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Chapter 143 Ji Yi's First Murder

Ji Yi was taken aback by Zui Wan Gu Hong's words.

Is this some kind of crazy thing to do? Are you guys a legitimate department?

Moreover, killing someone right off the bat doesn't seem appropriate. Arresting and interrogating them would be the best way to follow the clues and catch the big fish, right?

Touching the real, cold gun in his hand, he realized it was a genuine SWAT pistol, not one of those small pistols that couldn't even penetrate a bull's skull.

When Ji Yi touched a real gun in real life, he didn't feel scared.

On the contrary, he felt surprisingly calm, as if he were ready to fight at any moment.

The only thing that made him feel awkward was Zuiwan Guhong's way of doing things, which was very different from what he had encountered in the game.

It seemed that he had noticed Ji Yi's doubts.

"You think this is too radical and don't understand it?"

Zui Wan Gu Hong glanced at Ji Yi indifferently.

Ji Yi nodded: "Obviously, if we capture them, we can then find out the other members of the Headhunter Alliance, right?"

Drunk and Lonely Goose simply shook his head and chuckled:

"Too naive. Fighting against a group of people with homemade guns and cannons, you'd be lucky to survive with just a small pistol. As for winning and capturing prisoners, the risk is extremely high."

Ji Yi narrowed her eyes, and suddenly seemed to understand something she hadn't quite grasped before:

"According to the rules you told me before, if they are carrying weapons with the intention of targeting players, even if they are just walking around on the street, they won't be noticed by ordinary people?"

“You’re very clever,” Zuiwan Guhong nodded. “However, for safety’s sake, they will also tamper with the weapons, just as they will stuff some ‘contaminated information’ into their personal information.”

It turned out to be the case.

This makes sense.

There must be some extremely clever individuals among the members of the Headhunter Alliance, otherwise they wouldn't have come up with such a brilliant plan.

For example, how can we prevent officials from assigning subordinates to find us using a large number of people?
It's very simple: just stuff information about hyperdimensional games into your social media platforms and personal profiles.

It might be a brief introduction to a hyper-dimensional game, information about its own players, or content related to gods.

Once this "cognitive pollution" exists, no matter how many ordinary people are mobilized, they will be unable to find out the real information of the headhunting alliance members through various means.

That statement is absolutely true: only players can defeat players.

As for the weapons, they were also given some kind of special protection, perhaps through engraving, stickers, or other means.

Ji Yi was unsure of the specific effects of this cognitive shielding.

For example, if someone uses it to attack ordinary people on the street, will the weapon be discovered? Or, if ordinary people can recognize that it is a weapon, but cannot recognize the information on it, etc.

These complex criteria and scopes, as well as their boundaries, all require rigorous testing, and there is a possibility of errors.

It's hard to imagine that someone could understand these rules so thoroughly in such a short time since the competitive mode was introduced.

Or perhaps the prototype of the Headhunter Alliance existed long ago, and people were trying to discover these rules from the very beginning?

It's terrifying; the real world is actually more dangerous than being in a dungeon.

Ji Yi continued to think, his mind racing, and he understood why Zui Wan Gu Hong was unwilling to bring these people to the main camp to be surrounded and killed, and why he wanted to capture them alive.

Positioner.

Even if we wipe out all these small fry, the location where they disappeared will probably be known to the higher-ups of the Headhunter Alliance.

Real-world conflicts are a form of information warfare, and information leaks are the most deadly thing.

Therefore, it's not surprising that they would even implant positioning chips in the human body.

Wait a minute, then you'll understand.

It's completely unrealistic to capture and torture someone alive.

If official players personally go to capture the target, and the target has a tracking chip, the official player's information will be exposed.

If we send people to catch them, well, these people can easily hide in the game.

I could feel the road surface gradually becoming bumpy.

Ji Yi asked Zui Wan Gu Hong, "These members of the Headhunter Alliance who are following me are probably all weak and low-level players in the game, right?"

Zui Wan Gu Hong seemed somewhat surprised: "How do you know?"

Ji Yi: "I have a guess now, which may not be correct."

Drunk and Lonely Goose: "Tell me about it first."

"First, I suspect that the Headhunter Alliance did not just appear recently, but rather there were signs of it a long time ago, only it was not as powerful then as it is now."

Zui Wan Gu Hong nodded upon hearing this, as if he had expected it.

"Secondly, the Headhunter Alliance is very likely to have access to cutting-edge information about the game version, such as the content of the next version update."

Driver & Drunken Lone Goose: "?!"

This statement is absolutely astounding.

Knowing Ji Yi's abilities, Zui Wan Gu Hong asked gravely, "The reason?"

"Let's start by reasoning from the effect. If they didn't have the ability, why did they start preparing for the Headhunting Alliance so early? Of course, this alone isn't very convincing. But what if I said, what if in the next game version, the multiplayer competitive mode is revamped, and losing players will lose levels?"

Upon hearing this, both the driver and Gu Hong showed solemn expressions.

Ji Yi clearly voiced their deepest concerns.

"Of course, the actual presentation might not be like a battle royale where there's only one winner—that would be too exaggerated. Perhaps death doesn't mean defeat, and the game mode will be presented in a different form. But I digress; let's leave that speculation aside for now."

"In short, if it weren't for this reason, I really can't understand why the Headhunter Alliance would force its subordinates to risk their lives, even to the point of willingly implanting tracking devices, and so on."

"Because they are too weak, they should have been eliminated long ago. If it weren't for the 'rescue' from the strong members of the Headhunter Alliance, they would have died in the game long ago."

"Only when one's life is hanging by a thread will one take risks. By reasoning this back to what I said earlier, everything makes sense."

The amount of information was so overwhelming that the driver kept pursing his lips and frowning, and the vehicle became somewhat difficult to control, lurching a few times.

Zuiwan Guhong quickly digested what Ji Yi had said, and he now felt a sense of sudden enlightenment.

Why is the Headhunter Alliance so precisely aware of the rules of reality? Why were there early signs of their establishment? Why are those people so fearless?
Seeing his eyes brighten again, Ji Yi continued:
"Actually, what I'm saying isn't unfounded. Long before the multiplayer competitive mode update, I received a warning from a higher-dimensional being. Although he didn't reveal much to me, many things were pointed out. At least regarding the version update, I did know about it earlier than you guys."

The two people in the front row seemed to be deep in thought.

"Ji Yi, do you know what I'm thinking right now?"

"Drunk and Lonely Goose" suddenly said.

Ji Yi pouted: "Who knows? Do you think I can read minds?"

Gu Hong smiled and said, "I'm glad I discovered you so early. It would be even better if you could become one of my people."

I immediately felt goosebumps all over my body:
"No, I'm not gay. I like mature, sophisticated women. Thank you. If you want to test your officers, try attacking my weaknesses."

Gu Hong simply shook his head slightly and did not continue the conversation.

The scenery outside the car was becoming increasingly desolate.

Ji Yi touched the gun in her hand, her heart overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions.

The moment he guessed the truth, he realized just how big the gap was between the so-called official channels and the Headhunter Alliance.

It's important to know that the mortality rate in hyperdimensional games is not low.

Ji Yi and Miss Cat need no further mention; both are top-tier experts.

Although Tang Hulu is a vegetable, it inexplicably has a lucky charm.

Wang Meng is actually very strong; she is considered one of the underestimated potential players.

Besides, most players are actually mediocre and are likely to die in the early stages of the game.

Assuming the Headhunter Alliance anticipates future versions and takes control of these players in advance.
The so-called official entity is certainly far less powerful and developed than the Headhunter Alliance.

"The future looks bleak indeed."

The heartbeat gradually quickened.

Ji Yi felt excited.

I thought I would hate dancing on the edge of a knife, and I longed for a peaceful and stable life.

Unexpectedly, the intense pressure aroused his desire to challenge, as well as the destructive urge within him.

This isn't a game world, and there aren't two little people lying in my head.

His destructive desires are real and exist deep within him.

My hands started to shake.

"Are you scared?" Zuiwan Guhong asked through the rearview mirror.

"If you're scared, you don't need to fight in a bit. I'll take care of them."

"No." Ji Yi shook her head firmly. "I'm just excited. By the way, can I come alone later?"

Zui Wan Gu Hong frowned: "Are you sure?"

"Mm." Ji Yi nodded.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Hong finally nodded: "Alright, it's up to you."

The driver then spoke up: "We've gone far enough, let's take care of this here?"

Zuiwan Guhong glanced at the navigation map: "Okay, let's park."

On a deserted road, a luxury black sedan was driving ahead.

A white car followed closely behind.

There were three people in the car, and they had been following the car in front for a long time.

By this time, the three of them were becoming increasingly agitated.

"What is Ji Yi doing out in the middle of nowhere so late at night?!"

Haji was getting more and more annoyed while driving, and he even had the urge to just floor the gas pedal.

"Don't rush, you might catch a big fish."

Hagi B spoke up.

Although he had also lost patience, he had no intention of taking immediate action.

To inexplicably set off in the dead of night is suspicious.

Perhaps by following the clues, we can directly find the clues to "Schrödinger's cat".

That woman is very strong, and has already attracted the attention of the Headhunter Alliance's higher-ups.

If they could capture her directly, all three of them would have accomplished a great feat.

Hajibing was somewhat worried: "Following us like this isn't a good idea. What if things get complicated? They've probably discovered us and are just trying to stall for time."

"So what?" Haji B shouted. "Don't you have a gun? Don't you have a cannon? Even if Ji Yi is waiting to call for reinforcements, we have nothing to be afraid of. Are you such a coward, wanting to go to the 'BOSS's' nightmare instance again?"

Hajibing immediately dared not speak again.

In order to control these lackeys, the Headhunter Alliance strictly controlled their levels and kept them at a low level.

Those who do wrong will have to go through a nightmare dungeon with the 'BOSS'.

This is a good punishment mechanism.

Excellent people will pass the tests and gradually develop into cadres.

The underlings will be demoted and become more dependent on the organization's protection.

Because they all know that the 'BOSS' knows everything, and that the multiplayer competitive mode will undergo tremendous changes in the future, they simply cannot leave the organization.

It was the BOSS who gave them a chance, allowing people like them who should have been eliminated long ago to survive.

Their only role is to serve as the BOSS's eyes and hands in the real world, acting as the BOSS's servants.

If someone can't even catch someone who's completely unsuspecting, then they definitely deserve to be punished.

As Hajibing was thinking, the vehicle suddenly came to an abrupt stop.

Bang! My nose hit the back seat.

"Damn it! Hagija, what the hell are you doing?!"

Hajibing covered his aching nose and cursed loudly.

"Shh!"

Haki immediately gestured for silence and told him to look ahead.

A black sedan was parked on the side of the road, and a man slowly got out of the car.

The headlights of the white car illuminated his face.

It's Ji Yi!
They had seen Ji Yi's portrait, and it was exactly the same; they would never mistake him for someone else.

After all, not everyone looks like Daniel Wu.

Then Ji Yi walked alone toward the white sedan.

All three were overjoyed.

It really came so easily. Knowing that we're with you, you still dare to be so reckless?
Hehe, that's not surprising, after all, not everyone is fully familiar with the "rules of cognition".

Instead of running away, you're walking right into their trap. Even if you shout yourself hoarse, no one will come to your rescue.

The three men wore identical, sinister smiles.

Then Ji Yi strolled leisurely to the driver's side door and knocked on the window.

Hajime, with a vicious smile on his face, rolled down the car window:
"What's the matter? This road isn't yours to drive on, what's it to you if I walk on it?"

He even anticipated what Ji Yi was going to say.

But Ji Yi didn't respond. Instead, he casually reached into his pocket and took something out, as if he were about to make a phone call, without alerting the three of them at all.

But when they saw what it was...

boom!
A gunshot rang out.

The driver, Haji, died on the spot.

Haki B wanted to pull something out to resist.
boom!
Another shot, at such close range, could easily hit the head.

Haki B was also shot in the head on the spot.

If someone has poor mental fortitude and is using a firearm for the first time, they absolutely could not have performed such a smooth and effortless maneuver.

But Ji Yi didn't even blink.

Two shots were fired.

boom!
Another shot shattered the rear window.

As Hajibing reached out to grab something, a dark gun barrel was already pointed at his head: "Don't move, or I'll blow your dog's head off."

"Don't kill me."

Hagibing had never seen anything like this before. He immediately raised his hands above his head and pleaded, "I was forced into this. Please don't kill me."

"Answer me one question and I'll let you go."

Ji Yi spoke coldly.

"Tell me! Tell me everything I know!!"

What is your game ID?

Hagibing: "Huh?"

He was genuinely stumped by the question. Why ask such a thing?
"Hahaha, Ji Bing."

boom!
"what!"

After the gunshot, Hajibing clutched his bleeding thigh and cried out.

"You fucking think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

The person outside the window spoke angrily and pointed their gun at Hajibing again.

"I'm not lying to you, it's the three characters 'Hakibing'!"

A notepad with a pen clipped to it was tossed through the window: "Write it down."

Hajibing had no choice but to endure the pain and shakily write down his game ID before showing it to Ji Yi.

"Okay, you can go now."

Hajibing looked at Ji Yi with a bewildered expression: "You're just letting me go like this?"

The gun outside the window was still pointed at him.
"Nonsense, do you want to stand here and get shot if you don't leave?"

"No, no, no! I'll go, I'll go!"

If Hajibing is granted a general amnesty:
"Link Game!"

(End of this chapter)