Did the world end today?

Chapter 365 An Irresistible Condition

What is a world that has completed its dimensional ascension like?
This was the last question Qin Shizhong left for Lin Xu during the conversation.

For safety reasons, Qin Feng stopped the conversation after the scheduled time had ended.

Before the interrogation room, under Jiang Xingye's cover, Lin Xu released Qin Shizhong from his restraints.

He will remain in this completely isolated interrogation room until the next conversation begins, in order to prevent the threat from escalating further.

However, judging from the clues already provided by the other party, such measures are actually not very meaningful.

If he really wants to change any "concept," it is absolutely impossible for the National Security Bureau to stop him with its current capabilities.

Such isolation is more like a form of pure "psychological comfort".

As the isolation door to the interrogation room closed, Lin Xu breathed a sigh of relief.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately took out his notebook and wrote down several key clues.

First, Qin Shizhong's modification of the real world is related to a certain "existence," which is very likely Ayana's new personality, the "wandering ghost within the boundary space."

Second, the ability to influence the real world through boundaries is related to interference, and this influence can affect the entire human world.

Third, Qin Shizhong believes that humanity's hasty ascension to a higher dimension may actually bring greater danger to humanity, and this danger itself may even destroy the world before the end of the world arrives.

Fourth, Qin Shizhong seems to have seen the world after humanity has completed its dimensional ascension, and he believes that such a world does not meet humanity's expectations.

The last clue was deduced by Lin Xu based on Qin Shizhong's reaction.

His last words were truly profound.

"What is that world like?"

He assumed that Lin Xu was unaware of this and had no opportunity to find out, so he used this question as a "starting point".

However, this starting point is not "positive".

His tone was as if he were talking about some horrifying legend.

The expression on his face when he said those words was exactly the same as that of a storyteller who makes a living by telling horror stories when he gets to the crucial part.

So, what kind of world is it?
What is the truth behind the so-called "four-dimensional civilization"?
Lin Xu glanced at his wrist subconsciously.

If we revisit the world of fitness trackers, perhaps we'll find the answer to this question.

This time, I must obtain all the information from Jiang Xingye there.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu asked Jiang Xingye:
"If the upgraded civilization is a 'negative' civilization that doesn't meet our expectations, how do you think I should persuade you in that world to reveal all the truth to me?"

"To be honest, I don't know."

As Jiang Xingye followed Lin Xu toward the office, he replied:

"The me of that world and the me of this world are not the same kind of beings."

"Although she still presents the same image as me in front of you, this image is clearly the result of deliberate selection."

"I even doubt whether human emotions still exist in her."

"Or is she just a so-called 'front-end program' selected by a so-called 'high-dimensional civilization' and possessing intuitive functionality?"

"It's hard to say."

"So, if that's really the case, convincing her is tantamount to convincing the entire higher-dimensional civilization."

"And to persuade an entire higher-dimensional civilization, you need sufficient benefits."

"What do you think is the greatest benefit you can offer that civilization?"

The greatest benefit?

Lin Xu frowned deeply.

Since entering the era of leapfrogging, he has always felt that his own position is quite ambiguous. The capabilities of higher-dimensional civilizations have largely surpassed the limits of his own cognition, but strangely, in some important decisions, that civilization still has to rely on him.

At first, he didn't notice this.

Because he was used to being in control in any bracelet world.

But looking back now, he realizes that his dominance seems somewhat absurd in a world that has already undergone dimensional ascension.

The information gap has already been eliminated, so why should they still respect a butterfly whose purpose was to provide information?
Is it just because of inertia?

Or because
Besides the information gap, what else can this butterfly bring?

So what exactly is this thing?
Is it related to the "crisis" that Qin Shizhong mentioned?
Can the benefits of butterflies prevent such a crisis?

Lin Xu's brain was working at lightning speed, and a star map, with slightly blurry paths but exceptionally clear nodes, was already taking shape in his mind.

He vaguely realized that all his previous confusion was gradually converging towards each other.

What is "Puzzle World"?
What is "enlightenment"?
What is the role of "boundaries"?
Why were butterflies designed to be able to travel between different worlds?

Why does the "Four-Dimensional Civilization" to which Jiang Xingye belongs pursue "civilizational integrity"?
What is the essence of "high-dimensional adaptability"?
All these problems seem to point in the same direction.

They have not yet fully converged.

But Lin Xu could already vaguely see that intersection point.

Pushing open the office door, Lin Xu glanced at the time.

It was already three o'clock in the afternoon, and the sunlight outside the window was particularly dazzling.

The number on the bracelet displays a stable "1".

Since the beginning of the leapfrog era, this number has never been greater than 1.

No matter how much he rests or tries to conserve his energy, the number will ultimately remain at "1".

It seems that as time goes by, the limitations it faces are becoming increasingly severe.
Lin Xu let out a soft breath and began to speak:
"I need an hour."

"Keep watch for me."

"I need to actually see what that world is like."

"clear."

Jiang Xingye nodded first, then asked:
Have you figured out what the point of profit is?

"No."

Lin Xu shook his head and replied:
"I cannot deduce a four-dimensional answer from a three-dimensional perspective."

"The answer can only be obtained from a four-dimensional civilization."

"However, that's not important."

"why?"

Jiang Xingye asked, puzzled:

"Based on our speculation, if you can't offer that world enough benefits, why would that world cooperate with you?"

"It's very simple."

Lin Xu smiled confidently.

"Just like Qin Shizhong did to us, I will also offer them a condition that they cannot refuse."

"However, I really can't refuse this condition."

(End of this chapter)