In the next second, when the countdown reached zero, the game system’s icy voice echoed.
[Congratulations to player Ruan Qing for clearing the instance <Eerie Blood Shadow>, rewarded with 300 points.]
[Congratulations to player for successfully destroying the instance <Eerie Blood Shadow>, rewarded with 2000 points.]
[Due to player’s deviation from the character role, deducting points: 400.]
[Point settlement: 4200.]
Although Ruan Qing had returned to the system space, he still felt a bit weak, almost sitting down directly on the ground.
As if that terrifying pressure still lingered in his mind.
Before, Ruan Qing had merely endured through sheer force.
And because he forcibly seized the male player’s body, his mental state became extremely fragile, and his brain still ached faintly.
Ruan Qing rubbed his temples, opened the system store, and spent a hundred points in exchange for a potion to restore mental strength.
After drinking it, he felt much better.
He regretted summoning the ‘god’ back then.
If it weren’t for the puppet not being affected by the battle, he might have faced a real disaster.
His combat power was indeed too weak.
Once he encountered a survival instance that required physical strength, it would be difficult for him to clear it on his own.
But whether it’s improving his physique or exchanging for a new body, the points required were exorbitant.
His points were still far from enough.
Ruan Qing pointed at his points on the screen with his slender fingers. ‘System, besides destroying instances, are there any hidden methods to earn points?’
[...None.] The system’s voice sounded somewhat different from usual, with a hint of melancholy and complexity.
But if one didn’t listen carefully, it was easy to overlook.
Ruan Qing, unperturbed by this response, opened the system store and leisurely browsed the page for exchanging items.
The system fell into complete silence.
After a while, as if remembering something, Ruan Qing lightly chuckled, ‘By the way, System, do you like the miracle I gave you?’
System: “!!!”
[System: You! You know?] The system, shocked, even began to stutter, as if its backend code had stalled.
Ruan Qing smiled but remained silent.
However, his expression clearly indicated that he knew who Shen Baiyue was.
System: “...” It seemed intentional.
Definitely intentional.
He was truly thankful for this miracle.
It was truly a miracle.
The perfectly crafted ‘god creation’ formation was changed back to a summoning formation, forcefully summoning the ‘god’ from <Xishan Residential Area>.
In the end, everyone’s efforts were in vain.
Including the system’s own efforts.
After a few seconds of silence, the system spoke. [When did you find out?]
Though the system disguised itself well, even altering the results predicted by Feng Ye’s Tarot cards, hearing Feng Ye’s phrase ‘wishful thinking’ still made him uncomfortable.
Even if the result was manipulated by the other.
Ruan Qing didn’t answer the system’s question. Instead, he lightly chuckled and asked, [When you granted me permission to use items in the game’s main city area, was it to prevent Su Zhen and Li Shuyang from entering that instance?]
Although Ruan Qing phrased it as a question, his tone was affirmative.
The use of items was prohibited in the game’s main city area.
So when the system readily agreed, Ruan Qing sensed that something was amiss.
It was too straightforward.
Was it to prevent him from receiving the ‘Devil’s Eye’ prop? Or was it to keep Su Zhen and Li Shuyang from entering the instance?
Ruan Qing didn’t believe it was the former, as the game system had no intention of giving him the item in the first place.
But at that time, Ruan Qing didn’t know the system’s true purpose until Shen Baiyue did not say anything about his tablet and went to Yang Chenjin to do... that kind of thing.
Ruan Qing then confirmed Shen Baiyue’s identity.
After all, only the system that had been following him all along would know that the tablet actually belonged to him.
Only the system and Yang Chenjin knew that those were his clothes.
Ruan Qing, after retrieving the tablet, specifically checked the spider’s surveillance footage to once again confirm that no one knew the tablet belonged to him.
Especially Shen Baiyue.
Combined with the system granting him permission to use props, the only possibility left was that the system was Shen Baiyue.
The power of the gods was indeed enticing, even the system desired it.
Although Ruan Qing was also tempted, unfortunately, he did’t have a puppet.
So, he decided that no one should get it.
After all, weakening the enemy’s strength was also a kind of indirect empowerment.
The system paused after hearing Ruan Qing’s words. Did he discover it so early?
The system did it to prevent Su Zhen and Li Shuyang from entering the instance, as these two would be the biggest obstacles.
After all, those two have offended the main game system, and they would definitely be monitored by the main system.
Unexpectedly, this small move planted the seed of suspicion in this person.
Ruan Qing tapped the screen and exchanged the props on the screen. ‘Actually, my acting skills are just average. Don’t use my acting as a reference next time.’
Originally, he didn’t think his acting was bad. But after seeing the system imitating his fearful expression, he suddenly felt a bit inadequate.
The fear was only superficial.
The system remained silent for a while, watching Ruan Qing carefully read the description of the props. Finally, unable to resist, it spoke. [What does the prince lack?]
‘Ask the prince. How would I know what he lacks? I’m not the prince.’ Ruan Qing replied.
While speaking, Ruan Qing pointed to the detailed introduction page of the props. The next second, his hand suddenly stopped. ‘Are you also Shen Baiyue’s system?’
[No.] The system quickly denied, [I’m asking on his behalf.]
The response was too quick. Ruan Qing smiled, ‘Then convey to him for me, don’t say such things next time; it sounds like a fool.’
System: [...Okay.]
Was it really that foolish?
No, right...
After Ruan Qing finished purchasing the props, he chose to enter the game’s main city area.
The first time one entered that main city area, they would automatically appear at the entrance; later, they could choose to teleport directly to the location where they entered the instance.
However, this option required spending 10 points.
In the next second, when the countdown reached zero, the game system’s icy voice echoed.
[Congratulations to player Ruan Qing for clearing the instance <Eerie Blood Shadow>, rewarded with 300 points.]
[Congratulations to player for successfully destroying the instance <Eerie Blood Shadow>, rewarded with 2000 points.]
[Due to player’s deviation from the character role, deducting points: 400.]
[Point settlement: 4200.]
Although Ruan Qing had returned to the system space, he still felt a bit weak, almost sitting down directly on the ground.
As if that terrifying pressure still lingered in his mind.
Before, Ruan Qing had merely endured through sheer force.
And because he forcibly seized the male player’s body, his mental state became extremely fragile, and his brain still ached faintly.
Ruan Qing rubbed his temples, opened the system store, and spent a hundred points in exchange for a potion to restore mental strength.
After drinking it, he felt much better.
He regretted summoning the ‘god’ back then.
If it weren’t for the puppet not being affected by the battle, he might have faced a real disaster.
His combat power was indeed too weak.
Once he encountered a survival instance that required physical strength, it would be difficult for him to clear it on his own.
But whether it’s improving his physique or exchanging for a new body, the points required were exorbitant.
His points were still far from enough.
Ruan Qing pointed at his points on the screen with his slender fingers. ‘System, besides destroying instances, are there any hidden methods to earn points?’
[...None.] The system’s voice sounded somewhat different from usual, with a hint of melancholy and complexity.
But if one didn’t listen carefully, it was easy to overlook.
Ruan Qing, unperturbed by this response, opened the system store and leisurely browsed the page for exchanging items.
The system fell into complete silence.
After a while, as if remembering something, Ruan Qing lightly chuckled, ‘By the way, System, do you like the miracle I gave you?’
System: “!!!”
[System: You! You know?] The system, shocked, even began to stutter, as if its backend code had stalled.
Ruan Qing smiled but remained silent.
However, his expression clearly indicated that he knew who Shen Baiyue was.
System: “...” It seemed intentional.
Definitely intentional.
He was truly thankful for this miracle.
It was truly a miracle.
The perfectly crafted ‘god creation’ formation was changed back to a summoning formation, forcefully summoning the ‘god’ from <Xishan Residential Area>.
In the end, everyone’s efforts were in vain.
Including the system’s own efforts.
After a few seconds of silence, the system spoke. [When did you find out?]
Though the system disguised itself well, even altering the results predicted by Feng Ye’s Tarot cards, hearing Feng Ye’s phrase ‘wishful thinking’ still made him uncomfortable.
Even if the result was manipulated by the other.
Ruan Qing didn’t answer the system’s question. Instead, he lightly chuckled and asked, [When you granted me permission to use items in the game’s main city area, was it to prevent Su Zhen and Li Shuyang from entering that instance?]
Although Ruan Qing phrased it as a question, his tone was affirmative.
The use of items was prohibited in the game’s main city area.
So when the system readily agreed, Ruan Qing sensed that something was amiss.
It was too straightforward.
Was it to prevent him from receiving the ‘Devil’s Eye’ prop? Or was it to keep Su Zhen and Li Shuyang from entering the instance?
Ruan Qing didn’t believe it was the former, as the game system had no intention of giving him the item in the first place.
But at that time, Ruan Qing didn’t know the system’s true purpose until Shen Baiyue did not say anything about his tablet and went to Yang Chenjin to do... that kind of thing.
Ruan Qing then confirmed Shen Baiyue’s identity.
After all, only the system that had been following him all along would know that the tablet actually belonged to him.
Only the system and Yang Chenjin knew that those were his clothes.
Ruan Qing, after retrieving the tablet, specifically checked the spider’s surveillance footage to once again confirm that no one knew the tablet belonged to him.
Especially Shen Baiyue.
Combined with the system granting him permission to use props, the only possibility left was that the system was Shen Baiyue.
The power of the gods was indeed enticing, even the system desired it.
Although Ruan Qing was also tempted, unfortunately, he did’t have a puppet.
So, he decided that no one should get it.
After all, weakening the enemy’s strength was also a kind of indirect empowerment.
The system paused after hearing Ruan Qing’s words. Did he discover it so early?
The system did it to prevent Su Zhen and Li Shuyang from entering the instance, as these two would be the biggest obstacles.
After all, those two have offended the main game system, and they would definitely be monitored by the main system.
Unexpectedly, this small move planted the seed of suspicion in this person.
Ruan Qing tapped the screen and exchanged the props on the screen. ‘Actually, my acting skills are just average. Don’t use my acting as a reference next time.’
Originally, he didn’t think his acting was bad. But after seeing the system imitating his fearful expression, he suddenly felt a bit inadequate.
The fear was only superficial.
The system remained silent for a while, watching Ruan Qing carefully read the description of the props. Finally, unable to resist, it spoke. [What does the prince lack?]
‘Ask the prince. How would I know what he lacks? I’m not the prince.’ Ruan Qing replied.
While speaking, Ruan Qing pointed to the detailed introduction page of the props. The next second, his hand suddenly stopped. ‘Are you also Shen Baiyue’s system?’
[No.] The system quickly denied, [I’m asking on his behalf.]
The response was too quick. Ruan Qing smiled, ‘Then convey to him for me, don’t say such things next time; it sounds like a fool.’
System: [...Okay.]
Was it really that foolish?
No, right...
After Ruan Qing finished purchasing the props, he chose to enter the game’s main city area.
The first time one entered that main city area, they would automatically appear at the entrance; later, they could choose to teleport directly to the location where they entered the instance.
However, this option required spending 10 points.
