Visas's Corpse

The one who took away the tongue and the ears.

This information was so significant that the first reaction of the three after the initial shock was... this guy is lying!

But under the rules of Peach Blossom Paradise, lies have nowhere to hide.

So... this is true?!

They were even more shocked, but for different reasons. The Ring Finger and Front Tooth were concerned that, besides Bai Wei, someone else had obtained two pieces of body parts, and this guy had even learned their identities and whereabouts.

What Luo Qi cared about was that Bai Wei's words essentially confirmed that the same person was the one who disrupted the Lyra and the Holy Sound.

But it wasn't Ulu.

Who could it be?

Is it the Evening Star Knight whose body has never been found? Or the mysterious Seven Sound Player?!

But whoever he was, shouldn't he have been a partner with Ulu? Ulu just sold him out like that?

So who is this guy who's wandered into Wildfire Territory?!

A host of questions flooded Luo Qi's mind, accompanied by a touch of anger.

Damn it, how does this old bastard know so much? He's completely oblivious, like a total idiot, totally clueless...

Um?

Luo Qi looked at the potted plant in front of him and suddenly grabbed something.

This guy... can't lie, right?

Suddenly, Luo Qi had a flash of inspiration and yelled at Bai Wei, "Tell me right now, who is that person! You can't lie!"

Bai Wei glanced at Luo Qi and said calmly.

"Are you an idiot? I just can't lie, it's not like I have to talk."

Luo Qi: "..."

Okay, that seems to be the case.

Damn it, it's all because the information this guy gave was too shocking, so much so that his brain short-circuited for a moment.

Luo Qi's reaction made Ring Finger and Front Tooth take another look at him, and they both started to ponder it.

Is this guy genuinely brain-dead or just pretending?

"Alright." Bai Wei clapped his hands, signaling everyone to refocus their attention on him, and then said with a smile, "What do you three think? Is my information worth two one-time rules?"

No one spoke; they simply placed their hands on the cards.

After all, the answer is obvious.

Everyone knows that the second most precious thing in the world is information about Visas's body parts. Even the highest-ranking officials of various churches, and even figures at the level of the Pope, are eager to obtain it.

Therefore, in terms of value, this message even surpasses the rules from those two previous instances.

After all, borrowed rules can only be used once.

But the possibilities contained in that message are far more important.

As for your question about what is the most precious thing in the world...

That's the body parts themselves, of course.

Seeing that his Ring Finger and Front Tooth had already placed their fingers on the bottom card to show their stance, Luo Qi naturally couldn't say anything to object and could only follow along with a dark face.

"Since everyone agrees," Bai Wei smiled and picked up his own cards, "We can start looking at our cards now."

The four cards were revealed.

Luo Qi looked at the "seven" in his hand and frowned deeply.

In this game, is the number "seven" considered large or small?

It should be considered big, right?

After all, there are only four numbers larger than seven, and six smaller than seven.

The problem is, if the card is too small, others will just add it up. Wouldn't it be easy to make the sum of the two numbers equal to seven?

... Should he add it too?

But what if he adds more and exceeds the limit, and is eliminated on the spot?

... Damn it, so is seven considered big or small?!

A simple number was almost enough to set Luo Qi's head on fire.

There's no other way but to see how others react...

He looked up at the three illusory figures in front of him, his lips twitching slightly.

What the hell are you looking at?!

Who here has the nerve to do this?!

Luo Qi was starting to get anxious.

"Alright, everyone's done looking, right?" Bai Wei leisurely placed the cards back on the table. "So, who wants to start?"

The three looked at each other in bewilderment.

From the rules perspective, going first doesn't offer any advantage, because even if all three players beat Bai Wei, the player with the highest total points among the three will choose Bai Wei's chips.

From this perspective, those who start earlier are at a greater disadvantage.

Therefore, none of the three spoke.

"In that case, let's leave everything to Peach Blossom Paradise to decide."

Just as Bai Wei was about to clap, the Ring Finger suddenly spoke.

"I'll go first."

Everyone looked at her.

"Are you sure?" Bai Wei asked.

The Ring Finger gave a faint "hmm": "I still prefer to take control of my own destiny."

"Very bold!" Bai Wei praised with a smile. "Then let's start with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the card on his Ring Finger lit up slightly.

"So, do you want to add cards?" Bai Wei asked.

Without hesitation, the Ring Finger said, "Add."

A face-up "three" was dealt from the deck and landed in front of the Ring Finger.

The Ring Finger spoke again, "Continue."

Then another flower card was dealt.

3:30 AM (open card)

The Ring Finger paused for a moment, then said, "Add more."

A "two".

Five and a half points.

Luo Qi, watching from the side, was on tenterhooks.

He never imagined that one day he, as the dignified Bishop of the Rhine, would be so terrified as to watch others play cards.

It's already 5:30, so as long as this guy's hole cards aren't a flush or a one, they're bigger than mine!

Luo Qi felt a cold sweat break out on his brow.

This time, the Ring Finger remained silent for a longer period of time.

After a long pause, she spoke again.

"Add."

Then, an "eight" was drawn.

Thirteen and a half points.

With a crisp "bang".

The cards in front of the Ring Finger are shattered like broken glass.

Luo Qi and Front Tooth were both stunned.

"... I lost."

The Ring Finger slowly opened, its voice revealing little emotion.

"What a pity." Bai Wei shrugged, then looked at the Front Tooth. "Now it's your turn."

Luo Qi glanced at his Front Tooth instinctively, then suddenly realized something.

If that's the case, then he has the biggest advantage in the end!

If his Front Tooth also explode, then he only needs to defeat Bai Wei!

Although this statement seems like a truism, since if they can't beat Bai Wei, then there's no question about anything else.

However, if you want to get that most important information, you do need to beat Bai Wei first before beating everyone else.

It's helpful no matter how you look at it.

Luo Qi looked at Front Tooth with ecstatic joy, and Front Tooth had obviously thought of this as well. However, his trump card had already been revealed, indicating that Peach Blossom Paradise also recognized him as the next one.

Now that the order couldn't be changed, Front Tooth could only grit his teeth and say, "Add."

As soon as he finished speaking, a "nine" landed in front of his Front Tooth.

At that moment, Luo Qi was so excited he almost jumped for joy.

Hahaha, nine!

What an unlucky guy!

It exploded, didn't it?

Let's blow it up!

In this way, he would only need to compete with Bai Wei.

For a moment, Luo Qi felt his luck was about to change. With two potential rivals gone, taking down Bai Wei in one fell swoop would be no problem.

But... he waited for a long time, but he didn't hear that crisp sound of glass shattering.

He turned his head with some confusion and saw that Front Tooth was sitting with his hands behind his head, in a very comfortable position.

Even if you can't see his face clearly, you can feel his smugness.

Could it be...?

A strong sense of unease welled up in Luo Qi's heart.

Then, the chuckling sound from Front Tooth completely confirmed his guess.

"No, I don't want it."

The cards in front of him were not broken.

At this moment, Luo Qi's face turned ashen.

Nine points with open cards.

He didn't die.

... What the hell is this incredible luck?!

Luo Qi was so angry his teeth were starting to hurt.

This feeling intensified, especially when all eyes were on him and his trump card was revealed.

So what should we do now?!

What should we do now?!

That guy with the Front Tooth is either at nine or ten o'clock!

Putting aside that bastard Ulu, if he does nothing, he can only get the right to use Bai Wei's rules once at most.

Even without that message, Luo Qi would be perfectly content whether he took away a single [Gaze] or [Terminated].

But that message is right here, and the option to "watch" or "stop" can only be used once, which just doesn't feel right!

So what should he do?

"Mr. Thumb," Bai Wei's leisurely voice came, "Do you want more?"

"... Don't be in such a hurry!"

Despite having repeatedly told himself to stay calm, not to act impulsively, and not to reveal his true nature, Luo Qi couldn't care less at this moment.

He never imagined that he, the last one to reveal his cards, would find himself in such a dilemma.

What is this all about?!

Does he want it or not?!

Luo Qi's mind raced, and he finally came to a conclusion.

Yes, I absolutely must have it! I can't refuse it!

After all, his "seven" had not only been revealed and lost to the Front Tooth, but it was also uncertain whether he could win against Bai Wei, since Bai Wei was the one who revealed his cards last.

So... we have to fight, we absolutely must fight!

And thinking about it carefully, the probability of him blowing it up directly is not that high.

Because he had already seen those fifty-four cards, he knew that there were actually quite a few face cards! Although he didn't know the exact number, his win or loss was definitely not 30/70, it should at least be 50/50.

So he only needs one sheet to see the situation.

No problem!

We will win!

Luo Qi suddenly raised his head, staring intently at Bai Wei, and at the same time let out a low, authoritative shout, like a general commanding an army.

"Want!"

So a "ten" was dealt.

Luo Qi was stunned.

...ten?

His brain momentarily went blank.

Ten plus seven... what is it again?

"Ah, it's a ten!" Bai Wei exclaimed at the opportune moment. "Mr. Thumb, now if your trump card is a flush, you'll have the highest card, so..."

Even though he couldn't see the face clearly, Luo Qi still felt that Bai Wei was giving him an expression of great interest.

Are you a Hanafuda (flower card) player?

Luo Qi didn't speak.

He no longer needed to speak, because his trump card had already provided the answer.

With a crisp "bang".

The cards were blown up.

Silence.

A long silence followed.

Luo Qi stared blankly.

Bai Wei said leisurely, "It seems that's not the case."

Then Luo Qi was about to explode, slamming his fist on the table and shouting, "You bastard, you did this on purpose, didn't you?! You can't possibly give me a ten?!"

Before he could finish speaking, the ancient tree in front of him began to sway.

Luo Qi subconsciously raised his head and saw the oppressive vines swaying without wind, as if a silent giant was quietly watching him. That gaze was like an invisible hand, gently squeezing his heart.

Luo Qi immediately remembered where he was and sat down instantly.

"Watch your mouth, Mr. Thumb," Bai Wei said casually. "What if Visas isn't quite dead yet? You don't want to start howling at him."

Bai Wei's words also alerted Ring Finger and Front Tooth. They looked up at the vines above their heads and felt the pressure as well.

Although everyone here knows that Visas is long dead, the power he left behind still inspires both longing and fear.

Who knows if this Peach Blossom Paradise might actually come back to life on its own?

After all, the new buds on those withered branches are not just for show.

Anyway, Luo Qi has calmed down.

Now, it's Bai Wei's turn to reveal his cards as the dealer.

Although Luo Qi had heard of some card games where the dealer wins if the dealer and player have the same score, such a rule wasn't mentioned before their game started, so Luo Qi could still hope for a tie.

Once Bai Wei's hand also busts, then it's a draw for them, and there will be no loser.

The Front Tooth's hand is either already that strong, making it very unlikely that Bai Wei can win against him.

So, hurry up and release it! Hurry up and release it!

Luo Qi screamed in his heart.

"It seems like it's my turn." As if hearing Luo Qi's inner cry, Bai Wei smiled and picked up his trump card. "In that case... let's just reveal our cards, Front Tooth Mr.."

... Show the cards directly?!

Luo Qi was stunned.

The Front Tooth card is either 9:30 or 10.

Bai Wei wants to win with a single card? How is that possible?

Everyone looked toward Bai Wei's trump card.

The trump card was slowly revealed.

It was indeed so.

A "three".

Everyone was stunned.

How could this be "three"?

How could it be such a small card?

And... you just don't want it anymore?

"It's over." Bai Wei looked at Front Tooth. "I lost to you, Front Tooth Mr.."

Then he looked at Luo Qi and the Ring Finger.

"But I won against both of you."

Luo Qi was still in a daze.

The Ring Finger already understood. She looked up at Bai Wei and slowly said, "What a clever scheme, Mr. Hand Eye... This is not a fair match at all. Your advantage is too great. As long as you are patient and your luck isn't too bad, you will eventually win one or two. As for the one you lose..."

The Ring Finger turned to look at the Front Tooth.

"What you lost was just a piece of information unrelated to yourself. Although that information was really important, Front Tooth Mr. would probably choose it, I think... since you knew about that information but didn't take action to seize it yourself, it can only mean that it was very difficult, so difficult that even you, who also has two pieces of the body, couldn't snatch it."

After the Ring Finger's explanation, the Front Tooth understood what was going on, and their joy at winning against Bai Wei was quickly dampened. They also looked at Bai Wei coldly.

Bai Wei shrugged and said with a smile, "After all, the other party also has two body parts, a tongue and an ear. It's normal that I can't beat them, right? As for this game... didn't we agree to it from the beginning? Does Ring Finger want to go back on her word?"

"Of course not," the Ring Finger said calmly. "With Peach Blossom Paradise as witness, there's no way we can back out. Besides, it's your skill to trick us all at the same time, so this victory is well-deserved. But next time, I won't let you get your way so easily."

Luo Qi was listening nearby, gritted his teeth.

Next time?!

There's going to be a next time?!

He already got scammed last time, why is he doing it again?!

Ring Finger can say it won't happen again next time, what should it say?

Things shouldn't happen more than three times?!

Luo Qi got angrier and angrier the more he thought about it.

Sooner or later, he'll personally catch this bastard... Wait a minute, isn't this guy being devoured and chased right now?

He won't live much longer either!

So why am I still feeding him kills?!

... I hope that after getting the [Disruption], this guy won't pull off some big stunt.

Thinking about this, Luo Qi regretted it even more.

"I've taken your suggestion to heart. If there's a next time, I'll find a fairer game so we can all have a chance to play." Bai Wei smiled and clapped his hands. "Alright, now let's move on to the rewards... Front Tooth Mr., as the biggest winner, what do you want from me?"

Front Tooth stared coldly at Bai Wei.

Knowing that Bai Wei had no chance of losing, his continued inquiry about the other two body parts was truly foolish, like knowingly jumping into a trap.

But...

Those are two pieces of body parts!

He really couldn't refuse, so he could only grit his teeth and say, "I still need the information."

"No problem." Bai Wei snapped his fingers.

Then, Luo Qi felt his hearing being cut off by some powerful force. He saw Bai Wei talking to Front Tooth, but he couldn't hear what they were saying.

... Damn it, I was hoping to coast along.

As expected, Peach Blossom Paradise was not so easy to fool.

Half a minute later, his hearing returned, and Luo Qi saw his Front Tooth nod and say, "I understand."

With Peach Blossom Paradise's guarantee, he didn't waste his breath asking whether the information was true.

"Alright, now it's our turn." Bai Wei then turned his gaze to Luo Qi and Ring Finger.

Luo Qi said coldly, "Take it now if you want."

"No rush." Bai Wei waved his hand and said with a smile, "I suddenly thought of adding a few more things."

The Ring Finger remained silent, while Luo Qi narrowed his eyes slightly. "What do you mean?"

"Look, didn't I offer two choices as my bargaining chips: body parts and information?" Bai Wei shrugged and said, "You can do it that way too."

The Ring Finger shook its head and said, "I have no information on the other body parts."

"It might not be other body parts... tsk, how about this." Bai Wei raised a finger, "Change a piece of information into a question, let me ask you a question, anyway, under the rules of Peach Blossom Paradise, you can't lie."

"What if we don't know the answer to this question?"

"Not knowing is already an answer," Bai Wei said with a smile. "Of course, we can add a restriction: that is, we are not allowed to investigate the other party's identity... What do you think?"

Ring Finger and Luo Qi looked at each other in bewilderment.

However, the Ring Finger only glanced at Luo Qi before quickly looking away, seemingly preferring to think for himself rather than communicate with Luo Qi.

This is also a difficult question to answer.

Which is more important: a random, mandatory question that doesn't involve the other person's identity, or the application of a rule?

If you don't know the other person's identity, then the rules are more important.

After all, having chosen the rules, it's very likely that they won't be able to use them for the next month. This is a very risky thing for these body parts holders, not to mention that they have to pay the price for the rules themselves. If they have to pay the price in a dangerous situation, it will be even more dangerous.

As for that question that must be answered... as long as it doesn't directly involve identity, it seems there's nothing that can't be answered.

In particular, if "I don't know" is considered an answer, then the risk is even smaller.

With that in mind, the Ring Finger made a decision.

"I choose the question."

Luo Qi's voice rang out at the same time.

"I choose the rules."

Then the two of them glanced at each other with slight surprise, but neither of them said anything more.

From Luo Qi's perspective, since the [Disturbance] has already been given out once, giving it out again won't make a difference.

Some things are hardest to accept the first time, but once you get used to them, they're not so bad.

But the questions that must be answered are a different story.

Luo Qi suspected that Ulu might have already guessed his identity, so he wanted to test him.

After all, the only rule on the surface is that you can't directly investigate someone's identity, but you can do it indirectly.

If you already have a guess before asking questions, there are too many ways to circumvent this restriction, so Luo Qi must be careful.

Well, after suffering two losses in a row, Luo Qi felt that he was now... very powerful.

I will absolutely never eat this a third time!

He made up his mind.

Bai Wei smiled and said, "Okay, then Mr. Thumb, I'll accept your [Disturbance] once again."

As he spoke, he extended his hand.

The light, which belonged to the [disturbance], attached to the ancient tree slowly fell down and gathered on Bai Wei's right thumb like fireflies.

This pained Luo Qi deeply.

His rules... were taken away by Bai Wei again.

Damn it!

After taking the [Disturbance], Bai Wei ignored Luo Qi and looked at the Ring Finger.

Luo Qi and Front Tooth's hearing was blocked once again.

And the Ring Finger also started to tense up.

I felt more than just nervous; I even felt a little... regretful.

After Bai Wei slowly spoke, the Ring Finger truly began to regret it.

"Tell me, what exactly is sealed within the Contract Land?"

The Ring Finger stared wide-eyed, its face filled with astonishment.

How could he know I came from the Land of Order?!

Before the Ring Finger could even process what was happening, her body had already responded, managing to utter each word with difficulty.

"Visas's..."

"Corpse."