Chapter 58

From a young age, Su Tanxia has always been the most outstanding child in the eyes of her parents and teachers.

Since elementary school, no matter what exams she took, Su Tanxia always ranked first in her grade. For her, this terrifying academic achievement was the least noteworthy thing.

She learned oil painting and won awards, but more often, she doodled to pass the time. Her piano skills reached a professional level by the time she was eight.

While other children were busy taking exams, Su Tanxia could play various famous pieces with ease. For her, playing the piano was more about emotional release.

At the age of twelve, Su Tanxia learned Go from her father's friend for three months and then won several matches in the provincial promotion tournament.

Her father's friend, a Go master, was amazed and said that Su Tanxia had the talent to become a master, and wanted to take her as a disciple.

However, Su Tanxia had no interest in playing Go.

One could say that Su Tanxia's talent was so outstanding that there was nothing she couldn't do if she wanted to. Gradually, she lost interest in life.

Because life was too simple for her.

Success came too easily, to the point where she no longer felt joy. What others had to work hard to achieve, for her, was as easy as picking up a stone.

This time, with the world game, Su Tanxia completed the three beginner games and successfully passed. Then, without any hesitation, she excitedly rushed at the spore people, trying every method to kill the monsters.

Long-awaited happiness finally arrived.

Su Tanxia even took the initiative to enter the God's Tower, determined to be the first to clear it. However, she found that her life was no longer as smooth as before.

Especially compared to Sun Yuan, she felt like a complete failure, wishing she could be reborn.

Su Tanxia said nothing and turned to leave.

"Giving up?"

Sun Yuan teased.

"Winning once doesn't mean winning forever."

Su Tanxia's expression was calm: "The game is still long, and I still have time to surpass you!"

"Do you think I won't kill you here to eliminate future threats?"

Sun Yuan frowned.

"You're not that kind of person!"

Su Tanxia observed Sun Yuan: "Your eyes show a gentle nature. You must listen to your parents and teachers, right? You probably haven't made many mistakes since elementary school, right?"

"..."

Sun Yuan was silent because the girl was right.

"Parents' perspectives determine their children's lives. Most parents teach their children to be obedient, to study hard, and to find a good job in the future. Beyond that, there's nothing else."

Su Tanxia spoke confidently: "How to survive in society? How to compete with opponents? How to find your advantages and dig out your potential? How to solve problems when faced with crises or opportunities?"

"Have your parents taught you these things?"

Su Tanxia asked.

Of course, she didn't need an answer because many parents don't discuss these things with their children, and they themselves don't know.

"Sun Yuan, your current advantage in this game only shows that you are very excellent, but you're not doing well enough. There are too many flaws in how you handle things."

Su Tanxia evaluated: "If I were in your position, I would have already conquered the God's Tower and returned to school with the best rewards."

Sun Yuan was taken aback. It was the first time he heard such words, and his mind was struck by a sudden realization.

"People make mistakes, especially when they are young and perform so well..."

Su Tanxia looked at Sun Yuan, who was unscathed and fully equipped, and felt a bit jealous: "You have the capital to make three mistakes."

"Only three?"

Sun Yuan mocked.

"Do you know why poor people don't dare to start businesses?"

Su Tanxia didn't wait for Sun Yuan to answer: "Because they have too little capital. A second-generation rich person can lose a million and still come back, but what about a poor person's child? That million might be their parents' lifetime savings."

"So, Sun Yuan, you are lucky now. The advantages you've accumulated allow you to make mistakes, but you won't always be in the top tier!"

Su Tanxia thought to herself that the top position would definitely be hers.

"Why are you telling me this?"

Sun Yuan was curious.

"Because you are excellent enough."

For the first time, a smile appeared on Su Tanxia's lips: "I want to compete with some genius-level opponents; otherwise, this game would be too boring."

"Aren't you afraid of raising a tiger to become a threat?"

Sun Yuan pressed.

It had to be said that Su Tanxia looked incredibly beautiful when she smiled, like the warm sunlight of spring and the sweet fruit of autumn, making one want to kiss her red lips.

"Only two kings can play a world-shocking game."

Su Tanxia's clear eyes looked at Sun Yuan.

There was something she didn't say: life needs a goal to pursue to be full of motivation.

And Sun Yuan was Su Tanxia's current goal.

To surpass him,

To defeat him!

And then to conquer him.

This boy had the qualifications to be one of her team members.

Su Tanxia could predict that in this game, players couldn't clear the levels alone; they needed to form a team.

Of course, she said these things because Sun Yuan was kind.

With her attractiveness in appearance and figure, and in this deserted environment, if Sun Yuan wanted to do something unspeakable, he would definitely succeed.

But his eyes were clear, with no ulterior motives.

And he was too lenient with those players earlier.

This showed that he was a gentle and kind person.

If it were her, she would have stripped those players and taken all the loot before letting them leave.

Sun Yuan raised an eyebrow; was she complimenting him?

"See you later!"

Su Tanxia didn't want to continue chatting and turned to leave. Her arm was very painful, so she needed to complete the maze level quickly!

"Wait!"

Sun Yuan called out.

Su Tanxia turned around and saw a thumb-sized syringe thrown to her by Sun Yuan.

"Basic recovery treatment; it can't heal broken bones, but it can stop bleeding and pain."

Sun Yuan smiled: "Here, take it."

"I don't want to owe you a favor."

Su Tanxia caught it but didn't use it, and her face didn't show any joy.

"It's not a favor; it's a reward for your words!"

Sun Yuan, because of Su Tanxia's words, began to realize that although he was a beta tester for the mobile version of the game, in real life, he was just a college student.

He still had a lot to learn.

Otherwise, he couldn't fully leverage his advantage as a beta tester.

"Then I won't refuse it!"

Su Tanxia didn't hesitate, removed the needle cap with her thumb, and injected the syringe into her smooth arm, pushing the medicine in.

A cool sensation immediately spread throughout her body, making Su Tanxia almost moan in comfort.

"Thank you!"

Su Tanxia bowed slightly to express her gratitude.

Her movements were graceful, showing her upbringing.

"Do you want to go together?"

Sun Yuan invited: "Aren't you curious about what kind of epic equipment is in that treasure chest?"

Sun Yuan had already seen that Su Tanxia's eloquence, manners, and knowledge were not those of an ordinary family. He decided to act with this girl to see how she handled problems.

"Sure!"

Su Tanxia nodded; she was indeed interested in the equipment.

The two hurriedly moved forward. Sun Yuan didn't deliberately take care of Su Tanxia, and this girl didn't complain, even with a broken arm, she kept up the pace and didn't fall behind.

Fifteen minutes later, the two saw a familiar golden light barrier. They passed through it and then froze.

A circular area, green lawn, mysterious altar, and a golden treasure chest floating above it...

The scenery was exactly the same as what Sun Yuan had seen before, but the only difference was that a spore person was sitting on the altar steps.

On the grass beside it, a spore ray was lying there, gnawing on a bone.

Sun Yuan frowned because it was a human hand.

Su Tanxia had a good memory and recognized this spore person as the one they had encountered at the supply box earlier.

"Quick, run away; this monster is very strong!"

Sun Yuan whispered a warning.

"What about you?"

Su Tanxia didn't move.

"The treasure chest is ahead; I have to give it a try!"

Sun Yuan took out a speed mushroom: "And I need to test this monster's strength; I can't run every time I see it."

Sun Yuan didn't attack it last time because there was no benefit, but now it was different with the supply box.

"Let me be the bait to distract it, and you go open the treasure chest. That will also repay your favor!"

Su Tanxia suggested.

Sun Yuan turned to look at the girl and warned her seriously: "No, because you will die, and in the end, I will still have to fight it."

"..."

Su Tanxia heard the seriousness and gravity in Sun Yuan's words and pursed her red lips: "Next time, I will make you see that I, Su Tanxia, have the qualifications to say, 'I can!'"

Su Tanxia said this seriously and immediately left the light barrier.

Sun Yuan looked at the spore person and put the speed mushroom in his mouth.