Fang Ning did not answer the System's question. Instead, he asked, "Let me ask you first. Can you pry my body parts into the Preservation Area of the System Space in an instant? Or would it take a lot of time?"
The System was still as stupid as ever. Fang Ning had already made it so obvious, but it still did not understand the benefits. It only answered honestly,
"It's more accurate to say it's an instant. It won't take a lot of time because the System Space is bound to you. There's zero distance between you and your organs and cells. Naturally, it won't take a lot of time to put it there. If you humans measure time, it won't even take a microsecond. "
"That's awesome! The advantage of this is that if there's a strong person who suddenly comes at us with a kick that we can't avoid or resist, then you can instantly pry my little brother away … "
"I know."
Fang Ning then heard a System Notification.
[The System received a revelation from the Host and learned a special skill — Absolute Defense (Low-level): When faced with an attack that you can't defend against, you can move parts of your body into the System Space to completely avoid the attack. Restriction: At its current level, the skill cannot defend against AoE attacks. At the same time, it cannot defend against point-based attacks aimed at the brain.]
Fang Ning could understand the restriction. It was only at the low-level, but if it was at the intermediate, advanced, or even master-level …
"Hey, can you upgrade this skill to the point where I can hide my whole body in the System Space?"
Fang Ning began to fantasize. This was the legendary ultimate life-saving method of relying on the System Space.
"I don't know, because the only thing I don't dare to touch is your brain. If it comes down to it, I can put your heart in the System Space for a few seconds before putting it back. The only thing I don't dare to put in is your brain. If you die because your consciousness stops working, I'll die too. Also, this skill has a hidden restriction. The method to upgrade it is unknown, so it can't be upgraded through experience points or isolated cultivation. "The System was very honest.
"Forget it, I need to be content. At least most of the powerful point-based attacks, as long as they don't hit the head, I have a new trump card to fight against." Fang Ning was happy with what he had.
He finally got the chance to teach the System a lesson and solidify his position. He even got the System to learn a life-saving skill. Looks like he didn't lose his will just because of a toy.
With that in mind, Fang Ning immediately felt his mood lighten up. He tossed his previous depression and meltdown to the back of his mind. Then, he thought about what else he should do …
The System was even more satisfied than Fang Ning. After all, it was not a human, so the little frustration it felt just now disappeared quickly. This "Absolute Defense" was definitely a precious skill that could directly increase its chances of survival.
In the process of obtaining it, he had only relied on a few reminders from the Host. He did not waste any time in isolation to comprehend it, nor did he spend any experience points. He had used the Life Skill that he had already learned to comprehend it for free. It was more like it had fallen from the sky.
Not to mention that this function was almost tailor-made for the System. Only when it was multitasking would it be able to maximize its effect. Even if others could learn it, they would not be able to use it in the midst of an intense battle. Only an inhuman being like it could open a few more threads to monitor the fatal attacks and automatically move Fang Ning's body parts …
With such a huge benefit, Sir System, whose priority was survival, would naturally not be bothered by Fang Ning's rude behavior.
On the contrary, it was originally thinking that if Fang Ning asked for a reward, it would be generous this time to encourage him to be more creative …
However, it did not expect that this fellow only wanted to vent his anger this time. After a moment of pride, he did not even mention anything about asking for a reward …
It seemed that having a homebody as a Host had its benefits. It saved a lot of trouble, and it was easy to be content. With such a sigh, Sir System released the middle-level mechanical puppet and continued to act as a substitute for Fang Ning's real identity.
After that, it looked at the System Map and continued its monster-farming for the night. The Celestial Weapon was about to be released, so it had to hurry up and level up …
However, reality proved that Sir System was thinking too much. As a veteran player, how could Fang Ning forget something as important as game rewards?
However, Fang Ning's attention was currently focused on the middle-level mechanical puppet that the System had just released. Judging from the function of this thing, it should have some other use …
After releasing the middle-level mechanical puppet, Sir System remembered a situation that Fang Ning had mentioned before. Because it knew that the Host's IQ was indeed much higher than its own, it opened its mouth and asked,
"Oh right, Host, you mentioned that someone might have a strong X-ray vision in the future. However, after my upgraded middle-level mechanical puppet, although it has a perfect disguise, it can only fool your normal technological tracking methods, and it can still deal with normal people. However, if those strong people have X-ray vision, they would easily find out that it's actually just a mechanical part made of wood, steel, and leather. By then, this substitute would be useless … "
Fang Ning, who was focused on the middle-level mechanical puppet's function, was startled by Sir System's words. After listening to the content clearly, he said nonchalantly,
"What are you worried about? As long as it's not like what happened just now where you made me lose a part of my body and caused Vigilante A to lose a part of his body, then people would think that Vigilante A's real identity is me, Fang Ning. Then there won't be any problems. "
Fang Ning did not explain this matter clearly before, so he might as well explain it to the stupid System once and for all. He did not want it to think that its IQ was as high as its Host's, and to think of doing things on its own from time to time.
"As for them finding out that the mechanical puppet is a fake, what's the point? I've said before that there's no need to worry about this problem. If worst comes to worst, I'll just announce to the public that I have a special ability to make mechanical puppets. I've always made one and put it in the open to block my way, but I've always been hiding in deeper places to play. Who would be able to say anything? It's not safe outside now, so what's so strange about a veteran shut-in like me?
As long as they can't find a clear connection, they won't be able to connect a wandering Vigilante A with a veteran shut-in like me. As long as they're not connected, those monsters and strong enemies that you've farmed can only target Vigilante A, who's nowhere to be found. It won't affect our normal business of earning money … "
The System thought about it and agreed. However, only a shut-in like the Host could come up with a reason that would not arouse suspicion.
The System did not speak anymore, but its words just now reminded Fang Ning of something, and he immediately began to ask for the reward that he did not mention before.
"Hey, I just helped you get a f * cking awesome skill. Tell me, what reward should you give me?"
The System was deeply annoyed. If it knew this would happen, it would not have asked at this time. It would have been better if the Host had forgotten to ask for the reward. (The Host has never forgotten, okay?)
"What do you want?" It decided to let the buyer bring up the price first, so that it would not suffer a loss.
"Oh, I see that you're able to make such an awesome mechanical puppet using wood, steel, and blood, and it can be remotely controlled. You've also learned medicine and organ transplantation, so can you help me make a pair of prosthetic legs that can be controlled by others? "
"What are you trying to do? Are you preparing for us to be crippled in the future?" The System asked in return.
"Pfft, as long as you don't mess around behind my back, I won't let myself lose an arm or a leg. Tell me first, can you do it … "
"Of course I can, but if I want to install it on someone else, I might need to spend more experience points."
'I knew it would cost a lot. If I don't make some contributions, I won't be able to get Sir System to pay. However, I've been suppressing this in my heart for a long time, so I have to complete it, and the sooner I complete it, the better.' Fang Ning thought.
"This is the reward I want. Help me install it on a specific person. Of course, you have to do it secretly, so no one else can find out."
The System was helpless. After all, the skill that Fang Ning had just taught it was indeed awesome. After some thought, it agreed.
…
Late at night, in the courtyard of an ordinary bungalow in a village in the suburbs of Qi City, an electric lamp hanging diagonally from a wooden pole was emitting a dim yellow light. On the large plastic cloth that was wet with autumn dew, there were many vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, celery …
A middle-aged man in his forties was sitting in a wheelchair. His trouser legs were empty, and he was struggling to bend down to pick up the rotten vegetables and put them aside, leaving only the ones that were in good condition.
The light was not bright enough to penetrate the thick darkness of the night. Under the cover of the night, a young man was looking into the courtyard.
This person was none other than Fang Ning himself.
"You're going to install a pair of prosthetic legs on this person?" Although the System's intelligence was low, it could still see the target.
"That's right. Are we going to use his blood to do it?"
"Of course. If he wants to control the prosthetic legs, he has to do it that way."
"Then hurry up. With your ability, it's a piece of cake for you to knock out a normal person."
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