Chapter 70 Not Peaceful

“This place isn't very safe, don't linger too long.” Duan Shui Jian wasn't just anyone; vigilance was a natural part of him. He easily noticed that the players at the wilderness camp were quite unfriendly to each other. Those early visitors who hadn't understood what was happening had already adapted to the local customs and integrated into the constant infighting. Now, it was hard to find a quiet spot to observe in the wilderness camp, as you could be attacked by other players at any time.

“Let's go!” Ye Xiao Wu called to the others. The situation here was very clear. Experienced players who understood the beginning and end of things could basically deduce what kind of place this would become. Yin Yue and Bu Xiao, though greedy for this efficient leveling method, didn't dare to stay any longer. Especially for Yin Yue, lingering in a place where people gathered was already a great danger; hadn't he been masked the whole time?

On the way out of the wilderness camp, these two guys were constantly scheming. They had been following Ye Xiao Wu for a week, hoping he would have some sharp tricks or that they could get something out of him, but they had gained nothing. Ye Xiao Wu was just like any other player, doing the same things every day. Yin Yue and Bu Xiao sometimes followed him closely under various pretexts, but couldn't see anything special about him. To this day, the most remarkable thing they had seen Ye Xiao Wu do was demonstrate alchemy. Other than that, he was just an ordinary player under level 40.

They had both had some very unsatisfactory days. They had thought they had found an amazing backer who could bring them a bright new future, but after a while, they realized it was nothing special. If he was really capable, he would have started a guild or even a mercenary group by now.

They had been silently following him, mainly thanks to the purchase of Jian Nan You's group for 20,000 gold coins a few days ago. This had excited Yin Yue and Bu Xiao, who thought that Ye Xiao Wu was a fool with too much money and that they would get some benefit from following him sooner or later. But this morning, they saw a message on the forum that Qian Li Zui's group had established a studio, with Jian Nan You's name prominently listed. This made things a little confusing. Bu Xiao saw the message first and quickly told Yin Yue, and then they both told Ye Xiao Wu.

Yin Yue righteously denounced Jian Nan You's lack of integrity, while also trying to see Ye Xiao Wu's reaction. But Ye Xiao Wu just calmly replied, “He already knew.”

It turned out that after deciding to cooperate with Gu Fei, Jian Nan You had said goodbye to the past, including informing Ye Xiao Wu and ending their business dealings. At that time, Jian Nan You was quite relieved that the deal for 20,000 gold coins hadn't involved a deposit, or it would have been painful to pay back.

Yin Yue and Bu Xiao were confused, completely unable to figure out what this strange priest called Hong Chen Yi Xiao was planning. Later, Yin Yue casually mentioned that these guys were setting up a studio to sell some efficient leveling methods, hoping to see if Ye Xiao Wu had any means to deal with the increasingly powerful Qian Li Zui group. But to their surprise, this person suddenly became very sensitive to the efficient leveling methods, asked about the situation in detail, and immediately decided to go to the wilderness camp in Bai Shi City to see what was going on.

In fact, after the ideal staff auction, Ye Xiao Wu and the others had returned to Lin Yin City. Saying they wanted to deal with Qian Li Zui, but not staying in Bai Shi City and instead going to Lin Yin City, had confused Yin Yue and the others. But at that time, Bai Shi City was quite dangerous for Yin Yue, so he liked the decision. Jiao Shui and the others couldn't find Yin Yue those days, simply because Yin Yue wasn't in Bai Shi City at all.

This time, returning to Bai Shi City, Yin Yue still acted like a big shot, changing clothes and wearing a mask. But at this time, no players in Bai Shi City had the mind to pay attention to what Yin Yue was. The topic on everyone's lips was five words: efficient leveling method.

Now that they had finished observing, Yin Yue and Bu Xiao, being experienced old players, immediately saw the value of this efficient leveling method. But the two clever guys also quickly judged that it was unrealistic to rely on this leveling method to level up in the wilderness camp. This place had become known to too many people, and the ones who would ultimately occupy it would definitely be powerful guild groups. Private individuals would no longer be able to get any benefit from it.

In any case, selling this leveling method was a big deal, as everyone could see. Yin Yue and Bu Xiao were extremely jealous, especially considering their current state of decline. Seeing that Ye Xiao Wu clearly didn't like this efficient leveling method either, they quickly ran around to add fuel to the fire.

Yin Yue and Bu Xiao were old players! They, like Jian Gui and Han Jia Gongzi, understood the huge impact that this efficient leveling method would have on the game. Therefore, what they said made a lot of sense. Speaking of these people's behavior from this perspective, they were really on the same side as Ye Xiao Wu. Ye Xiao Wu rarely had a serious discussion about a problem with these two.

Yin Yue and Bu Xiao hadn't completely lost hope in Ye Xiao Wu. They still felt that this person, who spent money and effort to gather people who had a feud with Qian Li Zui, must have a plan. And that Duan Shui Jian should know! They could clearly see that Ye Xiao Wu treated Duan Shui Jian differently than he treated them. He and Duan Shui Jian were true friends, while they might just be pawns in this matter.

Being a pawn wasn't scary; what was scary was that the pawn didn't know where its next move was. So the two had been trying to get Ye Xiao Wu's thoughts on dealing with Qian Li Zui and his group, and today they finally captured some important information. All along, they had thought that Ye Xiao Wu, like them, had lost a few levels to Qian Li Zui, so he held a grudge and intended to retaliate. So, in order to establish a close relationship with him, they often condemned Qian Li Zui's ruthlessness, but it didn't seem to have much of an effect.

But now, the two finally realized that this Hong Chen Yi Xiao seemed to be concerned with Qian Li Zui's actions not from a personal grievance, but because he seemed to be very concerned about some of the damage that Qian Li Zui's behavior was causing to the game Parallel World.

“Could this guy really be from the game company?” Yin Yue and Bu Xiao's private chat began again. They had suspected this early on, but couldn't be sure, since everyone knew that game company employees were prohibited from playing their own company's games.

“If he's not from the game company, why would he care so much about this kind of thing?” Bu Xiao said.

“Mental illness?” Yin Yue guessed wildly.

“I think he's pretty normal,” Bu Xiao said, wiping sweat.

“Don't you think he's sometimes secretive, as if he doesn't want us to know something?” Yin Yue asked.

“It seems… a little,” Bu Xiao wasn't sure.

“Do you think he used to be from the game company, but left later?” Yin Yue's guess was getting closer to the truth.

“If that's the case, why would he still care so much about the game?” Bu Xiao wondered.

“You're right…” Yin Yue agreed with Bu Xiao's question. For two extremely selfish guys, they couldn't imagine Ye Xiao Wu sacrificing himself to stubbornly protect the game.

The two muttered for a long time but couldn't come to any conclusion, so they could only continue to try to get information from Ye Xiao Wu. But now that they understood Ye Xiao Wu a little better, it was a little easier for these two who were good at dealing with people to talk to him.

“We must find a way to stop Qian Li Zui and his group's irresponsible behavior,” Yin Yue stated.

“That's right!” Bu Xiao actively followed.

“Mm!” Ye Xiao Wu responded faintly.

While Yin Yue and Bu Xiao were whispering in secret, Ye Xiao Wu and Duan Shui Jian were also secretly exchanging messages.

“Those two guys, you don't really believe their attitude, do you?” Duan Shui Jian asked.

“Only a ghost would believe them,” Ye Xiao Wu said. “How many more days does Lao Kai need?”

“About four days, that's the limit,” Duan Shui Jian said.

“He's working hard.”

“I've inquired about the announcement post from Qian Li Zui's studio. Their next step is to go to Bai Mo Fang to continue teaching. They are currently accepting registrations, but judging from the current enthusiasm of the players, I'm afraid their work will proceed very quickly. In four days, they may have already finished at Bai Mo Fang and moved on to the next place,” Duan Shui Jian said.

“Sigh, I didn't expect this guy to have reached this stage so quickly. What was the trigger for this? Why would he suddenly want to publicize these things? I think with his level, he should have mastered this method of fighting a long time ago,” Ye Xiao Wu muttered.

“Who knows…” Duan Shui Jian couldn't answer either.

“Currently, the wilderness camp has been destroyed by him… Bai Mo Fang, if we can delay and save it, we should try our best!” Ye Xiao Wu said.

“As long as we can buy those four days!” Duan Shui Jian said firmly.

Ye Xiao Wu didn't say anything, just nodded.

Here, Yin Yue and Bu Xiao were still vigorously denouncing Gu Fei's behavior, hoping that Ye Xiao Wu would continue the conversation and reveal his plan. But Ye Xiao Wu just responded with a faint “Mm,” and they didn't know if he had listened to anything they had said.

Yin Yue really couldn't hold back anymore, and finally couldn't help but say, “If there's anything you need us to do, just say it!!!”

Bu Xiao was startled, because from the beginning, the two had decided to fish in troubled waters and resolutely not be the first to step forward. But now, Yin Yue suddenly volunteered, and not only himself, but also included Bu Xiao with a “we,” which made him anxious. For a moment, Bu Xiao didn't treat Yin Yue as a comrade, thinking, you son of a bitch, you're only level 30-something, a barefoot person isn't afraid of someone wearing shoes, but I'm level 41, losing one level is like losing several levels for you, you bastard!

Bu Xiao was angry, but Yin Yue secretly sent him a message: “You can't catch wolves without putting out the bait! I don't think we'll get any benefits if we don't risk something.”

Bu Xiao thought it made sense, but he didn't know what the benefits were, and suddenly he had to take a big risk and fight Qian Li Zui, which made his legs tremble. Then he thought about it again, this Yin Yue is still a knight after all, and his trump card skill on the King's Sword is also a support skill. If there's a head-on conflict, how could he be the one to take the lead?

Damn it!! He was sold by this son of a bitch!!! Bu Xiao felt this way and realized that his ruthlessness was still inferior to Yin Yue. This guy deserves to be the one who immediately abandoned his wife and brothers and ran away after the guild went bankrupt. He really doesn't hesitate to betray his friends.

Bu Xiao wanted to strangle Yin Yue, but he remained calm on the surface. At this time, Yin Yue had already volunteered on his behalf, and Bu Xiao couldn't refuse. He immediately expressed his willingness to do his best to Ye Xiao Wu. But in his heart, he was calculating that if he didn't have a good end, he would definitely drag this “brother” Yin Yue to live and die with him.

But… even if they died together, the value of his level and Yin Yue's level was very different! Bu Xiao was depressed.

“Well, dealing with Qian Li Zui can't be delayed any longer.” Ye Xiao Wu seemed to be infected by the enthusiasm of the two.

“Lao Duan, where's the apple cider vinegar?” Ye Xiao Wu asked.

“It's already in position,” Duan Shui Jian said.

“Very good… give the Ring of Leadership to Yin Yue!” Ye Xiao Wu said.

Yin Yue's eyes lit up. He didn't expect the other party to have really obtained the Ring of Leadership. With the Ring of Leadership, his King's Sword could be fully activated.

Duan Shui Jian didn't hesitate, took out the Ring of Leadership, and gave it to Yin Yue. Yin Yue took it and immediately equipped it. Then he took out the King's Sword, and the sword body was shining brightly, with an undisguised golden light, making people feel a trace of warmth.

“You two, go to this coordinate.” Ye Xiao Wu gave the two a piece of paper.

Yin Yue took it and looked at it. It was just a simple coordinate, which should be in Bai Shi City.

“Where is this?” the two asked.

“The place where you two will lie in ambush, and also the place where Qian Li Zui will ultimately be dealt with.”

“Oh? What's the plan?” the two asked.

“We will set up an ambush here, and Lao Duan will lure Qian Li Zui here. And you two are our surprise soldiers, who will play a decisive role,” Ye Xiao Wu said.

“Uh… Yin Yue's King's Command is naturally unmatched, but what about me? Where is my decisive role?” Bu Xiao had questions in his heart. He still knew his own weight, he was just an ordinary expert, and he didn't have a top-level weapon like Yin Yue's King's Sword. How could he have a decisive role?

“Because this is Bai Shi City, the thief's stealth will be interrupted by the White Stone Ash that everyone here has. Only you, who has Vanish, can re-enter stealth after being interrupted. So you will be the one to launch the decisive attack,” Ye Xiao Wu said to him.

“So that's how it is…” Bu Xiao suddenly understood. He had also been in Bai Shi City for a while and knew the wonders of White Stone Ash here.

“Then where are the people who will team up with us?” Yin Yue asked.

“No need to team up,” Ye Xiao Wu said.

“No need to team up? Then my King's Command…” Yin Yue didn't understand.

“Frankly speaking, we don't have many people. Qian Li Zui's strength isn't something we can deal with head-on by adding a 'King's Command'. Their mission is just to wear down Qian Li Zui a bit, so don't waste the 'King's Command' on them. The 'King's Command' will only be applied to Bu Xiao alone!” Ye Xiao Wu said.

“One person?”

“I think you've always been using the 'King's Command' skill on the King's Sword directly, right?” Ye Xiao Wu smiled.

“Yes, what's wrong?”

“Try selecting a target, like a knight applying a blessing, and then use the 'King's Command' and see,” Ye Xiao Wu said.

Yin Yue was stunned, and then selected himself as the target of the blessing and used the 'King's Command'. Then he looked at his attributes and was immediately so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

“If you use the 'King's Command' in a single-target form, the attribute increase will no longer be 15%, but 30%! Do you understand now?” Ye Xiao Wu said.

“Greatly increase Bu Xiao's strength, let him approach Qian Li Zui in the chaos, and give him a fatal blow?” Yin Yue said.

“You two should consider the specific situation according to the on-site conditions. If there isn't a mature opportunity, then don't take action. After all, your strength is very important to us. We must not lose you again,” Ye Xiao Wu said.

The two felt comfortable from head to toe. They had been despised wild dogs for a long time, and they didn't know when was the last time they were so valued.

But the opponent was Qian Li Zui, and the two still wouldn't be careless because of the flattery. Bu Xiao raised a question: “Qian Li Zui might have some anti-stealth methods. Maybe he doesn't need White Stone Ash to find my location. The sneak attack might not succeed.”

Bu Xiao's first heroic act was when Gu Fei saw through his stealth state, which he remembered vividly.

At this time, Duan Shui Jian came out to teach him: “Qian Li Zui's anti-stealth doesn't rely on equipment, but on intuition.”

“Intuition?”

“That's right. It's a perception of changes in the surrounding aura formed by long-term targeted training. This characteristic is simulated in the fully simulated world of Parallel World, so he can rely on his intuition to find the location of the stealthed person. But this intuition has a subjective condition, that is, the target he will detect must be a target that is paying attention to him. I think you should understand?” Duan Shui Jian said.

“I don't understand, please explain it clearly…” Bu Xiao said.

“When approaching him, don't fully pay attention to him. Memorize his position once, approach, and if necessary, let Yin Yue give you some tips. In short, as long as you don't pay attention to him, you won't be discovered. When you approach him, it will be too late for him to capture your position,” Duan Shui Jian said.

“So that's how it is,” Bu Xiao suddenly understood.

“And at this time, he will be under siege, and many people will be paying attention to him. His intuition will also be more chaotic, and his capture of you will not be too accurate, so you can rest assured,” Duan Shui Jian said.

“So does that mean we have a high chance of success?” Yin Yue said.

“It all depends on you two,” Ye Xiao Wu said.

“I have a question. If that's the case, why do we need to lie in ambush? After finding Qian Li Zui, we can just go up and besiege him. Isn't it the same if I and Bu Xiao seize the opportunity to sneak attack?” Yin Yue said.

“How could it be the same? How do you know that Qian Li Zui is alone now?” Ye Xiao Wu asked.

Yin Yue was stunned. He immediately thought of Gu Fei's group of terrible friends.

“Our abilities are already barely enough to fight Qian Li Zui alone. If he has helpers, how can we succeed? So we must set up an ambush and wait for Qian Li Zui to take the bait alone,” Ye Xiao Wu said.