Where Did the Honesty Go?

Ouyang Jing looked at Gao Linzhi, and suddenly became furious.

"Arrest him! I'll tear his soul out of his body and see if what he's saying is true!"

"Don't think that just because you control a Substitute Puppet, you can run rampant!"

"There are many mysteries in this world that you don't know about!"

Gao Linzhi and said, "You know perfectly well that what I said is right, yet you're so angry and embarrassed. It just means you've lost your temper."

Why bother?

What I'm saying is something every player already knows.

"So what? At least that world doesn't have the precariousness of this one." Ouyang Jing took a deep breath and reached out to stop the surgical staff who were about to step forward.

"Isn't it very safe here?" Gao Linzhi asked tentatively.

"Hmph, you ignorant fool. It's pointless to talk to you; you'll never understand."

Damn it, I hate riddle tellers and people who won't let me tell riddles!

While thinking to himself, Gao Linzhi said aloud, "In our world, there is no way to Immortality. People can only rely on technology to endure the passage of time. Even the richest people and chairmen are helpless against many diseases. Do you still think that place is good?"

Hearing this, Ouyang Jing was taken aback, then said, "Really? The method of Immortality isn't that difficult. You haven't even figured it out?"

Gao Linzhi asked doubtfully, "Is Immortality easy?"

Ouyang Jing scoffed, "What's so difficult about that?"

"The Incense Longevity Path, the Anomaly Possession Path, the Exotic Beast Transfer Path... there are plenty of ways to abandon your flesh and blood and glimpse Immortality."

Gao Linzhi and said, "Those who Immortality by abandoning their flesh and blood all have one problem: After Immortality, are you still yourself?"

"You must understand that all human enjoyment and happiness comes from the chemical signals, hormones, and bioelectricity provided by one's own flesh and blood..."

He knew the other person could understand.

Ouyang Jing understood as well, and she looked coldly at Gao Linzhi: "It seems you are a person with ideas."

"However, you are still a fool. You have no idea what danger is. In your world, all dangers are nothing."

"But the real danger lies in the danger of our world."

Gao Linzhi smiled.

"Your world may be dangerous, but it has a path to Immortality. So what does danger matter?"

There will always be heroes who can either defeat or evade.

"Although our world may seem safe, and many people can live to a ripe old age peacefully, time is the most terrifying danger, from which no hero, emperor, or Sacred Tier can escape."

After hearing this, Ouyang Jing finally fell silent.

She realized that the person in front of her was just a stubborn argumentative bum, but would be a great asset in the laboratory's logistics department.

However, she also had to admit that what the other person said made a lot of sense.

For some reason, she just couldn't accept it.

It's probably because everyone else is used to obeying her every whim.

Today I ran into a guy who wasn't afraid of her and kept arguing with her, so naturally I wasn't willing to give up.

Her indifference and detachment could only be displayed from a position of superiority.

She has always longed for the world her parents came from.

Suddenly, someone jumped out and said that the world there wasn't actually that great, it was terrible.

This is like having many people on the internet who admire the Mai Kingdom, but then someone says that it's not so good there, that it's a paradise for the elite and a hell for the poor, a lawless jungle society.

Unsafe areas abound; outsiders who don't know the risks are practically committing suicide if they go there.

This will definitely provoke a strong backlash from admirers, who might even try to completely destroy the person, believing that the other party is just being a sour grapes.

At this moment, Ouyang Jing's state of mind is similar to this.

From what she had learned growing up, her parents' world was safe, beautiful, abundant in resources, and in which people lived in harmony and were friendly to one another.

There has never been a case of people starving to death, let alone cannibalism.

People can even become obese just by picking through trash cans... Yes, these are all true.

And nothing strange ever happened; I could watch videos until the wee hours of the morning without worry.

Most people don't need to worry about not seeing the sun the next day after they fall asleep at night.

You can also watch Ju-on, Ringu, Mountain Village Teacher, Scream... these movies and TV shows that sound terrifying.

But what about the local world she inhabits?

Strange things, monsters, the imperial court, colleagues...

They were all man-eating monsters.

Can you really get a full meal by scavenging for trash?

Impossible, even a dog can't outmaneuver a beggar.

If a wealthy family throws out some trash, it will be quickly looted clean.

Of course, she also knew that this situation had improved a lot since the arrival of the players.

At least the beggars can get a fair amount of food as long as they serve the players humbly.

The information she received from the players was basically consistent with the information she had received since childhood.

Little did she know, the players who made it to her alive were all Company Executive Players...

All of this further intensified her longing for the world her parents came from.

However, there is someone who doesn't care about her at all, and who shows a disdainful expression towards the world she yearns for, which makes her feel extremely uncomfortable.

Those who frequently argue online will be very familiar with this point.

Therefore, she was determined to make the other party bow down.

So, undeterred, she asked again, "I've asked some of you players."

"They all say that technology is developing rapidly recently, and that with the power of our world, your technology is leaping forward."

"You can also become a player to solve the problem of disease. As long as you become a player, wouldn't that solve the problem of lifespan?"

"In short, your world is far better than this one. You are blessed but don't know it. People like you enjoy the blessings of this wonderful world without even realizing it!"

"How incredibly pretentious!"

Ouyang Jing gritted her teeth and cursed out a few words.

That's about all the swearing I can muster.

Gao Linzhi was speechless for a moment.

This woman, seemingly aloof, becomes a chatterbox once her guard is broken.

Do you think becoming a player is so easy?

"Even as a player, lifespan still matters."

"Forget it, there's no point in arguing." Ouyang Jing took a deep breath to calm herself down. "From now on, it's up to us to see who has the best abilities. This time, I'll let you go."

Gao Linzhi did not leave, but instead said:

"Wait, there's something I need to tell you..."

"There's a strangely produced high-quality Talent Stone. Do you know how to get a beginner to use it?"

After listening, Ouyang Jing looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"I've confirmed it, you're genuinely stupid, not pretending."

"Hehe, you guys definitely have a way. How about this, what do you need? We can cooperate and exchange with each other," Gao Linzhi said nonchalantly.

Ouyang Jing snorted, "Alright, we do have a way for beginners to absorb it."

"I think you've encountered what's known as player level and class restrictions."

Clearly, she was different from the average native; she knew a lot about the players.

"But what can you offer in exchange?"

"What do you need most from the players?" Gao Linzhi countered.

Ouyang Jing thought for a moment and said, "You players recently got a new item called the Revival Stone."

"We are very interested in it and want to get one to experiment with."

Gao Linzhi laughed upon hearing this.

He thought the other party was making very high demands.

Composite stone is indeed very precious.

But that's how it is from other people's perspectives.

At this moment, Ouyang Jing said impatiently, "You don't have it, do you?"

"I know that thing is very precious; for you players, it's like having another life." "And because of the characteristics of player inventory, it's very difficult for us to get one. Although we've traded a few, none of them have been allocated to my projects."

Gao Linzhi.

This thing exists in this lab, but it's extremely rare.

This thing is a consumable item, and it's quite precious.

Once a player obtains it, they certainly won't easily trade it away.

Even Company Executive Players are no exception.

I never know when I'll need it.

"We've tried to trade with many players, but they've always refused."

"Even if we offered very high terms, it would still be the same."

Gao Linzhi shook his head. "Alright, that thing is indeed very precious."

"Because there was never a place with a fixed output."

"However, I can find one for you."

"But how can I be sure you have a way to help me absorb that high-quality Talent Stone?"

"Of course we have a way. You should have confidence just by looking at this laboratory," Ouyang Jing said calmly. "You don't need to worry about that."

Gao Linzhi nodded, and then he took out the Gold Quality Talent Stone.

When Ouyang Jing saw the stone, she was immediately shocked.

She was somewhat taken aback.

I was somewhat surprised.

"You actually took something so precious out of someone else's territory?"

"You know, I've only seen this kind of Gold Quality Talent Stone three times in my entire life."

"Hehe, I believe that someone who yearns for a better world must be a decent person," Gao Linzhi said nonchalantly.

He wasn't worried about taking that risk.

Because what he produced wasn't the original...

That being said, he never trusted anyone, let alone someone he was meeting for the first time.

He's not like some scumbag sycophant who pounces on every woman he sees.

"If I had known this would happen, I should have tricked you into coming here and captured you. I would have liked to see why you could say such things," Ouyang Jing said calmly.

"Even if you capture my true form, it won't help."

"You should know that the fact that I can produce a Revival Stone means I still have more."

"And the player's backpack, as you know, is special; you can't open it."

"Yes, I know how skilled you players are, which is why I'm cooperating with you."

After some discussion, the two parties finally reached an agreement and signed a contract that seemed to have no loopholes.

Gao Linzhi then handed over the Gold Quality Talent Stone (fake) to the other party.

There's also a Revival Stone, which is real. Give it to the other party as a sign of sincerity.

Upon seeing the Revival Stone, Ouyang Jing's doubts about the Gold Quality Talent Stone were largely dispelled.

Because in her eyes, the Revival Stone was far more precious.

Because it's fate, and fate is always more important than talent.

Some might say that since it's a disguise, it can't possibly produce any results.

That's wrong.

Gao Linzhi simply wanted to observe their research methods so he could replicate them himself.

Yes, it's not considered plagiarism when it comes to scientists' work.

That's called knowledge sharing.

The dissemination of theories.

Sure enough, they started researching it.

Before the research began, Ouyang Jing asked him a question:

"I'm here to ask you, how exactly did you obtain this Gold Quality stone?"

"I got this from a giant monster..." Gao Linzhi didn't hide the process of obtaining it.

"As expected, only the embodiment of those rules could condense such a gift." Ouyang Jing exhaled.

She then began to organize a team to conduct the research.

She did not refuse Gao Linzhi to watch from the sidelines.

Because she believed that a layman wouldn't be able to see anything.

This shows that the rules in this laboratory are actually not very strict.

It should be said that with authority comes everything.

And her authority is clearly very high.

"You must be a very famous guy among the players."

"Haha, it's alright, isn't it?"

Ouyang Jing studied the stone while they chatted.

Actually, this stone is also a purple-tier Talent Stone. After all, it was Gao Linzhi brought it out, so it couldn't be something too fake.

As for displaying the Gold Tier, it's merely a decorative item obtained using items from the game's in-game store.

This was disguised, so the other party naturally couldn't tell the difference.

After all, these are the rules of the game.

The other party continued their research.

It must be said, these people are indeed quite capable.

In just three days, they provided Gao Linzhi with a usage plan.

That is to let himself merge with the previous White Mist.

As long as he absorbs a wisp of White Mist, the other party will use the mist as the core to modify his stomach.

In that case, he would have an Anomaly Stomach.

And that Anomaly Stomach can digest this Talent Stone and transplant the talent to him.

"Flesh and blood are weak and vulnerable, while machinery soars to new heights," Ouyang Jing challenged.

"These are the words left by our parents. You wouldn't be reluctant to part with the so-called hair and skin of your parents, would you?"

Gao Linzhi shook his head. "No, of course I don't care."

"However, this White Mist is both infectious and corrosive."

"Wouldn't using it to fuse with the body eventually turn it into a monster?"

"Hmph, this is already the best method," Ouyang Jing said disdainfully. "You should know that this is Gold Quality Talent Stone."

Gao Linzhi smiled faintly.

He has already found a solution.

So he said, "Alright then, it seems I need to take a risk."

Two days later.

Gao Linzhi's Game Character arrived at the same place.

Inside the tower, at the laboratory.

Ouyang Jing looked at him, scrutinizing him repeatedly, her gaze becoming somewhat complicated.

Just then, she suddenly burst into laughter.

"Finally fell for it!"

"You really are an idiot!"

"You believe that? You've been scammed!"

"Once your physical body enters, this laboratory will be sealed off. You can't get out, and you can't even commit suicide."

Gao Linzhi said with some helplessness, "Sigh, can't people be a little more sincere with each other?"

He completely forgot that he was also deceiving the other person.