Chapter 351: Player Disappearance

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Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Player DisappearanceUpon hearing this, Xu Huo knew that these two must have met He Pu. He implied that the person who attacked him last night must have been Butler Mr. Dong, and also indicated his wish for them to help test He Pu. Without saying anything, he closed the door directly. Only after the footsteps outside had faded away did Xu Huo turn back to speak with the Chen Brothers. Chen Tu explained the function of the Substitute Mirror. The operation was straightforward, requiring the mirror to first reflect one’s own shadow and then, after flipping it upside down, to reflect the target. The moment the target’s image appears in the mirror, the preparations are considered complete. The mirror’s protection is limited to three people, and it can transfer damage to three targets. Notably, the protected individuals and targets of the damage transfer must be in the same space, no more than fifty meters apart, for it to take effect. However, there’s a crucial restriction: the mirror cannot be put into the item inventory during use or else all preceding work will be voided. Effective use is limited to once per person. If one person suffers multiple injuries, the mirror will only transfer the most severe. There are also explicit restrictions on the type of tool causing the injury—it must be a metal cold weapon. Moreover, the mirror is easily damaged; each crack is tantamount to the loss of a life, up to the limit. Despite the harsh conditions and limitations, the effect is potent—fatal damage can be transferred while inflicting one-third of the damage to the opponent. It not only grants an extra life but also serves to intimidate the enemy, possibly with excellent results. "This item is what we brothers use to save our lives," Chen Tu said, gauging Xu Huo’s expression. "Are you planning to settle the account for stabbing me with a sword just like that?" Xu Huo retorted. "Given the unclear number of non-mission players in the castle, you also need allies," Chen Tu attempted to negotiate, "and we have information that you don’t, which we can exchange." "No need to talk terms unless you can reveal the missing guest’s location right now," Xu Huo said directly. "The missing guest is definitely inside the castle; we’re bound to find them if we search," Chen Nan said. "How can you ensure you won’t become a ’missing guest’ yourself while searching?" Xu Huo countered, "Got any leads on the second task?" "If I spare you, you must also show sincerity." S~eaʀᴄh the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We can’t give you the Substitute Mirror. If you can lead us to complete the game, you can pick any two items we brothers get," Chen Tu offered reluctantly. "No, the Substitute Mirror stays with me. If I get satisfactory items when we complete the game, I’ll return the mirror to you; otherwise, it’s mine," Xu Huo stated bluntly and preempted Chen Nan’s disagreement, "The loser has no right to negotiate." The Chen Brothers suddenly felt an unprecedented pressure; their backs gradually dampened, but the man sitting opposite to them had merely assumed a posture with elbows on knees and hands crossed under his chin. In the end, Chen Tu handed over the Substitute Mirror to him. "Who else have you shown your invitation to?" Xu Huo asked Chen Nan after receiving the mirror. "Mr. Dong. He asked to see the invitation upon entry. Aside from that, no one else," Chen Nan replied. Xu Huo tapped his finger on the couch and said, "That’s it for now; go and do whatever you need to do." "That’s it?" Chen Nan couldn’t believe it. Weren’t they allies? Shouldn’t they discuss the plan? However, Xu Huo had no intention of saying more; having taken the mirror, he told them to leave. Still, as an ally, Chen Tu shared the information he knew: Li Chao went to the servants’ quarters on the first floor last night, and it seemed that Liu Zhengping and You Qiwen had already formed an alliance. After the brothers left, Xu Huo went to the study and stayed there until noon. He had his lunch brought to his room by the servants and didn’t go downstairs to eat. It wasn’t until the afternoon that he learned about Yu Shuai’s disappearance. Yu Shuai had told the servants to just leave his lunch in his room earlier in the day, saying there was no need to clear the tableware, so his absence from his room didn’t draw anyone’s attention. And since the other players were busy inspecting the ancient castle, they didn’t find it strange not to see anyone. If it weren’t for He Pu instructing the servants to inform them that they could visit the collections on the third floor, no one would have realized he was missing. "How could such a big living person just vanish into thin air?" Liu Zhengping spoke in disbelief. "The servants have searched the whole castle, including the guest house behind the maze, but found no trace of him." You Qiwen’s face looked grim. They thought they would only be in danger at night, but now they realized being alone during the daylight was just as risky, meaning they had no time to catch their breath. "Could he be hiding somewhere?" Mrs. Ma admired her manicure. "Where here looks like a place one could hide..." Liu Zhengping stopped midsentence, realizing they had almost checked everywhere in the castle, except for the third floor of the main building. "Maybe he just left without saying goodbye, like Miss Fang did last night," Maid Hu Shan said from behind them. "Yesterday was a missing person report, and the police didn’t show up, now you’re saying she left without a word? Did she tell you before she went?" Chen Nan stared at her with discontent. Hu Shan’s face darkened, "It’s not strange, people come and go from the castle freely." Mr. He is not available to accompany you, I will take you to the rest of the tour." Being able to legitimately go up to the third floor, the players were no longer preoccupied with Yu Shuai’s disappearance. Passing the first room which was rich with the smell of paint, Hu Shan directly led them to the collection room in the middle. "These three rooms respectively house famous paintings, sculptures, and artworks made by masters. They are all incredibly expensive. Although Mr. He is very generous, please do not touch them carelessly. If anything gets damaged, you’ll have to compensate at market price," Hu Shan warned with a thief-like gaze that made the players uncomfortable. Liu Zhengping wanted to say something but was held back by You Qiwen, and the group followed Hu Shan for the tour. The room with the paintings wasn’t very interesting—although they were called famous paintings, what was displayed and hung looked more like a novice’s doodles, well-preserved as they were. When they got to the second room with sculptures, You Qiwen and Flay found an excuse to leave. Hu Shan watched their retreating figures coldly but didn’t stop them. After the two left, the remaining players had to stall for time to keep Hu Shan from going out, and she was very patient with them. A few minutes later, the two came back as if nothing had happened. The Chen Brothers seemed a bit anxious, also looking to sneak out during a restroom break. "Does this place have any of Mr. He’s works?" Xu Huo suddenly asked. A faint smile appeared on Hu Shan’s face as she pointed to the marble sculpture at the most prominent place, "This is one of Mr. He’s works." Xu Huo glanced at the sculpture, "I thought Mr. He only had a talent for music. I didn’t expect his sculptures to be this impressive. To reach such a level, he must have practiced for many years." But Hu Shan smiled and said, "This was made by Mr. He five years ago. After falling ill, he rarely spends time on such time-consuming and labor-intensive sculptures. He prefers music now."

Chapter 351: Player Disappearance

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