Don't pretend, everyone knows you're the villain!

Xi Mingzhu raised her hand and pushed Lu Tiannan's head.

His indifferent tone conveyed seriousness and earnestness.

"If you dare to die, my incense sticks won't be out of your way on your grave. If you leave me alive, am I not pitiful? I feel sorry for you, but who will feel sorry for me?"

Xi Mingzhu's words made Lu Tiannan realize that he was important to Xi Mingzhu, but also made Lu Tiannan understand that although Xi Mingzhu would do many things for him, this person had his own stubbornness.

Just like Xi Mingzhu said, if you truly love Lu Tiannan, you will give yourself to him completely and without reservation. After encountering the puppeteer, Lu Tiannan understood one thing: this person really would die for him.

It's really difficult to do.

We shouldn't have provoked them; we can't afford to offend them at all.

I used to worry that the other person wouldn't fall for me, leaving me to perform a one-woman show.

Now I'm afraid the other person will get too deeply involved and then, if they can't think straight, will leave with me.

That's true, why should love have any limits?

Wherever the heart leads, one is willing to go.

However, someone like Lu Tiannan would go to hell after he dies. Even if he were to take a step back, he would never have the good fortune to meet another Xi Mingzhu.

I really can't bear to die.

There was a saying in their mercenary group that everyone firmly believed: "When people have a weakness, they become afraid of death. The more afraid they are of death, the sooner they die than others."

Lu Tiannan suddenly breathed out a soft, low breath.

"My brother is so hard to fool, how did I manage to win him over? I just can't figure it out."

"The premise for being willing to be deceived is that I am willing to take the bait if I let you have your way. When it comes to matters of life and death, I only agree to live and die together, there is no room for discussion." Xi Mingzhu rarely acted so forcefully, always giving Lu Tiannan room for negotiation.

Lu Tiannan could get Xi Mingzhu's indulgence and concessions in many things by acting cute and charming.

Even regarding the matter of the fox's tail, Xi Mingzhu only expressed resistance and didn't actually say he would turn against him. But Lu Tiannan could tell that if he continued to act innocent, Xi Mingzhu would turn against him.

Lu Tiannan hugged Xi Mingzhu tightly, speaking softly and weakly.

"Brother, what should I do? I'm so afraid of dying, I don't want to die."

Xi Mingzhu knew that Lu Tiannan might indeed be afraid of death, but definitely not to this extent.

Lu Tiannan simply wanted to tell Xi Mingzhu that he would cherish his life and leave the rest to fate.

"I'm here," Xi Mingzhu replied softly, hugging Lu Tiannan back.

Although Jiang Muyu and Jiang Yuzhou have been in the same space these past few days, the atmosphere hasn't eased. They agreed to get along like before, but they both know in their hearts that things can never go back.

Having gone through so much during their separation, it would be difficult to pretend nothing happened and act as if nothing had happened, unless one had acting skills worthy of an Oscar.

Often, separated by a door, Jiang Yuzhou would silently smoke by himself at the doorway, while Jiang Muyu, knowing the other's avoidance, would also remain silent.

The entertainment options available here are far fewer than in the real world; perhaps the game was originally designed this way to encourage players to work harder to enter dungeons.

Xi Mingzhu wanted to go to the fourth level of the dungeon again, and Lu Tiannan knew his intention.

If you're still being forcibly dragged to higher-level dungeons, hiding won't help. Waiting for someone else to break through level seven and take you away is never as good as relying on yourself and making your own way.

When Jiang Yuzhou received Lu Tiannan's message, he stubbed out his cigarette without even thinking.

Entering the instance is the best way to get along right now, but the more he hears Jiang Muyu's inner thoughts, the less he knows how to face him.

The more powerless you are, the more pain you feel.

Honestly, Jiang Muyu was special and unique to him. He loved Jiang Muyu, genuinely cherished him, and was willing to change all the bad habits that Jiang Muyu didn't want to see for him.

But what can we do?

They are elders, after all; one cannot overstep boundaries.

Separated by a single layer of relationship, the outcome is predictable; let's just endure this together.

Let's keep each other company, and when the day comes that dust returns to dust and ashes return to ashes, perhaps we can all let go.

I just can't let go. In my next life, I won't be his uncle...

Jiang Muyu waited with Jiang Yuzhou in the lobby on the fourth floor. Lu Tiannan and Xi Mingzhu always wore matching black and white outfits. Although they were supposed to be couple outfits, they looked like the Black and White Impermanence.

The moment Xi Mingzhu saw Jiang Muyu, he realized that his previous guesses were correct.

Jiang Muyu actually had countless opportunities to get Jiang Yuzhou, but he just couldn't bear to part with her. If the puppet was used on Jiang Yuzhou, then Jiang Yuzhou would have no other choice but Jiang Muyu in this life.

To gain the purest love from someone, you have to pay a price, even if the price is more than your life, and it doesn't matter if you can't make up for it even if you try your best.

Jiang Muyu knew from the beginning that everything he experienced might ultimately be a sacrifice without a response, but he had no regrets.

The four appeared in a small town, and another player was with them on the altar.

All the clothes were changed to what they wore in the dungeon: white robes with gold trim.

All five were chosen sacrifices; those who received divine approval on the day of the sacrifice could live.

Below the stage, there was devout prayer; everyone was praying that God would find a suitable candidate to succeed Him.

After a series of ceremonies, the five of them were taken to their lodging, a small chapel, where they were provided with the best living conditions in town.

Go up the stairs.

"I hope you can find the answer to the riddle God has given you within three days. Food will be delivered by someone, so please do not leave this place." The person who led them upstairs to their lodgings left with only these words before hurrying away.

"You... are players, right?" The player looked them over before speaking hesitantly.

Lu Tiannan curled his lips, his tone sinister.

"No, you're the first one I'll eat tonight."

"..." The player's expression changed instantly, and he quickly retreated, looking at Lu Tiannan with a wary expression.

It's not that I think Lu Tiannan isn't a player, it's just that I'm afraid he might be the kind of person who's a madman.

Lu Tiannan chuckled, quite pleased with the other person's expression.

Chao Ximingzhu said loudly, "Brother, look! There's an idiot."

"..." The player heard it clearly.

His expression changed several times afterward, and he didn't approach them again, feeling awkward, he went back to his room by himself.

Lu Tiannan hummed a little tune, looking lazy and content.

Jiang Yuzhou had been wondering from the beginning that the series of rituals and practices were similar, and that the NPC had just said that he needed to solve a mystery.

What mystery is there?

Jiang Muyu didn't think missing the puzzle was a big deal. Did gods really exist? The succession of divine positions seemed more like an excuse to find sacrifices.

Jiang Muyu whispered a reminder, "Uncle, they said that those chosen by God will survive, not that those who successfully solve the riddle will survive."

Lu Tiannan sat on the table and asked lazily, "There's another question. Why can't we leave here if we're just solving the mystery? Or are they convinced that the answer lies here?"

Xi Mingzhu looked down through the window and saw that someone was guarding the area.

Why are they so strictly guarding against leaving? What exactly are their intentions?