At the same time, in Moon City twenty years later.
Mei Sijun, too, was shaken inwardly.
His belief in the reality of this world was shaken.
Yi Lianhai had offered neither honeyed words nor threats or inducements. He had merely enthusiastically displayed his "discoveries."
Yet these discoveries completely shattered Mei Sijun's understanding of the world.
By the end, he had to admit that this world seemed more like a "farm" created on the foundation of the real world.
And the one "raising" them was none other than the master of the [Eye Realm].
"In your understanding, what are ghosts?"
Yi Lianhai poured Mei Sijun a cup of tea.
Mei Sijun looked down at the steam rising from the cup and shook his head. "I don't know."
"But I would imagine they're connected to Spirit Pupils."
Yi Lianhai nodded in satisfaction. "That's right. They are indeed connected to Spirit Pupils."
"Would you like to hear my understanding of this world and its ghosts and monsters?" Yi Lianhai sat down opposite Mei Sijun.
"I'm all ears." Mei Sijun had no other choice. Besides, he truly did need an answer.
If even the world was false, what meaning did their existence have?
"All right, then I'll tell you." Yi Lianhai looked at Mei Sijun. "I can give you the conclusion first."
Yi Lianhai lifted his tea and took a sip. Showing no intention of stalling or concealing anything, he said frankly, "The world is indeed false, but... we are real."
A puzzled expression appeared on Mei Sijun's handsome face.
"There's no need to be surprised." Yi Lianhai looked at Mei Sijun. "This world has many restrictions, including restrictions on our cognition. For instance, although we know there are places in this world beyond Fu City and Moon City, no one ever thinks of