Chapter 57: Another Rich Reward

The space where countless doors and clocks hung again entered Wen Xishu's eyes.

Wen Xishu shook his head to wake himself up. His vision gradually cleared, and through countless clocks and doors, he saw the guide again.

"Oh, Wen Xishu, you come too diligently, and every time you surprise me."

The three-headed guide also saw Wen Xishu.

The red head and the white head were both drooping, eyes closed.

Although Wen Xishu changed the fate trajectory of Slaughter Tower Tang Rui, although Wen Xishu completed the hidden task of the Tower of Desire, both the red head and the white head chose to be silent.

Because Wen Xishu had already chosen the black head. Unless there is a major event, these two heads, although they can be seen, do not intend to communicate with Wen Xishu.

"See you again, Mr. Guide." Wen Xishu waved his hand.

The black head laughed even more gloomily and strangely this time:

"Yes, see you again. I am very much looking forward to this meeting. Wen Xishu, you did a good job. Let's not talk nonsense~ Let's talk about your reward this time."

"In theory, your exploration reward cannot be higher than last time, after all, that was the twenty-first floor. But who told you to complete the hidden task?"

"Slaughter Tower ascension is not easy. This not only changed the fate trajectory, but also changed the layout of the Slaughter Tower."

"By the way, before you check your panel, do you want to see this letter first?"

In the guide's hand, he took out a letter exuding a faint blue light.

Wen Xishu took the letter and found that the content of the letter was very short.

【When she is unrecognizable, you can find her and recognize her through this letter. The letter will increase the probability of your meeting.】 【

The letter contained only this one sentence.

After thinking it over slightly, Wen Xishu roughly guessed that he had anchored a new trajectory for Tang Rui.

He had thus become an important figure capable of influencing Tang Rui.

And one day in the future, Tang Rui would turn into a monster, unrecognizable, hideous, and terrifying. He would very likely not recognize that it was Tang Rui.

This was perhaps the price of ascension.

But with this letter, the probability of him encountering Tang Rui when he went to the Slaughter Tower would increase. And the letter would have a certain resonance with Tang Rui.

"This thing can be considered a type of item; it will occupy one of your item slots. You can choose to equip it when you ascend the tower."

"This will increase the possibility of you encountering her. Only when the person associated with the letter desires to reunite with you extremely intensely will you have a certain chance of obtaining such a letter."

Jack had Jennifer, and Jennifer had Jack. But Tang Rui, it seemed, only had Wen Xishu.

In the Slaughter Tower world, Tang Rui had not turned into a monster that only knew how to kill. She had actually retained her humanity.

Her life was no longer about completely losing her humanity after experiencing despair four times.

After experiencing despair three times, she had indeed met someone who truly helped her.

That person was Wen Xishu.

Wen Xishu felt a bit moved:

"It seems her sixth sense is quite accurate. With this thing, perhaps we really will meet again."

"By the way, can you tell me what kind of existence she will ascend into?"

The Guide's black head shook:

"I cannot disclose that, but what is certain is that she is no longer on the sixth floor. To be able to ascend, there usually needs to be a relatively high-level jump to be called ascension."

Wen Xishu nodded and did not ask further. His attention fell elsewhere.

It was a rectangular block of light hidden in the letter.

It was called a block of light because it really was just a mass of light, without any weight. When Wen Xishu touched it, he immediately saw some information notes.

"This is good stuff. You can understand it as your sequence becoming stronger," the Guide said.

Wen Xishu had already seen it.

【Item Name: Rune · Hundred-Emotion Linkage.】

【Item Description: Strange Sequence Rune, used to enhance sequences. This rune can only be embedded into a very small number of mental-type Strange Sequence Runes. Once embedded, the rune cannot be removed.】

【Item Effect: Different sequences will have different effects when paired with this rune; please check the specific effects after embedding it into a sequence.】

【Note: Crush the rune to embed it. When multiple sequences exist, there will be a selection prompt.】

Wen Xishu began to check his attributes and summoned that magical mirror. The life-sized mirror instantly appeared in front of him, and his panel attributes appeared on the mirror's surface.

【Codename: Wen Xishu.】

【Slaughter Tower Level: 1. Slaughter Value Cap: 100.】

【Mysterious Tower Level: 9. Magic Resistance: 15 points.】

【Desire Tower Level: 9. Luck Value: 15 points.】

【Three Towers Item Slots: Four slots.】

【Sequence Slot Count: 1. Owned Sequence: Strange Sequence 37 · Mental Barrage. This sequence cannot be traded.】

The last line was an introduction to the sequence, which was the sequence's ability entry.

Effect 1: Your inner thoughts will manifest at certain moments; this effect is considered a summoning effect.

Effect 2: When the observed target's emotional value reaches a certain level, your inner thoughts will appear in the form of a barrage; this barrage can only be observed by you.

Effect 3: When your emotions reach their extreme, they will also appear in the eyes of a specific target in the form of a barrage.

Effect 4: You can control the manifested barrage. But this requires you to have sufficient Tower Power value.

This was the original attribute of Strange Sequence 37 · Mental Barrage.

While looking at the mirror, Wen Xishu used his hand to crush the rune light mass. The originally rectangular block of light shattered into countless fluorescent lights.

These fluorescent lights danced around Wen Xishu, then all converged together, like a straight arrow of light, shooting toward Wen Xishu's forehead.

A fifth effect appeared in the attribute mirror.

Effect 5: When the other party's emotions reach their extreme and a mental barrage appears, you can consume a certain amount of stamina to resonate mentally with the other party and obtain additional memories of the same emotional attribute.

Looking at the fifth effect that suddenly appeared in the mirror, Wen Xishu understood what the rune was about.

This was still a quite heaven-defying attribute.

Simply put, if someone experienced extreme anger, he could obtain the memories of that human when they had similar emotions through the barrage.

Although he no longer had the Truth-Telling Wine Glass, with this entry, he could potentially analyze the other party in the future by stirring up their emotions in the Desire Tower.

Tang Rui had sent a great gift. Although it couldn't compare to a sequence, it had amplified his sequence.

"This is similar to how sequences can be enhanced and expanded," Wen Xishu said.

The Guide nodded:

"That's right. Don't look at some sequences as weak; as long as the rune is chosen well, the combination is not to be underestimated."

"Most rune effects are to increase damage, reduce mana consumption, or reduce cooldown time. These are called general runes."

"Some sequences are not unique, and it is possible to encounter people holding the same sequence. But runes will make the performance of two people with the same sequence worlds apart."

"The rune you obtained is even more extraordinary. This is an exclusive rune with sequence effects, allowing your Mental Barrage to have a 'Hundred-Emotion Linkage' effect."

"I must tell you that the mission target you encountered this time has a very high compatibility with you. You are very well-matched. Exclusive runes actually have a drawback."

Wen Xishu asked:

"What drawback?"

The Guide said:

"It's not exactly a drawback; it should be said that... there might be awkward situations."

"Every boss drops different products. If the rune you dropped is taken for someone else to use, they might not be able to use it, which is equivalent to useless waste."

Wen Xishu understood:

"I see. In other words, exclusive runes can only match a small number of sequences."

"That's right. The rune you obtained this time happens to match your sequence, and even... the combination effect is quite perverted. You are very lucky. Or rather, it is your luck that you were able to encounter that mission target."

The Guide's black head revealed a mysterious smile again:

"But this is not your biggest gain this time. I think we should talk about your other rewards."

Wen Xishu asked:

"What was my completion level?"

The black head laughed:

"Level six. Otherwise, why do you think I would show such a cute and charming smile?"

You with your black face and hairless, round head... any expression you show has nothing to do with being cute or charming.

Wen Xishu complained internally.

However, he was not as surprised as last time. A level-six completion was a small surprise, but not unexpected, because he knew he had changed the content of the three towers.

The Mysterious Tower, Slaughter Tower, and Desire Tower had changed tremendously; one could simply say it was like a parrot turning into a vulture.

The Three Towers Guide said:

"However, this time, because the level is too low, the rewards are balanced. You cannot actively choose the level-six facility you want to obtain."

"That is the bad news."

Wen Xishu asked:

"Then what is the good news?"

The Guide grinned:

"The good news is that this level-six facility is very interesting. It can bring you a considerable income and bring some joy to the calm bunker."

Wen Xishu shrugged:

"That doesn't count as good news. Although the level-six facility belongs to me, given my current situation, my things could still potentially be forcibly occupied."

The Guide shook its head, accidentally bumping into the other two heads. The red head opened its eyes and glared fiercely at the black head.

The black head then extended a finger and shook it slightly to indicate denial:

"No, no, no. This time is different. No one will want to go near the Shipwreck Cabin, and experiencing the Shipwreck Cabin requires a fee. This is an entertainment facility. It will bring quite a lot of income to its owner."

"An income beyond imagination."

Wen Xishu suddenly felt that this text was very niche. No one would want to go near it, yet it charged a fee and brought an income beyond imagination.

With these words combined, Wen Xishu couldn't quite understand it.

"Hehehe, just like last time, you can choose its level and location."

Wen Xishu did not hesitate and chose the second floor. It would be close to the level-six hospital, in the bunker, no more than a hundred meters or so from the sixth-level hospital.

The Guide laughed with a cackle:

"Hahahaha, cackle cackle, too interesting. Next time you come, please be sure to tell me about the joy this house brings."

Wen Xishu was a bit puzzled. The Guide's reaction seemed even greater than when it brought the level-six hospital last time.

"What effect does this thing have? What does 'Shipwreck Cabin' mean?"

"Literal meaning: a cabin that makes friendships shipwreck. Believe me, its business will be very booming."

No one wanted to go near it, but the business would be very booming; Wen Xishu also became interested.

This exploration reward was quite generous. Although it was the sixth floor, the hidden rewards included a rune, and the regular rewards included level-six supplies and facilities.

It was enough for an entire bunker level to consume for a while. Wen Xishu could foresee that his fame would be boosted once again.

Influence is something that doesn't count for much to the upper levels who hold real power.

But for people like Albert who need to verify their qualifications, it is very important.

It seems his ability in exploring the Mysterious Tower had already been verified.

At the same time, Zheng Zai would very likely be investigated. But he hadn't shown any secrets related to Wen Zhaohua in front of Zheng Zai. Plus, Zheng Zai himself was a tough nut to crack.

Wen Xishu wasn't too worried about Zheng Zai; he now had another question to ask:

"What is the situation with the Mysterious Gemini and Mysterious Virgo?"

The black Mysterious head was startled:

"You... actually encountered the Mysterious Virgo!"

It stared straight at Wen Xishu. At this moment, even the red Slaughter head and the white Desire head raised their heads.

But the three heads did not speak.

Wen Xishu said:

"What's the situation?"

The three heads answered together:

"You are being watched."

"Who is watching me?" Wen Xishu asked.

The three heads shook together, then collided with each other.

"Hard to say."

"Say hard."

"Not say good."

Wen Xishu's blood pressure rose.

"I suddenly really want to give you a beating, the kind that beats out a mental barrage."

The other two heads quickly performed a tactical pretend-sleep, and only the black Mysterious head said:

"Goodbye, Wen Xishu. Looking forward to you being able to head to a higher level next time, hehehe."

The black Mysterious head waved its hand and issued an order to leave.

With this, Wen Xishu successfully completed his second Mysterious Tower exploration and returned to the bunker.

Three Towers Academy. Campus area, student cafeteria.

"I heard a new level-six facility appeared on the second floor again. It's an entertainment facility!"

"Oh oh, so we lower-level people have a level-six entertainment facility now too?"

"Shipwreck Cabin? Are they talking about the Shipwreck Cabin! I just received a call. I don't know the effect yet, but level-six facilities all have magical functions."

"Should we take advantage of having no class in the afternoon to go experience it?"

"By the way, who brought the level-six facility?"

"Wen Xishu! It's Wen Xishu again!"

"Damn, it's him again! How many days has it been? He brought back another one?"

"Amazing, amazing. Did the bunker really produce a genius? Is it the Mysterious Tower again?"

There was almost only one topic in the cafeteria, and that was that Wen Xishu had brought back another level-six facility.

Wang Yueyun, Nisen, and Wen Xishu were all in the cafeteria.

Yes, Wen Xishu had already returned; he returned yesterday.

This time, he did not undergo any interrogation.

After returning to the bunker from the Three Towers, Wen Xishu only met Albert. Whether it was the Anquan Bureau or the Government Bureau, no one came to disturb Wen Xishu.

This made Wen Xishu feel it was not bad. It could be said that his situation after the second exploration of the Three Towers was better than the first.

At this very moment, countless teachers and students in the entire cafeteria were discussing Wen Xishu, which made Wen Xishu feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Wang Yueyun clenched his fists secretly:

"We just finished our first class... yet he has already climbed the tower once. Such a genius, how exactly am I supposed to catch up?"

Nisen also shook his head:

"Yo~yo~, little Yun little Yun, don't be jealous. That's the genius Wen Xishu. His hospital has saved countless people, and now he's brought back the Shipwreck Cabin. There's simply no way to surpass him~"

The bbox sound he made caused saliva to spray into Wang Yueyun's food. However, Wang Yueyun was surprisingly not that disgusted anymore.

The King of Pretending had gradually accepted this black-skinned friend.

Wang Yueyun seemed to have suddenly thought of something:

"Wen Xun, what's going on with you suddenly leaving? Can you tell us about your special course? As soon as you returned... Wen Xishu brought back a level-six facility again? Do you two have a connection?"

(If nothing goes wrong, it will be on the shelves on the 1st.)

(End of chapter)