Chapter 65

Seeing this, Zhou Chenhao couldn’t help but gasp.

How many hemp ropes did Bai Xuechao have in that large handful he gathered? Nine? Ten? Or even more?

I saw that pair of jade-like, snow-white, beautiful hands, with their ten fingers slightly spread.

The hemp ropes, having lost their binding force, all fell into the deep pit, landing on the long spikes at the bottom, or in the gaps between the spikes.

One second, two seconds, Bai Xuechao was still sitting steadily on the swing.

“Oh, it seems my luck is pretty good,” he said nonchalantly, even having the leisure to swing his dangling legs. The swing swayed back and forth with his moving legs.

Zhou Chenhao was speechless, admiring him from the bottom of his heart, both for his luck and for that crazy energy.

When Bai Xuechao pulled down a large handful of ropes, Xiao 6 was so nervous that it was about to go haywire. It didn’t even dare to scream. Now, seeing that he was fine, it let out a long sigh of relief.

It bit a small handkerchief and whimpered, “You scared me to death! Host, why did you do that?”

Bai Xuechao just said, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”

Xiao 6: =A= I don’t think you know what you’re doing at all!

Xiao 6’s code-like little hands were wringing the small handkerchief. Clinging to a glimmer of hope, it asked, “Then, Host, when you pulled off so many ropes, were you sure you wouldn’t pull off the system’s ropes?”

“No,” Bai Xuechao said, which almost made Xiao 6 cry out loud. He added indifferently, “Just leaving it to fate.”

Xiao 6: Help me, my Host is actually a madman!

If Bai Xuechao accidentally messed up and fell, not only would it have to bind to the next host, but Bai Guzi would also go crazy with it! How could an important villain character die just two chapters after their debut? That would be too rash!

Perhaps because Bai Xuechao had pulled off too many ropes at once, the large screen only now belatedly displayed his current number of game coins.

【Player C’s current game coin count: 941,666,670】

Bai Xuechao did a quick mental calculation. He had just pulled off thirteen hemp ropes in that one go, and now he had eleven left above his head.

He reached out and grabbed another hemp rope.

Before he could pull, Zhou Chenhao cried out, “You’re still going to pull?”

“Hmm… it doesn’t seem right for me to pull it myself.” Bai Xuechao suddenly turned his crimson eyes towards Gong Ting. Whether it was premeditated or a sudden whim, he said, “City Lord Gong, you’re the one with the most ropes now. In your words, that’s not very fair, is it?”

Bai Xuechao’s words clearly had a hidden meaning, and Gong Ting wasn’t an idiot. He replied with a smile, “And then? You only have one less than me, right?”

“How about we pull off two ropes together?” Bai Xuechao was very good at grasping Gong Ting’s psychology, and invited him, “Even if you pull off two, you’ll still be the one with the most ropes among us. I want to bet on our luck with you, to see if one of us will fall.”

For Gong Ting, he was more than happy to bet with Dongfang Bubai on anything and then defeat him.

After a brief consideration, Gong Ting nodded and said, “Alright.”

He had twelve hemp ropes above his head. The probability of pulling exactly the two generated by the system was less than 20%. It would be terrible luck if he pulled them.

However, if Dongfang Bubai happened to pull them, that would be great.

Zhou Chenhao silently complained, “The phenomenon of pulling ropes in advance has become contagious…”

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Xuechao pulled off a rope. Seeing that Gong Ting hadn’t made a move, he urged, “It’s your turn, City Lord Gong. You wouldn’t be thinking of backing out at the last minute, would you?”

“How could I?” Gong Ting had indeed been a bit hesitant, but he couldn’t stand being provoked by Dongfang Bubai’s goading, so he did as he had promised and pulled off a hemp rope.

【Player C’s current game coin count: 991,666,670】

【The City Lord has obtained 50,000,000 game coins.】

【The City Lord’s current game coin count: 80,000,001】

The two looked at each other. Bai Xuechao grasped the end of a hemp rope and said, “Shall we pull this one together?”

“Fine.” Gong Ting also grabbed one.

Watching each other’s movements, they pulled off the hemp ropes together. After waiting for three seconds, both were safe and sound.

Bai Xuechao sighed with little sincerity, “It seems our luck is both pretty good.”

Gong Ting snorted.

【Player C’s current game coin count: 1,041,666,670】

【The City Lord’s current game coin count: 130,000,001】

【If there are no other questions, the game will begin in ten seconds.】

“Wait—I still have a question—” Bai Xuechao grabbed the sides of the swing and swayed, lazily dragging out his words.

He leisurely swung his legs clad in white casual pants, a smile on his face, as he made a devilish suggestion, “I think taking turns answering questions is too much of a waste of time. Can we add a quick-response mechanism? If one person answers correctly, all the other players have to pull off a rope?”

The other three: “…”

How should I put this, Bai Xuechao seemed to be eagerly seeking death.

Bai Xuechao’s gaze swept across the expressions on the three faces. Zhou Chenhao had a pained mask, Ling Feng was expressionless, and Gong Ting’s mouth was twitching.

He curved his beautiful eyebrows and eyes, revealing a pure and lovely smile, without any hint of apology and with an uncertain sincerity, he said: “I’m sorry, I have a show to catch up on later, and I want to get back early to watch it.”

The three of them: “…”

Who would believe that!!

Xiao 6 asked naively, “Host, do you really have a show to catch up on?”

“Of course it’s fake,” Bai Xuechao replied.

But it was true that he wanted to end the game quickly.

This game that required taking turns answering questions was too time-consuming. He wanted to achieve his goal and finish work early, and he could also rescue Xia Xiaoxi sooner.

He had been planning this since he started frantically pulling the ropes earlier.

【There are no issues with the game rules. If Player C has no reasonable grounds, the proposal will be rejected.】

Zhou Chenhao was the first to breathe a sigh of relief.

If Bai Xuechao’s proposal was adopted, he wouldn’t have to do anything else but pull ropes.

Unexpectedly, Bai Xuechao actually argued with reason, “Each of us invested 250,000,000.

If a player answers a question correctly and gets 50,000,000, then after 20 questions are answered correctly, there will be no game coins left in the prize pool. If we’re all lucky and the four of us are still here without the game ending, then there will only be penalties for wrong answers and no rewards for correct ones. Is that reasonable for a game?”

A straight line appeared on the large screen, and it was a while before it started to pulse again.

Under Zhou Chenhao’s horrified gaze, a new rule was added.

【Additional game rule: After 8 questions, from the 9th question onwards, a quick-response mode will be activated. If one player answers correctly, the other three players must pull off one of their own ropes.】

Zhou Chenhao slapped his forehead with a “slap.” If this were a manga, his eyes would have turned into two ×s.

Ling Feng also furrowed his brow slightly.

To be honest, he didn’t get along well with people of Bai Xuechao’s personality. Bai Xuechao pursued excitement for himself, but it affected others, raising the danger level of this game once again.

His knowledge was relatively broad, so he could still cope. He looked at Zhou Chenhao with some concern.

Zhou Chenhao forced a smile at him, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, “I’m fine…”

Ling Feng: “…”

Bro, you don’t look fine at all.

【If there are no other questions, the game will begin in ten seconds.】

This time, Bai Xuechao did not speak again.

【Game Start】

【Current Player Rope Count】

【City Lord: 10】

【Player A: 4】

【Player B: 6】

【Player C: 9】

【Player A will start answering.】

【Question 1: Among the five major organs of the human body, which is the only one with regenerative function?】

【A. Liver】

【B. Spleen】

Ling Feng couldn’t help but think, what an obscure question.

He maintained a calm expression and said, “A.” In fact, he wasn’t too sure either, only having a vague impression, but he couldn’t give up on answering.

【Correct Answer】

【Player A has obtained 50,000,000 game coins.】

【Player A’s current game coin count: 79,999,998】

Ling Feng inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was the person with the fewest hemp ropes on the field, only four. The probability of pulling the system’s rope was as high as 50%, much greater than the others, so he had to try his best not to answer questions incorrectly.

【Question 2: How many layers of tissue need to be cut during a caesarean section to see the baby?】

【A. Six layers】

【B. Seven layers】

Good grief, another question of this type was drawn.

Did a group of medical students come to Dream Game City for team-building?

Bai Xuechao was at ease, and almost as soon as he saw the options, he gave his answer, “B.”

【Correct Answer】

【Player C’s current game coin count: 1,091,666,670】

The other three all turned to look at him.

Zhou Chenhao asked directly in puzzlement, “Why would you know that?”

“I just happened to read it in a book?” Bai Xuechao said.

Zhou Chenhao’s expression was complicated, “…Then the books you read are quite eclectic.”

It was his turn next.

【Question 3: In “Pocket ● Monsters,” what type of electric current does Pi●chu output?】

【A. Alternating current】

【B. Direct current】

Zhou Chenhao: “…”

Which weirdo thought of this? Possessing both a two-dimensional and a science student buff at the same time??

He knew Pi●chu, but who knew what type of current that yellow-skinned mouse outputted! Wasn’t it just a hundred thousand volts? Did it even distinguish between alternating and direct current?

Zhou Chenhao clutched his hair, his pained expression could be made into an expression pack.

Just as he was about to guess wildly, he heard Ling Feng muttering to himself, “Hmm, suddenly I want to eat electric eel…”

Out of a teammate’s tacit understanding, Zhou Chenhao realized that Ling Feng was reminding him!

Electric eels are also creatures that can generate electricity, so they should have the same type of current as Pi●chu.

【Player A is suspected of helping Player B answer the question. This is a warning. If there are any other suspected helping behaviors, the system will pull off a rope in order.】

Zhou Chenhao felt a little sorry for Ling Feng. Ling Feng had risked being warned by the system to help him, but he—

He didn’t even know what kind of current an electric eel produced.

He looked at Ling Feng apologetically and forced a stiff smile, “I don’t know, let’s choose A.”

Seeing Ling Feng sigh, he knew it was not good.

【Incorrect Answer】

【Player B, please pull off one rope within 10 seconds. If no action is taken within 10 seconds, the system will pull it off on your behalf in order.】

【10, 9, 8…】

Zhou Chenhao was quite straightforward. Without even hesitating, he randomly chose one of the six and pulled it down.

【Congratulations to Player B for being safe and sound, obtaining 50,000,000 game coins.】

【Player B’s current game coin count: 82,333,331】

All three had passed safely. It was Gong Ting’s turn.

【Question 4: The Four Great Anhui Troupes refer to the Sanqing Troupe, the Hechun Troupe, the Chuntai Troupe, and what other troupe?】

【A. Qixiu Troupe】

【B. Sixi Troupe】

This was a very difficult question. Gong Ting no longer wanted to think about which talented person’s knowledge in his game city this was. He didn’t even know what an Anhui troupe was.

He had originally wanted to gamble on the 50% accuracy rate, but after seeing Ling Feng’s slightly serious gaze from the side, a wicked smile appeared on his face.

Ling Feng’s gaze was very subtle, but he still caught it.

Obviously, the other party didn’t know the answer to the question either.

A one-for-one exchange was very suitable for someone like Ling Feng, who had few ropes to begin with. He was going to bet on Ling Feng’s 50% error rate.

“I choose to give up answering,” Gong Ting said.

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