Xuan He Yi looked up at Gu Ya and said, "I already told you, you are Gu Xing Chi."
"Tell me the process!" Gu Ya said calmly.
Xuan He Yi sighed and said, "Before cultivating Xiao Lang's clone, I spent a fortune to bring in Xian Xia's top bio-geneticist, your father, Gu Hui, from Zhuo Yuan City."
"Only after your father disappeared did I discover that he had another identity."
"The unique mechanical behavior and human consciousness data expert in all of Xian Xia."
Gu Ya frowned, the name so convoluted.
"Simply put, it's researching the uploading of human consciousness to data terminals for eternal life."
Gu Ya stared at Xuan He Yi and said, "What happened next? Where did he go? Why did I lose my memory?"
Xuan He Yi shrugged slightly and said, "Who knows."
"While researching Xiao Lang's clone, he was right under my nose, secretly researching consciousness uploading, and making rapid progress."
"It was only after he disappeared that I discovered it was because of you."
"A report he left behind stated that his son possessed a special ability."
"Only he knew what your specific abilities were."
Xuan He Yi sighed and continued, "Ceng Mei's clone was never successful."
"But he helped me successfully cultivate Xiao Lang's clone and also trained a group of top bio-geneticists for me."
"So, let him be."
"After he left, you and your sister both showed abnormalities."
"The most obvious symptoms were forgetfulness, forgetting things that had just happened, and constant high fever."
Gu Ya said resentfully, "So you abandoned us."
Xuan He Yi nodded and said, "To me, you were both useless. Why keep you?"
Hearing Xuan He Yi's words, Gu Ya wished he could strangle him to death right now.
Xuan He Yi suddenly remembered and said, "Ah, I almost forgot. Your bank account receives 300 white star coins every month, which I arranged. I was quite merciful, wasn't I?"
"I never expected that the seeds I sowed would bear bitter fruit."
"You two were both my test subjects, and now, hehe..."
Gu Ya was not swayed by his words. Instead, he calmly thought for a moment and asked, "Zeng Lang has been successfully cultivated, why continue to create clones?"
Xuan He Yi glanced at Yu Hang, who was still unconscious, and chuckled, "Kid, do you know what war has brought to this country?"
"Not to mention the major ones, the sheer population decline alone is enough to make Xian Xia fall."
Gu Ya asked coldly, "Is this your intention?"
Xuan He Yi nodded, sighed, and said, "No, it's the intention of those who can destroy the Tian Xuan Group with a flick of their fingers."
"And it's not just my Xuan clan doing this. The famous giant conglomerates in Wu He City are all doing it."
"Do you know? In Wu He City, one out of every ten thousand people is a clone."
"If the Tian Xuan Group falls, another 'Tian Xuan' will appear."
"For humanity to win wars, we must rely on technology and our own strength."
"Don't talk to me about ethics. In the face of national survival, ethics is worthless."
Gu Ya said fiercely, "So you're a good person who understands the bigger picture?"
Xuan He Yi sneered and said, "Good person? How can you say such a childish thing?"
"There are no good or bad people in this world, only interests and the motives for pursuing them."
"War is interest, and peace is too."
"Interest is humanity's most instinctive desire."
Gu Ya stood up straight and said calmly, "Then I will personally destroy this dirty interest!"
"I will personally meet that person you mentioned!"
"War, peace, country, and interest should not be like this."
"Accept death. This is the evil fruit you yourself have sown."
"Gu Ya!" Zeng Lang suddenly called out.
Gu Ya turned to look, and Zeng Lang looked at him with the same calmness.
"Someone has to bear all of this," Zeng Lang said.
"What the higher-ups mean is what God means. They won't just ignore this."
Gu Ya turned back to re-examine Zeng Lang and said, "I didn't expect you to betray me in the end."
"This is not betrayal," Zeng Lang stood up and said steadily, "It's assessing the situation."
"To preserve Xian Xia's foundation, population is the primary factor."
Gu Ya sneered and said, "Why are you becoming more and more like your 'father'?"
Zeng Lang said calmly, "You misunderstand me."
Gu Ya narrowed his eyes, anger rising from his heart, and said, "Zeng Lang, I think you want to get the Tian Xuan Group and regain your Xuan clan's top position?"
"I never expected you to play such a big game!"
"Using me, my friends, and the Proletarian Alliance as pawns, and then reaping the benefits."
"Fine, you still have the blood of the Xuan clan flowing in your veins. You are all treacherous schemers, despicable people."
"Kill Xuan He Yi, and then I'll deal with you!"
With that, Gu Ya raised his fist and aimed it at Xuan He Yi.
Xuan He Yi calmly closed his eyes. In his mind, he suddenly heard that cry, "Dad!"
His son had been resurrected before him.
What a happy moment that was.
He smiled, awaiting the judgment that was bound to come.
Gu Ya's fist slammed down heavily.
The moment everyone had anticipated was blocked by Zeng Lang's body.
Gu Ya instantly drew his crimson light sword and pointed it at Zeng Lang's neck, saying, "Do you have anything to say before you die?"
Zeng Lang looked at Gu Ya calmly and said, "Killing can never change people's hearts."
"The Tian Xuan Group has fallen, and the higher-ups will support other families."
"One person's strength is limited."
"If you let me return to Tian Xuan, I will contact other families and communicate with the higher-ups as soon as possible to jointly stop research on clones."
"Let them rethink and draft other methods to restore the population."
Gu Ya said calmly, "So this is your grand plan?"
Zeng Lang sighed and said, "You still misunderstand me, Gu Ya. I hate the upper city more than you do."
"I will retake the Tian Xuan Group as the representative of the Proletarian Alliance and expand the Proletarian Alliance's industries."
"Let more poor people enjoy good treatment."
"And you will be the actual controller behind the Tian Xuan Group."
"I am willing to work for you under your supervision."
Gu Ya stared into Zeng Lang's eyes, trying to discern any discrepancy in his expression.
But Zeng Lang's eyes were so sincere and clear, without any reservations.
Gu Ya sighed and said, "I hope you keep your word."
Zeng Lang asked, "How do you want to deal with these two people?"
Gu Ya put away his light sword, turned towards Xuan Lie, grabbed him by the neck, and said fiercely, "Your sins are heinous. Death is the only way to appease the public outrage!"
With that, he tightened his grip,
Xuan Lie's neck snapped. He struggled twice and then died.
Gu Ya stood up and asked, "So, should I call you Zeng Lang, Xuan Lang, or...?"
Zeng Lang smiled happily at Gu Ya and said, "My mother was the number one mecha female warrior of Cai Hua City, Zeng Yi Yao. Her blood flows in me. Even if this memory is false, I will accept my destiny."
"Just as my mother hoped, I finally feel happy now."
Gu Ya walked back to Xuan He Yi's side and said, "As for you, you should thank Zeng Lang. He saved you."
"Do what you need to do and then disappear from my sight, never to appear in public again."
"I will keep an eye on you. If you dare to do anything bad again, no one can save you!"
...
Inside the Lie Huang Company building, it was deathly silent.
As Gu Ya and the others led Xuan He Yi out of the building, several staff members ran up to inquire, but Xuan He Yi fobbed them off.
The next day, all the news in Wu He City reported the following:
[Tian Xuan Group holds a press conference: Xuan He Yi announces immediate resignation as the head of Tian Xuan Group, transferring leadership to the former fourth son of the Xuan clan, now a member of the Proletarian Alliance, Zeng Lang]
[Proletarian Alliance officially takes over Tian Xuan Group]
[Zeng Lang returns to the top position of the Xuan clan, renaming Xuan clan to Zeng clan]
[Head of Tian Xuan Group Zeng Lang announces that Tian Xuan Group will be renamed Gu Lang Group]
"Wouldn't Tian Lang Group be more natural? What does this 'Gu' mean?"
"It probably means retro, nostalgic. I heard Zeng's mother died unjustly, and Zeng Lang still misses his mother. What a good child!"
"This is a classic revenge drama! The abandoned son of the Xuan clan who just had an accident a few days ago has now become the head of the Zeng clan! It's inspiring."
"Not only that, but according to rumors, the fourth daughter of Yu Lin Long Sheng Group was so angered that she was hospitalized, blaming her mother for being autocratic and snobbish..."
[Head of Yu Lin Long Sheng Group Yu Bo Long announces the reinstatement of the engagement between his fourth daughter Yu Ling Yun and Zeng Lang]
[Zeng Lang unilaterally breaks off the engagement]
[Zeng Lang solemnly announces that he will work with the Security Department to thoroughly investigate Xuan Lie's numerous crimes, providing justice to the victims' families, and announces that each victim's family will receive a considerable慰问金 (consolation fee)]
...
In the quiet campus, Gu Ya and Zeng Lang sat side by side on a bench, looking up at the dappled light through the treetops.
Zeng Lang said faintly, "I put him in the countryside to raise pigs. You don't mind, do you?"
"Don't mention him to me. If you hadn't stopped me, I would have killed him long ago!"
"Haha, also, I've sent people to find information on the women that beast harmed. I've decided to erect a victim memorial in Wu He City, with the beast's statue kneeling before the memorial forever."
"It's not satisfying enough. If you ask me, we should distribute that beast's flesh to the families of each victim for them to dispose of as they wish."
"It's too bloody, but this method is quite good. Uh, is it illegal?"
Gu Ya turned his head and gave Zeng Lang a meaningful, mischievous smile.
Zeng Lang understood and also smiled mischievously.
Gu Ya suddenly saw two graceful figures in the distance, looking expectantly.
He sighed, patted Zeng Lang's shoulder, and said, "Ah, there's something I originally wanted to say to Liu Feng."
"After all, his name has 'Feng' in it, but I think you're more suitable now."
Zeng Lang looked at Gu Ya in confusion and asked, "What?"
Gu Ya smiled and said, "A strong wind should have ambitions as vast as the blue sky." Speaking, Gu Ya gestured towards the distance.
Zeng Lang turned to look. Wei Ping and Jiang Ting Yue were standing in the distance, smiling and waving at him.
"Alas, the wind blows, and the fragrance of flowers follows," Zeng Lang murmured helplessly.
Gu Ya smiled, waved his hand, and turned to leave, saying, "Don't forget your promise."
"From now on, our road ahead is still long."