That's the Art of Talking!
The people watching the live stream outside started to laugh and began discussing this simulated world.
[Taking notes, Persona Mask? A lucky holder, highly adaptable, sharp-minded, and naturally gifted.]
[Thank you to the class representative upstairs, but I'm curious what Xing's original personality was like?]
[His true nature will be revealed once he's settled in and starts looking for a hunting target. We'll see if he's the wild type or the cunning type then; I'm quite looking forward to it.]
[Am I the only one who finds the sea around the Dead Spirit Island strange? It's like a whirlpool; I feel a bit uncomfortable even looking at it on screen.]
[Haha, I specifically went to the Magician's live stream to check out what Xing looks like. To everyone else, he's just a kid with naturally curly hair! He might not even be twenty!]
[The Magician noticed Sachi? No way, so fast?]
[No, it's just that they were close enough that the Magician could catch a glimpse of Sachi from his perspective.]
Want to guess what kind of ghosts are on the island?
The "first-person perspective" in the live stream doesn't refer to the first person's viewpoint, but rather it's as if there's an invisible camera sphere revolving around the deducer, and the live stream screen always cuts to the best angle.
At the beginning of the simulation, viewers were not yet inclined to give rewards; their focus was mainly on the map.
In the deduction, Yu Xing is using Old Liu's words of remedial help to enrich his own character.
"Hmph, don't all treat me like a burden. Didn't they say this island is haunted? I'm brave; there are some things only I dare to film!" Yu Xing said confidently, then changed the subject, "Where's my sister? I haven't seen her."
Along the way, the majority of people were Armed Unit. In addition, logistics personnel, equipment handlers, and experimental personnel had also come out, with Doctor carrying medical kits and following beside the experimental personnel.
The remaining active crew members on board are the navigators. The ship won't be leaving anytime soon, so the navigators will stay on the large ship to watch over it.
So, Yu Xing couldn't spot Fang Xiaoyu's older sister, "Boss Fang," at all.
"Boss Fang is still in the cabin. She disembarked with the experts. Let's go to the campsite first." Old Liu gestured towards the jungle, where several muscular men with backpacks that were noticeably larger than the others were following the Armed Unit, offering their opinions from time to time.
That was a wilderness survival expert specially hired by the team.
Yu Xing and Old Liu carried the machine slowly, and after about ten minutes, Yu Xing's arms were already sore.
Noticing that Yu Xing had slowed down, Old Liu patted him on the shoulder and used reverse psychology. "You really are someone who never does anything. You're so young and your stamina is so poor. Look at me, I'm so old, lifting a camera is like lifting a balloon!"
He was exaggerating a bit, but the muscles in his arms and the fact that his forehead wasn't sweating at all did show how good his stamina was.
Yu Xing forced a smile, but inside she was crying.
Well... stop cursing him, it will hurt him a lot. His current physical strength is not even comparable to that of a human in his forties whose bodily functions are declining. bursts into tears
Fortunately, less than two minutes later, they followed the main group through the small jungle and suddenly found themselves in a wide-open coastal area surrounded by giant reefs. The terrain was flat and the area was minimally affected by the waves, making it an ideal campsite.
The first group of wilderness survivalists arrived and were setting up tents, while also directing the Armed Unit to help.
Yu Xing looked on with curiosity, then Old Liu patted him on the shoulder. "Look, see that circled area? This is the best campsite chosen from satellite images on the outskirts of Dead Spirit Island. Once everyone is settled, we'll have to get to work."
"I have eyes..." Old Liu had a strong grip, Yu Xing rubbed her shoulder, saying irritably.
He walked towards the campsite, picked a clean spot, plopped down, and asked casually, "Uncle Liu, isn't this place called the Dead Spirit Island? Aside from the darkness, I don't see anything else. Is it really as eerie as the rumors say?"
Old Liu pursed his lips, sat down next to him, and said in a low, mysterious voice, "Of course, otherwise do you think the higher-ups would allow such a large project team to be set up?"
This middle-aged photographer seemed to believe in ghosts and spirits more than usual, as evidenced by his refusal to let Yu Xing see the sea.
"Let me tell you, the reason you don't think it's anything is because it's not dark yet! Legend has it that the closer you get to the center of the Dead Spirit Island, the more terrifying it becomes, and once it gets dark, even the outer areas will have unclean things appearing!" Old Liu muttered mysteriously, glancing around as he spoke. "That's why I said you're a brave kid, picking a job that puts your life on the line."
"Oh." Yu Xing remained noncommittal.
In his view, Old Liu is an NPC with a lot of information, and if he handles him well, he can extract a lot of information in the early stages.
For example...
"Uncle Liu, you keep calling my brother-in-law by his name and my sister Boss Fang. Don't you know my sister's name?" After resting for a while, Yu Xing suddenly seemed to remember something, her eyes gleaming with a hint of mischief.
Old Liu was alarmed when he saw the look in his eyes. Was this unlucky kid up to something again?
He quickly denied it. "How could that be! I've known Boss Fang for many years and have worked with her on quite a few projects!"
"Then tell me, what's my sister's name?"
"Fang Yao, why don't you believe me, kid? I'm on very good terms with Boss Fang and Wu Runhao. It's just that men become familiar after a couple of drinks, and I can call him by his first name directly. But Boss Fang and I are still a bit distant; I should call him 'Boss'." Old Liu sighed, glaring unhappily at "Fang Xiaoyu" who didn't believe him.
Upon learning that the team's second leader was also her sister, Yu Xing was very satisfied and nodded in agreement with Old Liu: "I believe it, I believe it."
The two rested for a while longer before the rest of the troops arrived one after another.
Yu Xing still hadn't seen Fang Yao, but her brother-in-law Wu Runhao was making a report to someone using a maritime satellite phone.
After everyone finished reporting, Yu Xing left the camera with Old Liu and strolled off on his own.
At this moment, almost everyone was present, Yu Xing was certain that Wu Runhao, as a member of the leadership, was being closely watched by the other four strategists who were mixed in with the crowd.
His casual approach to Wu Runhao at this moment will definitely attract the attention of other strategists, but that's exactly the effect he wants.
Brother-in-law~
As they got closer, Yu Xing happily moved closer to Wu Runhao.
Upon seeing him, Wu Runhao tried to put on a gentler expression. "What's wrong, Xiaoyu?"
Where's my sister?
"Your sister isn't getting off the ship today. She's staying with some medical staff and those paranormal researchers; it's safer there." Wu Runhao's expression softened as he spoke of Fang Yao.
Yu Xing placed her hand on her chin, looking inquisitive. "Only medical personnel and paranormal researchers? That doesn't seem right."
Wu Runhao gave him a sharp look. "What do you mean?"
"Weren't there three of you leading the team together? I've seen you busy from beginning to end. Besides you and my sister, is there someone else? I bet he's slacking off on the ship too!" Yu Xing's tone revealed his disdain for the third leader, even though he had no idea what the third leader did.
But that's the art of speaking!
Sensing the concern and indignation on Yu Xing's behalf in Yu Xing words, Wu Runhao found it amusing and felt a surge of joy. He smiled and said, "What do you know, kid? Zhou Jing is in charge of analyzing the images transmitted back to the ship. Don't keep accusing him of slacking off. He doesn't like you to begin with, and if you give him any more ammunition, you'll be in for a scolding!"
Alright, the leadership team names are all in place, plan is set.
Yu Xing, expecting a scolding, shrugged and strode arrogantly back to find Old Liu.