The best way to make up for this loss is to [strive for the greatest benefit], which is the Peace Stone in the current game.

The existence of the Peace Stone is the greatest temptation, attracting the attention of all the skilled players in the game and forcing them to unite, even if it is a temporary unity based on intrigue and backstabbing.

What?

You say there's a lack of unity? Let's search the area and eat as much as we can.

That's the escape rule for mouse players, the survival path for the weak. If all players in a single faction did this, they would undoubtedly lose the initiative to escape.

This was something Su Lin would never consider; he would never allow himself to lose his chance and hope of escape.

Su Lin and Xu Zhiyi are both intelligent people. They both know this background information and understand each other's needs and intentions.

"Of course I'm prepared, for example... the peace stone itself? How about that?"

Xu Zhiyi tilted her head and looked at Su Lin with a smile: "Mr. Su, I know you must be interested in it. This young man must have planned something for you, but I don't think he is entirely confident."

"With more help, you might have a better chance of getting the Peace Stone; and only by getting it will you be worthy of the status and strength of the strongest in D-1."

Even without Su Lin's introduction, she had already guessed that Xiao Linlin was an intellectual support type of follower.

Xu Zhiyi is right. Su Lin has the idea of ​​getting the Peace Stone, but he is not entirely confident.

Similarly, with the help of other players in the same faction, Su Lin's chances of obtaining Peace Stones are naturally higher if he has some special talents.

"And what do you want?"

Su Lin asked noncommittally, his gaze fixed on Xu Zhiyi. Xu Zhiyi brushed a strand of hair from her temple and smiled gently: "Besides the benefits of the Peace Stone, and the qualification to join forces when we meet again; of course, if we become enemies then, I hope you will spare my life."

To be honest, this condition is not harsh at all; it's quite tempting.

After all, Su Lin had basically monopolized all the resources in the Sword Pavilion. Even if Su Lin tried to compete for the remaining resource areas, it would only be to replace some of the supplies in his backpack.

Assuming no shipment is made, the value of Su Lin's gains this time is essentially fixed.

Rather than doing that, it's better to give it to someone else and focus all your efforts on winning the Peace Stone.

Xu Zhiyi clearly realized this as well, and since she hadn't eaten enough, her backpack was definitely still quite empty.

"If you do this, you'll look like you're at a disadvantage. Do you think your partners will agree to that?"

Su Lin smiled, and Xu Zhiyi shook her head: "They won't refuse, after all, I brought them the most powerful trump card; moreover, I don't think it's a loss. Being able to survive in front of you is already a blessing, not to mention the opportunity to gain your friendship."

It has to be said that this flattery was rather poorly executed.

But both of them were smart, so they didn't care how well the flattery was done; what mattered was whether the communication was smooth.

Although Su Lin disliked Xu Zhiyi's way of doing things, she had to admit that it was indeed easy to communicate with her.

"Sure, but how can you guarantee I'll actually get the peace stone?"

Su Lin glanced at Xu Zhiyi indifferently: "Just based on your mouth?"

"Sir, you may take a look at the effect of this card first."

Xu Zhiyi smiled gently and handed a card to Su Lin. Su Lin took it and looked down at it.

【Star (Upright)】: Talent derivative, consumable. "Look up! Look up at that star, do you see it? Your wish will surely come true!" The cardholder can consume the card to inject a "wish". The wish will be fulfilled in a "relatively reasonable" way, and the probability of fulfillment will depend on the difficulty of the wish.

"A magical ability!"

Xiao Linlin peeked out from the side to look at the information and gave a serious and fair evaluation: "The star represents wishes coming true. This card is quite in line with the original meaning."

What do you think?

Su Lin smiled as he looked at Xiao Linlin. Compared to his indifference towards Xu Zhiyi, he was much gentler towards Xiao Linlin.

"Hmm... I'll say yes, we can give it a try."

Xiao Linlin glanced at Xu Zhiyi and whispered, "Big brother, she's a very ambitious woman."

The young girl didn't hide anything; instead, she said it openly and honestly. This was both an implication to Su Lin and a warning to Xu Zhiyi.

"Thank you for the compliment, you lovely child."

Xu Zhiyi smiled radiantly, seemingly unconcerned.

"good."

Su Lin nodded in agreement and used the card's ability in front of the two of them.

[My wish has been set: "To obtain a Peace Stone in this match."]

The probability of this happening is increasing...

The impact of global processes is already taking effect...

The first location has been revealed: Pingfeng Mountain.

As the notification appeared, Su Lin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Pingfeng Mountain?

This place name sounds familiar; Dugu Changshan has also mentioned this location.

Su Lin remained silent, not revealing the information. However, Xu Zhiyi noticed something amiss and reminded him with a smile, "Although I can produce these cards, I can't see the secrets they reveal! Don't worry, I know that open cooperation is the foundation of trust."

She is indeed an ambitious woman.

Su Lin looked at Xu Zhiyi, and he already understood Xiao Linlin's implication.

The woman before him had a far broader vision than Su Lin had anticipated. She wasn't limited to this match; she was plotting something more, which was why she was so determined to gain Su Lin's support.

Therefore, she was genuinely willing to give up the Peace Stone, which would not only allow her to avoid direct competition with Su Lin, but also allow her to gain some long-term benefits.

“A smart woman knows that the essence of ‘interest’ is not necessarily just some valuable tools and gains, but may also be human relationships, connections, trust, and everyone else.”

Su Lin pondered silently, while Xu Zhiyi raised her hand and waved it gently, smiling as she said, "Oh dear, it seems we've taken too long; Senior Brother, shall we go in? The seniors must have been waiting for us for quite some time."

She resumed her role-playing stance, and Su Lin nodded: "Junior Sister is absolutely right."

The two climbed the steps side by side. As they approached the palace gate, Xu Zhiyi suddenly asked softly, "The day of your promotion is coming soon. Are you ready?"

"Um."

Su Lin was taken aback, then nodded.

He knew the woman was referring to the waiting area promotion; the day was indeed fast approaching, and survivors worldwide were about to experience their first personal promotion.

"I seem to know some strange methods about it."

Xu Zhiyi narrowed her eyes and lowered her voice: "If things go smoothly this time, we can have a chat."

"Special methods?"

Xiao Linlin, who was standing next to Su Lin, tilted her head. Before Su Lin could react, she suddenly widened her eyes and exclaimed, "Big sister! Are you going to cheat in the promotion?! Aren't you afraid of the system's mechanisms?!"

"Huh? How can this be called cheating?"

Xu Zhiyi turned around and smiled: "Little friend, this is called reasonable analysis, making good use of existing rules."