No strange things are allowed to evolve!

Because this "confusion," which seems to be on par with one's own "dedication" in both function and name, can exert a greater and more intense influence in the hands of the other party.

Research on "dedication" suggests that this stems from an enormous power gap between the two, even greater than the gap between a Level 1 Evolver and an ordinary person.

Very well, you're willing to play against me? Well then, I'll tolerate you for now!

Seeing that Jiang Shu had finally suffered a loss, the white-bearded doll squatted down in front of Jiang Shu with satisfaction and chuckled: "I can't let you lead me by the nose forever, can I? But don't worry, I have no ill intentions towards you. I just showed you a little after discovering your unique qualities."

As he spoke, he stuffed a pocket watch into Jiang Shu's hand: "Take it, it's what I promised you."

Just as Jiang Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that everything was over,

The white-bearded doll looked serious and said, "Just because I have no ill intentions towards you doesn't mean that others don't. You need to learn to control your 'sacrifice,' or trouble will come knocking on your door."

Jiang Shu paused for a moment: "Another experiment on human nature? Is this a warning?"

“No, this is a warning.” The white-bearded doll stood up and helped Jiang Shu into the truck. “Also, let me remind you of something: the Doctor has been watching you ever since you left the lab. Be careful.”

"I know."

"You know?" The white-bearded doll was taken aback, then nodded with a smile, as if he had thought of something. "Looks like I'm in for another good show."

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Shu still asked, "What about the creative craftsmen?"

"If you don't tell, and I don't tell, she'll never know."

White-bearded doll with hands on hips:

"If you're asking whether this is fair to her, I can tell you, considering your performance, that she provided me with so much pleasure, so naturally I won't treat her unfairly. Afterwards, she'll go to where she belongs with a sense of relief."

In fact, she was already terminally ill, just like her father and brother. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't be alive today.

As for the rest of the kingdom, I mean the puppets and those killed by them, do you remember the yellow sand outside the castle? Do you really think a fire could burn it down like that?

They were already facing a massive sandstorm; everyone was going to die. Using them as characters in my script was just making use of them; I have no interest in massacres.”

"Okay." Jiang Shu didn't say anything more: "Then let's leave it at that."

boom!

The car door closed.

Watching the truck gradually disappear from view, the white-bearded doll clicked its tongue softly.

"Lust... they really are all sentimental creatures."

......

When Jiang Shu opened his eyes again, he was back inside the truck.

I heard four clear breaths beside me.

Everything returned to the state it was in when we first left the lab and got into the car.

In the darkness, Jiang Shu stroked the pocket watch he had just received.

A string of gibberish appeared in front of him—

The deceased's pocket watch

[Level: Catastrophe]

[Description: The pocket watch carried by a traveler who wanders between hatcheries keeps ticking, leading the traveler to believe he has gained immortality. However, he is already a member of the undead...]

[How to use: Press the button on the pocket watch, and time in the current timeline will freeze for one second. The holder will be unaffected.]

[Restriction: Can be used once every 24 hours]

[Note: Please make sure you grasp that one second when the deity calibrates the time.]

It only lasts for one second, and there's a limit, so it's only a catastrophic event?

Jiang Shu recalled the white-bearded doll's reminder before he left and understood why he had given him this thing.

The other party has realized that the big-headed doll is causing trouble for them, and in their view, they need this thing to get out of their predicament.

He seemed genuinely interested in helping me, after I discovered the flaws in his script.

For some reason, Jiang Shu suddenly thought of someone—

bride.

The two gave Jiang Shu a surprisingly similar feeling, except that the white-bearded doll was not as easily fooled as the bride.

However, what really bothered Jiang Shu was the trouble mentioned by the white-bearded doll.

What does it mean when trouble comes knocking on your door?

What do "dedication" and "confusion," which seem to be of a similar rank, represent?

The situation seems to be getting more and more complicated.

Before Jiang Shu could sort out the massive and complex information, the truck suddenly stopped.

We've arrived at the creative workshop.

The scissor doll opened the door and stood respectfully by the car door, waiting for Jiang Shu to get off.

Jiang Shu composed himself and refocused on the present.

Other matters can wait; we can deal with them later. There are more important things to address right now.

The plan to thwart the doll revival kingdom and the complete loss of the doll-making techniques.

Back at the creative workshop, the first step of the plan has been successfully completed.

Jiang Shu jumped off the truck and landed steadily. He then grabbed the scissor doll that was about to move the five people's bodies into the workshop for preservation.

What are your orders?

The scissor doll nodded and bowed with curiosity and awe.

“I heard…” Jiang Shu patted the scissor doll on the shoulder: “You’ve always disliked Doraemon and wanted to overthrow him, haven’t you?”

The companions who were getting off the cart and the craftsmen who were pulling the cart all stopped what they were doing and looked at the two of them.

Looking around, the scissors doll was startled. Unable to figure out Jiang Shu's thoughts, he gave an ambiguous answer: "There are some complaints, but... well, it's not that serious. I'm a little scared that you're bringing this up here, Master."

"Don't be afraid." Jiang Shu waved his hand, comforting the scissor doll, "I'm giving you a chance now."

"Please stop teasing me; saying things like that will damage unity."

“I’m not just kidding.” Jiang Shu pointed to the bodies inside the truck: “These aren’t just ordinary bodies from the lab, but the bodies of our group. They’re the bodies that Doraemon would rather have a handsaw made my apprentice than return to me. You should know what it means for us to steal them, right?”

"Uh..." Even though the scissors doll was a doll, it still felt stiff all over.

“If you want unity, then I have no choice but to return you and these five bodies to him to avoid conflict between the workshop and him.”

Jiang Shu remained calm:

"But conversely, you can also be a little less united and pull off a big heist together. You have to consider whether this might be your only chance in this lifetime."

Well, that's the situation. The choice is yours, and I'll listen to you.

But... is the choice really mine?

Why didn't you tell me when you brought it out?!

The scissors doll stared at the five bodies inside the carriage; in its eyes, they were nothing more than five bombs.

Looking at Jiang Shu again, he swallowed hard.

Oh no, we've been set up by capital!

Chapter Thirty-Four: Jiang Shu's Tears

It was purely coincidental that Jiang Shu, in order to sneak into the laboratory and find his and his companions' bodies, chose the scissors doll, which he had always disliked and disliked.

The second task that was launched was precisely to completely crack down on the "big-headed dolls".

Jiang Shu was, after all, an outsider, and his tenure lasted only one day. Although the craftsmen were influenced by the concept of "dedication" and were willing to serve him as their king, asking them to turn against the Big Head Dolls was clearly not within the scope of unconditionally being good to Jiang Shu. In fact, it could be said that it went against their principles and was not something they could easily do.

But with the strong support of the scissors doll, things were different. He was a true veteran, knew the other managers' personalities all too well, and had a compelling reason to do so, so he would naturally do everything in his power to help Jiang Shu make this happen.

In this way, Jiang Shu wouldn't need to try to win over his only current ally—the artisans in the creative workshop—to help him. He only needed to create an opportunity to force the scissors doll to rebel, and then use its power to incite others.

So even though she couldn't return to her body, Jiang Shu still chose to take her body out of the laboratory.

He knew, of course, that the big-headed doll would find out immediately, and that was exactly the result he wanted. Although he didn't know why the big-headed doll, under the influence of "dedication," would rather let the handsaw doll recognize him as its teacher than return its body, the reason must be of great significance to it. After discovering that an important item was missing, he certainly wouldn't ignore it.

This became the bargaining chip for Jiang Shu's pressure scissor doll.

These considerations, aside from the part about "dedication," were instantly perceived by his companions.

Recalling Jiang Shu in the lab, saying he couldn't get any help from the workshop while telling everyone to take their bodies away...

How creepy!

Were they already setting up the scissors doll scheme back then?

Hot teacher, you rascal...

The scissors doll, on the other hand, had a stern face and remained silent.

Although it was said that the choice was given to him, Jiang Shu did not actually give him the right to choose.

He wasn't that noble in sacrificing himself for unity.

Furthermore, he only paid lip service to this unity; if things hadn't escalated to the point of no return, he would have been resentful for a long time.

Of course, he could also choose to absolve himself of responsibility and push all the blame onto Jiang Shu; he could think of that.

However, regardless of whether he personally arranged for Jiang Shu to be brought in, or whether Big Head Doll would believe that he had nothing to do with this matter, he simply didn't want to do it on his own.

Even though Jiang Shu had indeed caused him great suffering.

But he couldn't help but think:

Why did the brothel owner harm me, not others?

Because he knew I had always been dissatisfied with the doctor, he deliberately created this opportunity for me. Could that be considered a sign of valuing me?

"Well... there's no other way, is this the only thing we can do?"

He said those words with difficulty.

But the moment he made up his mind to do it, his hesitation and doubt vanished instantly.

It's clear now.

"If you're going to do it, do it thoroughly. Get rid of that annoying bastard completely!"

He said firmly, with a hint of excitement.

"You're very motivated." Jiang Shu was very satisfied; everything was going according to his plan.

He continued to encourage the scissor puppet, or rather, he dangled empty promises in its face.

“Very good. Before long, we will be able to carry out our great cause without any constraints, wholeheartedly, or undisturbed.”

"Yes!" The scissors doll believed it without a doubt.

Soon, in Jiang Shu's room.

All the managers gathered here at the beckoning of the scissors doll.

Their faces were serious, so solemn they looked like they could drip water.

Jiang Shu's four companions stood in a corner by the door against the wall, not participating in the discussion.

Firstly, they were not qualified to participate in the workshop's high-level discussions, and secondly, they had a strong psychological aversion to the worm specimens on the opposite wall.

"Has it... come to this?"

The hammer doll's hand, gripping the chair armrest, trembled slightly. In anger, it swung the hammer down hard, smashing it onto the bedside table.

Then the hammer head was flung under the bed, and he bent down and crawled in to look for it.

Jiang Shu glanced at his raised buttocks.

It seems like every time I see him, he's looking for a hammer, or he's either looking for a hammer or on his way to look for one...

Everyone was already used to this routine behavior, and no one complained. Their attention was completely drawn to the news that Jiang Shu and the scissor doll had brought back.

"It's true, it's true." The scissor doll gritted its teeth: "His laboratory has many fairy tale dolls that have already been trained, each of them can replace our work. The doctor has wanted to kick us out of the castle for a long time! You don't believe me, but don't you believe the Master?"

"this..."

The managers looked at each other in bewilderment.