Chapter 1607: Chapter 1607: Who Dares Accept Without Real Skill?
Tong Qi and a few people wore blank expressions, but this wasn’t necessarily a lie.
After sizing them up, the Rank-B player took the initiative to shake hands with Xu Huo, "My name is Yi Jun."
"Xu Zhi," Xu Huo smiled lightly, "With two Rank-B players, it’s safe enough even if everyone here falls asleep."
"Mr. Xu is modest," Yi Jun didn’t dare underestimate him and continued, "I stayed awake last night and noticed something else."
Xu Huo waited silently for him to continue.
"Most players look for a place to rest, even if they’re not sleeping, they usually don’t wander around at night," Yi Jun said, "But there are a few players who deliberately use this chance to kill randomly, are you sure everyone is affected by mental interference?"
"After changing protective suits, it seems like one can resist the drowsiness."
Xu Huo wasn’t surprised, "I mentioned before that even in a normal state, people quickly fall asleep, which further proves my suspicion that there’s mental interference in this instance."
Yi Jun found it troublesome, "Honestly, there hasn’t been any progress all day, and the instance is bizarre. I was considering toughing it out for ten days until it ends, but if there’s mental interference involved, it’s not as simple as a toxin barrier."
If the real influence was a toxin, it was just part of the instance environment.
But if it was mental interference, it could very well be a spiritual-type instance, and quick sleep and drowsiness are barriers within the instance that can’t be overcome by just holding out for a few days.
"The toxin should only serve as an aid, making it harder for us to distinguish between poisoning and mental interference," Liao Xiaorong said.
"If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Xu should be a Super Evolutionary with Mental Powers," Yi Jun returned to focusing on Xu Huo.
Xu Huo raised an eyebrow slightly, "Are you too?"
Yi Jun shook his head, "I’m not a Super Evolver, I don’t have that kind of talent, but I’ve experienced a lot of instances and garnered some experience."
"No wonder you quickly figured out mental interference exists in this copy," Tong Qi exclaimed happily, "Doesn’t this match perfectly?"
"Brother Xu, I trust your character. What do you suggest we do next?"
The others glanced at him, especially those who came along with Liao Xiaorong, as Tong Qi ignored their stares and looked at Xu Huo sincerely, as if trusting him unreservedly.
Xu Huo, indifferent, shifted his gaze, "Let’s find a new place first."
The city center was completely bombed, a flat area that was unsafe, so it’s best to hide in a sturdy building. Venue props can be used, but it was unknown if it’d interfere with the test outcomes, so they were set aside for now.
"Speaking of which, are we short on people here?" Tong Qi remained by Xu Huo’s side and said as they walked, "Many players came earlier, but only a few stayed."
"That’s normal," Yi Jun beside him said, "Without some skill, who’d dare accept recklessly?"
This isn’t like other instances.
"More people probably intend to play the mantis stalking the cicada," Chi Xian added, "Lots of eyes are on us."
"With two Rank-B players here, they shouldn’t dare to act rashly," Liao Xiaorong said nervously, considering quite a few people had left.
"It’s no big issue," Xu Huo said, "Before starting, I’ll create a poison barrier, and not many can get in."
Moreover, if the instance conditions were as he suspected, over time, more players would attempt it his way, and besides, if "Midsummer Night’s Galaxy" wasn’t in this instance city, then the chances were equal for everyone, copying strategies would be difficult.
Seeing his confidence, the others nodded slightly.
Having not yet found a suitable place, Xu Huo suddenly turned to ask Young Master Mo, "How did you learn about ’Midsummer Night’s Galaxy’?"
Mentioning this made Young Master Mo’s face darken, and Scarred Glasses spoke under his instruction after a moment, "Young Master Mo had a very good friend who died here. During life and death, they contacted Young Master Mo, but the SOS call was intercepted by the killer, who left an address and said their name was ’Midsummer Night’s Galaxy.’ We thought the player was quite famous in Zone 013 at the time."
"So you brought along a few people?" Chi Xian tilted towards him upon hearing this, incredulous, "Just you guys?"
He didn’t mean to look down on them, but if this was a revenge attempt, coming with two Rank-B players and a few Rank-C players seemed too reckless.
Young Master Mo was displeased at his sudden interjection, "Do you think Rank-A players grow like crops, ready to be picked at will?"
Even Rank-As nurtured by large families are valuable resources; for small matters, it’s impossible to hire them, and the family descendants reaching Rank-A aren’t many. Even if they’re willing to help out for kinship, safety is considered, and they pale compared to players who’ve truly fought their way through.
Young Master Mo had an older cousin whom the family cultivated into a Rank-A player but stopped resource investment for further development, letting him pass time in instances with known strategies. But his cousin, with ambition, wanted to become a Super Player—of course, he was considered talented in the family to be chosen for nurturing, yet he suffered a setback in his first instance after leaving the clan.
Instances without pre-acquired strategies or analyzed information were unfamiliar, not only the instance but also players within it.
"Few top families truly controlling advanced players exist; most are just following behind," Young Master Mo said calmly, "My family can pour resources to cultivate Rank-As, but truly formidable ones simply can’t be invited."
Resources, channels, and technology can influence players but can’t truly control them. It’s safe to say many resource-holders survive well through rules set by the Game Government or top families within districts.
The power to deal with Super Players and suppress Rank-A players is crucial for playing in this game world.
"Do you know the opponent’s strength?" Chi Xian paused briefly before asking again.
"My friend was in a Rank-C instance, so likely a Rank-C player too," Young Master Mo didn’t disclose anything further.
"This person is quite peculiar; ignoring you would suffice, but why deliberately share the address and name?" Chi Xian scratched his head in confusion, "Could it be just to lure you into the instance?"
"I can’t guess his motive, but he killed my friend, and even if there’s a one in ten thousand chance for revenge, I’d come," Young Master Mo said firmly.
"Good!" Chi Xian clapped for him.
Young Master Mo ignored him, and at that moment Yi Jun found a suitable independent building and called them over.
It was a Time Tower, round with all windows opened in the middle, offering a great view. While discussing protection, Yi Jun actively took out a prop, "Try this of mine."