第19章

I left the underground facility and met the woman outside. She looked at me with a mixture of relief and admiration.

“You did it.” She said.

I looked at the wooden doll in my hand. It was no longer glowing, but it still felt warm.

“What happens now?” I asked.

“The ancient soul is free.” She replied, looking up at the sky. “It will return to its place.”

“And the company?”

“Their plan has failed.” She said. “They will no longer pose a threat, at least not for now.”

I felt a sense of closure. My journey had been difficult and dangerous, but I had emerged from it changed.

I returned to my normal life. The company was in chaos after the incident, and many executives, including Li Jie, were arrested. The reason given to the public was some financial discrepancies, but I knew the real reason.

I kept the wooden doll with me. It was no longer just an artifact, but a reminder of the incredible journey I had been on.

I still work as a programmer, but I am no longer the same person. I have seen things that most people cannot even imagine. I have faced danger and overcome it. I have gained a new perspective on the world.