I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2307 Tabby Cat

"What big event? Did they fight back then?" Liu Jun asked curiously.

"We fought a match, and AI Number One lost." AI Number Two's voice was calm and objective, as if it were simply stating a fact.

"Isn't Brain One stronger? How did it lose?" Liu Jun looked puzzled, his brows furrowed, clearly surprised by the result.

AI-Powered 2 paused for a few seconds, seemingly considering its words, before slowly saying, "AI-Powered 1's program malfunctioned again, and it was in poor condition, which is why it lost. This was an outcome we didn't expect."

Strictly speaking, both the Smart Brain II and Smart Brain I are genuine products, possessing the same core technologies and functions, while the fake Smart Brain I is a counterfeit, a failed product lacking many functions. However, in this competition, the genuine product unexpectedly lost to the counterfeit, which is indeed embarrassing and confusing.

“I understand, but where did the fake number one go afterward?” Liu Jun pressed, his curiosity fully piqued.

"It didn't go anywhere. I can sense it; it's right here in this valley." The voice of AI-2 carried a hint of solemnity, as if the existence of the pseudo-AI-1 was also a considerable threat to it.

"Hiss—" Liu Jun gasped, a look of shock on his face.

Good heavens, he knows the saying "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," but the key is that he didn't want to get tiger cubs, so how did he end up in the tiger's den?
He has AI Number Two by his side, and his body also shows signs of modification by AI Number One. If the fake Number One really discovers him here, the consequences are obvious.

Liu Jun looked around, trying to find traces of the fake No. 1. Fortunately, this was the den of wild cats, so it was relatively safe.

"So you mean that terrifying being here is also your enemy?" A magnetic young voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

Liu Jun instinctively replied, "Of course, it's the kind of deep-seated hatred where we'd tear the other person to pieces the moment we meet."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Jun's eyes widened suddenly, his gaze fixed on the leisurely tabby cat beside him.

Besides him, only AI-powered No. 2 and this large tabby cat were there. So, who exactly made that magnetic voice just now?
A surge of indescribable horror welled up in Liu Jun's heart, and he asked cautiously, "Brother Cat, you speak Mandarin?"

There are many talking demons. After all, when a demon reaches a certain level, it can not only speak human language, but also transform into a human form without any problem.

But the key point is that this big tabby cat speaks standard Mandarin, even with a slight Beijing accent, which really shocked Liu Jun.

The large tabby cat leisurely licked its paws, a hint of disdain in its eyes, but ultimately hummed in agreement, acknowledging Liu Jun's question.

Upon hearing this confirmation, Liu Jun felt an overwhelming surge of excitement.

"Brother Cat, who did you learn that accent from?" Liu Jun asked curiously, his eyes gleaming with a look of inquiry.

He was quite curious: which powerful figure in the human realm was so capable that they could teach a cat demon to speak Mandarin?
Upon hearing this, the large tabby cat remained silent for a few seconds, seemingly trying to recall something. After a moment, it finally spoke, its voice tinged with uncertainty: "It was a woman who taught me."

"A woman? What does she look like?" Liu Jun pressed, a strange curiosity welling up inside him.

The large tabby cat stretched out its paw and gestured: "About the same height as you, but in terms of size... this part is bigger, and this part is smaller."

As it spoke, it first pointed its claws at Liu Jun's chest, and then pointed them at Liu Jun's lower body.

Liu Jun was immediately embarrassed and quickly dodged the tabby cat's claws, saying with a wry smile, "Hey, Cat Bro, don't joke like that. Let's talk about that woman instead."

The large tabby cat blinked, seemingly not quite understanding why Liu Jun reacted this way. Although it spoke fluent Mandarin with a Beijing accent, it wasn't very familiar with human social etiquette and sensitive topics.

For example, the action just now was purely out of unconscious comparison, but I didn't expect it to make Liu Jun feel uncomfortable.

“Oh…” the big tabby cat responded, and continued, “That woman taught us a lot of things, like building houses, hunting, survival skills, and so on. She taught us quite a lot, but we didn’t learn much.”

As she spoke, the big tabby cat looked up and pointed to the simple thatched hut above her head, "Like this house, we built it according to the method she taught us. Although it's not very sturdy, at least we have a place to shelter from the wind and rain."

As Liu Jun listened to the big tabby cat's description, his curiosity grew even stronger. Who exactly was this woman? Why was she here? And why was she teaching the big tabby cat these skills?
"Brother Cat, where is that woman now?" Liu Jun asked tentatively.

The tabby cat shook its head: "I don't know. She left after teaching us these things and never came back."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun felt a pang of melancholy. This woman seemed like an enigma, leaving behind countless questions and mysteries, only to vanish without a trace. However, now was not the time to dwell on this matter. He decided to put it aside for the time being and investigate it further when the opportunity arose. Right now, his priority was overcoming the immediate difficulties.

"Brother Cat, do you guys have a grudge against that guy? Can we team up and deal with him together?" Liu Jun asked.
Recalling the fierce reaction of the wildcats earlier, Liu Jun could conclude that this was clearly not the first time they had dealt with the fake number one or its subordinates, and the hatred between the two sides seemed to run quite deep.

If he could join forces with the tabby cat and the others, his chances of defeating that terrifying being would undoubtedly increase significantly. At the very least, with natives familiar with the terrain around, he wouldn't be so passive.

Upon hearing this, the large tabby cat's eyes flashed with a complex expression. After a moment of silence, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, it finally spoke slowly: "Cooperation isn't out of the question, but we must first understand the other party's strength and background. Moreover, can you guarantee that your triangular object won't betray us?"

Clearly, the tabby cat still didn't quite trust AI No. 2, after all, AI No. 2 looked exactly like its former enemy, the fake No. 1.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun felt a chill run down his spine. He knew the importance of the AI-powered No. 2 and understood that the tabby cat's concerns were not unfounded.

"Don't worry, Cat Brother, AI-Powered 2 is my partner, and it will never betray us. Besides, I really want to get rid of that terrifying being," Liu Jun patted his chest and solemnly promised.

The AI-powered No. 2 is closely related to the AI-powered No. 1. Although the AI-powered No. 1 is mentally ill, it has only shown kindness to Liu Jun, not hatred, let alone harmed him.

So whether it's for self-preservation or to avenge Brain One, Liu Jun felt he should kill this fake Brain One.

The tabby cat remained silent for a few seconds, seemingly considering the risks, before finally nodding. Clearly, it too desperately wanted to eliminate the fake Number One.

And so, an unexpected alliance was formed. Liu Jun and the big tabby cat began to discuss a plan to deal with that terrifying entity, while AI-powered No. 2 silently provided technical support and intelligence analysis from the sidelines.

They all knew that this battle would likely be exceptionally difficult and dangerous, but it was something they had to do, something they absolutely had to do.

As time went on, a preliminary plan emerged: the big tabby cat would lead the way, first taking Liu Jun to the base of the fake No. 1 AI, and then setting up a super-large array around it, using the power of the array to destroy the fake No. 1 AI.

Just as the tabby cat and Liu Jun were whispering and plotting the crucial details of their plan, a lithe black cat suddenly pounced like a black lightning bolt.

Its eyes gleamed with anxiety and urgency, clearly indicating that it had brought extremely urgent news.

As soon as the black cat arrived, it began to meow urgently at the large tabby cat, its voice filled with tension and pleading. Each meow seemed to convey the gravity of the situation and its expectation of the large tabby cat.

Upon hearing the black cat's call, the tabby cat's expression instantly turned serious and grim. It narrowed its eyes slightly, as if weighing some important decision.

It then responded with a few deep and powerful "meows".

The black cat was clearly dissatisfied with the tabby cat's response, its tail swishing impatiently, and a hint of disappointment and anxiety flashing in its eyes.

However, after the tabby cat meowed firmly a few more times, the black cat seemed to understand something, and finally turned away helplessly, leaving the scene with a hint of resentment and disappointment.

At this moment, the Golden Spirit Embryo within Liu Jun's body seemed to be getting too bored. Before Liu Jun could even activate the AI-powered system to translate, it transformed into a small golden figure and appeared on Liu Jun's shoulder.

"Several kittens in their group were captured by the modified version of the pseudo-AI No. 1. This black cat came specifically to deliver the message, hoping that the big tabby cat next to it could go and rescue them. But unfortunately, the big tabby cat refused," Jin Ling Sheng Tai translated.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun turned to look at the little golden figure on his shoulder and asked curiously, "You...you can understand what they're saying?"

The Golden Spirit Embryo smiled smugly and replied, "Of course I can understand! I have existed since the beginning of time, and I know everything from astronomy to geography. I am omniscient and knowledgeable about all things in the world. What language could possibly stump me? You are incredibly lucky to have me; you've struck gold!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun couldn't help but roll his eyes, inwardly criticizing the Golden Spirit Holy Embryo's arrogance. But then, his gaze returned to the large tabby cat, his heart filled with doubt and curiosity.

He also wondered why the tabby cat refused to rescue the kittens in danger.

Of course, he didn't think that this big tabby cat was the kind of heartless cat that didn't care about the lives of its kind, but he really didn't understand this matter.

“There’s a trap,” the tabby cat said in a low voice. “Once, the triangular creature’s henchmen deliberately caught several innocent kittens as bait to lure us in. We were frantic at the time, never imagining it was a trick. As a result, we suffered heavy losses; more than a hundred adult cats died heroically in the rescue operation. I only managed to escape that deadly trap thanks to their desperate cover.”

At this point, the tabby cat's tone revealed a hint of helplessness, pain, and an indelible sadness.

As Liu Jun listened to the big tabby cat's account, a mixture of sympathy and indignation welled up in his heart.