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He Min had a gentle appearance, and while she seemed mild-mannered, she possessed a strong and resilient inner character. She was also quite perceptive in her evaluations of others, often delivering sharp critiques.
This was a profound realization that Xu Nuan had come to before entering the game, and now she was eager for others to reach the same conclusion.
He Min continued her assessment of the trio that had gathered first and was ready to set off.
"The tall, slender woman with her hair tied up is an art teacher named Lin. She's thirty-five years old. Don't be fooled by her serene smile; she's trained her skills deliberately and can be quite ruthless when it comes down to it. If you encounter her, it's best to stay alert."
He Min paused for a moment, shifting her gaze to the last member of the trio. Her expression showed some hesitation, but she pressed on.
"If you run into Xiong Qi or Lin, just be cautious. They both entered the game for financial reasons—one because they found their previous job uninteresting and the other due to a need for money after her husband’s incident. Essentially, they are in it for the money and are unlikely to cause any trouble. But as for the last person, that middle-aged man with a bald head and a muscular build, it's best to avoid any interaction with him."
When discussing the first two individuals, He Min appeared quite generous in her remarks. However, when it came to the intimidating-looking man, she hesitated noticeably.
Gu Ze and Xie Huai exchanged glances, puzzled by her sudden change in demeanor.
Xu Nuan took another look at the man and felt a chill when their eyes met; his gaze was intensely aggressive.
"I remember this guy; his name is Guo Xu," she recalled. "He introduced himself as a foreman."
Xie Huai observed the bald man clad in a short-sleeved shirt that showcased his enviable muscles and dark skin, nodding in agreement.
"He does look like a foreman."
"What’s wrong with this guy?" Gu Ze stepped forward, inadvertently blocking Xu Nuan's line of sight to Guo Xu while leaning down to ask He Min, who appeared uncertain.
He Min let out a light sigh, shifting her gaze to Xu Nuan as she explained.
"When you hurried to separate from us, you didn't know that I encountered this man again. He gives me a very dangerous feeling. I've seen him ruthlessly disarm others, and he is incredibly skilled when fighting beasts. This isn't something a mere foreman could achieve with just a bit of training."
Upon hearing this explanation, Xu Nuan exchanged glances with Gu Ze. Gu Ze, standing in front of Xu Nuan, scrutinized Guo Xu once more and nodded, a flicker of an unknown emotion passing through his eyes.
"This person is definitely a trained fighter, and has been for quite some time."
He Min was the first to agree with Gu Ze, her gentle face rarely showing a hint of fear.
"I think so too. What makes me feel uneasy is that his intentions don't seem to be for the prize. Yet he charges forward bravely every time, often mentioning money like Xiong Qi does. So I wonder if it’s just my imagination."
"Whether it's an illusion or not, we must stay alert."
Xu Nuan comfortingly patted He Min's shoulder, and Xie Huai took over the conversation, nodding in agreement.
"Yes, this person looks fierce and has impressive skills. He might come after the statues we find later, so we should stick together as much as possible."
He Min nodded in response.
Gu Ze thoughtfully observed the trio that had begun to move. Before they walked too far away, the man named Guo Xu glanced back at their group, and even Gu Ze couldn't help but feel a sense of caution from that look.
"By the way, something just came to my mind."
Xie Huai suddenly looked tense as he stared at another assembled team, addressing Gu Ze and the others.
"After all, there will be sacrifices in this round. Will those people resort to extreme measures?"
Xie Huai explained.
"Deng Yinyin, they haven't returned yet. Is something wrong?"
Gu Ze sighed helplessly, raising his right hand, the simple Tail Ring glinting coldly in the sunlight.
Xie Huai suddenly realized and opened his own Tail Ring, noticing two light spots gradually approaching, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Nuan understood Xie Huai's forgetfulness about the locating Tail Ring, as she often overlooked it too. Moreover, Tang Jingshu's Tail Ring was hidden around her neck, making it easy to miss if she wasn't careful.
Thinking of the Tail Ring, Xu Nuan glanced at the two Tail Rings on her right hand, sighed, and when she looked up, she found He Min's puzzled gaze. She smiled and explained, "Hidden Level items."
She was referring to the Tail Rings in Gu Ze's and Xie Huai's hands; after all, she had brought her own Tail Ring into the game, something He Min already knew.
He Min nodded but said nothing.
Gu Ze then tried to ease Xie Huai's tension.
"Don't worry. Those who have made it this far are all smart people. Until we find all the statues, we are all temporary teammates. The more hands we have, the better we can turn this island upside down. However, once all the statues are found, the real danger will come. At that point, we must gather together to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."
Xie Huai nodded and turned to look at the suddenly silent He Min.
"They're about to leave. Can you introduce them again?"
In fact, compared to the always calm and reserved Xu Nuan, Xie Huai clearly had a better impression of He Min, who was not only capable but also gentle in nature. Of course, part of this was due to his acceptance of Xu Nuan; naturally, he would be kind to her friends. In contrast, Deng Yinyin, who had not yet returned to the team, had a completely different attitude.
"Alright," it seemed that the earlier awkwardness was just a figment of their imagination. He Min smiled again and pointed to a group of four—three men and one woman—standing not far away.
"The only woman in that group is named Fan Beibei. She's twenty-four and works in real estate sales. She's very pretty but doesn't like to think too much. I've only exchanged a few words with her; she prefers dealing with men. She's charming with her words, and many people are willing to take care of her when things get dangerous."
"How come I didn't know this?"
Xu Nuan turned to look at Fan Beibei, who had a beautiful face and an attractive figure. Logically, she should have left a strong impression like Rao Tingxue did.
He Min helplessly patted Xu Nuan on the head.
"Think about it; at that time, you were only focused on one person. You ignored everyone else except for us."
As soon as He Min said this, she regretted it. She had intended to come over and take care of Xu Nuan but ended up inadvertently touching on a sore spot. She noticed Gu Ze's expression stiffen at that moment; according to her guess, she had hurt two hearts at once. Just as she was frantically trying to think of something to salvage the situation, Xu Nuan spoke up first.
"Well, it's enough that I remember her personality now. You can continue; after all, Amin, your memory is better than mine."
He Min was surprised and withdrew her hand, carefully observing Xu Nuan's expression before continuing.
"That handsome man with the charming smile over there is named Yu Yu. He's thirty years old and is the lobby manager at a well-known hotel. Apparently, his girlfriend left him because she was unhappy with his lack of a house or car, so he joined this game out of frustration. Of course, he's a smiling tiger—cunning and someone to be wary of."
As He Min spoke, she deliberately kept an eye on Gu Ze's reaction to Xu Nuan's earlier comments and noticed that his expression had returned to normal, making him even more enigmatic.
"Why do most people enter the game just to make money for other reasons?"
Xie Huai scratched his head, not really paying attention to that point, and commented.
"But they are ultimately here for the money; when it comes to money, people can do anything."
He Min replied calmly. She had entered the game for money as well, but after Yu Hao's death, she realized that simply surviving and walking out was a difficult task.
Xie Huai nodded awkwardly, recalling how he had chosen to leave the game alone for money during the volcano stage and ended up getting caught.
Noticing that the others were about to leave, Xu Nuan quickly interjected.
"I remember that man in the Beige Tactical Jacket is named Zhang Hui, right? He's an honest taxi driver, nearly forty years old?"
He Min, pulled back into the conversation, nodded.
"Yes, he got along well with Ah Hao. He doesn't have a high level of education and firmly believes that money can change one's fate. Having lived nearly forty years without experiencing the joy of wealth, he came to this Survival Game. As of now, he is a Player who strictly adheres to the Game Rules, but I don't know how he has changed since we parted ways."
"There must have been some changes; it just depends on whether his true nature has changed."
Xu Nuan suddenly noticed the last man in that group. He looked about the same age as Gu Ze, handsome yet serious with a stern expression. His simple Tactical Jacket gave him a model-like aura, very much like Gu Ze. However, if he was such a person, why did he have such a low presence similar to Xie Huai's before? Xu Nuan felt puzzled and suddenly realized she couldn't remember this man's name.
"Amin, what is that person's name?"
He Min followed Xu Nuan's pointing direction and took a look.
"How can such a handsome person have such a low presence?"
Realizing that her words were heading in the wrong direction, she quickly tried to remedy it.
"If I remember correctly, his name is Chi Xiaoming. I don't know what he does or where he comes from, but just looking at his demeanor, he must come from a good background."
"Chi?"
Xu Nuan blinked and looked up at the puzzled Gu Ze. This surname was quite rare, and as far as she knew, Tang Jingshu's boyfriend also had the surname Chi.
"What is his personality like?"
He Min shrugged.
"Honestly, I haven't interacted with him, and his presence is so low that if you don't pay attention, you wouldn't even notice him."
Xu Nuan nodded in understanding. She squinted at the four people preparing to set off, but before she could say anything, she heard Deng Yinyin's excited voice.
"Gu Ze, everyone, I found a statue!"
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