The male supporting character was actually myself.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Lin Ruochu followed the professional team and stepped into the Valley of Heroes once again.

At the same time, Lin Xiaoyun was also taken to a residence that had been prepared in advance on the territory of M Technology Company by people sent by Jiang Chen and protected.

Apart from the original male lead, Si Anrui, not yet getting into character, everything is under Jiang Chen's control.

"Congratulations on crossing the Valley of Heroes and arriving at my secret base. I have four keys here, but each person can only take one."

In the cozy room, an angel holds four identical, exquisite keys that sparkle in her hands.

Each of them took a key. Lin Ruochu asked softly, both excited and uneasy, "Doctor, what exactly is your relationship with Xiaoyun and me?"

The angel blinked, revealing subtle human-like expressions on her face, and sighed softly, "Ruochu, you're most afraid of snakes. Since you were able to bravely face your fear and leap forward at the last moment in Warriors' Canyon, it means you've truly grown up and have enough courage to understand the truth."

Dr. Ye Zhaoqiu's remaining consciousness paused for a few seconds, and he said softly, "Actually, you are another version of me."

Lin Ruochu: !!!

Jiang Chen: ? ? ?

“Back then, Ji Linyan, Jiang You, and I grew up together and went to school together. We were very close. I always thought I would develop feelings for one of them and go from school uniforms to wedding dresses. But things didn’t go as planned. The action-oriented Jiang You was the first to leave to start a technology company; and Ji Linyan proposed to me, but I always felt that something was missing between us and I didn’t say yes.”

As it turns out, my sixth sense was absolutely right; if I had married him back then, I might not have even had a chance to escape.

Later, they got married and had children one after another. I also realized that my heart wasn't set on family and marriage, but I still longed to have a child of my own. So I used my own cells to recombine and modify the genes in gene cloning technology, and eventually got two embryos, one for you and one for Xiaoyun.

This technology also benefited from the help of Ji Linyan, whose current G Technology Company was formerly a genetically modified research institute.

But only I know your and Xiaoyun's secret. Even Ji Linyan, who provided the information, doesn't know I raised two children. I'm so glad it didn't implicate you. You both grew up under my special arrangement, and you're much more outstanding than I was back then. The new generation, after genetic modification, can be even more beautiful, smarter, and more excellent.

Originally, I planned to include this in the world-transformation plan, but unfortunately, some of the data was stolen by Ji Linyan. The current plan to develop the game pod is probably an extension of that data.

"Meow meow~" The fluffy ball of fur, perched on its host's shoulder and eating melon seeds, couldn't help but mutter softly, "The setting of the mission world is so wild? How come they made a trash protagonist like Si Anrui, and all that talk about redemption and other nonsense? Just digging into the mysteries of the female lead Lin Ruochu could be a sci-fi blockbuster!"

After answering one question, the angel turned to Jiang Chen and said, "It's your turn to ask a question. I can answer one more for you."

The mechanism is very fair: each person takes a key and asks one question.

"Is Lin Ruochu the successor chosen by Dr. Ye Zhaoqiu?"

A satisfied smile appeared on the angel's face. "From a personal perspective, I naturally hope that a newer, younger, and more outstanding version of myself will take over the legacy and inherit the core technology developed to strive for the transformation of the world."

But that doesn't mean she's indispensable.

I considered many factors and set up a very difficult puzzle, firstly to test Ruochu's abilities, and secondly to select someone more outstanding than her. If it's her, that would be ideal; but if someone more suitable and outstanding comes along, I won't hesitate to use them.

"Oh ho!" The little white cat licked its paws and pouted. "Si Anrui only managed to convince the Doctor that he was more suitable than the female lead by relying on his intelligence-lowering aura. But now he's stuck outside and definitely can't get in. Host, let's hurry up and let him redeem himself for his mistakes. We can't let him have another chance to mess with others."

After answering the question, the angel disappeared.

Lin Ruochu looked at him with gratitude, feeling even more favorably disposed towards the trustworthy successor of M Technology Company. "Thank you for asking me the questions I wanted to know."

Next time I complete the game, I'd like to ask about clues regarding the puzzle in the second level. You can refer to my answer and adjust your question accordingly.

"I'd like to postpone the next clearance for two more days." Jiang Chen was still sitting on the carpet by the small bed, smiling at her gently. "What we need to do next is figure out how to get you out of this cage. Can you tell me about the specific situation on your end?"

Chapter Twenty-Six: Impossible to Guard Against

"This is the room the company prepared for its undercover employees." The plainclothes security guard drove Lin Xiaoyun to the towering high-rise area on the edge of the inner city, led him into a building, took the elevator to the thirtieth floor, opened a small studio apartment of only about thirty square meters, and handed him the key. "Your sister should have told you what to do."

Lin Xiaoyun glanced into the room; the decor was very realistic.

The slightly messy but fairly clean room looked like it had actually been lived in by a teenager who played video games every day; there were even some game blueprints and promotional materials pinned to the table and walls.

"Seeing that your information doesn't match your identity at all, M Technology Company will definitely conduct a thorough investigation." The other party glanced at the gaming helmet in his hand with slight concern and said coldly, "We can't help you at all, but we hope your sister can cooperate with you."

After saying that, he handed over the bulging folder. "This is a new identity that the company has urgently created for you. You still have time to familiarize yourself with it so you don't give yourself away. That's all I can do to help you. I wish you all the best in your work."

After taking the file bag, seeing the other person turn to leave, Lin Xiaoyun asked with a grin, "Do you feel anxious about the fate of the other person?"

My sister has worked tirelessly for G Technology Company, spending so much time and effort developing Jingzhe. Just when she was successfully targeted by M Technology Company, Ji Linyan didn't dare to utter a single word for fear of being discovered and having his undercover agents wiped out. So he sent my sister, a senior technical executive, to infiltrate the company.

Well, my sister took on the responsibility without saying a word.

I had just cleared Treasure Island, and the second level hadn't even appeared yet, when I was taken hostage and brought out.

How should I put it? Is G Technology Company too cowardly, or does it simply not treat its employees like human beings?

"What's done is done. Instead of complaining, you should think about how to get through this and protect yourself." The middle-aged man with a resolute face stood opposite him, but his eyes glanced subtly into the room. He said in a low voice, "You can only be safe if you can fool your sister at M Technology Company. Don't overthink things or talk nonsense. Hurry up and familiarize yourself with your new identity."

He turned and left, closing the door behind him.

Lin Xiaoyun kept replaying that cryptic look in her mind; clearly, the other person was hinting at something.

"Ugh, this is such a headache!" He sighed, went inside, sat on the sofa, opened the file folder, took out his new identity documents, and looked at them carefully.

What else could it imply?

Given Ji Linyan's nature, he must have installed comprehensive surveillance equipment in the room, and it's even very likely that he tampered with the file folder given to him to ensure that he was under close surveillance by G Technology Company.

After reviewing the information and familiarizing himself with the room layout, Lin Xiaoyun noticed three suspicious locations, but he could only act according to the situation and dared not make any rash moves.

After making sure he wouldn't arouse suspicion from G Technology, he put on the helmet, entered the game, and sent an email to the email address his sister had given him.

"I'm Lisa, the contact person temporarily in charge of the company's relevant accounts." After receiving the email, the female secretary contacted Lin Xiaoyun immediately and sent her a list of new accounts. "Your sister changed her account and is also contacting me. She hasn't changed to any other new accounts yet and is online, so you should be able to contact her."

If you cannot reach them, please come to the pomelo repair shop in the western part of Cloud Island.

The repair shop will temporarily serve as a base of operations, a transit point to ensure the safety of all team members' new accounts, equipment, and supplies. We can wait for her here.

Jiang Chen bought this repair shop when he first entered the mission world, originally intending to provide some assistance to Si Suduan. However, it was not used in subsequent developments, so he temporarily operated it as a covert business.

Given that only a few close confidants were aware of the acquisition process, which was more secretive than other contact points, Jiang Chen used the Yuzi Repair Shop as a transit point and contact point. All team members' new accounts would report here to receive their corresponding equipment.

Lin Xiaoyun sent several messages to the new account but received no reply, so she had no choice but to follow the detailed map provided by Lisa to the Yuzi Repair Shop to wait.

After Jiang Chen and the others cleared customs on Treasure Island, they gathered in a room on the third floor of the repair shop to discuss how to deceive G Technology Company's surveillance and bring Lin Xiaoyun to M Technology Company's territory for safekeeping.

In comparison, picking up Lin Ruochu is much simpler. All she needs to do is create the illusion that she is in the game and staying in the villa, then sneak out of the basement and reach the outskirts of the villa area by waterway before the other party notices. Jiang Chen and his men can then meet her there.

After developing a comprehensive backup plan and confirming there were no further mishaps, I exited the game and began the operation.

The rescue plan progressed smoothly starting with Lin Xiaoyun. After all, Jiang Chen personally took charge, and even the dialogue was rehearsed. Ji Linyan personally watched the interaction between the two sides in front of the monitor and did not find anything unusual.

"Heh, Jiang Chen, you're still too green!" He let out a long breath and leaned back in his chair. A cunning smile appeared on his pampered but aged face.

The man surnamed Jiang was very cautious. He questioned and investigated Yao Yao's account, the situation of Jingzhe, the registration of fake identity accounts, interpersonal relationships, and other aspects in great detail. However, the old Jiang was still cunning and had already made thorough preparations to ensure that no matter what, he could not find any problems.

Lin Ruochu couldn't bear to see her precious younger brother have any problems, so she gave him very detailed instructions to ensure that Lin Xiaoyun could pass the identity verification smoothly and get into the car of their M Technology Company with Jiang Chen.

No matter how clever they were, they could never have imagined that the guards had tampered with Lin Xiaoyun's body on the way to the rented apartment.

From the moment the connection was successful, Lin Xiaoyun was a pawn that I had planted in M ​​Technology Company.

Although Jiang Chen was still somewhat wary of him and didn't say much, after dropping him off at his place, she told him to rest first and start the mission the next day. However, their discussion and analysis of the second puzzle in the car gave Ji Linyan a lot of inspiration.

"Based on the information they revealed about the puzzle, and combined with my understanding of Ye Zhaoqiu... the second level is very likely located underground in the Qilin Temple!" He squinted and pondered for a long time before finally figuring out the key to the puzzle. He quickly got up, pushed open the hidden door next to his office, and entered his private game room.

Ji Linyan's gaming chair is more comfortable and luxurious, almost like a half-finished gaming pod.

Eager to put on his helmet and log into his account, Ji Linyan gathered a group of gaming experts and rushed to the Qilin Temple with the key he had forced Lin Ruochu to hand over. He wanted to take advantage of the gap while M Technology Company was busy grabbing the remaining keys for the first level and try to pass the level first.

If things can be connected, everyone will be happy.

Even if you can't pass the level, you still have Lin Ruochu as a backup, so you're not at a loss either way!

"That's the beauty of the virtual world." Ji Linyan's virtual avatar was a green giant, strong and incredibly powerful, full of wild beauty, which gave him great psychological satisfaction in his weak and aging reality.

No matter how bad your physical condition is in real life, as long as you enter the virtual game world, you can stay young forever and fight all over the world without worrying about being burdened by your physical body. The temptation of the digital life immortality path is just too great!

"Chirp?" The tiny tail-ball clone, having finished rummaging through the computer data in the chairman's office, hopped in and saw Ji Linyan wearing a helmet. It happily jumped up and began copying data from the game helmet...

"Buzz buzz buzz!" The little white cat, which was dozing on its host's shoulder, suddenly twitched a few times. It rubbed its eyes with its paws to sort out the text messages it had received, and then exclaimed in surprise: "Host, the tail ball clone sent an urgent message - Ji Linyan installed a listening device on Lin Xiaoyun, and it has discovered the saved audio data!"

You guys need to be careful. If things get too bad, get him a machine that blocks all models, and then slowly examine his body!

Jiang Chen, who had just re-entered the game and was about to switch accounts, turned to look at Lin Xiaoyun's virtual avatar upon hearing this, "Did you have any contact with anyone on your way to the rented house? My undercover agent sent back a message that Ji Linyan has installed a listening device on you, and even knows exactly where you are right now."

Lin Xiaoyun: !!!

Fortunately, they had worried about their identity information being tampered with, so the two sides didn't communicate much along the way, and even staged a discussion about the second puzzle.

Upon arriving at his residence, he immediately locked the documents in a safe to ensure they could not be used properly. He then took a shower and changed his clothes before finally relaxing. Who would have thought that the man surnamed Ji had a backup plan that was impossible to guard against!

“Oh no, the listening device might be in my stomach…” After thinking about the whole process carefully, Lin Xiaoyun’s face immediately turned pale. “As soon as I went out, they handed me a mask to wear, but that mask had a very pungent smell, and I started coughing as soon as I got in the car.”

Someone handed me a bottle of water, and I was very careful to make sure the cap hadn't been opened before I unscrewed it and took only a small sip.

Could some miniature listening devices have been washed away by the water at that time?

Lin Ruochu looked at her younger brother with great concern, "G Technology Company is very strong in AI control technology. There were rumors recently that they created nanorobots that can enter the bloodstream to clear blood clots. If it's something that small, it's very likely that it will lurk in your body. What should we do?"

"There's no time to lose, you have to get out of here immediately!" Jiang Chen suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "I know what G Technology Company is up to! The data sent back by the undercover agent does include a controllable nanorobot project, but it's still under development and hasn't been successful yet."

If a test subject is secretly implanted into Xiao Yun's body, she can not only act as Ji Linyan's human surveillance agent but also provide him with a large amount of experimental data. Once the experimental project becomes controllable, he can control it to kill people invisibly at any time!

I'll make the arrangements right away; we need to take a two-pronged approach.

Xiao Yun must immediately enter the safe room to isolate all signals and prevent any potential nanobot test subjects from receiving signals and harming him; at the same time, you need to be picked up from the villa area as soon as possible, Ji Linyan has gone mad.

If he can use this experimental product on Xiaoyun, he could potentially use it on everyone!

"Perhaps you, Ruochu, have already been infected without even knowing it. I need to have someone check G Technology's internal records to see how many nanorobot prototypes have actually been produced. If they've implanted these prototypes into patients through hospitals, the consequences would be unimaginable..."

The little ball of fluff was completely bewildered. Wasn't this a story about a gamer's redemption through gaming and overcoming challenges?

Ever since the scriptwriting team completely gave up, it seems like everything has gone off track and is heading in a bizarre direction.

Forget about AI these days, even nanorobot prototypes have appeared. Are we about to start another world war?

"I...I'll have the tailball clone check the nanobot data right away!" It stood up, shook its fur, and stammered nervously. The main problem was that there were truly tiny things that could run inside blood vessels, things that even its auxiliary system couldn't see!

What if the host is also threatened?

It's terrifying that G Technology has mastered this technology. They could put one in anyone who goes to the hospital, and if they wanted someone to die, they could cause a sudden heart attack... Nanobots can clear blood clots, so they could naturally be ordered to create them too, right?

The situation suddenly became very urgent. After discussing their strategy, Lin Ruochu quit the game, took off her helmet, and rushed from her first-floor room to the basement without looking back.

At the same time, Jiang Chen ordered the Soul Artifact to instantly cut and destroy the surrounding firearms to ensure they could not be fired. Then, protecting Lin Ruchu, he ran wildly through the basement secret passage to the simple underground pool.

The thoughtful Lin Xiaoyun even prepared diving equipment.

Lin Ruochu quickly dressed and jumped into the water, swimming along the current towards the river outside the villa area. In order to successfully connect, she went downstream and rushed towards the slum.

Jiang Chen personally piloted the helicopter, adjusting its position and chasing after them under the combined first-person perspective of the Soul Weapon.

The moment Lin Xiaoyun took off his helmet, he was escorted to the safe house. After all signal connections were cut off, a full-body scan was performed in an attempt to find the classified equipment hidden on his body.