Faced with such hostile gazes, Fang Wu's expression froze instantly. He glanced at the passersby in the town and clearly noticed that something was wrong with them.
Lin Nai pressed down on his shoulder: "Let's go." Then she grabbed Fang Wu and they disappeared in a flash.
After walking a distance, the three of them disappeared into a small alley.
"What was with those people just now?" Fang Wu was still thinking about the way they looked at him. "I just asked for directions, why did they look at me like I was their father's killer?"
Lin Nai leaned against the wall of the alley, occasionally observing the situation outside: "Are you really planning to reason with a bunch of NPCs?"
Fang Wu was taken aback: "NPC?"
“Yes,” Linna said, looking at the passersby. “Do these people look like they’re from our world?”
Fang Wu frowned: "So... this place is the same as the last round, an illusion created by the competition organizers? Or a virtual world?"
"I don't know, but it's probably about right. Given the nature of the event organizers, they're capable of doing something like that."
Lin Nai paused for a moment, then said slowly, "It seems that the maze formation in the mountains was just an appetizer. Now, this is the real test for us."
Lin Nai thought to himself, for some reason, that passerby with the cold look in his eyes seemed strangely familiar...
I feel like I've seen this somewhere before?
But I can't remember...
Fang Wu looked distressed: "But we don't have a single clue yet... This round is a speed race, but we don't even know where the finish line is..."
"The finish line marked on the system map is in this small town, but no matter how we move, we're always just a little short of it! We don't even know what the goal is, so how are we supposed to compete?"
Hua Lingze said, "Let's wander around this town first. Since the map marks the finish line here, the key to passing the level must be here."
He then looked at Lin Nai and Fang Wu: "There are two hundred slots for clearing the level. In order to clear it smoothly, I suggest that the three of us cooperate this round. What do you think?"
Linna turned her gaze to him and met his eyes.
Then his eyes narrowed slightly: "Okay, I agree."
Fang Wu looked at the two people in front of him, pondered silently for a while, and said, "Alright... then I have no objection."
Linna leaned against the alley, observing the situation on the town's streets, and analyzed, "The people in this town seem to be very hostile to outsiders. Our clothes are too eye-catching, so we have to change our outfits."
“Yes, I agree.” Hua Lingze nodded: “I don’t think we need to rush the competition. At least we have passed the first hurdle, broken out of the maze formation, and arrived at this town. The others may still be wandering around in that mountain forest.”
“Yes, I think so too,” Linna said. “It’s getting dark, we can find a place to stay first.”
Hua Lingze: "If we're looking for an inn, it's best to find one where we can see the entrance to the town. That way, we can keep an eye out for other contestants who might come here later."
Linnaeus: "And it's best to live in a high-rise building with a wide view. We don't know what's going on in this world yet, and we need to keep an eye on the town."
Hua Lingze: "Well, I suggest that the three of us stay together tonight. After all, this town seems to be filled with something strange, and I have a feeling that there is some kind of danger lurking here, especially at night. So it would be best if we didn't separate at night."
Linnai pondered for a while longer: "It would be best to have a room with an escape route. After we settle in, we should plan out an escape route together if we encounter any danger."
"......"
Fang Wu stared blankly, dumbfounded.
He opened his mouth, intending to offer his opinion as well.
But looking at the two people beside me, I suddenly realized I shouldn't embarrass myself...
Lin Nai looked at Fang Wu: "Aren't you going to say something?"
"I..." Fang Wu hesitated, "Well... I'm a military general, so I'll leave the strategizing to you."
Lin Nai and Hua Lingze looked at each other again.
Both of them remained silent for a while.
'Another formidable opponent...' Hua Lingze thought to herself.
'I wonder if this person will become a friend or an enemy in the future?' Lin Nai pondered.
“Then let’s do it this way,” Lin Nai said. “Fang Wu, go and get three sets of clothes, and also get some ‘money’ from this place.”
"Okay." Fang Wu was about to leave when he suddenly paused, turned around strangely, and asked, "Why should I go?"
Lin Nai: "Aren't you a military general?"
Fang Wu: "...Then where should I get clothes?"
"The simplest way, have you ever watched TV dramas?" Lin Nai made a gesture: "Randomly select three lucky passersby, knock them unconscious, drag them into an alley, strip them naked, and you'll have their clothes and money, right?"
Fang frowned and said seriously, "As a soldier, doing this is against regulations!"
"...This is an NPC!" Linnai was speechless. "Now, as the commander, I order you to carry out my orders!"
Fang Wu: "...Okay."
Watching Fang Wu's departing figure, Lin Nai pinched her brow and said helplessly, "It's truly a miracle that someone as naive as him could make it to the third round..."
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