Chapter 3, After Death

Did Du Zifeng really die just like that? Did a promising youth simply vanish? Did the fervent passion of a young man extinguish so abruptly? The answer to this question seems to be clearly presented before us, yet it also appears so elusive and ambiguous. No one noticed a detail that occurred within the funeral parlor.

The white-haired person bids farewell to the black-haired person, and such a parting causes Du Zifeng's mother immense heartache. Upon learning of her son's tragic accident, her tears have not ceased, and now her voice is already hoarse; she can only watch Du Zifeng leave in a daze, supported by her husband. In contrast, Du Weiping appears much calmer, yet this calmness conceals an even heavier sorrow.

You are not dreaming right now, but it can also be said that you are dreaming. The place you are in is called the realm of consciousness! Here lies the depths of your subconscious, where everything is constructed from all your memories. In this world, there is no color; there are only black, gray, and white, which represent memories. This faint blue glow has been surrounding Du Zifeng, and she seems to be very clear about everything. In this world, there is no color; there are only black, gray, and white, which represent memories. This faint blue glow has been surrounding Du Zifeng, and she seems to be very clear about everything.

These chaotic thoughts left Du Zifeng feeling as though his entire mind was in disarray. He struggled to reorganize his memories, but to no avail. Du Zifeng realized that his memories seemed to be gradually dissipating, feeling as if he were a shattered hourglass, with his memories flowing away like sand.

Hehe... you don't need to be nervous, this is your world, relax a little, you will find that here, you can do anything. This voice seemed so ethereal yet so real, although it sounded like silver bells, it made Du Zifeng feel a chilling sense of eeriness.

Hmph, is it unnecessary to use polite language when seeking advice from others? This voice sounds like that of a young and beautiful woman, yet strangely, no matter how Du Zifeng searches with his eyes, he cannot see the person speaking

If someone were to observe closely at this moment, they would notice that in the central position of the transport pipeline, there is an additional connected pipe, and Du Zifeng was transferred into that pipe, the destination of which is unknown, but it is certainly not a space graveyard

When Du Zifeng opened his eyes again, the dazzling light had already vanished, and Heidi was still hovering beside him in a form of glowing aura

Is there anyone here? What kind of place is this? Someone come here! This is ridiculous, there isn't a single person around! In fact, at this moment, Du Zifeng has not yet awakened; he is currently in the subconscious world of his own mind. Here, there is no color, and he will confront everything he has experienced as an observer. Therefore, no matter how much Du Zifeng shouts and curses, there should be no response. Moreover, he will face everything he has experienced as an observer. Thus, regardless of how much Du Zifeng yells and curses, there should be no response.

"It turns out I was dreaming... No, wait, when did I fall asleep at home?" Du Zifeng's mind began to grow increasingly chaotic, and he could not find a way to connect his memories.

Reality is always something that cannot be accepted yet cannot be changed, and Du Zifeng has been confirmed dead. Nowadays, after a person dies, they are sent to the funeral bureau of the planet they are on, then placed into a coffin made of organic crystal, and subsequently transported through a burial pipeline into space to become a miniature satellite orbiting the planet.

"So you mean to say that I am neither dreaming nor awake right now at www.hetushu.com?" Du Zifeng felt increasingly confused: "Alright, I admit I don't understand what you're saying, but can you tell me who you are?"

Just one minute ago, a person who was so vibrant is now devoid of any signs of life. Such an event has occurred far too suddenly, and Qila can hardly believe it. Du Zifeng has always been a good-natured person; how could anyone want to take his life?

I? My name is Heidi. The fact that this pale blue glow has such a humanized name surprised Du Zifeng somewhat

Did Du Zifeng really encounter a ghost? However, Heidi said this is in Du Zifeng's subconscious world. If it truly was a ghost encounter, then it can only be said that this ghost has always resided in Du Zifeng's heart.

Qila quietly supported Du Xiaoxue, following behind the two elders. Although she knew that Du Weiping and his wife had never blamed her in their hearts, she could not find peace within herself. Moreover, Qila had a vague feeling that Du Zifeng's death was too strange. She had once used her connections to send someone to investigate Du Zifeng's death report, but the result was completely inconclusive, with no clues to be found. The death report simply stated the words "accidental death".

Suddenly, a faint blue light flashed across the sky, reminiscent of a swarm of fireflies flying through a summer night sky, except that these fireflies were a pale blue color. Du Zifeng was about to reach out to catch it, but this faint glow suddenly vanished, only to reappear behind Du Zifeng.

If one cannot understand a problem, it is better not to think about it at all. This has always been Du Zifeng's style. It is also possible that because of this, his brain has developed so little.

Qila looked at Du Zifeng's parents, and at that moment, she was also choked with emotion. She deeply believed that she needed to bear a significant part of the responsibility for the accident that befell Du Zifeng. The coffin of Du Zifeng was already moving further away in the transport corridor, and Du Weiping was supporting his wife, preparing to turn and leave.

Du Zifeng took several deep breaths vigorously, then tried to acclimate his body to this state of weightlessness. After adjusting for quite some time, Du Zifeng was finally able to perform some relatively natural movements.

"Who is it? Stop sneaking around, I can see you." Du Zifeng naturally did not see anyone, but the voice sounded too eerie, so he had to bolster his courage. Du Zifeng was still not accustomed to this weightless world, and his entire body floated in mid-air, making all his movements appear clumsy and comical

In theory, Du Zifeng died from a gunshot, and through the sound of the gunfire, Qila was able to discern that it was fired by the White Eagle laser sniper rifle, favored by interstellar mercenaries. The White Eagle laser sniper rifle is a typical laser weapon, known for its immense power. When a light projectile penetrates the human body, it leaves a distinct perforation mark and a charred wound.

Just as Du Zifeng was engulfed in pain, he suddenly felt a brilliant light surrounding him, even causing a slight sting to his eyes. This was Heidi enveloping Du Zifeng in her pale blue glow, which then emitted a strong radiance and instantly vanished into thin air.

What is going on? Why is my memory gradually fading away? Du Zifeng began to panic; for anyone, the loss of memory is not a trivial matter. Moreover, Du Zifeng felt that he had no abnormalities. Why would he lose his memory for no reason?

"Who are you? Tell me, where am I? Did you bring me here? What do you want?" Du Zifeng still appeared somewhat flustered, but at least he had begun to acclimate to the current environment. He immediately shouted into the empty void, where not a single figure could be seen: "I know you are there, answer me."

However, after careful recollection, Qila could not recall the location of the wounds on Du Zifeng's body, which left her feeling quite perplexed. No matter how many questions Qila had regarding this matter, and no matter how determined she was to investigate it, the outcome was ultimately in vain.

Inside the funeral home, as the organic crystal coffin containing Du Zifeng was slowly sent into the space cemetery, Du Xiaoxue's tears streamed down once again. Her only biological brother had just passed away, which was indeed a significant blow for this little girl. At that moment, standing behind Du Xiaoxue was a middle-aged couple, who were Du Zifeng's biological parents—Du Weiping and Deng Min

"Alright, please tell me why I am here. I remember I was about to go home, and then suddenly I lost all sensation." Du Zifeng could only soften his tone.

Hehe...! A burst of silver bell-like laughter suddenly appeared in his ears, in a scene where no other signs of life should exist. Du Zifeng couldn't help but look around, the sound seemed to be right next to him yet also far away. However, no matter how much Du Zifeng looked around, he did not see a single figure; it was as if the sound had just come from his own mind.

When Du Zifeng was sent into the transport pipeline heading towards the space cemetery, the coffin carrying Du Zifeng and the books unexpectedly vanished from the central position of the pipeline

"Am I dead? Is this hell?" Du Zifeng muttered to himself, then reached out with his right hand and pinched his face hard, but the result felt as if he was pinching a piece of soft rubber, with no sensation at all

"You are now in your own world." Du Zifeng finally heard clearly that the voice he had been conversing with was coming from this faint blue glow. However, this only made Du Zifeng feel more frightened, as the eerie glow before him reminded him of the ghostly fire from legends

Qila sat on the ground, staring at the fallen Du Zifeng. Aside from crying loudly, she seemed to have lost all sense of how to react. It was only after a long time that Qila finally remembered to contact the police. By the time the police had cordoned off the entire scene and notified Du Zifeng's family to arrive, Qila was once again reduced to tears.

What kind of place is this, and how did I end up here? The person who awakened from the chaos is Du Zifeng, who was lying in a coffin and was transferred to an unknown location.

At this moment, the place where Du Zifeng was located had shifted from mid-air to indoors. Now, Du Zifeng finally saw the others, but these individuals were all in black and white, and it seemed that they could not see Du Zifeng at all, each engrossed in their own tasks.

Furthermore, after Qila stabilized her emotions, she gradually recalled the events of the day in question and suddenly remembered that there were no obvious wounds on Du Zifeng's body, not even any traces of bleeding

In the boundless darkness, it is unknown how long it has lasted. Suddenly opening my eyes, I find myself suspended in mid-air, the entire world has lost its original colors, yet this world feels both familiar and strange.