A look of surprise flashed across Bai Yuan's face, and her previously composed expression froze.
Upon hearing that Yu Xiangnan was number one on multiple lists, Jiang Ye surprisingly showed no hostility whatsoever, which was highly unusual. Given her personality, she should have been immediately on the verge of conflict with such a formidable opponent, so why...?
I racked my brains trying to figure it out, but I couldn't come up with a clue.
Just then, she subconsciously turned around to see Yu Xiangnan's reaction, only to be shocked to find that the spot where Yu Xiangnan had been standing was now empty.
Her pupils constricted sharply, and she exclaimed in disbelief, "Invisibility?!"
Bai Yuan was extremely anxious and quickly looked around. The entrance to the wine cellar was extremely narrow, and the lion with a keen sense of smell next to Jiang Ye could not pass through at all, and she also seemed unwilling to cooperate.
His own perception abilities were even less able to accurately detect the invisible Yu Xiangnan.
Bai Yuan's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat. He looked around quickly, not missing a single corner, but Yu Xiangnan seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.
To make matters worse, Jiang Ye was standing at the wine cellar exit, clearly indicating her unwillingness to cooperate, completely blocking her escape route.
Continuing this stalemate will do us no good. Time is of the essence; we must make a decisive decision!
She took a deep breath, quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind, and decisively decided to get away first.
Bai Yuan instantly activated her teleportation skill. In an instant, a dazzling light flashed around her, accompanied by a spatial distortion, and her figure flashed like a ghost, disappearing from the wine cellar in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Ye immediately chased after her.
Lion Xiao An, who was guarding the cellar entrance, keenly caught a glimpse of the light that flashed by when Bai Yuan teleported.
In an instant, its mane stood on end, and it let out a deep and powerful roar, then shot off like an arrow towards the direction Bai Yuan had teleported.
Seeing this, Jiang Ye followed without hesitation. She moved nimbly, running while turning to look at the lion beside her, and asked urgently, "Xiao An, besides her, did you sense anyone else coming out of the cellar just now?"
The lion turned its head to look at Jiang Ye, then gently shook its enormous head.
Jiang Ye frowned, a wave of doubt rising in her heart.
Since Xiao An didn't sense anyone coming out of the cellar, where could Yu Xiangnan have gone? Could it be, as she suspected, that he's still hiding in the cellar?
Having transformed into a wine barrel, Yu Xiangnan, with an extremely bizarre perspective, realized that the two had already left, and then transformed back into human form.
Having her hands and feet back, she felt like she had been reborn.
That's terrifying.
I feel like I'm not myself anymore.
......
Two hours later.
The first day of the game ended quickly.
She quickly returned to her room before midnight.
After pushing the door open and entering, she turned around, grabbed the doorknob, and pulled it shut tightly. Then, her fingers deftly turned the lock, and a crisp "click" echoed through the room.
Just then, a melodious and deep bell rang out from the direction of the hall.
The sound came from the grandfather clock in the hall, loud and clear, its chimes echoing throughout the entire manor.
Just to be on the safe side, she released Xiao Lan.
Xiao Lan seemed very excited. After eating a bag of super spicy snacks, she consciously came to the vicinity of the room door and diligently guarded it.
I slept without any dreams.
As dawn broke, the faint light shone through the window and fell on Yu Xiangnan's face, waking her from her light sleep.
Perhaps out of instinctive alertness, she did not sleep soundly.
At 11 a.m., the sudden chimes exploded from the grandfather clock in the hall, the dull sound instantly piercing the silence.
Upon hearing the sound, the players emerged from their rooms, exchanging wary and suspicious glances.
The game hadn't started yet, and engaging in combat rashly would undoubtedly be a pointless waste of precious skill energy. Everyone was well aware of this, so no one dared to make a move.
Just as everyone was at a stalemate, two maids quietly appeared in the corridors of each floor.
These maids looked exactly alike, dressed in long, coarse linen dresses with wide hems, tightly cinched at the waist with wide leather belts, and wearing heavy, thick leather boots.
They had beautiful faces, with the corners of their mouths slightly upturned, revealing a standard smile, but the smile did not reach their eyes.
"Guests, please follow me. The grand banquet is about to begin."
The maids spoke in unison, their voices clear and melodious, yet carrying an air of undeniable authority.
Yu Xiangnan and the other players followed the maid into the banquet hall.
A huge crystal chandelier hung from the dome, illuminating the entire hall.
In the center of the hall stood a long and ornate dining table, covered with a pristine white tablecloth embroidered with intricate gold patterns along the edges. A dazzling array of food filled the table, gleaming invitingly.
On a silver platter, a juicy roasted turkey with a glistening golden-brown skin is served, along with delicately presented foie gras and an exquisitely crafted cheesecake...
One of the players reached out to touch a piece of bread on the long table, but found the texture to be unusual.
The bread was incredibly hard, as if it weren't food but a meticulously crafted work of art. It couldn't be lifted off the table, as if it were nailed there.
Wait, this isn't a baguette either.
He then tried picking up other foods, without exception.
"???"
Seeing this, the other players seemed to understand.
Good heavens, being able to look but not eat, what kind of ultimate torture is this?!
The best part is that it even has its own flavor! It's just too tempting!
Just as everyone was puzzled, the banquet hall doors were pushed open again with a dull thud.
The familiar figure of the old butler appeared at the door. He was dressed in a black tailcoat, with a neat bow tie at the collar of his white shirt. His silver-gray hair was combed meticulously, and his face was etched with wrinkles, yet it exuded composure and solemnity.
He walked into the hall with unhurried steps, carrying an exquisitely carved wooden box in his hands.
This is.......?
The players were confused, but they still made way for him.
Reaching the center of the banquet hall, the old butler stopped and gently placed the wooden box on the table, opening it. Inside was a small yet exquisitely crafted Easter egg, made of pure gold and inlaid with dazzling gemstones, refracting iridescent light.
"Distinguished guests..."
The old butler's voice echoed in the banquet hall, "On this sacred Easter, let us give thanks for rebirth and pray for a bright future."
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