Xu Huo didn't object to the slick-haired Player joining them. He even invited the man's companions along. "Since we're all after the same thing, the more people we have, the safer we'll be."
The man standing across from him reached up and smoothed his shiny hair. "My brothers all have homes and families to look after. They won't risk it."
The other Players present said nothing. They had clearly discussed this beforehand, though after the slick-haired man finished speaking, concern showed on their faces.
The only one still opposed was the white-haired elder. Worried about Dr. Dorr's safety, he didn't trust the Outer District Players at all. He even offered again to raise the price so all the slick-haired Player's companions would come along to protect Dr. Dorr.
But no one paid him any attention. Only Dr. Dorr turned back to comfort him, assuring him that he would contact him first as soon as they reached Second City.
In the end, the parties reached an agreement. The slick-haired Player, Dai Song, disguised Dr. Dorr's appearance and placed a special item on him, making him look like a Player. It was the most convenient solution.
It would be too conspicuous for several Players to travel with an ordinary person. It was best if everyone looked like a Player, after all, not everyone entering Heaven's Ladder would be there for Dr. Dorr.
Of course, they also had a backup plan: Xu Huo and Dai Song would disguise themselves as ordinary people in different ways.
That was no easy task. Just as it was difficult for an ordinary person to pass as a Player, it was difficult for a Player to make people believe he was ordinary. Even setting aside the items they carried, their different breathing patterns and the physical strength gained