Chapter 833: Will Time Prove Everything?! Hidden Achievement Obtained!

Just as Su Yang turned and left.

Su Qi suddenly called him back, "You shouldn't have held back; when Ji Huai was trapped, you should have killed him!"

Su Yang glanced back, stared at her for a few seconds, then said, "He brought two foreign allies with impressive physical condition; I'm just a Third-tier Gene Modification—how can I contend?"

"You have Innate Talent; you clearly can do it!" Su Qi said.

"My Innate Talent isn't unconditional; it requires your death to work."

"Do you dare to die?" Su Yang's gaze burned.

Su Qi furrowed her arched brows, "Then why did you save me?"

Su Yang thought for a moment and replied, "You came to help me; how could I stand by while an ally perishes?"

Su Qi asked again, "Then do you regret it now?"

"No, this is the most correct and wise decision I've made in this game," Su Yang said, a slight curve on his mouth.

"Time will prove everything!"

"I've been waiting."

Having said that, Su Qi said no more.

She no longer cared to watch the scenery outside the window, and she found a corner to sit by herself.

Su Yang went to Lu Zhiwei's side and took a big gulp of mineral water.

"How's it going? Did you get any answers?" Lu Zhiwei, whose gossiping spirit was strong, said impatiently.

"Vague, off‑topic, and with another layer of evasion," Su Yang said.

"Does she really want your life?" Lu Zhiwei asked.

"The answer is yes, but I'm puzzled… The matter has progressed this far, yet she still chooses to Lie," Su Yang pursed his lips.

During the conversation, Su Qi became aware of Su Yang's thoughts.

She seemed to pose questions based on the answers, deliberately saying what he wanted to hear.

By normal logic, even Self‑Destruct would be fine.

After all, this is a Safe Zone, and Su Yang's Innate Talent cannot be freely used.

Yet she deliberately chose the most wrong method.

Truly …

…incomprehensible.

Lu Zhiwei carefully recalled Su Qi's expression and eyes during their dialogue, then said, "I actually think she doesn't look like she's lying."

"You can also Mind‑Read?" Su Yang raised an eyebrow.

"No, think about it—just as you said, she's already got no way to retreat; why would she say things that easily raise suspicion to someone as naturally suspicious as you?"

"I've done the reverse approach many times; often, by exploiting that mindset of the other side, it yields a different effect."

"Since you doubt her, why still have me rescue her?"

"Ji Huai needs an enemy strong enough to restrain him, and I also need this game to guarantee enough players."

Speaking of that, Su Yang set the mineral water bottle down and added, "Besides, I also want to see what exactly she's contesting with Ji Huai."

"They were clearly allies before; how could they suddenly go separate ways and then abruptly tear off the facade?"

"She comes from the Taboo; if she's truly a subordinate of the person I know, why would she 'defect'?"

"I just want to get the answer, that's all."

Lu Zhiwei, hearing in a haze, waved her hand and said, "Enough, enough, I won't help you think; you seem like a rebuttal‑type personality."

"Indeed," Su Yang nodded.

Lu Zhiwei:?

……

Two hours later, the Spaceship landed.

"Sss—"

The hatch opened.

The four disembarked and looked around, noticing containers everywhere.

At the same time, the ground beneath them was not land but a Jiaban!

Lu Zhiwei patted Su Yang's shoulder, pointed in a direction and exclaimed, "Look, look, it seems we're on a ship!"

Su Yang, taking the Flashlight, shone it around.

There was nothing.

Only endless ocean.

"Is this the Company?" Su Yang frowned.

"Exactly, the Company is just a ship on the boundless sea," Ji Huai nodded.

"Then who is our boss?" Lu Zhiwei asked curiously.

"There—"

Ji Huai pointed.

Both looked together and saw a shop‑like building lined up ahead.

Crimson light illuminated the doorway.

At the far left, there was also a…

Service Bell?

"Is the boss inside?" Su Yang's face showed a strange expression.

"Yes, just place the cargo on it and ring the Service Bell to summon the boss."

He will calculate the revenue, then make up the amount we owe, and distribute the remaining Star Coin.

The Total Contribution Ranking will also appear after the goods are delivered, Ji Huai explained.

There's no name on the goods; how does he know whether this item is one I picked up? Su Yang asked again.

I don't know; I only know it has a way. Ji Huai shook his head.

Su Yang looked at Su Qi with doubt, and the latter gave a barely perceptible nod.

Ji Huai suddenly turned, raised his hand, and added, "Reminder: the Company Boss doesn't recognize any kin; it will gather all items, including those at the window."

"Sometimes its behavior is rather violent, so…"

If you don't want to contribute star Coin KPI for the team, it's recommended to stand far after pressing the bell.

The four of them carried the goods out of the Cupboard and placed them at the window.

Su Yang's hard‑won Exhibition Area was cleared of almost half of its contents.

But at least the categories were sorted, so nothing was missed.

After all, every single item was obtained by him at the risk of his life.

"Then I should press it?" Lu Zhiwei asked, a little hesitant.

"Remember to stay away after pressing," Su Qi reminded.

Lu Zhiwei tapped with her hand, then quickly retreated.

"Ding—"

The crisp, bright sound came from Xu Yuan.

Lu Zhiwei's eyes widened, daring not to blink.

Worried about missing any detail.

At the same time, she also wanted to see what kind of Divine being the Company Boss truly was.

After waiting for a long time, there was still no movement.

"The boss fell asleep?" Lu Zhiwei asked, puzzled.

"Wait a bit longer," Su Yang said.

Just as the words left his mouth, the compartment behind the window opened, and several thick tentacles rushed in and swept all the goods away!

Lu Zhiwei:?!

Su Yang:!?

The two stared at each other, both shocked.

"The Company Boss is actually... an octopus?" Lu Zhiwei exclaimed.

"I never said the boss was human," Ji Huai shrugged.

Look at that posture...

Ji Huai wasn't being alarmist; if there really were people nearby, they might indeed be snatched away together!

Then the four gradually stacked all the goods back up.

When everything was cleared, the Total Contribution Ranking appeared immediately—

"Total Contribution Score Ranking:"

"1. Player Su Yang — 2876 Star Coin."

"2. Player Lu Zhiwei — 1888 Star Coin."

"3. Player Ji Huai — 1614 Star Coin."

"4. Player Su Qi — 1567 Star Coin."

"Congratulations to employee 'Su Yang' for obtaining Contribution Leaderboard First in the First Stage!"

"Please keep up the good work!"

When the broadcast ended, Su Yang stared at the empty window, his head full of question marks.

"That's it, it's over?"

"Clap clap clap!"

Ji Huai clapped repeatedly, laughing as he congratulated, "Congratulations, junior brother Su Yang on obtaining Hidden Achievement."

Su Yang furrowed his brow, "How did you know?"

"According to convention, if the Total Contribution Ranking appears without rewarding a specific item, then a Hidden Achievement has been unlocked."

"I'm right, aren't I, Ms. Su?" Ji Huai turned his head to look.

Su Yang turned back and saw Su Qi's ice‑mountain‑like face unexpectedly show a faint smile.

"Congratulations to you!"