Yun Ni glanced at Cheng Shi with a smile, her smoky voice hoarse:
"You're very organized, not manic at all, you don't seem like a Follower of Chaos."
"You showed mercy and didn't hurt anyone, even less so like a Follower of annihilation," Cheng Shi continued to tease.
This time it was Yun Ni's turn to be startled; she frowned, quickly changed her posture, and stabbed a knife into Cheng Shi's shoulder blade.
Cheng Shi was not flustered at all, nor did he dare to be, because he knew this was Yun Ni testing him.
This sharp Assassin certainly didn't suspect him just because he was organized; it could only be that she had another method, vaguely sensing that Cheng Shi's identity was incorrect.
He sighed, held Yun Ni's cold little hand, pulled out the dagger, and then cast a healing spell with Grace of Sharing Gods in front of everyone.
Upon seeing this healing spell, the expressions of the others clearly became interested.
Everyone is happy to have a Priest with strong healing.
But unfortunately, the healer was a Reason Corroder.
True to their name.
Affected by Chaos, the Reason Corroder's healing would gradually dissolve the sanity of the injured, until their sanity collapsed, they embraced chaos, and went completely mad.
However, this seemed to have little effect on Yun Ni; she once again pressed the dagger against Cheng Shi's heart and said irritably:
"At this rank, I know almost all of His Followers; I've never heard of you, who are you? Lies Like Yesterday? Someone from Fraud?"
!!!
They even know Lies Like Yesterday?
That's right, after all, 2400 points can already refresh SS-grade talents; as long as you stay at this rank long enough, you will always be matched with a Follower of Fraud who possesses this talent.
Cheng Shi's heart tightened, but his face remained calm as he said:
"Who told you every Player appears on the ladder?"
This was originally a lie Cheng Shi casually made up for self-preservation, just to use a sense of mystery to muddle through.
But unexpectedly, after hearing this, Yun Ni raised an eyebrow and directly put down the dagger.
Clearly, she deeply agreed with this statement.
?
Cheng Shi was secretly startled and confused.
Holy crap, are there really high-ranked players who aren't on the ladder?
What exactly is the situation above 2400?
Are all the monsters and ghosts there?
This is big news.
But thankfully, he finally got through it.
Although Fang Jue was a Follower of Order, opposite to Cheng Shi's Faith, he did not show excessive hostility.
He surveyed the surroundings and directly took over the responsibility of leading the team.
"His trial is very simple, just find the right sacrifice.
But due to the excessive length of this trial, I lean towards our target not appearing immediately; everyone go gather information separately, and after sunset, we will gather on the first floor of the hotel to exchange information.
One more thing to remind everyone, before getting news of the sacrifice, especially on the first day, do not kill people casually.
Everyone is smart, I don't think multiple reminders are needed."
After speaking, he even glanced at Cheng Shi.
Obviously, his reminder was for the Followers of Chaos.
"Go carry out your Edicts separately; if you need help, I am happy to assist."
Fool Hunter Wei Guan glanced at everyone and chose to leave alone.
Du Xiguang waved his hand, saying goodbye to everyone.
Yun Ni directly flipped over the railing and jumped down to the first floor, leaving the two men with opposing Faiths staring at each other.
By the time Cheng Shi noticed, the man at the end of the corridor had already left at some point.
Silently, living like a ghost.
"You are the only Priest, I am the only Singer, I hope we can cooperate happily."
"Idiot."
Cheng Shi sneered, turned around, and left.
Fang Jue didn't feel offended at all; if a Chaos Player treated him differently, he would find it strange.
"Alright, I hope I brought enough healing potions."
...
Everyone split up, Cheng Shi returned to his room, and quickly finished his Edict.
Since the trial time was long, the investigation work would probably also last for a long time, so in Order not to attract excessive attention from the surrounding NPCs, he also changed into the clothes provided by the hotel, just like the others.
The clothes fit well, but were ugly, making him look like a stablehand.
Wait, why would he think of a stablehand?
Cheng Shi shook his head with amusement, left the room again, and began to wander around the hotel.
The name of this hotel was very interesting, called "Light of Proliferating life."
This kind of flattering and praising name would let outsiders know at a glance that the Boss here believed in prosperity.
The hotel had three floors in total, with four light wells running through them; the doors of the rooms all faced inward, and the windows all faced outward, a standard "field" character structure.
Cheng Shi slowly surveyed every corner of the hotel, politely chatted with people who looked friendly, and soon gathered a lot of information.
The hotel is indeed one of the best places to gather information; Cheng Shi sorted through the news in his mind and quickly figured out the location of the Players.
In fact, not only did the hotel Boss believe in prosperity, but in this Town called Eternal Bloom, everyone believed in prosperity.
This was the settlement of the Followers of prosperity, and also the place He watched over.
The Town is located in the southwest of Hope Continent, generally under the jurisdiction and restriction of the Grand Tribunal, but is actually an autonomous region of the Natural Alliance.
The Natural Alliance is not a national alliance, but an alliance of countless small forces that jointly believe in the Gods in the Fate of Life.
The forces within the alliance have autonomy, but due to their dispersed power and individual autonomy, both the scale of civilization and the speed of social development are far behind the organized and systematic Grand Tribunal and Tower of Rationality.
In addition, the alliance is not divided by geographical location, being sparsely scattered throughout Hope Continent, so many forces of the Natural Alliance have some kind of co-governance agreement with these two large forces.
In simpler terms, when alliance members have difficulties, they will hire large forces at appropriate compensation to help handle some issues.
Including but not limited to technological development, urban construction, and judgment of sins, etc., etc.
And Eternal Bloom Town, at this time, happened to have a problem that required the help of the Grand Tribunal.
"What, where's good to play at night? Are you trying to die? You dare to go out at night, aren't you afraid... Forget it, forget it, I wouldn't dare mention His name."
"Are you new here? You don't even know this? There are cultists provoking the will of prosperity, and the government officials of the Town's autonomous alliance are having a headache because of it."
"The gentlemen of the Executive Law Bureau have been very busy lately, and they won't bother with these money-losing matters. You ask why they are so busy? Isn't it because of those who died... Alas, let's not talk about it."
"It is said that the Executive Law Bureau has already requested aid from the Grand Tribunal, and I don't know if these Judges have eyes all over their bodies, otherwise how could they see who is a sinner?"
"All things nurture, both prosper and flourish. It is clear you are a wanderer who has just found a home; Eternal Bloom Town always welcomes you, go see the Town center, He is waiting for you there."
He?
Cheng Shi looked at the energetic hotel Boss in confusion, blinking his eyes in bewilderment.
The hotel Boss saw his confusion and said with a smile:
"No need to be surprised, He has not descended, but His will protects us there."
Cheng Shi didn't say a word, turned around, and walked towards the Town center.
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