Chapter 152: Where’s My Money???

Even though Yang Fan was in reality, he could still clearly perceive that the ball of light was "alive."

Unlike Yang Yi and the others, this aura was closer to the Divine Kingdom's Origin, as if it had always belonged here.

The life being nurtured within it was like a believer, yet seemed superior to one. It was an existence somewhere between "life" and "rules."

The believers in the city were like worshiping a god, while the life in the light ball evolved while establishing a connection with the entire Divine Kingdom.

Time passed, and thirty years in the Divine Kingdom flashed by.

Finally, the light receded, and the mechanical heart evolved into an intelligent life.

At the same time, Yang Fan's consciousness descended into the Divine Kingdom.

A figure instantly appeared before him.

Yang Fan's pupils constricted slightly; the person in front of him looked exactly like him.

Face, temperament, demeanor, even the clothing was identical, just like seeing himself in a mirror.

But the strange thing was, Yang Fan's subconscious didn't feel the slightest bit of rejection or worry; instead, it felt perfectly natural.

As if that was "him," another self.

"Master." The other party spoke, his voice completely identical to Yang Fan's. "I am the Divine Kingdom's highest intelligent life."

Yang Fan took a deep breath to steady himself. "You… between us?"

Yang Fan had a strange feeling; the other party was completely different from Yang Yi and the others. He could clearly perceive his emotions, even his thoughts.

It was like facing another self; the feeling was quite wonderful!

"Master, you can understand me as an 'extension of your will,' or perhaps a proxy of the god." He spoke slowly, his tone calm. "The mechanical heart is a rule-level creation. Each Divine Kingdom can only give birth to one highest intelligent life. From the moment of my birth, I possess all sub-permissions and am absolutely loyal to Master."

He looked directly at Yang Fan and continued, "I can coordinate the development of the Divine Kingdom, plan resource flows, optimize believer structure, formulate war strategies, and simulate future Evolution. As long as it is within the dimension of the Divine Kingdom, all variables are within my control."

"Master only needs to set the goal, and I will handle everything else." He bowed slightly, saying proudly, "I am the Divine Kingdom's second 'brain,' as well as the extension and amplification of Master's will."

Hearing this, Yang Fan couldn't help but ask, "In other words, you can replace all the work of Yang Yi, Yang Er, and Yang San?"

"Not for now," the other party replied bluntly. "Currently, I am only a first-grade intelligent life. My computing power and deduction capabilities are far inferior to theirs; they still possess extremely high value."

"As the Divine Kingdom develops, resources may be invested in them and they may be upgraded in the future to build a more efficient management system."

"So, you're basically useless right now?" Yang Fan blinked.

"Of course not. Intelligent lives purchased from the Mall, like Yang Yi, have a bottom-layer logic centered on 'stability'."

"The advantage is safety, but the disadvantage is an extremely low ceiling. They cannot break through frameworks to make radical decisions and require higher permissions for coordination."

He paused for a moment and then said, "As for Master, your Nine-year Compulsory Education level is completely half-baked. Being able to get to where you are today basically relies on your SSS-rank Evolution Talent."

The air instantly went silent, and Yang Fan's expression changed.

It wasn't because he was called a poor student, but because the other party actually knew about the existence of the SSS-rank Talent.

"You know?"

"Rest assured, Master. I am an extension of your will, and because of that, I can perceive the existence of the Evolution Talent."

After saying that, he added, "Furthermore, Master's previous caution was correct. In the first year of the Divine Kingdom, Mall intelligent lives once faced a risk of information leakage. A god from a high-tier Mechanical Divine Kingdom implanted hidden instructions in the bottom-layer code of intelligent lives, which could transmit core information like Divine Kingdom coordinates and investment structures during long-term operation."

"That god used this to obtain a vast amount of intelligence and continued to seize resources through his Family's descendants in trade, investment, and war."

"Ultimately, it triggered an attack by many Human Race gods. That Family was forced to defect from the Human Race and join the alien races, becoming a massive stain on human history."

His tone remained calm, as if stating facts. "However, Master does not need to worry. The Federation's Highest Intelligent Life has patched all vulnerabilities. Current Mall intelligent lives are all safe versions."

"But the value of an SSS-rank Talent is too great; keeping it hidden is the optimal choice."

After hearing this, the last bit of wariness in Yang Fan's heart slowly dissipated.

Since the other party could already perceive his talent, there was no point in hiding it.

Moreover, the "sense of connection" he felt with the highest intelligent life couldn't be faked.

He could doubt anyone, but he couldn't doubt himself.

"Ahem, I can't keep calling you 'highest intelligent life.' I'll give you a name. Let's call you Yang…" Yang Fan coughed lightly.

"Stop right there." The other party directly raised his hand.

"Master, according to memory analysis, you do not possess a talent for naming. I have already chosen one for myself."

Yang Fan was stunned. "What is it?"

The other party's face was calm, but his tone carried a hint of pride. "I'll be called Yang… Da."

"…"

"What?"

"I said, my name is Yang Da."

He tilted his chin up. "Besides Master, I am the greatest in this Divine Kingdom."

Yang Fan's face twitched slightly. "…"

"Master, what's with that expression?"

"Nothing. You truly are my will; this name is very… sophisticated." Yang Fan nodded expressionlessly.

(Thinking: Might as well have called him Yang Si…)

"Mm." Yang Da clearly enjoyed the praise, a hint of "smugness" appearing in his expression.

Compared to Yang Yi and the others, Yang Da was indeed different.

Although he was only a first-grade intelligent life, he possessed complete emotions, just like another Soul of Yang Fan.

…

His consciousness returned to reality. Yang Fan lay on his bed and let out a long sigh of relief.

That night, he slept particularly soundly. The appearance of Yang Da finally gave him a reason to completely slack off.

With an intelligent life around, why would he, the god, need to worry about the development of the Divine Kingdom? Isn't it better to just lie flat? One shouldn't look for trouble where there is none.

…

He slept until dawn. The next day, Yang Fan stretched and checked the Divine Kingdom's information, then immediately froze in place.

"divinity points: 2.6"

Yang Fan: "?"

He stared at the panel, silent for three seconds.

"Where's my money?"

"Wait…"

"What's going on? Where are the emergency funds?"

"All gone???"

Yang Fan's pupils shook. "Are all the bullets used up?"

"A direct all-in???"

With a thought, Yang Fan's consciousness instantly descended into the Divine Kingdom.

The next moment, he was even more shocked by the sight before him.

In just one night, fifty years had passed in the Divine Kingdom. And the scene before him was completely beyond his recognition.

At some point, a magnificent palace had appeared in the center of the Divine Kingdom.

With stone and gold as the foundation, spiritual jade as pillars, layered halls, and flowing rosy light. The entire palace was luxurious to the extreme.

And in the main hall, Yang Da sat high on an imperial throne, wearing a gold-patterned robe, looking languid.

On the left, Yang Yi stood straight, respectfully pouring wine for him; on the right, Yang Er held a tray and presented spiritual fruits.

Even more ridiculous, a "Beauty Pageant" was taking place below.

Hundreds of female believers entered one after another, wearing clothes Yang Da had somehow bought—silks and satins, exotic finery, gauzes, battle skirts, ritual robes…

In various styles, each with a graceful figure and outstanding appearance, they were clearly all carefully selected. There were even two female believers at the Foundation Establishment Stage among them.

"…" Yang Fan was silent for three seconds, almost spitting blood in anger the next moment.

"What the hell is going on?!"

What happened to developing the Divine Kingdom?

You, an intelligent life, are here holding a Concubine Selection???

Do you even have reproductive needs?!

DO YOU?!!