See the Law of Deception

Chapter 242 Heredity (48)

Lu Jinzhao's gaze fell on the arm of the unknown woman.

So far, the mission announcements have all been made on the woman's arms, making them clearly visible to anyone else. Therefore, when Lu Jinzhao's gaze fell upon the woman's largely uncovered arms, she saw...
There was nothing there.

The task was not assigned to her.

If Tianlei's supernatural items did not malfunction, then the person in front of him was indeed a passenger and had not truly "died."

But her current state is strange; she's not really alive, and even the missions have skipped her, as if she can't be chosen.

If she continues like this, her death is inevitable, but what if she comes back to life?
Wouldn't that have just allowed us to avoid the most deadly mission?
It's hard for Lu Jinzhao not to think this way.

Moreover, it's not entirely impossible.

They didn't violate any taboos even when they got close to this place, and even though she had been with this woman for so long, she didn't notice anything wrong.

Then it's possible that the problem isn't with the taboo, but somewhere else.

For example, the player himself.

"There aren't many people left alive. Why don't we look for others before the mission begins?" someone suggested.

"No." Luo Yu shook her head.

We don't know what will happen on this mission. After completing the mission, will our teammates be passengers or villagers?

Could something else unexpected happen?
She was unaware of any of these things, and even considered separating from Lu Jinzhao and Tian Lei just in case.

Lu Jinzhao naturally had no objection to this, but after Luo Yu left, she immediately leaned close to Tian Lei's ear and whispered, "Watch out for the girl with the family tree, we'll go find her later."

She wanted to see if the genealogy would change if the number of villagers "increased".

As it approached 11 o'clock, just before the mission was about to begin, Lu Jinzhao and Tian Lei found the two people in the warehouse.

When they saw someone approaching, Shen Yi and her teammates were a little nervous, but considering that they were about to carry out a mission and were currently near the ancestral hall, leaving immediately might delay the mission, so they could only watch Lu Jinzhao and Tian Lei approach cautiously.

"Don't be nervous." Lu Jinzhao didn't hide his purpose for coming: "I remember the family tree is with you, isn't it?"

"I just came to see the family tree."

If Shen Yi hadn't been a top-tier expert, they might not have been able to keep this family tree in their possession. Therefore, Shen Yi didn't doubt what Lu Jinzhao was saying at this moment.

However, these words also made her realize something.

"Do you have a way to locate us?"

"Yes," Lu Jinzhao admitted, but did not explain whether it was she or Tian Lei who did it.

"Never mind, it's almost time." Shen Yi wanted to say something, but held back.

"I'll go first." Shen Yi's teammate glanced at his watch, his expression turning somewhat anxious.

She is the first.

This was something Lu Jinzhao hadn't expected; it was a pleasant surprise.

There was no strict rule that this mission required individuals to enter alone; the only distinction was made in terms of time. However, neither Lu Jinzhao nor Shen Yi intended to enter with their teammates.

There were far too few of them.

Perhaps Luo Yu will have her teammates do that.

"Be careful." Shen Yi patted her teammate on the shoulder and watched her head towards the ancestral hall.

Lu Jinzhao didn't say much, but asked her where the family tree was. Shen Yi didn't hide anything and showed the family tree to Lu Jinzhao.

She knew what Lu Jinzhao wanted to see—whether a new name would suddenly appear on the family tree. "In exchange, can you tell me the time of your mission?" Shen Yi waved the family tree in her hand.

"It's not a big deal," Lu Jinzhao glanced at her and said bluntly, "20 minutes, that's the interval for this mission."

She knew the purpose behind Shen Yi's tactful inquiry.

Shen Yi blinked: "Thank you."

She hadn't expected Lu Jinzhao to be so decisive.

Since entering this platform, she and her teammates have experienced too many twists and turns and malice. Whether from the platform or from their own kind, the team, which was not familiar with each other, fell apart at an extremely fast speed, which also made Shen Yi even more distrustful of others.

Lu Jinchao came with great force, and she was even prepared for the other party to take the opportunity to steal the family tree.

Although she is not someone to be trifled with.

But, as expected, nothing happened. Lu Jinzhao simply told her the information she wanted.

Shen Yi didn't say anything more, but just waited quietly.

Time passed by, and the village remained as quiet as ever. The missing villagers did not suddenly reappear and cause trouble, which was a good thing. However, this silence also made people feel inexplicably depressed.

"Is it too much?" Shen Yi's voice was soft with doubt in the darkness.

She was asking if 20 minutes had passed.
Tian Lei gave a positive answer: "Passed."

Her teammates, however, are nowhere to be found.

"Was something delayed you?" Shen Yi paced back and forth, her gaze constantly drifting towards the ancestral hall. She said this, but her heart sank.

"Maybe so?" Tian Lei subconsciously agreed with what others said, but in her heart she wondered, could it be that he died in an accident while doing the mission?
Lu Jinzhao reminded Shen Yi: "Take a look at the family genealogy."

The family tree may not change, but if a name does appear, it means that the person who went in has probably completed part of the task, or at least integrated into the village.

Shen Yi turned to the last page of the family tree, then suddenly stopped.

She saw it.

That familiar name, which originally belonged to her teammate, is now appearing on the family tree.

"Yes," she replied quickly.

Shen Yi understood this teammate's fate fairly well; it leaned towards survival skills, but...
The fact that her name appeared on the family tree, but she hadn't returned, already indicated that she was likely in grave danger.

The mission was obviously dangerous just from the description, but the first person to enter had "disappeared" without a trace. It was someone Shen Yi knew and thought would survive, which made Shen Yi feel even more pressured.

The three people present did not look relaxed. When another name appeared on the family tree, and Shen Yi's teammates had not yet returned, they were almost certain that this person might never come back.

"It's almost time, I'll head over now." Lu Jinzhao glanced at her watch; it was already 12 o'clock, and she needed to get closer to the ancestral hall.

Tian Lei and Shen Yi's tasks were scheduled for later than hers, and at this moment, Tian Lei's expression was already somewhat tense.

Her tone was very soft, as if afraid of disturbing something, and she only whispered, "Be very careful, and come back, okay?"

Lu Jinzhao knew that Tianlei's behavior might be partly due to her concern for her, but more so, she was worried about herself.

If even Lu Jinchao can't come back alive, what will she encounter while doing this mission?
Lu Jinzhao didn't say anything more to comfort her, but turned and walked towards the ancestral hall.

Her steps were quick, and her slender figure did not appear weak in the darkness. Instead, it possessed a quietness and subtle harmony that almost blended into the darkness, as if she were naturally more suited to such a scene than ordinary people.

Tian Lei simply stood there, gazing at her retreating figure for a long time until she disappeared from sight.

(End of this chapter)