Chapter Three: Don't Look Back

Everyone saw the one true Cheng Du. At the east end, Cheng's hands were turning transparent. His sister gripped one. “Finishing one appointment prevents one exchange. Zero has lived as you for three years. Unless we find the first crossing of both cities before dawn, reality will decide that you are the double.” Every pane of glass in Linchuan reflected Daocuan. Countless versions of Cheng waited behind them for the next summons. Shen Jing's phone began recording by itself. She tried to stop it, but her voice came through the speaker. “Wait for me.” This time there was no destination, only a deadlier rule: FROM NOW ON, DO NOT LET ANYONE SPEAK YOUR TRUE NAME.