Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day

Chapter 1086 787: Turning the Tables

"Since that's the case, I'll continue sending people in after a while. I suggest you spend money to establish a heavy research branch in the fourth district to facilitate real-time handling of some matters."

The terminal sent the last message and then fell silent, apparently continuing his research.

Things that need Li Zheng to personally handle must be the Blood Qi on those Bloodies entering the Outer City later on.

Li Zheng put away the Inscription Card and took a deep breath: "Am I going to walk the old road of the three races again?"

The difference is that the Blood Patterned Black Dragon and the other three races handled their internal Blood Qi in the Wilderness, while Li Zheng directly dealt with it within the Outer City.

This is privilege.

"You probably have other things to take care of, so I won't disturb you." Phoenix Mountain left first.

Li Zheng found a place to sit down, gently massaging his forehead: "Ever since a traitor appeared among the clones, the terminal seems to be suspicious of all clones."

He frowned, pondering: "But this doesn't make sense. Since he worries that the clones might betray, why would he still clone me and even give me the system?"

The resources that the random Treasure Chest System can offer are indeed exhausted, but each time it provides items, they're extraordinary. How could the terminal feel at ease?

Mirel came over, squatting behind him, embracing Li Zheng and gently massaging his temples: "Has something happened that troubles you again?"

Li Zheng leaned against Mirel and sighed: "Indeed, there are some."

He explained the test given to him by the terminal: "Logically, if the terminal wants to control the situation, I shouldn't exist. So why did he still clone me and send me into a place like the Matrix?"

"To find the answer to this question, we first need to understand why the terminal clones itself," Mirel said softly: "Is it because there are things he can't do himself, or does he feel lonely, or does he hope his original genes can walk outside as a living being?"

"All of these are possible." Li Zheng thought for a moment, smiling bitterly: "To be honest, ever since I discovered I'm a clone, I've always felt like a virtual character, as if I don't exist.

Sometimes I wonder, who exactly am I?

Am I Li Zheng?

Or just a certain clone number?"

"Rather than doubting who you are, it's more like you haven't figured out the meaning of your own existence," Mirel said softly: "The terminal must have had some purpose in cloning you all, that's undeniable. But from your many exchanges with him, he never clearly gave you any mission. He even told you during your first meeting that you are yourself—you are Li Zheng, but you also don't have to be Li Zheng.

This indicates that his purpose should be aligned with your current purpose, so he wants you to be yourself."

"My goal is quite simple — to completely resolve the Emotion Storm crisis, free the outer city's myriad races from the Matrix, allowing them to return to their lands and resume their previous lives," Li Zheng said, holding Mirel's hand, gently kneading it, feeling its softness.

Mirel said: "I believe the terminal is thinking the same way, and has been working towards it for countless years."

"The terminal's goal is not to be doubted." Li Zheng smiled bitterly, saying: "I just don't understand, we're clearly on the same battlefront, so why does he still test me?"

Mirel thought for a moment and said: "Could it be that your recent performance has led him to misunderstand?"

"My performance?"

Li Zheng paused: "Haven't I been consistently improving my strength, preparing for the arrival of the final battle?"

Not only is he improving his strength, but others have also made significant improvements with his help.

Whether it's the method of concentrating Spiritual Power nodes, or the development of physical abilities through gravity, and sending Xiao Siyuan and others to the 950 district to learn medicine, all of it is aimed at boosting Water Blue Star's overall strength.

Although the progress is slow and not quite satisfactory, I've indeed been busy with tasks, constantly putting in effort.

Is there anything worth doubting here?

"Perhaps..." Mirel mused for a moment, saying: "Perhaps the terminal thinks you've been staying in the Outer City too long. Despite your rising strength, you haven't achieved results in the right places."

"The right places?"

Li Zheng pondered: "The Wilderness? Sin Domain? These probably aren't it..."

If the terminal wanted him to go to those places, there wouldn't have been a need to hint at it through bringing the Bloodies in.

So...

"The Fourth District?"

He stood up, opened the door, and looked at the street outside. It was a peaceful scene, but most of the passersby were from the three races, with Water Blue Star people being a minority.

"I understand now!"

Li Zheng contemplated for a while and said: "It's true that I've enhanced some Water Blue Star people's strength presently, but regarding overall power, in terms of both financial and military might, even if all Water Blue Star people entered the Outer City, they couldn't match the foundation of the three races.

The Fourth District was originally the column for Water Blue Star inhabitants, but now, after entering it, Water Blue Star people live like guests, always acting cautiously."

The reason for this situation is that he spent a long time in District 375, focusing on training, and neglected managing the Fourth District.

From the beginning until now, it has been under free development. Each of the three races has a leader guiding growth gradually, but Water Blue Star people lack a central figure.

Originally, this leadership was pushed to Zhan Zhouzhou by Li Zheng, but Zhan Zhouzhou also wandered off, and others failed to gain sufficient prestige.

"Bringing Bloodies into the Outer City is not so much the terminal testing me, but rather his way of fixing me in the Fourth District, preventing me from wandering summer-like..."

Li Zheng smiled bitterly: "How I wish to reside in the Fourth District! But establishing a heavy research branch requires an enormous amount of Crystal Coins, which forces me to Sin Domain..."

"Forget it, I'll take a trip there."

He sighed, turned to call Mudala who was leading little Sakura: "Go, have Phoenix Mountain gather all the legion leaders still in the Outer City for me!"

"Yes, My Lord!"

Mudala released little Sakura, bowed respectfully, and left.

Twenty minutes later, Phoenix Mountain returned with a group of people.

Most were familiar faces, having interacted with Li Zheng to some extent.

Rebecca from the White Bear Legion spoke in awkward Chinese, immediately calling out upon seeing Li Zheng: "Li Zheng! Li Zheng! I love you! I love you!"

Li Zheng listened, utterly confused: "What is this bear girl saying? Cursing?"

Phoenix Mountain translated for him: "She's your fangirl, confessing her feelings to you. Heard she learned that phrase when starting Mandarin, practiced it for a few days, but hasn't perfected it yet."

Li Zheng scowled: "That was actually Chinese? I thought it was Russian! Buy a translator, it won't cost much!"

The Outer City isn't as convenient as the Matrix. Languages from various races require translators, even languages from other countries on Water Blue Star need translator assistance.

"This isn't right!" Li Zheng pulled out the translator from his ear, puzzled: "Has this thing broken? The Chinese earlier was far from standard, yet it didn't translate it for me?"