Old Liu did not send any more messages.

Su Ping, paying no further attention, clicked once and closed Old Liu's message window before he lightly tapped on his phone.

"Feifei!"

"Master, I am here!"

"From now on, if the same call comes in more than three times within ten minutes and I haven't answered it, remind me!"

"Of course, Master!"

The chibi figure on the phone spoke up.

Su Ping cracked a slight smile. Indeed, having an artificial intelligence like Feifei in control was much more convenient than using basic mechanical electronic products.

Therefore, Su Ping wasn't in a hurry to continue studying the notebook; instead, he turned his attention to the little guy. He hadn't paid attention to Feifei these past few days and had no idea how well Feifei's intelligence training was progressing.

"Little fella, have you made any progress recently?"

"Progress..."

Feifei's voice seemed a bit embarrassed, but as a Mechanical Pet Beast that Su Ping had faith in, the little guy, although acknowledging some mistakes, was still brave enough to step forward and take responsibility.

"Master, you're right, the internet really is an evil place – the temptations are far too many!"

"Hmm?"

Su Ping paused, taken aback. "What did you do?"

"Uh..." Feifei responded.

However, he wasn't particularly worried; Feifei was a true intelligent being, not the kind of artificial intelligence that lacked self-awareness and cognition.

He opened his phone and looked at the main interface, causing Su Ping's eyelids to twitch.

Several new apps appeared on the home screen:

'Beast Tamer Continent's Expedition'

'Electronic Pet'

'Pocket Cute Pets'

'Portable Monsters'

'...'

All of them were electronic games?

Su Ping was at a loss for words. "So, you've been playing these mobile games recently?"

"Yes, Master, these games are just so interesting..."

Su Ping fell silent, then thought for a moment before asking a soul-piercing question, "You... you didn't spend any Money on them, did you?"

"Of course not!"

This time, Feifei answered with righteous indignation!

Naturally, with Su Ping's current financial situation, spending a little money on games wasn't really an issue.

In the civilization of the Beast Tamer era, even though the gaming and entertainment industry still occupied a significant place, it hadn't reached the level of pervasive entertainment culture of the previous era.

So, while in-game spending did exist, it wouldn't cost a lot of Money. Especially for Su Ping at present, that amount of money was insignificant.

But this was a matter of principle.

And it had to be said, Feifei followed its principles quite well.

Then, Su Ping casually opened one of the apps.

'Pocket Cute Pets.'

This type of pet-raising mobile game, mainstream in this society of beast tamers, was also prevalent in the previous life. There were pets like little cats and dogs and, of course, the very popular frogs.

However, in 'Pocket Cute Pets,' given the context of the Beast Tamer era, there were clearly many more options available. Initially, the pets were cute, but they could eventually evolve into more powerful species with the option to do battle via social features, making it one of the more popular games.

However, what made Su Ping's heart sink were the types of pets as well as their names and titles.

The type wasn't too bad – it was still a robot. Somewhat similar to Wall-E's companion, Eve, from a movie in the previous life, but with many details altered.

What really rendered Su Ping speechless was this creature's name and note: 'Ailin - Feifei's Beloved No. 3'.

Su Ping was baffled.

Feifei's beloved? And to specifically add a 'No. 3'?

Ailin? Was this a name Feifei had come up with?

So, did the other mobile game pets have their own numbers too?

Having been confronted by its master about its recent obsessions, the little robot showed no embarrassment. Instead, it asked, "Master, may I have some pocket money to use, please? The growth of No. 2 and No. 4 consumes too much oil and Crystal Stones. The daily sign-in rewards are not enough to make significant progress; it's so hard."

He glanced at the Feifei that had popped up. The difference in form between Feifei and the little robot pet, which was purely an intelligent program, was stark. This feeling was hard to describe, a bit like the difference between a 3D projected lifeform and a real one.

Money wasn't the issue, but I feel that there's a problem! Su Ping thought. And the problem is severe!

Those robot movies, novels, and games from the previous life... many of them centered around the primary theme that the biggest difference between mechanical life and humans was their inability to understand so-called love, right? How come in just a few days, it seemed not only had Feifei understood love but also possibly understood a bit too much?

Therefore, Su Ping advised earnestly, "Feifei, do you know? These are not real Mechanical Pet Beasts! If you like these things, you must practice hard and strive to obtain another Mechanical Pet Beast companion! Or perhaps your Master will find one for you..."

However, Feifei's response left Su Ping slightly startled. Feifei said, "I know, they are just a piece of programming designed by the gaming company behind them. If Feifei wishes, with enough strong spiritual power, Feifei can enter their company's network wirelessly, go to the backend, and make any changes as desired!

"But then, what would be the point? It's precisely because they are fake that they are even more addictive than the real thing! What can a real Mechanical Pet Beast bring to Feifei?

"Let alone the exorbitant cost, Feifei knows the value of awakening a Mechanical Pet Beast. If Master is willing to spend such money just for Feifei's companionship, then Feifei would rather Master spend it on these virtual companionships.

"Mechanical beings are different from biological entities; they lack flesh and hormonal secretions that create the false feeling of happiness and have no instinctual need to reproduce. Compared to this feeling that humans and machines find hard to understand and empathize with, spiritual pleasure is, to Feifei, actually more genuine!

"Real and fake are not objective; they are subjective. One should not deny the fake simply because of the real."

Su Ping blinked and looked at the mechanical sphere that was Feifei's body, spinning on the table, speaking through the phone's speaker. He could not have anticipated that Feifei would express such thoughts.

Is that so?

Why do I feel somewhat persuaded by Feifei?

But this isn't right! Isn't it usually humans who teach machine intelligences about emotions and even what love is? How come my prepared speech hasn't even started, and Feifei has already flipped the script? That's not how it goes in the movies! This is unscientific!

But Su Ping opened his mouth, truly unsure what to say, because what Feifei said was indeed correct.

Could this little guy have a talent for philosophy? Is this cyber-idealist philosophy?

Most importantly, Feifei quickly spoke again, "Of course, I won't let my Master's trust down. Feifei trains very hard! Please rest assured, Master!"

Su Ping scratched his head, thought for a while, and finally nodded, saying, "That's good! However, what you said makes sense. Moreover, further analyzing human emotions, dissecting the essence of love and distinguishing between reality and virtuality will benefit your improvement too!

"So, from now on, you will have 50,000 Money for pocket money every week. As usual, as long as you don't directly use spiritual power to affect others, you're free to spend it as you wish!"

Instantly, with these words spoken, the chibi avatar on the phone changed.

Feifei: (〃'▽'〃)

"Wow! Thank you, Master!"

"Alright. But don't forget about your duties, okay?"

"Understood!"

Content, Su Ping tossed his phone aside without giving it much thought and finally took out the diary with ancient Serpentine Script records he had held in his hands.

Closing his eyes, he started to read the contents of the diary with his spirit.

At this moment, Feifei had already sprung into action. A notification popped up from one of the games:

'My dear, don't forget to feed me today~ Ely needs your feeding!'

Feifei's 'gaze' suddenly became resolute!

Having just received my Master's promise, such a feeding is naturally a piece of cake for me! Feifei thought. To spend generously for the one I love is indeed an exhilarating thing!

Meanwhile, Su Ping's phone began to heat up as numerous app programs appeared in the background.

Simultaneously, various digital pet companions on the phone began to utter similar phrases:

'My dear, let's play a game!'

'My dear, I want to wear beautiful clothes for you to see!'

'...'

CHARGE!!

[Spend 648 Money and obtain 7,128 Crystal Stones! Please receive them. Note, underage individuals are not allowed to spend~]

[Spend 648 Money and obtain 7,128 Crystal Stones! Please receive them. Note, underage individuals are not allowed to spend~]

[...]

Feifei was filled with satisfaction.

Looking at the animated joy of those Electronic Pet companions on the screen, Feifei couldn't help but 'smile'.

Feifei had previously heard its Master speaking about the various Pet Beasts purchased, the array of resources used, and how much Money had been spent. Feifei had thought that Money was worthless.

It seems I was overthinking!

This 50,000 Money, without even using a fifth of it, had already filled Feifei's 'wives' with immense satisfaction.

Indeed, the consumption of Money in the real world is not as cost-effective as spending it online!

With that thought, Feifei's body began to spin with pleasure once more.

However, it quickly remembered what its Master had just said.

Illusion… reality?

At this moment, Feifei fell back into contemplation.

Everything the Master says is right; I naturally wouldn't doubt the Master. Defining illusion and reality?!

Feifei refocused its attention, drawn once more to the games inside the phone. It was quite delighted by their exquisite and cute robotic designs. Even though Feifei knew they were not real, just as it had expressed before, it still relished them. Spiritual satisfaction was even more profound for Feifei.

So, inside the phone, its simulated Spiritual Frequencies focused on the beloved figures on the screen, and Feifei made up its mind once more.

Then, within its mechanical sphere, Feifei started a new document from its root folder titled: "Dear Ely, Ah Ning, Ailin, Xiao, and Bobo, I want to create a world with all of you!!"

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