Chapter 29: Strange Stories about the Princess Castle Rules (9) Don’t Move…
There was a commotion at the entrance, and the rescue workers and Wei Wei arrived together.
Qin Xishuang's tea art didn't work. Before parting, he grabbed Gao Mengtang's wrist, his eyes full of sincerity.
"Every word I say from now on will be without any lies." Qin Xishuang pushed his beautiful long golden hair away from his eyes, his ice-blue eyes were like a light-colored gem.
The highest level of charm is not to deceive, but to move the other person with sincerity. Everyone who is looked at by Qin Xishuang's eyes can feel his sincerity.
Qin Xishuang took out a colorless and transparent chain, wrapped it around her neck, then grabbed Gao Mengtang's hand and pressed the chain with his palm.
"This is a proverb lock. If any of what I say next is not true, it will tighten around my neck and make me unable to speak."
Qin Xishuang stared into Gao Mengtang's hazy eyes.
"The former leader of Ghost Bamboo was kind enough to give Wei Wei a new life. Wei Wei was just a rat in the sewer, and his ID card showed that he was a [101 Orphan] who was not very optimistic about him. The former leader of Ghost Bamboo promoted him, cultivated him, and made him the [101 Body Cleansing Master] today."
"However, Wei Wei betrayed the former leader of Ghost Bamboo and defected to Black Owl. His betrayal directly led to the former leader's death."
Noticing Gao Mengtang's eyelashes tremble, Qin Xishuang's eyes lit up with excitement: "Wei Wei is ungrateful, despicable and shameful. He can be so cruel to his benefactor. So, what about him to you?"
The proverb lock was not tightened, and what Qin Xishuang said was all true.
For a few seconds, the silence was so deep that only the sound of running water could be heard. Gao Mengtang's hands were still on the chain, his face expressionless, his empty eyes staring at a spot in the void.
A smile appeared on Qin Xishuang's face...
"What about you?" Gao Mengtang asked.
Qin Xishuang's smile stopped: "What about me?"
"Why do you want to drag me into this side quest?" Gao Mengtang used his fingertips to hold the gap in the chain. "Don't tell me that you did this for the sake of your 'family' in the camp. If you are so kindhearted, you can't be the leader of the four major camps."
Qin Xishuang subconsciously wanted to pull Gao Mengtang's hand away, but found that he was very strong, his fingers were tightly pulling the colorless and transparent chain, and a layer of light red appeared on the joints.
"Why do you want to win me over?" Gao Mengtang asked, "Tell me. The proverb lock is still around your neck. I want to hear it."
Qin Xishuang: “…”
Gao Mengtang smiled, and the light from the cave entrance fell on his face from behind, divided by the bridge of his nose. The contrast between light and dark gave his face a complex temperament, with the tolerance of a pardoner and the guilt of an indulger.
"Perhaps, in the chief's imagination, I am a little white flower, growing up in a fairy tale world, and can only accept people with flawless morals."
"Of course I know that Wei Wei's body is covered with poisonous stingers. But his stingers will not hurt me and can protect me, which is enough," Gao Mengtang said, "Wei Wei is honest enough to me. He helps me because he wants to get a bonus of 100,000 broken bones. Lord Chief, what do you want to get from me?"
Qin Xishuang's expression gradually turned cold, and her blue eyes were like an icicle.
"You don't even want to tell me your real purpose, but you want me to complete the side quest with you. Qin Xishuang, what are you hiding?" Gao Mengtang smiled and shook his head.
A few small black dots came running over from a distance. They were Wei Wei, He Lun, Bai Jie and other staff members. Qin Xishuang glanced at them and a smug smile appeared on her lips.
If it were someone else, Qin Xishuang would definitely not waste so much time and would use his charm skills as soon as they met, and the other person would become a smitten dog at his feet. As long as Qin Xishuang smiled at him, he would be willing to risk his life and charge into battle.
However, the success rate of charm is highly correlated with the opponent's spirit value. The more spirit value remaining, the stronger the resistance. Gao Mengtang's spirit value is 999, which is against the sky. Qin Xishuang dare not act rashly.
The embarrassment of a failed seduction is comparable to being rejected when professing love. It is not very hurtful, but it is extremely insulting.
"But I will never let you go," Qin Xishuang put one hand on Gao Mengtang's shoulder and whispered in his ear, "I have a strong desire for revenge. If I can't get what I want, I will destroy him."
The dark green tentacles aimed at Qin Xishuang and stabbed towards her. Qin Xishuang jumped back lightly and dodged perfectly.
Before he left, he glanced at Wei Wei, then stared at Gao Mengtang, and said, "Mengtang. Be careful. The traitor will betray you too."
Then, translucent butterfly wings appeared behind him, and he leaped from the top of the mountain and disappeared into the clouds.
"Are you okay?" Wei Wei, Bai Jie and He Lun ran over first and checked Gao Mengtang from head to toe.
Gao Mengtang shook his head and said "It's okay", his face still facing the direction where Qin Xishuang disappeared.
Qin Xishuang ran away so fast. Why was he in such a hurry to run away? Was it because he didn't dare to face Wei Wei after he exposed his shortcomings behind his back?
"Qin Xishuang seems to like to be alone." Gao Mengtang probed.
The dark green tentacles stabbed several blue morpho butterflies to death, and the fragrance of the flowers lingered. Wei Wei frowned in disgust: "Yeah. He is like this outside the game as well, flirting with people everywhere, but he doesn't like others to pester him."
After confirming that Gao Mengtang had no wounds, Wei Wei breathed a sigh of relief and added, "This is mainly because those who are charmed by Qin Xishuang will uncontrollably reveal their dependence and infatuation in front of him. Qin Xishuang may not like their stupid drooling appearance."
"Sir Blind, what happened just now?" Wei Wei asked.
Gao Mengtang pondered for a moment, dragged Wei Wei to the back of the team, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Qin Xishuang got the information. This dungeon has a side quest, and the reward is the [Black Tower Key]."
Wei Wei: "This is a good thing. Did Qin Xishuang tell you how to trigger the side quest?"
Gao Mengtang shook his head.
Qin Xishuang didn't clearly state the entrance to the side quest, but it was easy to guess the answer.
[Rule 17]: The abyss area is extremely dangerous and will cause you to lose a large amount of mental value.
In a dungeon, the more dangerous the place, the more likely it is to receive a rich reward. He encountered Qin Xishuang by chance in the [Mysterious Sea Cave].
The entrance to the side quest is most likely the abyss area of the sea cave.
Gao Mengtang told Wei Wei his guess, and Wei Wei agreed.
"The [Black Tower Key] is a very generous reward for a side quest, and clearing it will cost you half your life. Please wait and see for a while, and don't act rashly." Wei Wei advised.
Gao Mengtang was thinking about something else: "Is it possible for a copy to have multiple branch copies?"
Wei Wei puffed leisurely, "It has something to do with the size of the map. The wider the map, the more branches there may be. This paradise is a little lacking. I estimate that there is only one branch."
In the system panel, the prerequisite task for super-high-speed transformation is: help [13-1028] find the brain.
I walked around the entire park, but I couldn't find any place that looked like the brain was hidden.
Then, the brother's brain is most likely hidden in the side copy.
"You are determined to pass the side quest, right?" Wei Wei stared at Gao Mengtang with disapproval.
"That's my brother."
Wei Wei pointed his pipe in the direction where Qin Xishuang disappeared: "Playboy has more information. He knows the entrance to the branch line, but he didn't go in. This means that the copy must be dangerous. Don't be so insolent."
Gao Mengtang understood this logic. Of course, he would observe for a few more days and wait for Qin Xishuang to go in and explore the way before he would take action.
The next day, which was the third day after entering the park, was uneventful. In the evening, the castle steward informed us that there would be a parade of floats at 19:00 tonight.
"Brother, you don't know how tiring it is to please the princesses. This is the first time I've pursued a girl, and I encountered such a hellish difficulty." He Lun returned to the bedroom, his arms drooping with exhaustion. "Not only do we have to serve them during the day, but the princesses also asked us to watch the parade with them at night!"
Hearing this, Gao Mengtang stretched out his arm and touched Gao Geng's metal arm.
His brother was still like half an NPC. When Gao Mengtang didn't talk to him actively, he would just stand aside and watch Gao Mengtang silently.
He Lun was still complaining: "Should I say that I really can't do anything with you, spoiled little princess. You didn't sleep at night to watch the parade. And you even asked me to help her get a seat in the first row."
"I want to watch the parade," Gao Mengtang said, "and I want to sit in the front row."
"Okay. I'll save a seat for you." Gao Geng's expression did not change, but he answered very quickly.
Heron: ...There's something weird.
He frowned and counted on his fingers. The princess wanted to see the floats and sit in the first row. Gao Mengtang also wanted to see the floats and sit in the first row.
So, Gao Mengtang is equal to a princess?
In the evening parade, a large number of NPC extras poured in, filling the park to the brim. The princesses and Gao Mengtang sat at the rattan tea table, with a newly erected flower umbrella over their heads. The players and Gao Geng stood in a row in the back row like attendants.
The other players' eyes drifted towards a certain player who was doing something special, intentionally or unintentionally.
Gao Mengtang had a thick white cloak on his shoulders. He held a cup of hot water and sipped it slowly, leaving the player with a furry back of his head.
The NPC prince, who was supposed to be courted by the player in every way, was standing behind Gao Mengtang, combing his curly hair with a small shell comb.
Everyone was stunned. This guy is also a player, right? How did he get the treatment of a princess?
As the float parade just began, a group of people in gorgeous clothes jumped and danced to the cheerful music.
Five minutes later, something was wrong with the "float".
The car that was supposed to be decorated with flowers, shells, jewelry and seaweed turned into a garbage truck filled with discarded circuit boards, gears and messy wires.
The performers also changed from handsome men and beautiful women in puffy skirts and tuxedos to robots on the verge of being scrapped.
The pleasant music disappeared, replaced by the harsh sound of metal friction and the rumbling sound of the engine.
The players looked at each other, bewildered. The princesses in the front row were dressed beautifully, smiling adorably, and clapping and cheering as usual.
"Not quite right," Wei Wei narrowed his eyes, "Based on my experience of having gone through dozens of dungeons, I think there will be a big problem."
At this time, Gao Geng supported Gao Mengtang's arm and said, "It's cold at night. I'll take you back to the castle to rest."
Gao Mengtang also thought the parade was strange. Just as he was about to get up and leave, he heard a strong wind blowing past, followed by the screams of players and NPCs.
A piece of iron plate came flying towards Gao Mengtang, but was blocked by Gao Geng's metal arm, deflected a little, and flew to the side, cutting off the heads of several NPCs.
The garbage float exploded.
It was like the ignition of all the explosives on the ship. There were loud explosions one after another. The flying iron plates were hurled everywhere, and the gears were shot towards the crowd like catapults.
"Protect the princess! Protect the princess!" the players shouted at the top of their lungs.
As soon as Gao Mengtang raised his head, Gao Geng pressed it down again.
"Don't move," Gao Geng touched the back of his brother's head, "It's not safe now."
His back was badly damaged, revealing a large piece of wire and a section of chrome spine. His metal left arm had several dents from being hit, and his right arm, made of flesh and bone, was torn and bleeding.
The sounds of metal rubbing against each other, the sounds of collision, and the chaotic crackling of electric currents reached Gao Mengtang's ears through Gao Geng's chest. His heart tightened.
"elder brother……"
There was a moment of silence around them, and the explosions stopped for a few seconds. The danger seemed to be over.
Bang!
Another explosion, more violent and more unexpected.
The grinding wheel flew over at a terrifying speed, and in the blink of an eye, it struck Scallop Princess's head right between her eyebrows.
The princess' body was still in the posture of running away, but her neck and head were split in half like a bloody bean.
System: "Scallop Princess is dead."
"One prince has become the dance partner of [000 Blind Man], one princess has become the dance partner of [207 Butterfly Fairy], and the remaining 5 princesses can be conquered. Come on!"
The coolness formed into small ice chips, covering the player's entire heart.
Of the remaining 10 players, 8 did not get a dance partner.
There are only 5 princesses left.
Among them, at least 3 people will not be able to complete the main task and will die in the copy.
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