Shi Qing's entire body stiffened. The thought of rushing up in an instant made his mind chaotic.

Was he really just a clone?

A clone of himself?

And that … was himself?

Then what exactly was he now?

In the next moment, more thoughts that he didn't dare to imagine before surged up. It was as if all the hidden scars were torn open in an instant. It was bloody and horrible to look at.

He couldn't communicate with Qin Mo. Was it because he wasn't the real Shi Qing?

It had been more than ten days, but Qin Mo hadn't come to look for him. Was it because he wasn't himself?

Qin Mo had found Shi Qing a long time ago, but Shi Qing was the real Shi Qing and not his clone.

Yes, after transmigrating so many times, excluding the time when he sealed his memories, Qin Mo had almost always found him immediately.

This time, it had been more than half a month. It had really never happened before.

If he hadn't found him a long time ago, why would it take so long?

But if he wasn't Shi Qing, then what was he?

He existed, his consciousness was clear, he had all his memories, he had feelings, he remembered his parents, he remembered Qin Mo. Love, friendship, family, he had all of them. He wasn't a dead thing, and he wasn't a light smoke that would disappear at any time.

But why … Why did everything he knew deny his existence?

At this moment, Shi Qing finally experienced the pain of being a clone.

They had the memories of humans and their past. All the memories of their previous lives were engraved in their minds. Their loved ones, their friends, the ones they loved deeply, the ones they loved, the ones they liked, and even the ones they hated. Everything was clearly imprinted in their minds.

But suddenly, one day, all of this no longer belonged to them.

They watched as' they 'had all of this, but they were cruelly stripped away.

Parents wouldn't give them love, lovers wouldn't hug them intimately, friends wouldn't share their experiences with them … Because they were just a clone — a mass-produced, low-cost industrial product.

All the experiences and past that represented their existence once again proved that they didn't exist.

Because all of this belonged to 'someone else'.

Or to put it mildly, it belonged to the past you.

But the past you were you. What exactly are you now?

***

Previously, Shi Qing had been able to face it calmly. However, when he really saw Qin Mo and 'himself' together, he was immediately defeated.

He thought he would never be able to leave Qin Mo, and he thought Qin Mo would never let him go.

He was his system. He was his host.

They would be bound together forever. They would only have each other.

But now, he was being pulled away.

And his opponent was himself.

How absurd.

How laughable.

Shi Qing felt that her heart was about to stop beating.

If he really wasn't himself, what else could he do?

He completely understood those clones who worked obediently in the mines.

It wasn't that they didn't want to resist, but what was the point of resisting?

Who should he rebel against?

Rushing over to confront him?

Or was it to go against those whom he loved deeply?

Shi Qing didn't need to talk about them. Just the thought of her falling out with Qin Mo made her feel as though the world was falling apart. She felt as though she had fallen into an ice cellar.

He couldn't do it. It was impossible.

So … he could only stay there.

Work, work, day after day. He was extremely tired. The heavy physical strength and the constant repetition made his brain unable to think and gradually numb. In the end, he lost himself until he died.

Shi Qing couldn't help but shiver. The fear that rose from the bottom of his heart made his mind on the verge of collapse.

After more than ten days of non-stop searching and releasing his divine consciousness for a long time, he had consumed too much spiritual energy.

His cultivation was very high. It was definitely above all the humans in this world. However, it didn't mean that he was inexhaustible.

Such a high-intensity overdraft of spiritual energy had already made his body tired. At this time, he saw such a scene and confirmed such a fact. He really couldn't take it anymore.

His body swayed. Shi Qing barely managed to hold on. His face was pale as he looked across.

He looked at 'Shi Qing' and then looked at Qin Mo.

Qin Mo habitually stroked 'Shi Qing's' neck. The young man shrank back slightly. Then, he raised his head and smiled at him.

Shi Qing never thought that he would see himself from such an angle.

He also didn't understand that the way he looked at Qin Mo was like this.

It was as if he was the only person in the world.

He lowered his eyes slightly, hiding the emotions in his eyes. Qin Mo had already noticed his appearance.

The gaze that was cast over was unfamiliar and cold. It made Shi Qing's heart turn cold.

He had seen Qin Mo's gaze before. His host looked at everyone except him with this expression.

Cold and distant. There was no emotion in that pair of black eyes.

Shi Qing used to be complacent because of this. He thought that he was special, the only one who lived in Qin Mo's heart.

There was even a subtle sense of happiness.

But now, it had all become a joke.

'Shi Qing' also noticed him.

The young man walked over quickly. He looked at Shi Qing and sized him up with interest.

After looking for more than a minute, he retracted his gaze. He turned to Qin Mo and said with a smile, "It's unbelievable. Although I knew it could be replicated, I didn't expect it to be so similar. It's too similar."

Qin Mo didn't even look at Shi Qing. His gaze fell on the young man from beginning to end.

'Shi Qing' turned to look at Shi Qing again. He smiled and asked, "Why are you here?

Are you looking for me? "

Shi Qing looked at him. He didn't know how to answer. He couldn't control himself. His gaze seemed to have its own consciousness. It kept wanting to move to Qin Mo. He wanted to look at him. He had been away from him for too long. He really missed him.

But Qin Mo didn't look at him.

His expression didn't escape 'Shi Qing'. 'Shi Qing' looked at him. The smile on his face slowly disappeared.

"I know. You're here to look for Qin Mo."

Shi Qing still didn't say anything. He couldn't imagine how to talk to himself.

And … himself. What was he thinking now?

The high level of physical exhaustion and the intense impact on his mind made Shi Qing unable to think. He even ignored many details that he should have noticed.

He just wanted to return to Qin Mo's side. He just wanted to talk to Qin Mo. Or, he just wanted Qin Mo to look at him.

But he couldn't go back. Qin Mo already had him.

He wasn't Shi Qing. He wasn't Qin Mo's system. He wasn't the person in Qin Mo's heart.

But … what exactly was he?

In his previous life, the meaning of his existence had completely disappeared from him.

He couldn't return to his parents and family. He couldn't see his best friends anymore. He was dead. He was already dead.

Then, he was lucky to have a whole new world.

And in this new world, there was only one person.

Qin Mo. He only had Qin Mo.

But now, he wasn't even himself anymore.

Shi Qing's thoughts were in a mess. Countless thoughts collided violently. There was a huge gap. A strong sense of despair attacked him. Until a clear voice reached his ears. Instantly, it grabbed his heart.

"You're very lost and helpless, right?

You're not me anymore. You've lost everything you have. "

"Do you want to change back to yourself?

Not a clone. Not an abandoned burden. You're a person. "

"Change back to Shi Qing. Change back to yourself. Regain what you have."

This originally familiar voice suddenly lowered. There was an unfamiliar hoarseness. "Kill yourself. If you die, you can come back. You can merge with me and become me!"

Death?

If he died, he would return to the past?

If he died, he could change back to himself?

But if he died … would he still exist?

What's more …

Suicide?!

Shi Qing was suddenly shocked. He raised his head abruptly and looked at the person in front of him.

Black hair and black eyes. They were so similar that it was like looking into a mirror.

This was him. It was indeed him. But he … how could he say such a thing?

How could he bewitch a person to commit suicide?

How could he have such vicious thoughts?

The details that had been missed because of the huge impact suddenly became clear.

He was a clone. But he was still Shi Qing. He was himself. His thoughts couldn't be changed.

If he was really a clone, then as the original Shi Qing, he definitely wouldn't let his clone die in despair.

So what if it was a black clone?

Since he created him, he definitely wouldn't abandon him!

So what if it was a chaotic experience and a boring job?

If he didn't even have the courage to bear this memory, what kind of person was he?

His confused eyes gradually became clear. Shi Qing forced himself to pull himself together. This wasn't him!

This person definitely wasn't him!

As soon as he turned the corner, he quickly discovered more differences. A person could be replicated. But what about a bracelet?

Could his food storage bracelet be replicated?

Even in the system's store, this thing was unique!

With the technology of this world, it was definitely impossible to make it.

He turned his head abruptly and looked at Qin Mo.

Qin Mo had been deceived. He wanted to tell him that this person wasn't Shi Qing. He was!

However, before he could open his mouth, the spacious courtyard suddenly darkened. Dark clouds covered the sky, causing sand and rocks to roll about, and the blazing day instantly became boundlessly dark.

Immediately after, a wave of majestic pressure came from all directions, causing the three people's expressions to change drastically.

'Shi Qing' and Qin Mo were shocked and surprised. As for Shi Qing, his heart was beating wildly.

It wasn't just a simple call from the contract. He felt incomparably familiar. It was so familiar that it was impossible to fake a strong consciousness.

The moment he was wrapped up gently and powerfully, Shi Qing knew that this was … his host, the real Qin Mo.

Before Shi Qing could turn his head, he was embraced by strong arms. He was tightly pressed against a firm chest. A familiar aura surrounded him. Shi Qing reached out and hugged the person who came. He didn't even need to look. He knew that this was his host, his Qin Mo!

Qin Mo hugged his waist and slowly stroked his back. His voice came from above. There was a hoarseness in his voice that hadn't been spoken for a long time. "I found you."