My God Raising Game

Chapter 8 Xue Lingren!
The refined old man picked up the black cat, placed it on his lap, and stroked its head while listening to the servant's explanation.

Although both 'The Enchanted Dream Mirror' and 'The Headless Zen Temple' are rated five stars for difficulty, in my personal opinion, the latter is half a star more difficult!

Of course, this rating is not based on my personal opinion!

At the start of the game, you weren't calm enough, didn't actively participate, and were somewhat passive. You failed to quickly grasp the situation and even took a risk, acting as a pawn.

You sustained some minor injuries during this process.

In the end, you didn't bring back enough spoils.

Overall assessment: Your start wasn't perfect. With just a little less luck, you might have died!

Xue Lingren recalled her experiences in "Flowers in the Mirror," and that was indeed the case.

However, it was precisely because he was cannon fodder that he gained the upper hand, which can be considered a blessing in disguise.

Looking at the candidate for Speaker of the Centaur Palace, his combat skills are not as good as the others, but he firmly maintains control of the team through his wisdom, courage, and eloquence, without taking any risks for himself.

What's most astonishing is that he remained completely calm and emotionally unaffected throughout the face of bizarre and unknown taboo contamination. He either has an emotional disorder or possesses exceptional resilience.

In the end, he brought back more and more valuable spoils than you!

Lu Jiuling's willingness to worship Buddha and offer up his head is a huge plus!
His entire game involved no luck whatsoever; it was all skill!

[As an aside, to date, the 'Headless Zen Temple' has held 529 sessions, and he is the only one who has successfully completed it!]

[The total number of players who have completed the "Dreamy Mirror Flower Romance" level is twelve!]

"so smart?"

The refined young man was surprised.

He initially thought the boy was doomed, but now it seems there might be a glimmer of hope.
Do not!
That Chairman of the Sagittarius Palace will definitely not be defeated by a newcomer.

The woman in white was filled with emotion. Without this "bronze Buddha face," the high school girl's achievements would have been absolutely brilliant, earning them all a thumbs up and the title of "a dragon among men." But comparisons are inevitable.

"I can answer any questions you two may have, so don't waste your Paradise Coins on inquiries!"

The refined-looking old man smiled and said, "Would you like a cup of coffee?"

"whispering sound!"

The refined young man curled his lip; this old man, seeing their excellence, was already eager to invest first.

"Chairman Aquarius, you're not going to compete with me, are you?"

The refined old man was kind and gentle; his tone alone suggested that beneath the mask lay a benevolent face.

The woman in white raised her right hand, gesturing for the others to proceed.

"Thank you!"

Lu Jiuling stood up and said thank you, "No need for coffee!"

Xue Lingren seemed to have social anxiety and was not good at speaking. She simply followed behind Lu Jiuling, thanked him, and then lowered her head and fell silent.

"Let me first introduce the order of the gods!"

The refined old man spoke eloquently: "In fact, supernatural forces exist in our world!"

"By completing the ascension ceremony and igniting the flame of their soul, a person can step into the ranks of gods and become an extraordinary being!"

"Say no more about forbidden fruit!"

"This is a blind box that can produce 'miracles'."

"What are miracles? You can think of them as character skills in a game!"

"The power of extraordinary individuals lies in their ability to perform all sorts of unpredictable miracles."

The refined old man spoke in a gentle tone, and through his explanation, a supernatural world full of mysterious power unfolded before Lu Jiuling and Xue Lingren's eyes.

The refined young man listened for a while, and since it was all information he already knew, he said goodbye and left.

"An item that has come into contact with a divine transformation and has been corrupted by divinity has unexpectedly acquired mysterious and strange effects. Extraordinary people collectively refer to them as forbidden objects."

The refined old man looked at the bronze Buddha mask on Lu Jiuling's face: "Forbidden objects are very powerful, but using them carries a great risk of death."

"Because prohibited substances have a high probability of causing radioactive contamination, indiscriminately corroding everything!"

Lu Jiuling touched the bronze Buddha mask on his face, feeling a sensation similar to the suction cups on an octopus tentacle sticking to his skin.

"What kind of pollution does this stuff cause?"

Lu Jiuling had felt itchy on her skin and wanted to scratch it, but after a short while, she got used to it and actually felt quite comfortable, so she didn't want to take it off.

This could easily turn into pollution.

"do not know!"

The refined old man chuckled and said, "I am not a prophet!"

"The radiation pollution from many forbidden substances is unbelievable, bizarre, and terrifying; no one will know until it erupts!"

"In short, avoid using it if possible, and even avoid contact with it!"

Xue Lingren touched her trouser pocket, which contained a sachet—a trophy she had obtained from the ghostly young lady in the Dream Mirror Flower Romance.

"You two are very impressive. Among the rewards you received are all the magic potions needed to advance to any extraordinary profession at Sequence 9. I suggest you don't rush to choose!"

The refined old man shared his experience: "Some professions are very demanding, but they may not be suitable for you!"

"In short, just learn more about it first, and complete the ascension ceremony before the next God Game begins!" Lu Jiuling and Xue Lingren listened very attentively, and if they had paper and pen, they would have liked to take notes.

The refined old man, like a conscientious teacher, explained the basic information about this mysterious world to the two of them in great detail.

This process took more than an hour.

"Alright, you can digest this slowly!"

The refined old man stood up, glanced at the white-clad mature woman, then picked up his black cat and leisurely walked towards the Libra Palace's heavenly staircase: "I should go back and feed the dogs and water my flowers and plants!"

"Thank you, sir!"

Lu Jiuling and Xue Lingren quickly got up to see them off.

Do you think he's a good person?

The woman in white suddenly spoke.

Lu Jiuling and Xue Lingren exchanged a glance and remained silent.

"Young Master, as a fellow newcomer, you are more talented than her, but you are not as lucky as her!"

Because Lu Jiuling was wearing a bronze Buddha mask, the white-clad mature woman simply called him Little Buddha: "She is the Speaker, and only faces the pressure brought by the God Game, while you, you also have to face the Speaker of the Centaur Palace as a competitor!"

"Because you are the alternate speaker, he will definitely kill you to prevent you from replacing him!"

The woman in white waited for Lu Jiuling to ask for help, but he remained silent and showed no sign of fear or anxiety. She was as still as a mountain or a deep pool, without any ripples.

Is he just slow-witted and has a slow reaction time? Or is he really good at handling pressure?
The white-clad woman was speechless. She disliked the chairman of the Centaur Palace, and given Lu Jiuling's outstanding achievements, she wanted to help him out and do him a favor. However, his coldness greatly diminished her interest.

"That Centaur Palace Speaker is a Sequence 8 transcendent. Good luck to you!"

The woman in white left.

Click! Click!
Her high heels made a sexy and alluring sound against the bluestone floor, and every step seemed to touch the hearts of men.

Seeing that the 'Little Buddha' sitting opposite her remained unmoved and had no intention of asking the white-clad lady for help, Xue Lingren remembered the lady's kindness in reminding her not to say those three words and took the initiative to persuade her.

You should take the initiative to make amends!

Xue Lingren's voice wasn't loud: "If we don't chase after them now, it will be too late!"

"I don't want to owe her a favor!"

Lu Jiuling sighed. The refined old man had spoken up first, and the information he provided was all basic and worthless, but he was being asked to ask that intellectual and sophisticated woman for help...

Lu Jiuling couldn't bring himself to speak.

He's never asked anyone for a favor in his entire life!
"..."

Xue Lingren never expected this boy to be so arrogant at heart!
Yes!

The two characters for "asking for help" are very simple to write, with only nine strokes, but saying them requires setting aside one's dignity.

Even if things don't go well, you should at least put on a smile!

Xue Lingren recalled her childhood when her mother would send her to her father's house to ask for living expenses, and her stepmother would always take a long time to open the door.

When Dad took out the money, he was reluctant and kept grumbling.

"sorry!"

Xue Lingren lowered her head, sensing that this boy might have had unpleasant experiences in the past.

"What are you apologizing for?"

Lu Jiuling was puzzled.

Xue Lingren was not fond of talking, so the council hall fell silent.

The wind blew by, bringing no life from nature, only a lonely echo!

Lu Jiuling originally intended to chat with this high school girl for a few minutes, but then he thought that she was also a newcomer and could not possibly have any valuable information.

Moreover, as an alternate speaker, he might be out of a job next time, and people might not want to waste their breath on someone who is doomed.

"goodbye!"

Lu Jiuling smiled and waved his hand, "Let's go home and figure it out ourselves."

However, after taking a few steps, Lu Jiuling turned back, took out all the money he had looted from the corpse, and stuffed it all into Xue Lingren's hands.

"Keep going, live on!"

Lu Jiuling smiled.

"I do not want!"

Xue Lingren quickly refused, but the other party completely ignored her!
She wasn't used to the back-and-forth of polite exchanges, so she clutched the hot potato of money tightly and watched the boy walk toward the ladder to heaven.

Soon, the figure disappeared.

"Good luck!"

After offering her sincere blessings, Xue Lingren squatted down, hugged her knees, and gazed at the palace gate in the distance, its outline still faintly visible despite being shrouded in mist, and murmured a word.

"This time..."

Am I all alone again?

(End of this chapter)