Chapter 100: and ===GLOSSARY===

As memories of the technique of controlling objects flooded his mind, Chen Shicheng instantly abandoned the idea of using Merit Points to add points.

He does have Treasure-level Equipment on him, even a spiritual artifact, which he can use Skills to refine at any time, then experience the feeling of flight.

But it's merely an entry-level Skill, and the True Essence it consumes is an astonishing amount; with his current total True Essence, he can fly at most a dozen seconds before his True Essence is exhausted and he falls.

It's like taking off and landing immediately, the thrill of flight not even enjoyed before he's drained. Of course, if we count the True Essence stored in the Blood Killing Pearl, he can still fly a distance with ease.

But that True Essence is an important part of his current strength; he would never waste it just to experience flight, even if it killed him.

So Chen Shicheng can only regretfully shelve this Skill for now, waiting until his realm is higher to finally achieve the age-old human dream of bodily flight.

Shuigu Tang's mobility, or rather the person-finding Skill, has directly reached max level.

On the third day after that sketch was completed, while Chen Shicheng was PUA-ing Hui Siye in the game, he saw the system's notification.

【Detected external anomaly, go offline to check?】

「That fast? 」

As a single shut-in who woke up with no messages on his phone, Chen Shicheng could only think of Shuigu Tang as the one who might disturb him now—this unlucky fellow with a blade hanging over his head.

After arranging for La Tiao and Hui Siye to guard his body, he went offline, opened his eyes, and heard his unchanging phone ringtone that had been the same for a hundred years.

The caller ID still showed that eye‑catching string of zeros.

「Hey. 」

「We can move now! 」 As soon as the call connected, Shuigu Tang's voice came through.

「That fast? Don't get the wrong person. 」 Chen Shicheng almost thought he'd misheard, froze a moment before speaking.

「No mistake, the appearance is identical, and there's True Essence fluctuation on him. Anyway, come over first, we'll test him later. 」

「Fine, you're paying, so you decide—where should we meet? 」

「It's that park southeast of Water Garden Famous City Community; there's a small hill here from which you can see Yu Wei's house—I've been watching it, just come over. 」

「Okay, I'll be there right away. 」

Chen Shicheng had no objections and headed out immediately.

The community Shuigu Tang mentioned is only ten-plus kilometers from Chen Shicheng's rented place; even without a vehicle, his current speed wouldn't take much time.

So half an hour later, Chen Shicheng was already at the park near the community.

Looking at the slightly eerie small hill in the darkness, he opened a path with his Divine Perception and walked up step by step.

Just as he approached the hilltop, his Divine Perception revealed a sneaky figure, buttocks raised, hiding behind a big tree, peeking out with half a head to observe this side.

Chen Shicheng waved, but the other party didn't come over right away; instead, they pulled out their phone and waved it at him before daring to step out.

Seeing Shuigu Tang's cautious demeanor, he didn't find it funny; instead, he felt a sigh—indeed, without enough strength you can't speak loudly, and even have to live carefully.

From now on, he must never casually provoke anyone backed by a big organization, otherwise Shuigu Tang would be his cautionary tale. Of course, if he does provoke them, he must eradicate the threat completely and eliminate danger while it's still budding—just like Yu Wei in front of him. So this silencing operation is no longer Shuigu Tang paying him to help; it's also his own affair! The Shuigu Tang who stepped out looked exactly like his game avatar, fully armed, holding two broken blades upside down, his expression a bit tense.

Chen Shicheng casually used the Eye of Bai Ze to appraise.

【Lv. 12 Shuigu Tang (Tang Tian Tian), Jing: 29, Qi: 14, Shen: 10.5, Equipment: Juanyun Double Blades Skill:】

It seems she didn't participate in opening the underground palace, but her level hasn't dropped; she's still risen by one.

But compared to Chen Shicheng, it's still not enough to look at.

Being level 12, Chen Shicheng directly appraised Shuigu Tang's panel to the bottom, even exposing her real name.

But Tang Tian Tian and Shuigu Tang are so closely linked—are you sure no one will follow the vines to find your real identity?

「How can you be sure the person you found is Yu Wei herself? 」 After glancing at Shuigu Tang's panel, Chen Shicheng suddenly asked.

「I found traces of early-warning spells near his house, basically confirming he's a player; plus his appearance matches, so there's no mistake. Don't say anything later—while he's not paying attention, we'll rush him shoulder to shoulder and hit him off guard! 」 Shuigu Tang said confidently.

「What if Yu Wei found a scapegoat to mislead you—what then? 」

「It's not a spy movie—where would there be so many conspiracies? 」 Shuigu Tang sounded somewhat unconvinced.

「Better safe than sorry. 」 Chen Shicheng pondered a moment, then suddenly looked Shuigu Tang up and down.

「What are you looking at? 」 Shuigu Tang felt a creep under his gaze, anxiously asking.

「Like this: although he doesn't know your real appearance, you happen to be wearing game gear, so he'll surely recognize you. Actively trigger the early-warning spell as bait—if it really is Yu Wei, he'll definitely attack you, and then we'll know if it's him. 」

Chen Shicheng said without thinking.

「???? 」

Shuigu Tang stared at Chen Shicheng, forehead full of question marks, incredulously saying, 「You're not joking with me, are you? 」

「At this point, what kind of joke would I be making? 」

「Hmm」

Shuigu Tang was momentarily speechless, muttering softly, 「Straight guy, you deserve to be single forever, single dog, I curse you to change class to mage. 」

Leaving version issues aside, speaking of their relationship, it seems I'm the one who's paying, right?

I've emptied my savings to find a helper, only to have the employer become the bait?

Shouldn't I complain to the Consumer Guarantee Association about this?

Moreover, although she's seen Chen Shicheng's Attack Power, which could rival the veteran Closed Beta testers of the second batch, she's always thought it was a trump card, a bottom‑of‑the‑box move, impossible as a regular attack.

So she's the main force in battle; in this situation, a support shouldn't be used as bait to shield the main damage dealer, yet now they're letting her act as bait while a support hides on the side? This team‑fight logic seems off to her! Though her voice was low, Chen Shicheng couldn't possibly miss it, and he immediately explained righteously, 「The bounty is on you, and it has nothing to do with me—of course your value is greater; to lure out Yu Wei, you definitely have to be the one to go out. 」

(End of Chapter)