Three Towers Game

Chapter 394 Deep Binding
The place of reception.

Wen Xishu has completed his mission and ended his journey ahead of schedule. He doesn't know how things are going with the old principal, but dealing with Huang Quan should be a piece of cake.

It was a rare opportunity to climb the Ludo Tower, and the red Ludo was particularly excited this time. It didn't have any of its usual strange laughter quirks, so we got straight to the point:
"Please stay."

Wen Xishu glanced at the three of them:
"Why don't you all move out? You can't provide any valuable information. Staying here isn't going to be a place where we can all just talk about feelings, is it?"

“We have intelligence! Whatever you want to know, we will tell you everything we know!” said the red-headed thug.

White desire immediately added:

"The same goes for the Desire Tower side."

The black-haired monster said:

"The same goes for the Ghost Tower!"

Having recognized Wen Xishu's potential, the three leaders discussed the matter and decided that it was their duty to restore the glory of the guides!
In fact, Wen Xishu knew that the guide was valuable.

After all, the Heart-Questioning Gate felt more like a ritual to Wen Xishu, while the guides were real living beings, and there were indeed some questions that needed to be asked of them.

However, Wen Xishu chose to keep him hanging on, continuing his manipulative tactics on one hand, and on the other hand, he didn't really have any pressing questions he needed to know. Or rather, the question hadn't arisen yet.

Don't be fooled by the Three Towers' eagerness; the old "I won't say anything" mentality is gone. If you try to ask them about the origins of the Three Towers and the core secrets of the Three Towers Corporation...

Even if they knew, they probably wouldn't easily talk about it.

"Oh, I see. Then you can wait for our notification."

Wen Xishu didn't say much. He was eager to know the impact of the exclusive mission on Tang Rui, so he went to the Heart-Questioning Gate.

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……

In the chaos, the voice became much softer.

[It's you again. First question: If I told you that there's a limit to the number of times each bunker resident can complete this upgrade mission, would you still choose Tang Rui without hesitation?]

it's me again?
It seems that returning from the Tower of Slaughter to the Land of Guidance was somewhat unexpected for Wenxin Pass.

Wen Xishu also noticed the implication in the words: a limit on the number of times?

So, these exclusive quests aren't triggered every time you raise a character's affinity to 100%? And even if they are, not all of them can be completed.

Wen Xishu thought for a moment:

"meeting."

Even if you encounter someone with higher initial aptitude than Tang Rui, would you still be willing to give the upgrade quest to Tang Rui? Your tower-climbing journey has only just reached the fiftieth floor. You will also encounter many beings that all the constellations are striving to acquire.

"Yes," Wen Xishu replied with a single word.

I don't understand, is Tang Rui really that important to you?

Wen Xishu did not answer the question directly:
"Since the choice has already been made and cannot be changed, there is no need to dwell on it."

Is Tang Rui important to you?

The same question was asked twice.

Wen Xishu thought for a moment and concluded that it was probably during that rainy night when they shared drinks and learned about each other's experiences that two people who were not loved found common ground with each other at that moment.

"important."

[If I told you that your next mission would involve encountering an extremely talented being, and that triggering an ascension would change the course of the Three Towers War, but obtaining this mission would require revoking your actions in the Tower of Slaughter, would you be willing?]

Wen Xishu did think about it seriously for a moment, but the process was very short. He shook his head and said:
"I don't want to."

I've verified how important she is to you. You're more honest with others than with yourself, which might be a good start.

[One last question: Do you hope that your destiny will intertwine more deeply with hers?]

Wen Xishu did not hesitate this time:
"That would be great."

[The Q&A session is over. I'm looking forward to your next performance.]

Wen Xishu didn't expect the process to be shorter than he had imagined. This time, the test of conscience seemed quite swift and efficient. Logically speaking, the fewer questions there are, the less reward there will be.

Wen Xishu immediately said:
"Wait, this is a reserved part. You asked me, so I should ask you too. Please answer me, is there really a limit to the number of times you can perform an upgrade mission?"

In fact, there was no reserved step, but the "Questioning the Heart" did answer this question:
Yes. There are only four upgrade attempts, and many people don't even get the fourth one. You can think of it as normally only having three chances.

This time, the ordeal of questioning one's conscience is truly over.

Wen Xishu quickly left that chaotic area.

When he returned to the Land of Guidance, he began to examine his gains from this round.

[Code name: Wenxi Tree.]

[Slaughter Tower Level: 29. Kill Point Cap: 460.]

[Tower of Mystery Level: 57. Magic Resistance: 144 points.]

[Tower of Desire Level: 56. Luck Value: 140 points.]

[Tower strength remaining: 31 points.]

Number of sequence slots: 9.

Nothing has changed. The maximum kill value, the level of the Slaughter Tower, strength, speed, and stamina are all unchanged.

This made Wen Xishu somewhat dissatisfied.

"That damn tower raider."

That's it? Although this mission wasn't difficult, and it felt more like an opportunity for old friends to meet up with Luta, it shouldn't be treated so perfunctorily, right?

Soon, Wen Xishu discovered a permanent item in her inventory that did not take up inventory slots.

Fate Intertwined - Tang Rui

Upon inspection, only this one item appeared in the entire panel of Wenxi Tree.

The description of this thing is very simple:
[Effect 1: When Tang Rui kills and devours other creatures on the Three Towers battlefield, in addition to gaining the original growth value, she will also receive a portion of bonus growth value. This bonus growth value will increase the item owner's Tower of Slaughter experience points.]

"It was just a joke, it's alright now."

Wen Xishu beamed with joy; he was finally satisfied.

More than just satisfied, it was a pleasant surprise.

He finds it difficult to balance the Ghost Tower and the Slaughter Tower. Although climbing the Ghost Tower can also grant him power, it's all done through bizarre means. He can't acquire the most basic attributes like strength, speed, and physical fitness.

Now it's become an idle game.

As long as Tang Rui kills enemies in the real world, she can also gain some shared experience points.

In other words, the more ruthless Tang Rui's killings are, the more she grows.

Even without climbing the Tower of Slaughter, you can still gain experience points.

This is equivalent to Tang Rui helping herself climb the Tower of Slaughter.

This reward utterly shocked Wen Xishu.

"That's what a reward should be like!"

Jiang Ling's complex, lingering, and bloodthirsty gaze quickly flashed into his mind. Could Tang Rui's evolutionary journey be bloodier than he imagined?
The surprises aren't over yet.

[Effect 2: Each time you successfully complete the Tower of Horrors challenge, it will have a positive impact on Tang Rui based on your completion rate. Effect unknown.]

[Effect 3: Tang Rui can comprehend powers outside the sequence.]

It has to be said that the rewards for the upgrade mission are truly amazing.

No wonder it's limited to four times, and according to the description of the Heart-Questioning Gate, the fourth time might require unlocking certain conditions. Now, Tang Rui's future potential is immeasurable.

She will definitely be a powerful figure who can influence the course of war single-handedly in the future.

Wen Xishu began to recall the other people in her mind.

The An Family Brothers, Jennifer and Jack, Hitomi Morita and Yuki Akiyama, Master Lingqing, Liu Jianxin, Charlie...

Among these people, there was indeed no one who could help him advance in rank; after all, only Tang Rui had received the invitation from the letter.

It's clear that for some things, you need to empathize to gain the other person's approval.

Of course, you can probably also get letters in the Tower of Ruth, since you can also increase your favorability in the Tower of Ruth.

At this moment, Wen Xishu is essentially a card master who possesses multiple cards. He can choose to upgrade a card in his hand, transforming it into a powerful card that can influence the outcome of the game.

Of course, you can also choose not to upgrade it, and wait until you draw that god-tier card before upgrading it to a unique top-tier card.

This excited Wen Xishu. He was tired of climbing the towers at the previous Three Towers Company, having actually spent thirty days there.

But now, after climbing the Tower of Slaughter once, Wen Xishu's addiction to climbing the Tower of Ghosts has returned.

Only by encountering more stories and meeting more people can one become crucial on the Three Towers battlefield in the future.

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The real world, Windy City.

This city, located on the border of Longxia territory, was once a refuge for many Longxia people.

Although the city is full of monsters, these monsters obey the commands of a small number of powerful beings.

Wind City is a peculiar city. Half the sky above it is stained crimson by a blood-red mist. One can imagine that there are probably more than one red house here.

But this place can also accommodate many refugees.

However, since the Three Towers Battlefield is a battlefield, whether a place can maintain peace depends on its strength.

The Windy City has experienced many invasions, but they have all been repelled by the various red houses.

Over time, like many other "harmonious cities," people have come to accept that there are certain rules governing this place, and that some powerful monster is enslaving humanity.

There are many such cities, which can be considered special areas in the post-apocalyptic era.

Every city has its own "city lord." These city lords are the rulers among rulers; some are powerful independent individuals, while others are dependent on certain constellations.

They are all the most powerful monsters.

It is precisely because of their existence that these cities are not as chaotic as Toe or Moen.

Through their own efforts, or the power bestowed by the constellations, they eliminated all chaos and began a reign that, while perhaps distorted and bizarre, was nonetheless full of order.

No one would easily challenge these existences.

But there are exceptions.

Today, a somewhat unfamiliar face suddenly appeared in Fengcheng.

Tang Rui.

Unlike the Tower of Slaughter, the timeline of the Three Towers Battlefield is later. In the Three Towers Battlefield, Tang Rui had already arrived in Wind City long before.

She even helped Wind City defend against several monster invasions. Everyone in Wind City held the woman with the seven-colored feathers in awe.

Tang Rui can be considered the city's earliest guardian. There are many red houses in Wind City, but Tang Rui seems to be the one with the highest authority granted by the city lord.

The public is familiar with Tang Rui.

But this time, Tang Rui looked different.

She enveloped herself in black mist, preventing her vibrant feathers from being revealed. It was as if... she had put on a black trench coat.

She now had something else in her hands—a suitcase.

It was clearly an ordinary box, but strangely enough, when Tang Rui carried it on the streets of Fengcheng, everyone was instinctively afraid.

People are unfamiliar with Tang Rui's new look.

In fact, Tang Rui herself felt like a stranger to this person. She could sense that her past had been altered, and this suitcase had been added to it. She also gained many more memories. This made her feel very happy.

The ascension quest that takes place in Luta has surprisingly affected reality.

But the others were bewildered, having never seen Tang Rui with such a look before.

Yes, the black trench coat, the black briefcase, and the long hair made Tang Rui look like a cold-blooded assassin.

She seemed to be on her way to carry out a secret assassination mission.

Tang Rui is preparing to leave Fengcheng.

Soon, people noticed that Tang Rui was carrying a suitcase, as if she was about to go on a long trip.

"Are you... are you going out?" someone finally mustered the courage to ask.

Although it's a terrifying red house, and although various strange creatures coexist harmoniously within Wind City... humans still face the risk of death.

Moreover, Tang Rui is a formidable fighter when facing invasion.

The person asking the question was a representative of the ordinary people in Wind City.

Tang Rui nodded:
"I've recently had some realizations, and I need to go out and gain some experience."

The human representative said with difficulty:
"But...but Lady Tang Rui, if you leave...we might be invaded..."

Tang Rui said calmly:
"The current Wind City is no longer easily invaded."

"Moreover, I suddenly realized something: instead of waiting for others to invade Wind City, we should invade them first. I need to create bloodshed, lots and lots of bloodshed."

"He helped me in the past, so I will help him in the future."

The human representative didn't understand that sentence, but he understood the next one—

"I will invade them before they invade Wind City."

After saying that, Tang Rui left.

Tang Rui's figure shrouded in black mist, and the briefcase exuding an immense sense of oppression...

It sent chills down the man's spine.

He had a feeling that this was a woman capable of unleashing a bloodbath. Her strength seemed to have increased even further than before.

She is about to unleash a massive carnage.

Wind City never actually had any intention of invading other cities. Humans didn't live particularly well here, but they could at least survive, and that was enough.

In such an apocalyptic world, to be able to live without being enslaved is already an extremely good thing.

No one ever thinks about how long the apocalypse will last, or whether one day those cities overrun by monsters can be reclaimed one by one. Or whether those bizarre rules can be eradicated at their root.

It's as if people never thought that once they entered Wind City, they would leave it again, because the outside world was too terrifying.

As someone who had fled from Longxia, he knew very well the terror of that "god" when he went mad.

However, what is even more terrifying in the eyes of this human representative is that when the Red House domain is fully activated, a huge blood-red cloud will appear above their heads.

Tang Rui also had it on her head.

It is the aura of these red houses that creates the blood-red sky of Wind City.

As Tang Rui left, a huge red cloud began to slowly move. Unlike other red clouds, golden arcs of electricity rolled within that red cloud.

(End of this chapter)