Chapter 7, Transactions

You go in" Xu Yang commanded the witch.

The first component is located in the brain, serving as the central processor, main circuit board, driving firmware, and brain signal converter of the digital mind, which are the primary parts of the digital mind and are directly connected to the central nervous system of the brain

He felt a wave of cold and then a wave of heat in his body

These years in the company have been a race against machines, striving to ensure that one's output keeps pace with that of machines, lest one be replaced by various software. However, a new AI can push him to the brink, as advanced artificial intelligence not only assists the company in resolving significant decision-making issues but also conveniently checks the company's security situation, causing him to instantly lose his value of existence

Hope resides here

Why are we born, what is the value of life, and what lies beyond death? Do those who escape the lofty towers of the Nine Provinces truly have no chance of survival? Can a mere 100 million in funds resolve the countless troubles arising from the loss of corporate identity? False identities, false names, false records—each one is an extreme hassle. Even those on the streets must find ways to affiliate with a shell company, but who can I trust? Those who take me in for money may betray me for money as well. There is plenty of money, yet it is also hot to handle. False identities, false names, false records—each one is an extreme hassle. Even those on the streets must find ways to affiliate with a shell company, but who can I trust? Those who take me in for money may betray me for money as well. There is plenty of money, yet it is also hot to handle.

Do not worry. Xu Yang comforted in a hoarse voice, "Nothing will happen, please do not worry... Sit in that chair... Close your eyes, I will give the command to make it heal you, it is a modern thing, a tool, it will not harm you..."

He was completely exhausted, with a slight pain radiating from various parts of his body

It can only administer a full dose of anesthetic to Xu Yang, watching him die from the damaged implant within his body, providing gentle electronic voice end-of-life care

Life, temporarily preserved

"It is not over yet," he said, "I want to see your witch powers"

The injured personnel are in position, please close the hatch and select the surgical mode

"This is the automatic doctor, it can save your life." Xu Yang leaned against the door of the automatic doctor, panting, "I am saving you... you won't be ungrateful, will you"

The automated doctor specializes in addressing surgical issues, making it suitable for the battlefield environments frequented by mercenaries. It can swiftly treat gunshot wounds, lacerations, and psychological trauma, as well as perform anesthesia, disinfectant pre-treatment, surgery, and psychological counseling

The witch leaned her body, looked at Xu Yang, and kissed him lightly on the face

The witch stood at the entrance, and the dazzling surgical lights, mechanical arms, and digital screens inside filled her with fear. She had never seen such things in her life, or rather, everything she had seen since she awoke felt utterly unfamiliar to her

Unable to scan anything, lacking numerical cognition, it feels as though I have lost my limbs

The situation is extremely urgent, and we must cooperate with her

He climbed down from the shuttle, panting, and gazed at the witch

However, Xu Yang was in so much pain that he had no time to feel anything and could only close his eyes in agony

In modern times, the popularity of human enhancement technologies has led to a series of bizarre implants and prosthetics. Implants are inserted into the human body to take effect, while prosthetics are used to replace organs and limbs

You have been staring at it..." the witch said, "...is it useful?

This is the transaction, she said, you mentioned it before

These devices and chips are deeply embedded within his flesh, causing him pain, yet they are the very foundation of his existence. In truth, he does not wish to wake up every day with these chips and circuits.

There must be ... ...

He inserted the syringe into the heart of the witch, forcefully injecting the medication, which can promote the secretion of adrenaline in the human body, suppress pain, and accelerate wound healing

I agree ... ...

"Let us make a deal." Xu Yang turned his head to look at the witch

As he helped the witch into the shuttle, Xu Yang stumbled forward two steps, leaving him with only the strength to lean against the wall and catch his breath

The damaged implants within Xu Yang's body are like ticking time bombs, impairing his normal physiological functions and ultimately set to detonate

The only problem is that the automated doctor cannot save Xu Yang

Detected casualty race: Witch. The automatic doctor begins to play electronic sounds related to diagnosis and treatment

"Are you afraid of me?" Her expression was somewhat melancholic, "Why is everyone so afraid of me?"

Injured person's condition detected: highly sedated, significant blood loss, systemic critical pathological state

The witch is in a daze, unable to speak

Am I going to die? He suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness. Xu Yang sat down in one of the seats of the shuttle, leaned back, and felt the softness of the leather beneath him

The automated doctor removed the tattered fabric that hindered her treatment, and now she is completely unclothed, anxiously looking at herself

Xu Yang breathed heavily, walking to the witch's side, and half-squatting down, each movement was heart-wrenching. The witch had almost lost her ability to move and could barely stand with Xu Yang's assistance.

They will not harm the human body when properly packaged, but the current situation is completely unclear, as the electromagnetic pulse has completely turned them into scrap metal

I truly do not know which of the two of us will die first

A prompt appeared on the screen, requesting that the injured and auxiliary medical personnel enter immediately. The auxiliary medical personnel are optional, as they can also handle the situation independently.

Zhi—zhi—electric sparks erupted from the back of Xu Yang's right hand, bringing a sharp pain. He knew his time was limited; the damage to the implant could lead to complications that would kill him within an hour

Correspondingly, the bionic circuit cluster will not be damaged, as it has already coexisted with Xu Yang's circulatory system and has not yet been destroyed by electromagnetic pulses

It seemed to sense the vital signs, and the shuttle turned towards the witch, leaning forward as if inviting her to enter. However, she simply lacked the strength to crawl inside. The hatch was so close, yet it felt as if it were several kilometers away from her.

There is a therapeutic effect of the injection, and although there is no risk of immediate death, challenges still abound

I have done my utmost

This sudden visual shock nearly caused Xu Yang to faint again, as he lost control over his body, leaning backward, his eyes gradually closing.

Xu Yang carefully observed the interior of the shuttle and caught sight of a large piece of equipment located at the rear of the fuselage, which immediately brightened his eyes

Automated Doctor

The internal space of the equipment is quite large, with a white surgical chair made of aluminum alloy positioned in the center, surrounded by standby robotic arms, injectables, and lighting fixtures, as well as medicine cabinets, surgical lights, and health monitoring devices

Thinking of the scene where she casually took a life, he felt a chill run down his spine. Coupled with his current extreme weakness, his body began to tremble. What if I save a monster

"It hurts so much... it really hurts..." The witch lay on the ground, sobbing.

An unprecedented fear envelops the heart; previously, one could showcase their abilities through numerical intellect, but now they are utterly powerless against everything.

Detected ... ...

The witch anxiously leaned forward, sat down beside Xu Yang, and shook his head: "Do not faint!"

"Help me," he said, "bring over the medical kit on the ground"

It is just like an injured child

That is to say, it is about eliminating you, what does it have to do with you

Countless worries surged as his body weakened, and Xu Yang was unsure whether he had fainted or simply fallen asleep. However, when Xu Yang regained consciousness, he discovered that the witch had already emerged from the automatic doctor.

The witch lay on the ground, bleeding profusely, while Xu Yang rummaged through the medical kit, finding only one remaining healing needle

Xu Yang exerted all his strength to close the hatch, selected the automatic detection and automatic surgery modes on the external panel, and then pressed the start button

The embrace of the company has never been so nostalgic, even though it has structurally killed fathers and mothers, and will next kill oneself. Many are willing to remain in the company to enjoy a brief life of success, just to avoid the peril of life. What exactly is wrong with the company? Having food and drink, is it merely a shortening of life? ... Those who die outside also perish quickly, especially fugitives; the company will not spare traitors, judgment is always imminent, punishment must be accepted, brains will be extracted, turned into matrices, to continue serving the company healthily for 500 years

The witch remained silent, and the shuttle was eerily quiet.

However, it is powerless against the damaged implant of Xu Yang

She appeared anxious and trembled continuously

"Be quiet." Xu Yang felt dizzy.

"Are you a member of the council?" the witch asked

She glanced down at the box scattered on the ground, hesitated for a moment, and then picked it up to hand it to Xu Yang

"Are you alright?" the witch asked, "This thing has truly healed me!"

Xu Yang took a deep breath, enduring the pain, waiting for the strength to speak to return, as the effects of the previous treatment had worn off, and the torment returned once more

He has 3 main implants, all of which are independent devices and cannot be remotely controlled

Too close

Wait a moment... the witch's figure is too alluring

Xu Yang picked up the last remaining needle from the box and plunged it into his own chest

The weight of the witch's body unconsciously pressed towards Xu Yang, her face pressed against Xu Yang's neck, her chest pressing against his shoulder, causing Xu Yang to feel pain all over with every step he took

The third component is a bionic circuit cluster, located within Xu Yang's spine, and is essentially connected to his vertebrae. It is capable of powering and transmitting signals to all other implants. It can be said that in order to install any implants, the bionic circuit is essential and serves as the foundation for all other implants

Lost in thought, Xu Yang heard the sound of the mechanical arm's pulleys rising and falling, the hum of the equipment operating, and the sound of electricity from within the automatic doctor. The control panel was also temporarily locked, preventing any external manipulation

The witch hissed as she inhaled, seemingly regaining some strength. She looked around in confusion, completely unfamiliar with her surroundings

The second one is located on the right wrist, which is a data signal chip used for transmitting and receiving signals. It can transmit data via wired connections and can also connect wirelessly to external signals. Additionally, it integrates some data processing capabilities, although it is far inferior to the digital mind of the brain

The so-called automated doctor refers to AI-driven medical devices, which have become quite prevalent today. They are capable of intelligently assessing the physical condition of the target, utilizing stored medical resources to perform surgeries, and striving to achieve the most optimized treatment outcomes.

"The Witch Council? I don't know, that's something from ancient times. I can help you survive," Xu Yang said, "but you must also help me survive."

I am not afraid of a dead person, you... live on. Xu Yang pushed the witch into the automatic doctor, and she swayed unsteadily as she sat in the surgical chair

Surpassing thousands of words, it presents a complete view

The malfunctioning digital mind in the brain and the signal chip in the hand caused Xu Yang to feel an excruciating headache, accompanied by sharp pains radiating from the inner side of his right wrist. He was willing to pay any price to alleviate the momentary suffering, even if it meant swallowing a handful of anesthetics and falling into an eternal slumber.

Isolated from the world, the past is no more, all things are destroyed, buried deep underground, only two disabled individuals remain, what else can be done? Xu Yang supported the witch's arm, which was delicate yet covered in dust and extremely cold

Each company has its own design standards, and the automatic doctor is a general medical device, not a maintenance device. Moreover, the implants within Xu Yang's body are so intricate that they are difficult to repair, and only highly skilled prosthetic doctors can handle them

Being so close to the witch, Xu Yang felt a surge of the fear he had experienced before

The softness of the witch's body, surpassing the embrace of fine silk, her warmth, scent, and hair

Your power... can it still be used? My situation is not better than yours, only your magic can..." Xu Yang gritted his teeth

The automatic doctor has stopped broadcasting

Xu Yang quickly walked to the control panel of the automatic doctor and pressed the button to open the hatch

The witch, with tears still fresh on her face and blood all over her body, swayed unsteadily as she slowly approached the automatic doctor, asking, "What is this?"

Xu Yang has little room for maneuver, as he could be killed at any moment by complications from the trauma