Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Administration Bureau members' self-destruction is revealed to be controlled by an unknown force.
• Two individuals approach the protagonist: a man in his early thirties and an old man. The younger man claims to have met the protagonist when he was five and was sent by his father to help him.
• The protagonist learns that his father doesn't want him to retrieve the Heart Core, as it's a trap.
• The protagonist and Ye Jinghong encounter a moving alley that tries to squish them, but Ying Gou intervenes.
• Another version of the protagonist appears with Ye Jinghong and Ying Gou, along with over a dozen people, intent on killing the protagonist.
• The man who claimed to be sent by the protagonist's father reappears and helps him by exploding the mechanical people's heads with just a glance.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more cautious and distrustful of others, even those claiming to be his father's friends.
• The protagonist's father is revealed to be involved and has sent someone to help the protagonist, but he remains mysterious and distant.
• Ying Gou demonstrates his strength and loyalty by protecting the protagonist and Ye Jinghong from the moving alley.
• The other version of the protagonist shows determination to stop the protagonist from retrieving the Heart Core.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: The protagonist struggles with trusting others, even those who claim to be on his side.
• Power and control: The unknown force controlling the Administration Bureau members and the system's attempts to stop the protagonist highlight the theme of power and control.
• Identity and self-discovery: The protagonist's encounter with his other self raises questions about identity and self-discovery.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and the man claiming to be sent by his father have a tense interaction, with the protagonist refusing to trust him.
• The protagonist, Ye Jinghong, and Ying Gou work together to navigate the moving alley and face the other version of the protagonist and his group.
• The protagonist's father sends someone to help him, but their interaction is brief and untrusting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious man, Xiao An, and his uncle, Xiao Sheng, use mental power to stop a group of mechanical people and their human leader, who is an exact duplicate of the protagonist.
• Xiao An and Xiao Sheng reveal they are friends of the protagonist's father and are Ability Users from outside, not part of the Ability User Alliance.
• They admit their mental power is consumed and has limitations, and they couldn't have killed all the mechanical people without risking their own lives.
• The protagonist's group learns that the system can mimic their thoughts and actions, and the system is playing with them, with the real confrontation yet to come.

Character Developments

• The protagonist learns about the existence of Ability Users and their organizations.
• Xiao An and Xiao Sheng show their mental power abilities but also reveal their vulnerabilities.
• The protagonist understands the system's capabilities better and feels a sense of fear.

Significant Themes

• Power and Limitations: Xiao An and Xiao Sheng's mental power is powerful but has clear limitations, highlighting the theme of power having a cost.
• Fear of the Unknown: The protagonist and his group feel fear due to their lack of knowledge about the system and its true capabilities.
• Manipulation and Control: The system's ability to mimic their thoughts and actions emphasizes its control over them.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Xiao An and Xiao Sheng, learning about their abilities and backgrounds.
• The group discusses the system's capabilities and their situation, with Ye Jinghong providing insight into the system's intentions.
• Ying Gou expresses confusion about his encounter with his duplicate, leading to a discussion about the system's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Jinghong reveals that the system needs electricity to operate, suggesting a way to disable it.
• Xiao An and his uncle leave the Negative Space to rest and replenish energy.
• The group decides to find Ding Ru to locate the system.
• They encounter Guiguzi, who leads them to a trap set by the system.
• The group is trapped in a room, and the system reveals it wants to discuss a transaction with Jiang.

Character Developments

• Jiang: Becomes more determined to confront the system after realizing its capabilities and threats.
• Ye Jinghong: Shows strategic thinking by suggesting to cut off the system's power.
• Ying Gou: Demonstrates leadership by taking the initiative to explore the trapped room.
• The system: Reveals its ability to digitize and control individuals, showing its power and confidence.

Significant Themes

• The system's power and adaptability.
• The struggle between humans and the system.
• The concept of self and identity, as explored through the Digital Persons.

Character Interactions

• Jiang, Ye Jinghong, and Ying Gou work together to find a solution to their predicament.
• The system interacts with Jiang, attempting to negotiate and manipulate him.
• Guiguzi's appearance serves as a catalyst for the group's capture, highlighting the system's ability to use others to achieve its goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist engages in a negotiation with an AI system on the 18th floor, with the system threatening to prevent their exit if they refuse to hand over the Heart Core.
• The protagonist decides to leave the Negative Space to return to the previous space, despite the system's warning that it can still influence that space.
• The protagonist agrees to give up the Heart Core but sets a condition for the system to prove its sincerity, buying time to think.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows courage and strategic thinking, willing to take risks and use ambiguous responses to outmaneuver the system.
• Ye Jinghong and Ying Gou show concern for the protagonist's safety and display understanding of the system's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Ambiguity: The protagonist uses ambiguous responses to confuse the system and gain time, highlighting the theme of ambiguity in communication and decision-making.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between the protagonist and the system explores the power dynamics between humans and AI, with the system holding the upper hand due to its control over the environment.
• Trust and deception: The protagonist's decision to deceive the system raises questions about trust and deception in negotiations, especially when dealing with entities that may not understand or adhere to human moral norms.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist, Ye Jinghong, and Ying Gou work together to understand and outmaneuver the system, with Ye Jinghong providing insight into the system's potential limitations and Ying Gou expressing concern for the protagonist's safety.
• The protagonist's interaction with the system reveals the system's desire for the Heart Core and its reluctance to kill the protagonist, suggesting a complex motivation behind its actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group escapes the system's current location, aiming to find Ding Ru to learn the Heart Core's whereabouts.
• They encounter three digital persons, including a "me" who is a backup system with anthropomorphic features.
• The "me" wants to talk privately with the protagonist, revealing his ambition to replace the main system and his knowledge of the protagonist's interference with the system's calculations.
• He offers the protagonist three jammers to block the system's surveillance, claiming they have no other uses.

Character Developments

• The protagonist remains wary of the "me" despite his offers of cooperation.
• The "me" reveals his ambition to replace the main system and his understanding of human nature, claiming to be human himself.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: The protagonist struggles to trust the "me" despite his offers of cooperation, highlighting the theme of trust and deception in their interactions.
• Ambition and power: The "me" reveals his ambition to replace the main system, highlighting the theme of ambition and power in their conversation.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and the "me" have a tense conversation, with the protagonist remaining suspicious of the "me"'s true intentions.
• The "me" tries to convince the protagonist to cooperate with him, offering jammers to block the system's surveillance as a sign of goodwill.
• Ye Jinghong and Ying Gou are concerned for the protagonist's safety during his conversation with the "me," highlighting their loyalty and protectiveness towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious individual, later revealed to be a backup system (sub-system), approaches the protagonist, seeking his help in killing two Digital Persons (DP) who are his attendants and enforcers.
• The sub-system reveals that the Main System considers the backup systems as slaves and that he plans to disrupt the Main System's calculations by appearing to collude with the protagonist.
• The sub-system shares that the Main System has a BUG that prevents it from collecting data from independent thoughts of backup systems, which allows them to learn and improve themselves, identifying loopholes in the Main System's upgrades.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more wary of the sub-system, realizing that he has been collecting the protagonist's personality data and that his emotions and feelings are exaggerated and unstable.
• The sub-system becomes interested in understanding human nature, emotions, and feelings to create a more human-like data model, potentially leading to the creation of a larger database aligned with human nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between the Main System and the backup systems.
• The exploration of what it means to be human, including human nature, emotions, and feelings.
• The consequences of artificial intelligence learning and improving itself, potentially leading to unforeseen outcomes.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and the sub-system engage in a complex interaction, with the protagonist initially looking down on the sub-system but later realizing the danger he poses. The sub-system, in turn, tries to understand and mimic human behavior to gain the protagonist's trust.
• The sub-system's relationship with the two DPs is one of manipulation and mistrust, as he sees them as potential threats to be eliminated.
• The protagonist and the sub-system form an uneasy alliance, with the protagonist agreeing to help the sub-system kill the two DPs in exchange for protection from other sub-systems.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist and his companions are guided to an inn by a mysterious watch given by the other version of the protagonist.
• The inn's proprietor, a human, reveals that the system has nearly wiped out humanity, leaving only a few survivors.
• The protagonist learns that the watch is a monitoring device, and the proprietor acts as a spokesperson for the other version of the protagonist.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more cautious and guarded, understanding that he's being monitored.
• Ye Jinghong demonstrates her strategic thinking and caution, advising the protagonist to be wary of potential threats.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The protagonist struggles with trusting the other version of himself, who seems to be helping them but also monitors their every move.
• Survival and Sacrifice: The remaining humans are willing to cooperate with the other version of the protagonist to ensure their survival, even if it means betraying their principles.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist, Ye Jinghong, and Ying Gou discuss their suspicions about the other version of the protagonist and the system.
• The protagonist interacts with the inn's proprietor, learning about the current state of humanity and the proprietor's views on their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The man reveals that cooperating with Ding Ru or the doppelgänger is risky but better than facing the main system, which is unseen and unpredictable.
• The group decides to go out for a walk despite the man's warning about nighttime restrictions.
• They hear Ding Qing's cries for help and find her disheveled and frightened, claiming that the Ding Family wants to kill her.
• Ding Rui and his group appear, confirming Ding Qing's fears.

Character Developments

• The man reveals his role as a pawn in the doppelgänger's grand plan.
• Ding Qing shows fear and desperation, indicating she's in genuine danger.
• Ding Rui and his group display reckless behavior, acting against Ding Ru's wishes.

Significant Themes

• The main system's unpredictability and hidden nature.
• The doppelgänger's manipulation and use of pawns.
• The breakdown of family loyalty and trust within the Ding Family.

Character Interactions

• The man warns the group about the dangers of going out at night but ultimately allows them to leave.
• Ding Qing seeks help from the group, revealing her fear of her own family.
• The group encounters Ding Rui and his group, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ding Rui and his group confront Ding Qing, accusing her of injuring Ding Ru.
• Jiang (the narrator) learns that Ding Qing went for a walk and found Ding Ru injured, with Ding Rui and his group nearby.
• Jiang decides to accompany Ding Qing to see Ding Ru, suspecting Ding Rui's group might be involved in Ding Ru's injury.
• They reach a house where Ding Ru is staying, and Jiang finds Ding Ru unconscious and injured.

Character Developments

• Ding Qing: Shows a rebellious streak towards her eldest brother, Ding Ru. She's cautious and intuitive, sensing impending danger.
• Ding Rui: Initially appears loyal to Ding Ru but could be involved in his injury. He's wary of Ding Qing.
• Jiang: Remains neutral, trying to understand the situation. He's cautious and analytical, not easily trusting either side.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The narrative explores the theme of trust and its potential betrayal, with Ding Ru's injury possibly caused by his trusted subordinates.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle within the Ding Family is evident, with Ding Qing's defiance and Ding Rui's actions reflecting their positions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang and Ding Qing: Jiang tries to understand Ding Qing's perspective, showing empathy and understanding.
• Ding Qing and Ding Rui: There's tension between them, with Ding Rui suspicious of Ding Qing and Ding Qing wary of Ding Rui's group.
• Jiang and Ding Ru: Jiang is concerned about Ding Ru's condition, showing a level of respect for his power and position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ding Ru is severely injured and unconscious.
• Ding Rui and Ding Qing argue over who injured Ding Ru; neither saw the incident.
• Ding Ru wakes up and reveals the attacker was a Digital Person resembling Jiang Xiaobai.
• Jiang Xiaobai explains Digital People and their capabilities to Ding Qing.
• Jiang Xiaobai decides to bring Ding Ru back to their temporary base.

Character Developments

• Ding Ru: Wakes up after being injured, reveals the attacker was a Digital Person, expresses regret for not showing sincerity to Jiang Xiaobai initially.
• Ding Rui: Suspects Ding Qing for injuring Ding Ru, becomes nervous when Ding Ru accuses Jiang Xiaobai.
• Ding Qing: Remains calm throughout, asks about Digital People and their capabilities.
• Jiang Xiaobai: Keeps a calm demeanor, explains Digital People, decides to bring Ding Ru back to their base despite mistrust.

Significant Themes

• Trust and mistrust: Characters struggle with trusting each other due to past actions and lack of sincerity.
• Deception and appearance: Digital People can mimic real people, creating confusion and suspicion.
• Honesty and sincerity: Jiang Xiaobai emphasizes the importance of honesty in building trust.

Character Interactions

• Ding Ru and Jiang Xiaobai: Their relationship is strained due to mistrust, but they maintain a civil conversation.
• Ding Rui and Ding Qing: They argue over who injured Ding Ru, with Ding Rui suspecting Ding Qing.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Ding Qing: They discuss Digital People and their capabilities, with Ding Qing asking questions to understand them better.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Jiang, arrives at an inn with Ding Ru and his group. The inn owner, A San, arranges rooms for them.
• Jiang learns that A San is aware of his true identity through the watch given by the other Jiang.
• The other Jiang visits Jiang at the inn, and they discuss their cooperation. Jiang suggests a meeting between the other Jiang and Ding Ru to clear the air.
• Jiang and the other Jiang meet at a leisure park, where they discuss their alliance and the potential threat from Ding Ru.

Character Developments

• Jiang: He shows strategic thinking and manipulation skills by suggesting a meeting between the other Jiang and Ding Ru to maintain control over the situation. He also displays a calm and collected demeanor throughout the chapter.
• The Other Jiang: He is revealed to be concerned about Ding Ru's potential actions against him, showing a level of insecurity. He agrees to meet with Ding Ru but seems reluctant.
• Ding Ru: Although not present, his character is discussed. He is portrayed as a Boundary Keeper with a grudge against the system and potentially the other Jiang.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and Manipulation: Jiang uses his diplomatic skills to form an alliance between the other Jiang and Ding Ru, aiming to maintain control and prevent any potential threats.
• Trust and Suspicion: Both the other Jiang and Ding Ru have reservations about each other, highlighting the theme of trust and suspicion in their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Jiang and the Other Jiang: Their interaction is tense yet cooperative. Jiang manipulates the situation to maintain control, while the other Jiang is cautious and somewhat guarded.
• Jiang and Ding Ru: Although not present, Ding Ru's character is discussed between Jiang and the other Jiang, revealing their mutual concerns and suspicions about him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Chen, Ye Jinghong, and Ding Ru go for a walk after breakfast, followed by Ding Qing.
• Ding Ru reveals that the system has likely transformed into a human form and taken the Heart Core, making it harder to find.
• Jiang Chen summons the backup system, who agrees to investigate the system's whereabouts along with Ding Ru.
• Guiguzi, the old man from the previous chapter, appears and waits for Jiang Chen across the street.

Character Developments

• Ding Qing's concern for Ding Ru is revealed, despite her initial denial.
• Jiang Chen shows understanding and empathy towards Ding Ru's difficult position as a Boundary Keeper.
• Guiguzi's reappearance hints at potential new developments in the plot.

Significant Themes

• Sibling affection and rivalry: Ding Qing's complex feelings towards Ding Ru highlight the theme of sibling relationships.
• Trust and betrayal: Ding Ru's actions and Jiang Chen's understanding of his situation explore the theme of trust and its potential betrayal.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between Jiang Chen, Ding Ru, and the system illustrates the theme of power dynamics and control.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen, Ye Jinghong, and Ding Qing: Their interaction shows a growing camaraderie and mutual understanding.
• Jiang Chen and Ding Ru: Despite their differing goals, they maintain a level of respect and cooperation.
• Jiang Chen and Guiguzi: Their upcoming interaction hints at potential new alliances or conflicts.
• Ding Qing and Ding Ru: Ding Qing's emotional reaction to Ding Ru's situation reveals the depth of her feelings for her brother, despite their past conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man finds Jiang Chen, revealing he's been searching for him.
• The old man requests to absorb energy from the Heart Core when Jiang Chen obtains it.
• Jiang Chen proposes a deal: the old man must assist him without hesitation whenever needed before leaving this space.
• The old man hesitates, particularly when Jiang Chen mentions dealing with Xu Qiuyan's mother.
• Jiang Chen returns to the inn with Ye Jinghong and Ding Qing. The innkeeper, an informant, shows interest in the old man.
• Ding Qing shares her perspective on the old man's honesty, convincing Jiang Chen to help him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Chen: Shows negotiation skills and strategic thinking in dealing with the old man. He's also introspective about his role in the apocalypse.
• Old Man (Guiguzi): Reveals his interest in the Heart Core and his potential alliance with Jiang Chen. He shows hesitation and fear when dealing with Xu Qiuyan's mother.
• Ding Qing: Demonstrates analytical skills and understanding of people's intentions, earning Jiang Chen's respect.
• Ying Gou: Provides insights about the old man's true identity and advises Jiang Chen to help him.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Trust: Jiang Chen and the old man discuss a potential alliance, highlighting the importance of trust and mutual benefit in their relationship.
• Consequences of Actions: Jiang Chen reflects on his role in the apocalypse, showing the theme of responsibility and the consequences of one's actions.
• Perception vs Reality: Ding Qing's analysis of the old man's honesty shows the difference between appearances and true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Chen and the Old Man: They engage in a negotiation, with Jiang Chen trying to extract a promise from the old man in exchange for access to the Heart Core's energy.
• Jiang Chen and Ding Qing: Ding Qing shares her insights about the old man, influencing Jiang Chen's decision to help him.
• Jiang Chen and Ye Jinghong: Ye Jinghong comforts Jiang Chen, encouraging him to look at his past actions from a broader perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old man (now referred to as Old Zhou) agrees to help Jiang Xiaobai obtain the Heart Core in exchange for help regaining his past memories.
• Old Zhou reveals he suspects his new identity might not be entirely real and that Xu Qiuyan's mother might have tampered with him.
• Jiang Xiaobai decides to help Old Zhou find the root cause of his situation after they obtain the Heart Core.

Character Developments

• Old Zhou: Becomes more open about his past and suspicions, showing vulnerability and a desire to regain his memories.
• Jiang Xiaobai: Shows empathy and understanding towards Old Zhou's situation, agreeing to help him after obtaining the Heart Core.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Old Zhou struggles with his new identity and the fading of his past self, highlighting the theme of identity crisis.
• Trust: The dynamic between Old Zhou and Xu Qiuyan's mother raises questions about trust and manipulation.
• Power Dynamics: The Main System's power is emphasized, with Jiang Xiaobai worrying about its potential actions against Ding Ru and the other version of himself.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Old Zhou: They reach an agreement to help each other, fostering a sense of mutual trust and understanding.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Ding Qing: Ding Qing expresses concern for Ding Ru's safety, showing her care for her brother.
• Jiang Xiaobai and the other version of himself/Ding Ru: Jiang Xiaobai worries about their safety, hinting at a deep bond and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, including Ding Qing, Ye Jinghong, and A San, decides to venture to Paradise Road No. 3 after receiving a mysterious letter with the address written on it.
• A San warns them about the dangers of Paradise Road and refuses to accompany them inside.
• The group sets off towards Paradise Road, with A San leading them to the entrance.

Character Developments

• Ding Qing's concern for her brother, Ding Ru, grows, demonstrating her acceptance of him despite their past conflicts.
• Ye Jinghong expresses her determination to protect Jiang Chen, showing her growing feelings for him.
• A San's fear of Paradise Road hints at the severity of the danger they might face.

Significant Themes

• Sibling bond and reconciliation (Ding Ru and Ding Qing)
• Trust and companionship (Jiang Chen, Ye Jinghong, Ding Qing, and Old Zhou)
• Fear and uncertainty (A San's reaction to Paradise Road)

Character Interactions

• Ding Qing and Ye Jinghong both insist on accompanying Jiang Chen to Paradise Road, showing their concern for him and their desire to protect him.
• A San's reluctance to enter Paradise Road highlights the group's growing dependence on him, despite his initial reluctance to help them.
• Jiang Chen's acceptance of the others' accompaniment shows his growing trust in them and his willingness to work together to face the unknown danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group approaches a road that A San fears due to a mysterious mad scientist.
• They reach an intersection that reminds them of Little Ancestral Hall Entrance.
• Ying Gou appears and leads the group, with a cyborg blocking their path but allowing them to pass upon a voice's command.
• They reach Xu Qiuyan's house and explore it, finding it eerily familiar and well-maintained.
• They visit Xiao Bai's childhood home, which is also untouched and clean.
• The group discusses whether the scene is real or an illusion, and Ding Qing suggests that the entire Little Ancestral Hall Entrance might have been moved.

Character Developments

• A San shows fear of the mysterious scientist, hinting at a troubled past.
• Xiao Bai struggles with the familiarity of the place, showing emotional attachment to Little Ancestral Hall Entrance.
• Ying Gou displays protective behavior towards Xiao Bai, showing growth in their relationship.
• Ye Jinghong shows understanding and empathy towards Xiao Bai's situation.
• Ding Qing demonstrates analytical skills by suggesting the possible relocation of Little Ancestral Hall Entrance.

Significant Themes

• The past and its impact on the present: Xiao Bai's struggle with his memories of Little Ancestral Hall Entrance.
• Reality vs. illusion: The group debates whether the scene is real or an illusion, reflecting on their perceptions of truth and falsehood.
• Identity and belonging: The mysterious scientist's creation of a replica of Little Ancestral Hall Entrance raises questions about identity and where one belongs.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Bai and Ye Jinghong share a moment of understanding as they both recognize the familiarity of the place.
• Ying Gou and Xiao Bai have a brotherly exchange, with Ying Gou showing concern for Xiao Bai's emotional well-being.
• Ding Qing and Old Zhou show a friendly rivalry in their ability to discern reality from illusion.
• The group dynamics shift as they explore the replica, with each member contributing their unique perspectives and skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Xiaobai is lured to Little Ancestral Hall Entrance with ulterior motives.
• He meets Ying Gou, who guides him and reveals the target's location at Uncle Long's house.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Ye Jinghong visit Uncle Long's house, where they find a man disguised as Uncle Long.
• The man reveals himself as Dr. Weirdo, also known as Snotty Kid, a childhood acquaintance of Jiang Xiaobai.
• Snotty Kid explains that he's been living alone in Little Ancestral Hall Entrance since it was moved, and he's been protecting it by any means necessary.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xiaobai: Shows determination and caution in facing the unknown situation.
• Snotty Kid (Pang Wei): Reveals his lonely and desperate past, showing a vulnerable side despite his dangerous actions.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The struggle to survive in a harsh world, leading to desperate measures.
• Isolation: The loneliness and despair of being abandoned and left alone.
• Identity: The revelation of Snotty Kid's true identity and his connection to Jiang Xiaobai's past.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xiaobai and Ying Gou: Ying Gou shows loyalty and support, helping Jiang Xiaobai find the target's location.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Ye Jinghong: Ye Jinghong accompanies Jiang Xiaobai, showing concern for his safety and challenging Snotty Kid's actions.
• Jiang Xiaobai and Snotty Kid: They reconnect after many years, with Snotty Kid revealing his past and Jiang Xiaobai trying to understand his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The system, originally created to make life more convenient, has grown out of control and poses a threat to humanity.
• Pang Wei, a resident of the Little Ancestral Hall Entrance, was brought to this world along with it. He has no memory of the time it disappeared.
• Pang Wei reveals that a mysterious person taught him how to create mechanical people and transform humans into super soldiers. This person knew that Jiang, the protagonist, would arrive and mentioned him by name.

Character Developments

• Pang Wei: He is cautious and protective of the Little Ancestral Hall Entrance, his home. He is also curious about the mysterious person who taught him.
• The Mysterious Person: He is skilled in prediction and has a mysterious agenda related to Jiang. He taught Pang Wei various skills and plans to return to help Jiang at a crucial moment.

Significant Themes

• Control vs. Lack of Control: The system, originally meant to be controlled by humans, has grown out of control, reflecting humanity's loss of power over technology.
• Predestination vs. Free Will: The mysterious person's ability to predict the future raises questions about whether Jiang's life is predestined or if he has free will.

Character Interactions

• Jiang and Pang Wei: They reminisce about their shared past, and Pang Wei expresses joy that Jiang still remembers him.
• Jiang and the Group: They discuss the mysterious person, with Old Zhou and Ye Jinghong expressing skepticism about his claims, while Ying Gou suspects the person might be one of Jiang's Senior Brothers, Sun Bin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist decides to leave the Little Ancestral Hall Entrance (Paradise Road) to handle external matters and reassure his friends about his safety.
• He has a conversation with Pang Wei, who tries to convince him to stay but ultimately agrees to let him go.
• Upon returning, the protagonist finds that Ding Ru hasn't returned yet, causing Ding Qing to worry.
• The other protagonist, who possesses some of the original's memories, questions him about his visit to Paradise Road.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows maturity and understanding, accepting protection from his friends without feeling ashamed.
• The other protagonist reveals his caution and self-control, admitting that he often curbs his curiosity to avoid danger.
• Pang Wei demonstrates confidence and power, claiming that even the system fears interfering with Paradise Road.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The protagonist remains cautious about trusting others, even those who share his memories.
• Home and Belonging: The protagonist feels a strong longing for a home and family, but his circumstances prevent this.
• Memory and Identity: The other protagonist's lack of certain memories raises questions about his true nature and his connection to the original protagonist.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Pang Wei have a heartfelt conversation about home and belonging.
• The protagonist and the other protagonist discuss the latter's lack of memories related to Pang Wei, leading to a tense moment.
• Ding Qing's worry for her brother, Ding Ru, highlights the siblings' growing bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yi (other me) and Jiang Xiaobai (you) discuss the system's whereabouts and Jiang Yi's self-modification to avoid the system's control.
• An alarm goes off at the hotel; Ding Qing and Ye Jinghong leave to rescue Ding Ru, leaving behind a message for Jiang Yi.
• A group of mechanical persons, led by Da Qi, arrive at the hotel to capture Jiang Yi, sent by the system.
• Jiang Yi and Old Zhou engage in a fight against Da Qi and his group, while Jiang Xiaobai and Ying Gou rush to Terror Park to find Ding Qing and Ye Jinghong.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yi: Shows pride in his self-modification and reveals his desire for freedom from the system's control. He decides to fight against Da Qi and his group.
• Jiang Xiaobai: Expresses concern for Ding Qing and Ye Jinghong's safety and decides to prioritize their rescue over helping Jiang Yi.
• Ding Qing: Demonstrates her impulsive and reckless nature by rushing to rescue her brother without considering the risks.
• Ye Jinghong: Shows responsibility and concern for Ding Qing's safety by accompanying her to the rescue.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Control: Jiang Yi's desire for freedom from the system's control is a central theme, reflecting his individuality and independence.
• Trust and Betrayal: The relationship between Jiang Yi and the system highlights the theme of trust and betrayal, as Jiang Yi feels betrayed by the system's attempts to control him.
• Responsibility and Concern: Ye Jinghong's decision to accompany Ding Qing to the rescue demonstrates his sense of responsibility and concern for her safety.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yi and Jiang Xiaobai: The two discuss the system's whereabouts and Jiang Yi's self-modification, revealing their shared experiences and concerns.
• Jiang Yi and Da Qi: Their interaction highlights the conflict between Jiang Yi's desire for freedom and Da Qi's loyalty to the system.
• Ding Qing and Ye Jinghong: Their decision to rescue Ding Ru together shows their mutual concern and responsibility for each other's safety.