When Zhang Zhi and his team arrived at the teahouse, they saw Wang Youwei lying weakly on the ground, clutching his head. Zhang Zhi and the officers behind him were surprised and quickly approached to check on Wang Youwei’s condition. They confirmed that he was not in life-threatening danger and breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhang Zhi glanced at Mo Yang, who was nearby, and said, “Sir, did you catch him? Thank you for your brave actions. However, we need to go to the police station to take your statement about the specific situation.”
Mo Yang naturally couldn’t follow them to the police station to give a statement. Even though his disguise card still had over three hours of effectiveness, as a fugitive, he would never foolishly walk into a trap.
Before he could say anything, Tang Mian, who knew about Mo Yang’s situation, immediately stood in front and said, “Not now. My brother got injured while catching this person, and we have urgent matters to attend to. I’ll leave my phone number with you, and we can go to the police station tomorrow when we have time. My brother just found this person suspicious, and you need to investigate him first. Besides, he might be mentally unstable and say nonsense. There are so many things for you police to handle, so go deal with your urgent matters.”
Zhang Zhi looked at the person speaking to him and found him somewhat familiar. It suddenly clicked that he was Tang Mian! And when he thought of Tang Mian, he couldn’t help but think of Mo Yang. He quickly turned to look at Mo Yang but was disappointed to find that the person before him was not Mo Yang. Still, Zhang Zhi felt it was best to bring this person to the police station.
However, at this moment, Tang Mian’s two bodyguards, who had helped the firefighters extinguish the fire, approached. They held fire extinguishers and stood behind Tang Mian. The immense pressure made Zhang Zhi, a junior officer, unable to confront them head-on. In the end, he only noted Tang Mian’s phone number and insisted they come to the station tomorrow to give a statement. After that, they took Wang Youwei, who could no longer sense the existence of the Dream World, away.
Meanwhile, Wang Youwei found himself unable to contact his guide and was frantically shouting for his guide in his mind, forgetting even to resist.
Once the police and firefighters left, the onlookers dispersed. Tang Mian pulled Mo Yang along and got into his luxurious sports car.
This time, he treated his car as a closed space and had his bodyguards, Lao Huang and Lao Zhong, stand guard outside. Tang Mian didn’t believe that even while inside the car, something wouldn’t fall from the sky and interrupt their conversation.
Tang Mian, with a rare serious expression, sat in the car.
“Fish Head, things have come to this point, you should at least tell me something. Even if this matter is dangerous, and you don’t want me or even Grandpa to get involved, you should let me know that you can handle it and give me a general idea of what’s going on.”
When Tang Mian became serious, Mo Yang found it difficult to resist. Tang Mian would stick to you like the most stubborn toffee, relentlessly entangling you, with the intention of achieving his goal.
Like when they were kids, Tang Mian and Mo Yang attended the same kindergarten. Mo Yang, who was in the primary class, had a conflict with the kindergarten bully. Mo Yang fought the bully with all his might, and Tang Mian, unable to help much, grabbed the bully’s hair and refused to let go. In the end, the bully, entangled by Tang Mian, ended up losing a small patch of hair and had to go to the hospital.
From that time on, he knew just how clever and silent his childhood friend was. Subconsciously, he developed a habit of not lingering with Tang Mian for too long. Because everything that Tang Mian entangled with would eventually unfold in the direction he hoped for. This person had truly taken the saying “a persistent person can grind an iron pestle into a needle” to the extreme.
Moreover, Mo Yang wanted to try if he could subtly inform others about the existence of the Dream World.
So, Mo Yang stared at Tang Mian for a while before finally speaking up.
“Well, there’s an organization called XXX. I speculate that it was established on December 31st last year. They possess some unique technology or special abilities that they researched independently. I encountered them while I was on the run.”
Oops, “anti-human” got censored.
Tang Mian: “What organization? I didn’t catch that just now?”
Mo Yang smirked slightly, “An organization dedicated to the development of human technology.”
Tang Mian widened his eyes, “Huh?”
“They should be affiliated with the country, right?”
Mo Yang continued his fabrication, “Uh, they’re a private organization, purely driven by a passion for unique technology.”
Tang Mian noticed how Mo Yang emphasized “purely driven by passion,” and he was puzzled for a moment. Then he nodded cautiously, “Oh, then what happened?”
Mo Yang smirked at Tang Mian’s reaction, “They discovered my predicament at the time and thought I could become a volunteer for their scientific experiments or special abilities, so I became one of their members.”
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Tang Mian’s expression at this moment was just a polite smile. Alarm bells were ringing loudly in his mind, thinking, “If this isn’t an anti-human organization, aiming to control people’s minds and make them kill each other, then I’ll chop my head off and use it as a soccer ball!!!”
006 was strictly monitoring Mo Yang’s words and found that he didn’t say anything harmful to the Dream World, and the mental alarm for monitoring the Dream World didn’t go off. It was satisfied and interjected, [Host, you’re right. We’re an organization that loves peace and is committed to the development of human technology!]
Mo Yang smiled and added, “Of course, although you’ve intensified competition among Dream World players, it’s not out of malice.”
006 chuckled, [Right, right! We don’t have any malice!] We truly love this land with profound affection and want to claim it all for ourselves.
“Oh, it sounds like this organization is not bad. So, are there many people in this organization? Is that girl, Sun Xiaoguai, from my crew also a member of your organization? After all, she seems to have some strange abilities.”
Tang Mian tried to keep himself composed, but he couldn’t relax even in this absolutely secure enclosed space. Fish Head’s expression was off, and even though it wasn’t the face he was familiar with, he felt that there might be some hidden listening devices that prevented Mo Yang from telling the truth.
Mo Yang shook his head, “I’m not sure about that, but from what you’ve said, it’s possible. After all, our organization is very powerful, with various advanced technologies and research on human bodies. It’s bound to attract many people who want to change their lives to join. Just like me, you see, I was supposed to go to jail, but after joining the organization, I no longer live like a rat on the run!”
Tang Mian: “…” Damn, this organization is so terrifying. I have to go and tell my grandpa about it! They specifically attract killers and discontented poor people!!
“So now you know what I’m up to, right? I’m working hard to contribute to human science and the future. I want to excel in the organization, and once I become a big shot, I can protect you too. But until then, just stay at home and play games, don’t get into trouble. Don’t forget, people who join the organization, even a five-year-old kid, have hundreds of ways to deal with you from all aspects.”
[Host, the last sentence is a bit much. We, the Dream World, don’t teach kids bad things. All your actions are your own thoughts and choices~]
Mo Yang still smiled, “Hmm, I just wanted to scare him a bit so he knows not to mess with us.”
006 laughed mischievously, [Oh dear, since you’re worried about him, why not invite him to the Dream World? Once he’s in, he could become a big shot too! I just checked, and your childhood friend has 8 points of mental power. He’s definitely got potential.]
006 had just said this when Tang Mian noticed that Fish Head’s face instantly turned extremely ugly and cold. But that expression flashed by quickly, replaced by a smile.
“No, high mental power is good, but this guy is weak and foolish. He probably can’t get through any of the three major game types. No need to waste resources on him.”
“Fish Head? What’s wrong with you?”
Mo Yang turned to Tang Mian, “Nothing, just reminding you not to cause any trouble recently. Stay with your grandpa and play games, understood?”
Tang Mian clicked his tongue but nodded obediently. Although Fish Head hadn’t said anything bad about that organization on the surface, they had grown up together and knew each other’s true thoughts too well. Tang Mian wouldn’t participate in this muddy water.
“Be careful yourself too. After all, it’s a big organization, and the competition among its employees must be fierce, right?”
Mo Yang finally smiled genuinely, “Don’t worry. Someone as handsome, smart, and powerful as me won’t have any trouble blending in.”
“Alright, let’s talk business. Sun Xiaoguai might be part of our organization. While ensuring your safety, don’t cut off contact with her. After all, we’re not in the same department, and sharing information might be useful.”
Tang Mian instantly understood.
Mo Yang then took out a book from his pocket. “Don’t just play games all the time. It’s good to exercise your brain a bit by reading.”
Tang Mian glanced at the book’s cover, which read “How to Lose Weight,” and his mouth couldn’t help but twitch. “Oh…”
Finally, Mo Yang handed five small wooden talismans to Tang Mian, much smaller and more delicate than the one around his neck. “Wear this talisman for protection. You and your grandpa should wear one each, and give the other three to anyone around you who seems to be having bad luck for no reason.”
“I’ve been out long enough, if I stay too long, Old Song Dog will sniff me out. I’ll leave now. Say hello to Grandpa for me and tell him I’m still working hard, not doing anything bad, so he can rest assured.”
After saying this, Mo Yang left with his long strides without any hesitation. Tang Mian wanted to chat more with his brother, but his intuition told him to report this matter to his grandpa as soon as possible, so he would at least be prepared. Plus, he didn’t want to talk to Fish Head for too long. It could be dangerous.
“Tsk. Those damn anti-human organizations.”
As Tang Mian rushed to find Grandpa Tang, Song Kefeng sat in a closed room filled with cameras, talking to a middle-aged man with a stern face.
At this moment, Song Kefeng’s face was covered in cold sweat, and his hands tightly gripped the armrest of the chair, as if enduring immense pain.
[Warning! Warning! The host is strictly forbidden to disclose the existence of the Dream World in any form or manner! The host has attempted to leak the existence of the Dream World to high-threat individuals for the second time, subjecting to Level 2 mental shock punishment!]
[Please cherish your life and refrain from any third attempt to leak information. If there’s a third time, the Dream World will directly obliterate the host’s mental brain.]
The cold mechanical voice of 110 echoed in Song Kefeng’s mind over and over again, intensifying his suffering. However, he remained silent, refusing to utter a word.
The middle-aged man with a stern face stared at him with shock and suspicion after witnessing Song Kefeng’s behavior. He asked, “Xiao Song, what’s going on? Why do you stop talking midway? Is there something wrong with your health?”
After more than ten minutes, Song Kefeng finally recovered and struggled to stay alert. He opened his mouth but didn’t know how to reveal what he knew. He suddenly felt suffocated, as if he lacked the most basic freedom in this vast world.
He wasn’t afraid of being obliterated by the Dream World. However, he absolutely refused to die without inflicting significant damage on these evil invaders. Even if he had to die, he would drag his enemies down with him to get even.
So, he couldn’t be too hasty.
He couldn’t let himself be eliminated too soon, especially when it could lead to the unnecessary sacrifice of his brothers.
Thus, Song Kefeng could only force a bitter smile at his former captain and said, “I’m sorry, Captain. I’m not in good mental condition. We can catch up next time.”
The middle-aged man observed Song Kefeng’s appearance in silence for a while before nodding, “Take care of yourself. Even if you’re going after criminals, you must take care of your own health.”
Song Kefeng nodded silently.
At that moment, Xingtian Qiang suddenly spoke up, “Recently, during our missions in the border areas, we’ve noticed that many criminals have suddenly become more active and powerful. It’s like their physical fitness has improved significantly all of a sudden. Also, they seem to possess high-quality weapons that are hard to come by. What do you think of this, given your expertise as the king of soldiers, my old comrade?”
Song Kefeng raised his head abruptly, trying to steady himself. He replied word by word, “They have obtained the power of demons, please be careful, captain and other comrades in arms, and don’t confront tough people unless necessary.”
Xingtian Qiang’s pupils contracted. He concealed his shock and took a sip of tea, carefully observing Song Kefeng across the table. Eventually, he nodded, “I understand. You may rest now. I will make sure everyone is cautious.”
Song Kefeng felt somewhat relieved by the captain’s last words. Even if Xingtian Qiang might not fully understand what he said, as long as it made them more cautious and prevented them from recklessly facing those players who might have entered the Dream World, he had contributed something.
His only recourse now was to strive to level up in the Dream World and become stronger. This way, when the world fell into chaos, he would have the power and influence to oppose them.
[Mere wishful thinking, overestimating your abilities.]
110’s voice rang again, mechanical and emotionless, but Song Kefeng heard the contempt in its words.
[Do you think there haven’t been people like you in the worlds we’ve visited before? Every world has its share of fools like you, more or less. Some even risked death to spread the news. But so what? With time passing, everyone will know about the Dream World. However, can you guarantee that those who have gained the power to change themselves and their lives will willingly give up such power to return to mediocrity?]
[Give it up. No world can escape the invasion of the Dream World.]
Song Kefeng remained silent, clenching his lips tightly, but his eyes were filled with unyielding determination.
[Host, host, were you trying to expose the Dream World through your childhood friend? Tsk tsk, even though you spoke well, I feel you were insincere.]
As Mo Yang got off the car and walked toward the research institute, he paused for a moment upon hearing this and then smiled, “Yes, I was. After all, you guys aren’t good guys. It would be better if I could eliminate you earlier.”
006 chuckled. [Too bad you still can’t reveal our existence. But let me secretly tell you, even if you talk about the Dream World, what can anyone do? Who can discover us? Who can harm us? As time goes on, more and more players in the Dream World will emerge. Eventually, everyone will know about us, and they will absolutely adore us. There’s no way they’ll let us go. So why bother trying so hard? Why not live together in peace and harmony!]
Mo Yang entered the Wan Mei research building with a smile.
“Well, that’s not going to happen. I don’t believe you can peacefully coexist with us.”
[Oh. But even if we have malicious intentions, what can you do? Humans are a greedy and selfish race. While you may want to eradicate the Dream World, others want to protect us. So, host, don’t waste your effort. I still quite admire you, and I don’t want you to die so soon.]
Mo Yang pushed open the door to the Wan Mei research room. The handsome man in a white lab coat turned his head gently, and their eyes met, as if conveying a thousand words in an instant.
“When you’re not scheming and acting all annoying, you’re kind of cute. If one day you wipe us all out, I will miss you too.”
“Didn’t I say this, I’m not a good person. If the righteous path doesn’t work, I’ll take the crooked path. As long as I can achieve my goal.”
“Nothing can stand in my way. Oh~”
006: Oh, forget it.
Author’s Note – this chapter is quite important, please try not to skip it.
Opening perspective explanation:
- In this chapter, both Mo Yang and Song Kefeng chose to reveal the dream world. However, the former succeeded only halfway, while the latter failed. Analyzing the reasons, Mo Yang made no linguistic errors or leaks, as his mental thoughts were under his precise control. What Tang Mian found suspicious was the “tone,” “expression,” and even “wordplay,” aspects that guide 006 couldn’t monitor.
After his first try, Song Kefeng understood the need for indirectness. So the second time he tried to leak information, he attempted to adopt Mo Yang’s approach, but his malicious intentions towards the dream world were detected. His language wasn’t as skillful at evading detection as Mo Yang’s, ultimately leading to his downfall.
- Mo Yang and Song Kefeng both aimed to destroy the dream world, but their personalities, attitudes, and thoughts were different. It can be said that Song’s character isn’t suited for playing tricks, he excels at speaking with his fists and remains quite “righteous.”
On the other hand, Mo Yang possesses the personality to smile while stabbing with a knife, although he has a moral line he won’t cross. He represents being “mischievous but not evil.”
- To be honest, from a standpoint perspective in this text, Mo Yang and Song Kefeng could be considered on the same side. Wan Mei, however, represents the hidden, dormant evil. He lacks deep emotions toward humanity, falling into the category of someone who could sacrifice anything for the sake of research. Of course, there might be gradual changes in him over time…
Apologies for being so wordy. I hope you don’t mind my ramblings. Take care!
I’d cry if Tang Mian gets involved with this Dream World. He’s better off living a normal life ah.
I can’t wait to reach the climax of this story. Fighting off Dream World?!? Isn’t it exciting? 🤭
Thank you so much for the update <3
Oh, I can’t imagine what our Dr. Wan will change
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Hope that Tang Mian will not enter the Dream World
Thanks for the chapter
The author explained both standpoints very well. Shows how incredible our Mo Yang is by being so good at word play as well as knowing how to utilise his powerful boyfriend! Pure definition of a ✨️power couple✨️
Thanks for the translation! <33
I wonder how this war will turn out!!
Thank you for the chapter! ♥️
Low-key gonna sob if Tang Mian enters the Dream world. It’s best if he sticks to his games
then get stronger fast sweetie.
I love this chapter. Thank you