LRAB Chapter 032 Cage, Embryo, Vessel
Chapter 032 Cage, Embryo, Vessel
Meng Shisan suddenly woke up.
In the past, if someone pressed him on this question, he would have thought they were crazy.
But now, knowing that people's thoughts, emotions, and even cognition can be controlled by some mysterious force, he is truly driven crazy.
Seeing Yang Jiu practically barging in his face, Meng Shisan asked, "Do you know who you are?"
"You've really gone mad!" Yang Jiu immediately concluded.
"It seems you don't know either." Meng Shisan shook his head in disappointment, muttering softly, "Why am I just me? Why am I only me?"
Seeing that he was thinking about the question very seriously, Yang Jiu did not provoke him further. Instead, he sat down next to him, thought for a moment, and said very seriously, "When I was very young, I actually asked myself this question as well."
At that time, I couldn't understand why it was me and not someone else.
Is this "I" this physical body, or an invisible and intangible soul, or perhaps a segment of consciousness deep within the brain?
Is this "I" a choice I made actively, or a compromise I made passively?
If "I" am a consciousness or a so-called soul, then what is the meaning of my physical body's existence?
Is it a cage that imprisons me, an embryo that nourishes me, or a vessel that holds me?
If my true form is this physical body, then what is the meaning of my consciousness's existence? To come and interfere in my world?
Therefore, "I" is itself a very vague question without an answer.
Perhaps "I" am simply a combination of body and consciousness, which is how I came to be who I am today.
As for who I am?
Is it important?
As long as you can still clearly perceive 'my' existence, it's unimportant. Only when you can no longer perceive 'my' existence will it truly matter.
At this moment, Yang Jiu resembled a philosopher.
Does he have a point?
It's hard to say, but Meng Shisan really took it to heart.
In particular, the discussion about cages, embryos, and vessels was a wake-up call for Meng Shisan.
He then asked, "If the physical body is a cage, what would happen to 'me' without this cage?"
"He'll die!" Yang Jiu said, hitting the nail on the head.
Meng Shisan shook his head: "Not necessarily. If the body is a cage, then who would most like to break free of this cage?"
It must be "me," because no one wants to be imprisoned.
"If the body is an embryo, then the one who most wants to protect the body is 'me' because he is still very weak?" Xie Linyuan, who had just arrived and heard these words, couldn't help but ask.
"Why did you come here?" Meng Shisan asked curiously when Xie Linyuan spoke.
Xie Linyuan plopped down and chuckled, "Someone from the bunker just delivered supplies, and I just finished receiving them. I was just about to let you know when I heard you two chatting so enthusiastically, so I listened a little longer. I hope I didn't disturb you?"
"What's there to say about disturbing you?" Yang Jiu said. "Let's continue our previous topic. What if the body is just a vessel?"
"Then the two are in a cooperative relationship," Meng Shisan immediately said. "Actually, I agree more with the latter two; the body is either a vessel or an embryo."
A cage would be terrifying.
"Actually, I don't agree that the body is a cage either," Xie Linyuan said. "You think this way because 'I' am conscious. If the body is a cage, then 'I' can completely control the body to do things..."
"I used to think about it," Yang Jiu said. "You see, I used to hear about so-and-so having no ideas, and I wondered if they were influenced by 'me'."
Does this indirectly confirm the fact that the physical body is a prison?
But upon further reflection, this is ultimately still a minority.
"It's hard to say," Xie Linyuan said after thinking for a moment. "I agree with Thirteen that an embryo or a vessel might be more suitable."
Especially the embryo.
You think, where is "I"? In the brain, and the human brain has less than one percent of its capacity developed.
What does this resemble? Doesn't it resemble a baby slowly growing?
Does this also indirectly confirm the theory that the body is an embryo?
Meng Shisan nodded: "I think so too. If it's just a vessel, then the body only serves a protective function. But if it's just for protection, I always feel that this body is too weak."
"If that's the case, then this 'I' is quite interesting."
He's fragile now, but what kind of being will he be when he fully matures?
Xie Linyuan was deep in thought with his head tilted when Yan Zhiyu walked over, slapped him on the forehead, and yelled, "An existence turned to ashes? What existence?"
Don't you think about it? By then, you'll still be around?
Okay, let's quiet down for a bit.
As she spoke, Yan Zhiyu looked at Meng Shisan and said, "Shisan, let me introduce you to someone."
Hearing her say that, Meng Shisan noticed the man from the Ministry of Energy following behind her, and immediately stood up as well.
"Shen Mo, I mentioned to you before that the leader of the riots in the Department of Energy. I just chatted with him for a while, and he's willing to work for you from now on," Yan Zhiyu said. "I can also see that you're quite busy every day, and you also have Er Er to take care of. With such a big business, you definitely can't manage it all by yourself."
This guy, whatever else he might not be good at, is definitely a master at conning people; otherwise, those guys in the Department of Energy wouldn't be willing to risk their lives for him.
Upon hearing this, Shen Mo politely stepped forward and shook hands with Meng Shisan before saying, "I won't bother with formalities like admiration. Sister Yan and the others saved my life before."
Since they're willing to work for you, I won't say anything more. If there's any dirty or tiring work to do in the future, just let them know.
I may not have many other talents, but I do know how to repay kindness.
"Alright then." Seeing this, Meng Shisan didn't stand on ceremony and immediately said, "I'm not familiar with those people down there either. As you know, pioneers and ordinary people rarely have any contact. I need you to help me with this aspect."
I don't ask for anything else, just that they don't cause trouble.
Meng Shisan had initially wanted to win him over, but he hadn't expected Yan Zhiyu to send him over.
Without even thinking, Yan Zhiyu definitely used her personal connections to influence the situation.
With Baozi's endorsement, Meng Shisan wasn't worried.
"Don't worry, I already had someone compile a list of these people beforehand."
It covers all walks of life; here is the list.
As he spoke, Shen Mo took out a roster and handed it over.
Meng Shisan took it and glanced at it briefly before nodding in satisfaction: "Thank you for your hard work."
"What's so hard about this?" Shen Mo laughed. "You're a pioneer, you don't know what kind of life we ordinary people used to live. Take our Ministry of Energy for example."
Aside from sleeping, there's basically no peace and quiet all day. Only when you pioneers make a big commotion do the base let us out of the bunker for some fresh air.
I was so envious of you guys back then.
He wasn't lying when he said that.
It's like a door; those inside desperately want to get out, while those outside are scrambling to get in.
"No need to be envious anymore. The wasteland is right there. Let me tell you all, take these two days to rest and recuperate. Once you're done, I'll take you all to explore this wasteland."
Upon hearing this, Shen Mo laughed heartily and said, "Alright, we'll wait." After saying that, he hesitated for a moment before asking, "By the way, everyone has heard that in the dead of night in the wasteland, there is a pair of invisible eyes..."
Even seasoned pioneers like Yang Jiu were shaken by this.
"Yes, there's nothing to hide," Meng Shisan said. "This world does have many secrets, but as long as we work together, even if God himself comes down, we can still fight him."
As Meng Shisan was speaking, he suddenly added, "Here's what you'll do: tell everyone that I'll have a proper talk with them in half an hour."
Since he's calling on everyone to work together towards a common goal, some things can't be kept secret anymore.
He was never a settled person to begin with.
Since this world is full of secrets, I will overturn it just like I overturned a base!
Let all your secrets be exposed to the light of day.
Sometimes Meng Shisan is truly insane; he himself is unsure whether his thoughts are being controlled by some mysterious force.