Chapter 6: Mixing the Octopus's Eyes

The Proud Son of Heaven clapped his hands and smiled, saying: "Indeed, you have a strong sense of professional ethics. I was just trying my luck..." The leader's eyes twitched at these words, but he remained silent, gritting his teeth. The Proud Son of Heaven then continued: "Now, my real question has come: who was that masked man before? I can tell he is your leader."

The leader was taken aback

The leader let out a pained cry, suddenly rolling over several times and unexpectedly rolling to the side. Just as everyone was astonished, they saw him roll over to a player who had been struck, and he reached out to pat that person's back twice. That player let out a gasp as the pressure point was released, coughed once, and surprisingly stood up.

Lin Xiaoxiao observed clearly, yet saw Young Master Ao Tian leap as if springs had grown on his legs, effortlessly covering a distance of more than two or three zhang in an instant, arriving right in front of the leader. The leader was taken aback, completely unprepared for the opponent's remarkable lightness of foot. He was also a renowned player and quickly made an accurate response. With his left hand, he waved to block, while his right hand swung the long knife in front of him, executing an exquisite combination of offense and defense.

The leader was taken aback, thinking to himself that it was nonsense, wondering where the cheat in this game had come from. He then heard the proud young master laugh and say, "If you don't run away at this moment, it shows your brotherly loyalty. Be careful!"

The person across from me was momentarily taken aback, and one of them blurted out: "The bright moonlight before my bed!"

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The leader's expression changed dramatically. Suddenly, he raised his long knife and angrily said, "If you want to ask me a question, first ask about the knife in my hand!" After saying this, he unexpectedly leaped forward, abandoning Lin Xiaoxiao, and charged towards Young Master Ao Tian with his blade raised.

The Emei heroine let out a sigh of relief; after turning this corner, they would be out of sight and considered safe. However, just as they turned the corner, they saw seven or eight men in black approaching from the opposite direction, brandishing gleaming long swords. Both sides were taken by surprise, staring at each other. The Emei heroine was startled and was about to draw her sword when she suddenly heard Young Master Aotian shout, "Slogan!"

Young Master Aotian smiled and said, "Our esteemed Young Master Aotian is now satisfied, isn't he!"

After completing these tasks, Young Master Aotian stood leisurely in place, pinched his wrist and said: "I will ask you a few questions now, will you answer or not?"

The leader's actions were restricted, and he could only slowly fall to the ground, yet his gaze remained fixed on Young Master Ao Tian, filled with both anger and suspicion, as if there were many more questions to ask. However, Young Master Ao Tian chuckled and said, "Do not worry, I will not go back on my word, I just need to borrow something for a while, my apologies!" He moved swiftly, darting between the fallen players, and directly stripped three sets of black clothing, tossing two sets to Lin Xiaoxiao and Qing Tou, saying, "Change into these!"

The leader paused for a moment and slowly shook his head

The leader felt his vital energy in disarray, swaying unsteadily as if about to fall. He had no choice but to reach out and support himself against a large tree; in this state, it was already difficult to make another move.

The leader remained silent, unaware of the other party's intentions. Typically, in games, when both sides encounter each other in this manner, it usually results in a tacit understanding to engage in combat. Generally, there is no need to inquire about such matters, as everyone knows that asking would be futile.

The leader took a few breaths, glanced at Young Master Ao Tian, and then looked at his group of brothers who had been pointed out. After a long pause, he said: "You truly have a sense of humor. Since you know we are all entrusted by someone, we naturally would not reveal the name of our boss"

Young Master Aotian waved his hand, and the three of them walked towards the edge of the forest. This left behind a group of players who had been incapacitated by acupoint strikes. The acupoint system in the game is quite interesting; in addition to restricting players' movements, it also limits communication and shouting between players. Unless the acupoints are released, players cannot use system messages to notify others, which indeed saves a lot of trouble

At the moment when the leading assassin was filled with uncertainty, the young master Aotian in black spoke up. Leaning against a large tree, he lazily asked, "May I ask how this swordsman is addressed?"

"You are being rude! Everyone is wearing black clothes; you should be aware of my identity," Lord Ao Tian said with a serious expression.

With a smile, Young Master Aotian said, "It cannot be said that I have defeated them; I merely took their acupoints casually. We are both in this for the money, and there is no need to kill and create enmity. I only wish to ask you a few questions, and if you help me answer them, I will let you go, ensuring that no one is harmed. What do you think?"

The leader disregarded his excuses and simply said: "How could a master like you do such a thing"

As the three individuals emerged from the woods, they noticed a group of people in black clothing not far away, lined up in the grass, meticulously cleaning the battlefield. It was evident that the players in the vicinity had been scattered after being killed. Many had fled into the nearby woods, while the individuals in black were slowly searching for and surrounding them, leaving no detail overlooked. Further away, a group of players armed with crossbows stood in a line; any movement in the woods would trigger a volley of fire, making it nearly impossible for solitary players to withstand.

The leader, however, paid no attention to his nonsensical ramblings, merely pointing to the circle of people on the ground: "They are all defeated by you?"

At this moment, he pondered for a while and finally spoke, "What do you wish to ask?"

The leader held his breath and thought, "Does wearing black clothes signify identity? We wear black clothes simply because they are night attire, convenient for coordinated action. What are you pretending to be, an acquaintance?" However, he heard the proud young master say, "Brother, I am here to assist my boss with a task, and according to the rules, I cannot disclose my name! You understand."

In this situation, the choice of this person to take the initiative is rather perplexing. It must be noted that there are three individuals on the opposite side, and right in front stands Lin Xiaoxiao, who possesses similar martial skills. This action took the Emei heroine by surprise. Just as she was about to draw her sword to intercept, a thought suddenly crossed her mind; she wanted to see just how skilled this Young Master Aotian truly was, so she allowed the leader to charge forward.

The leader was taken aback and finally exclaimed in anger: "What do you understand? What nonsense are you talking about!"

The proud young master did not pursue; instead, he suddenly turned and kicked backward, sending flying a player who had just released their acupoint and intended to launch a sneak attack. The unfortunate child tumbled several times upon landing, his face filled with inexplicable grief and anger, and he found himself unable to move again

Seeing this, Ao Tian smiled and said: "Alright, since it concerns your principles, let me ask a different question. I will not inquire about your identity or your name; I will say something, and you just nod or shake your head. Rest assured, the system generally does not impose penalties for breaches. If I gain something, you and your brothers can remain unharmed"

He waved to Lin Xiaoxiao, signaling that it was time to leave

Lin Xiaoxiao was startled, thinking that if she were hiding in the woods, even if she did not encounter an ambush, it would be difficult to avoid the sweeping actions of those behind her. The other party's behavior clearly indicated their intention to eliminate as many task players as possible, suggesting that the boss behind this was indeed quite arrogant. The three of them moved discreetly, walking a few steps along the small path beside the woods, pretending to poke at the grass with their swords, gradually distancing themselves from the players in black. A few of the black-clad individuals noticed them but did not approach to inquire, and soon they reached the corner of the road. The three of them moved discreetly, walking a few steps along the small path beside the woods, pretending to poke at the grass with their swords, gradually distancing themselves from the players in black. A few of the black-clad individuals noticed them but did not approach to inquire, and soon they reached the corner of the road.

However, Young Master Aotian ignored the opponent's moves, and his palm passed directly through the gap between the leader's palm and the large knife, pressing swiftly against the leader's chest like lightning. The leader let out a loud cry and flipped backward to retreat. Just as he landed, he felt a burning pain in his chest, followed by a rush of cold air that seemed to freeze him in place. He took a deep breath, intending to speak, but only a puff of white vapor shot straight out in front of him.

Lin Xiaoxiao did not expect that Young Master Ao Tian would ask this one question. She gracefully sheathed her long sword, took Qing Tou and walked to Young Master Ao Tian's side, whispering: "Shall we go out? Why not drive them away and let us stay, or simply..." The female hero also made a fierce gesture of cutting off a head, causing Qing Tou's heart to race.

The scene was utterly silent, and Lin Xiaoxiao couldn't help but gasp in shock, wondering what kind of formidable figure she had encountered. The leader's martial arts skills were so extraordinary that he found himself in such a predicament the moment he made a move, which was simply unimaginable. The leader suppressed his astonishment, leaning against a tree and, with great effort, pointed his long knife at the opponent, asking, "Who on earth are you?" His voice trembled, completely different from before.

The leader looked at him with a complex expression and suddenly clasped his hands, saying: "Today, my brothers and I have fallen, and we do not dare to harbor hopes of revenge. We only hope to know your esteemed name, so that we may understand at whose hands we have met our defeat"

The leader felt an incredible emotion arise within him, as the current situation seemed as if they had already suffered a great defeat, completely at the mercy of others. He had always been proud, and could not help but angrily retort, "What nonsense are you spouting, who do you think you are..." As the words left his mouth, he suddenly realized that the opponent's ability to easily subdue these individuals was likely indicative of a truly remarkable expert.

The Young Master Aotian laughed and said: "A true gentleman's word is as unchangeable as a steed that cannot be turned back once it has been spoken. I have said I will not kill, and I will not kill." After saying this, he looked at the leader and added: "However, you will have to endure waiting here for a while. In ten minutes, the acupoints will be released!"

What on earth is happening to me? Have I turned into an ice pop?

The leader repeated the name once, and suddenly his face turned pale, realizing that it was merely an excuse. He understood that the other party did not want to reveal their name, so he sighed deeply and fell silent. Meanwhile, the proud young master took a step to the side and, like a flash of lightning, reached out his hand, directly immobilizing the leader.

In the game, life and death are quite common; even the most timid individuals do not fear dying in the game. The saying that one can become a hero in a matter of minutes is not without merit. However, dying once incurs a system penalty, such as a decrease in martial arts proficiency, which requires at least a week of hard practice to recover. Therefore, players should strive to avoid death whenever possible. This time, the leader has taken his brothers on this mission, and if they are completely wiped out here, the losses will be significant.

Young Master Aotian said: "You and I are both employed by others, according to the rules... cough cough!"

After speaking, he leaped forward, still reaching out empty-handed towards the two individuals

Young Master Aotian exclaimed, "Ah!" and then laughed, saying, "Boss, your heart is truly generous!" Although he said this, he had already leaped forward to confront that person directly. Lin Xiaoxiao observed clearly that Young Master Aotian approached empty-handed, his speed was not particularly fast, and there was no remarkable internal power to be seen. Yet, he skillfully maneuvered around the opponent's long knife and directly tapped the back of that person's hand.

"Even experts are human and can run short on money!" Young Master Ao Tian spread his hands and said, "I just want to know, who is your employer?"

The leader recognized that this person was the one who had previously spoken up to offer a warning. He observed the individual for a while and cautiously inquired, "Who might you be, sir?"

Lin Xiaoxiao immediately understood Young Master Ao Tian's intentions. Overjoyed, she quickly donned a black outfit and also dressed Qing Tou accordingly. Soon, the three figures in black appeared before everyone, and if one did not look closely, they would truly resemble those individuals.

The player whose acupoints were unblocked first coughed once, then shouted: "Boss, hurry up and leave, that person is a hacker! We can't withstand even a single move..."

Young Master Aotian shook his head and said: "Why go through such hardship! Although it is said that companions are rivals, I do not wish to harm you."

Upon hearing the term "Little Green Robe Tower," the leader looked at him in surprise, neither speaking nor nodding. Young Master Ao Tian already knew the answer; he smiled and said, "Alright, I have an idea in mind. We are all kindred spirits, and I will not force you... You may leave! Oh, no, I mean we can make it leave.

I do not care about your identities; I only ask if that masked person is a member of the Brotherhood

Young Master Aotian laughed heartily: "I just heard you say that emotions affect martial arts, but that is utter nonsense. If one's martial arts are strong enough, even in a bad mood, one can still make you roll on the ground in defeat. You are merely taking advantage of someone else's misfortune. I see your swordsmanship is quite good; are you from the Twin Sabers Sect?"

Young Master Aotian nodded and said, "Isn't that the person from the Little Green Robe Tower?"

Lin Xiaoxiao then understood that the leader of the emotions was deliberately taking the initiative, and in fact, was aiming to unlock the acupoints of those individuals in a timely manner