Emergency Situation, Leaving Home in the Middle of the Night

"She sounds like a real headache. Although I expected her to be strong, to be able to scheme against someone at the Tier 4 when she was only at the Tier 2..."

"This is really troublesome."

Lin Yu sighed.

Old Zheng explained, "Actually... I wasn't exactly Tier 4. Although I could expand my 'Heart Domain,' I was probably only half a step into the Tier 4 at the time... or rather, I was at the peak of the Tier 3!"

Hearing this, Lin Yu sighed helplessly, "You've certainly read a lot of online novels..."

Old Zheng didn't deny it. "What's wrong with having a hobby? Reading online novels isn't illegal or criminal."

He then ended his discussion of his hobbies. "Alright... let's get back to Fluoxetine. Although that girl didn't directly attack me, her meticulousness and madness are rare talents. I don't think it was unfair that I fell for her."

"Of course, her special qualities don't stop there... Do you know how she got into the 'Death game'?"

Old Zheng spoke, Lin Yu became interested.

Is this also special?

Old Zheng nodded. "Yes, she committed suicide."

Even though Lin Yu had mentally prepared himself, he was still taken aback for a moment. "Huh?"

"That's right, she committed suicide—I saw her file back then; this person entered the 'Death game' after committing suicide."

Lin Yu stared at the brain in front of him, incredulous. "Are you kidding me?"

"Isn't the 'Death game' only for those with a strong Desire to live...? If she chooses to give up her own life, would she meet the criteria?"

Old Zheng's mind went blank for a moment. "I also find it hard to believe, but it's really true—even after she gave up her own life, her Desire to live still met the criteria for a 'Death game'."

"Therefore, she is also the Player is most difficult to judge by common sense... The reason why each Player 'wants to survive' is actually an important part of our assessment of their potential, but the way 'Fluoxetine' was introduced makes it difficult for us to assess why she actually wants to survive..."

"We didn't even understand why she agreed with the principles of our 'Psychology Society' —at least not at the time, and we don't know if there have been any new developments since."

Old Zheng sighed, his tone filled with reminiscence.

It's clear that Fluoxetine left a very deep impression on him.

Lin Yu nodded. "I see..."

Old Zheng sighed, "Anyway, if it were any other Operator, I think you could have acted sooner... but since it's Fluoxetine, you should focus on developing your skills first!"

"What Instance are you in now? What tier are you at?"

Old Zheng asked, and Lin Yu shrugged.

"The next Instance is the seventh Instance, and we're currently at Tier 1."

Although there's a possibility that Old Zheng might break away from him in the future, Lin Yu feels...

Since this brain is now my own [Item], there's no point in hiding it from him.

Therefore, he told the other party very frankly.

"You've only cleared six Instance and you're already matched with me? You've even completed the Tier Advancement Instance! What kind of monsters are you fighting?" Old Zheng exclaimed. "When did you start advancing to Tier 2?"

Upon hearing Old Zheng's words, Lin Yu glanced at the blood-red characters floating in his field of vision.

"You've reminded me..."

"Next Instance."

[Latest start time until next Game: 06 days, 22 hours, and 55 minutes]

[Note: You will receive an additional "Rank Advancement Trial" quest in the next Game Instance.]

Lin Yu said, "Logically, I should have been able to receive it in your Instance, but for some reason... it was delayed by one Instance."

Old Zheng suddenly realized what was happening, his brain bouncing on the table. "What the hell? You leveled up to Tier 1 on your third Instance? And you even cleared it?!"

"And then in the seventh Instance... you'll be advancing to Tier 2?"

Lin Yu spread his hands. "I don't know what happened either, but... that's really how it is."

Old Zheng thought for a long time, seemingly trying to confirm whether Lin Yu was joking.

Although he didn't know how his isolated mind could perceive the outside world, Lin Yu was certain that Old Zheng had looked him up and down just now.

Finally, Old Zheng spoke up again, "I take back what I said before... Compared to you, Fluoxetine isn't that abnormal."

"By the way, your S-Rank is... too low. If it were me, I would give you S+."

Old Zheng sighed.

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

"In short, I will consult you more often regarding questions related to the 'Psychology Society' in the future."

As he spoke, Lin Yu took out the [Cyber Ghost's Electronic Coffin] and prepared to reply to messages from the other identities—this was a weekly routine.

But just as I took out my phone, it vibrated.

On May's phone, Good Night made a voice call to him.

Lin Yu frowned slightly.

Why are you calling all of a sudden?

Is there some kind of emergency?

Is there a problem with my report?

That shouldn't be the case.

Lin Yu pressed the speakerphone button and answered Good Night's call.

"Hey, Captain Good Night, what's wrong?"

Good Night's voice rang out. "Xi Ba, are you asleep? Is it convenient for you to come out?"

"It is convenient, indeed..."

Lin Yu spoke, leaving a slight pause in his tone.

"I know it's a bit unreasonable, but it's an emergency. Can you get to... let me see, and get to Tom's Supermarket on Xi Ba Road as soon as possible?"

"I'll explain the specifics to you later."

Good Night spoke, Lin Yu nodded.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Lin Yu then hung up the phone.

"What could be going on in the middle of the night?"

Lin Yu muttered to himself, but still slung his bag over his shoulder and prepared to leave.

Instead of taking Old Zheng back, he stuffed him into his bag.

At the same time, Lin Yu also slipped Hannah inside.

"Disguise your brain well."

"Quack! Yes, ma'am!"

As the "Grandpa with a portable ring," this guy is very knowledgeable, and Lin Yu felt it was a huge waste to have it left in the [Item Space].

This thing should be carried with you at all times, as Bestiary and strategy tool, whenever possible!

Anyway, a brain isn't particularly heavy.

Lin Yu, carrying a bag, opened the room door.

Just as he was about to sneak out...

"Snap!"

The restaurant lights suddenly turning on startled Lin Yu, who froze on the spot.

Lin Zhao, who was walking out of the kitchen with a bowl of instant noodles in his hand, looked at Lin Yu with some surprise.

Where are you going?

Lin Yu's mind raced, and he quickly spoke.

"Well... there's an urgent filming assignment. One of the videos we filmed before was taken down, and I need to film a reshoot."

As Lin Yu spoke, Lin Zhao stirred the instant noodles in the bowl with his chopsticks, making a sticky sound.

"Oh... money is really hard to earn!"

"Maybe we should stop for now. It's not like I can't keep going!"

Lin Yu smiled and said, "Not at all. Besides the money... this is also a great opportunity."

"Alright, sister, I'm going now."

Seeing that Lin Zhao had been fooled, Lin Yu quickly ran out, not giving Lin Zhao a chance to think it over.

The excuse was made up on the spot; he was really afraid that if he asked a few more questions, he would be exposed!

God knows why Lin Zhao, who always has a regular schedule, suddenly got up in the middle of the night to eat instant noodles tonight.

After leaving home, Old Zheng's voice came from inside the Backpack.

"Was that woman your sister?"

"What's wrong?"

Lin Yu asked, somewhat annoyed.

"It's nothing, it's just... she's quite pretty."

Old Zheng exclaimed, "She's really a stunning beauty!"