Zhu Ming, Baby, You're Such an Adorable Little Cupcake
Hearing Chen Zhuo tone, Lin Yu also became interested.
He immediately took out Zhu Ming's phone and opened the Forum APP on it.
Although he was a reserve member of the "Freedom Alliance," he was not a formal member, so Lin Yu's account as "Zhu Ming" had not yet been deleted.
He searched for the ID "Ai-chan Is My Life" and quickly saw Chen Zhuo's latest post.
"I'd like to invite two people to team up with me and help me clear the Instance. I'll provide a [Team-up Card], and each person will receive 300 points. Those interested, please PM me."
Lin Yu looked at Chen Zhuo in shock upon seeing the post he had sent.
300 points?
That's 30,000 yuan in cash.
Although it's not a particularly large number for Lin Yu now, it's not insignificant either.
Moreover, Lin Yu knew very well...
Earning points is much harder than earning money.
300 points can buy a really good weapon, and it might even have some special effects!
Chen Zhuo was able to casually produce 600 points...
"You've only cleared four Instance, right? Where did you get so many points?"
Lin Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.
He then added, "It's okay if you don't want to answer; I respect your privacy... After all, everyone has secrets."
"I was just a little curious on a whim, sorry."
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Chen Zhuo eagerly offered his explanation.
"You were introduced by the Administrator, and it was indeed because of you that I was able to pass the first Instance without doing anything..."
"So, it won't hurt to tell you!"
"Besides, I feel you're a trustworthy and good person; my intuition is usually very accurate."
Chen Zhuo spoke confidently, and then proceeded to explain.
"However, there's really not much to say..."
"The reason I have so many points is actually just... I guess I'm lucky?"
Chen Zhuo scratched his head.
"I almost died in my second Instance, but I unexpectedly obtained an Item that I couldn't use... So I took it to the market to sell, and a really powerful uncle from Jiang City bought it for 1000 points!"
"I was a bit apprehensive about the second Instance, and since I had 1000 points, I naturally wanted to play it safe. So I checked the prices and found that the average price for an experienced Player who had run about ten normal Instance to help a newbie clear a dungeon was around 30 to 50 points. If it was a guaranteed clear, it was 50 points. So I offered a higher price... I took out 120 points and hired two people."
"Then I bought 10 [Three-person Team-up Card] and some potions from some kind uncle... it probably cost me another seven or eight hundred points..."
"The third Instance went relatively smoothly, but too smoothly—I probably used up about 100 points worth of consumables."
"But I also obtained some [Item], which were ores, herbs Item, and the like. I still couldn't use them, so I showed them to that kind uncle after I came out, and he was amazed."
"They immediately gave me another 1000 points to make the purchase..."
"So, I thought I'd hire more people this time. Last week, I used 150 points to hire two veterans who, although they hadn't Tier Advancement, had completed about fifteen Instance each..."
"And then..."
As Chen Zhuo spoke, Lin Yu roughly guessed what was going on.
"You found something good again?"
"Yes, we sold 2000 points this time..."
Chen Zhuo said rather embarrassedly, adding, "So I raised the bounty to 300 points."
"But for some reason, there aren't many applicants this time... I'm about to clear the Instance, and after screening them, I feel like there aren't many suitable candidates."
"No wonder they were so generous," Lin Yu couldn't help but remark. "As for why there weren't many people around, I can understand that."
"300 points is too much. For Player who haven't advanced, they'll wonder if your Instance is dangerous because of that number of points, and they won't dare to take the risk. Most Player in Death game, especially those who stay on the forums, are pretty law-abiding and won't take too many risks."
"For advanced Player, even a request with unknown details and 300 points is not easy to accept."
"Because this kind of work is usually directly assigned to those organizations—generally speaking, people who are capable of contributing that many points have extensive connections, and they can directly contact their acquaintances."
"So this is an 'unusual' request... it's natural that people will keep an eye on it."
As Lin Yu spoke, Chen Zhuo suddenly realized what was happening.
"I see... I really have to thank the Administrator, otherwise I probably would have had to run the Instance by myself this time!"
"Thank you for taking on this task."
Chen Zhuo said respectfully again.
"It's alright, I'm just a bit short on cash," Lin Yu waved his hand, then asked, "By the way... you mentioned earlier that you hired two people and used [Three-person Team-up Card] for your first two Instance. What are your plans for this time?"
Chen Zhuo looked Lin Yu up and down. "With you here, things are indeed quite safe, but if possible... would you mind adding another person?"
"Of course not, I feel more at ease with having more help."
Lin Yu shook his head.
Now that Chen Zhuo believes in Xia Yue's identity and the fabricated experiences he has made, Lin Yu is eager to bring in another person so that Chen Zhuo can indirectly convey some "credible" information about Xia Yue's identity.
After hearing Xia Yue's words, Chen Zhuo tentatively spoke again.
"Well... Senior Zhu Ming, Sister Zhu Ming, I have a favor to ask."
"You said that veteran Player usually have their own network... Do you have any suitable candidates among your friends? This points bounty isn't going to be given to outsiders, is it?"
Chen Zhuo spoke, Lin Yu laughed.
"You want me to introduce you to someone?"
Chen Zhuo nodded. "That's right, that's right. If you can bring in a reliable expert, I'll give you an extra referral fee!"
Lin Yu waved his hand.
"I'd rather not—but I do know someone who seems to be available."
"However, first of all, that guy isn't very reliable."
"Secondly, the other party is not just 'Tier 1,' so the price may be on the higher side."
"Finally... that guy can't collect the points, he might need to settle the payment in cash or [Item]."
Lin Yu spoke calmly, then took out his phone.
"If you're willing, I can call her over to talk."
Chen Zhuo looked somewhat surprised. "Of course!"
He only noticed one sentence Lin Yu said...
"It's not just 'Tier 1'!"
There are even higher-level experts?!
Anything unreliable or unable to earn points can be ignored and overcome!
"Please call him over to talk."
Lin Yu nodded and immediately dialed the contact on his phone.
The phone rang twice before being answered.
"Hello? Hello? I'm getting food at the school cafeteria, what's up?"
"A Nian, I have a job. I'm helping someone clear a dungeon. They're offering 300 Forum Points for a 'Tier 1' character. I've already accepted the job, but there's one spot left. Do you want to do it?"
As Lin Yu spoke, Li Nian on the other end of the phone exclaimed in surprise.
"Wow, what a wonderful thing! And you were actually thinking of me? I'm so touched!"
"Zhu Ming, you're such a kind person! I only thought you were a seemingly amiable killer, but I never imagined you had such a kind and considerate side!"
"Baby Zhu Ming, you are such an adorable little cake!"
Lin Yu listened to Li Nian's increasingly frantic words, but his tone remained gentle.
"If you can't come, then get out."
"Come on, come on, it's coming!"