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Chapter 284 - 4: Reinforcement

Chapter 284: Chapter 4: Reinforcement

Mr. All-known was enjoying his hot pot and happy water, looking nothing like a Transcendent of Daoism.

"[Great Wall] has asked me to assist you this time. I’ll prioritize your investigation. But that’s it - I can’t do much. Don’t involve me in the fights," he said.

Li Changhe knew he was an information trader and thought for a moment before asking, "What if someone uses you to investigate me?"

"I can’t show favoritism. Otherwise, there would be a risk of exposing you. Of course, I will conceal your identities. Nobody suspects this, if we weren’t classmates, I wouldn’t know you’re a [Player]. The best disguise is not supporting or protecting anything, just like when you first became [Players]. Be wary of everyone around you," Mr. All-known said. "Others don’t know Mr. All-known is part of [Great Wall]."

If it weren’t for the guarantee from someone within [Great Wall], Li Changhe won’t even wish to communicate with Mr. All-known.

As information traders, their abilities are indeed impressive. But their position is more like a completely neutral entity. Both [Players] and transcendent can find information from them.

Perhaps it was intentional, or maybe it had something to do with a compromise with [Great Wall].

In any case, the current situation was that from him, they could only get the information a bit earlier. There were no other special treatments.

As for those [Players] who wanted to know about [Uncle Eight-direction] and traded with Mr. All-known, he would not refuse and provide some information. Of course, it would be abridged.

"There are seven [Player Organizations] participating in the plan tomorrow, including you guys from [General Mountain]. I couldn’t find out who initiated the plan," Mr. All-known chuckles, "But based on our relationship, how could I not give you a little tip? I suspect it’s planned by a large [Player Organization]. They must be preparing some related tactics. So, you might want to abandon the idea of stealing their thunder."

"Can you ascertain the strength of the opposition?"

"They won’t be too weak. If it’s an alliance, they need to ensure their position. However, I don’t think any LV10 will join. Otherwise, too many LV10 gathered together would surely not be turned a blind eye to by [Great Wall]," Mr. All-known replied.

"That makes sense." He Feng took some time to reflect then said: "It’s the same deterrent as Li Ba’s identity. Like a diplomatic conference between countries, you surely wouldn’t bring a secret weapon."

"So, it’s unlikely to be six LV10 [Players] gathering illegally?" Li Changhe speculated.

"That’s for you to consider. I’ve informed you of everything I can do," Mr. All-known let out a burp, "If you want to get any information, contact me through [Friends] later. I’ll still charge, but I can give you a discount. Remember, from now on, you won’t get help from [Great Wall]. Be careful. Even though you’re an abnormal Extraordinary Soldier, I still consider you as one of us."

"Hehe, take your time leaving, don’t forget to pay the bill," Li Changhe waved him off.

Only when Mr. All-known had left did He Feng say: "This ’Hidden Pile’ is becoming more formal. Do you know about the pearl divers?"

Li Changhe glanced at him sideways.

In ancient coastal villages, gathering and selling pearls was the main source of income.

Due to the limitations of their technical level at the time, they had to rely on humans to dive into the sea to pry open clams, creating the profession of pearl divers.

Compared to men, women were more petite and could gather more pearls.

It was usually the husband who would stay on the boat and tie a rope around her. She would then dive alone to gather the pearls at the bottom of the sea.

According to legends, if the husbands of these pearl divers grew tired of them,

They would use pearl diving as an excuse to set out to sea, and once their wife dived into the sea, they would untie the rope and throw it into the sea.

When the pearl diver, loaded down with pearls, tried to pull herself back up using the rope, she would find that her husband had long since thrown the rope into the ocean.

He would sail away, with dancing white clouds above and the wide river below. Just another lost soul in the sea.

"Given your abstract analogy, am I the pearl diver right now?" Li Changhe thought for a moment and asked, "So, [Great Wall] is the one who throws away the rope?"

"Boundless and immeasurable, it really sounds similar," He Feng commented.

"Unfortunately, I’m not the type to be easily killed."

Li Changhe looked over his attribute panel and the [Equipment] he planned to use tomorrow.

[Uncle Eight-direction] [LV7: 220/1000] Game coins: 1531.

The two thousand game coins given by Luo Kai, along with the over five hundred game coins he originaly had.

It should have been over two thousand five, but now around a thousand had been used.

He had purchased [Materials] to enhance the Bird Beak Mask and the Nails.

The [Bird Beak Mask] just had a voice changing effect added. Nothing much notable.

[Sanction Nails]

[Type: Weapon]

[Quality: Rare]

[Effect 1: Armor Piercing Physical Damage]

[Effect 2: Fluid Ejection: Non-frontal impact triggers an ejection effect.]

[Note: A somewhat stubborn nail]

He made a [Blade Wool Cloak]

[Type: Armor]

[Quality: Rare]

[Effect: ’Black Sheepskin Blade’]

[A weapon can be ejected from the same body part once an hour. At most, forty weapons can be ejected, each existing for one second, with a maximum length of one hundred and fifty centimeters. Weapon cannot be separated from the cloak.]

[Note: Hedgehog-like defense with little offensive ability]

All these various pieces of hardware and drugs cost Li Changhe 1000 game coins. If the experiment of Bai Luohe’s [Symbiotic Covenant] is successful later, Li Changhe reckoned he’ll need to spend more money.

Given the Mountain Pattern Armor and Mo Blade can’t be used, Li Changhe could only enhance these backup equipments.

But looking at the fight with the poor ’Hidden Pile’ last night, it seemed sufficient. The tactics were very apt.

He had determined the tactics for his new alias, Xiao Shi. If it came to a real fight tomorrow, they wouldn’t easily be found out.

Actually, Li Changhe could have enhanced further. But after estimating the cost in his mind, he felt he would be too ruthless.

Originally, he had planned to bring Dog Brother out in the presence of everyone else, including Chen Guang et al. whose skills were all very high.

Li Changhe had originally intended to have them all gang up on Dog Brother.

Maybe they could tear off some body parts, take them apart for materials, or even take [Skills], or even [Sequence genes] from him.

But then, Li Changhe felt that it would be too inhumane to do so.

How could he beat Dog Brother, who was so adorable?

If he really did, Dog Brother would probably start cursing in human tongue.

"Even though I’m not a human, you’re really a dog!"

Upon further thought, Dog Brother already had it tough. He had traveled a long way to bite someone, only to be beaten each time. How unfair was that?

In a fit of anger, if the curse of the Tingdaros Hound were lifted, it would be a loss for him, Li.

"You see, Dog Brother, how nice I am, always considering your wellbeing. I even renounced the [Sequence Gene] I was about to get," said Li Changhe, a bit regretful.

"Quickly level up your Physique and take Dog Brother out for a walk," Li Changhe reminisced about the fun times. It was so exciting when Dog Brother chased after Hailing Mountain.

Meanwhile, in a strange, linear, and angular space,

Countless crimson eyes opened wide, as the Tingdaros Hound once again sensed a hint of anticipation and... nostalgia?

Dog Brother???

Have humans learned how to play like this? Okay, okay, I’ll eat you first next time!

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