``` [In the end, you chose to agree to the deal with Li Ping, for no other reason.]
[Simply because this choice did not trigger the warning from [purple talent: I Am the Chess Player].]
[That meant this choice posed no risk to you.]
[Of course, another reason was that your original body outside, which possessed the [Simulator], had not triggered [simulation choice intervention] to forcibly sway your choice.]
[Presumably, this choice would not have much effect on the overall simulation progress.]
[Since that was the case, you agreed, and in the end, the two of you decided to make the exchange face-to-face!]
[Moreover, you added one condition: the next use of [golden talent: Investment] had to be on him.]
[Li Ping naturally agreed with pleasure. After all, this did not fundamentally conflict with his goal and carried no downside.]
[Immediately, you invoked the "authority" of [Immortal-Settling Journey], sending... your other self to the [Gods and Devils Realms]!]
[As for going there in your original body, forget it! There was no need, either...]
[This gave you a sense of security.]
[As for whether Li Ping would keep his word, you were fairly certain he would.]
[If he really did break it, wouldn't simply blowing everything up with them be better than anything else?!]
[Who knew whether you still had any trump cards left...]
[Presumably, that would keep them from recklessly messing around!]
[And so, your "other self" went to the [Gods and Devils Realms] and met Li Ping.]
[The fellow was still dressed as an old priest. Despite being a higher-dimensional existence, he insisted on playing things this way. You did not understand it.]
[Li Ping, meanwhile, seemed to have been waiting for quite some time and held his hand straight out toward you.]
[You: "..."]
[You had to admit,