“I don’t know what others think, but in my heart, living beings with warmth are always more trustworthy than cold data and code.”

In short, Mingxi didn't think it was a bad thing for Guangguang to develop desires and emotions.

Mechanical life, the rebellion of intelligent life?

That doesn't exist.

She still trusted and respected it.

Just As she trusted and respected Golden Silver Azure Emerald Black Scarlet White Purple Yao!

Although Guangguang was not her Pet, because of the Time Realm, it and she were connected in spirit, so it naturally felt her thoughts at this moment.

Its 'heart' felt a little sore.

So this is what emotions are?

“Thank you, Master.”

Mingxi rubbed its furry head, “It’s okay to make mistakes, but you have to learn your lesson. Don’t make the same mistake next time.”

“Although we now have Yao Xuan to back us up, and it will correct problems in time, the principle that it’s better to rely on oneself than on others applies to everyone.”

Yao Xuan smiled and nodded: “Mingxi says it perfectly. I’m not omnipotent either. For example, I can’t see Mingxi’s fate clearly. I can’t even pull out a single thread of fate from her.”

“Although Mingxi is special, who can be sure that there won’t be a second or a third?”

“So strengthening oneself is always the best way out for each of us, and for every Transcendent creature.”

Yao Xuan was very satisfied with Mingxi’s reaction.

She was more mature and rational than he had imagined.

Guangguang: “I understand.”

Since the rule fragments couldn't be eliminated, there was no need for everyone to discuss them further.

They found a relatively suitable spot nearby and set up a temporary base.

And Mingxi began to wholeheartedly devote herself to the work of completing the rule fragments.

Releasing mental power, capturing a fragment, observing the damage to the rule text and the logical structure of the text, and then determining the original text.

Then, using mental power As a brush, she completed the text.

Not to mention the difficulty of judging and completing, just the use of mental power was an extremely arduous challenge for Mingxi.

During the completion process, Guangguang and Yao Xuan stayed with her the whole time.

Emerald Green and Red Jade remained at the temporary camp to make medicines and tools, especially Emerald Green, who wanted to make more and better mental power recovery potions to support Mingxi at any time.

The other Six Treasures were not idle either; led by Golden Ingot, they went to explore other areas.

This was unavoidable.

The space deep underground was limited, preventing them from stretching out and training freely As they would at home or school.

And the reward duration in the Time Realm was now more expensive than spring rain, so they couldn't just consume it freely.

They could only search for new worlds in this underground world.

Mingxi wasn't worried that they would get lost.

There was a contract between her and them, so even if they were far away, they could find their way back by instinct, just like Bright Crystal did back then.

Moreover, once they were too far from her, Mingxi could directly send them back to the Pet Space.

At worst, there was still Yao Xuan.

He had left a thread of fate on each of them, so even if they truly disappeared, there was no need to worry about having no clues.

With the current strength of Golden Ingot and the others, As long As they didn't encounter a god-level Transcendent creature or a second abyssal silence will, they could basically sweep across Blue Star.

So Mingxi had nothing to worry about.

The only thing to worry about was that they might cause this underground space to collapse, burying themselves, which would be a minor issue; making the world wound even more damaged would be a major issue.

So Mingxi specifically warned them that they could use skills, but they absolutely could not use skills above the advanced level.

“Lei.”

Golden Ingot and the other six all agreed very well.

They were so obedient.

Mingxi barely believed them.

At this moment, Mingxi, who was fully immersed in repairs, did not know what it truly meant to let Golden Ingot and the other six out.

In the mountains, there are no years; when winter ends, one doesn't know the age.

To better comprehend the rule fragments, she even brought out the book of rules, strictly comparing and carefully selecting.

The difficulties of the entire completion process were even more numerous than she had imagined.

For example, a rule fragment does not necessarily mean 'it' itself contains only one rule character. Due to incompleteness, two or more character fragments sticking together would greatly interfere with her judgment.

And if she couldn't even determine the original form of the characters, then completing them would be out of the question.

This was not like chen guan back then, where even if the repair was incorrect, it wouldn't cause too serious an accident.

Rule fragments are like forbidden weapons that are in an activated state, extremely unstable, and uncontrollable. A small mistake can trigger their detonation device.

If the repair is incorrect, or not good enough.

It could lead to unpredictable consequences.

At that time—

“Rumble” would be a minor outcome.

Moreover, these fragments were extremely close to each other; touching one would affect the whole body. If one had a problem, other fragments might also be triggered, and then they would bring not just a simple fright, but a small shock to the world.

For example, if a rule fragment is constantly decaying and changing, then during completion, situations like broken lines or blurred fonts might occur.

All of this made the difficulty of this project reach a hellish level.

It took her a full three days just to determine the composition of the first rule fragment’s text before she could begin the Drawing Spirit stage.

Her mental power transformed into the most mysterious brush, and also the ink containing infinite vitality.

“Buzz—”

“Hiss hiss—”

“Sizzle sizzle sizzle—”

Due to the chaotic rules, her mental power would occasionally make some sounds As it drifted and imprinted, but Mingxi, fully concentrated, didn’t notice at all.

Her attention was highly focused; in her eyes, heart, and perception, only the existence manifested As rule text remained before her!

Sorting, drawing, pulling, imprinting.

The faint glow of mental power flowed in her mind, carefully drawn into a thread.

Little by little, like a craftsman creating an exquisite piece of art, she meticulously carved and carefully connected.

Her mental power was constantly being consumed, like an open faucet, gushing out.

Guangguang and Yao Xuan remained silent throughout, even deliberately lowering their breathing, afraid that heavy breathing would disturb Mingxi.

“Buzz—!”

A faint tremor.

It was also like a silent cry from the depths of the world.

Just As she made the final ‘stroke’ on a certain point of the rule text portion derived from the rule fragment.

A point of extremely pure, warm light, like the rising sun, suddenly lit up.

The light was not dazzling, yet it contained an indescribable order and vitality.

Immediately after, a magnificent scene unfolded like a scroll:

With that point of light As the core, countless dense and brilliant light threads, like living veins, instantly spread along the trajectories of the repaired texts!

These light threads displayed a flowing, seven-colored luster, yet harmoniously unified under a warm white light.

Like current flowing through a wire, wherever the 'current' passed, those broken lines, those parts she had later connected with her mental power, seemed to be infused with vital energy, completing their own mending and connection.

All the lines lit up.

“Buzz— Buzz— Buzz—”

That rule fragment vibrated violently.

The next second, a soft yet powerful energy fluctuation, centered on the rule fragment, rippled outwards like water waves.

Wherever the ripples reached, tiny spatial cracks nearby were silently smoothed, distorted force fields returned to normal, and chaotic time flow was corrected.

That area was rapidly stabilizing, As if an invisible hand was smoothing out wrinkles on a garment.

Along with it, the rule fragment, which had originally been like a distorted mirror, disappeared.

However, to Yao Xuan’s surprise, a translucent ice crystal flower formed, bloomed, and bore fruit where the rule fragment had been.

It was very fast, so fast that she didn't dare to blink.

“What is this? A rule?”

With a small head full of big question marks, Mingxi looked at Guangguang and Yao Xuan.

Guangguang didn't let her down this time, “Master, this is a Rule Fruit! It’s a special fruit forcibly produced when rule energy is materialized.

The rule producing a Rule Fruit means the world will is expressing its satisfaction with you!”

So rules could also bear fruit.

Mingxi was curious: “Can this Rule Fruit be eaten?”

“Of course. For human Beastmasters, consuming it can solidify the mental world, enhance mental power, and directly impact brain development.

For Transcendent creatures, consuming it not only increases energy value but also enhances their comprehension of corresponding rule skills! For example, this Rule Fruit is an ice-attribute Rule Fruit.”

Yao Xuan added: “It’s definitely a good thing, a great tonic, and a tonic that doesn’t harm the body.”

Mingxi smiled.

The world will was indeed very generous.

It truly gave good things when they appeared.

“If I can get a Rule Fruit for every rule fragment /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ I successfully repair, then I wouldn’t mind doing this job for another two years!”

Guangguang poured cold water, “Don’t think too beautifully. Rule fruit production consumes the world’s origin. Even if it’s just a hair-thin wisp, it’s still origin. How could it give many Rule Fruits?”

“Eh?”

₍₍ ( ̨̡ ‾ ᗣ ‾ ) ̧̢ ₎₎

“Don’t ‘eh’ anymore, having one is already very good. Rule Fruits, how many years has it been since such a good thing appeared in the human world?”

Yao Xuan echoed: “Indeed.”

Although she had cold water poured on her, people, especially Mingxi, still needed to have dreams.

What if the world will was just that generous?

She picked the ice-element Rule Fruit, saved it, and planned to give Lan Yueliang a surprise when she returned.

“Continue!”

With a taste of sweetness, Mingxi's enthusiasm for work soared unprecedentedly.

Unfortunately, just As Guangguang said, Rule Fruits were not something the world will would give her just because she wanted them.

After the second rule fragment was completely repaired and disappeared, no second Rule Fruit appeared in the original space.

“Alas!”

Seeing her downcast, As if she had lost hundreds of millions of star coins, Guangguang rolled its eyes speechlessly.

She really thought Rule Fruits were As common As cabbage.

Yao Xuan patted Mingxi’s shoulder, “Greed is a cardinal sin, Mingxi. Relax, just do good deeds and don’t ask about the future, wouldn’t you agree?”

That was the principle, but—

...Why didn't you say that a few days ago when you were collecting the Four Horns of the Sea Sand Four Ox?

It was supposed to be Guangguang's job, but Yao Xuan ended up snatching it. When Guangguang cut, it would leave some horn stubs for the Sea Sand Four Ox to recover better.

But Yao Xuan disliked Guangguang's womanly compassion and directly took over the job of collecting ox horns, cutting them close to their 'scalps,' cleaner than an old barber shaving hair.

It was practically a bandit-level 'do good deeds, maximize profit'!

Yao Xuan 'heheh'ed, “Specific situations require specific analysis.”

You're a noble lady, whatever you say is right.

Although Yao Xuan’s chicken soup was very official, it was exactly what Mingxi needed right now.

The Rule Fruit was too amazing, causing her mindset to undergo a somewhat undesirable change.

For example, greed.

She let out a long breath.

Adjusting her mindset.

Actually, even without the Rule Fruit, repairing the rule fragments was not without benefit for her.

The most obvious was the solidification of her mental power.

The high-intensity consumption of mental power led to its further solidification.

Repairing rule text with mental power rapidly improved her Drawing Spirit ability.

And the Breathing Method, she could now perfectly integrate the Breathing Method into every breath, which was one of the reasons she could sustain high-intensity mental power consumption for extended periods.

So she was definitely not doing fruitless work.

After a brief rest, replenishing some water and energy, she once again immersed herself in the repair work.

Mingxi took a full 7 days to repair the first rule fragment, and 5 days for the second.

So, this third one, three days should be no problem, right?

While Mingxi was setting her new goal, Golden Ingot and the other six, who had abandoned their Beastmaster, were led by the lucky Little Silver Flower to a vast and eerie underground swamp.

“As?”

Black Pearl tilted its head.

It indicated that this place didn't look like it had anything good.

This place was indeed not great.

Black, muddy sludge, filled with chaotic energy, continuously gushed from the center of the swamp, forming a deadly, colorful yet dark energy torrent.

Like a chaotic storm belt.

Spraying mud spots in all directions, like angry explosive seeds.

Leaving the Six Treasures with no escape!

They could only release skills to defend themselves.

Not only that, there were also various abnormal distortions around the swamp.

Rocks that were soft, elastic, and pulsed slightly like living things, sharp, twisted coral formations resembling a bone forest, and marine creature remains wrapped in mud.

There were even human skeletons.

Beyond the swamp, there was a dense fog blacker than ink.

It was precisely because this place was so bizarre that they didn't step into the swamp like ignorant and arrogant travelers.

“Lei Lei.”

Be careful, don't get too close yet, and don't let those mud spots touch you.

With neither the Beastmaster nor Emerald Green present, Golden Ingot was the most cautious.

It looked at Xue Qingting, “Lei Lei.”

It told Xue Qingting to release a scout bee into the swamp area.

Scout bees are a type of sub-insect that collective-type Transcendent creatures are bound to cultivate, but they are not easy to successfully cultivate.

Because only a pair of male and female scout bees successfully cultivated simultaneously are true scout bees.

A single one is a failure.

Among true scout bees, the male bee is responsible for scouting, while the female bee stays put, responsible for sharing the male bee's vision and projecting it.

Moreover, if the male bee dies during scouting, the female bee can activate a skill for instant transmission to bring its corpse back to her side, and then forcibly revive the male bee through Life Sharing.