Indeed, it felt like none of this even required a brain anymore!
Just moments ago, they were still discussing how things didn’t add up, and then suddenly “anomalies” appeared along with a group of so-called “Saviors” known as Descenders. If that wasn’t suspicious, what was?
And that name that had been “X’ed out”—nine times out of ten, it had to be aliens.
Liang Shishi and Ruan Zhihe could completely understand Dai Jianguo’s anger. If it were them, they would be furious too.
What’s more, they were soldiers. Their anger only ran deeper.
Meanwhile, Ruan Yaoyao was thinking:
【Descenders appear both in the real world and in this world… what does that mean?】
【Does it mean our world is also being targeted? That someone is trying to turn our world into a “game field” like this one?】
【Occupation… that notice used the word “occupation.”】
【And this world… is it real or fake? What is its connection to our real world?】
【I don’t even know if there really is a Lanshu Town in some province and city of Xia Country, but I have definitely heard of those provinces and cities…】
【Why do I feel a chill down my back?】
Liang Shishi and Ruan Zhihe: “……”
Please stop thinking, Auntie. If you keep going, it won’t just be a chill down our backs—we’ll turn to ice.
The three of them stayed overnight at Dai Jianguo’s place. The next morning, as soon as they opened their eyes, they found themselves back in the real world.
Dawn was just breaking. Liang Shishi and Ruan Zhihe’s communication channels were already being flooded with calls.
They didn’t dare waste a second and immediately sent back a “safe” signal, then took Ruan Yaoyao and climbed over the wall to leave the hospital.
Just after getting into the car, they were already scolded by Director Qin, who had been waiting on the mountain for a long time.
Ruan Yaoyao shrank her neck and tried to defend them softly: “It’s not their fault. There were unexpected circumstances… we really couldn’t do anything…”
Director Qin ignored her. She wasn’t part of the team, so he couldn’t scold her—but if he could, he would have included her too.
This was too much. They had gone in like kites with broken strings—no contact, no updates. If their signal hadn’t shown they were still alive, he would’ve thought they were dead.
【It’s not that I didn’t want to save you… your leader is just too scary. I couldn’t help it!】
Ruan Yaoyao glanced at Liang Shishi and Ruan Zhihe helplessly.
The two of them could only wait for the scolding to end before reporting.
Director Qin’s expression changed immediately after hearing that they had lost consciousness after climbing the wall and had been transported to another world until just now. He quickly called for an emergency meeting.
“The general situation is like this. There may be details missing—Shishi and Zhihe, please help fill in anything else.”
Ruan Yaoyao finished her report. Liang Shishi and Ruan Zhihe added a few minor points and said there was nothing more.
Because the truly important parts… they had already reported separately.
Previously, they had all wondered why “Heaven” or fate seemed like a lazy screenwriter, constantly creating absurd plots.
Now it seemed… it might not be “Heaven” at all.
It could be aliens.
And not just interference—maybe full-on invasion.
Only, the invasion of that world had come with a “notification.”
Or perhaps it had already succeeded before the notification was even issued.
Only then could they so easily isolate an entire town without triggering national panic and turn it into a “game field.”
“Rather than a game field… could it be a hunting ground?”
Someone spoke up.
“According to Dai Jianguo, Lanshu Town had at least 50,000 people. Over time, there were massive daily deaths. But here’s the question—these so-called Saviors kill anomalies every day, so why hasn’t the number of anomalies decreased? Instead, the human population keeps dropping. Where did the people who died go? There should be bodies—but most deaths described were like they were being eaten.”
“If the Descenders’ goal is occupation, and they treat that world like a hunting game, then is it possible that our world is also being invaded—just at an earlier stage, while theirs is already mid-to-late stage?”
This idea perfectly matched Ruan Yaoyao’s thoughts.
Now they needed to confirm three things:
- The relationship between that world and this world.
- Whether their own world was already being invaded.
- How to deal with these invaders.
“They probably begin control through scripted plots. Could it be that what we thought were ‘plot manipulations by Heaven’ were actually done by aliens?”
“If it’s aliens, how would they even do that?”
“We don’t know. But Lanshu Town already proves their technology is far beyond ours.”
“Then why don’t they invade us directly?”
“Maybe there’s some kind of universal survival law. Direct invasion might be forbidden, so they influence indirectly. Have you noticed how increasingly absurd the plot manipulations are? Some even destroy basic morals… Maybe these things are used to affect a planet’s cosmic rating, and that rating determines its position in the universe. Like exams—below 60 is failing, and failure means elimination.”
……
【So this is about making us fail in a cosmic rating system?】
【If we’re eliminated, they’ll have the right to occupy us?】
Ruan Yaoyao had only been thinking vaguely at first, but hearing all the experts’ discussion suddenly made her mind clear.
She realized her importance. Even though her power was small, she could influence the plot.
As long as she kept helping people break free from “plot control,” she could prevent their world from being judged as “failing” and being invaded.
Previously, eating gossip was just for fun.
Now she felt a sense of mission—she wanted to rush out immediately, devour every “story,” no, save every person from plot control.
【Ahhh… our planet needs saving! Everyone, work harder!】
【I beg you all!】
【Save Blue Star! Its survival depends on you!】
【You’re not just saving Blue Star—you’re saving yourselves!】
The national team preparing to motivate her: “……”
As expected, her sense of responsibility is extremely high. No need for them to push her anymore!
Still, encouragement was necessary.
A senior leader personally spoke with her, offering praise and encouragement that left her feeling like she could charge into battle at any moment.
She was also officially appointed as a “Special Consultant” of the special department, granted authority to act freely.
At first, Ruan Yaoyao felt embarrassed, thinking her abilities were too small to deserve such recognition.
But after more praise from the leader, she became dizzy with excitement and agreed to everything.
Only when she was on the way home did she slowly come back to her senses:
【Wait… did I agree to something I shouldn’t have?】
Ruan Zhihe immediately tensed up: Is Auntie regretting it?
【Hehe… he praised me!】
【He said I’m a national talent!】
【He said I’m useful to the country!】
【Ahhh I must work harder!!】
【I will live up to this appointment!】
Ruan Zhihe sighed in relief.
So she wasn’t regretting it—she was just energized.
Auntie, don’t worry. We’ll protect you with our lives.
Because you… are all of our hope.
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