Chapter 22: Little Monkey Jiaojiao

Inside a borrowed (stolen) carriage of the Starry Dome Train.

Black Curtain Lady lounged lazily on the soft sofa, her violet‑black eyes gazing at the massive, orderly Black Tower Space Station through the Observation Window, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the armrest.

The Repair Degree was at 30%, leaving her a bit irritable.

Next she'd have to earn Repair Degree… but there's no ready Task now, so she'll have to create some "fun" to earn Aha's "tips"…

But how to make some interesting fun?

As she drifted aimlessly in thought, a subtle yet unusually active data ripple, like a stone tossed into calm water, was keenly sensed by her.

Her consciousness followed the ripple outward and instantly pinpointed its source—Yinlang!

That guy still couldn't swallow the anger of having his accounts banned, and was launching a personally styled attack on the data Firewall of the Black Tower Space Station.

Heimu's mind sparked a knowing smile.

(Inner monologue: Plan works! The smoke bomb took effect, and that unlucky little hacker was indeed pulled out as a target.)

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration lit up her mind, and a brilliant (and mischievous) idea emerged.

She turned instantly and looked at the statue‑like system doll standing beside her: "System, Xing, where is it now?"

Data streamed across the doll's inverted‑cross eyes: "Hui, target 'Xing' is currently locked in the 'Simulated Universe' project test, position secured."

"Simulated Universe…"

A sly glint flickered in Heimu's eyes as a plan formed that could both stoke Yinlang's assault and give the Black Tower and the entire Space Station a good ribbing, while also delivering a little "surprise" to Xing in the "safe" testing environment.

"Very good… opportunities like this are rare."

【Perspective shift: Black Tower Space Station, Main Control Cabin Section】

Station Chief Aisida reported to the Black Tower at breakneck speed: "…Confirmed unknown data attack, source's disguise is extremely strong, but the attack pattern matches the 'Yinlang' signature in the database perfectly!"

Little Black Tower sneered coldly: "Hmph, didn't expect that little hacker to actually dare knock on the door? Banned a few accounts and got all riled up?"

Her delicate fingers already lifted, ready to give this presumptuous provocateur a lesson he'd never forget.

Yet, just as she was about to launch a Counterattack—

Buzz—!

The entire Main Control Cabin Section, and every screen and projector linked to the public network, suddenly changed its display!

All data streams, monitoring images, and research interfaces vanished, replaced by a huge, flashy, Cyberpunk‑style pixelated smiling‑face logo—Yinlang's exclusive LOGO—occupying every inch of the display area!

Immediately, the broadcast speakers across all zones emitted a voice with a distinct electronic‑synth texture, dripping with mockery, accompanied by a playful (in the Black Tower, utterly punch‑worthy) tongue‑out sound effect:

"That's it? Pure roadside tower~"

The Space Station erupted in startled shouts and commotion from the staff.

This is literally spitting on the face!

Bare‑faced provocation!

Jizi, standing nearby, furrowed her brow and asked the Black Tower, "All right?"

Little Black Tower's expression sank completely, especially as the passengers of the Starry Dome Train also turned their gaze, intensifying the feeling of being slapped in the face.

"Embarrassing…"

She didn't even need a complex cracking program; she simply raised her hand, swiftly drew a Virtual Interface in the air, and flicked her fingers a few times—Swish!

In just seconds, all tampered screens and broadcasts returned to normal, and Yinlang's LOGO and voice vanished as if erased by an eraser.

Aisida and the staff let out a sigh of relief…

Another anomaly erupts!

The screen that had just returned to normal switched again!

This time, instead of Yinlang's logo, a yellow little monkey with a vacant stare and an overly "wise" expression appeared!

It sat on a tiny island piled with bananas, and to a wildly catchy, simple, looping melody, began its "performance":

"Sleep Banana Monkey's love nest~"

"Eat bananas then sleep~"

"Happy and carefree, no worries~"

"Sleep Banana Monkey is just great~"

"Blissful and worry‑free~"

Simple lyrics, a goofy monkey image, paired with an earworm melody, spread like a virus through sight and sound!

"What… what is this?"

A staff member couldn't help but laugh, but soon they stopped laughing.

A strange force spread with the maddening visuals and sound.

Some subconsciously hummed along, others unintentionally slipped into the "Jiaojiao" verbal tic when they spoke.

"Report Station Chief! That… Jiaojiao… the system seems to… again…"

A technician tried to report, but the words at the tip of his tongue turned into a flurry of "Jiaojiao."

"I… my brain… Jiaojiao… feels like a monkey is dancing!"

Another staff member covered his head, his expression both painful and comical.

San Yue Qi rushed over in a blaze, followed by a solemn‑looking Dan Heng whose mouth corners twitched ever so slightly.

"Sister Jizi! It's bad! Outside… Jiaojiao… everyone's… Jiaojiao…"

San Yue Qi jumped anxiously, her little face flushed bright red, yet she couldn't utter a complete sentence.

Jizi's brows knit tightly as she tried to analyze calmly: "This seems to be some kind of… Meme…"

Her words halted abruptly, paused, then she struggled to continue, "…Jiaojiao… pollution."

Even she got infected!

The entire Space Station instantly fell into a strangely joyous yet bizarre atmosphere; the serious research setting turned into a massive Spiritual Pollution site, making it hard not to feel tense.

Aisida desperately suppressed the urge of the monkeys and "Jiaojiao" swirling in her mind, struggled to maintain order, while turning her pleading gaze toward the Black Tower: "Black Tower Lady! This… this situation…"

However, the Little Black Tower, which had remained silent since just now, suddenly exhibited an even more astonishing change.

Only to see that petite doll suddenly tiptoe, raise its arms slightly, and begin spinning in place on its own!

At the same time, her originally emotionless electronic voice muttered in a strange tone:

"Spin… Jiaojiao… spin… Jiaojiao…"

"Black Tower Lady?!" Aisida exclaimed, wanting to step forward.

Just then, a portal emitting a faint purple light, its edges rippling with waves, silently unfolded behind the spinning Black Tower Doll.

A tall, mysterious woman stepped out from it.

She wore a wide-brimmed Purple Witch Hat, beneath which lay brownish-gray long hair, with a few strands falling beside her cheeks.

Her purple eyes were deep and sharp, clearly displeased as they swept over the chaotic scene before her.

Her attire was mainly dark purple, adorned with mysterious patterns, and she held in her hand an antiquely styled long-handled Magic Staff.

Looking at the Chaotic Demon Dance, the Space Station filled with monkey songs, and the Black Tower Doll still spinning and chanting "Jiaojiao", the Black Tower's true form's face darkened to the point of almost dripping water.

She wasted no words, directly slamming the Magic Staff in her hand heavily onto the ground!

Thud!

An invisible surge spread from the point where the Magic Staff struck, instantly engulfing the entire Space Station!

All staff members contaminated by the Sleep Banana Monkey meme shuddered, the monkeys and "Jiaojiao" in their minds instantly cleared, returning to normal.

The demonic images on the screen also vanished, restoring the standby interface.

However…

That spinning Black Tower Doll still persisted there: "Spin… Jiaojiao…"

The Black Tower's true form walked forward with a grim face, raised her hand, and ruthlessly struck that beret.

"Smack!"