After obtaining the [Class Item] and being promoted to [First-Tier], the name of one's profession doesn't change.
However, according to internal documents from [Jiang'an Hall], most [First-Tier] professions have different "nicknames" among players based on the functions of their Class Items.
For example, [Soldiers] with [Field Rations] are called "Special Forces," while those with [Military Rank] are called "Officers."
The same goes for [Doctors].
This profession offers two choices: [Medical Kit] and [Syringe].
The [Medical Kit] enhances healing abilities and effects, and can even be used on healthy players in advance—the "healing" effect remains on them, activating when injured or ill, functioning like a preventive measure.
[Doctors] who choose the [Medical Kit] are often called "Miracle Doctors."
The [Syringe], on the other hand, causes "medical accidents"—worsening injuries, poisoning, or illnesses of those already affected.
Thus, [Doctors] who choose the [Syringe] are referred to as "Quacks"!
Because Fu Luo's belief alone wasn't enough to create something out of nothing!
Lin Yu didn't need to create something out of nothing.
Once certain Fu Luo believed he was a "Quack," Lin Yu activated the [Counterfeit] ability!
A rust-stained syringe materialized in his hand.
Seeing this [Syringe], Fu Luo exclaimed,
"Is this your [Class Item]?"
Lin Yu nodded slightly—and in the next instant...
He felt the hollow imitation [Syringe] in his hand transform into a genuine [Doctor]'s [Class Item]!
"As expected, the 'belief' required for a [Counterfeit] item to become a [Class Item] is minimal—just one person is enough!"
Lin Yu understood this perfectly.
If he had pulled out an ordinary syringe like when he deceived Chen Zhuo, the difference between a [Class Item] and a [non-exclusive item] would have been too stark, and Fu Luo's belief alone might not have sufficed for [Manifestation].
Moreover, veteran players can often distinguish between "real-world items" and "game items."
Fortunately, he now had [Counterfeit].
After this confirmation, Lin Yu was certain:
[Counterfeit] truly allowed him to disguise himself as other [First-Tier] professions!
The taxi slowly came to a stop, and Lin Yu and Fu Luo arrived at the unfinished residential complex called "Jiuxi Garden."
The half-built entrance gate, weathered by wind and sun, looked dilapidated, with garbage strewn everywhere.
Though it was broad daylight, the desolate and ruined scene sent an involuntary chill down one's spine.
Especially knowing a ruthless killer with at least five lives on his hands lived inside—Fu Luo even shrank his neck slightly.
"May, when are we calling for backup?"
He couldn't wait to summon [Order] right now.
But clearly, Lin Yu had no such intention.
"Wait a bit longer—at least until I start fighting him. Otherwise, we won't get the full bounty," Lin Yu said seriously.
The bounty points listed in the forum post were for solo kills or captures.
If it was just providing clues or assisting [Order] or the "Game Master," the reward would be discounted—only 20% to 70%.
"I'm already sharing part with you. If the forum and [Order] take another cut, I can't accept that."
"So, call for backup only after I start fighting."
"Even if I can't win, holding out until [Order] arrives shouldn't be impossible, right?"
"We're both [First-Tier], and my [Syringe] isn't exactly harmless!"
Hearing Lin Yu's insistence, Fu Luo could only nod.
"Alright, then I hope you can hold out!"
Despite his words, a faint trace of worry lingered between Fu Luo's brows.
Lin Yu looked at him and patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, no matter what happens to me, you'll be safe."
"After all, I won't make a [Detective] like you fight. Just wait downstairs when the time comes!"
Fu Luo looked at Lin Yu, touched.
"Bro, I can really just wait downstairs?"
Lin Yu nodded earnestly.
As they spoke, the two reached the depths of the complex.
Following the address Fu Luo had uncovered, they soon found the building where Heavenly Artisan had bought his apartment.
From a distance, the building looked as desolate and ruined as the rest of the complex.
But both Lin Yu and Fu Luo were extremely sharp.
Without even checking the apartment number, they could tell someone was definitely living there!
As Fu Luo had mentioned earlier—the "Locard's Exchange Principle": a living person leaves traces no matter how careful they are.
The dried water stains on the ground, the noticeably cleaner stairwell entrance compared to other abandoned buildings...
And, among all the windows, the only one covered with newspaper—on the fifth floor, east unit.
Lin Yu patted Fu Luo's shoulder.
"Wait here. I'll go meet that guy."
"Remember, only call [Order] after you hear my 'gunshot'—if I don't fire, don't call for backup."
"Based on your estimate, how long would [Order] take to arrive? And how many people?"
Fu Luo thought for a moment. "Zheng City's 'Game Master' is a [Postman], so he could arrive in as little as fifteen minutes."
"As for the rest of [Order], they'd probably take half an hour at most."
"Considering Heavenly Artisan is quite high-profile, they might send three or four people, including the 'Game Master.'"
"But... once [Order] moves, if Heavenly Artisan calls for help, the [Marauders] might rush in too. If other organizations join the fray, it could turn into a massive brawl."
He had expected this—[Marauders], as an organization capable of confronting [Order] head-on, wouldn't just stand by if one of their members was cornered.
If they lacked that much resolve, why would anyone risk being blacklisted by the forum and becoming public enemies to join [Marauders]?
Especially for someone as notorious and high-potential as Heavenly Artisan—[Marauders] would definitely put in some effort to protect him.
"Zheng City's Game Master, the [Marauders]..."
Lin Yu exhaled slowly.
The coming operation was dangerous.
And the danger didn't just come from "Heavenly Artisan"!
Lin Yu knew that after his [Promotion], he and Heavenly Artisan were on the same level.
But... the people Fu Luo mentioned were still far stronger than him.
They might not be as formidable as Tycoon, but his interactions with Tycoon had never involved seeing him fight, let alone fighting him.
At this thought, Lin Yu felt nervous—but also...
"What would it be like to see those top-tier players in action?"
Muttering to himself, Lin Yu stepped into the darkness of the unfinished building.