Chapter 57: Another Generous Reward

The space hung with countless doors and clocks once again appeared before Wen Xishu’s eyes.

Wen Xishu shook his head to clear it; his vision gradually sharpened, and through the countless clocks and doors, he saw the Guide again.

"Oh, Wen Xishu, you really come here far too often, and every time, you manage to surprise me."

The three-headed Guide also saw Wen Xishu.

The red head and the white head both hung low, their eyes closed.

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

Because Wen Xishu had already chosen the black head. Unless there was a major event, these two heads, while visible, had no intention of communicating with Wen Xishu.

"We meet again, Mr. Guide." Wen Xishu waved his hand.

The black head smiled even more gloomily and eerily this time:

"Yes, we meet again. I was very much looking forward to this meeting. You did well, Wen Xishu. Let’s skip the small talk~ and start discussing your rewards for this time."

"Theoretically, your exploration rewards couldn't possibly be higher than last time; after all, that was the twenty-first floor. But who told you to complete a hidden task?"

"Upgrading the Slaughter Tower is no easy feat. This didn't just change the trajectory of fate, it also changed the layout of the Slaughter Tower."

"By the way, before you check your panel, would you like to take a look at this letter first?"

From the Guide’s hand, a letter emitting a faint blue light appeared.

Wen Xishu took the letter, opened it, and found the content to be very, very short.

[After she is beyond recognition, you can use this letter to find her and identify her. The stationery will increase the probability of your meeting.]

That was the only sentence in the letter.

After a moment of thought, Wen Xishu roughly guessed that he had anchored Tang Rui’s new trajectory.

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

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

This was perhaps the price of the upgrade.

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

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

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

Jack has Jennifer, and Jennifer has Jack. But Tang Rui, it seems, only has Wen Xishu.

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

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

After experiencing three despairs, 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 upgrade into?"

The Guide’s black head shook:

"I cannot say, but one thing is certain: she is no longer on the sixth floor. To be able to upgrade, there is usually a significant jump in levels, which is what we call an upgrade."

Wen Xishu nodded and didn't ask further. His attention fell elsewhere.

It was a rectangular block of light hidden inside 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-Sense Linkage.]

[Item Description: An eerie sequence rune used to enhance sequences. This rune can only be inlaid into a very small number of mental-type eerie sequence runes. Once inlaid, the rune cannot be removed.]

[Item Effect: Different sequences will have different effects when paired with this rune. Please check the specific effects after inlaying it into a sequence.]

[Note: Crush the rune to inlay it. When multiple sequences exist, there will be a selection prompt.]

Wen Xishu began to check his attributes and summoned that magical mirror. The full-length mirror instantly appeared before him, and his panel attributes were displayed on the surface.

[Codename: Wen Xishu.]

[Slaughter Tower Level: 1. Slaughter Value Limit: 100.]

[Eerie Tower Level: 9. Magic Resistance: 15 points.]

[Desire Tower Level: 9. Luck Value: 15 points.]

[Three-Tower Inventory: Four slots.]

[Sequence Slot Count: 1. Owned Sequence: Eerie 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 materialize at certain moments; this effect is considered a summoning effect.

Effect 2: When the target’s emotional value reaches a certain level, your inner thoughts will appear in the form of a barrage, which only you can observe.

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

Effect 4: You can manipulate the materialized barrage. But this requires you to have sufficient Tower Power.

These were the original attributes of Eerie Sequence 37 · Mental Barrage.

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

These specks danced around Wen Xishu, then all converged together like a straight arrow of light, shooting into Wen Xishu’s forehead.

A fifth effect appeared in the attribute mirror.

Effect 5: When the other party’s emotions reach their peak 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 all about.

This was a rather heaven-defying attribute.

Simply put, if someone experienced extreme anger, he could use the barrage to obtain that person’s memories of similar emotions.

Although he no longer had the Truth-Telling Wine Glass, with this entry, he could potentially analyze others in the Desire Tower by inciting their emotions.

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

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

The Guide nodded:

"That’s right. Don't look down on some sequences just because they are weak; if the runes are chosen well, the combinations are 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-Sense Linkage' effect."

"I must tell you that the task target you encountered this time has a high affinity with you; you are very compatible. 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... awkward situations might occur."

"Every boss drops different products. If the rune you dropped were given to someone else to use, they might not be able to use it at all, making it a useless piece of junk."

Wen Xishu understood:

"I see, which means exclusive runes can only match a small number of sequences."

"Exactly. The rune you obtained this time happens to match your sequence, and even... the combined effect is quite perverse. You are very lucky. Or rather, it is your good fortune to have encountered that task 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?"

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

Wen Xishu complained internally.

However, he wasn't 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 Eerie Tower, Slaughter Tower, and Desire Tower had changed so drastically that one could almost say a parrot had turned into a vulture.

The Three-Tower Guide said:

"However, this time, because the level is too low, the rewards are constrained, and 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 quiet 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 be forcibly occupied."

The Guide shook his 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, shaking it slightly to indicate a negative:

"No, no, no, this time it's different. No one will be willing to go near the Capsized Boat Cabin, and experiencing the Capsized Boat Cabin requires a fee; it is an entertainment facility. It will bring quite a bit of income to its owner."

"Income beyond imagination."

Wen Xishu suddenly felt these words were quite niche. No one would be willing to go near it, yet it charges a fee, and it brings in income beyond imagination.

Putting these words together made Wen Xishu a bit unable to comprehend.

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

Wen Xishu did not hesitate and chose the second level. It would be close to the Level 6 Hospital, inside the bunker, no more than a hundred meters or so from the Level 6 Hospital.

The Guide cackled:

"Hahahaha, cackle cackle, too interesting. When you come next time, you must tell me about the joy this cabin brings."

Wen Xishu was somewhat puzzled; the Guide's reaction seemed even greater than when he brought back the Level 6 Hospital last time.

"What is the effect of this thing? What does 'Capsized Boat Cabin' mean?"

"Literal meaning: a cabin that makes friendships capsize. Trust me, its business will be booming."

No one is willing to go near it, yet business will be booming—Wen Xishu became interested as well.

The rewards for this exploration were quite generous; although it was the sixth level, the hidden rewards included runes, and the standard rewards included Level 6 supplies and facilities.

It was enough to sustain the entire bunker level for a while. Wen Xishu could foresee that his reputation would be boosted once again.

Influence is something that doesn't count for much to the high-level figures 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 Ghost Tower has already been verified.

At the same time, Zheng Zai will likely be investigated. But he had not shown any secrets related to Wen Zhaohua in front of Zheng Zai. Plus, Zheng Zai himself is a tough nut to crack.

Wen Xishu was not too worried about Zheng Zai; he now had another question to ask:

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

The Black Ghost Head was startled:

"You... actually encountered the Ghost 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 is the situation?"

The three heads answered together:

"You have been targeted."

"Who targeted me?" Wen Xishu asked.

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

"Hard to say."

"Saying is hard."

"Not saying is good."

Wen Xishu's blood pressure rose.

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

The other two heads quickly performed a tactical sleep, and only the Black Ghost Head said:

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

The Black Ghost Head waved its hand and issued an order to leave.

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

Three Towers Academy. Campus area, student cafeteria.

"I heard a new Level 6 facility appeared on the second level, it's an entertainment facility!"

"Oh oh, we bottom-dwellers have a Level 6 entertainment facility now too?"

"The Capsized Boat Cabin? Are they talking about the Capsized Boat Cabin! I just got a call, I don't know the effect yet, but Level 6 facilities all have magical functions."

"Should we go experience it since we don't have class this afternoon?"

"By the way, who brought the Level 6 facility?"

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

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

"Unbelievable, unbelievable, has the bunker really produced a genius? Is it the Ghost Tower again?"

There was almost only one topic in the cafeteria, and that was that Wen Xishu had brought back another Level 6 facility.

Yue Yun, 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 with Albert; neither the Anquan Bureau nor the government offices came to disturb Wen Xishu.

This made Wen Xishu feel it was quite good. 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 cafeteria were discussing Wen Xishu, which made Wen Xishu feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Yue Yun clenched his fists secretly:

"We just finished the first class... yet he has already finished climbing a tower. How am I supposed to catch up to such a genius?"

Nisen also shook his head:

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

The beatboxing he produced caused saliva to spray into Yue Yun's food. However, Yue Yun actually didn't find it as disgusting anymore.

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

Yue Yun seemed to have suddenly thought of something:

"Wen Xun, what happened when you suddenly left? Can you talk about your special course? As soon as you came back... Wen Xishu brought back a Level 6 facility again? Are you two in contact?"

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

(End of chapter)