Jiang'an Hall's Trial

The next day, at night.

After catching up on sleep at home during the day and making some preparations, Lin Yu returned to the Tycoon's abandoned restaurant.

At this moment, Lin Yu's "disguise" had reached a new level.

He bought several new cell phones, spent money to purchase some old, unregistered SIM cards, and created several virtual numbers.

After registering more Socializing media accounts with these numbers...

Lin Yu gave it a try...

For some reason, as long as he's in the [Mask] disguise state, he can even register new forum accounts!

This surprised Lin Yu.

"Could it be that the forum's detection system uses Camera to scan faces?"

Although I don't know the principle behind it, since it works...

Lin Yu thought it was a good thing.

With brand new Socializing accounts and forum IDs, Lin Yu arrived at the abandoned restaurant.

However, this time, before he even went upstairs, Lin Yu was stopped.

"Hello!"

Lin Yu turned his head and saw a classic silver minivan, a Domestic Light, parked by the roadside.

This kind of car is clearly not befitting of Tycoon's status—neither his identity as the second son of Qingsheng Group nor his role Boss "Jiang'an Hall" should warrant driving such a car.

But at that moment, behind the rolled-down rear window, the Tycoon's solemn face did indeed appear.

"Old Yao, is that you? You're right on time!"

Lin Yu also adopted a fawning expression and smiled as he spoke to the Tycoon.

"Damn, bro, you actually came in person today!"

"What kind of assessment task will you assign? Although I, Yao, have only cleared seven Instance, I still have some skill!"

"Whatever you ask me to do, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Lin Yu patted his chest and said, then added a sentence.

"And brother, don't let my reputation as a 'thief' fool you. I've actually reformed and started a new life. It's just that the criteria for judging this 'Death game'... might be a bit problematic."

At this moment, Lin Yu looked like a particularly unreliable person pretending to be dependable.

The Tycoon sized Lin Yu up and down, then stroked his chin.

"Don't worry, Old Yao. As the saying goes, 'If you doubt someone, don't use them; if you use someone, don't doubt them.' Since you've come to our 'Jiang'an Society,' it means you trust us..."

"Of course I trust you!"

The Tycoon spoke solemnly, which moved Lin Yu even more.

"Okay, please start the assessment now. I guarantee I'll complete the task!"

The Tycoon coughed lightly. "Well, the assessment is just a formality."

Then, the Tycoon produced three brocade pouches.

"Now, open these three pouches one by one from left to right, and follow the instructions on them."

"You'll need to pay some not-too-excessive price during this process..."

"Don't worry, it definitely won't be beyond your tolerance level!"

"After you've accomplished your mission, come back and give me what you've gained. That will complete the task!"

The Tycoon spoke seriously.

Lin Yu then nodded and accepted the brocade pouch.

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

As he spoke, he opened the first brocade pouch.

"Go to No. 115 Jiuhuai Street, Dongqiao District, Jiang City, and find the person in the black uniform inside. After finding them, open the second brocade pouch."

Lin Yu looked at the contents of the brocade pouch and nodded slightly.

"Looks like we need to find someone to make contact first?"

Without hesitation, he took a taxi and headed to the address on the slip of paper inside the brocade pouch.

This place isn't far from the Tycoon's restaurant; it only took about 20 minutes by taxi to get there.

Lin Yu paid the taxi driver in cash, took the change, and got out of the car.

Looking at the bright and spacious entrance under the number 115, Lin Yu sighed.

"Why is this a McDonald's?"

The one in the black uniform...

Lin Yu looked inside and noticed that the receptionist was wearing a black uniform.

Are the Tycoon's organization members McDonald's employees?

With a hint of wariness, Lin Yu pushed open the door and entered the shop, then opened the second brocade pouch.

"Walk up to the officer in the black uniform, wait for him to speak with you first, and then read the words on the back of the note."

Lin Yu carefully took the note and walked up to the shop assistant.

"We also need to exchange secret signals..."

Lin Yu muttered something, and then the shop assistant spoke up as well.

Hello, is there anything I can help you with?

The other person spoke with a smile.

Lin Yu flipped the note over and read its contents aloud.

"'Hello, I'd like a Big Mac Meal, Coke (large size, no ice), to go... Huh?'"

Lin Yu finished reading the contents on the back, and felt somewhat puzzled.

What kind of code is this?

The shop assistant, still smiling, said, "Okay, is there anything else you need?"

Lin Yu opened the third brocade pouch. "Pay the money, and return the way you came with your 'harvest'."

Looking at the brocade pouch, Lin Yu fell silent.

What exactly is going on?

But he still paid for the meal in cash.

Final...

Lin Yu received a paper bag containing a Big Mac, fries, and a large Coke.

Is the difficulty that the Tycoon's men might attack me on the way back?

Lin Yu thought suspiciously, and finally...

Nothing happened.

He hailed a taxi and returned smoothly to the front of that Domestic Light van, holding a paper bag and looking puzzled.

"What the hell?"

Lin Yu handed the paper bag to the Tycoon, who, with a net worth of at least seven figures and the Tycoon of a successful person, took the bag, excitedly pulled out a hamburger, and took a bite.

"It's delicious! I've been craving this for ages!"

The Tycoon said with great satisfaction.

Then, he tore open the ketchup packet, squeezed half of it into his mouth, and spread the other half on the hamburger.

The Tycoon ate a hamburger, a fries, and a Coke, his mouth stuffed full.

He looked at Lin Yu with satisfaction.

"You're great, Old Yao —you've passed!"

Congratulations on officially joining our "Jiang'an Society"!

Lin Yu was a little confused. "That's it?"

The Tycoon was puzzled. "Otherwise what? You thought it would be any more complicated... We're not some kind of organization like 'Order' with heavy responsibilities, nor are we some sneaky things like the 'Psychology Society' or the 'Freedom Alliance'!"

"While the organization does have rules, it's not too late to kick you out if you break them."

Tycoon spoke, he took out his phone while eating.

"Come on, bro, scan this QR code and I'll add you to our 'Jiang'an Hall' group."

Lin Yu nodded, took out his new phone from his pocket, and unlocked the screen.

The Tycoon, with his sharp eyes, noticed that Lin Yu's phone was brand new. "Hey bro, the latest iPhone? Where did you buy it?"

Lin Yu was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Boss, the way you're talking makes me think you're going to advertise for those phone recycling apps!"

The Tycoon laughed and said, "That's right, hurry up and scan the code."

Just as Lin Yu was about to open WeChat to scan the QR code, the Tycoon interrupted him.

"Wait, Old Yao, we're not using this software."

It's the 'Forum' app.