Lucky billion players, you've never seen one before / I can accumulate my own luck

After hearing the truth, Gu Hange was not happy to have learned the truth; instead, she felt a strong sense of vigilance.

Are you wondering why I'm telling you so much?

Dr. Zhuang smiled and said, "I've already given you the answer. I admire you. I don't admire your potential, but your way of thinking and your intelligence. This is the greatest guarantee of becoming a high-level player."

"Otherwise, even if you awaken A-level psionic energy, you might still fail in the dungeon."

"As long as you don't encounter any unexpected events, becoming a high-level player is almost a certainty... even if you don't awaken your psionic abilities."

"Our One-Wing's principle is to recruit the most promising test subjects, while prohibiting any interference with their minds or memories. You can think of it as me recruiting you."

At this point, he revealed a slightly wistful expression: "Your thinking and cognition are somewhat similar to 'Mammon,' um... I'm not referring to those lowly members, but rather to the pinnacle of 'Mammon,' that super player."

"Perhaps one day you will win her favor."

“There is indeed a difference between you and me. I am probably more moral than you... well, more moral than you. So... although it is a bit of a pity, I will not take you as a student, and I cannot teach you anything.”

"..." Gu Hange said, "I can win you over, but I have one condition: give up the experiments in this world and let the other test subjects go home safely."

"I see... So this is why you came to find me."

Dr. Zhuang looked slightly surprised: "Using others as a cover, the person you really care about and want to save... is your younger brother, right?"

"..." Gu Hange remained silent.

“I misjudged him,” Dr. Zhuang shook his head slightly. “I thought that boy was just a toy for you to amuse yourself in your spare time, something you could easily discard. Human nature… it really is complicated.”

"...So, what is your answer?" Gu Hange asked.

Dr. Zhuang did not answer directly: "You have great potential and a high probability of becoming a high-level player, but... the future is unknown. A B-level player can also be classified as a high-level player. What does a B-level player mean to me?"

“Abandoning the experiment here would mean a huge loss for me, and it would prolong the time it takes for me to achieve my goal.”

Do you think your worth is enough for me to make this decision?

"Just release one person, release Fan Xiao," Gu Hange replied. "It doesn't matter what happens to the others."

"Releasing just one won't have much of an impact, but... everyone in the Second Campus has become an evolved being. If we send them back, they will soon degenerate into monsters and lose their self-awareness. And getting evolved beings back to a normal, peaceful life is not a simple matter; it will require a considerable price."

Dr. Zhuang stated his principle: "As you are now, you have no value for me to pay this price. If you want me to change my mind, fine, but first increase your value."

He offered a solution: "Participate in the experiments at the second campus. If you can awaken your psychic powers, I will release the boy and help seal his evolved human traits."

"If you can awaken advanced psionic abilities, not only can you let one person go, but you can also completely stop the experiments in this world."

"..." Gu Hange remained silent.

"Are you scared?" Dr. Zhuang asked. "Or are you wondering why I would negotiate with you?"

"the latter."

"Young people are just restless and impatient..."

Dr. Zhuang sighed softly and said, "You'd better take what I said before seriously."

"As I said, we will take a normal approach to winning over the experimental subjects with the highest potential."

“Normally, you wouldn’t have any problems, but you came to me and made very high demands… I won’t force you, nor will I give in easily. I can only talk to you about the terms.”

"You're lying. You just really want to see if I can awaken my psychic powers."

Gu Hange suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Dr. Zhuang did not refute it, and said, "I do not deny that this factor exists, but I have not lied to you either. Sealing the characteristics of an evolved being is indeed not a simple matter, and the corresponding medicine is extremely precious."

"Since you want to know if I can awaken my spiritual power, why didn't you send me to the second campus?" Gu Hange asked.

"See, you still haven't taken what I said seriously."

Dr. Zhuang said seriously, "Do you think you'll become an A-level player? Or an S-level player? Or a super player? You don't know, and neither do I."

"The only thing I know is that you have great potential. Under these circumstances, if I were to offend you, it would only sow the seeds of future trouble."

"The rise of a high-level player doesn't actually take too long, plus the time flow varies from place to place... If there's any hidden danger, it might come very soon, do you understand?"

“Then you shouldn’t have refused my request,” Gu Hange said seriously.

"As I said before, you are only a possibility; the future is not yet determined."

Dr. Zhuang smiled and said, "Perhaps I have offended you now, but not very seriously. If you really become a powerful figure in the future, I think... I can make up for it by giving up some of my interests. This is also the attitude of One-Wing towards advanced experimental subjects."

“Since you’re so cowardly, you shouldn’t be so reckless,” Gu Hange said. “Aren’t you afraid that some powerful figure will emerge from the second campus and retaliate against you later?”

“I don’t rule out that possibility, although it’s very small,” Dr. Zhuang replied. “One Wing is a large player organization, larger than you can imagine, and not just anyone can get involved.”

"..."

Gu Hange could tell that this Teacher Zhuang was completely unyielding.

She couldn't find any further breakthroughs.

Without hesitation, she said, "I agree to your conditions. I can go to the second campus today."

"Not bad, that's quite bold."

Dr. Zhuang showed no surprise and said, "Fate is mysterious and unpredictable, but it is not without clues."

"Special people are always given special destinies, and in order to withstand the turbulent waves in the river of destiny, corresponding abilities are indispensable."

"In my view, you are a special person in your world. You met me, so your specialness will extend to the ninth dimension later."

"You will have a special destiny that sets you apart from ordinary players, so... I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of abilities you'll awaken. However..."

Changing the subject, he continued, "Like I said, since I'm trying to win you over, I won't force you. You're free to choose. If you leave now, I can pretend nothing happened."

"If you insist on the other option... well, as a reward for your courage, regardless of whether you succeed in the end, I will release that boy, help him recover his health, and let him return home to live a peaceful life."

"Deal." Gu Hange nodded.

"make a deal."

Dr. Zhuang looked wistful: "Human nature is really complicated... Even someone as wicked as you has a 'good older sister' side, right? I hope fate will be on your side."

"Hypocrite."

Gu Hange said without any politeness.

She didn't say, "You're going to be in big trouble later."

She had always kept a secret in her heart.

Fan Xiao... is special.

No matter how you play with it, it won't break.

It was as if they had been blessed by the heavens...

Although the younger brother seems to have been unlucky since childhood, isn't that also proof of his special nature?

Gu Hange knew that this time, she was probably the only one who could save Fan Xiao.

This conclusion stemmed from her speculation—that perhaps her temporary fate had been arranged so that her brother could survive.

The fact that Teacher Zhuang was willing to negotiate with her marked the beginning of this temporary fate.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will successfully awaken her psychic powers.

Even advanced psionic energy.

Her success will bring peace and tranquility back to the world.

……

"Bai Zhi, thank you for today too."

Looking at the bag of food handed to him by the little girl, the young man said with a slightly embarrassed expression.

However, the overwhelming hunger made him suppress his shame and he wolfed down the food after taking it.

He has been hiding under the bridge pier for four days.

Every day, Lu Baizhi would come here regularly to bring him some food and talk to him.

Although they spent very little time together, the two, who shared similar worries and misfortunes, quickly became acquainted.

"Brother Fan, why are you always hungry?" young Lu Baizhi asked curiously. "Do you always have such a big appetite?"

"I...I don't know what's wrong with me. I feel very full, but I'm still very hungry."

The young man looked slightly bewildered.

To fill his stomach, he asked Lu Baizhi to buy him a large amount of steamed buns and water.

The little girl had limited pocket money, and buying only snacks wouldn't fill her stomach, so she could only buy cheap things.

Young Fan never imagined that he would one day fall to the point where he needed to rely on a little girl's pocket money to survive.

"Maybe there's something wrong with my body. They injected me with something strange... no, it's nothing."

At this point, the young man suddenly shook his head and didn't continue.

What he's encountered is far too extraordinary; we can't let this kind-hearted little girl get involved too.

He suppressed his hunger and changed the subject, saying, "Bai Zhi, why are you here alone? It's summer vacation, aren't you going to play with your friends?"

“I…” Lu Baizhi was silent for a while, then said, “I don’t have any friends. Everyone says I… says I’m fat, and no one wants to play with me.”

"...Just a bunch of rude little brats. Where are you fat? Ignore them."

It seems I chose the wrong topic… Helpless, the young man changed the subject again, saying, “Where are your family? Didn’t they come out with you? Are they comfortable letting you go to the lake to play by yourself?”

"Mom and Dad..."

Lu Baizhi rubbed her eyes and said somewhat dejectedly, "My parents have been arguing a lot lately. And I didn't do well on my final exams, my grades are terrible, and my dad scolds me every day he sees me... I... I don't want to stay at home."

"Why...why are they arguing?"

"Young Fan asked."

His bad luck has started again... He even manages to ask questions that touch on people's sensitive spots.

"My sister said that Dad's company is in trouble and is about to go bankrupt, and Mom is also facing a lot of problems..."

Lu Baizhi replied, "They start arguing as soon as they get home. My parents... they haven't given me pocket money in a long time, only some that they used to save... If everything were the same as before, I would definitely be able to buy a lot of food and make sure Brother Fan has a full stomach."

"...Hmm, Bai Zhi is so sensible, thank you for your kindness." The young man asked, "You have an older sister? Didn't she come out to play with you?"

"I……"

Lu Baizhi hesitated for a few seconds and said, "My sister is very popular at school. Both boys and girls like her and have never given her a nickname... I... I don't want to stay with my sister for now. I feel uncomfortable standing next to her..."

At this point, she looked troubled and asked the young Fan, "Brother Fan, am I... am I being very bad?"

"...Not bad, not bad at all. I used to have similar thoughts, like why my sister is so much luckier than me... Don't worry, you won't think like that when you grow up."

Young Fan ruffled Lu Baizhi's hair and comforted her, "Besides, Baizhi, you're very cute. You might not be able to tell now because you're young, but when you grow up, those who made fun of you will definitely regret it when they see you again."

"cute……!?"

Perhaps because it was the first time she had been praised by a stranger, Lu Baizhi was a little flustered.

The young man laughed and said, "Yeah, don't pay attention to those little brats who are laughing at you. Bai Zhi, you're the kind of person who has a bright future. Have some confidence in yourself."

"At least compared to me, you're in a much better situation, I..."

At this point, he revealed a slightly bewildered look: "It seems like I... have no future."

"No future? What do you mean?" Lu Baizhi asked.

After a moment of silence, the boy spoke in a way that was understandable for a child: "I met a group of bad guys. They kidnapped many people, including me and my sister, and modified our bodies. Like now, I'm very hungry and can never get enough to eat..."

"Not long ago, I escaped from the villains' stronghold and came here, where I met you."

"I...I dare not go home, going home will implicate my family."

“I don’t dare go back to the villains’ stronghold to check on my sister’s condition. Those villains… they are very bad and cruel.”

Perhaps he was too physically and mentally exhausted, because he actually confided his troubles to an 8-year-old girl, troubles that even adults didn't know how to solve.

"Huh?" Lu Baizhi asked in surprise, "Then...should we call the police? Let the police catch the bad guys?"

"It's no use, those bad guys are too strong."

"Then...what should we do?"

Lu Baizhi became seriously troubled.

Seeing this, the young man quickly patted her head and said, "Don't be afraid, I... I was just joking with you. What kind of bad guy can't be beaten by a policeman?"