Chase Game

The bell rang, and the classroom was almost full. It wasn't that the teacher was particularly strict; on the contrary, he never took attendance.

People are willing to attend the lectures because they are interested in the course itself, and also because of the personal charisma of "Professor Hong".

Professor Hong's wisdom, knowledge, thoughts, and experience, even if just a little bit slips through his fingers, can greatly benefit the young people in the audience.

"Alright, students, today we're going to talk about 'The Art of War'..."

Professor Hong was in poor health and could only lecture from the podium, but his voice was steady and penetrating, clearly echoing throughout the classroom.

As Professor Hong recounted the story vividly, Ling Yi's thoughts seemed to be drawn back to the Spring and Autumn Period, an era that produced many outstanding individuals.

Just then, a dark shadow flashed past in the corner of his eye.

The human eye is very good at detecting movement, but he could only sense it and not see it clearly. He guessed it might just be a bird.

However, a few minutes later, screams came from outside the window.

It was accompanied by shouts of "Someone jumped off a building!"

Ling, who was sitting by the window, subconsciously turned his head to look, but due to the angle of view, he could not see what was happening below.

The commotion outside grew louder and louder, causing quite a stir in the classroom. Even several students near the window stood up to watch.

Ling Yi also took a look amidst the chaos. It was a naked man lying on his back on the hard asphalt road. His mouth was surrounded by a ring of blue paint, and a pool of dark red blood seeped out from under his black hair.

What's most chilling is that his bloodshot eyes are staring intently at Ling Yi!

In that instant, he instinctively activated his skill—

【Ten Directions Grand View: Observing the Past】

The cost was five thousand yuan. Ling Yi felt she really shouldn't have gone out today; it was too expensive!

He quickly switched to the man's perspective from the past.

It's very strange; the perspective he gets is from the moment he enters the school gate, when he's still wearing clothes.

The man walked as if in a daze, bumping into several passersby along the way, but he didn't care and kept walking.

They walked all the way to the top floor of their teaching building. The door leading to the rooftop had just had its lock changed last week, but the man kicked it lightly, and the door and lock broke open together.

So he went up to the rooftop, stood on the wall, and took off his clothes one by one until he was completely naked.

The wind is very strong on the rooftop.

Only then did he awaken from his daze, and fear welled up from within, causing him to frantically say:

"No...no, I was wrong..."

But it was too late. His body was leaning too far outward, and with his center of gravity shifted, he inevitably began to fall.

By the end, Ling Yi also woke up. The person wasn't staring at him, but at the blue datura flower that was gradually falling from the rooftop.

The effect of "Looking Back" has ended. Ling Yi sat down and took a deep breath.

His mother loved flowers most of all, and under her long-term influence, the first thing he would think of when he saw a flower was its corresponding meaning, including that blue datura.

Its flower language is—deceitful love and fraudulent affection.

There was a ring of blue paint around the man's mouth, but it was unclear what it symbolized.

He had a vague feeling that this matter might be related to the manhunt game.

It's hard to imagine that a normal person could kick a door down with a single, chain-reaction kick.

But if you add a chase game, then everything makes sense.

"Students, please don't panic, stay calm, sit in your seats, and do not cause a disturbance or take photos. The school will contact the police to handle the situation..."

It was only then that Ling Yi realized that Professor Hong had to step in to maintain order because so many students had gathered around the window to watch.

Out of respect for Professor Hong, everyone obediently returned to their seats, but the commotion and discussion continued.

"Holy crap, did you guys see that? Someone actually jumped off a building!"

"Ah? I don't dare to look..."

"Holy crap, it's a naked man. Is he a drug addict?"

"Huh? I didn't see it..."

"I know that person. He seems to be a senior from the previous student council. There have been some rumors about him before."

"Wow, there's more melon? Tell me about it!"

"I wouldn't dare to say anything reckless..."

"Damn, you're the worst kind of person. If you're afraid to say it, don't say it at all..."

Ling Yi also pricked up his ears to listen, but that person never said anything. However, even if he didn't say anything, as long as it fermented for two days, the color of this senior's underwear would be exposed.

While patiently waiting for Uncle Hat and the medical staff to arrive, everyone was gossiping, but Ling Yi wasn't interested in listening.

What he's thinking now is that it would be better if the "reflection on the past" could have started a little earlier, so that he could have obtained more crucial information.

However, according to Zhang Haiping, it is very difficult to advance skills. There are only a few ways, one of which is the final reward in the game, which depends entirely on luck.

There are also special advanced items, but to obtain these items, you need not only luck but also strength.

Another way is through the meeting of the gods after three S-rank matches.

As for whether there are any other methods, Ling Yi didn't know.

Not long after, a specialist arrived at the scene to handle the situation.

After a well-established process of setting up a cordon, dispersing onlookers, and collecting evidence at the scene, the man who fell from the building was taken away by an ambulance amidst the wailing of sirens.

Some students who were in class in the teaching building were close to the scene and found out quickly, while others who were far away learned about it through word of mouth from their friends.

The school's approach is to suspend classes but not allow students to leave immediately.

Instead, the teachers directly informed the students of the "three no's" rule: no discussion, no spreading rumors, and no dissemination of information.

The school only allowed the students to leave after Uncle Hat's team had secured and sealed off the area.

Everyone wanted to go and see for themselves, and Ling Yi was no exception. However, the area had already been cordoned off, and Uncle Hat was dispersing the crowd.

However, Ling Yi unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance.

"Liu Ritian... wait, no, Liu Hao?"

Liu Hao, who was also about to greet Ling Yi, silently withdrew his "Hello".

Although the two had conflicts before, Ling Yi also learned from Zhang Haiping that Liu Hao had a rather stubborn and serious personality, and sometimes his words could easily offend people.

Now that the two are colleagues, they see each other all the time, and since it wasn't a big conflict, Ling Yi greeted Li Hao without any problem.

Li Hao didn't respond, which meant he still had a problem with him. But it was alright, Brother Ling was broad-minded and wouldn't hold a grudge over such a small matter.

He continued with a smile:

"Oh, it's Brother Ritian! What are you doing coming out of the teaching building? Shouldn't you be inside the police cordon?"

Liu Hao replied irritably, "Aren't we just about to go in?"

As he spoke, Ling Yi saw Liu Hao slip through the police cordon, show his ID to Uncle Hat, and then walk toward the only plainclothes man.

Ling Yi recognized the man; it was Li Qingping.