People are in Star Iron; who says they're just NPCs?

"No, no, Sister Natasha, your expression practically screams 'I'm troubled,' something must have happened!"

Although Seele is usually carefree and easygoing, she's actually a very thoughtful girl, and not so easily fooled. "Just tell me what's wrong, I'll definitely help you!" the sharp-tongued and capable girl assured her, patting her chest. Seeing Seele's enthusiastic demeanor, Natasha pursed her lips, hesitated, and finally couldn't help but speak.

“Seele… If, and I mean if, the people on the Starry Sky Train actually came with malice instead of goodwill towards us, would you still be an enemy of the train crew?”

“This question is very simple. I will always stand with [Earthfire] and on Belloberg’s side!” Seele gave her answer without hesitation, but then she looked puzzled. “But why would you ask that, Sister Natasha? Have you discovered something?”

Seele's resolute answer relieved Natasha; it seemed the worst hadn't happened.

“I’ve discovered that the train crew’s motives for helping us might not be so pure.” Natasha then voiced some of her speculations, but she didn’t mention what happened in the meeting room.

Her words made Seele's expression gradually turn serious.

“Sister Natasha, we’ve known each other for a long time, and I trust you unconditionally. But I also personally witnessed the train crew risking their lives for Beloberg and helping him resolve the crisis.”

If you want to accuse the train crew of wrongdoing, you need to provide convincing evidence. Without solid evidence, even if I believe you, Cripperburg won't.

Seele did not directly refute Natasha's remarks because she knew that the leader of [Earthfire] was not ambitious and was a person who was devoted to the public good. Since she said that, she must have something to hide.

Natasha knew the train crew was currently enjoying a high reputation, and Seele was someone who had fought alongside them; persuading her wouldn't be easy. She took a deep breath and finally decided to recount everything she had seen and heard in the meeting room: "I don't have any concrete evidence to offer, but yesterday..."

When Tiankai Meeting

As Natasha recounted the story, Seele's expression shifted from serious to shocked; she never expected to hear such news from Natasha.

"Sister Natasha, wait for me to calm down...you...you mean you caught them...doing...doing that kind of thing during the meeting?"

It's actually quite awkward for two girls to talk about this kind of topic, especially since both Seele and Natasha are novices who have never been in a relationship. At this moment, both of their pretty faces are flushed.

“I saw it with my own eyes, there’s no mistake!” Natasha nodded affirmatively.

Seele took several deep breaths to calm herself down. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Sister Natasha, I think we shouldn't jump to conclusions about this."

I believe what you say and what you see, but perhaps things aren't as bad as we think. I think the most urgent thing now is to gather more information about the train crew.

Let's see what they're doing in Belleburg, whether they're really up to no good and are making underhanded moves, and then... find out what exactly is the relationship between Bronya and Lin Li!

If we have concrete evidence, we will then try to control them; if there are other hidden circumstances...

Seele's words were quite prudent and resonated with Natasha, who had been planning the same thing but was alone and needed help, which is why she sought out Seele.

“You’re right. I’m talking to you about this in the hopes of getting your help. After all, it concerns Bronya and Cocolia’s innocence, and I can’t easily talk to others about it.”

It's so great that you can help me! Let's split up and gather intelligence without delay! "Okay!"

In the NPC world, Lin Li is still living a carefree life, unaware that two women in Belloberg have already fallen for him.

Lin Li first spent a wonderful afternoon with Aista, and then spent an absurd night with Xingbao and Liuying. A new day began.

Everyone was busy in the morning; even Kafka and Silver Wolf were gathering information on the Luofu Immortal Ship, so no one was there to play with Lin Li.

He idly scrolled through his phone, hoping that the NPC world would soon have some new members. Currently, the NPC world only had nine registered members with whom he had already formed bonds, which was still too few.

However, it's early morning, a time when people are busy working and being corporate slaves. I doubt anyone would be able to sleep into the NPC world at this time. Just as he was thinking this, Lin Li's phone suddenly started vibrating!

A new member has arrived! Chapter Two is here!

Chapter 176 The Slacking-Off Girl Qingque's Overtaking on the Curve

In the real world, there is the Luofu Immortal Boat and the Taibu Temple.

The Taibu Si has always been a busy place, a hub for intelligence, calculations, and information from the entire Luofu Immortal Ship, serving as its central command.

Overtime work is commonplace here. The high workload makes every employee very tired. Logically speaking, this place should be a breeding ground for hard-working people, with no place for slackers.

There are indeed many top performers here, but there are also some opportunists trying to take advantage of the situation!

At 8:59 a.m., a girl with pink hair, styled in a flowing, snowy pattern, and tied in pigtails stood quietly at the entrance of the Temple of the Grand Diviner.

The girl had a cold expression, with a single eye on her forehead. She wore a purple dress with white tights. Although she wasn't tall, she still managed to exude a certain air of superiority.

She is none other than Fu Xuan, one of the Six Emperors of Luofu, the head of the Grand Diviner's Office, and the current Grand Diviner!

"Make way, make way! I'm going to be late for work!" A hurried voice came from afar, and a pretty girl in a light blue dress rushed to the entrance of the Taibu Temple.

As she stepped through the gate, the melodious chimes rang out, signaling nine o'clock in the morning—the start of the day for the Chief Diviner. "Hoo~ hoo~ Good morning, Chief Diviner!" The pretty young woman patted her chest to catch her breath, not forgetting to greet her superior.

"Qingque, can you teach me how I manage to arrive on time every day and never be early?" Fu Xuan glanced at the panting girl, a fleeting look of helplessness crossing his brow.

"Hehe, please don't be offended, Lord Taibu, I wasn't late!" Qingque grinned sheepishly, trying to get away with it. "Alright, there's no point in talking to you. Have you finished the work I assigned you yesterday?"

"Well... it was almost lunchtime when the Grand Diviner assigned the work, around noon! I'll place the compiled materials on your desk right on time at noon!" "Hmm, that's more like it, go ahead!" Fu Xuan nodded slightly.

"Um...Master Taibu, you don't look well these past two days, as if you haven't been getting enough rest. You should take better care of yourself and get more rest!" Qingque hesitated for a moment before entering the room, but still expressed her concern.

"Yes, I know what I'm doing!" Fu Xuan was quite pleased with his subordinate's concern, but he maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.

Qingque didn't say much, skipping and hopping into the Taibu Si (a place name for a diviner). Along the way, there were busy Taibu Si diviners, but she was the only one who was relaxed and not in a hurry at all.

As a long-time employee of Taipusi for over ten years, she has mastered the art of slacking off in the workplace and can be considered a seasoned veteran.

Most of those with her qualifications would have been promoted long ago, or at least held important positions. Only Qingque, because she had been slacking off, had her rank repeatedly lowered, making her the lowest-ranking diviner in the Taibu Si (Imperial Diviner's Office).

She wasn't ashamed at all; on the contrary, she enjoyed it. After all, being able to slack off every day in the Grand Diviner's Office, a place teeming with legendary figures, was an unprecedented achievement. Qingque hopped and skipped into the Grand Diviner's Office library, where she also served as the librarian—a rather leisurely job.

The library is usually quiet, so she's happy to have some peace and quiet. She expertly settled into her seat to catch up on some sleep. She'd played cards until late last night and hadn't slept well, so this was a good opportunity to take a nap during work hours.

As for the work assigned by the Grand Diviner, it was actually completed yesterday afternoon. However, it is her usual practice not to deliver the work ahead of schedule after it is completed. She delivers it at the last minute of the task so that she can get more rest time.

Just a few tips for slacking off at work, nothing special!

Qingque closed her eyes with a touch of smugness and drifted off to sleep sweetly.

In the NPC world, Lin Li looked at the character panel on his phone, somewhat surprised.

The map for Luofu Immortal Ship has just been released, and new players have already arrived? The pretty girls from Belleburg aren't very competitive; how come they got snatched up first? But if it's Qingque, it seems quite reasonable.

After all, she's one of a kind in Luofu Immortal Ship and Yalilo-VI – someone who can sleep soundly during work hours! NPC World, Luofu Immortal Ship Taibusi.

Qingque opened her eyes and met Fu Xuan's pink eyes, which startled her.

Being caught red-handed by the boss while slacking off and sleeping is not a pleasant experience, and Qingque's drowsy state was instantly awakened.

"Oh my, Lord Taibu, what brings you here! I wasn't slacking off, I was just a little tired and took a short rest. The work you assigned... eh?" Qingque's mouth chattered like a machine gun, but as she spoke, she realized something was amiss.

Wasn't I catching up on sleep in the library office? How did I end up in the Grand Diviner's office?! And why is the Grand Diviner looking so dazed?

Qingque cautiously raised her eyes and secretly glanced at the pink-haired girl in front of her. It was indeed the familiar Grand Diviner, but she didn't seem to have heard what I just said.

Fu Xuan sat in his chair, looking like he was listening attentively, nodding occasionally, as if he were communicating with someone else in the office who didn't exist.

The scene was truly eerie. Qingque unconsciously thought of the horror stories she had read and shivered involuntarily.

"Grand Diviner? Grand Diviner? I'm a coward, don't scare me! Say something, Grand Diviner!" Qingque was indeed a coward, and her voice trembled slightly.

However, Fu Xuan still ignored her, nodding to himself and occasionally listening intently. Qing Que felt a chill run down her spine. "My god, is the Taibu Temple haunted?"

"Don't worry, Miss Qingque, there are no ghosts in this house."

"Ahhh!!! A ghost!!!" The sudden sound from behind startled Qingque, causing her to scream. The brown-haired girl, terrified, ran around the room with her eyes closed, finally landing in a warm embrace.

"Alright, alright, open your eyes and look, where did this ghost come from?" Lin Li said helplessly. Quite a few girls had come to the NPC world, but this was the first time someone had mistaken him for a ghost.

Lin Li's voice was already very pleasant, and now, in order to soothe the startled girl, she deliberately maintained a gentle tone, which actually calmed Qing Que down.

What a warm embrace! If it were a ghost, it would be cold and lifeless, right?

The girl who was slacking off twitched her tightly closed eyelids, secretly peeking through them to observe the situation, before suddenly opening them wide, her eyes shining with surprise!

He's actually a very handsome guy?

Lin Li's looks are indeed striking; he has a commanding presence, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes. His eyes are like a reflection of the starry sky, deep and vast, unconsciously attracting attention.

A look of amazement flashed in Qingque's eyes; her eyes practically sparkled with admiration.

"It's really not a ghost, it's a handsome guy!" The girl touched Lin Li's face and finally confirmed it.

I'll update one chapter now, and the next one will probably be after midnight!

Chapter 177 Lin Li: Want to do something exciting in Fu Xuan's office?

The girl's delicate fingers brushed against his face, making it slightly ticklish. Lin Li raised an eyebrow; why did he have the feeling that he was being taken advantage of?

He knew very well about Qingque, the master of fishing on Luofu Immortal Boat, and to be honest, he was quite happy to find out that it was Lin Li who came.

After all, before entering the NPC world, Lin Li was just an ordinary office worker who had given up and was naturally able to resonate with this kind of girl who was deeply familiar with the ways of slacking off in the workplace.

We have a lot in common, yes!

He didn't even intend to bully her like he did the other new girls; instead, he planned to have a proper chat first.

Lin Li never expected things to unfold this way. Before she could even make a move, Qing Que had already taken advantage of her.

And she not only touched it, but also rubbed it repeatedly, showing no intention of letting go. "Ahem, have you touched enough?" Lin Li coughed lightly, somewhat helplessly.

"Oh! I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself!" Qingque finally came to her senses, quickly withdrew her hand, and left Lin Li's embrace, her pretty and lovely face flushed.

However, she was very good at regulating her emotions. After regaining her composure, she bombarded him with a barrage of questions: "Handsome, what's your name? What brings you to the Divination Bureau? Do you know what's wrong with the Diviner?"

Don't let Qingque's usual carefree and lazy attitude fool you; she won't back down when faced with a real crisis. This strange scene must mean that the Grand Diviner has encountered something!

"My name is Lin Li. This isn't the Luofu Immortal Ship from the real world..." Lin Li paused, then gave her a general overview of the NPC world. "The Luofu Immortal Ship is exactly the same in another world. It's like Luofu has been turned into a game map. The Grand Diviner in front of you is..."

Is it actually just an NPC?

Qingque was a genius girl. Ordinary people couldn't slack off so easily in the Taibu Si without being expelled. She quickly understood the NPC world that Lin Li was talking about.

"Yes, that's roughly the idea!"

"Haha, doesn't that mean I can do whatever I want with this Grand Diviner?" Qingque's face lit up with an excited smile. She was also very adaptable and soon stopped worrying about the NPC world.

"What are you going to do?" Lin Li raised an eyebrow with interest, wondering how she planned to do whatever she wanted.

"Hmph, the Grand Diviner has always given me a lot of extra work, making me work overtime whenever there's an opportunity. Now I've finally got my chance! Getting revenge on a ruthless boss is the common dream of every poor working man!"

Qingque cracked her knuckles, displaying an arrogant and smug expression.

"How do you plan to get revenge?" Lin Li's lips twitched. "But don't use violence!"

"Don't worry, no matter what, he's still my boss's NPC, how could I possibly use violence!"

Qingque's eyes darted around, and finally she picked up a marker from Fu Xuan's desk and began to draw on the NPC Fu Xuan's face.

With a few strokes, Hanhan transformed the dignified and imposing Grand Diviner into an adorable little kitten. Qingque's drawing skills were quite good. "Pfft! Is this your revenge? It feels a bit lacking in intensity!"

"Oh dear, although the Grand Diviner likes to give me extra work, he's actually quite considerate of me. He's not a completely unscrupulous boss, so a little prank is fine."

Qingque put down her brush, clapped her hands, looked at her painting, and nodded, very satisfied!

"Pfft, we finally have some free time, let's play the Imperial Jade Cards. The NPC world should have Imperial Jade Cards too, right?" After playing with the NPC Fu Xuan, Qing Que's card addiction came back.

"Playing cards in the Grand Diviner's office—isn't that a thrilling experience? Just thinking about it is exciting! It's an essential part of what we lazy bums have to try!"

“You’re quite knowledgeable. The Imperial Jade Token does exist, but there are only two of us, we’re short two!” Lin Li shrugged.

"Pfft, I forgot about that. Looks like I can't unlock the achievement of playing cards in the boss's office." Qingque sighed with some regret, but was interrupted by Lin Li.

"We can't play cards, but we can play something more exciting. Do you want to try?" "What's more exciting?" Qingque's eyes lit up with interest.

1. Let's play chess! Have you ever heard of Gomoku (Five in a Row)? "No, can you tell me?"

Lin Li flipped his hands and pulled out a set of Gomoku from somewhere. He then unfolded the board and began explaining the rules to Qing Que.

The rules of Gomoku (Five in a Row) are simple and easy to learn, and can be explained in just a few words. Qingque was indeed intrigued, but she also had some doubts.

"This Gomoku game is indeed interesting, but playing Gomoku is at most similar to playing cards, it's not much more exciting, is it?"

"The exciting part is that we can add some interesting stakes!" Lin Li's lips curled slightly. "What stakes?"

"How about taking off a piece of clothing if you lose a game?"

"No, no, although you're handsome and I like you a lot, it's too fast to be like this after just meeting!"

Qingque shook her head and refused without even thinking, but after glancing at Lin Lishi's angry face, she felt a surge of desire. His physique looked really good; she wished she could see his chest and abs.

"But...can you take your clothes off if you lose, and I'll give you money if I lose?" Qingque chuckled, trying to get away with it by being cute. "Dream on!" Lin Li rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"Then...what if I lose to Lord Tuo Taibu?" Qingque's eyes darted around, and she once again uttered a surprising statement.

"You're a bit ruthless!" Even Lin Li didn't expect her to say something like that. Didn't you just say that Fu Xuan took good care of you? Is this how you repay her kindness?

"I have a condition: I can stop the betting anytime I want if I don't want to play anymore, is that okay?"

Qingque stuck out her tongue; of course, she wouldn't be so heartless as to gamble with Fu Xuan's innocence.

She had a good plan. Lin Li was only wearing a jacket and a shirt, a total of two clothes, while Fu Xuan's clothes were quite complicated, with who knows how many layers inside and out!

If she loses a game, she can take off a piece of clothing. Maybe she can win two games in a row and take down Lin Li directly. Once she sees his chest and abs, she can stop!