The Worship God's Deal
Having died so many times in the Weird Instance, Mi Chuchu's mental state was on the verge of collapse. Even if she didn't say it, her teammates who knew her well were aware of it.
Bai Yang didn't approach them. He, Moonlit Night, and Ji Fengbai first searched the supermarket and found Lin Nieran they felt relieved and went to find places to rest.
Lin Nieran glanced at his several intact cards, then at the listless group of people, and continued to stare blankly at the instant noodles in front of him.
[We finally made it! I was so amazed I could hardly breathe...]
[This Instance is truly chilling upon closer inspection; Lin Yi is so pitiful to have parents like these.]
[He didn't die even after all that; I have to say, Lin Yi's will to survive is incredibly strong.]
Even Sister Chu, who has overcome so many challenges in this Weird World, had such a difficult time. If Lin Yi were still alive, he would definitely be an extraordinary person.
[Yes, it's a pity that everyone who appeared here is dead; it's all eerie.]
[Case solved! So that's how Lin Yi got the scars on his face. To be honest, it's even more gruesome than I initially suspected.]
The discussions in the live chat also reflected the questions raised by those who had successfully completed the Instance.
When this group of people returned, the previous group and the next group who hadn't entered the game all crowded around to ask them questions.
Each team sent one person to communicate, Sheng Qingqiao was chosen to exchange information with the other teams.
"Did you make it to the end?" The familiar teams anxiously surrounded Sheng Qingqiao. They all knew the Calamity Crossing Team's abilities and wanted to know how far they had progressed.
Sheng Qingqiao nodded. "I got a B, what about you guys?"
"Ugh, I died so many times in the toilet. Those students deserved to die, otherwise I was confident I could have made it through."
"I died many times at that neighbor's place, and received a comment from someone else's child. At least it's an ending, I didn't die."
Sheng Qingqiao was surprised. "So you can survive like this?"
"Yeah, I didn't expect it either. As long as there's an ending, you can survive; it's not a forced pass."
"Our team died in that dog's mouth. That dog was just too overpowered; we couldn't beat it at all. Our captain had broken bones and no weapons; how could we possibly fight off such a big dog?"
"Do you think Lin Yi might actually be the mastermind behind this? If I were going through what he went through, I would definitely turn to the dark side."
"You can discuss this later. Now, can you tell us if there are any choices we should be careful about? We're about to start playing the game!"
Sheng Qingqiao said, "The Rules state that I can't say too much, but I..."
Over here, Mi Chuchu's spirits have improved somewhat after treatment, but she still looks a little tired as she leans against Tao Yuan and closes her eyes to rest.
Lin Nieran brought over several steaming bowls of instant noodles and gave each of them a bowl. When he gave one to Moonlit Night, the two exchanged a glance.
Upon receiving the hot food, although they weren't hungry, the group couldn't wait to take a sip of the soup. The warm soup slid down their throats, finally bringing a touch of real warmth.
Qin Rang breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, I'm alive again."
"Congratulations on your safe return," Lin Nieran said. "After you left, I heard from others that the Instance you went to was about Lin Yi, right?"
"Yes, we already know how Lin Yi became like this," Qin Rang said. "His harm stems from his parents. I'll go see him again tomorrow; I want to see what's hidden in that wall of his house."
Lin Nieran said, "Are you now certain that he's the mastermind behind everything?"
"It's almost certain."
"Lin Yi harbors resentment towards his parents and neighbors. If only he could find Lin Ran, the only person in his memory who ever helped him," Tao Yuan said. "That person must be different in his heart."
Lin Nieran asked curiously, "Who is Lin Ran? I've never heard of her."
"We don't know either. All we've seen are children, and we don't know where he lives. I'll ask around and spread the word so we can all work together to find a way out."
"I actually know a way to get out."
A clear female voice rang out, Tang Pin walked over carrying a jade-green staff. She looked much better than before entering the small Instance. When she came to the group's side, she took off the Long Staff from her back, channeled energy into it, Long Staff drew a circle in her palm, shrinking into the familiar jade-green flute.
"Boss Lin, could you please help me repair this flute? My neighbor is quite resilient; he chewed up a crack in it, and now it sounds off-key, greatly reducing its effectiveness."
You won't be shortchanged; I'll definitely pay you back once I'm out of the Instance.
"OK."
Meanwhile, in the neighborhood at night, Wen Keke's team was facing off against a person shrouded in mist.
"Don't even think about it. Who do you think you are, trying to take advantage of our Eldest Sister?"
Wen Keke stopped her subordinates who wanted to stand up for her, her smile unwavering. "Who are you? Since you came specifically to trade with us, why hide yourself? Why don't you just come and see me?"
The person shrouded in thick fog had a hoarse voice, with only a pair of dark green eyes appearing and disappearing in the fog.
"You have a live stream account on you," the man said.
Wen Keke's smile froze.
The man seemed quite pleased with her expression and said, "So, what I said, do you agree or not?"
"The two S-Rank Purger dispatched by the Authorities are outside the compound, and they're looking for a way in. I don't know how long it will take them to get in, but I can speed things up for them."
Wen Keke immediately interrupted him, "No!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Wen Keke realized she had lost her composure. Suppressing her shock and anger, she quickly composed herself. "We can't let them in. You came to see me now because you don't want them to come in, right?"
"I do things solely based on my conscience; whether they come in or not makes no difference to me."
The person's voice was terribly hoarse, but she hadn't forgotten the person who had saved her in the Lily Weird Zone.
The same thick fog, the same eyes, and the same voice.
But if, as he said, the live stream is now hanging over her head, then she can't say any of these things.
"So you came here to find me just so I can lure the Calamity Crossing Squad to Building 4, Room 403, to coordinate with 403?"
"Yes."
"Do you have a grudge against them?" Wen Keke had already figured out most of the troublesome and strange locations and knew who lived there.
The man said, "Just do it this way."
"And what are my benefits?"
The person in the thick fog tilted their ear slightly, and a flash of red streaked past at lightning speed, but Wen Keke still keenly understood his meaning.
You're coming to help me?
"Yes."
"Why? Didn't you help them?" Wen Keke didn't believe him.
What they do is their business. What I do is my business.
"You don't need to feel pressured; I won't force you. But once you complete the task, I will assume you've agreed to our deal."
After the man finished speaking, his figure disappeared into the mist.