"Xiao Zhao, you are also a man in his thirties who is about to start a family."
"You should still understand what to say and what not to say, right?"
Yu Xiu De tried his best to put on a friendly and gentle expression, and spoke to Xiao Zhao, who had not dared to speak all the way beside him, with an effortless smile.
Although Yu Xiu De's original intention was to teach his colleague a lesson, so that he could gain more social experience and develop the habit of not being careless due to his eagerness to find news.
But now it seems that the effect is a bit too good...
Yu Xiu De could have used the power of dreams to trick those people away in advance, but he didn't, because he felt that there was no need for him to clean up the mess that Xiao Zhao made out of carelessness.
The reporter under me has good personality, interpersonal skills, and work efficiency, but he is too impatient.
This time, it will be fresh in his memory without causing him any real harm.
There aren't many opportunities like this to grow...
Just consider it as a reward for asking him to help find the believers of "Real Dreamland".
Yu Xiu De thought naturally.
Perhaps it was because he dreamed too much. Even though he would not really regard himself as the protagonist in reality, his thinking would sometimes appear to be more selfish. Although he still had basic moral concepts, he was actually relying on the capital he had accumulated in his previous life and the strong will of "living two lives as a human being".
Just like when he treated Fang Xuemu and Fang Xuehan, he felt that he was doing the right thing.
……
"Of course!"
Xiao Zhao patted his chest and made assurances repeatedly.
"Don't worry, Brother Yu, I won't tell you anything! But, uh..."
Xiao Zhao glanced at the brown package in Yu Xiude's hand, and said cautiously with a slight reluctance:
"So... do I have to take this package to the newspaper office as well?"
"There's no rule in our company that prohibits carrying handguns."
"..."
When guns are banned throughout the entire federal government, which company would include a ban on guns in its employee code of conduct?
Hearing Yu Xiu De's emotionless voice, Xiao Zhao complained about Yu Xiu De's cold joke in his heart, and his tense mood finally eased a little.
It seemed that he felt that this was the time to find something to talk about, just like in the past. After much deliberation, he finally chose a topic that was not too sensitive.
"Brother Yu, what do you think of the illegal religion 'Real Dreamland'?"
Although the tone of communication has returned to its previous familiarity, the name Xiao Zhao can no longer be changed back.
Xiao Zhao, who had opened up the conversation, continued:
"They call the existence they believe in 'Nightmare'. I think it might be related to the fate of the person behind this illegal religion. Plus, the name of the cult might be related to dreams... [Nightmare]?"
"Strange, the last time the editor-in-chief asked me to collect the owners of the fate with verifiable battle records, I remember that this term's [Nightmare] hasn't appeared yet..."
Yu Xiu De's expression remained unchanged.
Real Dreams: Chapter 68 Religion
"Brother Yu, do you think that the latest Nightmare has already appeared, and is the mastermind behind 'Real Dreamland'?"
Xiao Zhao became more and more excited as he spoke. He felt that he might have the potential to be a detective.
"If that 'Nightmare' is this current 'Nightmare', it could even explain why 'Real Dreamland', a religion with genuine support from those who hold the fate, is unwilling to register as a legal religion."
Yu Xiu De understood why Xiao Zhao had such thoughts.
In fact, the definition of religion in this world is different from the religion in Yu Xiu De’s memory from his previous life.
In this world, "God" is just a title for some people with powerful destiny, just like "superior people", "first-class citizens", "irreplaceable talents", "social instability factors", "lucky people", etc., which are titles that encompass some of the characteristics of the destiny owners.
Therefore, in a world where the gods believed in by believers really exist or have existed universally, in addition to cults and orthodox religions, there is also the category of "pseudo-religions".
"False religions" refer to those religions that have no support from the fate holders and cannot truly perform "miracles".
In fact, religions that once had a fate owner but no longer have one, nor do they have relics left behind by the fate owner, are strictly speaking also considered false religions. The Federation will still grant them certification, but they will not be given the special benefits that come with a fate owner.
False religions are usually not large in scale because those genuine cults and orthodox churches squeeze their living space, but this does not mean that they do not have their glorious moments.
Historically, when the power of those possessing a destiny was as limited as that of science and technology, and before the prosperity of modern times, a large-scale "pseudo-religion" emerged. This "pseudo-religion" adhered to an abstract religion that created something out of nothing. Its followers did not believe that the possessor of a destiny was a god, but rather that some indescribable, inexpressible concept, omniscient and omnipotent, was God, and that the possessor of a destiny was merely a higher creation of God.
They preach heaven and hell, forgiveness and mercy, good rewards for good people and bad punishment for bad people. Even if one has a good fate, he will go to hell if he does evil. He will not be exempted from punishment because of innate talent or acquired miracles.
Then, just as their scale grew, their missionary work became more and more effective, and there were more and more holy places of faith, a sudden flood washed away most traces of this false religion, including holy places, scriptures, and... most of the believers of this "false religion".
The flood was so sudden and strange that it even erupted in the arid desert areas, leaving behind terrifying legends about it.
Ultimately, it was generally believed by today's historical and religious circles that it was the masterpiece of a powerful person with a destiny, and was recorded as a record of an activity by a person whose destiny was suspected to be a "God."
Since then, there has never been a large-scale and systematic false religion.
With the development of the times, the advancement of science and technology, the improvement of productivity, and the improvement of people's cognitive level, more and more people are becoming more and more aware of the horror of those who possess this fate, and are discovering that their already terrifying power is also increasing explosively.
This has resulted in religious beliefs not being weakened at all.
There are no officials as strong as the Federation in other countries. There are countless religions of all kinds, but even the Federation, where the religious atmosphere is relatively weak, has three-digit legal religions.
……
"maybe."
Yu Xiu De did not comment on Xiao Zhao's guess.
Although Nightmare himself did not know when he established an illegal religion, Yu Xiu De launched an investigation because the philosophy of the "True Dreamland" sect and the gods they believed in were too close to his own.
Yu Xiude stepped on the polished marble floor with his leather shoes as he entered the office building and prepared to press the elevator button.
His hand had already been raised, but Xiao Zhao, who noticed this, suddenly got there first.
Looking at Xiao Zhao's earnest smile, Yu Xiu De stared at him quietly until Xiao Zhao looked away unnaturally.
"Hold... Sorry, I thought Fish liked this."
Yu Xiude then withdrew his gaze, staring at the elevator screen, and said in a calm tone:
"I do like the feeling of being flattered, but I won't be upset if others don't flatter me, nor will I look at others differently just because they flatter me."
Xiao Zhao was silent.
He actually didn't know Yu Xiu De very well, nor did his colleagues at the newspaper, including the editor-in-chief who liked to invite people to share ideas. In fact, they didn't know much about this colleague who went to get off work and came on time every day.
And now, after this experience, he feels even more unfamiliar with his editor.
But he seems to be the same as before, and he looks indifferent.
Not difficult to get along with, nor annoying.
……
……
In the apartment, next to Yu Xiude is Zhu Yajing's home, which also has two bedrooms and a living room.
The entrance is a long, narrow hallway that leads directly into the living room. In one corner, a sofa covered in colorful cushions sits beside a small coffee table with a brochure on it. Several family photos hang on the wall.
These photos all show a woman with a forced smile, a quiet young girl, and a lively girl.
The quiet girl is naturally Zhu Yajing, and the woman with a forced smile who looks a little tired in every photo is Zhu Yajing's mother, and the lively girl is Zhu Yajing's sister.
The kitchen is connected to the living room. The kitchen is relatively simple, with pots, pans, and utensils neatly placed on the cupboards. Next to the stove, Zhu Yajing, who got off work on time, was preparing to wash her hands and cook.
Her mother goes to work early and comes back late every day, and Zhu Yajing is responsible for preparing three meals a day at home.
While her younger sister was on vacation from junior high to high school, she was staying at home in the bedroom that Zhu Yajing and she shared, reviewing for next month's entrance exam.
Although the federal government has 12 years of compulsory education, school admission is only related to the area where students currently live. However, most schools have regular classes and key classes.
Zhu Yajing's mother wanted both of her daughters to study hard. She worked hard to support Zhu Yajing through school for the deaf and dumb, and she also strictly required her younger sister to enter a higher education institution and make a name for herself.
After cooking, Zhu Yajing went to the bedroom to check on her sister's studies, then sat on the sofa and was stunned for a while.
It’s still early for Yu Xiude to get off work.
or……
Zhu Yajing's eyes fell on the table, on the brand new purple booklet of the same style that she had thrown once.
She wanted to see it.
It's baffling, but I really want to watch it.
Real Dreamland: Chapter 69 Harassment
night.
As the lights came on, the wealthy district of Narrowsea City took on an even more luxurious feel under the veil of night. Along the spacious streets, tall sycamore trees swayed gently in the breeze, their shadows swaying like whispers. Every few steps, a uniquely shaped street lamp emanated a soft glow, guiding those returning home.
The mansions on both sides were brightly lit, and through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows one could vaguely see the warm and luxurious interiors. Occasionally, a few luxury cars slowly drove by on the asphalt road.
A girl wearing a loose white T-shirt, slim light blue jeans and sneakers walked arrogantly on the sidewalk.
She removed her concealing sunglasses and mask and surveyed the surrounding streetscape. Some local passersby recognized the famous superhero, but noting her unsteady gait and her flamboyant and arrogant demeanor, they hesitated to approach her and exchange greetings.
They obviously recognized who this beautiful girl was, but with an extremely aggressive temperament.
Fang Xuemu actually doesn't go out for a walk very often.
If she is hunting criminals, she will be very interested in playing hide-and-seek with them, deliberately slowing down to appreciate their fearful escape, and then killing them before they surrender.
Although superheroes who do not need to wear law enforcement recorders can ignore the criminals' pleas for mercy and lynch them to satisfy their own violent desires, Fang Xuemu cannot do that.
After all, she has Fang Xuehan in her.
On several occasions, Fang Xuemu was in a playful mood and was slow in cutting the head, accidentally letting the criminal say a series of short words such as "surrender" and "turn yourself in", and then Fang Xuehan took over.
The result was that the staff of the Inspectorate who was specifically responsible for whitewashing the superheroes looked at the twins with pure white eyes with embarrassment, standing in front of the criminal whose neck was half broken but not dead, and kept apologizing.
For the staff of the Inspectorate who are responsible for whitewashing, marketing, and handling the final work for superheroes, this scene might as well be letting them watch heads fall to the ground!
……
The reason why Fang Xuemu walked alone outside of hunting this time was because she wanted to confirm some things again.
She and Fang Xuehan had once returned to their home in Xiahai City in Yu Xiude's dream, and this time they wanted to confirm again whether Yu Xiude's dream was one-to-one with reality.
And the result is...
They can't confirm it at all!
"Fang Xuehan, doesn't this tile look a little strange? Have you ever seen a cracked tile like this on this road in your dream?"
Fang Xuemu, who walked arrogantly, suddenly squatted down with a serious expression, and looked carefully at a stone brick on the ground with a conspicuous crack.
This brick lies quietly on the cobblestone road, its surface rough. Under the streetlight, its desolate color reveals the traces of time. Deep cracks, like scars, seem to tell the story of the erosion of time. It resists the test of time, weathering the wind and rain, yet still clings to its place on the road.
To sum it up in one word.
This cracked brick looks like a real brick!
'I can't see clearly.'
Fang Xuehan whispered in Fang Xuemu's heart.
As time passed and their [fates] grew, they were no longer like when they were little, with one controlling the body while the other was deaf and blind. Apart from being able to sense the consciousness that was controlling the body, they were unaware of anything happening in the outside world.
But even if both could now perceive the world simultaneously, the other person's senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and so on were greatly weakened. Just in terms of vision, it was like someone with over 500 degrees of myopia suddenly taking off their glasses and becoming dull.
Then the girl squatted down, and her eyes quickly changed from scarlet to pure white and then back to scarlet.
"..."
This brick is really a brick!
Fang Xuehan also didn't notice anything.
"...I don't remember."
How could someone truly memorize every detail of reality? Even if someone could, it wouldn't be something someone like "Two-Faced Man," whose fate had nothing to do with enhanced memory, could achieve.
Fang Xuemu and Fang Xuehan had no ability to tell whether the dream of [Nightmare] was a one-to-one replica of reality.
Fang Xuemu clicked his tongue, patted his pants, stood up, and then stepped hard on the stone brick.
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