We agreed to seek enlightenment together, but how did you end up seeking enlightenment for my mother

Wu Lulu's wolf tail swish nearly swept Xu Zhou off the branch, forcing him to eat a mouthful of wolf fur.

He only learned from the other person later that in the customs of the Wolf-Ya people, stroking and even caring for each other's tails and ears is an intimate act that only the closest and dearest people can do.

Xu Zhou's request was indeed somewhat presumptuous.

"Wu Lulu, I think I've discovered a loophole. Since there's a sequence to entering the Infinite World, isn't that very unfair to the team that enters last?" Xu Zhou changed the subject.

Wanting to break the awkward atmosphere, Wu Lulu quickly turned around, sat cross-legged, and pretended to be calm.

The moonlight was dim, making it impossible to see her expression.

"That's simple. There's a sequence to the events, and resources vary in quality and quantity in different areas."

Xu Zhou suddenly understood: those who arrive early will first set foot on barren land, while those who arrive late will enjoy a more comfortable environment. This method was indeed simple and direct.

Wu Lulu continued, "The Corruption Lands are a resource-scarce region. I came in on the same day as you, so we were assigned to the same place."

"So, we're one of the earlier groups to arrive?" Xu Zhou asked.

Wu Lulu pouted and retorted angrily.

"Who's talking to you about 'we'? You are you, and I am me. We're not on the same team."

"We are competitors, that's true, but the rules don't restrict us from cooperating, do they?"

Xu Zhou was all alone, so he naturally hoped to team up with someone to overcome the challenge. Wu Lulu seemed simple-minded and didn't seem like the kind of treacherous person who would stab someone in the back, which suited his needs perfectly.

Xu Zhou doesn't expect his teammates to be particularly strong. As long as they can understand human speech, follow his instructions, and don't cause trouble, they are already excellent partners. He is confident that their survival rate will increase significantly with cooperation.

Therefore, no matter what, he must win over Wu Lulu as a teammate; time and probability no longer allow him to contact and learn about other teams.

"You're in a solo team, and I'm practically a lone individual too. I'm not after the challenge rewards; I just want to get out alive. So we can definitely cooperate."

"No, I have a feeling you're holding back something." Wu Lulu turned her head and decisively refused, using very down-to-earth language.

Xu Zhou looked embarrassed and his lips twitched slightly as he muttered to himself.

"I don't think I've probably done anything particularly outrageous, right? What kind of image do she have of me now?"

Even after being rejected, Xu Zhou was still unwilling to give up and decided to use his verbal skills to find another way.

"Then let me ask you, what is your purpose in participating in the competition?"

It was a very simple question, but Wu Lulu tilted her head and fell into deep thought, not giving a response for a long time.

Xu Zhou was puzzled, thinking to himself, "Does this even need to be thought about? Isn't it all about winning?"

"I want... I want to become stronger," the girl said calmly.

An unexpected yet logical answer.

"Participating in the Extraordinary Challenge just to become stronger? Isn't that a bit too risky? What do my family say?"

Another long silence followed.

Xu Zhou was sweating profusely and couldn't help but rub his forehead. He had intended to use his silver tongue to win over the other party, but he had overestimated his negotiation skills and ended up dancing wildly in Wu Lulu's minefield.

But he couldn't give up now. He only had one chance tonight. If he couldn't gain the girl's trust in one fell swoop, he would most likely have to face Chi Feng alone.

Therefore, they decisively changed their tune and tactics.

"Yes! To become stronger, of course you must become stronger! The motivation to become strong doesn't need explanation; you have a very clear goal, which is excellent!"

Xu Zhou gave a thumbs up and continued his bluff.

"Fighting different people and gaining enlightenment through life-or-death battles is indeed one way to become stronger, but physical strength is only a small part of the qualities of a truly powerful person!"

"A small part?" Wu Lulu tilted her head in confusion, her ears turning forward.

"That's right! You've probably heard things like 'one person's strength is limited,' right? Individual bravery has its limits, but the power of unity is limitless!"

After saying that, Xu Zhou patted his chest and said, "Look at me, do you think I'm strong?"

Wu Lulu scrutinized him from top to bottom again, her voice carrying a sweet smile.

"Whether he's strong or not is hard to say, but his deep love for F is undeniable."

Xu Zhou: ? ? ?

Oh no, this first impression is a complete failure.

Xu Zhou's embarrassed appearance was fully observed by Wu Lulu, who couldn't help but laugh even more happily.

"Just kidding. Of course you're strong. You're definitely one of the best among ordinary people. After all, you can use relics, right?"

That was exactly what he was waiting for, so Xu Zhou pressed his advantage and launched into a long, eloquent speech.

"Look, what you're saying is still about the strength of force, but my self-assessment is not like that. I know I have many shortcomings, and these shortcomings cannot be easily overcome by myself, or rather, it's difficult to get rid of the ingrained perceptions accumulated over the years."

"Only by recognizing one's true nature can one understand the power hidden within oneself. However, those involved are often blinded by their own circumstances, and the difficulties and obstacles they face when moving forward alone are immeasurable."

"When you have companions by your side, you can break free from your constraints by looking at others' perspectives, re-examine yourself from a new angle, reshape your cognition, and take steps to become stronger."

Xu Zhou's eloquent words almost got him confused. He was even a little worried that he had made things too complicated, causing Wu Lulu to ignore his hints.

Just as I was hesitating whether to give up future benefits and simply use interests as a bond, I heard a chuckle from the other side, and two small tiger teeth reflected a faint silver light in the moonlight.

Just then, a beam of moonlight shone down, highlighting the girl's fair and delicate face. A sweet smile curved her lips, her eyes were bright and gentle, and she rested her chin on her hands, gazing at him quietly.

"After saying all that, you just want to team up with me, right? Wu Lulu already figured it out."

Goodness, the old humans really have absolutely no privacy in front of you.

"But what you said does make some sense. My sister once said something similar to me, but I..."

Her words abruptly stopped; Wu Lulu seemed unwilling to recall the long-buried past.

The air fell silent instantly, making Xu Zhou extremely anxious.

So does this mean he agreed or he didn't?

Can't you not be a riddle teller like Ya Qingyan?

Although Wu Lulu didn't say it directly, Xu Zhou's intuition told him that he had probably succeeded.

When someone is willing to share their past experiences with you, it means that they can get a sense of security from you. This is an act of showing their vulnerability, and at the same time, it is also proof that they trust you to a certain extent.

Unfortunately, Xu Zhou had no time to verify his suspicions. Just a moment ago, he caught a fleeting glimpse of white light in the depths of the dense forest out of the corner of his eye, like the afterimage left by something moving at high speed.

"What?"

After confirming several times that he wasn't seeing things, Xu Zhou's expression darkened.

He absolutely trusted the signals his body was giving him; his eyes must have caught something just now.

Xu Zhou never thought that hanging in a tree would make him safe. Monsters in the extraordinary world don't play by the rules. He just didn't expect that the Infinite World would be so eager to teach him a lesson on the very first night.

However, no matter how carefully they observed and gazed into the distance, they could no longer find that light.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Wu Lulu had her back to the direction from which the light flashed and did not notice anything unusual, but she could sense Xu Zhou's tension at that moment.

"I remember you said before that the nights here are fraught with danger?" Xu Zhou stared, instinctively lowering his voice.

"Don't worry, I've been to this floor a few times before. At night, I only encounter zombies, spiders, and skeleton soldiers. It's not as dangerous as everyone says."

Wu Lulu stood with her hands on her hips, her back straight, her ears perked up, her tail swaying happily from side to side, her face full of arrogance, completely disregarding Xu Zhou's wariness.

On the contrary, Xu Zhou's sudden vigilance unexpectedly stirred up a strange sense of superiority in her heart, sweeping away her previous gloom.

"You cowardly little brat~ Don't you even realize that I can beat the regional overlord? What danger could possibly come my way at night? Haha~"

It's because you're so confident that I'm panicking!

The last person you didn't care about was the one who hung you up and disciplined you, forcing you to bark like a dog!

Xu Zhou trusted Wu Lulu's fighting ability, but he absolutely did not trust her judgment.

"Does the league have any relevant information? What's the official statement? Tell me quickly!"

"Let me think... I remember the table of contents title was something like..."

Wu Lulu tapped her chin with her finger, tilted her head slightly in thought, and replied:

"The night of the infinite world will punish every homeless wanderer equally."

"...You call this safe? Are you serious?"

At that moment, Xu Zhou knew he was finished.