74: Chapter 74: Insects are born from apples, and humans are...

After a delicious dinner, she took out the chocolate and stuffed it into Jiang Zhe's hand.

"Brother, try this after your meal."

"My classmate's family opened a factory, and they want to come up with a new product; they're worrying about the advertising slogan."

"Could you help them think of one?"

Instantly, the viewers saw through Xiao Yu's trick.

"Another endorsement? Is it that profitable?"

"Last time it was Mengniu from school, now it's [Ken De Dong] from her classmate's family. Xiao Yu, you need to update your excuses, otherwise your brother will find out sooner or later."

"Such an arrogant product placement, and yet, damn it, I can't bring myself to hate it."

"..."

Jiang Zhe took the black-packaged chocolate bar and the slip of paper.

Xiao Yu had selected three advertising slogans for him.

[My first tooth fell out because of Ken De Dong; my last tooth will also be reserved for Ken De Dong!]

[Ken De Dong — cures all itchy teeth!]

[Do you know why my smile is so bright? That's because of Ken De Dong — I visit the dentist every year!]

"Hmm, the packaging design is okay, very youthful."

"Let's go with the second one."

He pointed to the second one, "It's more economical when airing during prime time, and it can save a lot of money in the long run!"

"Ah?"

Brother, don't be so professional!

Besides, the second one only costs 400,000 per airing.

She hurriedly pointed to the top one, saying somewhat urgently:

"Brother, I think the first one is better!"

"How interesting it is!"

Jiang Zhe tried reading it once:

"My first tooth fell out because of Ken De Dong; my last tooth will also be reserved for Ken De Dong!"

"It is indeed catchy, let's go with that one."

"Yes!"

Xiao Yu excitedly clenched her fist.

Far away, Operator Wang also fiercely clenched his fist, "800,000, got it!"

However, looking at his brother's serious and solemn expression, she suddenly felt a bit guilty.

But...

That was 800,000!

After feeling sorry for her brother for 2.5 seconds, Xiao Yu got to the point.

"Brother, you said last night — after people die, they turn into information waves and return to the zero-point field."

"There should be fewer and fewer people in the world, so why are there more and more people?"

"Also, why did you say that not everyone among the 8 billion people is human, and how much livestock information is hidden?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the livestream, which had climbed to two million viewers, instantly held its breath, listening intently.

Why are there more and more people...

This is not one question, but two.

One: There are more and more physical bodies.

Two: There are more and more consciousnesses.

Jiang Zhe felt that words alone were not enough; he had to let Xiao Yu see the answer herself.

His gaze swept over the fruit plate and landed on a bright red apple.

He picked up the apple, tossed it into the air, and caught it.

"Xiao Yu, you need to break this question down."

"Break the question down?"

"Yes."

Jiang Zhe's gaze gradually deepened.

"First, look at the first question: Where do so many human bodies on Earth actually come from?"

Xiao Yu tilted her head:

"Aren't they born from parents, passed down through generations?"

"You are talking about the process, not the source."

"Is it produced through complex chemical means?"

"Too superficial!"

Jiang Zhe shook his head gently and placed the apple on the table.

"Watch closely. Now, if I leave this apple on the table, letting it be exposed to wind, sun, and oxidation, what will happen to it in ten days?"

"It will definitely rot."

"Correct, rot."

Jiang Zhe's voice carried a hint of solemnity:

"Then, what will appear inside the rotting apple?"

"Microorganisms? Or... small insects?"

"Did they fly in from the outside?" Jiang Zhe immediately asked.

"No..."

"Did I conjure them from my hands?"

"Also no!"

"Then where exactly do the microorganisms and small insects come from?"

Jiang Zhe's voice carried an unquestionable power!

Xiao Yu's breathing suddenly stopped.

An image exploded in her mind —

The apple, symbolizing Earth, under the erosion of time, spontaneously gave birth to countless tiny, wriggling lives inside!

"They! They! They were born from the apple itself!"

She blurted out.

After saying it, she was so scared by this conclusion that she took half a step back.

The livestream was flooded with a large screen of "???"

"Holy crap!!!"

"Wait, this analogy..."

"It's terrifying to think about. If Earth is compared to an apple, then what about us humans?"

"Are we just the insects and microorganisms born from inside the Earth?"

Teachers and professors in the livestream lost their voices collectively.

...

In the principal's office.

Principal Fu subconsciously loosened his tie, feeling a chill in his body.

"This analogy..."

"It simply defines the existence of human civilization as a byproduct of natural fermentation?"

"Neither special nor accidental!"

Beside him, Old Wang opened his mouth, and it took a long while before he muttered:

"Removing the firewood from under the cauldron. This is the most thorough undermining of [Humans are the soul of all things]!"

Kyoto University of History staff residential area.

Old Chen stood up abruptly:

"An apple, Xiao Yu's Brother used just one apple!"

"Old Qian, isn't this what the ancients called [Dao] — all things transform themselves, requiring no external help!"

Old Qian stared at the screen, gasping for air:

"I now believe that what Xiao Yu's Brother is going to say next will probably be even more terrifying."

...

In the living room.

Xiao Yu's pupils vibrated.

She felt a truth was right in front of her, but she couldn't grasp it.

"Brother! I think, I think I've touched the edge of something, but I just can't say it!"

He watched his sister swallowing her saliva.

It was time.

He put down the apple and spoke slowly:

"Yes, as you said."

"Just like an apple will rot, microorganisms and insects will come one after another."

"A planet with suitable conditions will inevitably grow life."

Xiao Yu suddenly realized, nodding excitedly.

The next moment, Jiang Zhe changed the subject.

"Alright, the first question is solved."

"Now, for the second, and most bizarre question —"

"Why are there more and more people with independent consciousness?"

"I told you about reincarnation before, and we also talked about how information released during near-death experiences returns to the zero-point field, and how strong obsession and consciousness information influence the consciousness of newborns."

"So Xiao Yu,"

Jiang Zhe's gaze was like a torch, "Tell your brother —"

"Why do you think only human consciousness is qualified to return?"

"What about those animals?"

"Don't their instincts, their obsessions, and their strong desire to survive stay in the zero-point field?"

"Are humans really superior to animals???"

This sentence was like a key, instantly unlocking Xiao Yu's confusion.

There are not only humans in the zero-point field, but also animals?

The source of physical bodies and the source of consciousness were perfectly fused together at this moment!!!

Xiao Yu stood up abruptly from the sofa, her tone very excited:

"I understand!"

"The reason for the population explosion is not just a human problem!"

"This is a cycle!"

"A huge causal cycle!"

"More humans → worse environment → more resource wars → mass human death → mass animal death →"

"All these consciousnesses, including human reason and animal instinct, are inexplicably mixed together and returned to that zero-point field!"

"Then, at some point in the future, perhaps when the Earth's environment improves again..."

"These human consciousnesses mixed with animal instincts fuse again and return to Earth!!!"

"In this way — everything can develop again!"

"The reason why many people in modern society show possessiveness, greed, and endless desire for expansion..."

"That's not human desire at all, but those animal instincts hidden at the bottom of consciousness?"

Xiao Yu was so shocked by the conclusion she reached that she covered her mouth.

At this moment, she completely understood —

What the ancients meant by [Enlightenment]!

Instantly, the livestream went completely crazy.

"The logic loop is closed!!!"

"The causal chain is connected too!!!"

"Oh my god, so some guys around us are not humans, literally, they are not humans either!"

"..."

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