My Core is the Boss

Chapter 307.2: My Robot Is Very Smart

If reporting them didn't work, then Qi Yuan would become the judge himself and personally act. On the way home, although Qin Yuan’s security checks had not caused Qi Yuan any trouble, Yuelang’s border was a different matter. Not only did they give him trouble, but they also shamelessly tried to extort him. In the end, Qi Yuan had no choice but to teach them how to be just, fair, and impartial people.

After arranging everything, Qi Yuan explained, "I need to leave Tianyue City today. I will probably only be gone for three or four days. During this time, help me prepare some things. My wife will probably be coming down soon."

At the mention of this, a smile appeared in his eyes.

With the trip to Wugui and the lucky acquisition of the broken sword along with other materials, he could break through to the Core Formation realm this week. Soon, he would be able to summon his core projection and Ning Tao.

Arch Star was perfect for him and Ning Tao to enjoy together. Unfortunately, Jin Li could not come and his wife-master was nowhere to be found.

"Wife?" Zero-One's mind seemed to lag for a moment as if it had not understood Qi Yuan's words. Since when did Master have a wife?

"Yes, that's right, my wife. She lives in the sun. When the time comes, she'll come down. I wonder if she'll be used to this place? Is my house too small? Too quiet? Too cold?"

The Star Golden Core was extremely hot. Ning Tao had stayed there for so long that she was probably used to it. Would she be able to acclimate after arriving here so suddenly?

Qi Yuan was tactful and passionate. His gift had moved Wang Shiqiao so much that she was rendered speechless. That alone showed how skilled he was.

After all, Wang Shiqiao did not lack admirers. She had surely seen every type of man and received every type of gift. A gift that struck directly into the soul like Qi Yuan's was definitely a first for her.

Zero-One fell silent for a moment, as if trying to process Qi Yuan's words.

Under the sofa, Xie Xinsu burst into uncontrollable laughter, letting out a series of meows. Living in the sun? What an outrageous boast! Not even a True Lord would dare say such a thing!

To survive on the sun, one would at the very least have to be a Violet Palace cultivator, or perhaps a legendary Yin Spirit capable of ascension. Was her mentally ill master claiming that his wife was some kind of mythical being? He should go back to sleep!

At this point, she was certain Qi Yuan's psychiatric certificate was genuine, not fake. However, no one paid attention to Xie Xinsu's laughter.

After giving all his instructions, Qi Yuan said, "I'll be leaving with Yang Shan shortly. Help me watch the house and don't let anyone steal my things."

Zero-One replied dutifully, "Understood!"

***

By the time Qi Yuan left his room, it was nearly dark.

He knocked on Yang Shan's door. The door opened, revealing a petite young girl. She appeared to be eleven or twelve years old, around middle school age. Her gray-blue pleated skirt made her appear especially youthful and vibrant.

A crescent-shaped smile appeared on her face. "Brother Qi, you're here!"

Yang Shan's voice came from inside. "Show some respect. Call him Uncle Qi!"

The girl said unhappily, "Dad, you may be old, but Brother Qi is still young!"

She was Yang Shan's daughter, Wang Zhiqi. Well, she was actually the daughter of a deceased comrade of Yang Shan. When the girl was barely one year old, her biological father had perished in battle, and the young Yang Shan adopted her.

Now that it was summer vacation, she had come to stay with Yang Shan for a while, attending tutoring lessons.

Qi Yuan smiled. "I am very young."

Even after hundreds or even thousands of years of gaming, that fact remained unchanged.

Wang Zhiqi gazed at him, full of expectation. "Brother Qi, you and my dad will be away for a few days. What about your cat? Do you want me to help take care of it for a few days?"

She had already come across Zero-One’s videos and even followed the account. Upon arriving here, she discovered that the cat's owner was a good friend of her father! She couldn’t have been happier!

Unfortunately, she never had the chance to visit Qi Yuan’s home or pet the cat, and could only look on longingly from afar and listen.

Qi Yuan said casually, "My robot will take care of it."

Wang Zhiqi tried to persuade Qi Yuan, "How could a robot that dumb takes care of a cat? Pet cats nowadays are delicate and timid! They don't even dare go outside. Even a single fly would scare it into meowing!"

When Qi Yuan had gone to Wugui, Wang Zhiqi had constantly wanted to enter his home. That was when she discovered it was no ordinary cat.

In the videos, the cat cooked, flipped through books, and meditated. It was as if it could do everything. Wang Zhiqi had a feeling that the cat was even more extraordinary in reality. It could probably even understand human speech.

She had told her friends about this discovery, but no one believed her. A clever cat was normal, but being human-like? Ridiculous.

That was why she wanted to seize this opportunity to take the cat home for a few days and show it to her classmates and friends. She wanted to prove what she said was true! Of course, she also wanted to see just what was so magical about Qi Yuan's cat.

However, he politely declined, "Zero-One is very smart, not some ordinary robot. It's... Don't worry, it'll be fine."

Wang Zhiqi had a disappointed look on her face. She then said in a coaxing tone, "Brother Qi, can I borrow your key? I can go feed the cat when I'm free."

If she had been a bit older and thicker-skinned, she would probably hug Qi Yuan's arm while saying it.

Yang Shan chimed in as well. "I'm helping you with such a big favor. Can't you let my daughter go over to feed your cat?"

At last, Qi Yuan nodded. "Tomorrow at noon, you can have one hour. Zero-One will open the door for you then."

Wang Zhiqi was overjoyed. "Thank you, Brother Qi!"

Yang Shan said irritably, "Shouldn't you be thanking me instead?"

Very soon, Yang Shan also finished packing. The two left Tianyue City by car with a small amount of luggage. Although it was evening, the entire road was as bright as day. From time to time, drones and various flying vehicles could be seen passing overhead.

Generally speaking, ordinary people traveled by all kinds of cars, while nobles relied on flying vehicles. The sky and the ground were practically two different worlds.

Yang Shan closed his eyes to rest. "We're going to a branch of the Martial Arts Alliance. After being recommended by a Purple Gold member and passing the test, any peak martial artist can participate in the national championship."

The Martial Arts Alliance was the most official institution among martial artists. Not only was the former veteran a core figure within those circles, but he was also a Purple Gold Member with status comparable to that of an elder. Otherwise, he would not have been involved in research regarding martial arts breakthroughs.

Yang Shan said casually, "The test is simple. As long as you can defeat the examiner, you'll be allowed to participate. I don't know who the examiner is, but they probably aren't stronger than you."

After all, Qi Yuan had reached the peak with his own strength. A test like this should be a small matter.

"Thank you. Once I win the Martial Arts Tournament, I'll treat you to beef noodles," he said.