Mental-type abilities were the rarest, most precious, and most powerful existence in the circles Liu Junnan knew.
If he could catch this person and recruit them into the organization...
No, if they couldn't be recruited, they had to be eliminated.
Such a person must either serve him or disappear entirely. He could never allow any other power to have them!
Liu Junnan opened his eyes and looked out at the city as it gradually woke up, a flash of cold killing intent crossing his gaze.
He was determined to catch this big fish hiding in Jiangcheng with his own hands.
He wanted to see just how strong that person really was!
...
Leaving the Central Hospital after finishing her business, Su Wan walked down the empty streets in the early morning. The cool night breeze brushed against her face, but it couldn't blow away the worries in her heart.
The cooldown for returning to the apocalypse had ended. As long as she went back to Room 102, she could travel to the apocalyptic world again to continue her journey.
However...
At the thought of the bustling construction site in front of the unfinished building, Su Wan’s brow furrowed.
Old Zheng was leading over a dozen workers in overnight construction—unloading goods, building structures, checking circuits...
Even more people would be coming and going during the day.
If she walked out of Room 102 in broad daylight or disappeared into the building for an entire day, what would those workers think?
Even if she slipped in quietly in the middle of the night and slipped out before dawn, who could guarantee no one would see her?
Even if she got lucky once or twice, what about over time?
Affairs in the apocalyptic world would only increase, and her frequency of traveling between Blue Star and the apocalypse would only rise.
One day, someone would notice something abnormal.
When that happened, rumors would fly, and all sorts of speculation and prying would follow. Could her secret still be kept?
Su Wan sighed, a deep sense of powerlessness welling up in her heart.
She thought to herself that if only she had a clone, like the Great Sage Sun Wukong...
One to stay on Blue Star to handle daily chores and deal with those prying eyes;
One to travel to the apocalypse to manage her foundation and pursue her revenge.
That way, she would never have to be secretive again, never have to worry about anyone discovering the anomaly, and never have to exhaust herself “disappearing” and “reappearing” between two worlds.
Just as this thought flashed through her mind, the system’s notification suddenly rang out. A cold, clear mechanical voice echoed in the depths of her consciousness:
【Ding! Detected host's need for a “clone.” Triggering hidden item refresh conditions!】
【Searching database... Search complete!】
【Special item “Host Puppet” has been unlocked and is available in the System Mall for a limited time!】
Su Wan paused, surprise flashing in her eyes.
A hidden item... Host Puppet?
With a thought, the system panel expanded in her consciousness, and a brand-new item appeared at the very top of the mall list.
【Host Puppet (Unique)】
【Description: An intelligent bionic puppet with an appearance, voice, and physical form identical to the host. Equipped with an Advanced AI Core Processor, it possesses the ability for independent thought, autonomous action, emotional simulation, and handling complex affairs.】
【Functional Description:】
【1. Autonomous Action: The puppet can act independently on the Blue Star or Apocalyptic Plane, executing the host's preset daily task instructions, such as socializing, purchasing, and managing interpersonal relationships. Its behavior patterns can highly simulate the host's personal style, making it impossible for outsiders to detect any anomaly.】
【2. Information Synchronization: A hidden information channel exists between the puppet and the host's consciousness. Everything the puppet experiences in another plane can be synchronized to the host's consciousness in real-time, as if the host were experiencing it personally.】
【3. Command Issuance: The host can issue specific instructions to the puppet at any time through the consciousness link, and the puppet will strictly execute them. In emergencies, the host can also briefly “take over” the puppet's senses and actions to personally handle unexpected events.】
【4. Automatic Battery Life: The puppet has a built-in high-energy core that can run continuously for 72 hours at full charge. Once the energy is depleted, it can be recharged by spending Points.】
【Precautions:】
【- The puppet is a unique item and will not be refreshed once sold.】
【- The puppet itself does not possess abilities or combat power and can only perform activities within the scope of an ordinary person. If it encounters a violent attack or extreme danger, the puppet can issue an alarm and attempt to evade, but it cannot counterattack.】
【- After damage, the puppet can be repaired by exchanging for a “Bionic Repair Module” in the System Mall. The Points required for repair depend on the extent of the damage.】
【Price: 150,000 Points】
【Would you like to exchange?】
After reading the description, Su Wan’s heart raced.
Wasn't this exactly what she wanted?!
An identical appearance, voice, and form, plus independent thought and autonomous action—it could even synchronize everything that happened on the other side to her!
With this puppet, she would never have to “disappear” and “reappear” secretly again!
By leaving the puppet on Blue Star, she could travel to the apocalypse openly without worrying about being discovered.
When she returned to Blue Star, she could send the puppet to the apocalypse to hold the fort.
This was simply... just what the doctor ordered!
Su Wan took a deep breath to suppress her excitement, her gaze falling on the price—
150,000 Points.
What a massive sum of money!
But she felt it was worth it! Even if she had to go into debt with the system, she had to get it!
Su Wan didn't hesitate for a second.
“Exchange.”
【Exchange successful! Consumed 150,000 Points. Current Points balance...】
【Host Puppet has been stored in the Portable Storage Space. The host may retrieve and activate it at any time.】
A smile curled the corners of Su Wan’s lips.
With the puppet, she could do more than just solve the “disappearing” problem—
For example, she could have the puppet handle the trivial matters that required “Su Wan” to show her face;
For example, she could have the puppet keep an eye on the movements of the Bai and Gu families;
For example, when she needed to be in two places at once...
Thinking of this, Su Wan’s mood became incredibly pleasant.
She quickened her pace toward the unfinished building, wishing she could return to Room 102 immediately to activate the puppet and then travel back to the apocalypse with peace of mind.
However, just as she was about to turn into the small road leading to the unfinished building, the phone in her pocket suddenly vibrated.
Su Wan paused and pulled out her phone. When she saw the name dancing on the screen, her brow arched slightly.
Gu Huaiyu.
She stared at the name for two seconds, a faint, half-smile slowly forming on her lips.
Calling at this hour... it seems he’s awake?
She pressed the answer button and put the phone to her ear without saying a word.
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end before Gu Huaiyu’s voice came through.
His voice was raspy, tired, and carried a hint of hangover-induced muddleheadedness, yet it was tinged with an indescribably complex emotion:
“Su Wan... how much do you remember about what happened yesterday afternoon?”
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