Chapter Nine, The Mysterious Source
After a pause, she said softly: "Clearly, the things he did, when looked back upon, are all very reasonable, yet they always leave one feeling surprised"
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Yang Jia said softly: "Thank you"
After waiting for a while, the notification sound from the phone was heard. Yang Jia indeed sent a contact, but as soon as Xiao Xiao looked at it, he was taken aback; the profile picture was of a cute girl dressed in a maid outfit
Brat, I am going to work
Xiao Xiao was pondering all of this, lying motionless on the bed, while Yang Jia, who had just returned home, was silently sitting on the sofa, his expression marked by an enduring gravity
After a long while, the vibration ceased, and a gentle electronic voice sounded from the other end of the phone
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Yang Jia's phone was answered by a device outside the glass tank, her voice echoing in this room filled only with cold machines, complex circuits, and a brain
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At this point, even the extremely rational and steady electronic voice slightly stuttered, opting for a rather humanized phrase:
Is it still the emotions expressed by the mother herself
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After having breakfast, I simply sat quietly at home. The current version of myself is ready to face everything, yet I unexpectedly find that there seems to be nothing urgent that I need to confront.
Xiao Xiao faced these words, unsure of how to respond
At this time, mother had also gotten up and was clattering away in the kitchen preparing breakfast
Xiao Xiao's response was actually "very good"?
However, he is different; you and I both understand that no individual can maintain the integrity and rationality of their self-identity under the influence of the mysterious source of the diagram and the book
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The electronic voice also expressed its conclusion: "Therefore, I believe he is a clean individual"
She said that there would be a dedicated person to guide her, but who exactly this person is and what she should do remains unclear
The signal swiftly traversed in a lightning-like manner, arriving at the very center of the city, where there stood the tallest building in the entire city, towering over one hundred stories, yet devoid of any billboards or decorations
Xiao Xiao answered honestly: "Very good, very down-to-earth"
Then there was no more conversation, only a patient wait
A peculiar feeling rose from the depths of my heart
Around 8:30, the sound of the courtyard gate opening and closing was heard outside. Mother had already gone to work, and only then did Xiao Xiao come out of the room
After much hesitation, she finally made a phone call
Xiao Xiao was momentarily taken aback
Very good
After a moment of silence, he sat down, finished his breakfast, and put away the note along with the pocket money.
On the top floor, it was quiet, with no one around, only precise instruments and dazzling wires intricately connected to a glass tank in the center
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However, the final inspection results indicated that everything was normal
Yang Jia nodded, his expression appearing somewhat sorrowful amidst the hazy mist. After a long while, he finally spoke softly: "Regardless, the potential he has demonstrated is immense, and we have no other options..."
Is there a slight illness
From this information on hetushu.com, it appears that he has not yet interacted with this world as a foreigner, nor does it seem that he is being remotely replaced or controlled by some kind of will
Generally, people merely consider this behavior to be rather depraved
I only hope that when he understands the truth in the future, he will not blame me
Yang Jia was at a loss for words. After a while, he smiled and said, "You are truly a person who listens well to advice"
Yang Jia frowned and asked, "What are the symptoms?"
The next day, Xiao Xiao had already gotten up early
Yang Jia could also feel this vibration; she held the phone, remaining motionless, patiently waiting
What is this
How did you sleep yesterday
It was Yang Jia who, noticing his silence, smiled and said: "Since you are prepared to face all of this, it is time to take the next step"
After signing a covenant with the city, this city, along with the people living in it, began to show goodwill towards itself
Xiao Xiao agreed, feeling a subtle anticipation for the person Yang Jia was about to introduce
Yang Jia's voice sounded somewhat mysterious as he said: "This is a very complex issue, but don't worry, I have found a very experienced designer to assist you"
This newcomer is quite strange
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His level of isolation and reclusiveness is not an isolated case among the young population in this city; in fact, it is quite common.
The mysterious sources that gaze upon the city indeed seize certain individual wills within this city and the book market through influences that transcend space for various reasons
Yang Jia was somewhat surprised; after the newcomers moved forward and recognized the truth of this world, they lived in constant fear, some calling themselves throughout the night, while others committed suicide that very evening
Alright
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It can be said that after so many years in a foreign land, this is the first time I have encountered such a promising individual
Yang Jia slowly massaged his temples and said softly: "He is calm, decisive, possesses strong analytical skills and the courage to confront malice, yet he has not reached the level of being cold and heartless"
Four years ago
I encountered that newcomer today and also helped him see the truth of this world
She has misunderstood her relationship with Yang Jia, and considering that she has not been working and has no money, she has given herself some pocket money
Yes
He also does not know why he slept surprisingly soundly yesterday
Yang Jia's voice still sounded so calm, with a hint of laziness, as if it were out of place in this world
The gentle electronic voice fell silent for a moment and said: "I will give it a try"
Xiao Xiao was unwilling to meet her, so even after waking up, he merely sat on the bed, waiting for the commotion in the living room to subside
In a room filled with machinery and complex circuits, there exists a quietly pulsating brain, its surface seemingly trembling slightly, with wisps of tiny electric sparks entwined around it. These faint electric sparks provoke intense reactions among the surrounding machinery, causing some cables to writhe like serpents. Countless screens are filled with garbled text, and the massive servers operate in a state of overload, functioning in a frenzied manner.
In the previous four years, he frequently suffered from headaches, and his entire mind felt as if it had been immersed in pain and fear for years. However, yesterday, he came to understand the truth of this world, and his fear reached its peak
Xiao Xiao replied softly: "Wasn't it you who told me? In a city full of monsters like this, what else can one do but find peace?"
Isn't the nickname of this quiet girl somewhat wild
The vast and magnificent foundation of the city trembles in a manner imperceptible to the ordinary person, emitting strange signals that intertwine into a chaotic network
However, upon entering the living room, I saw the food left on the table, along with a note and cash pressed underneath a box of milk
Xiao Xiao was slightly moved and said, "What do you mean by the next step you mentioned?"
Therefore, my answer is that, at least on the surface, he is just a newly awakened individual
at most
Just as I was pondering this issue, the phone rang at the right moment
Yet in such circumstances, one suddenly becomes calm, as if endowed with the courage to face things with composure
Inside the glass tank, amidst the deep green liquid, lies a human brain, unprotected, with numerous wires connected to it.
When it comes to dating, there is no such thing as not spending money. If you are dating such a beautiful girl, do not be too stingy
This situation is impossible to occur
If he is indeed influenced by a mysterious source, a person who has been continuously affected for four years
Just a moment ago, he thought that there would never be anything surprising or worth noting again, but this note along with the two banknotes gave him a complex feeling.
I have accessed all the information he has in this city, and it went smoothly, with no signs of being blocked or tampered with
We are too weak, of course we need to find something to protect ourselves
In a state of tension, Yang Jia furrowed his brows even tighter, yet the taut muscles gradually relaxed: "Indeed..."
Yang Jia's expression suddenly became serious, and he sat up straight: "This resembles a state of being affected by a mysterious source."
Therefore, I hope you can investigate him
The cold electronic sound unexpectedly carries a hint of tenderness: "I do not know whether to be grateful that we have gained another companion, or to feel sympathy for yet another person who has fallen into a nightmare"
Yang Jia did not say much yesterday, but simply took himself to see the truth of this city
Yes
It seems that a certain kind of microwave has begun to pierce and stimulate this city
with the nickname: "Old Auntie Eighteen Sitting on the Ground Sucking Dirt"
The voice paused for a moment, and the machine faintly emitted a roar of high-speed operation before saying: "Four years ago, he had once gone to the hospital for an examination due to severe mental illness."
Be a little polite to her; she is a very well-behaved and quiet girl
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At this point, she couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh and said, "Don't even mention whether distortion will occur; the painful substance within him could probably submerge an entire city, right?"
According to their self-description, they experience dizziness, headaches, auditory and visual hallucinations, sensory disturbances, intense depression, and immense oppression
However, similarly, there are certain aspects about him that I cannot see through