Chapter 107
Chapter 107
At Wei Sen’s words, Zhong Lingkun turned around unhurriedly. A shadow lay over his eyes, and his gaze swept across Wei Sen’s face like a thin blade.
“What did you just call me?”
Wei Sen rose to her feet, her eyes utterly calm.
“It may have been a little presumptuous of me to call you that. Perhaps I should call you… Legend Lin.”
Zhong Lingkun studied the person before him.
Was she bluffing, or did she truly know who he was?
But the certainty in her manner did not look feigned.
He was rather curious how she had arrived at that conclusion.
“How did you figure it out?” Lin Ze did not deny it. After throwing out the question, he continued taking off his coat and getting into bed.
Yet from the corner of his eye, he could no longer ignore Wei Sen standing nearby.
This woman was far too clever.
And in this world, the cleverer a woman was, the more dangerous she became!
Wei Sen had not expected him to admit it so readily. Sure enough, smart people preferred to be direct.
“Isn’t the answer right there in your name?” Wei Sen arched a brow slightly.
The name “Zhong Lingkun” corresponded to metal, fire, and earth among the Five Elements, while “Lin Ze” corresponded to wood and water.
“Heh.” Zhong Lingkun gave a soft laugh.
He did not know why something like the Hero Ranking existed, but it had indeed caused him no small amount of trouble.
Whenever he entered an Instance, the other people with the title Order Keeper would act as if they had seen their savior and try to get him to lead them through the Instance.
But he was not the God of this world, nor was he obligated to satisfy everyone’s expectations.
Then, in an SS-Rank Instance, he obtained the Anomalous Artifact known as the “Mask.” While wearing the Mask, he could gain an entirely new face and identity.
From then on, he had used this fake identity to clear Instance after Instance, sparing himself much of the hassle of dealing with people.
As for the name “Zhong Lingkun,” he had chosen it the first time he used the Mask. Just as Wei Sen had said, he had thought of the Five Elements and done it deliberately.
He never would have imagined that someone would actually notice such a small detail…
But he did not believe Wei Sen was the kind of person who would dare confront him directly based on a name alone.
“Anything else?” he asked, looking at her with interest.
Wei Sen paced over to the balcony and looked out at the starless, moonless night sky. “A lie always has flaws.
“Your first flaw was that when everyone mentioned the new function that could identify Anomalous Artifact, you had no reaction whatsoever. You were so calm it was abnormal.
“Your second flaw-and the point that confirmed your identity for me-was this afternoon, when Xiaoxue called out to Huang Xinze. You subconsciously raised your head.”
Lin Ze shook his head. She had even noticed such a tiny movement. Her powers of observation were astonishing.
However…
Those flaws alone were still not enough to prove his identity. This woman had actually… set him up!
“So the way you addressed me just now, and this conversation we’re having now, were your final test for me.”
Wei Sen turned back to look at him and admitted frankly, “Yes.”
Based on what she had just said, all she could infer was that his identity was not simple, and that whether it was his Lone Wolf tendencies, his name, or his behavior, he could very well be Legend Lin.
But after all, Legend Lin was a figure of almost legendary status throughout the entire Eerie World. Wei Sen did not think she would run into him so easily.
That was why she had deliberately acted as if she had already confirmed his identity, then carried out one final verification-a classic sting operation.
He was very intelligent, so he liked to play things straight. But it was precisely because of that that he had fallen into the trap she had dug for him.
Lin Ze drew in a deep breath. It had been a long time since he had encountered an opponent like this. Perhaps she could even make a decent teammate.
Only, he did not need one.
“Tell me. What’s your purpose?”
After he asked, a long while passed without Wei Sen answering.
Puzzled, he looked over and saw Wei Sen standing frozen just inside the balcony door, staring straight at the night sky, her eyes shining bright.
Could it be…
At this moment, Wei Sen stared blankly at the Aurora that appeared without warning in the night sky.
The green light rippled like waves in the air, blue and purple gleaming in a dazzling interplay.
The night sky resembled a glitched animation, the entire forest appearing especially dreamlike.
Flashes of memory raced through her mind.
This wasn’t the first time she’d seen the Aurora!
She had seen such an Aurora before-the same frozen world, the same forest, the same snow…
Back then, there had been another person standing beside her.
Wei Sen instinctively turned her head and met Lin Ze’s gaze.
Damn!
She abruptly drew the curtains.
She might not make a wish upon seeing the Aurora, but that didn’t mean Lin Ze wouldn’t!
But at that moment, Lin Ze’s expression already showed he had guessed an Aurora was appearing outside the balcony.
Yet, in that same instant, seeing Wei Sen’s profile under the Aurora, he thought of his Ningning…
Lin Ze realized something was terribly wrong.
This Instance really knew how to strike at his most vulnerable spot!
“What did you wish for?” Wei Sen asked, her expression grave.
Lin Ze’s eyes were heavy. “None of your concern.”
“But your wish might get someone killed.”
Guest Room Rules, Article 4: When admiring the Aurora, absolutely do not make a wish, or the wish will come true in an absolutely unexpected way!
Lin Ze said coldly, “The weak can’t survive in this world anyway.”
Wei Sen sat back on the bed and looked at him.
This man really was impervious to both hard and soft tactics.
She had planned to appeal to his conscience to get a better hold over him, but he turned out to be so cold and callous.
“Go to sleep.”
Lin Ze lay down, unwilling to discuss anything about his wish.
Ever since he learned the Aurora could grant the deepest wishes of the heart, he’d been extremely careful to avoid seeing it, afraid that if it appeared he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from thinking of Ningning.
But he never expected that when the Aurora came, Wei Sen would happen to be standing right near the balcony, and her profile would remind him of Ningning.
And seeing Wei Sen’s startled look, even without personally glimpsing the scene outside, he could guess the Aurora was there…
It all seemed destined to make him make the wish in his heart the moment the Aurora appeared.
So… how exactly would his wish be fulfilled?
Could it be… he really would get to see Ningning again?
If so, he truly would look forward to it, even at the cost of some unpredictable price.
Wei Sen glanced sidelong at the distracted Lin Ze.
How could she miss such a golden opportunity?
The person ranked first on the Hero Ranking must know quite a lot.
“I have a few questions for you. I’ll ask, then we’ll sleep.”
“Do I have to answer you?”
“If you want everyone to know your identity, then you don’t have to.”
Lin Ze was silent for a few seconds, his tone none too pleasant: “I’ll answer only three questions.”
Wei Sen wasn’t one to push her luck. She could guess that his reluctance to reveal his identity wasn’t because it was shameful, but simply because he didn’t want the trouble.
So trading his identity for three answers was quite a bargain.
“First question: What exactly happened after the first clear of an SSS-Rank Instance?”
Lin Ze gave her an odd look. That was the question… really?
“Just like usual, returned to the Origin Land.”
“And the first-clear reward?”
“It automatically appeared in the Watch after clearing.”
Wei Sen’s expression was visibly disappointed.
So clearing an SSS-Rank Instance didn’t allow one to meet God.
“Second question: How much do you know about this world?” Wei Sen’s gaze grew sharp, hoping for some useful answers.
Lin Ze’s eyes darkened as he looked at her. “What exactly are you so curious about?”
Wei Sen spoke with gravity, “The truth.”