Chapter 714: Wan Shi Tong! The Double‑Surname Zhuge—I'm Zhuge Chen!

He let out a shout, his voice reached Xu Yuan, but there was still no response.

"All the Tang‑surnamed ones are dead; the people inside still won't get out?" Lin Yang cleared his throat and kept shouting:

"I'll give you one last chance, 10‑second limit; anyone who doesn't come out will be executed!"

"Not a single one left!"

"Ten…"

The countdown began, Su Yang crossed his arms and watched quietly.

Beside him, Qin Weiyang's face showed impatience, "Why not just break in? Lin Yang is at least an Ascend God seed, that's still too humble."

In her view, the people inside can't even tell the big joker from the small joker!

No need for idle talk? Just kick the door open and pull the people out, that's it!

"Politeness before force," Su Yang said, "Lin Yang's handling is fine; after all we'll have to live under the same roof, seeing each other's heads up and down, so we should keep some face."

"In my view, they're all of the same rotten lot, none of them are good," Qin Weiyang said coldly.

The scene from that random Death Game still remains vivid.

Even though it was following orders, once done it's done.

Can an accomplice be without guilt?

"Let's see how he handles it," Su Yang murmured.

"Three, two, one…"

As the countdown ended, the main gate suddenly opened.

Four faces, looking odd and slightly cramped, came into view.

Big eyes stared at small eyes, saying nothing.

Lin Yang examined them closely, a smile at the corner of his mouth, "Three men and one woman… which one is Wan Shi Tong?"

At that moment, the three's expressions froze, all looking at one person.

"So it's you, step forward so Lin Ye Ye can have a good look," Lin Yang gestured.

The few stepped back a step, making a path.

The man, about 1.7 meters tall, slowly stepped forward.

He was slender, with a plum‑blossom tattoo on his arm, hunched, sporting two large dark circles under his eyes, looking especially dejected.

At first glance his looks were decent, but his spirit was rather listless.

It was as if his body had been hollowed out.

"Don't be so formal, we've crossed paths before, haven't you forgotten?" Lin Yang patted his shoulder, with a forced smile.

"Remember, you are Lin Yang, you made a deal with me," Wan Shi Tong nodded slowly.

"Back then I thought you were talented; I didn't expect you'd be appreciated by Li Xin and even partner with Tang Youning to become Dependents," Lin Yang clicked his tongue.

"My Innate Talent is rather special; they need me," Wan Shi Tong said.

"Then guess why we challenged Tang Youning to a Betting Duel?" Lin Yang smiled.

"To deal with the Old Era," Wan Shi Tong replied.

"You really can't hide anything from you, truly impressive." Lin Yang raised his thumb.

"As long as you can keep my life safe, I can let you know everything," Wan Shi Tong straightened his back slightly, his words exuding great confidence.

Regarding information flow, he said no one dares to claim the first, only the second.

"Good blade with good steel; only in our team can you realize your greatest value."

"Rest assured, we'll pour most resources into cultivating you."

"I'll leave it at that today; if you're willing, the path of evolution can always be opened for you!" Lin Yang pounded his chest, guaranteeing.

Those words made Qin Weiyang's brows slightly knit.

She wasn't pleased with Lin Yang's unilateral decision.

At that moment, Su Yang patted her hand back, signaling calm.

It was this small gesture that allowed Wan Shi Tong to precisely catch a clue.

He looked at Su Yang, his eyes flashing, and said, "Did you lose your Ascend God seed identity?"

Su Yang neither confirmed nor denied, then nodded, "Yes, I voluntarily lowered my identity to achieve a certain Achievement."

"Why didn't I know?" Wan Shi Tong's eyes showed doubt.

"This era still has things you don't know?" Su Yang retorted.

Wan Shi Tong glanced at Lin Yang, then at Su Yang, looking thoughtful.

Su Yang stepped forward, extended his palm, a slight smile, "Let me formally introduce myself: I am Su Yang, welcome to join."

Wan Shi Tong was slightly startled, reached out to shake hands, and formally said, "Zhuge Chen."

"A double‑surname Zhuge? No wonder extraordinary," Su Yang's smile deepened.

"Mr. Su, you flatter me; I'm just an ordinary player, never having earned a Hidden Achievement," Zhuge Chen said.

"Sometimes value can't be judged by the surface; although your in‑game performance isn't outstanding, the future benefits you can bring to the team… are incalculable!" Su Yang said.

"Li Xin and Tang Youning also told you the same."

Lin Yang scoffed at the words, "They're nothing; once you know us better you'll see, Tang Youning and Li Xin together aren't even fit to fetch Su Yang's shoes!"

"Hope the days ahead are pleasant together," Zhuge Chen finally showed a smile.

At first glance it seemed rather discordant.

But Su Yang knew well this was a good sign.

He nodded, "Welcome to our big family; from now on we are partners in prosperity and hardship."

Su Yang and Lin Yang gave the Prisoner Under the Staircase sufficient respect and face.

If they were someone else, they certainly wouldn't reach this level.

It's only because his Innate Talent is remarkable; this is the treatment any talent deserves.

Locking up strong men is not a good plan; people's hearts must be warm, after all.

As Zhuge Chen stepped into the crowd, Qin Weiyang spoke up voluntarily: "Welcome to join."

"Thank you," Zhuge Chen replied politely.

"I heard you can know all things, encompassing everything; then do you know what the Golden Throne looks like?" Luo Shuangshuang asked curiously.

"I don't know," Zhuge Chen shook his head.

Luo Shuangshuang showed disappointment, "What a pity, I really want to see what this legendary throne actually looks like."

"The Golden Throne is the supreme entity of the entire era, beyond ordinary mortals; with my current power, I am still far from reaching it," Zhuge Chen said.

"So that means... as long as your Innate Talent keeps evolving, someday you'll be able to achieve it?" Luo Shuangshuang's eyes lit up.

"Probably so."

While the few were chatting idly, Lin Yang looked at the three remaining bewildered Dependents and shouted loudly: "Among you, whose Innate Talent is 'Vortex'?"

Here it comes!

At those words, everyone simultaneously restrained their previous expressions, their faces turning serious.

This grudge must never be forgotten!

"I... am."

At that moment, a middle-aged man among the three raised his hand and stepped forward.

He appeared timid, with panic flashing in his eyes.

"You're still alive..." Lin Yang sneered repeatedly, "It seems your luck is good, fortunate to fall into Grandfather Lin's hands."

"Thump!"

The man immediately knelt, his head pounding heavily against the ground, begging: "I'm sorry, I was just following orders at the time, I didn't intend to kill anyone."

"Do you even believe those words yourself?" A strong murderous intent flashed in Lin Yang's eyes.

Then his large hand stretched out, and a Life-Death Contract bearing Wei Lang's name suddenly materialized.