Getting His Way and Getting Memories

In reality, at a Daoist temple in Unknown Province and City.

The Peak Player —no, I should say the top con artists—all have their quirks. For example, there's Zhen Xin, who has a sister who's always causing trouble but always tries to keep the Museum clean; there's Long Jing, who always dreams of going on stage but never steps onto Stage from the Rest Area; and there's Li Jingming, whose incense burns brightly but never serves any worshippers other than those Memory...

However, today, the Dragon King broke his vow, and a guest came to Yunye Temple.

Two cups of tea were placed on the wooden table in front of the hall, one overflowing and the other empty.

Every time Li Jingming poured himself a cup of tea, the rude guest opposite him would pour a handful from his teacup into his own.

The Dragon King was helpless, but the guests were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

After finishing the tea in the pot, the guest patted his round belly and said, "The taste was just so-so."

"..."

Li Jingming remained silent, picked up the teapot to add more water, but the guest opposite him quickly waved his hand and said:

"Stop adding more, stop adding more, I can't drink anymore if you add any more, let's get down to business."

The matter I told you about last time, my plan to infiltrate the Jie Shu Organization, has Change again.

Long Jing... that's right, the Dragon King's guest is Long Jing!

Having triumphantly passed the Trials, Long Jing knew that a major obstacle lay ahead. Rather than becoming the Clown in the Clown's game again, he decided to take matters into his own hands and portray the accident as part of his plan, thus salvaging some of his reputation.

As for what this accident was, it was naturally that Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin discovered that he was impersonating Su Yida during the Trials.

Seeing that his One-Man Show was about to turn into an ensemble piece, Long Jing was very unwilling, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't very well say that he had been beaten up by those two unlucky guys, could he?

So Long Jing slightly modified his story and revealed his plan.

"Jie Shu is a smart man. After thinking it over, I realized that it would be risky for me to go alone. So when I encountered those two swindlers during the Trials, I thought I would let them come with me to broaden their horizons."

So I came up with a new plan: the Clown Encirclement Plan!

I played Su Yida, Cheng Shi played Mo Shu, Zhen Xin played Zhao Xishi. The three of us surrounded him with our Jie Shu.

In this way, Jie Shu is surrounded by our people, and his secret naturally becomes the Clown's secret.

But... Dragon King, you know that to play a role well, you have to understand the role. I know a little about Su Yida, but Cheng Shi's understanding of Mo Shu and Zhen Xin's understanding of Zhao Xishi are still a little lacking.

Don't be fooled by their past conflicts. It's true that enemies know each other best, but what they know is only superficial. Jie Shu greatest skill is understanding people's hearts, and if they make a mistake on the details, the charade will fall apart.

So, I'm here to give them two key [Memory] props.

Li Jingming was slightly taken aback, and then said thoughtfully:

"Cheng Shi is back? Zhen Xin knows too?"

Long Jing was seething with hatred, but she had no choice but to act as if she were vouching for those two unlucky bastards.

"That's right, my plan needs some cover. Although their deception skills are slightly inferior to mine, they are still usable."

Li Jingming nodded. "Does that mean I don't necessarily have to cooperate with you on this deal?"

"???"

Long Jing was stunned. He blinked frantically, never expecting the Dragon King to be like this!

We both have the surname Long, how could you betray your own family?

He panicked. "I devised this plan, I was the one who first shared the information with you, and now you're going to betray me?!"

Li Jingming chuckled softly:

"It's not about crossing the river and then burning the bridge, but about renegotiating the price."

You're asking for too much; that's unreasonable in a buyer's market.

Also, stay away from the Fate Weaver; don't let him pick up any of his bad temper.

"..."

Long Jing agreed with this.

That greedy Cheng Shi not only extorted money from the Dragon King, but he also dared to set his sights on me, President Gong?

He was furious, but there was nothing he could do, so he could only mutter:

"Those two con artists aren't as honest as I am. If you actually go to them, not only will you get scammed, but you'll also be ripped off... they'll take a bunch of props. Do you really think that's worth it?"

Li Jingming shook his head and chuckled, "I don't believe any swindlers; Memory must be memorized by oneself."

"?" Long Jing was taken aback, sat up straight, and asked in surprise, "What do you want to do? Buy my Su Yida's identity?"

Li Jingming laughed loudly:

No, no, no!

Although I am interested in Su Yida, my interest is limited to his relationship with the science of Jie Shu, not his identity.

I think your plan has a flaw, and I can help you fix it.

Long Jing frowned. "Loophole? What loophole?"

"You!"

Li Jingming moved the spout of the teapot on the table, pointing it towards the Long Jing.

You are the biggest vulnerability.

The [Folly] Believer, seeing the big picture from small details and drawing inferences from one instance, when Jie Shu knew that Su Yida was caught in a Trials of self-identity verification, he could not have failed to realize that Su Yida's identity was in question.

Once the seed of doubt is planted, no matter how you play the part, it will become your biggest weakness.

These words caused Long Jing's expression to change, but Li Jingming continued...

That's why I said you're the biggest weakness.

However, this problem is easy to solve. Jie Shu knows that you covet their organization. In that case, the best way to get rid of your suspicion is for you, Long Jing, to join that organization as well!

When Long Jing and Su Yida appeared together, no one would doubt Su Yida's identity anymore.

Long Jing slammed his hand on the table and stood up, pointing at Li Jingming and saying:

"You still say you don't want Su Yida's identity!"

Alright, seeing them get involved, you couldn't hold back anymore, huh? Dragon King, I misjudged you.

I would never sell Su Yida's identity to you!

Long Jing spoke with absolute certainty and made a move to leave, but Li Jingming remained calm and composed, uttering not a word.

Long Jing paused, his expression slightly awkward. Seeing that the other person remained silent, he deliberately coughed lightly to remind him, "Ahem... am I leaving?"

No need to see me out.

"!!!"

Long Jing's face fell. Embarrassed and angry, he turned and sat back down at the tea table, saying with a dark expression, "It'll cost more."

Li Jingming smiled, "I won't buy Su Yida's identity. On the contrary, I can give you some compensation."

"?"

Is this for real?

Long Jing's face lit up instantly, but the next second his expression fell again, because he had already guessed what Li Jingming was going to do!

Since Su Yida needs to appear alongside Long Jing, and Li Jingming doesn't want to play Su Yida, there's only one answer:

He wants to play Long Jing!

Damn! The Dragon King is trying to impersonate himself again!?

Seeing that Long Jing had realized what was happening, Li Jingming chuckled and said, "I'll personally go and memorize the Memory, and use the props I have to buy a temporary identity certificate for President Gong. How about this exchange?"

"..." Long Jing looked at the Dragon King with disgust and asked, "Was your acting good?"

Li Jingming smiled slightly, his gaze passing over the main hall and landing on the stacks of Scripture Fold piled up in the storeroom:

"Don't worry, I remember everything."

"..."

Long Jing remained silent for a long time before nodding.