Chapter 46

Finding it, I left everything there. Zhang Yuanqing stared at this sentence for a long time without speaking.

"Brother Bing, you really gave me a tough problem!" Zhang Yuanqing sighed and focused on the "clue."

"A lifetime of two brothers, this was Brother Bing's catchphrase in his second year of middle school. If it was just an expression of emotion, it wouldn't be in the code."

"6203, a string of numbers, is it a password?"

"Find it, what does 'it' refer to?"

Zhang Yuanqing frowned and thought for a long time, rubbing his temples in frustration.

He felt he had many clues, but it seemed he had nothing. He silently complained.

But this fits the pattern in detective novels. To prevent the secret from being leaked, Assistant Bing left clues that only the two of them could understand for the great detective Zhang Yuanqing. When certain conditions are met in the future, he would naturally understand.

After all, the great detective is still a weakling.

"The so-called 'everything' must be related to the Demon King character card Bing sent me, his disappearance, and his abnormal behavior during his college years. It's about a character of the Demon King's level, what 'it' is, is really intriguing."

Zhang Yuanqing tore up the note, left the room, and entered the bathroom.

"Gurgle"

The toilet flushed away the paper fragments.

Uncle Lei is very busy. Work can numb him to a certain extent, alleviating the pain of losing his son. This also highlights how difficult life is for Aunt Zhou, a housewife.

Zhang Yuanqing said goodbye to Aunt Zhou, left Yinpeng Community, and stood by the street outside the community, waiting for a ride-hailing car while thinking:

"This matter can't be told to Chief Shi or Old Si Ji. I have to investigate it myself. There are only so many clues, and there's no point in rushing. The most important thing now is the second Spirit Realm mission.

"Leveling up is the most important."

Zhang Yuanqing increasingly realized the importance of strength.

"Multi-player Spirit Realms, if not death-type, are punishment-type. Failing the mission deducts experience points. If things go badly, my strength might even regress."

"The reward depends on the difficulty level of the realm and the Walker's performance in the mission. My current experience is 52%. I wonder if the second Spirit Realm can make me level up to 2 directly."

Theoretically, it's impossible.

He had inquired about this recently. As long as one can survive in a single-player Spirit Realm, the rewards are usually generous, so the leveling speed shouldn't be slow.

But experienced Walkers like Guan Ya and Li Dongze, one has been stuck at level 2 for a long time, and the other at level 3. The reasons are two: one, the realms they enter are not of high level, and the missions are not difficult, so the rewards are not as exaggerated as S-level.

Two, multi-player realms have successes and failures. To put it bluntly, it's inevitable to encounter bad teammates who drag you down.

At this moment, the ride-hailing car arrived late. Zhang Yuanqing opened the door and got in, returning home.

"Grandma, I'm back from class."

Zhang Yuanqing called out towards the balcony.

"Your uncle came by and hopes you'll visit him after you get back," Grandma, who was washing the mop, replied.

"No, I'm very tired from class. I don't want to sing and dance with him."

"I heard your aunt recently gave him some money."

"Grandma, I'll go to Uncle's house to play."

Fifteen minutes later, Zhang Yuanqing, satisfied, left Uncle's house, returned to his room, and opened the forum. The post from the Night Walker official forum, which was reposted yesterday, was still pinned to the top, but there was a new post below it.

#Mourning, a colleague sacrificed in a multi-player Spirit Realm#

He clicked into the post and read that yesterday, a colleague from a certain branch received an S-level realm mission, "Jinshui Amusement Park." He informed his superiors before entering.

Then he never came out. It had been over 24 hours since he entered the realm.

[Too Many Hard Days: I'm also going into a multi-player Spirit Realm soon. I'm so worried.]

[Call Me Queen: It's unlikely there will be a strategy guide anytime soon. You're on your own, but with so many multi-player realms, it's not that unlucky.]

[Long Days Ahead: Queen, the probability might be low, but if it happens, it's a sure death. And S-level realms are extremely difficult. Dragging it out for a year or two could kill many people.]

This news caused considerable panic and discussion on the forum.

[The King Has a Disease: At the Extraordinary stage, are there any exceptionally talented colleagues? Even wild cultivators are fine. These people have good resumes and a higher chance of being assigned to S-level realms. They might be able to clear S-level realms. Too Many Hard Days, just keep an eye on these people.]

[Too Many Hard Days: Good idea!]

With the large number of Walkers, there are many like "Too Many Hard Days" who are about to enter realms. They all praised this idea, thinking it was a good plan.

Talented players at the same stage are more important to them than attendants or elders, as the latter cannot enter low-level realms.

"Yinshan Ghost School and Xinfeng Reservoir have been cleared, and Jinshui Amusement Park is a multi-player realm open to all professions. Although it's S-level, theoretically, it has a higher chance of being cleared than the Night Walker exclusive realms. This 'Long Days Ahead' clearly didn't do well in math."

Zhang Yuanqing scrolled through the comments and shared his thoughts.

At this moment, he saw a notification pop up in the chat app. Wang Qian, an informant for the Zhi Sha Palace, sent a message.

Wang Qian: "Can you get the old strategy guide for Jinshui Amusement Park?"

Zhang Yuanqing: "Are you going into a realm soon?"

Wang Qian: "My next realm is a Musician exclusive realm, and it's not soon. I just want to tell you that if you can get the old strategy guide, you can make a small fortune."

"How so?"

"The Night Walker exclusive realms have anomalies, as you know. Jinshui Amusement Park is an Extraordinary stage multi-player realm with the widest audience. In the black market, the old strategy guide has already sold for 300,000."

Spirit Realm strategy guides are "strategic resources," one of the foundations of official organizations, accumulated through the efforts of countless official Walkers.

Zhang Yuanqing had never seen 300,000 in his life.

Wang Qian continued to send messages:

"I have a channel that is collecting old strategy guides. As an official organization member, if you can get the old strategy guide, I can help you sell it, 73%."

"I have it!"

Seventy percent is 210,000. Zhang Yuanqing subconsciously replied and then retracted the message.

Wang Qian sent a question mark, indicating confusion.

Zhang Yuanqing: "I have an old version, but I'm not selling it."

Wang Qian: "Why?"

Zhang Yuanqing: "I don't want to make that kind of money."

Wang Qian didn't insist. It was clear that Yuan Tianzun's family background was good, and he had a high moral bottom line, which was a good thing. After all, no one wants to deal with cold, ruthless, and extremely evil people.

"How much is the new Jinshui Amusement Park strategy guide worth?" Zhang Yuanqing asked.

"S-level realm strategy guides are priceless, but there's no fixed price. The specific amount can be negotiated with the buyer. However, I guess with your authority, you probably can't access S-level realm strategy guides, right?"

The S-level and trial missions at the Extraordinary stage are different.

Wang Qian: "I have a patient. I'll talk to you when I have time. If you change your mind, remember to contact me. I'm short on money recently."

Wang Qian was very short on money. Doctors' salaries are not high, and due to the moral value limit, most opportunities to make a fortune are ruled out.

After this chat, Zhang Yuanqing remembered the Jinshui Amusement Park realm strategy guide given by Li Dongze.

He became somewhat interested in this realm.

Exiting the chat app, he opened his email and downloaded the attachment.

[Jinshui Amusement Park, Realm Code: 6203, Difficulty Level: B, Type: Multi-player (Punishment Type)]

[Main Mission: Experience two or more amusement park attractions.]

"Upon entering the realm, the realm will prompt you to play certain attractions. These attractions include roller coasters, pendulum rides, pirate ships, haunted houses, Ferris wheels, detective reasoning halls, etc.

"Most attractions test team collaboration skills. The gameplay is...

"The most dangerous is the haunted house ghost marriage. The ghost bride will choose the most handsome male player to be her husband. The chosen one is directly eliminated. Therefore, after entering the haunted house, you must repeatedly say: I am an ugly monster!

"When all male players shout 'I am an ugly monster,' the ghost bride will randomly choose. At this point, it's a matter of luck. Female players are the safest and can directly pass this attraction."

Zhang Yuanqing carefully read through the gameplay of each attraction. When he saw the ghost marriage, he thought, it's just elimination? This ghost bride is far less cruel than the one in the trial mission.

Although the old version is only for reference and cannot be relied upon, it can quickly help one understand the realm's situation, making it very valuable.

No wonder someone is willing to pay 300,000 for it.

Suddenly, Zhang Yuanqing's face changed, and he quickly scrolled the screen to the top of the document.

Jinshui Amusement Park, Realm Code: 6203

6203?!

He was stunned, for a long time.

Is it a coincidence?

"6203 refers to Jinshui Amusement Park? Does Brother Bing have something there? No, it's impossible." Zhang Yuanqing shook his head.

Spirit Realms are randomly assigned. Just this point doesn't make sense. What if I don't enter Jinshui Amusement Park? Then Brother Bing's arrangement would be in vain.

Unless Brother Bing can predict which realm I will enter.

If my future realm can be predicted, then my realm missions are not random. Entering She Ling Tunnel would be quite terrifying. Zhang Yuanqing suddenly felt a chill.

After dinner, Zhang Yuanqing washed up early, drew the curtains, turned off the lights, locked the door, and lay on the big bed, staring at the digital clock on the bedside table.

Before midnight, the realm mission will definitely come.

He held five or six blue pills in his hand, feeling time slowly pass.

After a long time, a familiar notification sounded in his mind:

[Ding, Spirit Realm map opening, entering the realm in 60 seconds. Your realm this time is "Jinshui Amusement Park," Code: 6203]

[Difficulty Level: S]

[Type: Multi-player (Death Type)]

[Main Mission: Experience two or more amusement park attractions]

[Note: Non-realm items cannot be brought in.]

[6203 Realm Introduction: One day, an indescribable character came to Jinshui Amusement Park. She was surprised to find that after a long sleep, the world had such an interesting toy. She happily experienced all the attractions and decided not to destroy the place. Before leaving, she instructed the spirits in the park to find a young man named XXXX.]

It really is Jinshui Amusement Park, it's really Jinshui Amusement Park. Zhang Yuanqing felt like a million horses were galloping in his mind.

Without time to think, he swallowed the blue pills and called Guan Ya's phone number.

According to the rules, he had to report the realm to his superiors and colleagues, especially during this sensitive period.

The call was quickly answered, and Guan Ya scolded:

"Every girl whose dream is disturbed needs a big meal as compensation."

"Tell Chief Shi that I'm about to enter a realm. The realm is Jinshui Amusement Park."

"What?! Your multi-player realm is Jinshui Amusement Park? Hey, Yuan? Hey, hey..."

Guan Ya got no response.

PS: Typos will be corrected later.