Chapter 257: The Traveler Chasing Time

It's fine, as you wish.

As a machine, he didn't have the same emotional code as 118; he is an absolutely rational being.

And this thing is useless to it.

Moreover, under normal circumstances, Yunxiao couldn't possibly find it, nor could it develop under his nose, and he wouldn't gather so many mecha.

Some mysterious existence has shrouded everything related to Yunxiao...

Looking at the culprit who killed 118, still acting nonchalant, Yunxiao flared with rage, instantly raising both hands; a huge ion light blade appeared instantly, slashing at its body.

... Finally... it's over.

Yunxiao gazed somewhat wistfully at the starry sky, while the Intelligent Machine Empress beside him looked at Yunxiao with eyes full of resentment.

In the end, Yunxiao still ended up dismantling the other party!

Wasn't the plan to make a new body for yourself!

Now it's fine; the Intelligent Machine Empress will have to study the opponent's remains....

But at this moment, Yunxiao, having avenged his great grudge, couldn't help but reconsider what that guy said.

120,000 years... a single cycle of reincarnation?

Yunxiao pondered for a moment; does she really still have a chance to reunite with 118?

By then, will 118 still be that 118?

Yunxiao turned their gaze to the Intelligent Machine Empress, who was tinkering with the wreckage nearby, and asked that question.

As everyone knows, everything in the universe is composed of particles.

The movement of particles can be regarded as the occurrence of an event.

If computing power is sufficient, one can influence reality by interfering with some quantum states, causing them to collapse into the desired state.

So what he can observe is indeed not without basis.

After hearing the expert's answer, Yunxiao nodded; if this is true, she will spend the rest of her life seeking it.

As long as.... I can see him again, that's enough.

Yunxiao took out the sketch they always carried from their pocket; on it could be seen a clear portrait.

It was the appearance of 118 when it was a domestic robot.

Yunxiao has never forgotten, and will never forget, that figure which now only appears in dreams; how could she forget?

They gently placed the sketch on their chest, as if doing so could let them feel 118 again.

I will use the rest of my life to verify the truth of this....

At this moment, Yunxiao looked at Zhang Jie's exceedingly familiar brows and eyes, their fingers lightly touching the other's cheek.

It's warm.....

Yunxiao couldn't help but show a smile; in this situation, it's obvious that Yunxiao has successfully found 118.

It's a real person...

When Yunxiao lost themselves in thought, the Intelligent Machine Empress beside them spoke.

Next, you need to find a young star and throw 118 into it.

Although saying this sounds strange, this is my correct calculation result.

The next moment, the Intelligent Machine Empress suddenly felt a piercing gaze lock onto their back, a shiver from deep within their soul transmitting, making them feel like a thorn in their back.

You will be responsible for what you said.

Intelligent Machine Empress, you don't want to end up like that thing, being tossed aside by me, do you?

Intelligent Machine Empress: (sweaty panda head. JPG)

Yun... Yunxiao, you have to believe in my calculation abilities!

Now she has already obtained most of the computing power of that ancient computer from before, and has calculated the accurate temporal information of 118.

Before, they had always stayed in the black hole, quickly skipping year after year, until the world where 118 currently exists.

Yunxiao chased after time, crossed space, crossed eras, and finally reached the time where 118 is located.

You... you believe me!!!

How can I believe you? He's a carbon-based lifeform, you want me to throw him into a star—are you stupid or am I?

Intelligent Machine Empress, I think you're also living on borrowed time.

Looking at Yunxiao's dangerous eyes, the Intelligent Machine Empress shrank their neck, then, as if thinking of something, suddenly became righteous and confident.

No! After all these years of camaraderie, you actually don't believe me!

Look at what I sent you; this is 118's current experiences.

Yunxiao dubiously looked at what the Intelligent Machine Empress sent to themselves; from initial doubt to shock, then to great admiration, and finally to loss.

So... he and that woman have this kind of relationship....

She but looked at 118's now-familiar face, her heart both excited and fearful.

He... probably doesn't recognize himself....

Then is he actually a new soul, or merely a stranger like 118?

Yunxiao doesn't know; this also can only be known when 118 wakes up...

Oh right, he now also has his own name—not Chi Hong, not 118, but a name with deep meaning, called Zhang Jie.

Zhang Jie.... Zhang Jie....

A name with great flavor.

How about it? Now you believe it, right!

The Intelligent Machine Empress felt justified and confident; Yunxiao had been dominant for so long, and she could finally be assertive again.

Actually, she also kind of wants 118; after all, if 118 were still here, Yunxiao would become a good little baby, and she wouldn't have to oppress her like this every day.

However, this is also what she wants; in fact, she has long regarded Yunxiao as her most important partner.

「..... 」

「I'll trust you once more. 」

Yunxiao also saw Zhang Jie once absorbing heat from a star at close range, which is also why she chose to trust the Intelligent Machine Empress.

「OK! I've already found a star for you. 」

「A blue giant star—just bring him straight there! 」

Yunxiao nodded, and a bunch of mercury-like liquid appeared behind her, gradually forming a shuttle device.

These are the nanorobots she painstakingly researched, and also the capital that allows her to freely create mechanical devices based on her brain's computing power.

Yunxiao's figure then appeared on that magnificent blue giant star; she glanced at Zhang Jie's build, gritted her teeth, and pushed him toward the star.

「Hope it succeeds.... 」

Yunxiao still hoped in her heart that the awakened Zhang Jie would recognize herself.

But it's fine; if he doesn't recognize her, she and Zhang Jie can just cultivate their feelings anew.

Just as Yunxiao was eagerly thinking about Zhang Jie, an accident suddenly arrived.

Only hearing an arrogant voice sound....