Weird Rules Rumor: At The Beginning, He Insisted That He Was Not Dead-Chapter 104: Genetic Tower (3)

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “So the question is, if you destroy his escape pod and your own, what about the other 97 pods? Are you planning to destroy each one individually?”

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “What other 97 pods? In this dungeon, there are only two real players — me and him! The rest are fakes!”

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “I figured out this dungeon’s flaw long ago. It looks like there are 99 players, but only two are real. The others are decoys!”

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “…(≖_≖ ) Let me ask you one final question: What exactly are you doing, Ji Yunfeng?”

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “This is serious. I hope you’re not mocking me. If we fail this mission, we’re both doomed. Understood?”

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “Don’t you trust me as your captain? Think I’m still Level 1? I’m already stratospheric. He can’t beat me. Just wait for good news.”

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “That doesn’t reassure me…”】

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “Wait, I just remembered something.”】

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “What?”】

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “My task is to collect 100 biological samples, but the time limit is 15 days. If I gather one per day, I’d need 100 days. Won’t I fail?”】

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “…We’ll discuss this when you return. For now, focus on the mission!”】

Xia Dongjie sent no further messages. He concluded Ji Yunfeng was toying with him, spouting nonsense too absurd to parse. He’d “talk” properly once the idiot returned from the dungeon!

Meanwhile, Bai Lian had already noticed Ji Yunfeng.

The man had been staring at him since appearing, his face practically screaming, “I’ve seen you.” It was impossible to ignore.

From his attire and the analyzer over his eye, Bai Lian deduced he was a player. Interesting. Encountered one so soon.

Bai Lian smirked slightly and approached.

Seeing this, Ji Yunfeng recalled his captain’s advice: “Act natural. Don’t let him realize you’ve noticed him.”

“Act natural…” Ji Yunfeng chose the optimal strategy — he glanced around obliviously, pretending Bai Lian didn’t exist even as the man stood right before him.

“What…? Did his intelligence reset to zero?” Bai Lian studied him, lip twitching. Was his skill’s effect this obvious?

“Hello, I’m Bai Lian,” he ventured cautiously.

Ji Yunfeng, realizing he’d been exposed, didn’t falter. Instead, he reacted with exaggerated surprise: “When did you get here? I didn’t notice!”

You’re literally facing me… For the first time, Bai Lian grasped the horror of an intelligence debuff.

“What’s your name?” he pressed.

“I don’t have a name,” Ji Yunfeng scratched his head. “Maybe you’ve got the wrong person?”

Bai Lian’s eyes narrowed. Was this man unaffected? His logic was bizarrely coherent. Was it all an act?

“I’m asking for your name,” he repeated.

Ji Yunfeng finally conceded. Narrowing his eyes, he said, “Ji Yunfeng. I’m not from the Professionals’ Association. Captain Xia Dongjie didn’t send me to kill you. I’m just a regular player.”

“Right. I’ll pretend I know nothing…” Bai Lian nodded, then an idea struck.

He clapped Ji Yunfeng’s shoulder, smiling. “Since we’re both players, why not become friends?”

“Of course!” Ji Yunfeng grinned. “As friends, I’d never betray you — like using dungeon rules to kill you. That won’t happen, don’t worry!”

“Then could you lend me some items? I’ll return them after clearing the dungeon.” Bai Lian revealed his true intent.

“No,” Ji Yunfeng shook his head.

Bai Lian frowned. A refusal? That made no sense!

As he puzzled, Ji Yunfeng added: “Between friends, we don’t lend. We gift!”

Ah, so that’s the play… Bai Lian smiled. “You’re right. Between friends, debts don’t exist.”

Ji Yunfeng began pulling out items — mostly low-tier, but better than nothing. Bai Lian collected them, planning to sell later.

“Could you… gift me some Rule Points too?”

“Absolutely!” Ji Yunfeng agreed readily, a faint smirk flashing. Let him take the items and points. Once the mission’s done, they’ll return to me anyway.

Earn his trust. Strike when we team up. Flawless! Ji Yunfeng mentally applauded his genius. Why is Xia Dongjie captain instead of me?

Fueled by righteous indignation, he messaged Xia Dongjie while transferring points: freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “Captain, you’ve held your position too long. With my intellect, I should replace you. Resign at the next vote, or I’ll make it happen!”】

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “Did your escape pod hit your head?”】

【Ji Yunfeng (Evil Spirit): “Haha! You’re just jealous!”】

【Xia Dongjie (Legend): “Says the guy perpetually last in polls?”】

Ji Yunfeng had stagnated for three years while others leveled up. Only his combat strength kept him relevant — a choice Xia Dongjie now regretted.

“Well done, brother!” Bai Lian smiled at the thousands of Rule Points added.

“My pleasure,” Ji Yunfeng waved. “What’s next?”

Bai Lian paused, then smirked. “We’ll split up. Gather intel, report to me. Once I complete my task, I’ll help with yours. Deal?”