"Are you saying this is an ambush? They plan to attack us once we’re there?"
"No, that’s probably not it..." Xiao Jie analyzed, "If we make a move, it’s with full preparation. Plus, we have people from the Game Administration Bureau on our side. By any calculation, they have no advantage. If they really wanted to make a move against us, launching a surprise attack at the hotel would be more reasonable.
If my guess is correct, by the time our people get there, those six individuals will have vanished again, and then—perhaps their true motive will be revealed."
"So my suggestion is, we can send people, but not all of them. We must guard against the enemy’s next move. If my guess is correct, we should find out the answer soon."
Long Xingtianxia pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Makes sense. They only have six people, and we have the police’s assistance and the special task force from the Game Administration Bureau. So there’s no need to be overly cautious. Can you analyze their real objective?"
Xiao Jie thought, how could he analyze this? I’m no fortune teller.
"This is beyond me. Does anyone know how to tell fortunes in the guild? Maybe give it a try?"
"Damn it, don’t push everything onto me." Hong Fu Qitian resolutely refused the task, likely having his own concerns.
Just then, a weak voice said, "Jie, I think I might have an idea. Do you remember that time we explored the Lost Temple?"
Everyone turned to look; it was Gu Feiyu who spoke.
The others were clueless, but Xiao Jie immediately understood his implication.
A few years ago, there was a game that became extremely popular. At that time, their studio collectively joined the game. To make a name for the studio, Wuji Studio decided to go for the first kill in the game’s first team instance—the Lost Temple.
But there were other studios aiming for the same thing. Wuji Studio once held the leading progression, but then another studio played dirty tricks, accusing Wuji Studio of employing child labor, engaging in illegal sexual activities, financial fraud, and illegal fundraising, piling up a bunch of trumped-up charges.
And it wasn’t just one person reporting—it was a group.
As a result, the guild’s raid was interrupted midway by internet police. Although they explained everything and were cleared of the accusations, the whole ordeal delayed their raid.
Eventually, the first kill was claimed by another studio, leaving Wuji Studio humiliated.
Back then, it infuriated Xiao Jie to no end.
When Gu Feiyu brought it up, Xiao Jie immediately caught on.
He quickly said, "Their target isn’t in the real world—it’s in the game! Wait, I’ll make some calls."
Xiao Jie picked up the phone and called around.
While most players were attending the conference, some remained in the game. To prevent any surprises, Xiao Jie had assigned leaders at key points to stay behind and report any issues.
"Hello, anything unusual in Luoyang City? Hmm, good, continue."
"Hello, any situation over at Black Rock Village? Got it, thanks."
"Hello, any unusual occurrences at the City Lord’s place? Okay, understood."
"Hello, any abnormalities at Soul Suppressing Pass lately? What—there’s another Yin Tide?"
Xiao Jie’s voice rose dramatically.
He quickly calculated. The last Yin Tide occurred when they went to Soul Suppressing Pass to trade with Wind Forest Fire Mountain, and it had only been three days.
Considering the importance of Soul Suppressing Pass, he had specially negotiated with local players, getting a few to join the guild and report any unusual happenings.
It turned out to be a timely arrangement after all.