Who invited the witch into the eerie game?

Chapter 68 The Art of Flesh and Blood

"Should we accept this mission?"

Cang Qiluo asked.

Serving VIPs—the temptation of this task is too great.

Cang Qiluo never even dared to dream of a bonus of 50000 pieces of flesh and blood.

Even if she gives Kong Yang, Ye Muyun, and Milton 10000 flesh and blood after completing the mission, she will still have 20000 flesh and blood left.

With bonuses from other regular tasks and a monthly salary of 5000 flesh and blood, she will become the richest woman in Smile Square.

At that time, leaving Smile Square will be a matter of minutes.

She had never felt this way before.

Most importantly, after the previous missions, Cang Qiluo realized something.

All the tasks refreshed at the service desk, regardless of whether the bonus is high or low, carry hidden dangers that the users are unaware of.

In addition, Cang Qiluo noticed that some of the seemingly simple tasks were actually traps set by Smile Square for these players.

In that case, why not just choose a task with a higher bonus and get it done in one go?

"It's not that I don't want to take this mission."

Kong Yang said, "But if we accept this mission, what will happen to the other time-limited missions?"

"The task description specifically states that the task of receiving VIPs has the highest priority. As long as you accept and execute this task, it's okay to abandon all other tasks."

Cang Qiluo pointed to a supplementary clause in the mission and said.

This way, they wouldn't overlook the troubles of other tasks, but the four of them were still hesitant about whether to accept them or not.

"Since it won't be affected by other tasks, I think I should accept it."

Kong Yang said, "As everyone just saw, no matter what the mission is, the risk is very high. My suggestion is to split into two groups of two people each, with two people carrying out the mission and two people providing support nearby."

"Even if any problems arise, we can provide timely assistance and minimize the danger."

After a moment's thought, the group agreed that it was feasible.

However, everyone could see through Kong Yang's ulterior motives in making this suggestion.

"Who wants to team up with me?"

Cang Qiluo said calmly.

To get a commission, she definitely needs to be in the team.

As for the risks she would face after accepting the mission, Cang Qiluo had already thought them through.

However, she wasn't entirely without confidence.

First, judging from the wording used when issuing the task at the Smile Plaza service desk, Su Xiaoshuang is an extremely terrifying presence. The mall is terrified, fearing that Su Xiaoshuang might do something if she gets upset.

As for what it could be?

Cang Qiluo had some guesses in her mind.

The fires at so many clothing stores in front of the Smile Plaza were probably caused by Su Xiaoshuang.

Why do I say that?

When she escaped from the movie screen, Cang Qiluo saw Su Xiaoshuang.

However, she didn't see any fear on Su Xiaoshuang's face, but rather pleasure. Su Xiaoshuang seemed to be enjoying their "performance" in the movie.

The eerie atmosphere of Smiling Square is such that none of its inhabitants are unafraid of those flames, and Su Xiaoshuang's fearlessness proves this point.

Furthermore, Su Xiaoshuang did not kill them immediately after seeing them.

This is different from the usual eerie bosses.

Normally, when players encounter a strange boss in the game, they either fight or die.

However, Su Xiaoshuang did not.

Furthermore, Cang Qiluo saw signs of social anxiety in Su Xiaoshuang's behavior.

This gave her greater confidence in taking on the task.

For people with social anxiety, as long as you maintain a certain distance and have absolutely no malicious intent, there shouldn't be any problems.

"I'll team up with you."

Ye Muyun said.

He originally thought he was confident he could become the mall manager.

However, what happened at the movie theater gave Ye Muyun a certain understanding of Cang Qiluo's madness.

Since Cang Qiluo accepted the mission without hesitation, it means she already had a plan in mind.

Teaming up is a safe bet.

As for Kong Yang's petty thoughts, Ye Muyun sneered inwardly, completely unconcerned.

"In that case, Milton and I will be in a team, ready to provide backup at any time."

Kong Yang said.

At the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Teaming him up with Cang Qiluo to face the terrifying BOSS Su Xiaoshuang in the bizarre game is too difficult.

"Let me explain the task reward distribution in advance."

Cang Qiluo said, "After completing the mission, each person will receive 10000 units of flesh and blood. Is that alright?"

"no."

Kong Yang, Ye Muyun, and Milton said.

"Okay, let's get to the details."

Cang Qiluo looked at the pink-haired witch on the mission map, took a deep breath, and said, "The details discussion is over, let's begin immediately."

Su Xiaoshuang is shopping at the mall.

To be honest, the experience in this shopping mall is a bit strange.

Because, so far, she hasn't seen many shop assistants or staff.

She could go to any store and take the goods and money without any objection from the strange monsters.

Apart from automated facilities like vending machines, she doesn't have to pay a single penny.

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It was really awesome.

If these things weren't supernatural objects, she really wanted to pick some to keep.

"It doesn't seem like it's impossible—"

Su Xiaoshuang looked at a jewelry store and wondered whether she should go in and take a few pieces.

However, from another perspective, these jewels may be imbued with some kind of eeriness, and bringing them to Earth could trigger some kind of catastrophe.

According to data from Bureau 725, many of the regional anomalies that occur on Earth are caused by the loss of control of strange objects brought out from eerie games.

After thinking about it, she gave up on the idea.

Su Xiaoshuang continued walking forward, and as she walked, she came across a bookstore.

The bookstore's decor was so abstract that she didn't know what words to use to describe it.

However, Su Xiaoshuang is certain.

If this bookstore were located on Earth, it would definitely attract a large number of online celebrities to visit and film videos.

Su Xiaoshuang walked into the bookstore carrying the magic book, hoping to see if there were any special books there.

Upon entering the bookstore, the first thing you see is a variety of bestselling novels.

This is very similar to what happens on Earth.

Su Xiaoshuang glanced at it casually and found it difficult to comment.

The Vampire Count Falls in Love with Me, Who Has Tentacles in Her Mouth

After the divorce, I took half of my ex-husband's eyeballs.

Flash Marriage: I Eat the CEO, the CEO Eats Me

After my rebirth, I made the Duke CEO turn into tentacles to accompany me.

In addition, there are other novels rich in plague: *The Cry of the Rotting Nest*, *The Asphalt Angel*, *The Wall of Flesh*, *The Underground Stomach*, and *The Flesh Proliferation Protocol*.

Looking at these book titles, Su Xiaoshuang fell silent.

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She felt that her mind had been polluted in an unimaginable way.

The most outrageous thing is that these books are labeled as bestsellers here, which is terrifying.

Su Xiaoshuang skipped over the novels and continued walking inside.

Here, she saw many educational supplementary books.

Books with equally alarming titles include, for example, the 10cm-thick "Hell Question Bank That Will Be Eaten If You Don't Finish It".

It seems that no matter what world you're in, you have to endure some hardship to learn.

Unless you're a genius.

"This is it."

After taking a few more steps, Su Xiaoshuang stopped.

"Psionic Pollution," "A Study of Psionics and Magic," and "Can We Replace Psionics with Magic?"

Su Xiaoshuang picked up a book and began to read.

She currently only has one copy of "The Holy Scripture of Light," the contents of which are too profound and confusing to read.

It's somewhat like a classic scene from a novel: a novice cultivator obtains a classic text by an emperor. He recognizes most of the characters, but when they are put together, he doesn't understand them at all.

Su Xiaoshuang considered herself quite lucky; she had somehow learned the Light Purification Technique and gained some ability to protect herself.

However, I don't understand what happened next.

Therefore, she urgently needed some basic knowledge to explain magic.

You can refer to some books related to psionics, since you're already here.

Ten minutes later, Cang Qiluo, Ye Muyun, Milton, and Kong Yang arrived at the book section.

As planned, Cang Qiluo and Ye Muyun stepped forward to make contact.

Milton and Kong Yang were in charge of providing support.

"Dear guest, how can we help you?"

Cang Qiluo stood not far away and mustered up her courage to ask.

?

Su Xiaoshuang came to her senses.

She was so engrossed in reading that she didn't notice the player approaching.

Of course, it's possible that the player kept a considerable distance from her and didn't approach her.

In fact, Cang Qiluo didn't dare to go near Su Xiaoshuang.

As for Ye Muyun, he stood even further away.

Su Xiaoshuang blinked but didn't say anything.

I'm a little scared when strangers approach me.

"Need not."

Su Xiaoshuang said.

She'd rather these players disappear from her sight than be with living people.

Cang Qiluo was startled.

She didn't expect Su Xiaoshuang to refuse so decisively.

Was it because her attitude wasn't good enough?

Or is it simply social anxiety?

Do not!

There is another possibility.

Hunters always prefer to appear as prey.

Perhaps, showing fear is just the other party's hunting tactic.

Similar situations have occurred far too often in bizarre games.

For example, finding a little girl crying alone.

I wanted to go up and check on things.

As a result, when the little girl looked up, she saw a strange, gaping maw that swallowed her whole.

After rescuing a beautiful girl who was completely at someone's mercy, just when they thought something was about to happen, they discovered that she was already hanging on a huge spider web, waiting to be devoured in a sinister way.

And the pleasure that comes from that instant transformation.

At this moment, Cang Qiluo felt a voice in her heart shouting: You absolutely cannot be rejected, being rejected is tantamount to courting death.

"Dear customer, I am Cang Qiluo, the manager of Smile Mall, and this is my assistant, Ye Muyun."

"Because there was a shortage of service staff here, the mall sent us over to provide services."

"Please feel free to ask if you need anything."

Cang Qiluo maintained her smile and made her request again.

Su Xiaoshuang looked at the two players.

and many more.

Staff members in red uniforms —

Yes, that's the rule at Smile Plaza. If you have any questions, you can ask the mall staff in red uniforms.

"I need books related to magic and psychic powers. Can you find them for me?"

Su Xiaoshuang tentatively said.

If these players intend to attack, she will retaliate decisively.

To be honest, she hasn't used the life-saving technique given to her by her younger sister Su Feng yet, and she's looking forward to the opportunity to use it someday.

"Yes, we'll get ready right away."

Cang Qiluo smiled.

Successful.

In fact, when she accepted the mission and came here, the fear deep in her heart never dissipated.

He was terrified that he might accidentally get killed by Su Xiaoshuang.

At the same time, she was even more afraid of being rejected.

Refusal means mission failure.

The failure of the mission means that she, as the mall manager, has failed in her duties and is unqualified.

Based on the usual methods used by the eerie game, she and Ye Muyun will likely be killed.

Fortunately, I survived.

Cang Qiluo turned around and immediately made arrangements, sending Ye Muyun, Kong Yang, and Milton to search for books related to magic.

Five minutes later, Cang Qiluo organized the relevant books she had found and presented them to Su Xiaoshuang.

"Hello, these are some of the books we found."

Cang Qiluo said, "If any related books are found later, we will send them over immediately."

"Um."

Su Xiaoshuang responded.

After confirming that the players hadn't done anything out of line, she continued reading, hoping to find what she needed.

These books, however, mention more about psychic powers.

Some people tried to prove that psychic powers and magic have something in common, but in the end, it seems like everyone involved went insane.

A few books mention magic, but only in passing.

This is nothing compared to Blackrock Mountain Academy.

Su Xiaoshuang thought to herself, "This is a shopping mall full of weird games. There is a book section. The range of books should be from kindergarten to university, right?"

Just like T&T Supermarket and RT-Mart in the human world.

Meanwhile, Kong Yang and Milton continued their search for books related to magic.

Suddenly, a book titled "The Art of Weaving Flesh and Blood" caught Kong Yang's attention.

He wouldn't have cared about the book originally, but it appeared out of nowhere.

This is very wrong.

Kong Yang instinctively took a few steps back.

He looked around to make sure no one else was watching, and then, almost as if possessed, reached out and took the book down.

The book cover is thick, and besides the title, there is a line of the author's message: "This book will help you understand the beauty of the structure of life and lead you on the path to divinity."

god!

Kong Yang couldn't help but swallow.

He couldn't help but wonder if the book in front of him really touched on the path to godhood.

In the real world, from time to time, corrupt players gather to hold sacrificial rituals, hoping to summon the descent of a god and grant them greater power.

Is this the kind of book?

Kong Yang thought to himself.

"Take a look first, and you should know."

Holding the book in his hands, Kong Yang took a deep breath and made a decision.

Imagine, even the Witch of Smile Square, who is terrified, would look for and read books here, which shows that the books here are very precious.

Furthermore, in reality, acquiring knowledge is harder than climbing to heaven.

As for the eerie game, players spend most of their time surviving, so where would they find the time to read a book?

Now that a book about the path to godhood has appeared before us, how could we not read it?

"I'll just take a look."

Kong Yang thought to himself, "If there's a problem, close the book immediately."

A strong thirst for knowledge led Kong Yang to carefully open the book.

In that instant, he felt as if he were in the void of the universe.

Quiet, dark, and profound.

Kong Yang looked ahead with a confused expression.

He saw an enormous eyeball floating in the starry sky.

He stood before that eyeball, like an insignificant speck of dust.

The next instant, endless tentacles enveloped him.

My rationality vanished instantly.

Extreme pain struck.

He felt his body and soul being completely torn apart and then reassembled.

When Kong Yang opened his eyes again, an extremely eerie smile appeared on his face.