Chapter 756: Seek Common Ground While Preserving Differences?! It Has Noticed Us!

Strange sounds echoed in the vicinity.

Su Yang stared at the Duck Token in his hand with a weird expression.

He never expected that the "pick up valuable" items mentioned in the rules would actually be things like this.

He had assumed they would be metal or precious ore, but the reality was vastly different from his expectation.

The yellow‑brown Duck Token in his hand was almost identical to the bathtub duck toy from his childhood.

Both in shape and size, even the sound it made when squeezed was exactly the same.

A bold idea suddenly flashed through Su Yang's mind—

"Could the design inspiration for this thing possibly come from here?"

Just as he slipped the Duck Token into his pocket, a light breeze blew in.

Su Yang's pupils narrowed, and he instinctively turned and threw a punch!

"Bang!"

His fist was blocked by someone wearing an orange‑red Work Uniform, whose height was equal to Su Yang's.

In the hazy light, a slightly mature face could be seen inside the helmet.

"Player Qin Yu Zhou—Zero Star Coin!"

"Don't be nervous, I'm just passing by, no ill intent," Qin Yu Zhou said, raising both hands in a gesture.

Su Yang glanced behind him, saw no one, and asked skeptically, "Just you?"

"I originally wanted to team up with that cool sister, but she refused. I kept pestering her, yet my physical condition wasn't up to par, so I couldn't catch up," Qin Yu Zhou said helplessly.

"What about the others?" Su Yang asked.

"I'm not sure, they should be behind us," Qin Yu Zhou replied.

"So?"

"If you're also alone, perhaps we could act together; it'd be good to have someone to watch each other's backs on the road," Qin Yu Zhou suggested.

"Sorry, I'm not used to dealing with strangers," Su Yang said, turning to leave.

"Don't be so confident; this place is far more dangerous than outside. I know of at least five different Monsters here," Qin Yu Zhou announced loudly.

Su Yang halted his steps, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.

He then turned back and asked, "Can you investigate the condition of this building?"

"Pretty close, I can't claim 100% accuracy, but at least eight or nine out of ten," Qin Yu Zhou said with a slight smile.

Su Yang turned around slowly and said, "I'm curious… Since you have that ability, why not go solo?"

A scouting‑type Innate Talent is incredibly powerful in a Death Game like this, isn't it?

Without exaggeration, he can evade the vast majority of dangers and pinpoint valuable items with precision.

Earlier he claimed he wanted to team up with a Short‑haired Woman, and now he wants to travel with Su Yang.

The contradictory statements inevitably raised Su Yang's suspicion.

"Su Yang? I'll call you Su Xiong."

Qin Yu Zhou stepped forward and said, "Su Xiong, after playing so many games you should know that unless you're hunting for a True Villain, solo play is bound to be unsustainable."

"Seeking common ground while preserving differences maximizes benefit."

"Moreover, this Death Game emphasizes teamwork, aiming for a win‑win outcome."

"The sooner you earn ten thousand Star Coins, the sooner you can achieve Clearance and get out."

"The Hidden Achievement and Rare Hidden Achievement are definitely hidden within this building."

"Therefore, there's no such thing as free riding; all sixteen players must each contribute a share."

"My Innate Talent is decent, but my body is frail, so I need someone who can fight to protect me."

Su Yang stared at him for a moment and asked, "You need a bodyguard?"

"That description isn't accurate; I think… describing it as Symbiosis is more fitting," Qin Yu Zhou said softly.

"What kind of Symbiosis Method?" Su Yang asked.

"We share the same status, which means our Hidden Achievement and Rare Hidden Achievement are identical. You help me, I help you, we Co‑conspire for Top Score, how about it?" Qin Yu Zhou extended an Olive Branch.

Su Yang didn't take it at face value and said, "You must have the wrong person; I'm not good at fighting."

Qin Yu Zhou smiled, meaningfully saying, "But I recall that a player named Lin Jin almost got killed by you."

At that, Su Yang's eyes flashed strangely, "Were you there?"

"Impossible; with my foot speed I could never catch up to you. As I said, I'm only good at Investigation," Qin Yu Zhou replied.

Those words were not just a suggestion, but also a form of self‑recommendation.

It's easy to see that his gaming style should be very similar to Zhuge Chen's.

On the surface he seems to rely on others' breath, yet in reality he remains proactive.

Su Yang's gaze flickered as he looked into the pitch‑black interior of the Gate and said slowly, "Deal!"

Qin Yu Zhou gave a knowing smile, "Su Xiong, rest assured, this Symbiosis will certainly not disappoint you."

As he spoke, he stepped ahead of Su Yang and said, "By the way, regarding Loot distribution… Fifty‑fifty Split, no objections?"

"Of course," Su Yang nodded.

"Happy cooperation!"

Qin Yu Zhou entered the Gate, his silhouette gradually fading from view.

Su Yang turned toward the entrance, hesitated briefly, then chose to follow.

He had originally planned to wait for Lu Zhiwei, but now he didn't know how long it would take to arrive.

Moreover, once the main force arrives, the scramble for goods will inevitably be extremely fierce.

Although it's a win‑win game, on the surface taking more or less seems to make no difference.

But if it's that simple, then others wouldn't need to risk life and death to push through the Forest to get here.

Achievements need to be unlocked, and Hidden Achievements also require exploration.

With Qin Yu Zhou's assistance, Su Yang can better grasp the worldview.

And Qin Yu Zhou can use Su Yang's strength to resolve crises and live peacefully.

"Su Xiong, stay close. This place is somewhat like a maze, tangled and knotted; if you slip up, you might never get out," Qin Yu Zhou said.

"Where are we heading now?" Su Yang felt his way forward in the dim, lightless environment, relying only on the sound of his Footsteps to keep pace.

"Treasure hunt!"

As soon as the words fell, the Footsteps vanished as well.

Su Yang stared ahead, and a line of blue text suddenly appeared on the helmet's visor—

"Toy Rubik's Cube—30 Star Coin."

"The Duck Token you obtained, I have no objection to taking it, right?" Qin Yu Zhou asked.

"The Duck Token is something I found myself; what does it have to do with you?" Su Yang retorted.

"You're right, my wording was improper."

"Then… everything has its order. This time I'll take it first, and the next item will be yours. How about that?" Qin Yu Zhou suggested.

"Fine," Su Yang nodded.

Qin Yu Zhou slipped the Cube-like Device into his pocket and continued onward through the maze of countless forks.

Su Yang couldn't see the path, but from the damp air he sensed the place's sinister oddity.

A faint, lingering sense of danger swirled in the air.

The deeper they went, the stronger the feeling became!

After walking for a full fifteen minutes, Su Yang could no longer count how many turns they had taken.

Without Qin Yu Zhou leading the way, he would probably not even find the exit.

At that moment, Qin Yu Zhou abruptly turned around and, without explanation, grabbed Su Yang and sprinted!

"What's wrong?" Su Yang wore a puzzled expression.

"There's a Monster ahead; it has sensed us!" Qin Yu Zhou's voice trembled with panic.