In the following time, Qingshan Cuiying gave full play to his excellent social skills and extracted a lot of information from these NPCs.

For example, the lively and cute girl who came upstairs to call them for dinner was named Xu Shirui. The other three people present were her father Xu Wenbin, and her two brothers Xu Zhengchu and Xu Zhengyuan.

For another example, they are currently Xu Shirui's college classmates, and Tongsheng Village is Xu Shirui's hometown.

As for the reason why they appeared here... they accepted Xu Shirui's invitation and took advantage of the summer vacation to come to this remote village to collect information.

"Shirui tells me every year when she comes home that she has received a lot of care from you at school."

The middle-aged man Xu Wenbin squinted his eyes and smiled, "It's rare for you to come here this time, so it just gives me a chance to thank you."

"You are serious." The green-robed figure said with a gentle expression, "This is what we should do."

Xu Wenbin laughed and said, "You kid, you are really good at talking."

"Look at me, I'm just chatting with you, and this food is almost getting cold."

As he spoke, he picked up the serving chopsticks and porcelain bowl, and gave each of Chi Yu and the other five members a piece of chicken leg meat. "Come, let's try Shi Rui's mother's craftsmanship."

Chi Yu didn't move his chopsticks in a hurry, but looked up at Xu Wenbin and said, "Why don't you just wait, auntie hasn't come yet."

"By the way." Qingshan Cuiying also remembered something, "Where's Auntie, why haven't you seen her?"

"My mother is still in the kitchen."

The person who answered this time was Xu Shirui, "I'm making soup, I'll be here soon."

"Then let's wait until auntie arrives before eating." The green-robed Cuiying said with a smile.

Xu Wenbin said disapprovingly: "The dishes will be cold by then... I asked Zhengchu to urge her."

He said and waved to his eldest son, "Zhengchu, go call your mother."

Xu Zhengchu said "hmm" in a dull voice, turned around and walked out the door.

"Don't just watch, eat vegetables and eat." Xu Wenbin said, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a string bean and put it in his mouth.

Seeing this, the green-robed green figure gave Yue Luo Wuhen a look that was imperceptible.

"Then you're welcome." He held up the porcelain bowl in front of him and said with a gentle smile.

With his demonstration, the other four people could no longer refuse, so they all picked up their bowls and chopsticks and started eating.

As soon as Chi Yu took a bite of chicken, the system's beep sounded suddenly.

[Although ordinary drugs cannot have much impact on players above level five, for you and the little girl next to you... excessive intake will still lead to coma. 】

Drugged?

Chi Yu's bite movements paused, and he didn't know whether to spit it out or swallow it.

In fact, she had already doubted Xu Shirui when she first met him... because in her eyes, a not very bright "light ball" was flickering slightly on Xu Shirui's chest.

Just like those porcelain dolls in the previous copy.

However, when Chi Yu asked the system about "Xu Shirui's true identity", the answer he got was: "She is a girl who grew up in Tongsheng Village. She has nothing special except for being smart." 】

Before Xu Shirui's matter could be understood, the two dazzling light groups downstairs and Xu Wenbin's overly enthusiastic attitude added some new doubts to Chi Yu.

She knew that this family must have an ulterior motive...but she never expected that they would be bold enough to add drugs to their meals.

Why on earth do they do this?

What grudges do the characters played by the players have with the Xu family?

Also... will all the creatures in the copy appear as "light groups" in her eyes?

Countless thoughts flashed through Chi Yu's mind. Under the cover of the porcelain bowl and his palms, he spat out the chicken in his mouth smoothly and naturally.

She leaned back slightly and watched the reactions of her teammates calmly.

Perhaps out of caution, Qingshan Cuiying and Yue Luo Wuhen only tasted the food on the table. Xiaoyao Luan next to him was eating his food boldly, but the piece of chicken that Xu Wenbin had picked up earlier was buried with his food.

They should all have noticed something abnormal, only...

Chi Yu glanced at Beiludandi who was unaware.

Since Xu Wenbin was watching from the other side, Chi Yu couldn't give her any hints, so he could only let it develop and resign himself to fate.

Until the end, none of the players saw Xu Shirui's mother, but Xu Zhengchu brought over the pot of soup she had cooked. It was milky white and exuded a rich aroma.

After eating, Xu Shirui led everyone back to the second floor and arranged a bedroom for each of them.

"It's getting late. You guys have a good rest. Tomorrow we will go outside the village to collect scenery." Xu Shirui smiled and waved to them.

"Good night, I wish you all a sweet dream."

After she left, Xiaoyaoluan said in an inexplicable tone: "What a polite child."

The green-robed Cuiying was silent for a moment: "... Judging from the content of the conversation just now, this group of NPCs will not provide clues related to the murder if they don't take the initiative to ask."

"What do you think we should do next? Should we go down and question them now, or... wait for a while?"

Chi Yu raised his head and stared at him for two seconds.

Xiaoyao Luan still said nonchalantly: "I don't care. Since you have an idea, just do it according to your idea."

"Then let's all go back to our rooms and have a rest for the night."

The green-robed figure looked at the clock hanging on the wall, "If nothing unexpected happens, we will gather in the original room at six o'clock tomorrow morning to discuss the next plan."

"Okay." Xiaoyao responded casually, turned around and walked towards his bedroom.

"Then...should I leave first?" Beiludandi mustered up the courage to say.

Her nerves had been tense ever since she entered the dungeon. When she heard that she could rest, her mind relaxed a little, and at the same time, she felt sleepy.

After receiving the green-shirted green shadow's approval, Beiludandi secretly glanced at the girl next to her.

Seeing that Chi Yu didn't respond, she lowered her head and left in a little disappointment.

With a soft "clang" sound, only Chi Yu and three others were left in the corridor outside.

Green-shirted Cuiying and Yue Luo Wuhen were about to turn around when they heard the girl's cold voice.

"You want to use her as bait?"

The two of them turned around at the same time and saw Chi Yu's dark eyes.

Faced with Chi Yu's "questioning", Qingshan Cuiying did not defend herself: "This is the best way to promote the development of the plot and draw out potential dangers, isn't it?"

Seeing his indifferent expression, Chi Yu couldn't help frowning slightly.

Only then did she realize that the reason why Hua Feinian said the words "death flag" was not just to amuse the three newcomers... but also to remind them in a subtle way.

——Not all players are as "kind" as her.

Chi Yu pursed his lips and continued to ask: "Why not just force those NPCs to tell them the clues?"

The green-robed Cuiying raised her eyebrows and looked at her with a "Are you serious?" look: "First, they may not know the inside story of the case. Second, even if they know, they may not tell us the truth. .Third, even if they tell the truth, we cannot tell whether they are hiding anything."

"Compared to interrogating those NPCs and getting information that is uncertain of authenticity and completeness, I prefer to believe my own eyes." He pushed the frame of the glasses with the second knuckle of his right index finger.

"Furthermore, since the system has arranged the plot of 'drugging', it must have a deep meaning. If you skip it directly, it may make it more difficult to pass the level."

"I say this...can you understand?"

"Of course, you explained it very clearly." Chi Yu's face remained expressionless, "Can I ask another question?"

Before Qingshan Cuiying could answer, she continued, "If a player dies in the dungeon, what will she become in reality? A vegetative state? Everything is normal? Or...will she lose her life as well?"

This time, the person on the other side was silent for a long time.

"...He doesn't know." Yue Luo Wuhen, who was next to him, replied in a deep voice, "No one knows either."

"Just like... no one can tell us whether the soul will remain after death."

Qingshan Cuiying answered, "Those who know the answer are dead, and those who are alive... will never be able to touch the truth."

"It is precisely because of this uncertainty." Yue Luo Wuhen said, "Every time we enter the dungeon, we will go all out to find a way to pass the level."

"Even if...you have to trade other people's futures for the hope of your own survival."

Chi Yu looked at them quietly.

And they looked calmly back.

After a long while, Chi Yu spoke softly: "I can't criticize your approach, because I share the same philosophy as you."

"But someone I met not long ago once told me through actions... While ensuring your own safety, you should also do your best to help teammates who deserve help."

Yue Luo Wuhen raised his eyebrows slightly: "What do you mean..."

"I basically agree with your theory of 'seeing is believing', but before using a teammate as bait... you must at least obtain her consent first, right?"

"Do you think she will agree?" Green-shirted Cuiying recalled Beiludandi's poor performance when she first entered the dungeon, and couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.

"As long as we promise to keep her safe in secret...why not?"

"And, if I read it correctly... your original intention was not to let your 'teammates' die in vain, right?"

Chi Yu said, turning around slowly, "Since most of the negative impressions you have left on her, leave the task of negotiating with her to me."

"You can take advantage of this time to call Xiaoyao Luan over and discuss in advance how to deal with the next crisis."

Looking at the girl's slender but straight back, the green-robed figure remained silent for a long time.

"What do you think of her proposal? Do you want to try to trust the newcomer?"

Yue Luo Wuhen turned to look at his companion, "Just like when you chose to believe me."

Hearing this, the green-robed figure's lips curved up: "Don't you already have the answer in your heart?"

"This Chihe, should I say she is too naive...or too transparent..."

He sighed softly.

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