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Rushing in were Xu Nuan and Gu Ze, the two people Deng Yinyin least expected.
The warmth radiating from Xu Nuan enveloped Deng Yinyin, calming her restless heart in a miraculous way. She had never imagined that one day she would hold Xu Nuan tightly.
She had always looked down on Xu Nuan, not just because Gu Ze liked her, but also due to Xu Nuan's personality and approach to life.
Too smart, too rational, too carefree—these traits made her seem cold and easily noticeable, which only fueled jealousy.
Deng Yinyin would never admit that the person she most wanted to become was someone like Xu Nuan. Thus, she denied Xu Nuan and everything related to her, merely to affirm that the path she chose was the right one.
"Don't worry, he can't hurt you."
Perhaps it was Deng Yinyin's body trembling too much, or perhaps Xu Nuan vaguely heard a sob. Although they were not on good terms, she offered a word of comfort at that moment. Her tone was no different from usual, yet it revealed a unique tenderness that belonged solely to her.
That was a softness only someone attentive would notice.
Gu Ze and Fang Zheng were fighting; even if the former was injured, he could still easily handle Fang Zheng. Moreover, Fang Zheng felt quite guilty facing Gu Ze at this moment.
What began as admiration turned into searching and agreements, then evolved into trust and progress, followed by the despair of shattered hopes and hatred.
Fang Zheng appeared gloomy and hard to communicate with, but only those who truly interacted with him would know how delicate his inner world was. He did not express his emotions outwardly; he responded only through actions.
"You knew all along."
Fang Zheng growled this as he lay on the ground unable to get up. The momentary surge of emotion quickly faded as he turned his resentful gaze toward Gu Ze, his feelings beginning to spill over and affect every expression on his face.
Such a sight of Fang Zheng was rare, drawing the attention of Deng Yinyin. Once she confirmed her safety, Deng Yinyin pushed Xu Nuan aside and quickly glanced at Xu Nuan's legs before looking over at Fang Zheng.
"What do you know? What are you all playing at?"
She asked in a lowered voice, her curiosity piqued as always. After asking, she suddenly looked up at Xu Nuan, only to realize who she was speaking to. She quickly turned her head away, thinking that she would definitely not get an answer now.
"Wasn't Fang Zheng missing for a while during the last round? He should have appeared after the mechanism was deactivated, but instead, he met us in front of the Supply Station."
Unexpectedly, Xu Nuan answered Deng Yinyin, which surprised her and made her feel awkward. Coupled with what had just happened, she realized she could no longer look Xu Nuan in the eye, and this realization left her feeling frustrated.
Unaware of Deng Yinyin's inner turmoil, Xu Nuan simply thought that since things had come to this point, there was no need to hide anything from the only uninformed Third Batch of Players.
"He learned something from someone that made him determined."
Deng Yinyin wasn't foolish; combining Fang Zheng's recent behavior and words, her gaze quickly fell on the Tail Ring that Gu Ze had snatched from Fang Zheng's hand.
"Is that Tail Ring important?"
Deng Yinyin answered herself immediately.
"No, it must be very important. The key is, what exactly is its purpose? It definitely isn't just for simple positioning!"
Deng Yinyin felt a deep sense of being deceived and soon regretted her earlier foolishness. She should have noticed something was off when Xu Nuan and the others were acting strangely instead of waiting until the incident occurred to feel remorseful; that was useless and could be fatal in the game.
Xu Nuan cast a calm glance at Deng Yinyin, unfazed by her agitation, and continued to respond in a nonchalant tone.
"Only those who obtain the Tail Ring can leave the game, and it must be five Tail Rings simultaneously activating the entrance to the one hundredth level of the Survival Game."
"Wow!"
Deng Yinyin was taken aback by this news, stumbling backward. Compared to her previous eager anticipation of a secret passage that turned out to be unrealistic, she found it far more believable that these five mysterious Tail Rings had some conditional restrictions. That was why she was so shocked.
"What on earth is going on?"
Deng Yinyin was anxious.
"Why do you know this when I, as a participant, do not?"
Xu Nuan smiled slightly, remaining silent. Deng Yinyin understood; she had unconsciously missed something again. Recalling that they had obtained the ring in the Lonely Gorge, Deng Yinyin speculated that perhaps something had been displayed on the screen after they got the ring.
"But if that's the case, doesn't it mean only five people can leave the game?"
Deng Yinyin belatedly realized this point. Their team had more members than that number. She understood; another bloody storm was about to arrive, and Fang Zheng's incident was merely a precursor.
"Hmph."
Xu Nuan chuckled lightly, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.
"That person originally intended to leave no one behind."
Based on their understanding of the Another Founder, he would not allow anyone to survive in this game. Even if someone reached the one hundred levels, they would still be unable to escape without the key.
The origin of this key is certainly worth pondering.
Xu Nuan thought for a long time but still had no definite target. However, that person must have a strong control over the game, perhaps rivaling Another Founder.
This narrowed down the scope. Yet, this was not something they needed to spend a lot of time figuring out. The qualification for Wu Wu to leave the game was so precious that it likely wouldn’t harm them.
However, this must have provoked Another Founder’s anger, which was why that person intensified their efforts against them.
“So Fang Zheng was seduced by that person?”
Deng Yinyin's words pulled Xu Nuan back from his contemplation.
“Doesn’t that mean our situation is very dangerous? There are still twenty levels left; can we safely reach the end?”
Deng Yinyin felt an urge to rush over to Gu Ze and take the Tail Ring from him. She had never imagined that such an item could be so valuable.
Meanwhile, Gu Ze was still engaged in conversation with Fang Zheng, and the atmosphere between those two was so captivating that she didn’t dare approach. As she felt both excited and anxious, she heard Xu Nuan chuckle lightly. When she turned her head in confusion, she heard Xu Nuan speak.
“It was Xie Huai who told you about that person, right? He has his own intentions.”
Xie Huai was a bold individual, someone who would be rendered speechless upon seeing Deng Yinyin. Although he seemed inconspicuous, he had his own shining points and noticed quite a lot.
Deng Yinyin's expression changed instantly, and the excitement in her heart vanished without a trace. Many emotions lie hidden in the depths of the sea until mentioned, at which point they surge forth like turbulent waves.
“Sorry.”
Xu Nuan thought she should change her expression when mentioning this matter, but little did she know that once Deng Yinyin fell into her own emotions, she would ignore everything else.
This incident came to a close with Fang Zheng's gaming career ending. What he never expected was that at the same time he received such significant news, a bomb had also been planted within him.
Clearly, someone was using him. If he could deal with Gu Ze, that would be great; if not, he could self-destruct and harm those around him.
However, in Xu Nuan's team, there was Liu Minghong, an explosives expert. Such a scheme that should have been foolproof was rendered useless in front of him.
Deng Yinyin was so shocked by the bloody scene that she forgot to ask Xu Nuan whether the other non-Third Batch of Players knew the secret of the Tail Ring. If they did, then she needed to be wary of those around her.
Twilight soon descended upon the Plateau, and the unique plants there swayed in the cold wind. In the distance, there was a faint hint of white, while nearby only dark colors remained.
The group was physically and mentally exhausted. They had encountered heavy rain shortly after entering this level, and after being scattered, it took them great effort to regroup.
Yet now, the Plateau seemed untouched by any events; the ground was dry, and the wind was cold and crisp. This phenomenon was indeed strange but not uncommon in the game. The group found it odd but moved on to search for a place to rest.
Xu Nuan fetched some warm water and stood still, her gaze naturally falling on Gu Ze, who was resting against a tree trunk. Gu Ze still had his head lowered, his slightly long hair obscuring his face. She could only see his mouth drooping slightly, silently expressing his feelings.
Xu Nuan felt a mix of bitterness and sorrow in her heart, forcing a bitter smile on her face.
Gu Ze was someone who valued promises deeply. When he made an agreement with Fang Zheng, it was under the knowledge that the secret passage was unfeasible while the One Hundred Levels were viable.
This wasn’t a lie; rational individuals who had endured much pain knew that the secret passage would not help them achieve their desires. However, their wishes could be fulfilled to some extent by Gu Ze.
Xu Nuan recalled that mission; as long as it was completed, whether for Fang Zheng or Liu Minghong or even themselves, they could all realize their wishes.
However, many things are not as they seem, such as Fang Zheng's loss of control.
Xu Nuan looked down at her cup and smiled lightly, no longer feeling bitter. The man she loved would not be so easily defeated. Life is filled with disappointments and unfinished business; they could not afford to dwell in the present.
The cold wind carried away some of the warmth from the hot water. Xu Nuan quickened her pace towards Gu Ze, passing by a bush, one of the few taller plants on the Plateau this morning.
She heard rustling sounds and caught a whiff of a strange scent. That smell was familiar, even having invaded her dreams before.
Xu Nuan's expression changed instantly. She warily glanced at the bush, gripping her cup tightly.
The rustling grew closer, and Xu Nuan hesitated to make any sudden moves, not wanting to disturb the weary crowd without understanding the situation first.
"Don't be nervous."
A familiar voice suddenly came from behind her, enveloping her in a comforting presence. Xu Nuan relaxed her shoulders and continued to stare at the bush, from which something slowly emerged.
"Wang Yiyun?"
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