Chapter 306 A Unique Existence

In order to prevent confusion, Zheng Xun planned to ask about the fake Zheng Xun first in order.

"Not long after I entered Sijiang Building, Xiao Huo and the others met the first fake me when I was not present.

This Zheng Xun has the same function as the Zheng Xun who appeared in the Mansion Book before. It is similar to a boss, attacking players and preventing them from completing the level.

But the first fake Zheng Xun, according to Xiao Huo, was not defeated by a player. "

This is the first question.

"Xiao Huo described that thing as like a swamp that suddenly appeared and swallowed up the fake Zheng Xun.

From my understanding, that strange swamp is like a third-party force that neither belongs to the White Tower camp nor the player camp.

Is that you, one dollar? "

Zheng Xun's lazy expression suddenly became focused. He stared at the silent man, and the warm yellow and dim light of the desk lamp rested lazily on the carpet.

This silence seemed to be conveying an answer to Zheng Xun.

"If you don't deny it, then I'll take it as your acquiescence."

Zheng Xun followed quickly, very cunningly.

Yiyuan smiled.

"You can move on to your second question."

"I haven't answered the first one yet..."

"Didn't you already get the answer?"

"..."

Zheng Xun's expression became even more depressed.

Okay, let’s put this question aside for now and ask the next one.

"Then let me ask the second question.

On the last day of the dungeon, on the fifth floor, I was replaced. Did you find this? One yuan.

When you are watching the live broadcast, the person in the picture is actually not me. "

Yiyuan's movements remained almost unchanged.

Zheng Xun continued.

"Although fake Zheng Xun has appeared several times before, this time it made me feel...terrible? I can't say. Because this time the replacement was seamless, and from an outsider's perspective, there was no difference at all. Only I clearly felt that I was in another space.

Does this mean that if one day I disappear quietly, no one will notice? "

What Zheng Xun was worried about was not only the act of "substitution", but also the fact that this act happened so naturally.

That "Zheng Xun" showed the same intention to attack as the first "Zheng Xun".

He later disappeared in the sea of ​​fire, and Zheng Xun did not know his ending.

Yiyuan tapped his fingers on the armrest.

"Zheng Xun, have you ever thought that it was your hallucination?"

Zheng Xun shook his head.

"I don't know. I always feel that although we are trapped in a cocoon, some things are really happening.

Breaking out of the cocoon is just a condition for early clearance.

I thought breaking out of the cocoon meant denying the illusion and returning to reality.

But what if breaking the cocoon means denying reality and coming to illusion?

In the copy, the boundary between true and false is not so clear to begin with.

Even here, there is no point in arguing about authenticity. "

Zheng Xun gave a series of philosophical speeches.

Yiyuan could understand what he meant, but Zheng Xun was confused.

If this world only needs one "Zheng Xun" to exist, and now there are several alternatives, then there is a possibility that he himself will be obliterated at any time.

He became more than unique.

"Zheng Xun, you are unique."

Yiyuan suddenly spoke.

"No one can replace your existence. The name is just a code name. Anyone can be called Zheng Xun, but you are the only one."

Zheng Xun blinked slowly and turned the silver fork in his hand gently.

"Okay, Yiyuan, I still believe in you this time."

He nodded vigorously.

"Thank you for your trust again, Zheng Xun."

I don't know if it was Zheng Xun's misunderstanding, but Yiyuan seemed to be relieved.

"Then next, there will be the third Zheng Xun."

"The third one?"

Yiyuan repeated softly, as if this was beyond his expectation.

Zheng Xun heard the change in his tone.

"Yes, the third one. I introduced it alone when the copy was about to end.

He is different from other 'Zheng Xun', gentle, rational and lack of aggression. Even though I don’t want to admit it, I think he’s smarter than I look…”

"You're smart too."

"I know you are just complimenting me perfunctorily. Now I can tell which of your words are serious and which are perfunctory."

"It's amazing."

"..."

Unlike Zheng Xun's good friends, Yiyuan will never quarrel.

Either he asked softly, or he agreed gently.

Zheng Xun couldn't handle this kind of chatting.

"Forget it, let's talk about this 'Zheng Xun'. He told me a lot of riddles and asked a few questions."

"What's the problem?"

"If I had the power to close the White Tower, what would I choose to do?"

This problem was unexpected by Yiyuan.

He was quiet for a minute before asking Zheng Xun how he answered.

"I didn't answer. He said there was no rush for an answer."

"This is indeed a question worth thinking about again and again. If it were me, I would let you take your time."

"What this sentence means is...will you ask me the same question, one yuan."

"..."

"Okay, don't say anything."

One Yuan has too many secrets.

"That's all I want to ask about the fake Zheng Xun in the copy. Yiyuan, when you want to tell me the truth, don't worry, just tell me directly.

Next, I want to talk to you about Ying Siming. "

About Ying Siming, this name should have been mentioned briefly in the background of the dungeon story, only to improve the plot.

From the conditions for passing the dungeon, she doesn't seem to have any important connection.

But Zheng Xun believes that she can't be easily ignored. The experiments she conducted with obscure purposes may be related to a fundamental problem.

Ying Siming is questioning the world she lives in.

Maybe the advent of the White Tower was not so sudden. Before this, there were many subtle signs, but no one noticed.

Changes are happening quietly, from quantitative changes to qualitative changes. When people suddenly noticed it, the White Tower had become a giant that could not be ignored, standing in everyone's heart, casting a heavy shadow.

Speaking of which, when Ying Siming died, the White Tower should not have come yet...

"About Ying Siming--"

This time Yiyuan did not avoid Zheng Xun's question.

"Ying Siming is a very perceptive person. Her discovery is a prophecy."

"Prophecy?" Zheng Xun suddenly thought of something, "You mean, she really discovered some signs before the appearance of the White Tower?!"

"There should be a book written by her in your reward. You can study it carefully.

That book will lead you to the right path."

Yiyuan gave such a hint.

Zheng Xun was confused.

"Reading is like this... Let's talk about it after I wake up. I'm a little sleepy. Yiyuan, can you get drunk?"

"Huh?" Yiyuan couldn't keep up with Zheng Xun's thoughts for a while, "No, I can drink a lot."

"What a pity. If you could get drunk, I could get all the information out."

Yiyuan didn't say anything.

When Zheng Xun walked to the door and was about to say good night to him, Yiyuan responded.

"Some things, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but I can't.

I can't guarantee that when we talk, it's 'only' the two of us.

I know hiding too much will breed the seeds of distrust, but I still hope and ask for your trust.

I will take you to... the destination you expect."