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Chapter 87 Breakthrough! Ji Yi's Clown Trick

Looking at the text displayed by the data eye, Ji Yi couldn't help but laugh to himself.

[8 of Hearts, the objective is to protect block A and eliminate the next opponent]

But he still pretended to be panicked:

"Hey! Stop messing around, I really am the 7 of Clubs!"

As he spoke, he hurriedly took out the cards he had on him.

The playing card was clearly the 7 of Clubs.

Brother Jiao Ying chuckled inwardly.

They tricked him out of it right away. Before, Ji Yi was rumored to be incredibly powerful, and I thought he was someone important.

So he activated his skill [Tracking Shadow] and deliberately sought out Ji Yi first.

Now it seems that this person isn't as capable as he appears.

No, there's also the possibility of disguise. After all, with 20 levels against 10 levels, the weaker party will naturally choose to appear stupid and weak as a protective shield, declaring themselves harmless.

However, Ji Yi's method of proactively exposing herself was very risky.

If it is indeed the latter, it means that he is not only intelligent, but also courageous.

No matter which possibility it is.

Ji Yi was ultimately not his target, and there was no need for the two to fight.

This instance uses a scoring system, with the final score based on performance. Randomly killing innocent people may not seem like a loss on the surface, but it actually harms the final rating and also affects the team's efficiency in finding the Joker.

After finishing his thought, Brother Foot Win put down his gun.

"Sorry, I was just bluffing you. I'm not the 7 of Diamonds. Okay, I have other things to do, so I'm not playing with you anymore."

After saying that, he stormed out the door.

Ji Yi scratched his head: "What does it mean that he took the door away?"

Three minutes later.

Ji Yi walked out of the restaurant and then realized where she was.

A large shopping mall.

Ji Yi is located on the eighth floor, which is full of restaurants and eateries.

The only difference from reality is that the mall is clearly open for business, yet it is completely empty.

Play a three-day battle royale game in such a space.

interesting.

Ji Yi found a pastry shop and added the cakes, bread, and other items in the shop to her inventory.

If it's a protracted war, food and water will be essential, and others will likely come too.

If it's about ambushing and killing someone.
It seems like a good choice.

However, Ji Yi has already revealed his harmless identity to Brother Jiao Ying, which is something to be careful about, so as not to arouse his suspicion.

"The first one I want to kill is the real number 7."

Regardless of what color that person is.

When a person dies, the game is over.

Ji Yi's situation would then be relatively safe.

The only problem is.

Spades and Hearts can be used to kill/protect specific suit points.

If you're unlucky, someone might happen to be aiming for a 7, which happens to be a different suit.

Then there will be even more troubles to come.

It was just a lie told at the beginning.

Then they have to use more lies to cover it up, endlessly, and it's very easy for them to be exposed.

Why call this instance "The Despicable Clown"? Let's just call it "The Humble Clown" instead.

"This is tricky. Let's take it one step at a time and find the number 7 first."

Arrive at the central courtyard.

The eighth floor is the top floor, where you can overlook almost the entire commercial building.

well.

Data Eye, Get to Work!
Player "Passerby A" is on the basement level, hiding in the bathroom.

"Gone?"

There are too many obstacles obstructing my view; I need to see you in person to give you more information.

Fine.

His gaze lingered back and forth.

[Player "Passerby B" was grabbing gold jewelry on the first floor; he looked very happy.]

Ji Yi: "."

What a genius!

Don't worry, he'll show himself soon.

Soon, a cheerful figure flashed by.

A monkey laughs as it flashes by.

[Passerby B, LV.15, has the 2 of Clubs as his card. By the way, he has a skill called "Money is Power".]

No wonder.

This skill allows you to gain strength by consuming gold and currency.

Although it's temporary, it's enough.

interesting.

Although Ji Yi had thoroughly studied the rules and even memorized many skills and items during her more than ten days of rest.

However, the combination and application of these things is quite complex.

Skilled players with exceptional abilities should be able to bring quite a few surprises.

Let's continue looking.

Ji Yi made eye contact with someone next to the atrium on the third floor.

[Drunken Wanderer, the strongest combatant in this instance, a hexagonal genius possessing both strength and wisdom, and perfect execution.]

[Danger Level: High]

His card is the 7 of Diamonds; he needs to collect 3 playing cards.

Ji Yi: "."

This is just great.

The fake Plum Blossom 7 can no longer be faked.

Of course, Ji Yi had another option: to turn around and kill Brother Jiao Ying.

The latter is simpler.

However, it's just a little simpler.

"There is still hope."

Ji Yi remained calm.

In the early stages of the instance, there is a barrier between players, as well as a pitifully thick barrier.

No one knew each other's identities.

For their own purposes, they often cannot openly reveal their identities and can only deceive others with lies.

Even the safest club cards still have to worry about players approaching them, wondering if they're going to kill their spade cards.

For the Joker, the more wary people are of each other and the more chaotic the situation, the more advantageous it is.

We must muddy the waters of this game and create a crisis of trust among everyone.

Ji Yi left the central courtyard.

Being stared at by Zui Wan Gu Hong is not a pleasant experience.

If it ends up in a situation where people are saying things like, "What are you looking at?" or "What's it to you if I look at you?", then it will only make us a laughing stock.

I recalled what had just happened.

I'm sure my expression wasn't unusual at the time; it was just the right amount of surprise and a little bit of awe, which is exactly how a newbie would react to a master.

[In fact, it was all a genuine expression of emotion; it wasn't an act at all.]

"."

Ji Yi began inspecting the eighth floor.

[Footprints left by Brother Footprints as he walked downstairs.]

There are no signs of human activity here.

Looks like we have to go down.

Instead of taking the escalator, Ji Yi chose to go downstairs through the emergency exit.

Da da da.

He walked briskly, and suddenly bumped into someone.

[Tang Hulu, a simpleton with good luck, 3 plum blossoms.]

"Brother Ji?"

Tang Hulu subconsciously took a few steps back.

He said, trembling slightly:

"Brother Ji, you're not here to kill me, are you?"

Ji Yi blurted out, "Of course not. I don't know what your card is. Even if I did, I'm the heart, and I don't need to kill anyone. Do you want to check?"

He made a gesture as if to take out his card.

However, he stopped very quickly after completing half of the movement.

"Wait a minute, although you keep calling me 'brother' in a friendly way, I don't think you're trustworthy."

Tang Hulu took a few steps back: "Brother Ji, don't try to fool me. Can we have a frank talk?"

The kid's pretty sharp; he's not that stupid.

The three-hour card-changing cooldown hadn't ended yet, so naturally he couldn't create a red heart.

Ji Yi smiled.

I had originally planned to trick him into becoming my "guardian," but it seems that plan has fallen through.

"Okay, I'll be honest with you, but I can't show you my points."

As Ji Yi spoke, she took out a deck of cards, mysteriously covering most of the cards to reveal a club symbol.

"See, plum blossom? Are you relieved now?" Tang Hulu nodded blankly.

"What if you're the Joker card?"

"Tsk." Ji Yi clicked her tongue. "Why so many questions? Get as far away from me as you can and die."

Ji Yi stepped aside and walked directly past Tang Hulu.

"No, no, no! Brother Ji, I was wrong. Let me show you my cards."

Ji Yi then turned her head and looked at Tang Hulu.

The latter took out the plum blossom 3.

"Um"

Ji Yi then slowly turned around and generously displayed her plum blossom number 7.

Tang Hulu was delighted:
"That's great, Brother Ji. We're so lucky. All we need to do is protect ourselves."

Ji Yi nodded: "Yes, we are all Plum Blossom players, so we only need to protect each other. In fact, if all Plum Blossom players spontaneously form teams, their survival efficiency can be improved."

Tang Hulu understood Ji Yi's meaning:
"That's right! We're all clubs, we can vouch for each other, and we can openly and freely reveal our identities. As long as we don't expose our points, the Spade Killer won't be able to find his target. When the clubs come together, our chances of winning are much greater!"

Ji Yi: "."

This kid is supposed to be pretty stupid, isn't he?

If you really play like that, what am I supposed to play?
Ji Yi poured cold water on his enthusiasm:
"That's too naive. Of course, others could have thought of that too, including the Joker. If he infiltrates our ranks and kills people, everyone will be in danger, the team will blame and suspect each other, and it will quickly fall apart from within."

The gourd withered instantly:
"Then what do we do?"

Ji Yi patiently guided him:

"Don't be too honest. This is a game of lying and deception. Honest people will suffer."

"So, what do you mean, Brother Ji?"

"Of course we're lying. We won't tell anyone the correct number and suit. For example, we can swap numbers. I'm at 3 and you're at 7, and then we'll just say any suit."

Tang Hulu seemed mysterious yet impressive.

He didn't bother to think carefully about the logic behind Ji Yi's words.

I just think that Brother Ji is indeed Brother Ji, he's really smart.

Ji Yi continued to teach:

"You don't need to worry that Spade players only recognize points when killing, because points can also be lied about. Unless the killer knows everyone's points, they won't target you based on your own account, understand?"

Tang Hulu's eyes grew increasingly adoring.

Even if you don't understand, just listen.

Brother Ji is amazing!

In the end, Ji Yi didn't even know what she was rambling on about, but she figured it was all just nonsense:

"In short, in this game of deception, to ensure your safety, you need to make the situation confusing and chaotic, so that the killer can't find the right target. As for the Joker card, you don't need to think about that. His task is to kill everyone, which means that his actions are very easy to expose. He can be killed by any unknown area-of-effect attack."

Tang Hulu listened attentively:
"Understood! Brother Ji, just tell me what to do!"

Ji Yi concluded:

"To outsiders, we swap points so our lies won't be exposed. As for suits, it doesn't matter. You're the 7 of diamonds, and I'm the 3 of hearts. No one can expose us except the Spade Killer."

"it is good!"

Tang Hulu finally understood!

This way, their identities won't be exposed, they won't be found out, and it might even make the Spade Killer hesitate.

A sliver of peace amidst the chaotic battle!
To snatch a sliver of hope amidst the intrigue and power struggles!
Brother Ji truly lives up to his name!
A plan he casually makes is a masterpiece of extraordinary talent!
Tang Hulu immediately did as instructed, deciding to publicly identify himself as the 7 of Squares.

Ji Yi continued to deceive:

"Next, we'll act separately. If you encounter a situation where you need to reveal your identity, boldly state the 7 of Diamonds. Except for the assassin who wants to kill the 7 of Clubs, it won't give you away in front of others. If they really suspect you and need you to prove yourself, just say that you were worried about being cheated, so you concealed one of the numbers or suits."

Finally, here's another piece of well-intentioned advice:

"Remember, you can only trust someone after you've seen their cards in person. Otherwise, you always have the right not to show your own cards, understand?"

"Ok!"

Tang Hulu was already full of confidence.

Ji Yi continued earnestly:

“I checked the eighth floor, no one’s there, but there are plenty of ingredients in the restaurant’s kitchen. You can collect them yourself if you need them. After all, this instance might last for up to three days. I’ll go down now and we’ll split up and exchange information when we meet again.”

"it is good!"

Tang Hulu was almost moved to tears.

"Brother Ji, be careful going downstairs, don't fall."

Ji Yi: "Understood."

"Brother Ji, be careful, you might run into a clown alone."

"understood."

"Brother Ji, I can't bear to part with him."

"Get lost, I have to go."

Tang Hulu watched Ji Yi leave.

He went up to the eighth floor.

Looking at the dazzling array of food stalls, my mouth is watering.

If possible, I really want to rush into a barbecue restaurant and have an all-you-can-eat beef and lamb buffet.

But that would take too much time.

Let's eat pre-cooked meals.

Arriving at a Chinese fast food restaurant, I went into the kitchen, where they cooked the meal kits and heated up the rice.

Then they took it to the store and ate it.

While eating, he muttered, "Strange, why is this shop missing half a door?"

I'm thinking about it.

A person walked in from outside the door.

He's very handsome, like Takeshi Kaneshiro.

I saw his ID:

"Drunk, I hold back the lone wild goose."

Tang Hulu was immediately startled.

He chose to act immediately.

They protected the bowl they were eating from.

Drunk and Lonely Goose: "."

"Don't be nervous, I won't kill anyone randomly."

Zuiwan Guhong spoke.

His voice was clear yet steady, giving people a sense of seriousness without losing its gentleness.

Tang Hulu remained on high alert.

He is currently level 13, while his opponent is level 20. Even if he is powerful enough to challenge opponents of higher levels, he still cannot defeat the terrifying number one in the Magic Tower.

Even if both sides can only exert 20% of their strength, there is not a single chance.

Drunkard, holding a lone goose, shook his head helplessly:
"If I really wanted to kill you, I would have just done it. Relax."

Tang Hulu revealed the bowl he had been protecting.

Drunk and Lonely Goose: "."

He sighed helplessly: "However, my mission may indeed require me to kill people."

These words made Tang Hulu nervous again.

The phrase "drunk, holding a lone wild goose" is actually quite precise.

He is the 7 of Diamonds, and the Diamond card only needs to collect the cards of the dead, not necessarily kill them himself.

Generally speaking, spades killing and diamonds picking up the body is a good combination.

"so."

The voice of the drunken lone goose said, "Tell me, what are your cards?"

Tang Hulu immediately replied, "Seven of Diamonds! I am the Seven of Diamonds!"

"?"

Zui Wan Gu Hong was clearly stunned.

He thought quickly.

'Is it just a random lie? But how can he accurately name the correct suit for a 7? Is it some kind of clown's ability?'

Drunkard, holding a lone goose, confirmed again:
"Are you sure? I said 7 o'clock, why are you also saying 7?"

Tang Hulu laughed heartily: "Haha, you're just trying to mess with me! I'm pretty sure you're not a 7! I am a 7, and a 7 of diamonds at that!"

"Don't believe me? I'll show you."

Tang Hulu made a gesture as if to reach for it, but stopped halfway:

"Sorry, I won't be fooled by your provocation until I see your cards."

Drunk and Lonely Goose: "."

Tang Hulu secretly felt smug:
'He's either trying to bluff me, or he needs a spade card to kill the 7 of clubs. Either way, I'll stick to the fact that I'm the 7 of diamonds and I'll be fine! He definitely won't dare to kill me!'

Just then, Zuiwan Guhong took out an epic-level longsword.

Tang Hulu: "???"

As if by reflex, he immediately drew a fine-quality sword.

Seeing this, Zui Wan Gu Hong said calmly, "You also use a sword, huh? Very good."

brush--

Ten seconds later.

Zuiwan Guhong found a "3 of Plum Blossoms" on Tang Hulu's body, but he couldn't figure it out.

Suddenly.

He recalled exchanging glances with a guy on the eighth floor in the atrium on the third floor.

Although the player IDs are too far away to be seen.

But Zuiwan Guhong had already memorized that person's appearance.

"Hmm, was it him who did this?"

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(End of this chapter)