Killing monsters with a 100% explosion rate, are you luckier than me?

This "Jack the Deceitful" is as cunning as his name suggests.

It first forcibly steals your attribute points, putting you in a passive and anxious state, and then offers seemingly lucrative betting opportunities, exploiting the human desire to recoup losses and the greed to lure you into this gamble that is entirely based on luck.

If one's mind is not strong, it's easy to be blinded by the double reward and place bets rashly. And if one fails, the loss is not only attribute points, but also the confidence to move forward.

Ye Chuyun immediately calmed down.

He observed Jack closely, especially its two fists.

The fist was clenched so tightly that there were no gaps, making it impossible to tell from the outside.

"I can't rely on guessing," Ye Chuyun thought to herself. "Since this is a test, it's definitely not just a gamble."

"The key to the 'devious hand' might lie in its 'hand'!"

He recalled the advice that mentioned "the courage and resourcefulness to deal with sudden changes and risks."

Courage might be the willingness to participate in a seemingly unfair gamble; resourcefulness, on the other hand, is the ability to find a way to win.

Ye Chuyun did not make a choice immediately, but stared into Jack's eyes and said, "Jack, are you sure the attribute points are only in one of your hands?"

"Could it be that both hands are empty, or that both hands have something in them?"

He was testing the waters, trying to distract the other person with words, or observing their reaction.

A barely perceptible sly glint flashed in Jack's eyes as he shrieked, "I, Jack, always keep my word. What I say is what I mean."

"Hurry up and choose, don't dawdle."

"If you don't choose me, I'll take it as a waiver, and I'll gladly accept these attribute points."

Its reaction was quick and its tone was firm, but Ye Chuyun keenly noticed that when she brought up the possibility of "both hands," the other party subconsciously tensed up.

It's somewhat like a reaction to having one's thoughts revealed.

Could it be?

A bold conjecture formed in Ye Chuyun's mind.

This rat, nicknamed "Cunning Hand," uses unpredictable and bizarre methods to steal. Will it really be so honest as to put all its attribute points into just one hand?

For a thief or a gambler, cheating is the norm.

What if it uses some rule or extremely fast technique to make the attribute point orbs actually switch rapidly between the two hands at the same time, or simply creates some kind of illusion so that the challenger is wrong no matter which side they choose?

If that's the case, then the usual choice between two options is a dead end.

Ye Chuyun's gaze swept over the two clenched fists again, and then looked at Jack's smug expression.

He suddenly noticed a detail: when Jack was speaking, its tail would sway slightly involuntarily, but when it emphasized "in one hand," the swaying of its tail would increase to an almost imperceptible degree.

Is this a sign of guilt, or is it a deliberate attempt to mislead?

No more hesitation.

After much deliberation, Ye Chuyun made an unexpected decision.

He extended his hand, but instead of pointing at any fist, he pointed directly at Jack himself, his tone resolute:

"I guess the attribute points aren't in either of your hands; they're still on you, but not in your fists."

"Your trick is to use the rules to create the illusion that 'attribute points have left the body and entered a certain fist'!"

Upon hearing this, Jack's smug smile froze instantly, and his darting eyes were filled with disbelief and shock.

Its clenched fist even trembled slightly.

"You...you're talking nonsense!" it shrieked, but the panic in its voice betrayed it.

"Whether it's nonsense or not, we'll find out by verifying it," Ye Chuyun pressed on, her voice filled with unquestionable confidence. "According to the rules, I made my choice."

"Now, please keep your promise."

Jack stared intently at Ye Chuyun. After a long while, it slumped down, its head and shoulders drooping like a deflated balloon.

"...You win!" it muttered sullenly, loosening its two clenched fists, which were indeed empty.

At the same time, the ball of light representing 60,000 attribute points floated out from the inner pocket of its tattered vest and flew back into Ye Chuyun's body.

You have successfully exposed "Jack the Trickster's" scam, recovered the stolen 60000 attribute points, and received an additional 60000 attribute points as a bonus!

A full 120,000 attribute points were instantly credited to my account, more generous than any reward from the previous intelligence test!

Ye Chuyun breathed a long sigh of relief.

He made the right bet.

The second half of the test was indeed more treacherous, testing not only wisdom but also insight and the courage to break with conventional thinking.

"Hmph, you won't be so lucky next time!" Jack the Deceptive said ruthlessly, then his gray shadow flashed and disappeared into the void beside the corridor.

Ye Chuyun stared intently in the direction it had disappeared.

The latter half of the evolutionary corridor seems to require treading on thin ice at every step.

And judging from what Jack just said, could there be another test?

After successfully recovering 120,000 attribute points from Jack with interest, Ye Chuyun's mind remained unsettled for a long time.

The latter half of this evolutionary corridor was indeed fraught with danger, and the tests became increasingly tricky and bizarre, directly targeting the weaknesses of the human heart.

He continued cautiously along the corridor, silently calculating in his mind.

"The total number of attribute points consumed, including those stolen by Jack, has approached 400,000. However, through 'Twin Guardians', 'Wise Choice', and the points I just won back from Jack, I have gained a total of 230,000 points in feedback."

"Currently, there are approximately 200,000 points remaining."

"That Grand was able to pass so many outrageous tests back then..." Ye Chuyun felt a genuine sense of admiration for Grand, who was known as the "miser" in her previous life.

I admire not only his perseverance in accumulating attribute points, but also his ability to remain calm and wise in such unpredictable and ever-changing challenges, ultimately succeeding in clearing the level.

This is definitely not something that can be achieved simply through luck or having more attribute points.

"Based on the pattern of the first half, the brain teasers seem to appear at intervals."

"I encountered Jack the Deceptive right at the beginning of the second half. I wonder how many more levels there are, and what they will be like..." Ye Chuyun pondered to herself, not daring to relax for a moment.

He walked several kilometers further, and the scene ahead of him changed again.

This time, a chessboard was placed in the center of the corridor.

There is a stone stool on each side of the chessboard.

On the stool on the side of the chessboard closest to Ye Chuyun, there is a snake-shaped statue carved entirely from dark green stone.

The snake statue sits coiled up, its head held high, its tongue slightly protruding, its eyes fixed intently on the chessboard.

Could this test be related to playing chess?