Pre-death assessment

Lei Yun really wanted to tell Tian Yao that she and Ling Wu were a couple.

She even wanted to tell the whole world that she and Ling Wu were a couple.

The problem is... I and Ling Wu are definitely not a couple.

What should we do?

If he answered that they weren't a couple, it would be tantamount to declaring that Tian Yao had a chance.

If I answer that we are a couple, then I'm lying.

There's no solution to this problem...

Lei Yun immediately turned her gaze to Ling Wu, hoping he would answer this difficult question.

"no."

Ling Wu's answer was casual, yet perfectly natural.

Upon hearing Ling Wu's answer, Lei Yun's face immediately showed disappointment.

Sure enough, why would he lie for himself?

He had absolutely no reason to do so!

Moreover, this question was difficult for him to answer, but not difficult for her.

Lei Yun had originally hoped that Ling Wu would consider her at all, but it was clear that Ling Wu hadn't considered anyone.

He really has no obligation to consider his own interests.

Hearing Ling Wu's answer, Tian Yao seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"So, are you...relatives?" Tian Yao smiled slightly and then asked.

To Lei Yun, her smile was so radiant and so genuine.

"No, friend!"

Ling Wu's answer was still very casual and matter-of-fact.

"I see..." Tian Yao smiled.

That's good!

"Would you like something to eat?" Ling Wu then asked.

"Um... I'm a little embarrassed, but I really haven't eaten."

Tian Yao sat down.

Lei Yun suddenly felt like she had become the third party.

No, someone suddenly barged in and stole her identity as the mistress of the house.

She even wanted to eat the meals she specially prepared for Ling Wu?

So what have I become?

Is she Ling Wujia's nanny?

hateful!

That bastard Ling Wu, why did he have to add that last sentence when he introduced himself to Tian Yao for the first time?

If he hadn't added that boring "wu," Tian Yao wouldn't have added the "yao" from "Yao Mei."

Their relationship would probably not be as close as it is now.

Moreover, Ling Wu at that time was not wearing clothes on his upper body, and he was also handsome.

Tian Yao naturally harbored improper thoughts...

"Don't we have to work today?"

Ling Wu and Tian Yao were eating together when Ling Wu spoke first.

"Although I am the commander, I don't have to be there all the time."

Tian Yao said with a smile, "I take two days off every week, so today is... an early rest."

Seeing the two of them start chatting, Lei Yun, who was standing next to them, felt her face turn green.

It was supposed to be just the two of them, Ling Wu and me, in our own private world, wasn't it?

Why did she suddenly barge in and squeeze herself to the side?

Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!

However, despite all the complaints in her heart, she couldn't utter a single word.

Because she has no status, what can she say?

Just as Ling Wu said, she and Ling Wu were indeed only friends.

"By the way, do you have time later?"

While chatting, Tian Yao suddenly asked this question.

Upon hearing this, Lei Yun's heart skipped a beat.

As expected, she came to ask Ling Wu out.

At this moment, it felt as if a little person was roaring in Lei Yun's mind.

Damn it, damn it!

I'm clearly the one with the best chance, okay?

As a result, Ling Wu met a new love...

Although Lei Yun knew that she and Ling Wu didn't have any special relationship, she still felt that her man was about to be taken away by someone else.

"Hmm... I just woke up, nothing's wrong." Ling Wu nodded.

Upon hearing this, Lei Yun almost felt her heart die.

He didn't refuse. How could he not refuse?

Even if it wasn't for his own sake, but for Jiang Liao's sake, shouldn't he have rejected other girls?

"Great! Then... let's go for a walk."

Tian Yao's pretty face was full of joy: "I'll also show you around Vermilion Bird City."

"Sure," Ling Wu nodded, not refusing.

"Um... what's wrong?"

Just then, Tian Yao noticed that Lei Yun's expression was a little strange.

Why is she standing there all alone, looking so depressed and like she has a lot on her mind?

"Ah...it's nothing, you guys go ahead, I'll make dinner..."

Before she could finish speaking, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

Idiot, what are you talking about?

Shouldn't I have said that I was going with them?

How could you be so humble as to ask about making dinner?

"It's so enviable to have a friend who cooks so well," Tian Yao said with a smile.

But for Lei Yun, it was tantamount to finishing off a wound…

After dinner, Ling Wu and Tian Yao went out together sweetly.

Lei Yun was left alone, standing by the door, watching them leave.

"What am I doing?"

Only after they left did Lei Yun start yelling and clutching her head.

Why did I act like an idiot just now?

Even though she wasn't Ling Wu's girlfriend, she shouldn't see herself as a pathetic third party.

How could you be so foolish?

……

Ling Wu and Tian Yao walked side by side in this bustling, futuristic Suzaku City.

I didn't use any transportation; I simply walked.

The streets of Suzaku City are lined with green belts and soil.

Everything looks just like the real world.

It's just more technologically advanced than the present world.

"That's our large farm in Suzaku City."

As they walked, Tian Yao introduced Ling Wu to the city: "Our Vermilion Bird City has many earth elemental users, as well as life elemental users."

"They were the ones who established the farms, ensuring a continuous food supply for the entire Suzaku City."

"The city has complete and well-equipped facilities in all aspects."

"Each department also has its own capable individuals."

"Everyone performs their respective duties, which together form a complete system for a city and ensures the normal operation of the entire city."

Not only Suzaku City, but also the three cities of Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise are like this.

Moreover, after a long period of accumulation, even without the support of capable individuals, these cities are now able to operate normally.

Indeed, everyone joined forces and created a prosperous and thriving world in the third level of the pre-death assessment space.

Despite the limited space, many people are very satisfied.

The city has a variety of entertainment facilities for people to enjoy in their daily lives.

The city, spanning several tens of kilometers, is not large.

But actually, that's enough.

After all, even in the modern world, many people live a life that is just going back and forth between three points every day, and many people have never even left their own city.

Therefore, people living here naturally don't feel isolated.

"It's pretty good."

Ling Wu nodded with a smile.

"Would you like a cup of coffee?"

The two strolled around and came to a coffee shop.

Then, I went inside.

Tian Yao used her wristband to pay and ordered two cups of coffee.

"Purple Gold and Red Gold Coins can be deposited in banks and exchanged for payment points for everyday shopping."

Tian Yao explained to Ling Wu.

After all, one purple-gold red coin is equivalent to the purchasing power of 10,000 yuan in the modern world.

You can't buy something worth 10,000 yuan every time.

So of course you can exchange it for points and use them in small amounts.

Similarly, just like cash, you can use points to exchange for gold coins from the bank when needed.

Soon after, two cups of coffee were served.

The two sat by the window and continued chatting.

"Why are you so strange?"

At this moment, Tian Yao suddenly said something.

"Oh?" Ling Wu looked at her, holding his coffee. "Is that strange?"

"That's strange!"

Tian Yao stared intently at him, then continued, "Everyone who comes here for the first time is shocked and amazed!"

"And you... from the first time we met until now, I have never seen such an expression on your face."

Suddenly, I found myself in an extremely sci-fi world, and there were so many steel monsters outside.

Most people would be surprised and shocked.

But Ling Wu, whether he was outside or after entering the city.

He never showed that expression.

"Isn't this... your first time in the third level of the pre-death assessment space?"

Tian Yao then asked another question.

"Starting from the second level, the pre-death assessment space can only go down, not up. This isn't my first time here. Did I come up from the bottom again?" Ling Wu smiled.

"That's certainly true."

Tian Yao picked up her coffee and took a sip, then said, "But there's another possibility: that after breaking through nine levels, they came down from the first level."

Indeed, starting from the second level, you can't go up backwards.

But you can walk through all nine levels and then start from the first level again.

It's like a circle, a cycle.

Therefore, it is indeed possible that this is not the first time someone has come to the third level.

"Do you think I'm that kind of person?" Ling Wu smiled.

"Unlikely!"

Tian Yao smiled and continued, "About a year ago, I met someone who looked somewhat like you."

"Oh?" Ling Wu laughed again. "A very beautiful woman?"

"Do you two know each other?"

Tian Yao was somewhat surprised: "Her name is Jiang Liao. When they first came here, we rescued them. She said her name was Jiang Liao, and she also said... 'Liao' as in 'bored'."

So when she met Ling Wu today, she thought of Jiang Liao.

That guy... is very strong!

"She led her team and, at an incredible speed, killed many beast kings, completing the game."

Tian Yao continued, "Before leaving, they even left the four large characters 'Boring Chat' on the back of an exceptionally powerful beast king. That beast king... is the strongest beast king currently recorded in our four cities!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Wu smiled again.

Although she left a mark on herself, she didn't forget to take the opportunity to tease herself a little.

She must have been thinking that since she was here, she might know nothing, so she had to find a way to pass the level.

Then you'll grasp the clue when you see those four words.

Then he went to provoke the strongest beast king.

I'm sure I'll win in the end, but I'll definitely be left feeling utterly defeated...

She's still... as interesting as ever.

And a little mischievous.

"Oh right, you don't know how to clear the third level yet, do you?"

Tian Yao then explained to Ling Wu in detail the third level of the hunting event and how to pass it.

"Strange, why aren't you even slightly surprised to hear all this?"

After saying that, Tian Yao stared at Ling Wu: "Aren't you the type to show surprise?"

Even though I told him that all those steel beasts outside were actually humans, why wasn't he surprised at all?

It seems there's nothing in this world that can surprise him?

"It's nothing to be surprised about. There's really nothing in this world that's surprising," Ling Wu said with a smile.

"Yeah?"

Tian Yao frowned slightly, seemingly at odds with Ling Wu.

Then she suddenly blurted out, "I like you..."

Ling Wu looked at her, his expression remaining largely unchanged.

"Haha, it seems that's really the case. You really aren't surprised by anything."

Tian Yao quickly laughed and said, "I was just kidding, don't take it seriously."

After saying that, she brought the coffee to her lips, but a fleeting blush appeared on the tip of her ear.

Damn it, they actually said it like that.

What's even more infuriating is that the other party didn't react at all?

Will he really remain so calm and unmoved forever?

To say you like someone the first time you meet them—that's love at first sight!

Falling in love at first sight and then suddenly confessing—isn't that enough to shock him?

At that moment, Ling Wu suddenly said, "I like you too."

"puff……"

Tian Yao immediately spat out a mouthful of coffee: "Cough...cough cough..."

She hurriedly pulled out a tissue to wipe the coffee on the table, and the blush on her pretty face could no longer be hidden.

Damn it, what kind of move is that?

Who can handle this?

"I'm...sorry..."

Tian Yao wiped the coffee, her pretty face flushed with embarrassment.

What's going on?

How come I, the commander-in-chief of a tactical formation, am like a greenhorn in front of this guy?

Although I really have no experience in dating...

But it shouldn't have gotten this messy all at once, right?

While wiping the coffee, Tian Yao secretly glanced at Ling Wu.

Ling Wu just looked at him like that, his expression not changing much.

This made Tian Yao feel even more like a silly little child in front of him...

Damn it, how embarrassing!

"I didn't expect you to make such a joke."

She then gave a dry laugh to cover up her embarrassment.

"I'm not joking." Ling Wu propped his head up with one hand.

"this……"

Tian Yao became even more at a loss.

Is this... really true?

Could it be that he also fell in love with me at first sight?

Is there really such a wonderful thing as a two-way journey?

Damn it, why didn't I realize it sooner?

If I had realized it sooner, things wouldn't have turned out so messy.

This first impression was instantly ruined, okay?

"I was just..."

Ling Wu then said calmly, "I'm being very serious... I was just kidding!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Yao's hand froze, and the muscles at the corner of her mouth twitched.

What kind of bastard's statement is this?

Is he not joking with himself, but lying to himself?

How could you be so outrageous?

Isn't this like pulling someone's head out of the water and then shoving it back down?

Isn't this the same as treating yourself like a criminal?

That's outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!

How can anyone bully people like this?