Chapter 573: Chapter 326 Flaws in Consciousness Uploading_2
Yu Chijiang shook his head, finally putting away his complicated emotions and stepping inside.
"This is Sun Chijiang, and this is Yu Chijiang."
"Today we are mainly here for routine questioning, to complete official business."
Chu Shihong took the initiative to introduce them, and Chen Feng nodded, showing goodwill to Yu Chijiang as he stood up to shake his hand.
"After not seeing each other for three days, you must look at him with new eyes."
"Councilman Chen, I was indeed a bit short-sighted back then, making a fool of myself."
Feeling Chen Feng’s goodwill, Yu Chijiang’s expression relaxed, and he lightly joked about himself.
He remembered that he had once advised Chen Feng that the martial arts path was nearing its end, suggesting he join the Chi General Guard and undergo Mechanical Martial transformation to possibly reach the Fifth Rank of Red General.
To this, Chen Feng shook his head with a smile, understanding what the other was referring to.
It was brushed aside simply, with a few polite exchanges.
He then turned to Sun Chijiang, noticing the other’s solemn expression as he stated his purpose.
"Chairman Luo died in an incident, which deeply saddened us all."
"The impact of this matter is substantial, and orders from above require a thorough investigation. I hope Councilman Chen doesn’t mind our abruptness."
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng felt a stir within, but his expression remained calm.
"Sun Chijiang, feel free to make any requests, and I will cooperate fully."
"Very well, then please forgive us, Councilman Chen."
With a nod, Sun Chijiang opened a briefcase.
Inside, there was some type of sophisticated device. With a light touch, a blue holographic display emerged, forming a circular light shield that enclosed half a meter around Chen Feng.
Simultaneously, various virtual data floated on the briefcase screen, making it clearly visible to everyone.
"This is an advanced polygraph, capable of detecting all abnormal biological fluctuations."
"Councilman Chen, are you ready?"
After a brief explanation, Sun Chijiang nodded lightly. Chen Feng, perceiving nothing out of the ordinary, confirmed that nothing had been tampered with against him.
"Councilman Chen, during our investigation into Chairman Luo’s death, we discovered that he had privately sent people to investigate the assassination attempt on his only son, Councilman Luo Hui."
"Among those suspected is yourself and four others."
"For this reason, he sent Shen Lei, a strong Fifth Order from the black market’s Mechanical Martial, to test and provoke, causing enmity with you."
With a serious tone, Sun Chijiang stood in front of the floating screen and asked solemnly.
The advanced polygraph was fully activated, using the surrounding electromagnetic blue light to record all fluctuations, along with the current indoor scene.
"Now, I want to ask."
"Did you bear a grudge against him because of this and participate in the assassination at Yun Gang yesterday?"
As these words fell, most of those in the Quiet Room subconsciously held their breath.
Including Chu Shihong, whose eyes were serious, and fingers slightly twitching.
Although he considered the possibility to be minimal, he was still worried about the unlikely chance.
"I was indeed displeased with him sending someone to test me before."
"However, I disdain joining forces with people from Utopia."
With a calm tone, Chen Feng looked directly into Sun Chijiang’s eyes.
He indeed did not team up with Utopia.
Because that group of weaklings didn’t even touch Luo Wantao’s collar, in the end, it was solely due to him that the other party was eliminated.
Not knowing whether his words contained truth or deception, Sun Chijiang slightly furrowed his brow, feeling that Chen Feng’s answer was somewhat indirect.
But after pondering for a moment, he didn’t dwell on it further.
He asked a few more critical questions, all of which Chen Feng easily glossed over.
Finally, ensuring that the polygraph’s fluctuations were normal.
The enveloping blue light projection retracted and disappeared, and everyone present let out a sigh of relief.
"Councilman Chen, the previous questioning was conducted per order requirements."
"The other four people investigated by Chairman Luo underwent the same questioning, and I hope you understand."
Sun Chijiang shut down the device and closed the briefcase, speaking sincerely, not wanting to offend a peer Martial Arts Extreme Realm expert.
Chen Feng nodded to indicate there was no problem, while Yu Chijiang laughed warmly from the side.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Councilman Chen."
"Next time you’re in Yun Gang, be sure to contact Old Yu, so we can show our appreciation."
His tone was friendly, especially after confirming that Chen Feng had no issues.
Feeling his goodwill, Chen Feng smiled in response.
The group did not hurry to leave but instead took the opportunity to chat casually for a while.
Due to the New Martial affair, martial arts seemed to have a path reappearing.
Considering Chen Feng’s astonishing talent, both Chi Generals felt that he might achieve the level of Flying General in the future, becoming the next Liu Duanyun.
Adding into this Chu Shihong’s adept social skills, the atmosphere was rather relaxed, and everyone had a smile on their face.
"Regarding Chairman Luo’s matter, although I disdain hitting a man when he is down, I still find it somewhat strange."
"For someone of his level, he should have uploaded his consciousness, right?"
Taking this chance, Chen Feng posed a doubt of his own, considering the substantial movements of the Chi General Guard and military, and the obituary, which openly announced that death was irreversible.
However, as he knew, Central City had research on gene cloning, which could download and implant a replicated consciousness into a clone body.
He worried that the other party might not truly have died, and it was all a facade.
"Ah, this matter is indeed complicated."
Yu Chijiang was not surprised by the inquiry, having heard similar doubts in recent days.
With a sigh, he exchanged a look with Chu Shihong.
"Councilman Chu, you are the representative of the Association, you should know better."
"Why not explain it to Councilman Chen?"
Speaking thus, Chen Feng turned his attention to Chu Shihong.
"This matter isn’t a major secret, but there is a taboo in Chi Country."
Not refusing, Chu Shihong took the topic, his eyes reflecting.
"After the Radiant Revolution, indeed, there was very advanced cloning technology emerging, with some foundation in replicating ordinary human consciousness."
"However, there was a significant cloning accident at that time, causing severe consequences, even resulting in the death of a royal family member; therefore, except for a few individuals, all clones were strictly prohibited."
"As for consciousness uploading... "
He looked at Chen Feng and said in a roundabout way, "Not everyone wants to dive into the deep sea."
"For instance, I, this old man, once had a special opportunity but eventually chose to forgo it."
These words caused Chen Feng to keenly pick up on a brief emotional shift in the two Chi Generals.
Instantly, something dawned on him, and he asked no more.
The group eventually finished their idle chat and saw them off from the Martial Arts Hall.
The waves surged behind, watching them gradually leave.
He remembered a phrase Lin Hao had once told him.
The choice of uploading consciousness... traps and freedom are often just one step away.
He came to realize later that the reason the leaders of the major conglomerates could command the Transformed People without fear of betrayal was that they held the keys to open and destroy their respective virtual deep seas.
In other words.
The Association’s high-level is no exception.
"The higher the position, the less one can tolerate losing freedom."
"Or is this true only for a select few?"
This thought flashed by, and Chen Feng roughly understood who wielded the razor-sharp blade of the transformation system.
Or rather, it was not just one person.
But a group, the most revered in Chi Country.
He shook his head, choosing not to delve deeper into it.
Since Luo Wantao had his pride and choices, leaving no means for resurrection, it was indeed a true death.
So this cause and effect could be considered concluded...
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, he squinted.
Chen Feng noticed something amiss.
If Luo Wantao had been investigating him and left traces known by the Chi General Guard.
Did this investigator uncover the truth?
This doubt arose, recalling the previous inquiries by the two Chi Generals.
They mentioned that Luo Wantao only suspected him, without confirmation.
Nor did they ask if he actually participated in Luo Hui’s assassination.
Does this mean that the investigator did not find out the truth, hence why the Chi General Guard didn’t press further?
Or perhaps, they knew the situation but deliberately kept it secret?
Ideas emerged, and faces and hypotheses appeared in Chen Feng’s mind, each continuously being negated.