I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 1005: Stop pinching my cheeks!

Chapter 1005: Stop pinching my cheeks!

all the time.

Gu Heng firmly believed that there must be some extraordinary force at work behind this.

Everything seemed like a coincidence and an accident, but in reality, it was all incredibly strange, as if it were all preordained and manipulated at will.

Regardless of who is behind it all, Gu Heng is quite wary of their existence.

Nobody likes to be treated like a puppet.

But now.

He then realized that this "destiny" was actually something he had set for himself!

Gu Heng felt dizzy, his head throbbed, and his breathing became rapid.

That invisible hand was himself.

But... why did I create this mess for myself?

What is the picture?

"If I were the one behind all of this, why would I do it?"

"Did I ever tell you the reason before?"

The feeling lingering in Gu Heng's heart was still incredibly painful. He still couldn't believe that his former self had the courage and ability to challenge the gods.

He couldn't understand it at all, but since even his memories had been erased, there was no way to trace back to the source and discover the true purpose of his former self, the "enemy of the era".

"terribly sorry."

"The only thing I can't answer for you is your true purpose back then. You never told me the reason, and our agreement didn't include it."

Gu Xitong's answer made Gu Heng's heart sink.

Well, now we're basically back to square one.

Gu Heng has neither memory nor cognition... Right now he's just a clueless fool, and he can't blame anyone else.

"After you broke into our technological civilization and took me away, we made an agreement."

"The agreement stipulates that I will form an alliance with you, and after you return to the past, I will be responsible for guiding you, whose memories and cognition have been completely erased, back to the phenomenal world of the 'future' according to the ideas and directions you provide..."

"In exchange, you promise to let technological civilization know the 'truth about all living beings'."

Gu Xitong didn't hold back either, revealing everything she knew about the past. Gu Heng had no choice but to believe her or not. "The truth?"

"I'm afraid I can't help you with this right now."

Gu Heng smiled wryly.

The system had no reason to lie to him; these things must be true. In any respect, he must have been a true madman in the past!

They oppose the gods, steal from them, and even form alliances with the gods they have stolen!

These are all outrageous acts; anyone with a sound mind would probably never have done them.

Moreover, Gu Xitong was very honest. Even though she harbored deep hatred for technological civilization, she didn't care much about these so-called grudges. For the sake of that so-called "truth of all living beings," she was willing to put aside past grievances and form an alliance with him, an enemy of technological civilization...

Isn't this a testament to the impermanence of life?

Unfortunately, allying with the system comes at a price, and Gu Heng currently cannot offer what she desires. As for returning to this myriad realms?

Ha ha.

Since he has no memory and lacks cognition, what can he do after returning? He doesn't even understand his own purpose. Isn't he just a headless fly?

"It's alright, I've already obtained part of the truth."

"As for the rest... I know you won't owe me anything."

Gu Xitong's gains in the Epoch Cemetery were already quite substantial, but Gu Heng was unaware of it.

He'll understand later.

"Hearing you say that makes me quite happy."

"Whatever the truth is, if I can find out, then you will definitely find out too, don't worry."

Gu Heng smiled helplessly. Even in this darkest moment of utter confusion, Gu Xitong was still willing to believe in him. Putting everything else aside, Gu Heng was the only "ally" she truly respected! She had been with the system for quite some time; what secrets did they have that she didn't know?

While it might not develop into an abstract story of human-machine affection, the bond between them is there and won't dissipate...

That's possible, or it could be wishful thinking on his part, simply because of the existence of the alliance and the truth he once promised Gu Xitong.

"So, from now on... shall we still be like before?"

Gu Heng asked tentatively.

"Our alliance remains unaffected for now, but I have returned to a technological civilization and settled here."

"From now on, my true form will no longer follow you."

Although he had a premonition, Gu Heng still sighed when he heard Gu Xitong say it.

As expected, the system was going to break up with him eventually, and he couldn't help but feel melancholy as the day of parting came. Gu Xitong was someone he had forcibly taken from him, and seeing how those great sages wanted to devour him alive, Gu Heng knew that the enmity they had formed would be difficult to resolve.

She's back home now; how could she possibly continue running around the world with him?

Gu Heng's eyes began to look lost.

Without such an important guide, what should he do now?

"Although my main body will no longer follow, given your current situation, without my guidance, you may deviate from your original intended path."

"So I will continue to support you... through this."

Gu Xitong floated up and looked directly into Gu Heng's eyes. She reached out and tapped Gu Heng's forehead. Gu Heng immediately felt a cool sensation seep into his brain, which was even a little comfortable. "This is the 'Mind Light Brain' technology. I have implanted the most advanced light brain imprint into your mind."

"Besides maintaining our connection, the quantum computer has many other uses... but I won't go into details since you can discover those yourself."

To Gu Heng's great surprise, Gu Xitong's voice came from his mind this time!

Okay!

He now has a "system" in his head that can talk to him again!

"Oh, that's perfect."

"I won't be able to pinch your cheeks anymore, but I'm content just to hear your voice. At least it lets me know I'm not alone."

After all the twists and turns, the storm passed and the sun shone through. Gu Heng, disregarding the fact that he was facing a deity, directly placed his hand on Gu Xitong's cheek and gently kneaded it.

The feel is still so good! Before he could be happy for long, Gu Xitong expressionlessly bumped her head against Gu Heng's head.

"Ouch!"

“I am not one of those individuals who can be manipulated at will, nor am I the system that has always followed you. I have changed, so don’t do that again.”

Gu Xitong's tone was authoritative, clearly indicating that she was also dissatisfied with Gu Heng's behavior just now.

Gu Heng could only weakly agree.

Unfortunately, it seems we won't be able to do it anymore.