Chapter 227
In the short time since Yitu came out of the God-level card field, there has been no news on the game forum about the change of ownership of the King of Clubs.
But on the third day after that, someone noticed something and quickly came to the door.
The man took off his mask and baseball cap, revealing an exceptionally fair face.
In reality, the golden hair in our imagination turned into the most natural black hair, with the ends of the hair slightly longer, covering Huiming's eyes.
The man standing next to him took the thing from his hand very naturally, as if he was used to doing such things.
Xiang Mingjue smiled his first smile since entering the room. "Although reality is different from the game, you should know who I am, right?"
Yitu nodded, "Mr. Xiang, I heard Hanyu mention you."
"You're welcome." Xiang Mingjue smiled, then turned his gaze and finally stated the purpose of his visit:
"I heard... you and Huasan played a god-level card game?"
Yitu was not surprised to hear this question.
Even if they don't actively reveal the information, the change of ownership of the King of Clubs cannot be hidden from the throne players who are related to each other.
Especially Xiang Mingjue, as the King of Hearts, is more sensitive to the changes in the number of players in Throne of Hearts.
Not long after Xu Heng became the new Jack of Hearts, his master, the Queen of Hearts, suddenly died.
At the same time, the new Jack of Hearts did not die, but changed ownership.
The only plausible explanation for this is that the Queen of Hearts's card snatched the King of Clubs's card.
"Yes." Now, Yitu no longer has the need to hide it.
After hearing him admit it himself, Xiao Feng's eyes flashed with brilliance, and his expression was indescribable:
"You killed Jin Zirui."
Yitu looked at him, not quite understanding what Xiao Feng meant, and frowned slightly.
"In that situation, I had no choice."
As soon as Yi Tu finished speaking, Xiao Feng excitedly wanted to take a step forward:
"How did you..."
Jiang Hanyu subconsciously stood in front of Yi Tu and issued a warning with a slightly dangerous look.
Xiang Mingjue then reached out to pull Xiao Feng back from his trance, and explained with a slight apology:
"Mr. Yi, he didn't mean anything else, just..."
"It's just that you are stronger than all of us. The Night King's death was indeed unexpected."
Xiang Mingjue spoke these words neither hurriedly nor slowly. He glanced sideways, as if thinking about something:
"I think we need to have a good talk, Mr. Yi, why don't you invite us in for a seat?"
Yitu was stunned for a moment before reacting and following his words, he said:
"Of course, please come in."
Yitu signaled Shen Yueshu to take the two of them to the study upstairs, while he went to make tea for the guests.
Jiang Hanyu naturally wouldn't leave and stood at the door waiting for him.
"Brother Tu, we don't need such fine tea, do we?"
"Xiang Mingjue, that sixth brother, only likes to drink coffee, and Xiao Feng doesn't know anything about tea, so it's a bit..." a waste.
Before he could finish his words, Yitu glared at him and he was silenced.
"Although you and they are old acquaintances, this is my first time meeting them." Yitu explained to him in a gentle voice:
"We can't lose the etiquette of hospitality, right?"
Jiang Hanyu grinned. How could he not agree with what his wife said?
He took the heavy tray from Yitu's hand very naturally and comforted him:
"I know this is your first time meeting someone, so there's no need to be shy."
"You also know about the grudge between Xiang Mingjue and Jin Zirui."
"Now that Jin Zirui is dead, the sword hanging over his head is gone. He is truly free and will never cause trouble for you."
"Besides, who can touch you when I'm here?"
Hearing this, Yitu was a little confused:
"I know."
"The Night King's death is a foregone conclusion. No matter how many ideas Xiang and Xiao have, they can only be shelved." Yi Tu whispered:
"Now that they have no worries, why do you think they are still unwilling to leave?"
Jiang Hanyu paused, and their eyes met in mid-air.
"Some things have to be faced sooner or later." The man's voice was somewhat helpless.
Yi Tu was silent. When he and Jiang Hanyu decided to enter the God-level card field, it was not just for the Night King.
More consideration is still on the Easter egg game whose deadline is approaching.
Now Yitu has really gotten some clues from it. Although the clues are vague and difficult to understand, they do point out a visible direction.
Even if Xiang Mingjue wanted to ask, Yi Tu didn't have to tell him everything.
Even conversation requires skills. There is hidden meaning in words and it is difficult to tell whether it is true or false. It all depends on the heart.
In the study, Xiang Mingjue put down the teacup in his hand and said directly:
"Yitu, I think we have never been in a hostile relationship."
"Sometimes, we even share a common interest... Although Jin Zirui is dead, you should not forget that there is an even more difficult hurdle waiting for all of us."
Xiang Mingjue raised his eyes slightly and tried to speak more beautifully:
"What clue did you get in the God-level card field? Maybe I can help you solve it."
Yitu smiled and said, "Actually, you know this God-level card field better than me, right?"
"Jin Zirui is not the first player to get the admission ticket, you are."
A hint of surprise flashed across Xiang Mingjue's eyes, but he remained calm on the surface.
"Did Xiao Jiang tell you?"
"Yes, I am indeed the first player to obtain the Death Code admission ticket, and I admit that there is a hint on the ticket."
“But that’s why I chose to give up.”
At this point, Xiang Mingjue's tone became a little more serious:
"Each player's experience is different, and the items and attributes they obtain will also be different."
"To put it simply, this card game is not my area of expertise. On the contrary, it comes from the same source as Jin Zirui's immortal body."
"In a world where games are supreme, there is no real distinction between friend and foe." Xiang Mingjue lowered his eyes:
"The reason why the Night King was able to get the ticket to the Death Code was because I helped fuel the flames."
Yitu frowned slightly, "Then have you never considered the deeper consequences?"
Xiang Mingjue smiled, "I've considered it, but what's the impact?"
"Whether Jin Zirui can come out of the God-level card field alive or not, it will have little impact on me."
"If he can come out alive, he will only become more powerful if nothing unexpected happens." Xiang Mingjue continued:
"But even so, I couldn't kill him before, and it's even less likely to happen after."
"No matter what, the direction of things will be surprisingly consistent." Xiang Mingjue looked into Yi Tu's eyes and said word by word:
"That's the Easter egg game."
"Jin Zirui's death is important enough to Xiao Feng and me, and even to you."
"But to the King of Hearts and all the throne players, even the throne players in the eight regions, it's nothing."
"As you can see, we share the same fate and a seemingly unchangeable ending."
"But things are different now." Xiang Ming said pointedly, "Yitu, you are luckier than any of us."
Yitu smiled and did not deny it.
He admitted that luck played a half role in his success.
There are many powerful people, and there are also many extremely smart people, so everyone sitting here now has unique abilities.
But no one can be like him, starting from an unknown pawn and gaining the favor of those in high positions.
Not to mention Xu Heng's preference for him, who was willing to sacrifice for him after that.
He once had a lot, but it was soon gone.
And now the only thing he can do is to try his best to keep everything he can.
Like a bound life, like eternal love.
"Someone has to reach this point." Yitu looked at Xiang Mingjue, "Even if it's not me, it will be someone else."
Xiang Mingjue smiled, "Yes, you are right."
"So now, I will do everything in my power to help you."
"Is there anything you want to ask? I will tell you everything I know."
Xiang Mingjue's decisive statement really surprised Yi Tu.
He originally thought that Xiang Mingjue was here to test his knowledge, but who knew that this man actually wanted to give him a ride.
For a moment, Yitu's mood was very complicated. He looked at Jiang Hanyu, and quickly adjusted his mood. He spoke carefully:
"Mr. Xiang, do you know...when did the Gambler's Game first appear?"
When Xiang Mingjue heard Yi Tu's question, there was obvious surprise in his eyes.
He pondered for a moment, then gave a number.
"Around 1975."
"The exact time when the Gambler's Game appeared is no longer traceable. The first group of players who entered the game have long since disappeared."
Xiang Mingjue told Yitu that the number 1975 was just an approximate time calculated by later players after accumulating a large number of card games and clues.
"Mr. M, the AI system of the Gambler Game, has complete and independent rights to operate the game. Do you understand what this means?"
Xiang Mingjue continued:
"This means that Mr. M doesn't need the administrator's key at all and can upgrade on his own."
"With its almost human-like thinking, it can arbitrarily change anything it deems beneficial to the development of the game."
Yitu frowned, "Do you know Mr. M's full name?"
Xiang Mingjue paused for a moment, then said, "It is indeed what you think, Master."
"We'll call him Mr. M for short."
Yitu's heart sank. "You said the gambling game has managers? What about now?"
Xiang Mingjue shook his head, "I don't know."
He pointed at Jiang Hanyu and said:
"We've been in the game much longer than you have. Mr. M has forcibly erased the administrators' information from most of the card rooms."
"But there are a few card games that Mr. M cannot change."
“A-Tower and Easter Egg games are just a few of them.”
At this point, Jiang Hanyu also understood Xiang Mingjue's meaning, and then said:
"On top of all the A-shaped towers, there is a number and a name in Italian engraved."
"The Gambler's Game has gone through at least three generations of managers, and the elimination-style A-Tower was created by the third generation."
Xiang Mingjue added:
"I have tried to look up information about the third-generation manager, but unfortunately, with just a name, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack."
"Starting with the third generation of the A-shaped tower, the rules and regulations of the gambler's game have been basically perfected."
"It was precisely the arrogance and bloodshed of the third generation that led to the game's AI upgrade going in the wrong direction. Every card game contains lethal levels and settings."
"I guess..." Xiang Mingjue looked at Yitu, "The third-generation administrator, Fate, is unlikely to give up power to Mr. M. Fate is very much a totalitarian who likes to mark and show off his own strength and talent."
"There's no way Mr. M would get the autonomy to operate from someone like that."
"So..." Yitu continued, "Mr. M has experienced several managers and gained autonomy from one of them."
"It has evolved to the point where Mr. M's self-serving upgrade strategy has eliminated managers."
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