Transferring in the Storm

Su Yida is an excellent actor.

At least to others, he conveyed three meanings in his statement just now.

First, he is Mage of Memory, Memory Traveler.

Secondly, he does possess a similar ability to travel back in time, which might be extremely useful in the [Annihilation] Trials, thus subtly increasing his importance.

Third, he realized that Tao Yi was Believer in "prosperity" and that he had good observation skills.

But Su Yida's behavior towards Cheng Shi concealed two more lies, namely...

His talent!

And his score!

Cheng Shi had already guessed his talent:

[Deception] is an S-rank Faith Talent, [Mirage in the Void-Reality Gap].

When someone believes his lies, everything he describes will be seen by that person.

If someone sees through his lie, then everything he says will remain unseen by that person.

In other words, Su Yida created a bunch of mushrooms that exist between reality and illusion.

Tao Yi believed him, so Tao Yi could see and eat.

Cheng Shi had already guessed that he was Believer in "Deception" and had the talent to see through his lies, so Cheng Shi couldn't see the mushroom at all. What he saw was Su Yida's clumsy and ridiculous pantomime.

This is also why many talents in the [Deception] category seem incredibly powerful, but their actual ratings are very low.

Because once the lie is exposed, no matter how tall the building is built, it will collapse and can never be rebuilt.

Interestingly, Cheng Shi is now unable to expose him.

Even throughout the entire trial, one could not expose his true nature.

Because he might be Tao Yi's only guarantee that she can unleash her full potential in the Trials.

Another point is that having an S-level talent means that Su Yida's Ladder Score is likely higher than 2000.

Judging from this, this person's cunning is no less than that of his teammates from the previous game.

Tao Yi smiled so broadly her eyes narrowed, and she devoured the mushrooms, making no attempt to hide her Cui Ding Tian had already finished his battle.

The old man looked up at Tao Yi, coughed, and nodded, as if he were getting to know this girl with opposing Faith all over again.

Zhao Qian's gaze towards Cui Ding Tian remained strange. He took two steps back, took two deep breaths, and said:

"The mummy is indeed a defensive specialist, impressive."

"Uh cough cough... Thank you for the favor."

As soon as the old man finished, he started bending over and coughing again, looking hunched over.

"Yes, as everyone can see, the rain is getting heavier and heavier. Given the current soil conditions, if it gets any heavier, the probability of triggering a mudslide or landslide is very high."

Zhao Qian kicked at the muddy ground under his feet, frowned, and continued:

"My suggestion is to go down first, then turn around. The mountains over there look like they have harder rock, so we'll have more room to maneuver there, whether we wait for the heavy rain to end or for an even bigger downpour to come. What do you think?"

The group looked in the direction he pointed and found that the mountain there did indeed appear to be more solid, consisting of a dark white stone.

"I have no objection."

"Hmm... okay, no objections... gulp..."

"Cough cough cough, then let's hurry up and go."

Zhao Qian took the lead, Su Yida was full of energy, and Old Cui was not slow either.

Cheng Shi and Gao Yu walked side by side naturally, silently following behind.

"Hey, you keep talking about us, what about yourself?" Gao Yu asked in a low voice.

"Myself? What?"

"Edict of Passage, you're not prosperity, so naturally all that's left is..."

"Oh, this?" Cheng Shi smiled sheepishly, then deliberately rummaged in his crotch. "It's already finished."

Gao Yu's gaze followed Cheng Shi's movements downwards, and when he saw Cheng Shi's already soaked pants, he seemed to suddenly understand something, blinking in shock and confusion.

"This... this... is okay?"

You're awesome!

That's fast.

"Hmm? Isn't it better to be fast? It saves time."

"..."

Gao Yu gave a "I don't understand" smile and turned his head away.

After finishing her meal, Tao Yi was noticeably more energetic and ran ahead to clear the way.

But that's understandable, given the Wood Elf' affinity for plants, the weeds and thorns blocking their way are no problem at all.

Tao Yi simply waved her hand, and a shortcut through the cliffs and thickets appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Let's go, and be careful to follow."

Her agile figure twisted and leaped on the constantly protruding vine platform, her nimble movements making her look completely different from the harmless pink-haired girl she had been before.

As I said before, no one who reaches this score is easy.

Appearances can be deceiving.

Cheng Shi shook his head and smiled, then followed closely behind.

Although he couldn't handle the effortless ease like Tao Yi, he could still climb down quickly.

However, just as he was halfway up, a wildly growing vine suddenly wrapped around his leg, pulling him down from the sky.

Cheng Shi turned around in surprise and found that Tao Yi had "prospered" the plants at her feet, which turned into giant hands and caught Cheng Shi.

He felt no shame or inferiority whatsoever; instead, he gratefully leaned over and licked Tao Yi's lips.

"Big star, amazing! Boss, awesome! Thank you, boss! I'll cling to your leg and never let go, even if it kills me! Heaven will witness my sincerity!"

The words had barely left his mouth when thunder roared!

"Boom—boom boom—"

"..."

Everyone watched the spectacle in silence. Tao Yi smiled sheepishly and waved her hand, saying:

"It's nothing, let's help each other out, let's go."

The group set off again, and Cheng Shi and Gao Yu fell behind once more.

Then the rain intensified.

The beaded curtain of rain almost obstructed the players' vision, so much so that they had to improvise some rain shields and hold them above their heads to get a clear view of the road ahead.

"Little... Gao Yu..."

Hearing Cheng Shi's attempt to strike up a conversation, Gao Yu sighed.

"Go ahead and call out if you want."

"Little boy!"

Cheng Shi said those words, he felt refreshed and invigorated.

"I'm also quite interested in history, especially the history of the development of the Alchemy and Creation system in the Tower of Reason. Tell me about it if you're bored on the way."

Gao Yu was somewhat surprised:

"You like puppets?"

Cheng Shi didn't hide anything and nodded sincerely:

"Yes!"

Then he lowered his voice and said:

"Look, when you're not participating in the Trials, you get so bored by yourself."

If you can connect with other people's spaces, you also have to guard against outsiders suddenly having designs on you, which is not safe.

If I could learn some alchemical creation techniques and create a puppet myself, wouldn't that be...?

Hehehehe, you know what I mean.

The rain was pouring down, and the noise was deafening; their conversation shouldn't have been overheard by others.

But before they knew it, Su Yida had also quietly fallen behind, walking in front of the two of them and listening Ear.

He was clearly interested in what the two of them were talking about in secret.

Gao Yu thought to himself that Cheng Shi was indeed this kind of person, and he replied with a hint of disdain:

"Flesh and blood are but a fleeting companion. Now that the gods have descended, we may possess endless possibilities. Why cling to these things that are so easily lost?"

Cheng Shi was taken aback and asked in return:

"What are you so fixated on? Eternal mechanical creations? Creating a female version of a mecha to keep you company?"

Who would have thought that Cheng Shi Gao Yu to stumble, her embarrassed, flushed face quickly turning to the side.

Cheng Shi stared at his reaction in disbelief, thinking to himself, "You haven't already done it, have you?"

Um???

While mecha may be a man's romance, it's not for you to be romantic like this, kid.

You're not 18 yet!

How could you go astray?

I suggest you give me the mech, and I'll take the blame for you!

Su Yida frowned after listening to their conversation.

The two of them whispered to each other for a while, and they were talking about this in the back.

We haven't even seen any clues to Trials the trial, and you're all here talking about the romance of mechs?

What, isn't it romantic enough already? If it rains for another hour or so, the whole valley will be overflowing with water and overflowing with waves.

He shook his head and followed the footsteps ahead again.

Cheng Shi continued only after he had left:

"To each their own, kid. Tell me your opinion."

Gao Yu didn't really want to bother with such vulgar people, but it felt so good to have someone ask him about history that he held back for a second but still couldn't refuse.

What do you want to know?

"Oh, who are the big names in the Alchemy and Creation Department? What are their research areas? Which one is the most reliable? I'll look up some information later so I can work towards that direction."

Let me think about it...

Gao Yu trudged through the mud, one foot sinking deep into the ground, and after a moment's thought, said:

"If we're talking about the most brilliant people in their department, they're probably Zainjil, who died in an alchemical Experiment in the early stages of the Civilization Era, and Bakhus, who transformed his wife into a new life in the later stages of the Civilization Era."

"... I'm going to create a wife puppet, not turn my wife into a puppet. Let me tell you about the one in front of me!"

Cheng Shi's heart skipped a beat when he heard the name.

According to Chenosli, Zainjil's death was not an accident.

He was assassinated by Scholar from other schools of thought within the Tower of Reason!