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

"It must have been those Mammon-like troublemakers who spread the word about the post, making him guess that it was Young Fan who came looking for him... Do those bastards really enjoy watching the drama?"

Fan Xiao quickly made a judgment in his mind.

“Coco,” he glanced at Yan Coco and the other lolis standing on the steps of the throne and said, “You guys go out and play first. The illusion can be removed. Leave the rest to me.”

"Ok."

Yan Keke was very obedient and led the other lolis away from the hall by teleportation. Fairy Tale Town has a three-layer spatial structure. The first layer is a solid illusion, representing the material space; the second layer is a dream, representing the spiritual derivatives; and the third layer is Yan Keke's spiritual space, which is the real "land of delusion".

Yan Keke and the other lolis are all spirits. They can descend into the third layer of the spiritual space at any time and then rise from any position in the second or first layer of the space, thus indirectly completing teleportation.

This is also a way to avoid danger.

Fan Xiao can also enjoy this privilege, provided that he temporarily abandons his physical body and only engages in mental activities.

After Yan Keke and the others left, the illusion that had enveloped Ao Cong immediately dissipated.

Once Ao realized what was happening, he immediately looked around and, finding himself in an unfamiliar place, made a quick judgment in his mind—this must be a dungeon.

Only the teleportation from the dungeon could leave an A-level player completely defenseless.

Otherwise, even against A-grade spatial items, he could withstand some resistance, since the three conceptual defensive items he was equipped with, which had overlapping effects, were not just for show.

Ao withdrew his gaze from observing his surroundings and looked up at the steps directly in front of him.

A luxurious golden throne stands on the steps, where a young man sits with his legs crossed, his body slightly tilted, one hand supporting his cheek, and his elbow resting on the gold-carved armrest.

The young man sat very casually, his gaze was very languid, and he exuded an air of arrogance.

This guy is not to be trifled with... that was Ao Cong's first impression.

Beside the throne where the young man sat, stood a cold-faced beauty... a stunningly beautiful white-haired girl.

The girl's eyes were pitiful yet chilling, like a drawn sword, giving people a very sharp and cold feeling.

This girl is not someone to be trifled with... Ao made that judgment in his mind.

Realizing that neither of them were easy to mess with, he completely dropped his A-level player status... He was usually quite unpretentious anyway.

He cautiously asked the young man on the throne, "You are... Mr. Fan?"

“Mammon really is an organization that likes to stir up trouble everywhere,” Fan Xiao said with a slight sigh instead of answering. “I posted this yesterday and it’s already been forwarded to White Epaulettes today, and you even guessed my identity… These guys really don’t know when to stop.”

"..."

It really was that dangerous guy!

Ao was glad that he had maintained his usual caution and hadn't acted recklessly from the start, such as scolding or attacking others.

Actually, the post already reached White Shoulder Badge yesterday. You're way behind the times, boss... After mentally complaining, he said, "Mr. Fan, could you give me some time? 10 billion game coins is no small amount, and I need time to raise it. Don't worry, I will transfer it to you as soon as I have it."

Fan Xiao: "..."

Ah this...

These words almost made him forget the original purpose of his visit today.

After suppressing his excitement, he asked, as if genuinely puzzled, "You just... gave me 10 billion like that?"

Upon hearing this, Ao's heart skipped a beat.

Holy crap...!? What does that mean?

Why am I being looked down upon when you pay so quickly?

What do you want to do...? Did you originally come here to fight? Or to kill someone?

Is money just an excuse?

Luckily, I reacted quickly, so you couldn't hit the smiling face... Oh, I was once again glad I made that choice.

He replied, "Mr. Fan, you are joking. I have already learned about your performance at node G02."

"A-level players can dominate when they are behind because they have no opponents, not because they are particularly good."

"In the end, even A-level players are human. As human beings, they naturally have the instinct to assess the situation. Facing players far more powerful than us, and facing someone like you, it is my honor to meet your needs."

Fan Xiao: "..."

Good guy!

Where is the dignity of an A-level player?

Don't want your face?

Your cooperation makes me feel like I don't achieve anything.

"You...you really know how to talk."

Fan Xiao could only manage to squeeze out this one sentence.

Yin looked at Ao Cong with a slightly strange expression.

She had originally thought she was going to have a fight, and she had even prepared her sword... but she never expected it to end like this.

Judging from his current attitude... it's almost a foregone conclusion that he will relinquish the "Truth Overcomes All" prop.

This made her feel a little embarrassed.

It feels like I'm being bullied.

"A-level players are just at a disadvantage, and their status is more prestigious than others. In a different environment, it might not be the same."

Ao smiled slightly: "Many A-level players with average strength are so indulging in the prestige of this specific environment and being flattered for so long that they almost forget the essence of the evolution game, which is a naked survival of the fittest."

"They forgot that when facing powerful players, they must approach them with awe."

"Mr. Fan, what is the purpose of your visit to the G08 node? If it's for sightseeing, I might be able to recommend a few good tourist attractions for you."

"Mr. Ao Cong, you don't need to be so nervous."

Fan Xiao changed his languid sitting posture and said in a very casual tone, "Our player levels are the same, you're being a little too polite to me."

"No, no, I know my own limitations. Even among A-level players, there can be worlds apart in strength. How could I compare to you?"

There was no hint of sarcasm or irony in his words; he spoke with utmost sincerity.

Fan Xiao sensed Yan Keke's abilities and found that Ao Cong's mental reaction was superior to his own, and by a significant margin. She was clearly a veteran A-level player with a high evolution rate, not a newbie who had only been promoted for a few years.

This guy is clearly quite strong, even surprisingly so, yet he's not arrogant at all.

Among the A-level players who are lagging behind... he's really an oddball.

"There's no need to adopt such a humble attitude. I didn't come here to make an enemy of you, nor do I intend to fight."

Fan Xiao stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "I don't want your money either. I only have one purpose in coming here—I want the prop 'Truth Overcomes All.' This prop originally belonged to you. Although you gave it up, I still have to give you a heads-up in advance to avoid any unpleasantness."

At this point, he posed a question: "You really don't want that item, right? You won't mind if I take it away, will you?"

"..."

So they came for the props... Oh realized this was a death trap.

The white shoulder patch represents a law enforcement agency that frequently deals with various player-related criminal cases. The principle of "truth above all else" plays a significant role in this process.

Without this prop, the White Shoulder Badge's investigative capabilities would undoubtedly be significantly reduced.

Ao Cong was actually unwilling to give the items to other players.

It's not that he wanted to possess it... well, using the word "possess" is a bit far-fetched, this prop originally belonged to him!

But this is a hot potato!

Although he coveted the "truth transcends everything" function, he had no choice but to give it up now that the information that "he possessed this item" had been exposed.

Moreover... this dog shit artifact has its own consciousness. It's usually very timid. Although it can detect some information, it will actively cover it up when it reveals it and not provide it to him... Even if it does provide it, it's just a bunch of mosaics or headache-inducing metaphors that he can't understand at all.

What's the use of it!

Of course, despite his dislike, it was still an A-grade item, and he wasn't willing to give it away so easily.

Leaving it on the white epaulettes to serve the entire 001 section was the best option in his mind.

There are many players who believe that "truth trumps everything."

The reason this prop has remained on the white epaulettes is because he made a threatening statement... Although he is somewhat cowardly, he is not cowardly to everyone.

Since he cruelly punished some players who coveted the item, no one has dared to make any underhanded moves.

Other A-level players, unable to discern his true strength, would not provoke him.

Want props? Hmph... Ao looked up at Fan Xiao and sneered inwardly.

Money is fine, but if you want props... you'll have to ask his fists if they'll allow it!

Ao replied to Fan Xiao, "Of course I don't mind, you can take it anytime."

His fist, of course, agreed.

He's never been one to back down from anyone.

But when it came to Mr. Fan in front of him... he felt he could back down a bit.

"..."

Surprisingly, everything went very smoothly... Fan Xiao sighed softly to himself.

Why don't I feel any sense of accomplishment?

It feels like all that preparation I did for the rest of the time was for nothing.

He was even planning to start a fight.

"Mr. Fan may not be very familiar with that prop. It... well, it's very intelligent."

Ao Cong continued, "Simply put, that prop possesses intelligence and self-awareness, and is highly subjective."

"Its intelligence gathering capabilities are indeed very impressive, but it may not necessarily reveal everything it detects."

"To my shame, it was very dissatisfied with me, its master, and the information it gave me was often vague... This tool is selective in its use."

He sighed and said, "Some A-grade items are quite special. Even if they are not equipped by players, they will still be in a slightly active state. Once these items are equipped by players, they will generally have some kind of passive attribute."

“‘Truth Overcomes All’ is this type of item. Even if no one equips it, its function is still working to a slight degree. It will often send warning messages to people with white epaulets, such as someone is going to steal it... It is precisely for this reason that it has remained with the white epaulets and has not been obtained by other A-level players.”

"I guess it will choose its own owner. If it finds one, it might just come to you on its own."

"...Offered themselves to us?"

This was the first time Fan Xiao had ever heard of such a bizarre prop, and he couldn't help but ask, "What is the true form of 'Truth Surpasses All'? Could it possibly grow legs and run away?"

"It's a monocle."

O explained, “Although it can’t run away on its own, it can proactively send alerts to the players in the White Shoulder Badge Department who are responsible for guarding it, and then through a series of intelligence guidance… or rather misleading, get the players to take it and deliver it to the owner it wants.”

“Mr. Fan wants to take it, and the white epaulettes won’t stop him. However… the prop might not be as useful as you think. Mr. Fan should be prepared.”

In Ao Cong's heart, there was actually a small doubt.

According to his guess, the super player "Destroy the Nation" had visited the 001 section a few months ago.

Why didn't this snobbish prop actively offer itself to the destroyed nation?

It didn't react at all to such a rare opportunity to curry favor with someone powerful... That shouldn't be the case.

Chapter 618 Showing Off, Paying Attention to Detail

The snob prop actually abandoned the powerful ally of destroying the country... Since this question arose, Ao has made two guesses.

Either the conquered nation possesses better intelligence tools, or "Truth Overcomes All" knows it won't be favored and therefore gives up on clinging to the conquered nation's coattails.

After all... if it were to hug it under these circumstances, it might end up being given away as a prize to someone else in the future. Wouldn't it just be going around in circles and ending up back where it started? It wouldn't make any sense.

Or perhaps... "Truth Surpasses All" is waiting for a player even more terrifying than the destruction of a nation to become its master?

The second guess was highly unlikely. Although Ao Cong had thought of this, he didn't take it too seriously.

He himself believes that the first guess is more likely... or that this is the truth.

"They proactively seek out their chosen owners and deliver the goods directly to their door..."

Upon hearing Ao Cong's words, Fan Xiao's face showed a slight expression of contemplation.

Did "Truth Overcomes All" secretly choose him as their master? Thinking about it more deeply, this is actually quite interesting.

The saint had also mentioned this issue to him during a previous court branch meeting.