**Chapter 51: Drive the Wolf Away and Eat the Tiger & Invite the Wolf Inside [4K]**
In the evening, within the Bamboo Slips Illusion.
Since the fiery sun copper ball first ascended to the sky, illuminating the gloomy, endless mountains and black forests, it has undergone twenty-seven modifications. What was initially intended to simulate daily sunlight changes required manual adjustments every two to three hours; now, it has finally achieved automation.
“Awesome, it looks so real!”
In front of the small wooden house on the mountaintop, Gu Qiqi, who has finally freed herself from the monotonous task of adjusting the brightness of the fiery sun copper ball, sits atop a fluffy pile of straw, gazing at the distant orange-red giant sphere in the sky, unable to suppress her exclamation.
The straw is left over from the recently harvested corn, and corn is the latest important crop introduced into the Bamboo Slips Illusion after potatoes. The first batch has successfully been trial-planted in Gu Qiqi’s experimental field and will soon be promoted to several villages within the Bamboo Slips Illusion, although she still prefers potatoes.
She has heard that potatoes can be used to make servers, which is high-tech and might turn out to be quite useful.
However, when she proposed her idea, the system mercilessly dispelled her unrealistic thoughts.
The technology isn’t even well developed yet, and you’re thinking of black technology? Absolutely not!
Behind the pile of straw, a large black, bizarre, semi-transparent fish coiled its body, manipulating a mobile phone with its fins, chatting enthusiastically on a certain social application under an ID “Li Ba Shan He Qian.”
Li Ba Shan He Qian: “Don’t worry, that seller is definitely okay. Our boss has personally verified it, and it’s absolutely a trustworthy business. There’s no possibility of black eating black.”
Urban Legend: “Then I can rest assured. I’ll transfer your reward through the urban legend reward website backend later.”
After sending the message, the system chuckled coldly inside.
Heh, perhaps the Void never imagined that I would use its influence for my own profit, right?
Although the Void is one of the ultimate enemies, isn’t it a classic plot for the protagonist to grow using their enemy’s power?
Originally, Gu Qiqi joined the Urban Legends Chat Group just to find urban legend hunting targets easily, but after acquiring the Bamboo Slips Illusion, she set this matter aside and focused on “farming.”
Recently, as the Bamboo Slips Illusion developed to a certain stage, Gu Qiqi’s spirit energy fluctuation level increased but encountered a bottleneck. After temporarily slowing down her ongoing tasks, the system finally turned its attention back to this chat group.
You wouldn’t believe it!
What was once a chat group that changed its ID every three days suddenly had its master change it to “Void,” and after observing, it seemed there were no plans to change it again, prompting the system to become restless.
As the most secretive entity among the seven destructive forces, knowledge about the Void is quite limited. The first significant event caused by the Void was during an ambush against a certain disaster-class urban legend by a protector from the Siye Society and a disaster-class spiritual energy manipulator from M Country, where it made a calculated profit from the chaos.
Consequently, the Void was wanted by both the Siye Society and the Night Alliance, embarking on a storyline of being chased and growing stronger until it became a calamity.
Who would have thought that the ultimate urban legend that successfully devoured the first draft of “The Book of Siye,” acquiring the powers of distorted reality and illusion, began simply as the master of a chat group?
Those who daily shouted “the group master cross-dresses” have no idea what their ultimate fate will be.
Upon realizing that the master of the urban legend chat group could very well be the genuine Void and had not yet become a calamity, the system quickly recognized that its power and influence were available for use. It didn’t take long for it to become an active group member.
Speaking of which, to defeat an enemy, one must first infiltrate their ranks and disintegrate them from within. This was learned from that woman, and now it is being used against the Void, which is also one of the destructive forces—what a delightful situation!
Although it doesn’t believe it has the capability to dismantle the organization of the Void from within, acquiring useful information while acting as an active group member and quietly sowing discord between the Void and calamity would be a success!
This is the strategy of driving the wolf away and eating the tiger!
Urban Legend: “By the way, today our boss helped you solve a big problem! Someone almost took on your identity to cause trouble at the Solar Eclipse Society. Luckily, our boss cleverly resolved it.”
Li Ba Shan He Qian: “Really? Then please thank him for me! [/Cute]”
Urban Legend: “I don’t think that’s necessary. Our boss would definitely say ‘what thanks, we are all friends!’ Haha!”
After reading the opponent’s reply, a strange light flashed in the system’s pea-sized eyes.
See? We’re all friends!
When the time comes for backstabbing you, then you’ll understand what friends really mean!
While the system was thinking this, it was abruptly interrupted by Gu Qiqi’s voice, “System, the village chief from Shanji Village just came by.”
“What did he come for? Is their meat running short again? Didn’t I tell them that we’re currently resource-strapped and can only distribute a limited amount of meat each month? They should save some to eat, right?”
“Not that!” Gu Qiqi pouted, “It’s that their village had a new baby born, and they want me to help name it!”
“Uh, where are the people?” the system asked in surprise.
“After naming, they just left!”
Hearing this, the system weakly asked, “What name did you give them?”——
Thinking of Gu Qiqi naming a child, it instinctively felt an ominous premonition.
“Ruosifen!” Gu Qiqi lifted her chin proudly, “Isn’t it great?”
The system was momentarily speechless.
Alright! As long as she didn’t name the child ‘Roasted Pig Trotters,’ that can already be considered a great blessing in this Bamboo Slips Illusion.
“However, why didn’t you ask me before naming?”
“I did ask you, but you were just sitting there giggling, and I couldn’t tell what you were laughing at!” Gu Qiqi said mournfully.
I laughed at the calamity being foolish and the Void being dimwitted.
The system thought secretly and ambiguously replied, “I was just thinking of something happy.”
“Eh?” Gu Qiqi’s eyes widened, “You know about that new baby too?”
“Ah? What about that new baby?”
Could it be that the violent modification of the Bamboo Slips Illusion has led to severe pollution from the alchemical remnants, causing strange mutations in the newborn? While speaking, the system was thinking this, and its tone inadvertently carried a hint of guilt.
“System, you’ve really disappointed me!” Gu Qiqi crossed her arms and swayed her head, mimicking how the system used to rebuke her, and said solemnly, “That’s the first newborn this year in our Bamboo Slips Illusion, and it’s a completely healthy newborn! You didn’t even know!?”
The system,
Has that child reached the rebellious phase?
However, it is a completely healthy newborn?
That’s somewhat unexpected! the system thought.
Previously, newborns born in the Bamboo Slips Illusion were affected by the Great Serpent God’s curse, resulting in various degrees of deformities or even serpent transformation, making survival quite difficult; the ability to reproduce relied entirely on the Great Serpent God’s mood.
Now that a completely healthy newborn has been born, it indicates that the Great Serpent God’s curse on this god realm is starting to dissipate, and all of this is almost entirely attributable to Gu Qiqi’s arrival.
What is this?
This is the cornerstone of advancing to calamity class!
Moreover, revitalizing a barren land filled with peril and desolation along a path that suits Gu Qiqi’s advancement direction has a very high compatibility.
If things continue to develop this way, as long as there is enough time, Gu Qiqi’s authority can advance to that of a Wealth and Virtue God without any problems, and there’s even a chance to obtain a portion of the previously unimaginable powers of Hou Tu.
“Gu Qiqi, should we take a gamble?”
“What to gamble?” Gu Qiqi tilted her head and asked, just as the notification sound for a new task rang in her mind.
**Task Selection: The Lost God Realm Under the Yellow Sand.**
**Task Description:**
“When it’s said that Longsha lies at the edge, with barrier rivers separating it far and wide.
The barbarians treat the narrow pass as a route, when will they be able to report it to the Sage?”
Arriving in front of Torch Tower, Luxianbei originally planned to first get to know other members of Group + of the Sunrise Biotechnology Company, invite them for milk tea, grab some late-night snacks, and familiarize herself a bit.
Even though the credentials and equipment forged by the Void might even be more authentic than real ones, she still felt uneasy.
Gaining someone’s full trust isn’t enough with just one piece of data, one work ID, or one set of uniforms.
According to her plan, she should first build rapport with the Group + members, then lead the conversation intentionally to give them an impression of, “Oh, she was actually there when that happened?”
After doing this several times, Wang Buliu would completely become a companion in the hearts of the group members.
However, what Luxianbei didn’t expect was that as she and Jumeng just arrived downstairs at Torch Tower, they encountered a significant operation and a “high-up” from the Sunrise Biotechnology Company.
The chairman’s son should be a high-ranking executive, right? Luxianbei thought, glancing at the back of Zhang Yi walking ahead, slightly furrowing her brows.
Although Luxianbei hadn’t seen Zhang Yi in person before, she had already learned this name through Dorethea.
Just now when Zhang Yi scolded her, Jumeng almost lost control of her little temper, but fortunately, she saw Zhang Yi’s ID badge on his chest at the first moment, which kept Jumeng’s little fists from clenching.
After that, things became much simpler.
Who in this world could resist a high-ranking witch-type urban legend looking weak and helpless?
If there is, then just add a disaster-class beauty!
Luxianbei only needed to show a bit of that “fresh out of the workplace” awkwardness, and Zhang Yi took the initiative to propose letting them accompany him to the operation meeting point.
Leading Luxianbei and Jumeng into the elevator, after the elevator door closed, Zhang Yi quickly and orderly pressed the button for floors 7, 2, 5, 28, 16, 34, 19, B1.
After several buttons lit up simultaneously and maintained for a few seconds, they extinguished at the same time, and then the elevator began moving downward.
Adhering to the principle of “not knowing if it’s useful but committing it to memory anyway!” Luxianbei quietly watched behind Zhang Yi, secretly recording the floors and the order pressed.
Once the elevator started moving, Zhang Yi turned around, his expression serious, and looked at Luxianbei and Jumeng with a grave tone, “When did you join the company? Don’t you even know where the operation meeting point is? Who conducted your onboarding training?”
Hearing this, Luxianbei stealthily advanced a step, cleverly blocking Jumeng behind her.
As the grand master of the Eight Hundred Miles Peach Spring, she has always been the one giving orders; when has she ever faced such humiliation?
To ensure Zhang Yi’s safety, Luxianbei felt it best to keep Jumeng from taking any action.
Even with Jumeng around, even if the entire Elders faction of the Shancheng Solar Eclipse Society charged at them together, they would hardly stand a chance. But if she allowed Jumeng to go on a rampage, killing everyone, how could they gain intelligence?
Such a thing is akin to games that allow you to k*ll off NPCs without affecting the completion; although it won’t affect the overall ending, some crucial plots and information might be completely unreachable with the d*ath of NPCs.
“Well, we just joined last month, and Manager Sha conducted our training.”
To avoid Luxianbei and Jumeng revealing their identities due to unfamiliarity with operations, the Void cleverly designed their identities.
The latest batch of newcomers, coupled with the known information that the Shancheng Solar Eclipse Society’s elder faction is notoriously negligent in newcomer training, makes it somewhat plausible.
“d*mn! That guy again?” Zhang Yi rolled his eyes, “If it weren’t for his decent abilities, the chairman would have long since punished him for this kind of negligence.”
“However, the incompetence of the leader does not excuse your unfamiliarity with your duties. Once this operation ends, both of you will participate in onboarding training again from scratch! Do you understand?”
Luxianbei, “… Do you realize how impressive you think you are?”
Jumeng, “d*mn, I want to land a set of punches on him!”
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Zhang Yi raised an eyebrow, “I’m asking you a question!”
Before Jumeng couldn’t help but take action, Luxianbei hurriedly nodded, “Understood, Young Director.”
“Don’t call me Young Director; there’s no such position in the company.” Zhang Yi feigned displeasure and corrected, though his eyes couldn’t hide his delight.
“Understood, Manager Zhang.” After Luxianbei responded, she nudged Jumeng with her elbow.
Jumeng shot Luxianbei a fierce glare, only then reluctantly responding, “Understood, Manager.”
“Mm.” Seeing their compliant demeanor, Zhang Yi nodded in satisfaction before turning away, chin slightly raised, “Work well; the company will not treat you unfairly.”
He enjoyed this twisted dominance, having power over others, and he didn’t worry that these two high-looking girls would present any issues; after all, their displayed spirit energy fluctuations weren’t high.
That level of spirit energy fluctuation, if impersonated, would almost instantly be uncovered by the specialized incantations on the work ID.
Luxianbei, Jumeng, “But we are going to treat the company poorly!”
At this moment, Zhang Yi still didn’t realize that his actions of commanding and dominating the two queen legends would become a pinnacle moment in his life, all achieved by dumping it all on his father!
This is truly inviting the wolf inside.
Thus, unbeknownst to Zhang Yi about what would happen next, the elevator’s displayed floor changed from 1 to B9.
The doors slowly opened, revealing the vast space converted from the underground air raid shelter to Luxianbei and Jumeng’s sight.
