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

However, the saintess said it in a joking tone, because she herself was not sure how much past information "Truth Surpasses All" could detect, or whether there were any restrictions on intelligence acquisition.

Ao Cong's words reminded Fan Xiao of the saintess's joke.

He himself has been active in the 001 section quite a few times, and even earned the stigma of being a "loli raiser"! He has killed many people in Roman City with his talent and mentioned the matter of S-class psionic energy. If "Truth Surpasses All" can explore all the pasts with unlimited precision, it must already know of his existence and his information... So, has he been chosen?

"If it knew my abilities, it would definitely fall in love at first sight, but I've been to Roman City many times before, and it's never reacted..."

"Was I not chosen, or... did it know that I wouldn't be able to protect it back then, and would only get myself into trouble, so it didn't approach me... was it waiting for the right opportunity?"

This speculation seems a bit narcissistic, but... he's already an S-class psionicist, if he's not a little narcissistic, who else in the Evolution Game would dare to be narcissistic?

Fan Xiao finally came to the conclusion that there was a high probability that he had been chosen by this snob prop!

I wonder if this clever little devil will take the initiative to deliver himself to my door and jump into my bowl this time?

He's now a B-level player, and his skill level is vastly different from before.

Thinking about this, Fan Xiao began to feel a sense of anticipation.

"So to say."

From his throne, Fan Xiao asked with great interest, "Is 'Truth Surpasses All' a 'Super A Item'? How did you obtain it?"

Just like an A-level player, the difference between an A-level item and an A-level player can be huge.

A very small number of A-grade items are exceptionally powerful. They are like materialized rules; even if they are not equipped by the player, their functions can still operate slightly. Moreover, they can almost all bring very powerful passive abilities to the wearer, which are much stronger than ordinary A-grade items.

They are collectively referred to as "Super A Props".

It means that it is above the average A-grade item, but far inferior to the S-grade item.

Super A items are all very precious. Only by obtaining the highest rating in an A-level dungeon can you have a chance to get them as dungeon rewards.

This information is common knowledge for players at earlier stages, but few players at later stages know about it.

Fan Xiao also heard about it from Yu Xuezhao's occasional casual conversation.

He had speculated that at least one of Dr. Zhuang and Gu Hange possessed a super-A-grade tracking device, which would have enabled them to track down the fleeing and wandering people across multiple zones and nodes.

On the other hand, it was not surprising that Fan Xiao knew about the concept of super A items. This was common knowledge in the early stages, and most A-level players had been to the early stages. Even if they didn't dare to go into A-level dungeons, they still had the courage to go on a trip.

Moreover... this Mr. Fan in front of us may very well be from a more advanced stage.

He nodded and said, "Yes, 'Truth Overcomes All' is indeed a super A-grade item, but currently, the only people who know about it are me... cough, only us."

Previously, no one had ever been able to directly threaten the G08 node.

If he didn't want to tell anyone, who would dare risk offending an A-level player by forcibly coming to him to ask for information? Sigh, how did he end up with this freak!

As for why the news of his possession of this item got out... well, those are things that are best left unsaid!

Ao continued, "I didn't get this item from a dungeon. When I first became an A-rank player, I got involved in a conflict between players in the C07 node 004 section. After the conflict ended, I interrogated... cough, I questioned a B-rank player who had offended me, and discovered that he possessed an A-rank item, namely 'Truth Overcomes All'... So I got it. I guess it knew I was going to return to the back node, so it misled me with information, causing its original owner to encounter me, and then naturally followed me to my old home, which is a peaceful place for it."

"You mean... it can backstab?" Fan Xiao asked, quite surprised.

Damn it... There are traitors even among the props? Does that make sense?

"God" really did endow the props with all sorts of unique characteristics!

For a moment, he couldn't help but think of Tina's "Wheel of Fate"—Tina had once told him that the reason she remained in her girl form was a side effect of equipping a certain item... It might just be referring to the "Wheel of Fate"!

"Items with excessively high intelligence do carry this risk. Just like some powerful items have side effects when used. Backstab... you could also consider it a side effect."

Ao nodded and said, "But to achieve something like a backstab... I estimate it can only be a smart item among the Super A-grade items, or... an S-grade item?"

He shook his head, not saying much about areas he didn't know, and instead talked about some characteristics of "truth transcends everything".

Generally, information-type items have functions that are actively triggered; the item will not have any effect if the owner does not use it.

However, the "Truth Beyond All" item, being a Super A item, is different—it collects information that is favorable or unfavorable to the wearer and then conveys it to the wearer as a warning.

It's like the equipment user has gained an extra companion.

Although he had never enjoyed this service since he was an equipment user... Damn it, what a snob! Does he look down on him?

Even in extreme situations—that is, when a Super A item is removed from its slot and not equipped—it can still provide assistance to its owner.

Because Super A items can operate slightly on their own, their effects don't completely disappear after being removed from the item slot—again, having a Super A item is like having an extra companion.

Of course, this extreme method of use has certain dangers and limitations.

Ultimately, props are products of rules, following their own rules and unable to transcend them. Just as "truth transcends everything" must provide answers to the equipment user, this is its rule. Even if it can delay the time of information gathering, add mosaics to characters, or play with ultimate metaphors when displaying information about related events, it must ultimately provide the user with a "correct" answer.

Similarly, if it is a super A-grade item that can release flames... it can still release flames after leaving the item slot, but it will release them indiscriminately, regardless of whether they are friend or foe.

While "Truth Overcomes All" doesn't become dangerous after separating from the player, it does face many limitations—it can only probe past information related to itself.

For example, it can detect when someone is eyeing it and trying to steal it, thus issuing a warning to the person with the white epaulettes.

But it couldn't detect who was coming to steal it, whether it ate toast or drank porridge for breakfast.

Its restriction will not be lifted unless a player equips it.

After listening to Ao Cong's account, Fan Xiao chuckled and said, "It is quite an interesting item. However... you've given me so much extra information, are you perhaps trying to warn me not to covet this item? Because... it might betray me?"

"Of course not!" Ao Cong quickly denied, "I just wanted to give you a heads-up, Mr. Fan, so that you're mentally prepared and don't get really scammed by it."

Yes, this item is a trap.

This was also the main reason why he gave up on this prop in the first place.

Damn it... He had absolutely no idea when this piece of shit would turn into a traitor.

Otherwise, he wouldn't give up the Super A item just because he was worried about being targeted... Such a far-fetched reason, he's not stupid!

Ao cautiously observed Fan Xiao for a few moments.

Seeing that the other party had no intention of giving up the props, he sighed inwardly.

Yes—he did indeed want to use this additional information to persuade Van Shaw to let go.

Although he didn't really want this super A-grade item, he didn't want anyone else to get it either...

Of course, he wasn't afraid of Fan Xiao guessing his intentions, because his words could be interpreted in many ways.

such as……

"This can be considered a kind of... well-intentioned release."

With a smile, Ao continued to Fan Xiao, "As you can see, I am an A-level player who is lagging behind, and I have no plans to retire for the time being."

"It would be my honor to meet a top-tier A-level player like you, whose strength far surpasses that of others of the same level."

"Do you have any plans to run a dungeon recently?"

"What, you want me to be your A-base guardian?" Fan Xiao asked.

"To be honest, I did have this idea."

Ao nodded: "Of course, I know the rules, and the reward will definitely be substantial."

His statement wasn't entirely an excuse for himself.

Many average A-level players are unwilling to retire immediately and want to reap more benefits, so the market for A-level defenders has always been in a state of supply falling short of demand.

Although he himself is not weak, if he can make friends with a stronger companion, not only will his safety be improved, but his dungeon rating when participating in A-level dungeons will also be improved... Why not?

This Mr. Fan was willing to talk to him amicably, which clearly showed that he was different from most of the paranoid and violent Mammon lunatics; he was very rational and worth getting to know better.

"You actually want to run a dungeon with me..."

Fan Xiao's eyes were a little strange, but he didn't explain much. He just smiled and said, "Let's talk about it another time. I hope you won't regret it then."

"..."

That sounded a little scary... O didn't think much of it and continued with a smile, "Of course not. Like I just said, it's an honor to meet you."

"By the way, this is my business card, with my personal contact information on it."

"Mr. Fan will probably be staying at node G08 for a while, right? If you have any trivial matters to take care of during this time, you can contact me and I will arrange it for you."

He now held a plain white card with simply formatted contact information on it.

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiao turned his head and glanced at his junior sister.

Yin immediately understood and activated his psionic powers.

The next instant... or rather, no time had passed at all, but reality was distorted—the pure white card in Ao's hand appeared in Yin's small hand.

Yin handed the card to Fan Xiao.

Fan Xiao took it, glanced at it, and then put it into the player's storage space.

Their reaction was lukewarm.

But Ao Cong's heart was racing and his pupils were constricting.

Holy crap... what's going on?!

What ability is this?

As a veteran A-level player, he was quite knowledgeable, but... he had no idea what had just happened.

How did the card in my hand suddenly end up in that girl's hands?

The defensive gear he's equipped with has a certain resistance to spatial abilities, so he shouldn't be so easily affected... It can't be time stopping, right?

That's a bit weird...

At this moment, Fan Xiao, who had put away the card, said, "Since you've said so, I accept this kindness."

“I’m quite interested in the G08 node, Mr. Ao Cong. If you have any interesting news, please don’t forget to share it with me.”

"This is my contact information. As for how to use it... well, Mr. Ao will find out when he gets back."

After saying that, he took out several black paper figures in the shape of human figures from his storage space and glanced at his junior sister again.

Silver didn't mind the trouble and activated his psionic energy a second time.

"..."

Ao looked down and noticed a black piece of paper in his pocket near his heart—the same few pieces that Fan Xiao was holding.

Unsurprisingly, this should still be the work of that girl.

Even after scoring twice, he still couldn't understand what the opponent's power was.

If they can take his card, if they can touch his chest pocket... there's no doubt that they can also silently take his head off.

Although an A-level player won't die even if their head and body are separated, what if they used a different attack method?

Such powerful abilities must have many limitations... I wonder if he can withstand them?

In an instant, Ao's apprehension deepened.

"It was a very pleasant conversation."

Fan Xiao's voice pulled Ao Cong back to his senses from his apprehension.

He smiled and said quite politely, "Dinner hasn't ended yet, so I won't disturb Mr. Ao Cong and his family's gathering any longer. We...see you next time."

After saying that, he clapped his hands together, making a crisp sound.

at the same time.

In the real world, in Zone 001, in the restaurant of Hunter Mansion in Roman City.

Ao took out the second black piece of paper that Fan Xiao had given away earlier from his cousin's daughter's pocket and looked at his mother.

As if they were of one mind, the mother and daughter pinched the paper together and tore it apart.

The ceremony began.

The mental suggestion that Fan Xiao had given them before contained two parts: the first part was to start the ritual immediately after seeing Ao Cong; the second part was to perform the second ritual 10 minutes after completing the first ritual.

Therefore, he had given each of the mother and daughter a piece of paper beforehand.

His conversation with Ao Cong certainly wouldn't have lasted more than ten minutes.

The reason he was able to connect the mother and daughter's ritual at the exact moment was because he used Yan Keke's ability to slow down Ao Cong's sense of time.

In Ao Cong's senses, no matter if five, six, or seven minutes have passed... the actual time that has passed is ten minutes—it feels like only five minutes have passed, but in reality, ten minutes have passed.

Because of the recent connection with Roman City, the time flow in Fairy Tale Town is temporarily the same as that in Zone 001.

This ensures that the ten minutes on both sides are equal.

The next second, the coordinates were provided, and Fairy Tale Town was reconnected to the restaurant in Hunter's Mansion.