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Whether Another Founder is truly so powerful remains uncertain. After her curiosity was piqued, Xu Nuan wanted to know the specifics of what had happened at that time, showing no intention of coming to Liu Minghong's aid.
She didn't care whether this was a form of revenge for Liu Minghong dousing her excitement back then or if she simply forgot all other men upon seeing Gu Ze.
She waited for Gu Ze's response, and the panic in her eyes was instantly replaced by satisfaction. This was a feeling she had never experienced before; when her gaze met that of the person before her, all her worries and fears vanished. Even if the future was fraught with thorns, she could walk through it with a smile. Though there would be tears along the way and much suffering endured, the outcome might not be perfect. However, as long as this person was by her side, she didn't mind and felt unrestrained.
The surging emotions faded quickly, and Xu Nuan shyly averted her gaze, her ears slightly reddening as she focused on Gu Ze's answer.
Gu Ze took in her series of reactions, feeling a bit lighter after suppressing the negative emotions brought on by Another Founder. Since their meeting, he hadn't mentioned his previous painful experiences. He could face the woman he liked with a smile, not out of ignorance of sharing burdens but purely believing that as long as the person before him was well, everything else was inconsequential.
Gu Ze felt happy about Xu Nuan's subtle changes and amusing actions. Before he could fully enjoy this happiness and tease her a bit, he was interrupted by Chi Xiaoming, who appeared dazzled and harbored unusual feelings.
"That person still has others to use," Chi Xiaoming said expressionlessly, though his eyes were turbulent like crashing waves. "Yu Le Yu and Melolo are both his people. If it weren't for their guidance, Feng Feng wouldn't have gotten into trouble so quickly."
When saying this, Chi Xiaoming showed no hint of schadenfreude; it seemed he didn't care at all about how Feng Feng had stabbed herself in the back to return to Zhang Xiao under the guise of an undercover agent.
Genuine or feigned concern—no one could tell—but it made Xu Nuan more cautious.
Those who always wore a smile or maintained a blank expression were the hardest to read. Perhaps she was judging him with her own heart, but Xu Nuan had raised her guard against Chi Xiaoming.
Her attitude towards him was calm; she was changing in regard to Chi Xiaoming, and it didn’t matter much now.
This thought lay hidden in her heart as Xu Nuan lifted her gaze to look at Chi Xiaoming, maintaining her composure.
"Then that means only Cen Jin, Xue Dingping, and Lei Lei remain as pure Players."
Xu Nuan carefully recalled the Second Batch Players and immediately filtered out these three individuals, adding one last remark.
"If nothing has happened to them."
It was not a curse, but rather a recognition that this game was filled with too many unexpected events. Naturally, Xu Nuan did not care much about the safety of those with whom she had little connection. Just like Yu Le Yu and Melolo; one was a beautician and the other an actress, both lacking in skills and experience, yet they were quite adept at navigating their respective circles after years of struggle.
In her heart, Xu Nuan had always believed that these two had long since encountered misfortune. However, the appearance of Zhang Xiao and Another Founder provided them with alternative options.
"Those three are not simple either."
Gu Ze first glanced at Chi Xiaoming, a flicker of unusual emotion crossing his eyes. The smile on his lips faded slightly, and his expression grew more solemn, losing the ease he had when interacting with Xu Nuan. This version of him carried an aura that made it difficult for others to look directly at him or compete with him.
Quickly averting his gaze, Gu Ze turned to the puzzled Xu Nuan. He sighed internally at how his woman could attract attention even in such a harsh environment. After cautioning himself, he answered her question earnestly.
"This is Fang Zheng's intelligence."
Gu Ze's peripheral vision caught Fang Zheng's changing expression as he looked oddly at Liu Minghong from a distance. His tone remained soft and exclusive to Xu Nuan.
He meticulously shared Fang Zheng's findings with Xu Nuan, who grew increasingly serious as she listened. After some time, her somber demeanor was lightened by Gu Ze's teasing, and even while discussing such important matters, they maintained a relaxed atmosphere that made Chi Xiaoming unable to look directly at them.
Finally taking action, Chi Xiaoming glanced at the two who were enjoying their conversation without any expression on his face. After assessing the value of the information Gu Ze had provided this time, he decided to turn away and not let it bother him. However, as he turned to leave, his perked ears betrayed his concern.
By the time Chi Xiaoming was pulled into Liu Minghong's camp by Xie Huai and others, Xu Nuan straightened up and looked seriously at Gu Ze, her tone unusually grave.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine."
Gu Ze was momentarily taken aback, but then the smile on his face widened, and the subtle change in emotion brought by Chi Xiaoming disappeared.
"And you?"
Just as Gu Ze refrained from discussing his experiences with Xu Nuan after their separation, where he had teamed up with Chi Xiaoming and Feng Feng to trigger various events that forced Another Founder to emerge, while also navigating through numerous traps waiting for them, Xu Nuan was also aware of her own matters in the secret passage.
These experiences could be shared lightly as stories when they were old and safe after leaving, rather than in the current situation.
"Very well."
Xu Nuan smiled and stood up, only to lose her balance again and fall into Gu Ze's arms, burying her face in his chest. What she didn't see was the pained furrow of Gu Ze's brow at that moment.
Not far away, Xu Hang witnessed this scene and let out a slight sigh. Beside him, Deng Yinyin and others were still arguing with Liu Minghong. To him, it seemed pointless, yet he remained silent, still undecided about that matter.
When Xu Nuan and Gu Ze finally walked over hand in hand, Liu Minghong let out a huge sigh of relief. His exposed eyes silently reproached the two, and his usual mix of sulkiness and arrogance prevented him from voicing many of his thoughts.
He suddenly regretted approaching these two so rashly to propose collaboration.
As he had hinted in his words, he was a fan of Qin Yaojie just like Su Zihang; no one understood the greatness and charm of that man better than the two of them. He was not someone like Another Founder, who could barely match up with mere schemes.
It was a pity that Qin Yaojie had failed in this battle. He, too, had fallen victim to an unseen suggestion, unable to recall the specific identity and appearance of that person, though he remembered their treachery.
He sought out Xu Nuan, realizing that after Qin Yaojie's death, Xu Nuan had become the most qualified to seek revenge. He was very much like someone who could confront Another Founder, yet he was self-aware enough to know that unless he risked his life and dragged that person down to hell with him, he would not win.
Risking his life for revenge?
Still, it was unfortunate that he valued his own life so much, and he had not anticipated that Xu Nuan did not care about Qin Yaojie's death as he had imagined. It would be more accurate to say that avenging Qin Yaojie was not Xu Nuan's top priority.
This contradicted his original intention; he had foolishly exposed the weaknesses of the secret passage and actively revealed the possible designs of Another Founder, only to be met with Xu Nuan's indifference and the assault from a group of people whose identities were unknown to him.
Liu Minghong naturally began to retreat. Meanwhile, the unrelated personnel had dispersed, leaving a few who were unaware that the secret passage had been destroyed to enjoy their evening rest. Finally free from the situation, Liu Minghong faced Gu Ze and Xu Nuan, both of whom wore smiles.
Liu Minghong felt inexplicably that these two were well-matched. He swallowed hard; when facing Xu Nuan alone, he felt he had the upper hand, but with Gu Ze present, he sensed his momentum weakening.
This made no sense. Liu Minghong straightened his back and fixed his gaze on the two with his one visible eye. As goosebumps rose all over him, he tentatively spoke up.
"Um... I've been thinking..."
Upon seeing Gu Ze's injuries and noticing how Xu Nuan prioritized Gu Ze while the others looked on in confusion, Liu Minghong believed that perhaps going solo would yield better results. He couldn't take on Another Founder alone, but he felt more confident about inflicting some damage rather than moving alongside this group of inexplicable individuals.
As if sensing Liu Minghong's inner thoughts, the smiling Gu Ze suddenly remarked, "You encountered us back in that lonely desert level, didn't you?"
Before Liu Minghong and Xu Nuan could fully process their shock, Gu Ze continued.
"You've really outdone yourself, managing to hold back for so long before showing up. So, what have you found out? Care to share?"
Just a moment ago, Liu Minghong had been astonished by Gu Ze's remarkable abilities, but now he felt a twitch at the corner of his mouth. Fortunately, he was wearing a mask, so no one could see.
He couldn't help but scoff inwardly. What gave this person the confidence that he would willingly share the information he had gathered? In this game, information was the most valuable commodity, something that money alone could not sway.
However, there was no denying that Gu Ze's few simple words revealed his true strength. In a time when players were dwindling and secrets were abundant among the remaining few, Gu Ze still managed to acquire such intelligence. That was truly impressive.
Liu Minghong felt helpless at his own wavering resolve, while Xu Nuan looked at Gu Ze with admiration, completely uninterested in whatever Liu Minghong had to say. This made it difficult for him to even propose leaving.
Liu Minghong's mind was in turmoil, filled with hesitation and doubt. It seemed Gu Ze was unwilling to let him off the hook and continued with a cheerful demeanor.
"Get up; I still need to thank you properly."
Meeting Liu Minghong's bewildered gaze, Gu Ze's smile remained unchanged as he pulled Xu Nuan closer.
"Thank you for saving Nuan's life. Back in that lonely desert level, it was you who controlled that Zombie, right?"
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