Learn one small skill every day

Bai Miao, who knew the inside story of Hu Muyao, felt somewhat saddened.

From Zhao Wanyang, Bai Miao also learned the true ability of the Aleph-level item "Joyful Funeral" in Hu Muyao's possession.

Besides the obvious percentage increase in stamina and the temporary exchange of stamina for strength and agility attributes, there is a more core ability.

That is, when suffering fatal damage, you can reduce the strength, agility, and spirit attributes to offset the damage.

You can deduct a maximum of 2 points from three attributes at once.

However, to outsiders, it appeared that Hu Muyao possessed exceptional physical strength and had not been killed.

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to just tell me someone's core competencies like that?"

"To be honest, quite a few people within the official ranks already know about the core ability of her prop. When Hu Muyao told me, she also mentioned this problem. She didn't intend to hide it from her colleagues at first, but now, apart from not making the core ability public, it's no different from everyone knowing it."

This is another reason why Bai Miao doesn't want to join the official team.

Often, we are not in control of our own lives.

Hu Muyao has not yet been beaten.

"By the way, that ship ticket you got from this dungeon is a great item. It can be a lifesaver in a critical moment. And when you get back, are you going to be the captain for another thirty days?"

Bai Miao did not tell Zhao Wanyang that he had already used the boat ticket.

"Ah, yes, yes..."

"But from what you've said, being a captain isn't easy. It's amazing that you've managed to persevere."

How many days are you counting down?

Bai Miao asked.

"More than twenty days, this is quite long, it's a good time to take a break."

"Is it 25 days, 23 hours, and 46 minutes?"

"...What a coincidence! I asked Hu Muyao, and it was around this time too. Tsk, your time to shine has come."

Bai Miao remained noncommittal: "Actually, before we were sure we could team up as allies, I really didn't want to be assigned to the same dungeon as you guys, because I didn't know if it would be a competitive dungeon."

"You're keeping me up at night, you owe me money!"

"I'm going to sleep now, goodnight."

"You were really born."

Zhao Wanyang really didn't get much sleep.

After hearing Bai Miao say that, she lay on the bed, tossing and turning, wondering what she would do if she really encountered a competitive instance.

No, no, it's not about what I should do, it's about what Bai Miao should do.

Because I know I'm no match for him.

Although there are no mandatory combat instances at the current stage, the penalties for not completing the mission are still quite severe.

But surely they wouldn't separate the two groups with such a large gap?

Yes, that must be it. Even in a confrontation, the strength of both sides will be balanced.

At this moment, a message on the Knockers website caught Zhao Wanyang's attention.

Musician: "Whose countdown is around 25 days?"

The bright red "Aleph Holder" above the musician's ID made Zhao Wanyang sit up abruptly in bed.

It's that other Aleph-class from Chuancheng!

Moreover, the countdown was almost exactly the same as Bai Miao's!

Wait... including Hu Muyao, will there be at least three Aleph-level holders in the next instance?

So what am I for? Am I just there to make up the numbers?

A meme suddenly popped into Zhao Wanyang's mind.

Playing games alone is too easy, take me with you!

Zhao Wanyang did not respond to the musician's question.

This is most likely a PvP instance.

Out of kindness, Zhao Wanyang privately reminded Hu Muyao not to respond to the musician, to keep his next dungeon move a secret, and not to let him prepare in advance.

Hu Muyao is probably asleep now. Hopefully, he'll see his reminder when he wakes up tomorrow morning.

As for Bai Miao, Zhao Wanyang thought they could talk about it when they met tomorrow.

He's already thought too much; he's very malicious.

The next day, Zhao Wanyang saw Hu Muyao's reply.

"Thank you for reminding me, but the official countdown for each person's instance is reported and tallied immediately, so I'm not sure if the leaders have contacted the musicians proactively. I'll ask them too..."

The second one was a few minutes apart.

"The leaders didn't tell the musicians. They also felt that it was not right for two Aleph-level holders to enter a dungeon at the same time, and they were worried about the risk of conflict, so they kept the news to themselves. If it was a collaboration, they could use the Knockers Network in the dungeon."

Phew, that's good.

Chapter 150 Family Past

Bai Miao didn't learn from Zhao Wanyang that the musician would also participate in the next instance, but from Shan Chengtian.

As the team leader responsible for communicating with those who hadn't joined the official organization, Shan Chengtian immediately sought out Bai Miao after receiving information that both the musician and Hu Muyao, both Aleph-level holders, would be participating in the next instance.

As one of the three Aleph holders currently known, whether Bai Miao participates in this instance usually serves as a decisive indicator of its nature.

"Yes, I will participate, which means all three Aleph holders in this instance will participate."

Bai Miao did not hide anything; he currently has a very friendly cooperative relationship with the authorities, and there was nothing wrong with informing them in advance.

"Do you have any idea?"

Shan Chengtian knew that this senior high school student could not be viewed in the same way as ordinary people.

The differences between Aleph-level holders are also significant.

Bai Miao, being the first, certainly has a much higher level of background than Hu Muyao.

"The gate's attitude is not friendly, so I think it's unlikely that this instance wants the three of us to cooperate to defeat the enemy. It's more likely that they want the three of us Aleph-level to fight each other and cause damage."

"Everyone knows how rare Aleph-grade items are. Having an Aleph-grade item is incredibly helpful for clearing dungeons, and we don't want so many Aleph-grade items to appear so early."

Normally, Hu Muyao wouldn't have obtained the Aleph-level item "Joyful Funeral," and this Aleph-level item just happens to be the door that Hu Muyao encountered in the hospital.

The chances of other people encountering this are also low. According to the original timeline, it would only be Hu Muyao and that musician.

Am I that variable?

"If we're talking about fighting in dungeons... if you and Hu Muyao have obvious conflicting objectives..."

"It depends. If it's not a matter of life and death, I can make some concessions, but at the same time I also need some compensation from you."

Dan Chengtian was overjoyed: "Brother Bai is so generous! If you suffer any losses in the dungeon, we will definitely make up for them in full!"

Shan Chengtian never expected Bai Miao to agree so readily.

After all, once you become a knocker, who wouldn't want to get more loot in the dungeon?

Aside from the overt penalties, no one knows what the hidden consequences might be after failing a dungeon quest.

Bai Miao took on this part of the risk.

Have you spoken with the musicians?

Bai Miao was more curious about the Aleph holder in Chuancheng.

"No... First of all, the musician is not from Jiangcheng, and secondly, very few people from the Chuancheng government have communicated with her. She is quite aloof, and she has all the arrogance that an Aleph-level holder should have."

"The musician is a woman?"

"She said she is, and she doesn't like it when people call her brother, but at other times she doesn't care what others say."

"Hmm... okay. Is there any news about anyone else joining this instance?"

"No, as far as I know, there are only the three of you Aleph-level, and there's another one you should know."

"Yeah, indeed."

"Well then, good luck."

After exchanging a few words, the two ended the call.

So what is the significance of Zhao Wanyang entering this instance?

Bai Miao couldn't figure it out.

When they arrived at the classroom, Zhao Wanyang also had a look of utter despair.

"What merit do I have to be assigned to be with you three immortals..."

"Look on the bright side, you might be on my team, and your goal is to weaken me so that the other two Aleph-class beings can be balanced."

"Then you should be assigned a complete rookie!"

Zhao Wanyang simply stopped thinking about these things.

What if these three start fighting each other, and I can sit back and reap the benefits?

Bai Miao saw through Zhao Wanyang's thoughts: "I was afraid you wouldn't know, so I'm telling you now. Hu Muyao and I have decided to join forces."

"You guys have gone too far... Count me in, let's kick that musician from Chuancheng out!"

In the same city and at the same school, factions quietly took shape.

Bai Miao felt that the door was intentionally trying to divide those who were knocking, preventing them from uniting properly.

As long as geographical differences and boundaries exist, the camps can never be divided together.

As for the other possibility, the two tacitly avoided mentioning it.

If it's a matter of life and death...

This possibility was too heavy for Bai Miao to even consider.