Chapter 266 : Exposed
Chapter 266 - Exposed
[Recycling complete, total 865,000 points]
Wow!
Nearly nine hundred thousand lottery points!
After the Monkey King's corpse in front of her instantly disappeared, Ye Sheng heard the reminder from the lottery space and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her face showing astonishment. She hadn't expected to gain so many lottery points this time.
Although the materials she'd gathered earlier at the amusement city could also be exchanged for high points, those monsters weren't quite the same as the polluted creatures in the real world.
So the exchange rate was different.
If she hadn't cut off parts of the Monkey King's flesh, the points would've been even higher, perhaps even breaking a million... Still, lottery points could be exchanged for other items, but S+ grade polluted flesh was rare to come by.
Even if Gu Luoyu had the ability to kill S+ level polluted creatures, she also had to consider whether others were nearby. The fact that both of them possessed storage spaces must absolutely remain hidden!
Otherwise, attracting endless dangers would bring tremendous trouble.
Having happily obtained pet food and lottery points, Ye Sheng was now satisfied. The two didn't linger any longer and returned to the group.
It was still early. It wasn't time to set up camp yet, so after resting briefly at the spot, the team resumed their journey.
Compared to the relaxed and casual mood before departure, people in the group had now become tense. Each one looked around nervously like startled birds, afraid that a high-level polluted creature might suddenly leap out from some dark corner.
After all, even an S+ level polluted creature had appeared. It wouldn't be strange if another one showed up.
Unlike ordinary people who worried about encountering polluted creatures again, several noble youths in the group who had joined the hunt as a trial to enhance their abilities remained tightly knit with worry even after escaping danger. Their minds were already racing, thinking how urgently they needed to report back to the base.
High-level polluted creatures were gradually approaching human settlements!
In the past, it would've been absolutely impossible to encounter a polluted creature above S-rank this close to the base... Yet now, they'd seen it, those S+ polluted creatures that were supposed to dwell deep in the wilderness!
Could it be that the rumors circulating among the elite circles were true? Were polluted creatures rapidly growing stronger, to the point that one day they might breach the base, turning humanity into their food...
Just thinking about this possibility made the noble youths shiver, too afraid to continue.
This possibility threatened all of humanity.
Even risking extinction!
The base must quickly devise a response. They couldn't allow polluted creatures to grow unchecked anymore... Previously, special ability squads led expeditions deep into the wilds to eliminate polluted creatures, which had somewhat suppressed their spread.
But ever since Erensu disappeared, the situation had begun deteriorating.
At first, the change wasn't noticeable, but continuing to this day, it had become increasingly clear. The base needed a new Erensu, someone with celebrity influence to rally people's confidence and morale.
After all, people might call Erensu ruthless and heartless, but no one could deny her strength!
Even if there were stronger espers among the base's ranks, more people knew Erensu, making her far more effective at stirring emotions.
Thinking these thoughts, several of them subconsciously glanced toward Gu Luoyu's vehicle, their eyes filled with both wariness and eager anticipation.
Whether it was the massive black axe floating midair or her decisive killing of the S+ polluted creature, everything proved Gu Luoyu was no ordinary person... If someone like her could be recruited, it would be a tremendous fortune!
At the very least, their influence within the base would significantly increase.
However, such a sought-after figure would inevitably attract attention from multiple sides.
In an instant, the original purpose of heading into the wilderness for hunting subtly shifted. One by one, they began contemplating the possibility of returning early, needing to deliver this news to their families as soon as possible.
Yet Ye Sheng, sitting in the front passenger seat, paid no mind to the hidden schemes swirling in others' hearts. Earning another fortune this time made her nearly depleted personal treasury gradually refill, truly delightful.
Taking on this mission was definitely worth it~
Yet this good mood lasted only briefly. Soon, Ye Sheng turned her head with growing suspicion, looking at Gu Luoyu. She couldn't help frowning slightly, her delicate brows knitting together. The words on her lips hesitated, unable to come out directly.
But her gaze remained locked onto Gu Luoyu, her dark, bright eyes filled with huge question marks.
Previously, due to the surprise attack by the S+ polluted creature, the provocations from others in the group, and then the joy of exchanging the Monkey King's corpse, Ye Sheng hadn't had time to notice some illogical details.
For example, she long knew that Gu Luoyu's psychic ability could create various shielding effects.
Therefore, she'd never encountered rivals before, why now?
Wasn't it supposed that under the interference of psychic barriers, others might find Gu Luoyu beautiful when they saw her, but would forget her appearance instantly, unable to recall specific features afterward?
But...
Now it was exactly the opposite.
Looking at how nearby vehicles dared not approach, and how people cowered like frightened chicks, avoiding glances toward them, staring at the sky, at the ground, anywhere but here, everything screamed suspicion.
Then Ye Sheng recalled how, when she was wildly jealous earlier, Gu Luoyu skillfully changed the topic, saying she only loved her, yet never mentioned the psychic barrier failing.
Ye Sheng admitted she usually didn't like thinking deeply, but that didn't mean she was a fool!
Gu Luoyu actually dared to hide things from her!!!
At this thought, Ye Sheng nearly laughed in anger. She immediately reached over and pinched Gu Luoyu's arm several times.
Then, abandoning any indirect approach, she came straight to the point, “Gu Luoyu, is your psychic power malfunctioning?”
“...”
Hearing Ye Sheng suddenly speak, Gu Luoyu silently turned to look.
Then she sighed softly, realizing she'd ultimately failed to conceal it. She'd originally hoped to keep it hidden a little longer, until she successfully synchronized with her psychic power, allowing her to quietly cover it up without notice.
But plans never survived reality.
Who could've predicted they'd encounter an unexpected incident mid-journey, amplifying her deception?
Now, being tightly scrutinized by an angry Ye Sheng, who clearly meant to extract the truth by force if necessary, Gu Luoyu quickly weighed her options, ultimately choosing what was most beneficial for herself.
Well, not exactly beneficial, more like choosing the lesser of two evils, minimizing damage.
At the very least, compared to revealing she'd accepted a divine trial and hurting Ye Sheng, the alternative was easier to accept.
Thus, after making her decision, Gu Luoyu summoned her psychic energy to take over driving, then turned to face Ye Sheng. Her beautiful face now wore a solemn expression as she spoke seriously, “Ye Sheng, there's something I need to confess to you.”
“???”
Meeting Ye Sheng's confused gaze, Gu Luoyu hesitated briefly, then finally spoke word by word: “Actually, my true identity isn't ordinary... The long-missing Erensu, is me.”