Strange Things
Pu Gaoshan's expression shifted from surprise to mockery. He tugged at the corner of his mouth and tilted his head, clearly with no intention of answering the question.
Xu Huo's gaze darkened. He raised a hand and shut Wang Mo inside the Book Tower, then brought out the insect cage. Inside, one of the Land Jellyfish was courting. Mushroom-like bubbles crowded into the narrow box, pressing several Land Jellyfish against the glass. One had died, and black fluid was leaking from its body.
"It's all right if you don't want to answer." He rested one hand on the cage. "I'll ask something else. Do you think your life matters more, or the lives of the other players in Little River City?"
Pu Gaoshan wasn't intimidated. "I can't stand people like you. You do good deeds and play the good guy, but the moment things get serious, you'll stoop to any dirty trick. So what if I'm a Wanted Criminal? I've probably killed fewer people than those hypocrites!"
"I was nice to you, and you still suspected me. I should've never let you into the city!"
"Well said." Xu Huo reached into the cage and pulled out the dead Land Jellyfish. He drew out its venom with a syringe and held it up before his eyes, slowly pushing out the air. "Keep talking and I might actually believe you."
"Since you're so loyal to your companions, I'll show my respect by sending you on your way."
Pu Gaoshan laughed loudly. "You think I'm afraid to die?"
Xu Huo raised an eyebrow. "If you're not afraid to die, why hide in this high-risk Dungeon?"
As he spoke, he took out a small mirror. "Look here."
Pu Gaoshan instinctively looked over. Under the effect of "Danger Blinds People," he was temporarily