Chapter 269: Passing the Test

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Chapter 269: Passing the Test Zhang Jingxu looked at Lu Tianya and smiled, "Long time no see, Lu Tianya." Lu Tianya nodded with a smile, not saying a word but gazing affectionately at Zhang Jingxu. There was a history between them that needed no words. Then, Zhang Jingxu embraced Lu Tianya warmly, making Liu Xing feel like he and Juri Sonoda were mere bystanders. Zhang Jingxu's intentions seemed to go beyond a simple reunion.Nêww chapters will be fully updated at novelhall.com Liu Xing couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated. He hadn't expected to find himself in a Cthulhu RPG Game, playing the role of a third wheel between a player and an NPC. Could he even enjoy the game like this? After their display of affection, Zhang Jingxu released Lu Tianya and turned to Liu Xing, saying, "Ryusei, thank you for your assistance in helping me reconnect with Lu Tianya. I learned some things about Morimoto Academy online, and I understand that you might need the expertise of someone like me. That's why I came here after completing my previous assignment." Liu Xing raised an eyebrow, realizing that the current "Zhang Jingxu" was likely an NPC. Zhang Jingxu had chosen the option to "come to help Lu Tianya" during the Interlude Growth phase after completing the previous module. However, it was fortunate that Zhang Jingxu had arrived in time. Otherwise, Higashi Meizi would have most likely gone berserk, causing trouble for their group. Speaking of Higashi Meizi, Liu Xing couldn't help but ask, "How can you say you came uninvited? Mr. Zhang Jingxu, your willingness to help us is greatly appreciated. But, back to the point, how is Higashi Meizi doing now?" Zhang Jingxu nodded with a smile and replied, "Ryusei, there's no need to call me 'Mr.' It's a bit too formal. We are all peers, so you can just call me by my name. As for Higashi Meizi, she's doing well. I used the Soul-Calming Incense to stabilize her emotions. It will just take some time for her to fully come to terms with the situation. However, Lu Tianya, you seem to have forgotten what I told you earlier. 'Haste makes waste.' Even if you want Higashi Meizi to see the truth, you must take it step by step. You can't just present the truth to her directly; it would only lead to her mental breakdown." Lu Tianya remained silent, still smiling at Zhang Jingxu. Another serving of affectionate moments. Liu Xing shook his head in resignation. He hadn't expected that as a single player in this Cthulhu RPG Game, his gaming experience would be filled with such moments. At this point, Zhang Jingxu glanced at Higashi Meizi and extinguished the Soul-Calming Incense on the ground. He then said to Juri Sonoda, "I heard from my friend at the staircase that Higashi Meizi was your close friend in her lifetime. So, you should bid her farewell now. Higashi Meizi has already realized the truth, and considering she was artificially enhanced with spiritual intelligence, she has about ten minutes left before her soul undergoes reincarnation." In other words, Zhang Jingxu's timely arrival had prevented a potentially disastrous situation. Otherwise, Liu Xing would have started the next module with a detrimental condition, which could have lasted for the entire module. Thinking about this, Liu Xing felt genuinely thankful to Zhang Jingxu. He said, "In that case, I must thank you once again, Zhang Jingxu, for your timely assistance. But I am curious, does reincarnation really exist in this world?" Zhang Jingxu shrugged and replied, "I'm not entirely sure. It's a matter of belief. I only know that Higashi Meizi's spiritual state is currently very unstable. Her spiritual body may disappear suddenly, and the ten-minute timeframe I mentioned was just a random estimate. Whether her spiritual body truly goes through reincarnation or simply dissipates, I don't know. I merely told a well-intentioned lie." Liu Xing nodded in understanding, realizing the complexity of the situation. They returned to the ground floor, where Liu Xing's group met up with Ling Ishikawa's team, who had already arrived at the Old Teaching Building. "When I arrived, I was concerned that Lu Tianya might mishandle the situation, causing the Spirits to go berserk. So, I had them leave the building first. Spirits, in their berserk state, would indiscriminately attack people within a certain range. While it's unlikely to cause death, it would leave people feeling disoriented and powerless for a long time, with nothing going their way." This was an unavoidable situation. Liu Xing had heard from Ming Hanxing that his character card came with a peculiar trait called "Family-Oriented." After successfully clearing each module, a random event related to his family would occur. For example, after the previous module, Ming Hanxing received a package from his family containing a unique item: a pink suit that, when worn, could affect NPC favorability. After clearing the module before that, Ming Hanxing's family had him go on twelve consecutive blind dates, resulting in a loss of 3 sanity points but gaining 20 points in the fast-talking skill. In summary, Ming Hanxing found his character trait to be quite troublesome. So, Liu Xing patted Ming Hanxing on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Safe travels. Take care." Ming Hanxing nodded with determination, and Liu Xing was reminded of a line from a poem: "The wind blows cold, the waters of the Yi are frigid, a stalwart leaves, never to return." Once Ming Hanxing left, Ling Ishikawa and the others also departed one by one. After the incident at Morimoto Academy, their families would undoubtedly be worried. Left alone in his empty house, Liu Xing played with his phone in boredom and decided to skip lunch, planning to clear the module at noon. However, around 11 o'clock, Oko Hayato called Liu Xing and asked to meet at the same restaurant where they had dined last time. He had something to discuss with Liu Xing. So, Liu Xing decided to meet with Oko Hayato. After all, Oko Hayato's father had made significant contributions by successfully dismantling a large cult organization. Moreover, with Oko Hayato's father's qualifications and the position of Police Chief now vacant, Oko Hayato's father had successfully ascended to the position. Liu Xing believed that maintaining a good relationship with Oko Hayato was necessary, as he expected that his upcoming modules would likely take place in the Kyoto region. Having a Police Chief as an ally would be beneficial. When he arrived at the restaurant where they had dined before, Oko Hayato explained what had happened after Liu Xing and his group had left Morimoto Academy. In summary, after obtaining conclusive evidence at Morimoto Academy, Oko Hayato's team had conducted a raid on Fujiwara Hiroshi's residence, apprehending both Fujiwara Hiroshi and Fujiwara Yuko. Unfortunately, Fujiwara Hiroshi had taken sole responsibility for all the charges, leading to Fujiwara Yuko's release. Of course, Oko Hayato had also cleaned up all traces left behind by Liu Xing's group at Morimoto Academy. This would ensure that the Deep Sea Gospel Society couldn't trace their identities or discover their involvement. Liu Xing and Oko Hayato continued to chat and dine, and before they knew it, it was already noon. Suddenly, Liu Xing felt a familiar sensation, and then he saw "Watanabe Ryusei" and Oko Hayato chatting and eating happily. Then, the perspective shifted, and Liu Xing found himself in a classroom, with KP Fangs, the fox-masked woman, standing at the podium. Yin En and Ming Hanxing were seated beside him. "Congratulations to all the players for passing the module. You have not only completed the main quest but exceeded it, so I have a special reward for you. I believe you have noticed some interesting things," KP Fangs said with a smile. [Thanks for reading at /maxnkoga , if you supporting this novel, a heartfelt thankyou, enjoy the content!]

Chapter 269: Passing the Test

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