New Commission to Guide Someone

"Junior, you've lost your meal card."

"Oh, you're welcome. I guess you weren't paying attention when you helped your classmate up; it was on the stairs over there."

"Alright, you guys keep waiting, see you later!"

After returning the meal card, Li Nian sheepishly walked down the stairs again and came to Lin Yu was waiting at the door.

"Oh, Sister Zhu Ming, how did you know I stole her meal card... I thought that with the [Exquisite Gloves], no one would be able to find out."

"I don't have the ability to see through your skills as a 'thief'."

Lin Yu shook his head in denial.

Not to mention him, even Old Zheng didn't see anything amiss.

"Then how did you know I made a move?"

Li Nian couldn't help but ask.

"I guessed. I told you you would investigate, and your usual investigation methods aren't hard to guess," Lin Yu said calmly. "Through our time together, I can also confirm that you are a very proactive person with an extremely strong sense of curiosity."

Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, Li Nian couldn't help but sigh again.

"Wow, Sister Zhu Ming is amazing... Are you really just a 'veterinarian'?"

"I'm starting to doubt whether you've actually learned anything useful at the 'Psychology Society'."

In response to Li Nian's teasing, Lin Yu simply replied, "It's not like only people from the 'Psychology Society' can study psychology. As Player, it's never a bad thing to have a broader range of interests."

Li Nian nodded. "That's true."

"Alright, let's see what kind of commission you found."

Then, Lin Yu took out his phone and opened the link sent by Li Nian —it was a bounty post published on the "Hunter Society".

"Seeking help: I'm looking for a player with at least 'Tier 2' strength to assist me in clearing the next [Instance]. The reward is 1500 forum points, negotiable."

The poster's ID is "Fei Dao".

Next, there was Li Nian's personal information about "Fei Dao" and the merged and forwarded chat logs.

This guy is also a "Tier 2" character, and his Profession is "referee".

His reason for seeking help from other "Tier 2" individuals to guide him was quite simple...

The "Fei Dao" suffered severe losses in the previous [Instance], consuming almost all consumable [Item] and destroying many non-consumable [Item].

Moreover, "Fei Dao's" two long-time partners and teammates have also died—they belonged to a local organization in the same city.

Many experienced "Player" actually have their own fixed partners, and it's perfectly affordable for several people to share the [Team-up Card].

After all, many "Profession" have very specific abilities, and even if subsequent "Tier Advancement Item" can make up for their weaknesses, they are not enough to be a panacea for all types and scenarios of "Instance".

However, purchasing a large number of [Common Item] would be too costly for a single Player, as it would spread their strength too thin; and there are always various risks involved in temporarily teaming up and cooperating with other "Player" after entering a [Instance].

Therefore, many "Player" believe that having a few teammates who can cooperate with you in the long term is still a good thing.

However, if the team fails and many members die, the remaining members will suffer – long-term teamwork often results in them having a more limited variety of Item!

Therefore, Lin Yu fully understood why this "Fei Dao" paid such a high price to hire someone.

"Fei Dao" needs help, at least to get through a [Instance] buffer period, giving him a chance to catch his breath, collect [Item] again, and recruit new teammates!

"It's a decent job, but isn't he looking for a 'Tier 2' one?"

Lin Yu turned off his phone screen and looked at Li Nian.

"Am I not 'Tier 2'?"

"But I'm still 'Tier 1,' a 'Tier 1' I just recently reached."

Lin Yu emphasized this again.

Although he had already reached the "Tier 2", he definitely couldn't tell Li Nian about this.

Moreover, in Lin Yu's Conception...

The identity of "Zhu Ming" is indeed not yet at the point where it is time to announce his promotion to "Tier 2".

Li Nian pouted. "So they said they wanted experts with 'Tier 2' strength, not that they were blocking anyone from reaching 'Tier 2'... Do you think your strength is that much weaker than a real 'Tier 2' expert?"

"Based on my observation of your behavior on the train, you're downright terrifying."

Upon hearing Li Nian's words, Lin Yu raised an objection. "But a 'Designer' is also 'Tier 2'..."

"Brother Wang is different. He's not an ordinary 'Tier 2'. He's the one who's taking on this mission, and the reward will be tripled."

Li Nian reiterated this point.

"That fat guy really hit the jackpot," Lin Yu remarked. "He essentially got a free ride through our connections, with the 'Designer' helping him clear the game. He's got some luck on him."

"At least in that [Instance], I still think the 'Detective' was luckier. He got a freebie without spending any coins, and he even got a 'Rank Advancement Trial' for free!"

Li Nian said jokingly.

Before completing the [Personal Instance] himself, Lin Yu might have agreed with Li Nian's statement, but now...

Lin Yu simply sighed, "It wasn't necessarily just good luck on his part. For that 'Detective,' Destiny's gifts might have already come with a hidden price..."

And the money has already been deducted quietly.

Li Nian didn't understand why Lin Yu was so emotional, but she nodded, "You're right—anyway, let's eat first, we're starving."

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the entrance of the cafeteria.

"Okay, I'll leave after my meal. I have other things to take care of."

Lin Yu said, then looked at Li Nian: "By the way, this mission is next Tuesday, right? I might not be in Jiang City... so let's add each other as friends, so it'll be easier to use the [Remote Team-up Card]."

As Lin Yu spoke, Li Nian paused for a moment, then spoke in shock.

"Did you grant [Socializing] permissions?"

"Yes, it's open."

Lin Yu said calmly, as if it were just a trivial matter.

"Alright, it's been disinfected. Although the wound is quite deep, it didn't damage the bone, and mobility is fine. It should be healed in a couple of days."

"Avoid contact with water during this period."

Inside the infirmary, the school doctor bandaged the injured girl's wound and gave her some words of advice with a smile.

"Thank you, Teacher Li," Xia Yang said on behalf of her classmate who was too shy to speak due to pain, "Should we reduce the amount of activity?"

"Yes, avoid strenuous activity, but walking won't be a problem."

The school doctor spoke, then looked at Xia Yang, who seemed hesitant to speak, and gently began to speak.

Is there anything else?

Xia Yang hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Teacher, I'd like to ask what time the counseling room opens."

"Or I'd like to ask if I should see a therapist for this situation—because I think I might be Hallucination."

Xia Yang said somewhat uncertainly.

She just felt like she... saw her deceased sister.