Transmigrated Family C17

Chapter 17: “Dynamic Light Wave, Divine Ox Online.”

The uncle sensed something was off and asked in confusion, “If your family can afford an ox cart, how did the platform determine that you’re living in extreme hardship? I mean, this platform specializes in poverty alleviation. It’s meant for people struggling with basic needs, in harsh environments, that kind of thing.”

Yan Yu frowned and scrunched up her little face. “We sold all our land. There’s a drought. We’re preparing to flee from famine.”

Hearing this, the uncle stopped asking. What was there to ask? This situation definitely met the criteria for aid—landless, struck by disaster, and displaced.

“I have a theory, but I don’t know if it’s right. Listen and judge for yourself.

Didn’t I mention that the previous guy ordered a bionic ox, horse, and donkey? The reason he ordered so many was that he wasn’t sure which one he could trade with me.

That guy said his family was dirt poor. There was a donkey next door, a rich household in the village had an ox, and four or five miles away, there was a post station that definitely had horses.

So he was debating which one to steal. That’s why I had everything ready. But after that, he never showed up again…

This platform opens every half month, with various shopping festivals and a seemingly random free market, though there are patterns to it.

For people like me, whose background is vastly different from before, there will always be at least one linked user from a background similar to Huaguo, whether ancient or modern, to facilitate mutual aid. You help me solve my food issues, and I provide you with some conveniences for daily life.

But that guy never reappeared, and then I got connected to you. I’m guessing something went wrong.

If it’s not personal misfortune, could it be that the platform… kicked him out?

After all, he was planning… to do something bad.”

Yan Yu found the uncle’s reasoning logical. Cracking down on crime? Makes sense.

“So, Uncle, are you trading an ox for an ox?”

“What uncle? I’m not that old! Ugh, whatever, the title doesn’t matter.

Yes, yes! Even though bionic technology isn’t high-tech in my world and is easy to put together, according to the platform’s exchange rules, only equally valuable beef can fulfill this trade.”

“Beef?”

“You think the ox you get will still be alive? The platform doesn’t allow trading of live creatures. Otherwise, I’d just trade myself over.”

“I need to discuss this with my parents,” Yan Yu said.

The person on the other side grew even more envious. While the family of three deliberated, he kept rambling, “Your whole family crossed over? That makes sense—how else would your original parents feel secure letting you go alone? Sigh! You’re so lucky!

Little sister, let me tell you, with your whole family working together, you’ll get rich quickly! When you’re successful, don’t you want to hire some servants or something?

Big brother here has household service robots—lifelike synthetic skin, cooks, does laundry, feeds pigs and chickens, sews clothes and quilts, chops wood, keeps accounts…

Anything you can think of, it can do! Ever heard of intelligent learning?”

“Want a pet cat or dog? No shedding, super adorable…

Lizards and spiders are an option too…

Custom appearances available…”

After a quick family discussion, Yan Yu checked the time in the top left corner of the screen and spoke rapidly, “Uncle, your bionic donkey and ox have similar built-in functions, right? But in my world, donkeys and oxen are priced very differently. An ox is worth several donkeys. Trading like this is too unfair for me. Why don’t you wait until I buy a donkey, then we can trade?”

The uncle panicked. How could a donkey compare to an ox? There was a huge difference in meat quality!

“Ah, little sister, you can’t just look at the price. You have to consider practicality too.

My mechanical livestock definitely outperform the originals in strength. If you use a bionic donkey to pull a thousand pounds of goods, it’ll definitely seem suspicious.

But an ox is different. The real thing already has over a thousand pounds of pulling capacity. My bionic ox’s settings aren’t exaggerated at all.

And its biggest selling point? An integrated intelligent recognition system. It automatically scans the environment and, when there are outsiders present, behaves exactly like a normal ox.

Little sister! You’re paying the price of an ox but getting a free upgrade to an artificial intelligence ox!”

“My ox poops. Does yours?” Yan Yu bargained seriously. “My dad says ox dung can be composted for fertilizer, used as fuel—it’s very useful. Plus, it’s a renewable resource. As long as the ox is around, we’ll always have dung.”

The uncle’s expression was indescribable.

He could tell the little girl was haggling, but this reasoning—wasn’t it too strong?

“Forget composting—fuel? Won’t that stink? But I did consider this issue. You can set whether it poops or not. Just give a voice command: ‘Ox dung random drop mode’… You’ll get dried grass fuel in various shapes.

Not only can it burn, but it’s also reusable as feed. Just keep it discreet. No smell, no risk of exposure.”

Yan Yu was amazed.

Such meticulous thought—astounding!

She didn’t dawdle any longer and directly pushed her terms: “Find me some extra compensation, and I’ll be convinced. Keep going!”

For the sake of beef, the uncle continued, “I’ll throw in two iron wheels. But let me warn you, they’ll rust since they’re exposed. Best to keep things realistic.”

Even if someone noticed, the worst they’d assume was that her family was wasteful.

“Deal!” Yan Yu was already satisfied, but a little bonus was always good.

“Uncle, what if the ox gets injured? What if the skin tears and the metal frame is exposed?” Yan Yu wanted a lifetime warranty. After all, this was high-tech, and it didn’t even come with a manual—she felt uncertain.

“And won’t it be suspicious if the ox never ages or dies?”

The punk uncle, still celebrating, patiently explained:

“The bionic skin has a certain level of defense. Minor injuries won’t tear it, major wounds leave scratches. Underneath, there’s a simulated blood layer that mimics the healing process.

If it suffers severe damage, it will automatically determine whether to shut down. If it does, don’t restart it—wait until we reconnect, and I’ll replace the skin.

Same thing if it ‘ages.’ Swap the skin, and it’s a brand-new ox!”

With the deal sealed, Yan Yu didn’t waste time. Under her parents’ cover, she approached the ox in the yard.

“A little closer… yes, that’s good.”

A transaction option appeared at the bottom of her screen. Without hesitation, she tapped—【Confirm】.

A soft light flashed across the screen.

The yellow ox before her eyes suddenly vanished and then reappeared.

The whole process took less than two seconds.

If she hadn’t been staring without blinking, she might have missed it.

Yan Lao’er and Li Xuemei were dumbfounded.

Was that it?

Their ox… had become an AI ox just like that?!

Yan Yu reacted the fastest, signaling her father to quickly hide the two large iron wheels that had also appeared.

Following the uncle’s instructions on the screen, she whispered the activation command: “Dynamic Light Wave, Divine Ox Online.”

No dazzling light effects, no sparks—just a simple glance in her direction.

Yan Yu whispered to the ox, “I am Red Boy.” The AI ox looked at her for three seconds, then nodded.

Li Xuemei tried, “I am Princess Iron Fan.” The AI ox looked at her for three seconds, then nodded.

Yan Lao’er, hurriedly covering the iron wheels with straw, ran over excitedly and declared, “I am the Bull Demon King.” The AI ox stared at him for a full five seconds before nodding.

…Sweat.

What kind of embarrassing recognition phrases were these?

No time to analyze the new ox.

The family of three rushed back inside.

The 618 shopping spree was still ongoing.