Assassin?

"Thank you... really..."

It seemed like she had never thanked anyone like this before. Yi Qing's expression was a little conflicted, as if she wanted to make a different face but couldn't, resulting in a hesitant and strange look...

"It's nothing, don't mind it."

Facing Yi Qing's thanks, Xuan Sheng just waved his hand.

Everything he had shown so far was somewhat... balanced.

In short, Li Xunsheng had a clear understanding of his own abilities. As his talents gradually strengthened, he would indeed become stronger, even surpassing ordinary players by a significant margin.

After all, none of the skills derived from his [Divine Spark] talent were simple.

But in the early stages, even with the [See Through] ability, his monster-grinding efficiency wouldn't be that high, at least not much higher than ordinary players.

Yi Qing, however, was completely different. She was about to reach level ten and would be transferring to the Shadow Assassin class, plus she had the Lord of Shadows talent. Her damage output was simply on a different level!

In short, it was best to stick close to this older sister in the early game! It would definitely be easier and faster than grinding levels painstakingly on his own!

Not everyone had the chance to have such a capable big sister figure.

However, the girl's reaction was completely different from what Xuan Sheng had expected.

Yi Qing did not view their past interactions as "hugging a thigh" or "building connections" like Xuan Sheng did. Instead, she misinterpreted his actions as something else...

"You've helped me so much... are you trying to... pursue me?"

"Huh?"

The usually cold-faced girl's complexion turned slightly red, her eyes flickering. Her delicate skin was like a flower bud just emerging in early spring, fair with a hint of a captivating pink hue...

Staring at the shy girl, Xuan Sheng's heart trembled, and he fell into a dilemma.

Wait, normally, wouldn't someone interpret these overtures as a pursuit?

Although he wasn't angry about being misunderstood, Yi Qing did fit his ideal partner criteria.

But her sudden question still made him feel a bit strange.

We're in a survival game right now, aren't we?

If Li Xunsheng couldn't level up to Lv.10 within a week due to his lack of strength, he would die!

In such a situation, wasn't it extremely common to do whatever it took to win over a powerful player who could level up quickly?

In fact, Li Xunsheng had found it a bit strange from the beginning.

Yi Qing had always done as she pleased. Apart from himself, who had to add her as a friend because he owed her a favor, she seemed to dismiss everyone else, which was understandable.

Her straightforwardness in conversations was also understandable.

But why did Xuan Sheng always feel... that she was a bit... too socially awkward?

Could it be that Yi Qing was already a cold-blooded killer before entering the game?

Slaughter like the wind, always by my side?

Without answering the girl's question, Li Xunsheng narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the shy girl.

[Yi Qing: Formerly suffered from a neurological disorder (developed an emotional disorder due to physical reasons). After entering the 'Sky Silence' game, all her illnesses were cured by a special power, but some negative effects remain (e.g., social awkwardness, poor communication skills, disregard for pain, etc.)]

[Summary: Before entering the game, she was mentally ill. After entering the game, she's a bit mentally unstable.]

"..."

The cool killer big sister you imagined might just have a slight issue with her head...

Damn, this is too realistic...

Indeed, compared to the less likely scenario of her being a killer before, having a related illness was a more plausible explanation...

Wait a minute.

Li Xunsheng's mind went blank as he recalled the past, only to realize that he had no memory of before the game...

He vaguely remembered... he seemed to live alone...

Wait, could I myself have had some issues before entering the game!

Never mind, whatever the case...

For the current Yi Qing, Li Xunsheng had only one answer!

That answer was YES!

Although initially, he just thought he might as well invest the money he was saving... if this sister grew strong, it would be nice to occasionally hang on her thigh and level up, saving him trouble and effort... but if he could truly hold onto her thigh (physically), that seemed pretty good too...

Just as the young man was about to go with the flow and accept this "pursuit," Yi Qing's expression turned cold, all warmth and shyness vanishing in an instant.

"You guys are here. We've been looking for you."

As if she had taken a nap, Zhao Jun, who had recovered a lot of energy, looked much more robust. He smiled and waved, greeting Yi Qing and Xuan Sheng, who were chatting.

"Brother, is this the helper you were looking for?"

Beside Zhao Jun, a petite and cute girl in a red mage robe pouted.

"Why do we need an assassin? With me here, we just need someone to tank the damage."

"This is my sister, Zhao Min."

"Zhao Min?"

Why does this name feel a bit familiar?

[Zhao Min (Princess) Lv.6]

She really is a princess...

The red-haired girl before him carried herself with an air of arrogance, acting as if no one else mattered. The young man awkwardly scratched his head.

"This is Li Xunsheng. You can call him Brother Li, just like you call me. This one..."

As he was about to introduce Yi Qing, Zhao Jun suddenly remembered he didn't even know the name of this player from the same novice village...

"Qingyi."

Yi Qing stated her name plainly, not revealing her true one.

"Huh? Qingyi!"

Zhao Min's eyes, which had been filled with arrogance, suddenly lit up. She turned her head in surprise, looking at the assassin lady she had previously dismissed.

Hearing this nickname, Zhao Jun was also pleased.

He knew this female player from the 'same village' was not ordinary, but he hadn't expected her to be the one who had leveled up the fastest before.

"Sister, are you the first player who reached level five, as announced earlier?"

Speaking to herself, Zhao Min raised her hand and cast a basic detection spell, obtaining some of Yi Qing's basic information.

"It really is you! Sister, are you already level seven? That's so fast!"

Zhao Min, instantly transforming into a fangirl, completely lost her previous haughty demeanor. She shamelessly began to ask for friend requests.

Yi Qing frowned at the sudden change in her attitude, recoiling slightly with an expression that clearly said, "Do not approach."

"Haha, Qingyi isn't very good at interacting with people. Just tell me if you need anything."

"Tch, and who are you?"

Her idol was finally right in front of her, only to be blocked by some annoying guy. Zhao Min's expression immediately soured, and she put on a look of disgust, as if mimicking Yi Qing.

"Alright, alright, Xiao Min, don't go too far. Brother Li was the first player to kill an elite monster without taking damage, he's also very skilled,"

Feeling embarrassed by his sister's lack of manners, Zhao Jun, as her older brother, quickly intervened to calm her down.

Zhao Min was still too young. After obtaining the inheritance of a hidden profession, she had become somewhat arrogant, vowing to challenge for the title of the top player.

However, Zhao Jun knew clearly that these two in front of him were definitely among the absolute top players. He was already asking for a favor, so he wouldn't dare offend them!