See the Law of Deception

Chapter 191 Inferiority and Arrogance

With Lu Jinzhao's encouraging tone, her previous affirmation of her attitude, and the fact that the topic had moved to an area she was more familiar with, Tian Lei's speaking speed gradually increased, and her expression became more lively.

"Based on the information I've gathered about the Death Platform, one thing is certain: it's almost impossible to completely avoid triggering the taboos of the ghosts within the platform."

"Whether it's the mission or the role we take in, it's highly likely that we'll directly trigger the ghost's taboos and be attacked by the ghost."

"I think the statement in this message that no one was spared refers to us passengers, not those people on the platform."

Lu Jinzhao nodded, looking at her expectantly. Tian Lei paused only briefly before continuing:

“I think that once we enter the platform, we are most likely to be of the evil bloodline mentioned in the information. As soon as we enter, the ghosts will target us.”

It wasn't hard to guess, but Lu Jinzhao still offered encouragement.

"The problem is, if the answer is this, then it's not the Death Platform. So even though I think it's highly likely that this will happen, the dangers inside the platform are definitely more than just these."

Tian Lei rambled on about her various possible crises and speculations, including but not limited to the people they would encounter on the platform who appeared to be alive but were actually dead, or how they would gradually die as the sins in their "bloodline" were slowly awakened.

“However, I have another idea.” She said, glancing at Lu Jinzhao. Seeing that Lu Jinzhao was gesturing for her to continue, looking quite expectant, she quickly said:
"It's also possible that after we entered, we didn't inherit that sinful bloodline."

At this point, her eyes lit up even more: "But all the other people on the platform, all the indigenous people, at least those we can come into contact with, are inheritors of that bloodline."

"Only the blood of our passengers is clean."

"And can clean blood be exchanged with sinful blood? Or sacrificed? Substituted? Anyway, anything goes, it's pretty much the same idea."

If they went inside, what difference would it be from a ginseng fruit falling into Pigsy's mouth?
“It’s not impossible.” Lu Jinzhao nodded in agreement.

"Right, given the train's quirky sense of humor, I think the possibility is quite high."

"You can think of so much just from the fact that no one survived. What about from other perspectives?" Lu Jinzhao continued to ask.

She had already considered most of Tianlei's thoughts when she saw the information about the Death Platform, but a few of them did give her new inspiration, which were angles and ways of thinking that she had not thought of.

This made Lu Jinzhao see her value and strengthened her resolve to become "friends" with Tian Lei.

"How should I put it?" Tian Lei's expression became hesitant.

"I think the platform name is very important; it's related to genetics, and it's definitely a very, very crucial piece of information."

"After entering the platform, we must investigate information about the term 'genetics'."

"At least we need to figure out what happened in that town, what exactly the hereditary sin is, that might be useful."

"Based on the information we have so far, what happened in that town seems to be a common theme in novels and movies, where the sins of one's ancestors are passed down to one's descendants. But in Death Platform, the truth is certainly not that simple."

"However, there is too little information available right now. Even if I were to give examples, I could come up with too many possibilities. Therefore, I do not recommend starting with this point and making too many assumptions at this time, as it may confuse your thinking."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Lu Jinzhao with some trepidation.

Lu Jinzhao suggested another perspective, but she said she didn't recommend considering it too much from another angle. Would this make Lu Jinzhao feel unhappy?
To Tianlei's relief, Lu Jinzhao once again agreed with her: "You're right, there are indeed too many possibilities. Too much speculation may lead to preconceived notions. We should save this important core for analysis once we get to the platform."

Tian Lei became excited again: "You think so too, right?" "Sometimes, I think some people are really stupid. They can't grasp the key points and waste time and energy on things that even discussion wouldn't yield answers."

As she spoke, she suddenly stopped, cautiously glancing at Lu Jinzhao's expression. Finding that the other party did not show any displeasure at her "outrageous remarks," she breathed a slight sigh of relief, but did not continue speaking.

Lu Jinzhao showed no outward signs of anything amiss, but he had made a new discovery in his heart.

It's quite subtle, isn't it, Tian Lei? Although she was very careful with her words, using phrases like "sometimes" and "some people," it didn't stop Lu Jinzhao from seeing the arrogance and contempt that existed in her heart.

Her seemingly timid, overly introverted, and troublesome personality is both her true self and a part of what masks her true inner thoughts.

She probably looks down on anyone she considers "stupid" and genuinely believes that there is no need to talk to such people.

Extremely self-centered.

Her request to meet with me was perhaps part of her observation process.

Let's see if this teammate is another idiot.

However, she had probably learned about "Lu Jinzhao" beforehand, and knew about her strange path to promotion and speed from other sources, thus gaining a basic understanding of her: this passenger named Lu Jinzhao was not simple.

First impressions matter.

After gaining a vague understanding, her unusually assertive behavior reinforced that vague understanding, leading her to place Lu Jinzhao in a position of equal or even more mysterious and powerful status than herself.

Her social anxiety and introversion are real; she may have some "lack of love," need recognition, and have some inferiority complex, but her arrogance and ego are also real.

She may not be able to refuse some ordinary requests, and may even seem easy to bully at times, but in essence, she doesn't care about anyone but herself, and at certain moments, she can be more indifferent and ruthless than anyone else.

To change this kind of person's perception, we must use stronger methods to break her arrogance and make her establish an "absolute" understanding: the person in front of her is absolutely superior to her in both strength and wisdom.

If her inferiority complex is triggered to mask her ego and arrogance, then Lu Jinzhao's significance to her will change, and the recognition and encouragement based on this will be more profound.

Lu Jinzhao's smile deepened slightly: "Now let's learn about each other's destinies."

Tian Lei's face showed genuine surprise: "Eh? This?"

She was somewhat inclined to refuse.

Few people know her destiny, and those who did speak of it died on the platform. The very few who do know are not talkative; she wouldn't actually want to exchange her destiny with her teammates unless absolutely necessary.
After all, her destiny is very obscure and extremely difficult to detect.

Sometimes, even when her teammates suggest exchanging information or discussing fate, she refuses and faces ostracism.

But Lu Jinzhao wouldn't give her a chance to refuse. [Tan Meng] emerged from Lu Jinzhao's collar, and in that instant, the aura of a ghost filled the small guesthouse room.

Tian Lei's wrist throbbed with pain. She tried to struggle, but found that she couldn't budge Lu Jinzhao at all.

"bring it on."

Lu Jinzhao spoke casually, but her smiling eyes firmly conveyed her thoughts: she would not allow this topic to be rejected.

(End of this chapter)