While Mingmei was plotting to divert Qihai Kui and the others' attention to outside the city, Mu Chen was also listening to Master Zhang talk about "rules" at the Zhang residence.

"'Old rules'?" Mu Chen couldn't help but laugh when he heard Master Zhang talking about old rules and the bride's sacrifice to the evil spirit.

How could someone who has lived for hundreds of years (as a character is portrayed) not know more about this than him?

He was fooled by the insect, thinking he would believe it too?

"Hmph, they can come to the sacrifices themselves, why should I go there?"

Although Mu Chen had already sensed something was wrong with the Zhang family's ancestral graves and had originally planned to go there, he refused after hearing what Master Zhang said.

Seeing the panic and urgency that flashed across the other person's face because of his refusal, he became even more certain that there was something wrong with the Zhang family cemetery.

Seeing that Mu Chen refused to go there no matter what, Master Zhang tried to coax him in a low voice, but Mu Chen could clearly see the savage look that flashed across the honest man's face from time to time.

Master Zhang stammered for a long time before cautiously flattering him, "As you know, there are always outsiders who come to cause trouble. This kind of transport mission, which only happens once every twenty years, is... a matter concerning you personally."

Seeing that the other party seemed to have no other reason, and that his cautious and respectful demeanor was almost being forced to reveal its true nature, as if he would not only refuse but also tear off his mask and curse him, Mu Chen finally nodded in agreement.

This left Mr. Zhang in a state of unease, unsure whether to be happy or angry.

Mu Chen's own wicked nature was amplified when he played the villain. He just wanted to mess with the NPC in front of him, whose consciousness seemed to have just been fully awakened.

Watching him believe in everything designed in the plot, his obsession with immortality, and how he even developed ambitions beyond his capabilities, I was deeply moved.

It looks quite intimidating.

Little did he know that he had already been tricked into becoming lame by that so-called insect. Mu Chen didn't mind helping him discover that he was already crippled.

“What you said makes sense, but I think all three brides are quite nice. Even if you let me choose, I can’t find any bad ones. Why don’t we bring them all over to fill everyone’s stomachs?”

Mu Chen generously declared that he would take all three brides, much to the surprise and delight of Master Zhang, who repeatedly exclaimed "Good!" Mu Chen watched quietly from the side without saying a word.

In his view, the message left by that guy seemed to be that the more players got into trouble, the more advantageous it would be for him. But why target a BOSS-level NPC when targeting players?

As far as he knew, the data on the bosses in the Outlast series of games was kept under tight security. His own identity hadn't been leaked yet, so how did that guy manage to target him?

In this situation, Mu Chen felt he needed to enter several more games involving traces left by the Zerg to confirm the truth completely...

"Hey, where are we going?"

With a red veil on her head, Lu Xiaoyao could only see the floor tiles beneath her feet. Dressed in a bright red wedding gown and wearing bright red embroidered shoes, Lu Xiaoyao felt that everything was somewhat unreal.

"Judging from these floor tiles, this doesn't seem to lead to the main hall..."

At that moment, Zhen Po's voice came from behind Lu Xiaoyao. Lu Xiaoyao couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Are you this meticulous when playing games? You can even remember the floor tiles?"

"If you were dragged face down by evil spirits and walked around most of this mansion while you were running away, you would remember it too."

He wasn't ashamed at all when he talked about his unfortunate experiences playing the game in the past. Instead, he spoke of it as if it were a precious treasure, saying, "Although I died a really terrible death back then, and my face was all rubbed raw, I will always remember those floor tiles."

In response, the scene of being dragged away by Hu Yue and the others like a worm flashed through her mind. Unfortunately, Lu Xiaoyao felt that she had not absorbed any experience at all.

The difference between being a person and playing games is just that big ORZ

"This looks like we're going out..."

Wang Wenfei's voice came from in front of Lu Xiaoyao. Before Lu Xiaoyao could react, she bumped into Wang Wenfei, who had stopped in front of her. Zhen Po then came up from behind and bumped into Lu Xiaoyao, who was backing away. If it weren't for the paper effigy supporting them, the three of them would probably have fallen into a heap.

"The threshold of the gate is in front of me."

Wang Wenfei steadied herself and said something again. With the help of the paper effigy, she stepped through the gate of the mansion. Lu Xiaoyao followed and saw her.

"Why are you out?"

Lu Xiaoyao's surprised exclamation received no response from the other paper figures, making the self-questioning and answering of the three people present quite awkward.

...

"My brother's over there! He's so big, I spotted him right away!" (cascoo.net)

Mingmei was trying to get them to follow the people out of the city, but unexpectedly, Lu Xiaoyao and the others also came out soon after.

Looking at the three brides in red wedding dresses at the door, the last one was obviously two sizes bigger than the first two. Zhen Hu recognized his younger brother at a glance. As for Mingmei, even though she had already been horrified by the sight of her in the live broadcast, she was still horrified by it now.

This isn't about the makeup being offensive, but rather the sense of incongruity that arises when clothes that don't suit one's personality are worn.

Of the three present, Mingmei's behavior was relatively restrained, Zhen Hu was the kind who didn't feel strange at all but was actually quite excited, while Qi Haikui couldn't help but twitch her eye, and then turned her head and met a hint of disdain flashing in Mingmei's eyes.

Where are they taking the bride so late at night?

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