Mu Ting Deng's intentions were clear—she was on the same side as them, all wanting to save someone.
Xie Kedu and Zhang Yuan's expressions visibly relaxed a bit.
Only Kaisi and Xue Zhi Shi, two old foxes, remained unmoved. In Xigu City, there were many skilled deceivers; who knew who she really was?
Kaisi remained silent, directly pulling out a vibrating cutting knife and sticking it onto the table, producing a disturbing hum.
"I'll ask, and you'll answer. Don't say anything else," Kaisi said coldly.
This was one of the basic principles of interrogation: don't let the suspect feel too free at the beginning, lest it mislead the interrogators.
"First, why was there a killer sent to kill you?"
"Because they don't want an uncontrolled informant wandering around."
"So, how did you escape their control?"
"You saw it too, I used my data control ability to find an opportunity to escape."
Kaisi smiled again, "Since you managed to escape, how come you don't know where our people were taken?"
Mu Ting Deng sighed, "I escaped with a waste transport ship; I was unconscious the whole time. I was lucky to get out, and I don't know the specific route or location."
Everyone present was quick to understand that waste disposal and record elimination were easy, and it was likely that there had been a transfer along the way.
It was hard to track.
Kaisi thought for a moment and asked, "But at least you know the location of the processing station, right?"
Mu Ting Deng nodded and shared a coordinate.
With that coordinate, the group felt a bit more at ease.
At least they had a first clue and a direction.
Even if there were cover-ups and the opponents were careful, they weren't ordinary people. They had a program developed based on Qin Xue Zhong's abilities, which gave them some advantage in finding information.
Zhang Yuan and Xie Kedu immediately began analyzing the relevant data after obtaining the coordinate.
Meanwhile, Kaisi and Xue Zhi Shi continued to interrogate Mu Ting Deng.
"Let's talk about the organization that kidnapped you. Since you escaped, you must know something about them?"
Upon hearing this question, Mu Ting Deng's expression showed clear struggle, as if she was recalling some unpleasant memories.
Then she spoke, "They call themselves the Longfu family."
Xue Zhi Shi frowned, "People from the New World?"
"Yes, they say the mission of the Longfu family is to continue the hope of humanity."
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**"Our mission at the Longfu family is to allow humanity to truly evolve! Not to live under the control of technology!"**
At this moment, Qin Xue Zhong was in a warm, spacious room.
Beside her was Yu Zhe Zhu.
Although both were restrained, the surrounding environment and facilities were designed to maximize their comfort.
Everything in the room was exquisite.
It looked like an old stone brick castle, more reminiscent of the New World than Eastern Continent style.
In front of them was a fireplace, burning with a unique fragrance.
The bed and pillows were soft and seemed custom-made, providing perfect support for their spines—comfortable, yet not overly soft.
Beside the bed were some delicate snacks and a teapot.
The restraint rings on their right wrists had a length that allowed them to reach these utensils.
But if they made any improper moves, a man and a woman standing nearby would immediately step in to stop them.
This man and woman were dressed elegantly, resembling standard butler outfits, yet the seams and cuffs were adorned with intricate patterns, indicating their high value.
What drew attention was that both were blonde and blue-eyed, typical appearances of New World people.
In the Eastern Continent Federation, many New Worlders lived here, with several even marrying and having children with Eastern Continent natives.
Most New Worlders had come to escape war, either as refugees or accompanying peacekeeping forces.
Thus, the New Worlders living in the Federation generally fell into two categories: one being refugees, often living in slums and working low-level jobs in factories or restaurants; the other, skilled technicians, often employed in government or company technical departments.
The Dream Group's software department at the Fifth House employed many engineers from the New World, who provided unique materials for the virtual dreams they produced.
In the minds of Eastern Continent people, New Worlders never dressed in such ancient noble attire nor lived in castle-like buildings.
Everything looked very strange.
In the room was a holographic screen playing a promotional video.
Rather than a promotional video, it resembled a brainwashing video, repeatedly pushing the idea that technology harms humanity.
"Because humanity relies too much on technology, the world environment has worsened to its current state!"
"Humans develop new technologies to adapt to harsh environments!"
"Resulting only in greater damage!"
"The destruction of the environment is irreversible; the only thing we can do is evolve ourselves!"
"So every woman who comes to the Doomsday Castle carries the mission of breeding the next generation of new humanity!"
"In this place, you will obtain…"
The video was interrupted by another voice coming from the doorway.
"In this place, you will obtain everything you desire!"
A doctor in a white coat entered, accompanied by a man with an exaggerated appearance.
He wore a wide, edged cloak, layered robes and gowns underneath, trimmed with lace, colorful, like a noble stepping out from a New World ancient painting.
The man looked quite decent, but his face was thickly powdered, giving him an uncomfortably pale appearance.
Seeing such an obviously abnormal person, Qin Xue Zhong and Yu Zhe Zhu looked on guard.
Facing their gaze, the man laughed heartily, "Don't be nervous, you are the most esteemed guests of the Doomsday Castle."
Qin Xue Zhong raised her wrist with the restraint ring mockingly, saying, "This doesn't seem like treatment for esteemed guests."
"Ha ha ha ha! Seeing your expressions makes me so happy that I almost forgot! Just a little more work, and you will truly become esteemed guests," the man said, looking very cheerful and relaxed.
Just a little more work?
Then they would become esteemed guests?
Qin Xue Zhong's heart sank.
— Were all the women kidnapped here having their brains modified? That's why they were so compliant?
After the man finished speaking, his expression suddenly turned cold and somewhat neurotic.
He turned to the doctor beside him, saying, "Do a physical examination immediately, then send them to me."
"Yes!"
After speaking, the man left without looking back, his face full of anticipation.
The doctor immediately ordered, "Bring in the examination pods; start the physical examination immediately!"
Hearing this, both Qin Xue Zhong and Yu Zhe Zhu felt a weight in their hearts.
Qin Xue Zhong wasn't worried about the examination, but Yu Zhe Zhu's exterior had changed to that of a woman, while his internal physiological structure was still male!
Once examined, it would definitely be exposed.
Qin Xue Zhong had experienced examinations at the Security Department. Here, the examination wouldn't allow her to use her consciousness to manipulate things; it would directly use light for real-time physical imaging.
She currently didn't have the ability for real-time data manipulation.
They exchanged glances, first seeing each other's concern, then a hint of fierceness.
In that moment, both understood they were thinking the same thing.
— Their acquaintance was forged in the central shaft of the main brain, right?
The situation was dire; breaking through…
Now, just repeating it would be fine.
Moreover, after spending this time together, they were very familiar with each other. Even now, in the dragon's den or tiger's lair, with Qin Xue Zhong's consciousness and Yu Zhe Zhu's combat ability, a sense of boldness arose in their hearts.
If all else failed, they could fight their way out!
As they exchanged glances, someone outside had already pushed in two large examination pods.
The doctor waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to move the two newcomers into the pods and hurry to begin the examination.
Taking advantage of the moment when Yu Zhe Zhu was drinking water, he smashed a porcelain cup, cutting his restraint ring, and swiftly stepped forward, knocking out the approaching person.
Before anyone could cry out or press the alarm, he had swiftly subdued everyone in the room.
Confirming there was no danger, he returned to Qin Xue Zhong's side and freed her from her restraints.
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"In that place, everything seen and experienced was fake; it was all a dream."
In the café across from the plant shop, Mu Ting Deng said seriously.
"What do you mean?" The others' faces turned grim.
"It took me several months to barely understand this," Mu Ting Deng's expression was troubled. "When I woke up, I was already controlled. They construct an almost perfect virtual dream based on your personality traits and cognition, then slowly extract your secrets within that dream."
"Real-time control?"
"It should be, because in my virtual dream, I even managed to escape, go home, and call the police to destroy that place, only to be captured again…" Mu Ting Deng's voice began to tremble. "They even fabricated a false story about pregnancy in the virtual dream."
"So… from being kidnapped to being pregnant, you were actually lying in one place the whole time? You never moved?"
"Probably," Mu Ting
Deng looked like she might throw up.
Xue Zhi Shi handed her a cup of hot chocolate, and Mu Ting Deng thanked him.
Kaisi paused, then continued asking, "Then… how did you escape?"
A hint of ruthlessness appeared on Mu Ting Deng's face.
"In the middle of my pregnancy, I had already woken up a few times and had a rough plan. Finally, I managed to transfer my consciousness to the fetus inside me through their device…"
The men were shocked.
"By this method, I briefly escaped the dream control, causing massive hemorrhaging due to the fetus, and in the process of being transferred for emergency treatment, I escaped via a waste transport ship."
After saying this, Mu Ting Deng lowered her eyes, silently taking a sip of chocolate.
Silence enveloped the table.
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