Sphinx's Riddle
The Duchess's offer seemed decent, but it carried more risk than simply entering a dungeon.
Unlike Ran Ying, the Duchess wasn't a Player. Though she was actively trying to recruit Players, she didn't understand the truth about the game. Entering a C-class instance was one thing, but there was no telling whether her teammates would stab her in the back or set a trap for her.
Besides, Xu Huo only wanted to maintain a cordial relationship with the nobles of District 011 on the surface.
"I'll stick to the original plan and go to a D-class instance," Xu Huo said.
The Duchess left after breakfast. Xu Huo was about to test out his new item again when Dr. Deng showed up.
This time, he had changed his appearance and was disguised as a florist making a house call.
As soon as he saw Xu Huo, he peeled off the mask on his face, revealing a red, swollen face. "I can't stay in District 011 anymore."
Xu Huo wasn't surprised. "You can leave with a Ticket."
"I've never managed to get a non-Player Ticket, and there's no way I can get one now," Dr. Deng said. "If I want to leave, I'll have to use a Player Ticket."
He wouldn't survive the train ride alone.
"You could use the same method as before. Plenty of Players are interested in the Perfect Evolution Potion," Xu Huo said.
Dr. Deng sighed and replied helplessly, "Not just any Player will do."
First, they had to know enough about the Perfect Evolution Potion. Second, they had to have enough money to support his research. Most importantly, they had to be willing to listen. Otherwise, things could go wrong at any moment.
"The people at Rongxin Group are too powerful," he continued. "I was