Ying Zheng, who had been asleep for ages in the imperial mausoleum, was awakened by the System.
The System enthusiastically pitched its offer: "I can let Your Majesty return to your homeland. Gather the spiritual energy of the land and complete mission checkpoints, and you can bring inventions from later dynasties to Qin."
"Bind yourself to the System at once, complete your missions, and repair the regrets of history!"
The inventions from later dynasties included the Four Great Inventions, ingenious crops, and such famous works as Essential Techniques for the Common People and The Exploitation of the Works of Nature. It even came with a vast map.
But there was a price: he could only exist as a supernatural creature.
Faced with all that irresistible technology, Ying Zheng readily agreed and carefully chose to take the form of a tiger.
But when he opened his eyes again, the mighty, imposing form he had imagined was nowhere to be seen.
He had become a tiger cub.
Ying Zheng: "..."
Just then, the System's first mission appeared: return to Xianyang Palace within three days.
Ying Zheng immediately got up. He had barely taken a few steps on his four short legs when the treetops overhead rustled.
Boom!
Someone fell from the sky.
The newcomer looked like a teenager. Ying Zheng looked up and saw that he looked exactly like him.
As the boy tried to leave, Ying Zheng caught his robe with a paw, his fluffy face looking dispirited. (▼_▼)
Take me back to Xianyang Palace!
Seventeen-year-old Qin Zheng found a little tiger baring its teeth and claws.
The little tiger was eccentric and difficult to please, but incredibly useful. It not only helped him avert the Rebellion of Lao Ai and seize royal authority, but also brought him many inventions he had never heard of before.
Hundreds of rare plants improved people's lives, and thousands of ingenious techniques and crafts strengthened the country and its armies. The ministers regarded it as an auspicious sign, while the people revered it as a divine beast.
Only Qin Zheng was left deep in thought when Ying Zheng transformed on the Qin king's couch.
Why did this mountain lord look exactly like him when he took human form?
After learning who he was, Qin Zheng grew even closer to him. They shared the realm, and even ate and slept together, growing extraordinarily intimate.
Until one day, the tiger, delirious in rut, pinned him down. The beast was so heavy he couldn't move, its long-haired tail wrapped around his lower leg, and the barbs on its tongue scraped painfully against him.
Qin Zheng was licked from head to toe.
After both of them were left speechless and distraught, Qin Zheng somehow realized he had developed new feelings. He pinned the human-form Ying Zheng down. "Your Majesty must take responsibility for me."
Ying Zheng: "I don't see why not."
After years in the mortal world, having seen all it has to offer, I wish only to enjoy its splendors with you.
Bonus scene
The divine tiger that protects the land of Qin takes on the appearance of His Majesty.
The ministers: A fine image, mighty and benevolent.
The divine tiger not only falls for their king, but also declares that the king belongs to him.
The ministers: This...
The divine tiger adds that if anyone objects, he will take back all the blessings he brought.
The ministers: !
The ministers who oppose the match rush to advise him: Your Majesty, please make this small sacrifice for the sake of Great Qin!
Qin Zheng raises an eyebrow from his throne: It isn't that much of a sacrifice.
Screen recording archived on December 27, 2024
Theme: Kitty cats are great
