silence.

'Then, let's start with a prototype, we'll use Ren Xuan for trial and error. You can manually handle one subsystem, right?' [Sure.] Hearing my affirmative reply, Ren Qingquan and I discussed our plan while he worked at the Demon Slaughtering Area as usual. When evening came, we immediately launched our plan. Ren Qingquan sat on his meditation cushion while opening a screen showing Ren Xuan and his surroundings.

Seeing that Ren Xuan was preparing a place for him to stay, Ren Qingquan carefully took a spirit stone from the portable space given by his uncle and told me, 'System, as planned, send this spirit stone to Ren Xuan!' [Ding! Do you wish to consume 10 points to transfer a spirit stone to Ren Xuan?] Due to the gap between Ren Qingquan and Ren Xuan, as well as the energy contained in the spirit stone, teleporting it requires a significant number of points. Despite this, Ren Qingquan still replied confidently, 'Yes!'

On the screen showing Ren Xuan, both of us saw a spirit stone suddenly fall from the branch on top of Ren Xuan's head while he was turning a branch into a suitable place to rest for the night, Ren Xuan immediately raised his head, but he didn't see anything suspicious. He observed the spirit stone for a long time before finally muttering, "There's nothing unusual about it. Where did this spirit stone come from? I am certain there's no bird's nest on this tree or the surrounding trees.

When Ren Xuan tried to grab the spirit stone, Ren Qingquan, watching through the screen, immediately reminded me, 'System, don't forget to transfer the spirit qi within that spirit stone into Ren Xuan the instant he grabs the stone!'" [Ding! Do you want to spend 1 point to [Transfer] spirit qi into Ren Xuan the moment he touches it?]'Yes,' Ren Qingquan replied. It wasn't long before Ren Xuan touched the spirit stone.

As planned, I immediately used the [Transfer] on Ren Xuan to channel all the spirit qi from the stone into Ren Xuan's body. For context, we went to such great lengths just to provide Ren Xuan with a plausible excuse for the subsystem's appearance. Compared to a screen that appears out of nowhere, one that appears after such a weird experience will lower the subsystem host's skepticism, even if only slightly. At least that's the theory.

While Ren Xuan panicked and attempted to expel the spirit qi that forcibly entered his body, I used the [Transfer] function on Ren Xuan's subsystem to send the screen Ren Qingquan had prepared. [Ding! Host detected. Binding the Supreme Immortal System.] I didn't introduce myself to Ren Qingquan as the Heavenly Comprehension System, because the subsystem granted to Ren Xuan lacks the [Calculate] function. As a result, Ren Qingquan has given it a new name. Afterward, I sent a new display to Ren Xuan.

[Name: {Insert Name} Realm: Upper Body Tempering Realm Points: 0 System Level: 1 (Requires 1. 000 points to upgrade.) Function: Scan, Map, Automatic point collection, Teleportation, Pill poison removal. (Click for more details)] The screen only transmitted information directly to the brain, and the transfer cost is minimal as long as the amount of data isn't too large. According to Ren Qingquan's plan, Ren Xuan and other subsystem hosts will initially only receive the Level 3 subsystem.

They can accumulate points and pay 1. 000 points to upgrade their subsystem to include the [Calculate] function. Additionally, Ren Qingquan shares the same idea as mine and intends to take 50% cut from the subsystem's revenue. Should I say this is expected from someone who also came from Earth? Like me, Ren Qingquan has some skill in the Dao of capitalism and exploitation. Ren Qingquan only needs to invest 111 points, and the subsystem hosts will automatically collect points to upgrade their subsystems.

As long as they don't die before reaching 111 points, Ren Qingquan will at least break even. Of course, compared to Ren Qingquan, I am the one who gained the most. Not only did I gain more sources of information, but I also gained twice as many points as Ren Qingquan. At zero investment cost, at that. For each point the subsystem host earns, I receive 50%, while Ren Qingquan and the subsystem host split the remaining points equally.

As Ren Xuan familiarizes himself with the system by tapping the screen in front of him, Ren Qingquan and I smile in schadenfreude. Suddenly, still holding the empty spirit stone, Ren Xuan whispered, "This strange thing must be related to this spirit stone that suddenly appeared." Fortunately, the spirit stone did not vanish or turn to dust. I can still use a divination method to determine its origin by divining its past from a few minutes ago.

In a panic, Ren Qingquan thought quickly, 'System, do something about that spirit stone! If he uses divination, he'll discover my involvement! Just transfer it far away or find another solution!' The fear of Ren Xuan's words is like the ghost in a horror movie suddenly staring at the camera and saying it has remembered your face and said your home address correctly. I panicked and immediately used Ren Xuan's [Transfer] to teleport the empty spirit stone as far as possible.

Because I panicked, I believe I accidentally threw the stone too far. Although the stone no longer holds energy and should've consumed fewer points to teleport, the distance I teleported it costs me a whole 20 points. I quickly asked Ren Qingquan for reimbursement. [Ding! You've spent 20 points to transfer the empty spirit stone in Ren Xuan's hand.] Before Ren Qingquan could breathe a sigh of relief, both of us saw Ren Xuan's expression turn serious as he muttered something very close to the truth.

"Why did that spirit stone disappear at such a coincidental time? Is it because I mentioned the divination technique? Does that mean the stone indeed came from someone who doesn't want their identity known?"

'Shit. If I had known he was this smart, I wouldn't have sent that spirit stone and would have just activated the system from afar.' Ren Qingquan panicked.

'It seems I've been underestimating him. God knows how old and strong he was before he regressed."

'I... I... Damn it, the more I watch and respond, the more faults I'll show. I'll stop watching, but not because I'm scared. I just don't want to show any more faults., Ren Qingquan immediately closed the screen showing Ren Xuan's surroundings.

'System, please handle it on your own as promised.' After saying that, Ren Qingquan went to cultivate. All I can do is scream in anger in the dark space. Ren Qingquan, you piece of shit! He can stop monitoring Ren Xuan by closing the screen, but since I am still manually controlling it, I can't just leave. Damn it, Ren Qingquan! I'm also scared of this old regressor, don't leave me alone!

While I am angry at Ren Qingquan, Ren Xuan continued his mental game while keeping his suspicion on the subsystem that appeared before him. At last, I chose to send Ren Xuan a message before playing dead and act like a typical non-sentient system. [Ding! Please input your username.]