(PS: I just realized that the update at nine o'clock wasn't set, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Thank you to the Alliance Leader Dungqi's Kang for the reward, hence adding an extra update, grateful for your support.)
Wu Piwu silently observed the content displayed in the chat group, then he recalled the encounters he had in these weekend scenarios.
In the weekend scenarios he experienced, there were indeed humans he could communicate with, such as those in the maze town, but due to the barriers of language and writing, communication was very difficult; at most, he could only express himself through gestures.
Because of this, the weekend scenarios he experienced were merely about delaying time and hiding; he had never thought of exploring those weekend scenarios or uncovering their worldview or secrets.
After all, it was just twenty-four hours, there was no shelter, and there were no rewards; only a fool would risk their life for nothing.
However, Wu Piwu had tasted the first bite of crab; he had received rewards from this weekend scenario before, and this time was an attempt.
If it was indeed possible to uncover the worldview, secrets, and important information within the weekend scenarios to obtain rewards from the mainframe, then it could explain why the reward for the third level of the shelter was to designate a world to obtain a personal information data panel.
This was the mainframe telling everyone that rewards could be obtained in the weekend scenarios.
“... So, the seemingly omnipotent mainframe is actually still an artificial intelligence idiot? Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to just state it directly?”
Wu Piwu muttered to himself.
Then he began to contemplate the various possibilities of exploring this scenario.
First, he could obtain some information from Ashen Qilan by copying a large amount of information about the Pseudo-Persons.
However, most of this information was ambiguous, and the mainframe likely had little need for it; even if it did, its value was estimated to be limited, completely unable to compare to the reward value of the designated world personal information data panel.
In this case, if he wanted a high reward, he would inevitably need to take risks, such as... exploring the possibility of this Pseudo-City.
At that moment, someone in the chat group asked, “Do you think the government knows about the Pseudo-Persons, or even the Pseudo-City?”
The chat group fell silent for at least ten seconds before someone replied, “They definitely know. Even we, as civilians, can gather so much information. The big data has long been updated to the third generation, managed by third-generation artificial intelligence. Although Pseudo-Persons can erase the traces and memories of the deceased, haven't we discussed this before?”
A large number of conversations began to appear in the group.
These conversations generally conveyed the same conjecture: although the deceased would have their traces and memories erased, their interactions with others would remain.
For instance, the relationship between Ashen Qilan and his parents was like this; all traces of his parents' existence were gone, but he himself still existed.
Thus, with big data and artificial intelligence, it was possible to confirm the existence of Pseudo-Persons through the process of elimination.
Then the person who had just asked whether the government knew spoke again, “Since logically, the government should know about the existence of Pseudo-Persons and the Pseudo-City, then... what are they doing?”
The entire chat group fell into silence once more.
After reading this, Wu Piwu pondered how to explore deeper secrets, such as going into the sewers?
At this moment, the person with administrator privileges suddenly said, “May I ask what this gentleman with 'Kung Fu' is called?”
Wu Piwu didn't think much of it and replied, “Wu Piwu.”
Ashen Qilan sent the name Wu Piwu in their world's script.
The person with administrator privileges said, “Mr. Wu Piwu, and Ashen Qilan, your current situation is very dangerous, as you have already encountered two waves of Pseudo-Persons. We previously speculated about the actions of Pseudo-Persons, and now it is merely confirmation. It is evident that the next waves of Pseudo-Persons will come one after another.”
“And what’s even more terrifying is that if the mechanism of the Pseudo-City truly exists, then Pseudo-Persons are merely the weakest worker bees on the surface. After the Pseudo-Persons, there will definitely be other terrifying existences. Once the information about these two waves of missing Pseudo-Persons is discovered by the Pseudo-Person Terror Group, what you will encounter will not be Pseudo-Persons, but something even more horrifying.”
Wu Piwu was indifferent; he had long been mentally prepared.
The weekend scenarios themselves became increasingly dangerous as time passed, and as they approached the twenty-four-hour mark, many terrifying existences would appear.
However, Ashen Qilan was already pale with fear.
He typed while thinking, “Moreover, the government is highly likely to know about the Pseudo-Persons and the Pseudo-City, which proves that there is a vested interest relationship between the government and the terrifying existence behind the Pseudo-Persons. It’s even possible that our government itself is controlled by the terror behind the Pseudo-Persons. If we report it, we might be walking into a trap, right?”
The person with administrator privileges replied, “Correct. If you report it, you will likely be detained or sent to a place similar to a mental hospital, but that will be a place of terror where you will disappear without a trace.”
Ashen Qilan was already so frightened that he was somewhat at a loss.
He looked at Wu Piwu, then at the computer screen, typing continuously, “What should I do now to survive? Run away? Go to another province? Or head into the wilderness?”
The group was also buzzing with suggestions, but all these methods sounded unreliable.
At this moment, the person with administrator privileges typed again, “I have a method; it is very dangerous, but it is the most likely to save you, and not only save you, but it may also uncover the mystery of the Pseudo-Persons, possibly prompting the government to clarify and explain the Pseudo-Person incident. You might even learn more details from the government.”
Ashen Qilan's eyes lit up, and he immediately typed, “Help me! Dongting! If you have a way, just say it!”
Dongting remained silent for a few seconds before saying, “Remember, this method is extremely dangerous and requires this 'Kung Fu' gentleman to demonstrate your strength if you can indeed kill a Pseudo-Person with one palm.”
“Live stream! Once you discover a Pseudo-Person, live stream immediately!”
“We will reward your live stream with big speakers as soon as you start. Don’t worry; there are several millionaires in the group who can continuously give you big speakers. In at most ten seconds, your live stream will have at least a million viewers!”
“And then...”
“Under the watchful eyes of the public, Mr. Wu Piwu personally kills a Pseudo-Person, showcasing the remains of the Pseudo-Person. It’s best to do this in a crowded downtown area; the more people, the better. Moreover, during the live stream, you must include the surrounding landmark buildings to increase the sense of reality. Thus... the first step is achieved, and the second step is...”
As Dongting detailed the plan for exploring the Pseudo-Persons, Ashen Qilan was naturally extremely excited but trembling all over, while Wu Piwu was left in astonishment.
This Dongting... was so impressive.
He even felt that this person was more formidable than Xu Shilan!
“The second step will inevitably involve the nearby police arriving. At this time, what you need is to delay. Delay what? Delay the arrival time of the next wave of Pseudo-Persons, and then kill the Pseudo-Person in front of the police. This is the first danger because our police are contracted employees, unlike the civil servant system of another world power. Therefore, during this time, we fear that the police might open fire on you. Fortunately, Ashen Qilan, you are white, and you have no weapons in hand, so the possibility of being shot on the spot is low.”
“Once the second step is completed, these police will become your protective force because the police are unlikely to know the secrets of the Pseudo-Persons; they are merely government employees.”
“After all this, if the government knows the secrets of the Pseudo-Persons and the Pseudo-City, then the main event will truly begin. There will inevitably be rapid response teams, even mecha units appearing, and the government’s real secret personnel will also show up. This is the second danger point, but this danger point is manageable for now due to the live stream.”
“During this time, the government will definitely try to cut off your live stream. Leave this to me; I will use my Xiao Ai to interfere with the government’s artificial intelligence program. However, the duration will definitely not be long; ten minutes is my limit. Within these ten minutes, you must extract the secrets of the Pseudo-Persons and the Pseudo-City, even if it’s just a part. If necessary, Mr. Wu Piwu, you can use your 'Kung Fu.' I believe that after witnessing the remains of the Pseudo-Person, many of those police officers will stand on your side.”
“As long as you obtain the secrets of the Pseudo-Persons and the Pseudo-City, even if it’s just a part, you will be temporarily safe...”
“Temporarily, until the government’s secret personnel come to take you away to witness the real secrets, that is when the true danger will arrive.”
“Because, once you are consumed and killed by the Pseudo-Persons or the forces behind them, all traces and past of you will be erased, and we, along with all the civilians, will not know of your existence. Therefore, to mitigate this final danger, you need to call on everyone in the live stream to record this scene in their own words, documenting the Pseudo-Persons, the Pseudo-City, the government secrets, and so on.”
“In this way, even if you die and we lose our memory of you, hundreds of people will have recorded everything in their own words. This is the final insurance, forcing the government to disclose all secrets, at least part of them. With this insurance, the final danger will have at least minimal protection!”
Dongting typed to this point and then said, “This is the escape method I designed for you. Whether it is useful or whether you want to use it depends on your own choice.”
Ashen Qilan was naturally both excited and agitated, while Wu Piwu was left in astonishment.
He immediately asked, “May I ask who you are, you are truly... impressive!”
Ashen Qilan naturally sent these words out, marking that it was said by Wu Piwu.
Dongting typed, “I am Dongting, just a mortal who has contracted a terminal illness and yearns for salvation from supernatural powers. This is also the reason I am exploring the secrets of the Pseudo-Persons.”
Wu Piwu noted this name.
Even in the weekend scenario, with only twenty-four hours of retention time, such an impressive person was worth remembering.
Then Wu Piwu and Ashen Qilan exchanged glances; Wu Piwu naturally showed no fear, while Ashen Qilan, though worried and frightened, had grown up as an orphan and had achieved his current endeavors, so he was not a indecisive person.
He immediately gathered various equipment for live streaming and had a hearty meal with Wu Piwu and Jiu Jiu.
The three then took a sports car to the most bustling night market area of the city.
(End of Chapter)