Ch56.2 - Virtual Hall (Part Two)

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The tour guide was always the last person to get on the bus. This was the Travel Services’ rule. It was said that at the beginning, the tour guide had been the first to board the bus, but a tour guide had taken this opportunity to tamper with all the seats so that they could control all the tourists on that tour, which resulted in an extremely negative impact on the tourists. After this incident, the rules of the Travel Services had been changed.

In normal circumstances, tourists would fill up the seats in the back first before sitting in front. Only when the seats in the back were full would they sit in front, while the front seat was reserved for the tour guide.

Because Wang Pengpai had sealed his strength, he had used special means to get on the bus after the tour guide did. When he got on the bus, there were no other vacant seats left on the bus, and “III-9” was sitting in the front row.

Therefore, Wang Pengpai had habitually thought that he was a tour guide, but he hadn’t thought that——

“Yu Hean was the first among Lin Xi and the others to get on the bus.”

Mao Xiaole narrowed his eyes and whispered, “Before he got on the bus, ‘III-9’ was already there.”

Even though he had heard Mao Xiaole’s paper figure report the information obtained from interrogating Lin Xi and the others once, Wang Pengpai still felt that his throat was dry and he was almost unable to breathe. “I always thought…”

There couldn’t have been a newcomer on a dangerous level tour. Wang Pengpai would never have thought that III-9 was the first to get on the bus.

However, if there was a newcomer on a tour, the newcomer would be the first to appear on the means of transportation.

How incredible. Bai Xiaosheng could actually think of this!

[If “III-9” was the first person to “appear” on the bus, we must consider the possibility that he is a newcomer]

Bai Xiaosheng finally said:

[We’ll keep Yu Hean and the others under control. Pay attention to the Rising Star Leaderboard]

The news that “III-9” was the first to appear on the bus could not be leaked.

After a newcomer successfully experienced a tour, they had up to 12 hours of time for them to bind their identity. If “III-9” was really a newcomer, his score for the Intoxicating Xiangxi tour would definitely be on the tour guides’ Rising Star Leaderboard.

As long as they observed whether a new tour guide with a high score appeared on the leaderboard within 12 hours, everything would be clear.

However, although Bai Xiaosheng had analyzed so much, the possibility of “III-9” being a newcomer was too slim. At most, the probability had increased from 0.00001% to 1%. Most importantly, they had to abide by An Xuefeng’s decision.

This time, Wang Pengpai had brought back the statue containing the remnant soul of Ah Long (Cordoned-off Village’s Village Head Version) and the jiangshi village head of Cordoned-off Village using a special method. Originally, he had intended to use this method to take away III-9. After all, the flying fox statue and Ah Long’s remnant soul should be on III-9. But unfortunately, the emergence of the task of opening up a new tour had rendered Wang Pengpai’s preparations to capture III-9 useless.

Now, he gave all these to the captain. With these props and the climbing rope in the hands of “III-9”, Wang Pengpai believed that the captain would be able to find “III-9.”

“Newcomer, tour guide, hoho, hahaha,” Mao Xiaole muttered in a soft voice. He covered his face, his expression was slightly distorted, and his laughter sounded frightening. He repeatedly said, “Newcomer, tour guide, haha, then he would surely be very strong.

“I’m getting excited, I’m getting excited.”

“If ‘III-9’ was truly a newcomer tour guide, he wasn’t just strong. If this was the case, he was as powerful as a monster,” Wang Pengpai complained in his heart.

Seeing that Mao Xiaole’s state of mind wasn’t right, he advised him, concerned, “Xiaole, don’t blame the captain for not giving the people from the Slaughterer Alliance to you. The murderous intent on your body is too heavy. You’d better properly cultivate your mind and your body.”

Wang Pengpai continued to warn, “If that person really is a Rising Star tour guide, don’t act against him indiscriminately. He would be our treasure! Darling, I’ll even kneel down and apologize to invite that person to our tour party. Don’t randomly act against him, okay!”

“Tsk, I got it. He’s someone I can’t kill,” Mao Xiaole impatiently replied, “Don’t worry, I’ll control my temper——After all, my wifey has started uploading chapters of his new novel!”

Mao Xiaole’s eyebrows stretched out and he gently stroked the broken screen of his mobile phone. “Because the novel has been updated, I can remain calm. Rest assured and get your work done.”

“Sigh, this kid.”

Wang Pengpai reluctantly ordered him and said casually, “You still like his novels so much after five years?”

“Yes!”

Mao Xiaole smiled and was very satisfied. “Three Waters… He should also be selected by the Travel Services. He will definitely come to our tour party, okay.”

“You said that a few years ago, and we haven’t had anyone come to join our tour team… As long as the captain agrees, he can enter our team,” Wang Pengpai said, “So don’t make the captain angry. Finish the task well.”

“I know. I’ll be going to the virtual hall. You should quickly head off too.”

Mao Xiaole impatiently disappeared in place. Wang Pengpai sighed in his heart. He really hoped that Mao Xiaole’s “Three Waters” could be selected by the Travel Services, so that Mao Xiaole’s state of mind would improve.

“Why am I still thinking about this? I will receive a lightning strike if I pray for someone to enter the Travel Services.”

Wang Pengpai shook his head. To be honest, Mao Xiaole had been blabbering about this for five years and “Three Waters” had yet to enter the Travel Services. However, it was better for one to avoid entering the Travel Services.

The Travel Services was really not a good place.

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“The Travel Services is an extremely good place!”

Wei Xun sighed after reading the information sent to him by “Maoshan Taoist” with interest. After probing “Maoshan Taoist,” Wei Xun vaguely had a hunch that “Maoshan Taoist” was probably another person who had been selected by the Travel Services.

In other words, the secrets of Yin and Yang and the facts about tortoise shells and dragon bones he had told Wei Xun bbefore were likely to be all true! And he could experience it all on tours!

Yay, Wei Xun was now more eager to start his next tour, but…

[Your esteemed self tried to empathize with “Maoshan Taoist,” but Empathy has failed]

Although his identity was not bound and his titles also said “not synchronized,” Wei Xun suspected that as long as he obtained a title, it should belong to him and the characteristics would be reflected on him.

It was just like how Wei Xun wouldn’t feel pain in reality even if he didn’t wear the title [Analgesic].

In fact, excluding “fear of cold,” Wei Xun had basically met the prerequisites of the title [Cold-blooded]. He did feel pain and was not influenced by any negative emotions. In other words, he could already be regarded as a warm-blooded “Cold-blooded” person.

In this case, he should also be able to use the title of [Empathy]. Just now, Wei Xun had tried to empathize with “Maoshan Taoist” when he was prompted by the Travel Services.

It was a pity, but [Empathy has failed].

“What should I do for it to succeed?”

Wei Xun pondered as he looked at the supernatural cases shared by Maoshan Taoist and tried to recall the times they had discussed them. Wei Xun attempted to put himself into the shoes of Maoshan Taoist and felt that he could really relate to Maoshan Taoist, but [Empathy] still failed.

“Is it because I haven’t really met Maoshan Taoist, or because I don’t understand his identity deeply enough?”

Wei Xun was in deep thoughts as he hugged the flying fox who was fighting with Bingbing, and straightened its smooth brown hair.

“Or is it because the identity of Maoshan Taoist is too high while Empathy is just a green title, so I can’t imitate him?

“Bingbing, what do you think?

“Meow-ow?”

Bingbing licked its paws and its big tail flickered, its beautiful eyes still staring at the young fox squatting on the carpet.

“Bingbing, Bingbing, III-9, tourist.”

Wei Xun fiddled with the big ears of the Maine Coon cat with his fingers and said, “The reward for protecting the tourists, the reward for leading a tour in which all the tourists survive… Bingbing, say, is my little asterisk customer service crew thinking what I’m thinking?”

“Meow-ow?”

“Police, doctors, businessmen, readers, and writers, these are the people I have the most contact with usually. Maoshan Taoist, the spiteful ghost Pingping, Miao Fangfei’s novice Gu witch, and even Wu Laoliu——”

Wei Xun dragged his voice and smiled. “However, these identities are not important.”

“The job of a tour guide has to be assigned by the Travel Services, but I want to have the chance to obtain more opportunities to tour.”

Wei Xun narrowed his eyes. In the dark, his pupils looked more purple in color. It was eight o’clock in the morning and it was already daybreak outside, but the curtains were still closed in the bedroom. The lights were not on, and it was as dark as evening.

“My little customer service crew really knows what I want.”

Wei Xun whispered, “Empathize with ‘tourists.’”

[Are you sure you want to use “Empathy” to empathize with tourists? Please note that after empathizing, the title “Empathy” will be changed to the title “Tourist.” This is an irreversible process]

Sure enough, the prompt from the Travel Services was different from the one he received previously.

Without much hesitation, Wei Xun said, “I’m sure.”

[Your esteemed self has lost the green title “Empathy.” Your esteemed self has obtained the green title “Tourist”]

[Tourist (Green Title): When your esteemed self wears this title, you will become a tourist!]

“Great, let’s see whether this title is useful.”

Wei Xun lay comfortably on the bed with his hands crossed on his lower abdomen.

“I hope it works, after all——I can no longer wait.”

“Bind my identity.”

[Dear tourist, congratulations on choosing International Thriller Travel Services! International Thriller Travel Services is your best choice for tourism!]

A cheerful prompt sounded in Wei Xun’s ear:

[The full function of the Thrilling Tour App has been unlocked for your esteemed self, and the score your esteemed self obtained on the tour is being calculated!]

With the prompt from the Travel Services, various scenes from Intoxicating Xiangxi flashed past Wei Xun’s eyes. The first scene was on the bus, when Lin Xi had collapsed and knelt down to cry.

[Completed an extremely difficult novice tour guide task: 500 points]

Then there was the scene of him climbing Wuluo Mountain while battling against the zombified flying fox, the scenes of him battling the zombified flying fox commanders at Little Dragon Farmstead and the Ferocious Bone Plank Road, as well as killing the zombified flying fox king and the baby flying fox curled up in his heart.

[Opened new scenic spots in Flying Fox Mountain Forest: 1000 points]

Then the storm of resentment swept through the village. Spiteful ghost Pingping stood in the sky and looked down at the ground.

[Participated in the opening up of an “Unsolvable” level tour: 3000 points]

Next, the eight faces of Miao Fangfei, Yu Hean, Zhao Hongtu, and the others flashed in Wei Xun’s mind.

[Eight tourists survived: 1600 points (All tourists survived, hence the score is doubled)]

The last scene was a red tour guide’s flag.

[Your esteemed self’s first Dangerous-level tour: 2000 points]

[Your esteemed self’s livestream audience reached 1,000 for the first time: 10 points]

[Your esteemed self’s livestream audience reached 10,000 for the first time: 100 points]

[Your esteemed self’s livestream audience reached 100,000 for the first time: 1000 points]

[The total points your esteemed self obtained in Intoxicating Xiangxi: 9210 points. Congratulations! You have set the record for novice tour guides and topped the Rising Star Tour Guide Leaderboard!]

[Calculating your esteemed self’s rank!]

Wei Xun opened his eyes. He was standing in a room with snow-white walls. There was nothing in front of him except a leaderboard that had a starry sky background, stood upright on the ground and stretched into the sky. There were two kinds of columns on this floating leaderboard at any time. One was in Chinese, and on the side were codenames starting with I, II, III, IV, and V, followed by numbers. The other column was in English, with codenames starting with S, A, B, C, and D, followed by numbers.

Wei Xun looked at the leaderboard carefully and scanned through the list from the top to the bottom:

[I-1 (Fate Jester), Points: 7852]

[S-5 (Ghost Ship Captain), Points: 5068]

[I-3 (Dream Chaser), Points: 5062]

[II-35, Points: 4025]

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