Ten Thousand Ways To Eliminate Players
Chapter 46: Player 046 Public Enemy

Chapter 46: Player 046 Public Enemy

Standing in the room on the second floor, the City Lord looked down at the training ground where the players were sweating profusely, her expression somewhat complex. "They are indefatigable, revive after death, and progress at a rapid pace. A group of people like this, if put to use for the nation, would be a blessing to the kingdom and a stroke of luck for the common people. Unfortunately, these people are indecisive; you can never truly trust them."

Lin Bai looked down, seeing Crispy Rice, Sticky Rice, Bitter Melon Vine, Not Settling For Less, Lazy Cancer Endless, Well Does Not Move, and so on.

Players he had once seen in front of the Chef’s Divine Food Stall were all here.

They wore uniform attire. Under the guidance of the instructors, some sat cross-legged practicing their Inner Strength, some practiced chopping with swords, while others meticulously practiced their boxing techniques.

The players were full of life and spirit, but the faces of the instructors were filled with fatigue. The NPCs, after all, could not keep up with the energetic players.

"City Lord, what are they training?" Lin Bai asked.

"Standard Martial Arts from the army," the City Lord replied. "I am not foolish enough to pass down the real good stuff to them. However, even if it’s the army’s Martial Arts, their progress is phenomenal. In less than a day, their performance is already equivalent to that of a recruit who has trained in the army for four to five months. Their movements and techniques are meticulous, as if carved out of a mold; none of them are out of form. It’s simply inconceivable."

You haven’t even sent them out to do missions and slay monsters! Lin Bai complained inwardly. When that time comes, their performance will be even more astonishing!

Looking at the City Lord beside him, Lin Bai gained a clearer understanding of the top-tier Martial Power in this world.

He had consumed the Spirit Fruit, so he was still full of energy. The City Lord also appeared to be only in her thirties. Having spent the whole night chatting with him, she hadn’t even yawned once, which was enough to confirm her profound Cultivation Level.

I wondered how she compared with Daoist Priest Qingfeng.

However, Lin Bai had no intention of testing the City Lord’s martial prowess, nor did he even want to ask about it. They had finally reached an agreement to build Broken City. Betraying any weakness related to Martial Arts could render all negotiations vain.

Only by acting as if this were commonplace could he maintain the image of a mysterious expert in the City Lord’s eyes.

When the ’Heavenly Remnant Collection’ truly spread, it would be his real harvest time. He wondered what exactly the Immortal Techniques in this world were. Daoist Priest Qingfeng, who could only use the Shield Armor Talisman, was ultimately just a small fry in the Novice Village. Above him, there were Return to Dragon View and the Heavenly Dao Sect, which sounded very impressive. He wondered when the Everything Has Shortcomings System would reward him with Immortal Techniques. Always being rewarded with Martial Arts and Inner Strength didn’t give him a sense of security in this world...

"What is Mister Lin thinking about?" Xu Longyun asked.

"I’m wondering what this world will eventually evolve into," Lin Bai said with a smile.

The City Lord glanced at Lin Bai, then fell silent. After a moment, she said, "Mister Lin, do you want to see Lao Mi?"

"Yes." Lin Bai nodded affirmatively. Now that he was a distinguished guest of the City Lord’s Mansion, was there a better opportunity to build his big brother’s confidence?

「A short while later.」

The team chat voices of Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice could be heard approaching from outside.

"Old Lao, what do you think the City Lord wants with us?" Sticky Rice asked.

"Who knows? Hopefully, it’s to assign a mission," Crispy Rice replied. "Gaining Experience Points purely by training is too slow."

"I also don’t know who the boss of Chef’s Divine Food Stall is. That annoying guy suddenly pushed everyone here. My hidden class isn’t fun anymore," Sticky Rice said. "What’s most annoying is that these guys even isolate us. Is it really necessary in a game?"

"Don’t overthink it. They believe they’ve struck a bargain, but they probably don’t know they’ve already left a bad impression on the City Lord," Crispy Rice said disdainfully. "These NPCs are getting smarter and smarter. Do they think this is like the old games? The City Lord summoning us personally proves she values us more."

"The most impressive is definitely Dumbelldore. He truly plays the game with flair," Sticky Rice lamented. "He sparked a storm in Jiamucheng using a modern marketing approach. I can’t fathom how his mind works. I’m definitely getting his autograph tomorrow."

"Yeah, who would have thought such a real pro was hiding in Jiamucheng," Crispy Rice agreed. "There’s no denying it. The boss of Chef’s Divine Food Stall is taking advantage of Dumbelldore. Giving him only a thirty percent share is utterly unscrupulous. If you ask me, Dumbelldore should kick the boss out and go it alone."

"That boss won’t enjoy his freedom for much longer. Countless players are waiting for the open beta to take him down and get justice for Dumbelldore. Why should players be exploited by NPCs?"

Dumbelldore, a master player? Chef’s Divine Food Stall’s thirty percent share? They even want to take me down...

This explosive conversation made Lin Bai’s eyebrows twitch repeatedly. He finally understood why Dumbelldore had started acting so strangely after going offline.

It turns out this fellow not only usurped my credit but is also after my business! What a rebellious disciple! If I don’t guide you back from this wicked path, I, your master, will take your surname!

The voices of Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice stopped outside the door.

Crispy Rice announced loudly, "City Lord, Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice have come as ordered."

"Come in," Xu Longyun said indifferently.

SQUEAK!

The door opened, and Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice walked in.

They stopped, about to bow to the City Lord. But as they looked up, their eyes fixed on Lin Bai’s face.

"It’s you?" Crispy Rice was startled; a wave of anger instantly surged through him. Before being captured by the Beggar Gang, he had sworn to tear the ’little brother’ who had misled him into a thousand pieces.

Now, seeing Lin Bai standing beside the City Lord, he hesitated.

"Indeed, it’s me." Lin Bai smiled and asked, "Big brother, how are you finding life in the City Lord’s Mansion?"

Crispy Rice suddenly thought of a possibility. "Did you help me become a Hidden Guard?" he asked doubtfully.

"Remember those beggars?" Lin Bai smiled at him, dropping a subtle hint.

Sticky Rice’s eyes shot wide open.

"It really is you!" Crispy Rice was immediately excited.

He had been wrong. The ’little brother’ was truly a hidden NPC, and he had genuinely stumbled upon a hidden quest line. This ’little brother’ had everything under control! You scumbags who ostracized me, you have no idea what amazing opportunities I’ve encountered!

"Crispy Rice, I am planning to assign you two a new task," the City Lord said calmly, glancing at the two of them.

"At your command, City Lord," Crispy Rice replied, standing at attention.

"You are the ones Mister Lin selected. I plan to send you to infiltrate the Beggar Gang as undercover agents," the City Lord stated, revealing their assignment as per her agreement with Lin Bai.

Crispy Rice’s eyes lit up. "Undercover?"

Sticky Rice looked somewhat upset. "A beggar?"

"City Lord, what are the specific tasks?" Crispy Rice looked at the City Lord expectantly. As long as it was a task, he didn’t care about his identity. Besides, his occupation entry still showed ’Beggar’!

Moreover, going undercover sounded very interesting.

"I can’t tell you for now," the City Lord said. "You will receive specific mission instructions once you have attained a certain level of influence within the Beggar Gang."

"I understand," Crispy Rice said, a knowing expression on his face. "I am willing."

"Old Lao, we finally became Hidden Guards. Why do we have to be beggars again?" Sticky Rice grumbled in a private message.

"We’re not just beggars; we’re undercover agents assigned by the City Lord! Who knows how great the rewards will be for completing this mission!" Crispy Rice replied in the private chat. "Didn’t you see that our ’little brother’ is here too? We’re the ones he chose. When we post our experiences on the forums later, we’ll be hailed as master players too! What’s a Hidden Guard compared to this? This is the *true* hidden class!"

"Alright then!" Sticky Rice agreed reluctantly.

Listening to their conversation, Lin Bai chuckled without a word.

"Your Hidden Guard status will be revoked," the City Lord declared. "Your duty is to climb up the ranks, using any means necessary. During this period, even if you return to the City Lord’s Mansion, your identities will not be acknowledged. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice responded in unison.

"Mister Lin will be your exclusive contact." The City Lord glanced at the two. "If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact him directly."

"Understood." Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice glanced at Lin Bai and nodded at him.

"Big brother, my public identity is Lin Bai, the owner of Chef’s Divine Food Stall," Lin Bai said with a smile. "However, during the mission, I hope you two will rely on your own abilities as much as possible. The more authentically you act like beggars, the better. The higher you climb, the more beneficial it will be for your mission..."

Hearing Lin Bai reveal his identity, Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice were stunned.

Crispy Rice switched to their private chat channel. "He’s Dumbelldore’s boss? The master player Dumbelldore?"

Sticky Rice sent in the private chat, "Old Lao, should we tell him he’s become public enemy number one among the players? He’s our sole contact; if players kill him, our mission is over."

Crispy Rice replied, "Not for now. It’s too complicated to explain at the moment. We’ll just help him if it becomes necessary."

Sticky Rice: "Mm."

"Any problems?" Lin Bai asked, his expression unreadable.

"No problem!" Although Crispy Rice looked at Lin Bai with a hint of pity, he still declared firmly.

"From now on, what is your profession?" Lin Bai asked.

"Beggars!" Crispy Rice and Sticky Rice answered in unison.

"Let me remind you one more thing: from now on, you are not pretending to be beggars; you *are* real beggars. Your words and actions must be identical to those of a beggar." Lin Bai gave them an encouraging glance and said with a smile, "If possible, I hope you become the Kings of Beggars..."

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