Chapter 579
Machine Trial! Lying as a Bargaining Chip!
Chapter 579 The Trial of a Thousand Machines! A Leverage of Lies!
Halftime break is fleeting.
Before long, the announcement that the second half of the auction was about to begin appeared on the light screen above the heads of the little penguins inside Wanbaolou.
Seeing that most of the people in the exhibition hall got up and rushed to the venue, Wu Wang also got up and followed them into the crowd.
I also secretly sent a private message to the Xie Zhi.
He gestured for the other person to stay and talk to him alone.
Although the Xie Zhi was somewhat puzzled by this, it still chose to respect it.
Since Yan Shuangying insisted on talking to me at this time, he must have his reasons.
So he made up a reason and let the other families go in first.
I appeared to have walked into another exhibition hall, but returned after everyone in this hall had left.
When the Xie Zhi returned to the exhibition hall, it was astonishing to find Wu Wang already sitting in a chair.
He raised an eyebrow and said, "Brother Yan, is there something you need?"
Wu Wang didn't waste any time; he simply told him that his second sister would be joining the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs nine days later.
And this time, Wu Wang did not hide his second sister's identity.
"Higanbana is my sister. I hope you can help her hone her ability to fight against other players. Of course, it's not just about physical strength. If there are any actions targeting blacklisted players, try to get her involved so she can come into contact with the malice in human society and learn to protect herself."
"Don't worry, she has a strong mental fortitude. There's no need to worry about her being broken down by those blacklisted players."
Seeing this usually carefree guy so unusually serious as to explain things to him.
It was almost like someone giving their last words before going into battle.
The Xie Zhi also sensed something was amiss.
He asked tentatively, "Brother Yan, what happened to you?"
"If there's anything I can do to help you, please let me know."
"If all else fails, we can talk to Director Qinglong."
Wu Wang lowered his head and smiled without saying a word.
He had already sent a private message to Qinglong.
As always, the other party did not reply.
Wu Wang believed that he must also know the difficulty of the current situation, and if there were a way to break the deadlock, Qinglong would have already carried it out.
But what way is there to break this deadlock at this critical juncture?
As the saying goes, you can run away from the monk but you can't hide from the temple.
The real world is like a helpless hostage tied to the spot, unable to move.
No matter how powerful Qinglong is, he is still human after all, and he cannot take the whole world with him and escape.
His current situation outside the world's barriers and in the midst of chaos remains unknown.
But it seems that the one under the most pressure among humans is actually the Azure Dragon himself.
After all, he was facing a real attack from the Venerable One.
As for now...
Wu Wang did not intend to explain the actual situation to Xie Zhi.
Because it is not necessary.
Even if the Xie Zhi knew what was about to happen, it couldn't change anything since it had just awakened its talent, which only added to its anxiety.
Anyway, once I reveal my "immortality" and wander through the dungeon world, if the Venerables really follow me, nothing will happen in the real world.
Therefore, Wu Wang simply said in the end:
Nothing happened.
"I just need to be away for a relatively long period of time."
"Don't worry, I'll be back."
After saying that, Wu Wang took out the invitation to the Wanbao Auction and flicked it lightly.
His figure gradually disappeared into the exhibition hall.
Wu Wang left Wanbaolou and returned to the real world.
The second half of the auction was meaningless to him.
Instead of wasting time here, go back to the real world and do what you should be doing.
Oink, who also needs to conceal his presence in front of the Venerable One, will stay with the Blackheart Penguin temporarily until he returns.
At that time, Oink will need to use the special nature of the [Bond] function to pull himself back from the real world to Wanbaolou.
Watching Wu Wang's figure completely disappear.
The Xie Zhi looked slightly disappointed.
He had a vague feeling that Yan Shuangying was carrying something unimaginable on her shoulders.
After this parting, we may never see each other again.
"Don't worry, Brother Yan, I will protect the Red Spider Lily with my life until you come back."
Even if the Xie Zhi didn't know what had happened to make Yan Shuangying go this far.
But since the other shore flower is his relative and has chosen to entrust it to him.
The Xie Zhi will also do everything in its power to protect it.
This is also why Wu Wang trusted him.
brush--
A faint light flashed.
Wu Wang's figure also appeared in the cabin in the woods where Wan Shi Tong had been before.
He glanced around at the various defensive traps that had already been activated.
These things are for defense against external threats, not internal ones.
In other words, you can leave on your own, but once you leave, you cannot return.
Otherwise, the defense mechanism will be triggered.
It seems that the know-it-all had already planned that he would not attend the entire auction.
Wu Wang smiled and his figure disappeared from the spot, teleporting away into the distance.
It's almost lunchtime now.
Not long after, Wu Wang returned from the mountains and forests to the interior of Yunzhou City, where Wu Xiaoyou and the others had settled down and rested.
After all, he can now be considered extremely wealthy in some respects.
The hotel where we rested last night was certainly not just any random place; it was the most luxurious high-end resort hotel in Yunzhou City.
It even includes a complete, separate kitchen space and a small wine cellar.
But as soon as I stepped into the suite's living room...
He saw thick smoke billowing from the ceiling, obscuring the originally luxurious furnishings with a layer of mist.
Sisters Lilith and Mary were sitting on the sofa watching TV, occasionally laughing at the abstract plots of some of the shows, seemingly oblivious to the billowing smoke.
Wu Wang was taken aback and asked, "Where did all this smoke come from? Where is Second Sister?"
Mary looked up at a room behind her that was continuously emitting thick smoke.
He began by saying, "The Second Miss is teaching Xiao Qiu how to cook in the kitchen."
Lilith then pointed to the smoke alarm above her head.
The explanation added, "To prevent this thing from splashing water and disturbing the Second Miss's elegance, we thoughtfully shielded it from view."
Wu Wang immediately felt his eyebrows twitch wildly.
Second sister...teaching Xiaoqiu...to cook?
Is this even human writing?
Holy crap! No wonder there was so much smoke and no alarm! Apparently, the arsonist hired two accomplices before committing the crime!
boom!boom!
At that moment, two muffled sounds came from the kitchen.
Wu Wang flashed into a paradise on earth (hell) as if he had just emerged from the fog.
However, the mist in this fairyland was rather dark and quite pungent.
He saw a golden light flashing in his second sister's hand, and his expression turned slightly grim. The cow-patterned cat stood up in terror, its legs taut against the wall behind it.
It was breathing air towards the stove while its fur was standing on end.
On it were two frying pans that had been blown open.
A golden barrier firmly encased the frying pan, preventing the indescribable contents inside from splattering all over the room.
To be fair, at least Wu Xiaoyou, who now possesses power, won't hurt herself anymore.
"Um, Xiaoqiu, believe me, this was just an accident. We'll definitely be able to cook a delicious meal for our brother before he comes back. Let's do it again," Wu Xiaoyou explained stubbornly, her forehead dripping with cold sweat.
"Meow~ (But master, you've already blown up four pots, and we're almost out of pots in the kitchen, meow)"
Upon hearing this, Wu Wang, hidden in the thick smoke, couldn't help but burst out laughing.
This also made Wu Xiaoyou and the cow cat aware of his presence.
"Brother! You're back?"
The second sister was initially pleased, but then her expression turned slightly awkward as she looked at the stove.
He immediately reached out and grabbed the black and white cat by the scruff of its neck, lifting it up.
Slightly lacking confidence, she shifted the blame, saying, "Uh... it's all Xiao Qiu's fault! He didn't follow my steps at all, which is why it turned out like this. Cats really aren't suited for cooking, right? Sigh, I knew he wasn't that smart."
Cow Cat Xiaoqiu: "Meow?!!"
People should be reasonable!
I may not be human, but you really are a dog!
It was clearly because we followed your instructions precisely step by step that things went wrong!
What can I do if I'm a cat?
This false accusation made the cow-and-cow cat so anxious that it danced around trying to explain.
But Wu Xiaoyou immediately covered his mouth.
In response, Wu Wang leaned closer to the tearful cow-and-cow cat and teased, "Is this the first time you've heard about her kitchen explosion capabilities? Have you forgotten all the times she used to blow things up at home?"
These words sent a chill down the spine of the black and white cat.
It seems there really was such a thing...
Holy crap! How could I forget about this before coming in?!
He kicked twice with his hind legs to break free from Wu Xiaoyou's grasp, and in a flash ran out of the kitchen and rushed to the sofa between Lilith and Mary, curling up as if afraid that if he stayed in the kitchen any longer, he would be blown to bits.
"That damn cat, I'll catch him and teach him a lesson."
Wu Xiaoyou started to walk out as she spoke.
Just then, Wu Wang pointed to the two good pots that were left in the cupboard.
She said calmly, "Second sister, let me teach you how to cook."
"From now on, we can't blow up the kitchen every time."
Upon hearing this, Wu Xiaoyou froze on the spot.
Yes... Once the homelessness plan is fully underway, I will never be able to eat my brother's cooking again.
Thinking about this, her mood became slightly depressed again.
But he could only manage a forced smile and say, "Yes, no problem."
Da da da—
The sound of chopping vegetables echoed through the kitchen once again.
The sound of Wu Wang and Wu Xiaoyou talking could be heard from time to time.
However, most of the conversation made Lilith and Mary, who were sitting in the living room, twitch at the corners of their mouths.
I couldn't help but turn the TV volume down.
I listened intently to the conversation taking place in the kitchen.
“When you went to the dentist before, the doctor asked you why your teeth were so worn out at such a young age. You replied that you had been gritting your teeth and enduring it all these years. After the dentist finished the consultation, he even suggested that your parents take you to see a neurologist.”
"And then there was the time you got into a fight at school and got beaten up so badly you had two black eyes. I went to the administration office to pick you up without telling my parents, and you were still stubbornly insisting that it wasn't a fight, but that you were getting someone else's eyes done. When the teacher asked you why you didn't get them done for yourself, you said you already had two eyes, one was a simpleton and the other was a petty person. The teacher got so angry that she scolded me too."
"When I saw the psychologist, he asked me what I thought the essence of a person was. I said I was a refrigerator because it's bright when I open my eyes and dark when I close them. After the psychologist examined me, he said that this was not an illness, but just being a masochist."
"Speaking of which, do you remember that girl in the neighborhood who was about your age and liked you a lot? She even hinted that you should send her flowers for Valentine's Day. But you said, 'It's just flowers. Graves will grow back after everyone dies. Are you in such a hurry to receive flowers because you want to die?' That made the girl so angry that she never showed up again."
"Sigh, speaking of which, it's not just me who cares about when you'll be able to date. Before, when your parents asked you if you had a boyfriend in school and how he was doing, you would always say things like, 'He's great, he's good to dogs, he's nice to cats, and he's kind and loves all kinds of animals.' That made them think that with that mouth of yours, you'd never be able to date in your life."
"..."
The second sister recalled one by one the events of Wu's demise.
The kitchen was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.
It felt like I had returned to those carefree days.
The two people and one cat outside couldn't hold back any longer.
The things that Mr. [Name] did in the past were far more exciting than any TV drama.
How did this guy grow so big?!
The conversation, filled with reminiscences, gradually drew to a close.
Wu Xiaoyou also came out of the kitchen carrying plates of dishes.
This was the first time she had successfully made something edible.
A proud expression couldn't be hidden on his face.
Everyone sat around the dining table in a cheerful atmosphere, completely free of the previous oppression and loneliness.
During the meal, Wu Wang also mentioned that he was going to enter a special instance later to retrieve an item.
The second sister immediately understood that this was something her younger brother needed to carry out his plan.
She never interfered with her younger brother's decisions.
After finishing the meal, he simply said, "Come back soon, so we can have a few more days of fun."
Wu Wang replied with a smile, "Of course."
After saying that, he took the Key of the Void out of his backpack.
According to the item descriptions and usage methods seen through the [Vision of Truth].
Insert the cold-feeling bronze key into the door of a bedroom in the suite.
Strangely, the bronze key fit perfectly, like a master key that could be inserted into any keyhole.
Click—
The door opened.
What appeared behind the door was not a bedroom scene, but a dungeon passage with a slightly fluid texture.
Wu Wang lifted his leg and stepped inside without any hesitation.
boom--
The next second, the door closed automatically.
The bronze key outside the door melted away in mid-air, disappearing completely, just like snow.
After all, this is a one-time use prop.
The system notification sound of the Spirit Disaster game also rang in Wu Wang's ears—
Welcome to the Trial of a Thousand Machines
[Number of players in the instance: Unknown]
[Assigning you a trial game...]
The assigned game name is "Lies as Chips".
[Game Description: Truth is a bargaining chip, lies are shackles you can't shake off. Only by seeing through people's hearts can you escape unscathed.]
[Game Objective: At the end of the game, you must have at least three truth chips and no lie chips remaining.]
[Game Rules: Please explore on your own within the game.]
[Game Reward: A Secretly Hidden Item]
May you find your own death.
(End of this chapter)