Chapter 193: Congratulations... you

The reason the shackles on Jiang Hua's body still existed was not because he hadn't finished selecting his partners.

Rather, it was because it would only count as a clearance after two rounds were completed.

Just as Su Yang said, the first round was merely an appetizer; the main event was in the second round.

Therefore, even if one selected the target in this round, they could not escape.

But...

The Minotaur would not show mercy; once the target was hit, the outcome would be a headshot.

Tang Youning viewed Su Yang as an enemy, and he wanted to eliminate him right from the start.

His goal was naturally out of fear that things would be exposed, affecting his performance in the second round.

It was just that he had guessed wrong; Su Yang had not chosen the path of "Desire."

Now that the gameplay was revealed, Xu Yutong found herself in a dilemma.

Judging from Su Yang's performance, it seemed that all one had to do was "spot the difference."

Now, Lin Shuyu was dead.

Zhao Huaillei and Tang Youning had both chosen Su Yang, yet it was considered a failure.

And it had already been confirmed that Huangfu Shu was "Desire."

By working backward from this, then Su Yang must be "Love."

Following the results forward, Tang Youning and Zhao Huaillei were also "Love."

"Then could Jiang Hua be 'Desire'?" Xu Yutong was unsure, her pair of lively, bright eyes filled with conflict.

Although this stage could not determine the final victory.

It would inevitably be linked to achievements.

Whoever was selected would always have at least one more achievement than those who weren't.

In this way, their points would also be in the lead.

Moreover, it also involved the most crucial "hidden achievement."

Who knew if the prerequisite for unlocking it was hitting the target in both rounds.

Therefore, Xu Yutong needed to think carefully; she didn't want to lose.

And she wanted even less to be outdone by others.

Thinking this, she turned her head to look at Wang Ning on the same side.

She saw the other person staring at the floor, her gaze drifting, unable to tell what she was thinking.

Xu Yutong held the "Love" card; she needed to find the player holding the "Desire" card.

Now, only Wang Ning and Jiang Hua remained unknown on the field.

On the surface, it looked like a choice between two.

But the ratio of "Desire" and "Love" was not necessarily fifty-fifty.

Before this, Xu Yutong had never heard any information regarding this aspect from the few of them.

Therefore, she could only gamble now.

"Sister Ning, can I choose you?" Xu Yutong asked in a low voice.

As the words fell, Wang Ning was slightly startled and turned her head blankly.

Xu Yutong shrank her head slightly and said timidly, "I don't know who to choose anymore, and I don't want to give up the opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ning's expression turned somewhat ugly as she said, "Whatever, choose whoever you want."

No matter how much she said, it was useless, even if the two had built up a decent friendship over the three days.

But facing life and death, this layer of relationship was as thin as a cicada's wing, shattering at a touch.

It was worth nothing!

"Let me think again." Xu Yutong spoke softly.

Immediately, she cast her gaze toward the handsome Su Yang, "Su Yang, can you give me a suggestion?"

"I'd be more than happy to." Su Yang smiled and nodded.

Xu Yutong's eyes lit up, "Who should I choose?"

Su Yang raised an eyebrow and glanced at Jiang Hua, who looked slightly uneasy to the side.

"Why are you looking at me?" Jiang Hua said with dissatisfaction.

"You seem to be in a hurry?"

"What am I in a hurry for? You really are an interesting person to talk to." Jiang Hua's mouth twitched.

Seeing this, Su Yang cast his gaze toward Wang Ning again.

Although she looked calm at this moment, her slightly trembling legs already signaled her nervous state.

This round was a blind selection.

Wang Ning didn't know which choice Xu Yutong had made on the covered bridge.

Likewise, the other party didn't know her choice either.

With the others' cards nearly exposed, Xu Yutong's attitude already spoke volumes.

There was a high probability that she was also "Love."

And the scope was locked only to her and Jiang Hua.

A fifty percent probability; for her, every second of these fifteen minutes was torture.

"Don't be nervous, Sister Ning. At worst, it's death. You saw it last night, didn't Huangfu Shu swim quite comfortably?" Su Yang comforted her.

"You..." Seeing his teasing expression, Wang Ning felt her nervousness fade quite a bit despite her indignation.

Xu Yutong watched their interaction with suspicion; she suddenly felt as if she were being kept in the dark.

"What are you two doing? This is a very serious occasion, please don't mix in personal emotions."

"I'm helping you probe, can't you even see that?" Su Yang said.

"You'd better be."

Su Yang looked at Tang Youning, who was maintaining a "none of my business" posture, and asked, "Brother Ning, who do you think Yutong should choose to win?"

Seeing Su Yang pull the focus back to him, Tang Youning said with displeasure, "What does it have to do with me? It's not like I'm the one choosing."

"We're all former boyfriends and girlfriends, don't be so cold. How about offering a suggestion or two?" Su Yang said slowly.

"My suggestion is... choose you!" Tang Youning said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Su Yang clicked his tongue, "See, there isn't a shred of truth in Brother Ning's mouth."

Immediately, he said to Xu Yutong, "Choose Jiang Hua, he doesn't look very honest."

Jiang Hua's eyelids jumped violently, "What does it have to do with me? I haven't even spoken."

Seeing his reaction was so intense, Xu Yutong's eyebrows curved, and she giggled, "Alright, then I'll choose you!"

"Referee, I choose Jiang Hua!"

"Please confirm again."

"Confirmed!"

Jiang Hua's face turned as black as coal, and he pointed angrily at Su Yang, "You..."

Su Yang spread his hands, "This is her choice, it has nothing to do with me."

At this moment, the Minotaur suddenly spoke: "Selection correct!"

"Yay!" Xu Yutong beamed with joy, feeling pleasantly surprised.

Wang Ning, to the side, felt a sense of relief, secretly letting out a breath, a feeling of surviving a disaster sprouting in her heart.

At the same time, she subconsciously cast a grateful look at Su Yang.

However, Su Yang paid no mind to it at this moment, only smiling as he looked at Jiang Hua, "Congratulations, you've won the prize."

"Su Yang!!" Jiang Hua had just wanted to curse when he saw the Minotaur suddenly walking toward him.

Feeling the oppressive force rushing toward him and the crisis of his impending death, Jiang Hua's eyes were about to split!

"Get lost, you beast, don't touch me!"

The Minotaur ignored him and reached out to grab his head.

Jiang Hua's eye sockets turned red as he squeezed out tears, a thick sense of fear surging in his heart.

Feeling the giant hand on his head continuing to exert force, the immense pressure made his eyeballs almost pop out.

Jiang Hua roared hysterically, "Brother, save me!"

The next moment, the face that had been covered in snot and tears suddenly changed color.

The gloom between his brows appeared once more, and his pupils suddenly turned scarlet.

In an instant, a brilliant light like starlight shot out.

"Stasis"!

At this moment, the Minotaur's movements suddenly paused.

Jiang Hua panted heavily and revealed a ferocious grin, a sinister laugh coming from his mouth, "Finally willing to let me out..."

"Sure enough..."

Seeing this, Su Yang narrowed his eyes; he hadn't guessed wrong.

Jiang Hua's first personality would automatically trigger the second personality when encountering a crisis.

It was the same situation last night.

"Eh?" Xu Yutong was stunned, "Why did the referee stop moving?"

Tang Youning and Zhao Huaillei were not surprised by this, while Wang Ning to the side asked in astonishment, "A talent?"

At this moment, the Minotaur suddenly withdrew its hand, turned around to return to its original position, and spoke:

"Player 'Jiang Hua' has been expelled, the game continues."

"Please, player 'Wang Ning', begin selecting a partner. Time limit is 15 minutes; overtime will be considered a forfeit."

A ferocious smile appeared on Jiang Hua's gloomy face as he turned his head and said:

"You deserve to die!" ===== CHAPTER 194 =====