Lin Yu ultimately chose not to solve the puzzle directly in front of Li Hua.
On one hand, Lin Yu believed the Order had many capable members. Although time wasn't particularly abundant, solving this riddle shouldn't be too difficult for them.
On the other hand...
If the Order truly prioritized stability and urgently needed to decipher the "location," then this puzzle...
Would likely still end up in his hands through other channels.
At this moment, Li Hua had already moved past discussing the "puzzle" and began temporarily assigning tasks to each squad.
"To summarize, we'll temporarily divide into six 'squads' to conduct patrols across Jiangcheng's six districts..."
"During this period, the local Jiangcheng organization 'Jiang'an Hall' will assist us..."
"Once the location is confirmed... your squads' mission will be to control key transportation routes leading to those locations, preventing unrelated personnel and ill-intentioned players from approaching the target areas."
"However, if you encounter players you cannot defeat, you may let them pass—prioritize preserving your own lives above all else. Many 'monsters' may appear in Jiangcheng this time!""Your only task is to intercept those oblivious low-tier or even unranked players."
After speaking, Li Hua distributed a set of Cognitive Disturbance Generators to each squad leader.
Then, he gave everyone a small brooch.
"This is an Artifact: Soul Gold Brooch. It ensures instant communication between us under any circumstances without additional operations—just silently recite its name to activate it. It's slightly more convenient than phones."
"When the time comes, I'll also use these to inform you of specific locations."
"Additionally, it has precise positioning and vital sign monitoring functions... If you're in danger, your squad leader and even I will receive alerts and can rush to assist immediately."
"Now... meeting adjourned. Operation begins!"
Li Hua adjusted his glasses and turned to leave the private room, officially commencing the operation!
The three Order squads from Jiangcheng immediately stood up and followed Li Hua out of the room in an orderly manner, heading to their respective assigned areas.
The remaining three borrowed squad leaders weren't in a hurry to depart—although these three squads had one more member than the Order's direct squads, they were temporarily assembled after all.
Their assigned districts weren't particularly large or important areas.
Moreover, the three squad leaders needed to let their members familiarize themselves with each other.
High Mountain cleared his throat and spoke: "Ahem, everyone, you probably know me well enough—I'll skip the self-introduction as squad leader!"
"Let me introduce you all to each other."
With that, High Mountain introduced the other five members.
Lin Yu listened carefully to the introductions.
Aside from himself, the other four were all First-Tier players who had experienced over twenty dungeons.
Their professions were Security Guard, Policeman, Corporate Drone, and Postman.
Lin Yu hadn't heard of their IDs before, but when they heard Lin Yu's forum name "May May," they all showed signs of recognition.
"Oh, this is that popular Doctor on the forum recently..."
"Brother May is local to Jiangcheng, right? We'll be counting on you!"
They quickly warmed up to each other, creating a harmonious atmosphere within the squad—after all, High Mountain, an Order squad leader, had selected them.
There weren't any signs of mutual dislike.
Moreover, all squad members were young adult males aged between their twenties and thirties.
It seemed High Mountain had intentionally screened the objective conditions when selecting these temporary squad members.
Realizing this, Lin Yu directly pointed it out.
"Brother Shan, why is our entire squad composed of adult men? Was there special consideration?"
The other two temporary squads nearby, including the previous three Order squads, all had mixed genders.
High Mountain awkwardly rubbed his nose.
The somewhat dark-skinned young Policeman in their squad with the forum ID "Reed" laughed instead.
Due to professional connections, he had known High Mountain longer and was more familiar with him.
"Ha, you guys don't know... Brother Mountain came to Jiangcheng using a business trip excuse with his wife. She checks up on him."
"His wife is fierce, and Brother Mountain is henpecked—how would he dare recruit women into the squad!"
The Postman with the forum ID "Henan's Top Deliverer" also teased:
"I've known Brother Shan for two months, but this is the first time I'm hearing about him being afraid of his wife!"
High Mountain coughed lightly.
"Ahem, Top Deliverer, it's not called being afraid of your wife."
"There are no men afraid of their wives—only men who love their wives!"
"Enough about my family matters. Let's move out!"
High Mountain stood up and headed straight outside the restaurant, with the others following behind in good spirits.
After this small interlude, the squad atmosphere became even more harmonious.
Outside, a Jiangcheng Express minivan was parked.
The Postman "Top Deliverer" opened the door and explained:
"Limited conditions—this is all we could rent for now. Make do with it, guys!"
They squeezed into the minivan, with the Postman taking the wheel.
Based on his demeanor and his "Top Deliverer" ID, Lin Yu deduced this Postman might have a similar real-life occupation.
Death Game professions didn't completely correspond to reality—for example, many "delivery workers" and "couriers" would be classified as Postmen.
As the vehicle started smoothly, Lin Yu sat alone in the back row, projecting an unapproachable aura while fiddling with his phone.
Of course...
No one noticed the phone Lin Yu was using wasn't the same one from before.
On the phone belonging to his "Zhu Ming" identity, there was a new message from Li Nian:
"Interested in solving puzzles?"
Seeing this, Lin Yu couldn't help but sigh.
"Was my puzzle really that difficult? Even they haven't solved it..."
As for the Marauders, Lin Yu took a quick peek—Fish's post hadn't been taken down yet, meaning they probably hadn't completely solved it either.
Lin Yu had no channels with the Player Mutual Aid Association or the Night Watchmen.
But if these two organizations solved it, they would likely share information with the Order.
As thoughts flowed through his mind, Lin Yu edited a reply to Li Nian:
"What's in it for me?"
"If solved, the Magician will owe you a favor—regardless of whether you ultimately join the organization, you can collect from him."
Lin Yu raised an eyebrow.
"Deal. Send the puzzle."
Then, unsurprisingly, Lin Yu saw the same "puzzle" he had created appear again from Li Nian.