Chapter 936: The Glory of a Worker (1/2, Requesting Monthly Votes)

Jing Yan had already recovered and hurriedly said, "I've found a pattern! Just now, in the district around Yuansuan Tea House, I was able to send a message to Chen Qing again. Though it lasted only a fleeting instant, my friend list did light up—and earlier, Chen Qing had sent me a message too, so I have a bold hypothesis."

Fang Yue asked curiously, "What hypothesis?"

"I think Chen Qing has been possessed! The possession controls his body, making it move at high speed in a regular pattern. This movement is almost certainly still within Jingcheng's boundaries—for some reason, this entity can't leave the city and is trapped here."

"Given that I saw Chen Qing's avatar light up twice near You Mansion's area, this phenomenon will surely happen a third and fourth time! All we need to do is wait like a farmer by a stump, catch that brief moment, contact him, and rescue him!"

By the end, Jing Yan's face was grim, his fists clenched tight.

Previously, he had gone out with Fang Yue to search, but found nothing and returned empty-handed. After Fang Yue left, he secretly went out again—without a horse, he could observe details more carefully.

When he reached the district around Yuansuan Tea House, he immediately noticed Chen Qing's avatar lighting up while staring at his friend list.

Though it lasted only a moment, it filled him with excitement.

In that instant, he thought of many things and, with the speed of a man single for over twenty years, sent a message instantly—then saw the avatar dim again.

Even so, Jing Yan had deduced something from this phenomenon.

"Possession… then his situation is extremely dangerous!"

Fang Yue's expression darkened slightly.

In most cases, possession makes recovery impossible.

But if a highly skilled physician is present, there's still a slim chance.

And luckily, Jingcheng has exactly such a top-tier physician—Master Qiankun! With his skill alone, he rivals all Seven Great Medical Halls! His medical ability is unquestionably the pinnacle of Qing Guo.

Since all conditions are met, what remains is to capture the possessed Chen Qing and deliver him to Master Qiankun for treatment.

Though Fang Yue had never met Master Qiankun, he'd heard You Mansion had some connection with him—if You Sisi could help, perhaps she could persuade him?

Regardless, rescuing him first is what matters.

"Ultimately, this is all your speculation—how confident are you? Jingcheng is in chaos now; the outside is dangerous. Staying inside You Mansion is fine, but going to Yuansuan Tea House as you suggest? That's risky." Wei Ba frowned, speaking calmly.

Jing Yan shook his head.

"Right now, everything is still just my speculation—I have no way to prove it. But even if I'm wrong, I don't think I'm far off."

As Jing Yan spoke, his gaze fell on… Fang Yue.

He knew the outside wasn't safe—but he truly couldn't bear the thought of Chen Qing dying.

As for Wei Ba, Jing Yan wasn't close to her; they only communicated because of Fang Yue's connection. Their relationship wasn't deep, and he had no right to ask her to risk herself for him or Chen Qing.

Of course, if Tian Dan Zhi Yuan Wu were standing here now, things would be different—he was close to Tian Dan Zhi Yuan Wu.

"Ye Ge, the outside is unknown. To wait outside like a headless fly for a baseless speculation wastes time and invites danger. If you insist, I suggest You Mansion's Qing Guards patrol the area instead of you going yourself."

Wei Ba spoke slowly; when not involved in certain matters, her judgment displayed a calmness far beyond her years.

But humans are not purely rational beings.

"No—player-to-player contact in the game only works between added friends. Others can only detect nearby possessions, not confirm if it's Chen Qing! This task must be done by us!"

Jing Yan's eyes reddened, fists clenched, staring at Fang Yue.

"Ye Ge… lend me your strength! Let's rescue Chen Qing together!"

Fang Yue smiled.

"Do I even need to say it? Let's go—you lead."

Jing Yan's heart surged with excitement; he clenched his fist and nodded firmly.

Jing Yan led the way, Fang Yue following behind.

Watching their retreating backs, Wei Ba pressed her lips together. Rationally, she believed this was wasting time, chasing a phantom hope.

But if Fang Yue left You Mansion, she felt uncomfortable staying behind—better to go with them.

Yet when the three reached You Mansion's gate, they saw three people arguing with the guards.

Fang Yue had barely glanced at them, paying no mind.

But the man at the gate suddenly turned toward Fang Yue, excited like a plucked rooster about to crow, blurting out:

"Ye Ge!!"

Fang Yue:???

Who the hell are you?

Fang Yue turned back to look—the man had an ordinary, unremarkable face, wore blazing red clothing, and held a square, fire-patterned crimson box.

"It's someone from Liehuo Sect!" Wei Ba's face darkened.

"At a time like this?"

Jing Yan's expression turned grim. They were going to rescue someone—and now Liehuo Sect shows up at You Mansion? Likely trouble. Who knows what's coming?

He disliked variables—especially this kind.

As the three pondered, the man waved his arms wildly, shouting: "Ye Ge! I'm Niu Niu! Niu Niu! A Ba A Ba's Niu Niu!!"

Niu Niu?!

Fang Yue froze.

He vaguely remembered Wei Ba mentioning that Liehuo Sect had recently produced a disciple named Niu Niu—somewhat well-known.

But he'd never connected it to the refugee Niu Niu.

After all, during their last conversation, Niu Niu had nearly quit the game.

Yet here he stood at You Mansion's gate—re-entered the game, and actually became a Liehuo Sect disciple!

Meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land—even Fang Yue couldn't help but feel stirred.

"Niu Niu, is it really you? When did you re-enter the game? Don't you know how dangerous this game has become now…?"

Fang Yue fired off a barrage of questions; Niu Niu answered each one.

It turned out Niu Niu was a man with ambition. Even after learning how dangerous the game was, he still plunged in—wealth and glory lie in danger! This slacker wanted to rise above others!

The chance was right before him—he had to consider whether this was his one and only opportunity to turn his life around.

To restore the glory of the laborer, we cannot shirk our duty!!

(End of Chapter)