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Gold Breakthrough's expression darkened; his dignity was challenged by Deng Yinyin, a woman who appeared weak. However, with the odds stacked against him, he had no choice but to swallow his pride, burying his resentment deep within, allowing it to fester slowly.
The atmosphere in the vast open space grew increasingly delicate, with only Gu Ze and Xu Nuan making efforts to restore normalcy. Outnumbered two to nine, they felt powerless and were forced to remain vigilant. Regardless of who spread the news, its authenticity was impossible to determine. Thus, it was a matter of belief—some chose to view it as a farce, while others began to harbor ulterior motives.
The person who spread this news emerged as a winner; regardless of its truth, they achieved their desired effect.
"It's getting late; we should wrap this up quickly," Xu Nuan interrupted Deng Yinyin's words, ignoring her glare and turning her attention to Gold Breakthrough.
Under that gaze, Gold Breakthrough momentarily felt exposed.
"Alright, I will," he said helplessly, gesturing for Wang Huacheng to hold his tongue.
"We're both accustomed to gathering intelligence. After hearing about this matter, we've been in contact with every surviving Player and eventually traced it back to Wu Wu from the First Batch of Players. He is the one who leaked this information, so it must be true."
Gold Breakthrough indirectly acknowledged the reason for his and Wang Huacheng's approach toward these individuals. They were clearly outnumbered and had not considered eliminating Xu Nuan and her companions outright; they merely sought to verify their information. In this game, everything needed to be assessed for its value and significance—anything deemed worthless was simply a waste of time and effort. Time was life for those immersed in the game; thus, no one wished to squander it.
At that moment, verifying this matter became crucial. As Xu Nuan had surmised, whether the news was true or false could allow the informant to achieve certain goals. However, others were not foolish enough to target potential allies who might save them in critical moments.
After much contemplation, Xu Nuan's gaze toward Gold Breakthrough held deeper meaning. He and Wang Huacheng were not only collaborating with Gu Ze but also with other remaining Players; intelligence was their lifeline in this game.
A slow smile crept across her lips as she turned her attention to the silent Fang Zheng, recalling something important.
"How come I didn't know Wu Wu was aware of this?"
The only First Batch Player present was Feng Feng. Once he raised his question, no one could ignore him any longer.
To everyone's surprise, Gold Breakthrough slyly shrugged his shoulders, feigning helplessness.
"I don't know about that. When he was with them, this news hadn't come out yet. Maybe it's just that being alone for too long made him restless."
Gold Breakthrough revealed that Wu Wu was going through the challenges alone, and that he had once been close to Wang Huacheng.
Xu Nuan suddenly wanted to be alone with Gold Breakthrough to verify something.
While everyone was still processing this news, Fang Zheng spoke up again.
"What he said is true. If Wu Wu is like this, it must be true."
Fang Zheng's certainty surprised several people. Deng Yinyin couldn't hold back her questions for Fang Zheng, but he responded with silence. Frustrated, Deng Yinyin felt anger rising, while Xie Huai was too preoccupied to comfort her. Meanwhile, Xu Nuan noticed Fang Zheng's words and fixed her gaze on Gu Ze, her eyes reflecting a hint of despair.
She overlooked some important details; now there was one more person she wanted to be alone with.
The three unexpected guests brought news that was not detailed enough to ensure a peaceful night. Regardless of its truth, it stirred waves in everyone's hearts.
To Xu Nuan, this was bad news. The already fragile team dynamics were further strained by this revelation. Yet this was the inevitable outcome for a team in this game; no one could change it. No matter how hard Xu Nuan tried, she couldn't resolve it, and at this moment, she had more pressing matters to attend to.
The night grew deeper, and those who were lost in thought either found a corner to contemplate or crawled into their sleeping bags to rest. The night sky was dotted with scattered stars, their light dim and faint, much like the hope flickering in the eyes of those on the ground.
Xu Nuan couldn't sleep. Her mind was filled with thoughts; until she sorted through the broken clues, she wouldn't find peace.
At present, one of the three unexpected guests was missing along with Gu Ze. Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng were quietly resting under a nearby tree. They had no right to be part of this team; they remained only because others still had many questions. Until those questions were resolved, these two couldn't leave.
It was clear to anyone that Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng were unwilling to be controlled by others. Just minutes earlier, they had even shamelessly suggested that everyone work together for one person in the team to reach the first checkpoint and then share the rewards. But everyone knew that such an idea was unrealistic; humanity has no limits when it comes to shamelessness. The line between trust and suspicion is blurred; no one is willing to entrust their life and fortune to anyone but themselves.
After Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng made that suggestion, everyone fell silent and then quietly dispersed to do their own things. Their mutual understanding expressed a collective unwillingness to trust each other. From that point on, there was no longer a perfect and harmonious team in this game. Whether or not that was what the System wanted to see, the reality could not be changed.
At this moment, no one noticed Xu Nuan's actions. After pondering for a moment, she got up and looked around. When she saw He Min watching her from across the way, she felt a jolt of surprise. However, in the darkness and with only faint light illuminating her surroundings, she couldn't make out He Min's expression or discern the emotions flickering in those eyes.
Xu Nuan felt a sense of unease, though it had no clear source. She understood He Min's determination but was reluctant to push her doubts any further. Moreover, given He Min's current expression, there was no need for her to take that step.
She smiled quietly, hoping that He Min could move forward, regardless of whether He Min could see her smile. Everyone has their own obsessions; she didn’t have one but couldn’t dictate others' choices. As a friend, all she could do was refrain from arguing or pressuring. She wished for He Min to understand this, yet she realized that many issues cannot be resolved simply by hope. Often, the things she overlooked while focusing on moving ahead would grow into fatal obstacles in the end.
Xu Nuan was just an ordinary person, seemingly harboring many secrets, yet she could never escape the confines of an ordinary life.
After noticing that He Min had turned away, Xu Nuan stood up and walked past the resting Feng Feng and Chi Xiaoming, approaching Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng, who appeared to be pretending to sleep.
She tread lightly, but as she got within five meters of the two, they both opened their eyes simultaneously and looked at her with wary expressions.
Xu Nuan softened her demeanor and spoke in the gentlest tone possible as if negotiating with them.
No matter what had happened, a person's emotions were hard to conceal in that fleeting moment of waking up. Thus, Xu Nuan accurately captured the emotions of Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng. This not only startled her but also deepened her suspicions; the more she sensed this tension, the more she wanted to confirm something.
At this point, the three were closer to Chi Xiaoming and Feng Feng while being farther from Xu Hang and his group.
After some back-and-forth exchanges with the two, Xu Nuan was about to seek confirmation when she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.
The sound startled Xu Nuan. Before she could turn around, she caught sight of Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng's shocked expressions, which quickly shifted to wariness. This combination of fear and curiosity sent a chill down her spine.
She hurriedly turned around to find Chi Xiaoming’s face appearing more serious in the darkness. Xu Nuan felt puzzled; Chi Xiaoming was not one to speak freely, and since they hadn’t developed a close relationship, Chi Xiaoming didn’t initiate conversation now either.
Thinking that Chi Xiaoming wouldn’t strike from behind, Xu Nuan turned back and repeated her earlier question. However, for some reason, she lowered her voice significantly, not wanting someone to overhear.
Just as her words fell silent, she heard Chi Xiaoming's cold voice.
"I advise you not to seek confirmation from them; the final answer will lead your judgment astray."
It was rare for Chi Xiaoming to speak at length like this, but Xu Nuan was left confused. Neither of the two had answered her; why did Chi Xiaoming believe that their response would affect her? Her inquiry into Gold Breakthrough and Wang Huacheng stemmed from doubts about Feng Feng. Was Chi Xiaoming so eager to stop her because something within was beginning to feel unbalanced?
Xu Nuan couldn't help but think a lot about Chi Xiaoming. In her view, Chi Xiaoming's strength was on par with Gu Ze, and according to her usual thoughts, Chi Xiaoming's intentions must be significant. Such a person could easily become a key player in the larger scheme of things, so it was always wise for her to prepare in advance.
"Uh, let's wait until I know the answer," she said.
Xu Nuan had no intention of confronting Chi Xiaoming directly; there was no need for that, and she didn't want to embarrass Gu Ze either.
Chi Xiaoming was someone who didn't meddle in others' affairs. In the past, when Xu Nuan spoke like this, he would tactfully withdraw, which had become an awkward understanding between them.
However, this time, Chi Xiaoming did not adhere to that unspoken agreement.
"I can tell you about Wu Wu. Asking those two will only lead you further down the wrong path."
Chi Xiaoming's firmness made Xu Nuan involuntarily turn around. But as she did, her eyes widened in shock as she shouted.
"Get down!"
Unfortunately, it was too late. At the moment Xu Nuan turned her head, a knife plunged into Chi Xiaoming's back.
Xu Nuan believed that Chi Xiaoming would never strike her from behind, but someone was indeed going to strike Chi Xiaoming from behind.
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