Prodigal System in the Flourishing City-Chapter 1345 - 1347: As the Saying Goes

On the way back home.

A fierce confrontation is underway.

"System." Lu Xiaobu said casually.

"What’s up?" The system said kindly and innocently, "Is there something you need?"

"About the kickback deal..." Lu Xiaobu said softly.

"Farewell!"

The system turned away immediately.

Remember what it said earlier?

There we go, here comes the accountability!

Hey... wait a minute, how does he know I’ve taken kickbacks?

"You really did take kickbacks!" Lu Xiaobu raised his eyebrow immediately.

"Damn! You tricked me!" The system was ruffled, getting played again!

"So, how much kickback did you take?" Lu Xiaobu said with a smile.

"Not much." The system said helplessly, "Just the Myriad Miles Escape Talisman wasn’t worth enough, had to make up a bit of money. Just an extra billion."

"A billion?" Lu Xiaobu was completely skeptical.

"Haven’t finished talking, cough, cough, add a zero." The system coughed to cover the embarrassment.

"You rascal. Even at such a time, you still remember to take kickbacks?" Lu Xiaobu rolled his eyes and said, "Forget it, I don’t want your money anyway."

"Alrighty, thanks, Host!" The system was delighted, "You’re so generous, compared to other hosts, you’re practically a living deity!"

"Less flattery. There’s a condition." Lu Xiaobu said once more.

"I knew it." The system was speechless.

"Tell me how to find the system’s origins again." Lu Xiaobu squinted his eyes and said.

"What are you planning?!" The system was immediately alerted.

Last time, the whole system nearly collapsed, and now Lu Xiaobu is still thinking about it?

"I just want it back, that’s all." Lu Xiaobu said helplessly, "You know, I don’t like lotteries, it’s quite annoying. I can even accept the current price remaining unchanged, I just don’t want to rely solely on lottery for fun."

He’s genuinely fed up with the lottery.

When you want to use something, you can only stare blankly at the slot machine.

"Well..." The system hesitated.

The matter isn’t that big, if it’s just this issue, actually there’s nothing it can’t reveal.

But the key point is, when does its host ever listen?

Now they’re talking nicely, who knows what might happen later!

After some thought, the system spoke up, of course, it didn’t speak plainly, neither could it speak plainly.

"As the saying goes, between heaven and earth, there are Five Elements." The system spoke with irrelevant words.

"What do you mean?" Lu Xiaobu was puzzled, "Just tell me yes or no."

"The saying also goes, one element missing, none can be omitted." The system was anxious, where’s the host’s usual wit gone? Gotten to this point already!

"Ah? Five Elements? What’s the matter?" Lu Xiaobu said stupidly.

"Another saying is, the Five Elements generate and overcome each other, cycling endlessly." The system said each word firmly, especially emphasizing the Five Elements.

"Ah? What? I didn’t hear that just now." Lu Xiaobu acted as if he didn’t hear at all.

"One last saying, if you don’t get it, I’m done with you!" The system was ruffled!

You’ve crossed the line!

If you don’t understand, maybe you didn’t get it!

But, what does that stupid look mean?!

Damn you, your acting is way too obvious!

This isn’t acting stupid, it’s treating me like an idiot!

"Who made up these sayings?" Lu Xiaobu laughed, his system is quite clever, seeing through it!

"I did, what of it?!" The system was furious, "I’m helping you out, and you’re playing with me, aren’t you?"

"Nicely said, isn’t this bonding?" Lu Xiaobu had a look of ’I did nothing wrong’.

"Scram! Do whatever you like!" The system slipped away.

Was I just praising him? I take it back! Hear that, I take it back!

He’s just a jerk!

Lu Xiaobu listened to the system’s angry voice and chuckled, "So it’s the Five Elements, huh? I now have wood, water, fire, and earth, only lacking the Gold Attribute, almost there."

"However, the awakening of this thing lacks any pattern, making it quite a headache."

"Also, how do the Five Elements tie in with the system’s origins? Quite thought-provoking!"

"Is it that the system’s origins relate to the Five Elements? Or does the combination of the Five Elements bring about some special effect?"

Lu Xiaobu murmured to himself in thought.

"Young Master, a call from Elder Yu." Zhang Meng picked up a specially customized phone, stood up, and said to Lu Xiaobu, "He said to head over directly upon return."

Zhang Meng was initially unaware of these messages, but the folks on Elder Yu’s side figured they needed a liaison, given Lu Xiaobu’s whereabouts are always unpredictable.

Later, upon Lu Xiaobu’s agreement, Zhang Meng, who had years of military service, became the contact.

"Alright, got it, did he mention what it’s about?" Lu Xiaobu nodded.

"No," Zhang Meng shook his head.

"Alright, understood." Lu Xiaobu said nothing further.

Could it be there’s a breakthrough with the Exoskeleton Armor?

Not so soon, right?

Let’s check it out and find out.

...

Returning safely to the Heavenly Dynasty, Lu Xiaobu’s reputation once again spread across the globe at this time.

This time, the spreading mainly centered on the Superpower World and Underworld sectors.

Of course, some believed it, some didn’t, and some thought it was utter nonsense, it depended on individual attitudes and perspectives.

No need to elaborate on this.

Lu Xiaobu landed and didn’t head directly to the base.

He went to buy a bunch of miscellaneous stuff, mostly food.

Though he visits rarely, he’s still their leader, giving money might look bad, and they wouldn’t take it, but food and drink are no problem.

After shopping, he headed directly to the military district.

This is the annoying part.

Even knowing the location already, he still needed to go through the military district to take a helicopter there.

Arriving at the base, the elevator opened, and Lu Xiaobu entered, arriving at the familiar base with no sunlight, only artificial lights.

"Instructor Lu!"

The soldiers guarding the place immediately approached with grins to greet him, "Did you bring us some tasty treats?"

"It’s all in the back, help yourselves." Lu Xiaobu waved his hand and said.

"Really?" The young soldier was stunned, he was just guessing.

"Yep, all of it, take it and share with everyone." Lu Xiaobu smiled.

"Hey, thanks, Instructor!" The young soldier was ecstatic.

It’s not that the food here isn’t good, but even delicacies lose their appeal after a while. Getting a taste of junk food now is the most refreshing!

Watching the bustling soldiers, Lu Xiaobu headed toward Elder Yu’s office, wondering what urgent matter Elder Yu had.