When Zhang Nu finally arrived at the small mountain vige, he was immediately alerted by an interface prompt indicating that he had entered a new map and was about to unlock a new quest. This prompt made Zhang Nu realize that the vige might be hiding significant secrets. No matter what, he was determined to explore the vige, hoping to find something that could aid in his cultivation, possibly even something that could enhance his cultivation level. The thought of advancing his cultivation filled him with excitement.


    Without hesitation, Zhang Nu stepped into the vige. However, he failed to notice the changes urring behind him---the vige was once again shrouded in mist, as if it had never existed. Unaware of these changes, Zhang Nu continued his exploration, leading to increasinglyplex events.


    Upon entering the vige, Zhang Nu was surprised to find that it appeared very peaceful and harmonious, a stark contrast to the tension of a battle-royale game. The atmosphere was so tranquil that it almost seemed out of ce. Zhang Nu, guided by the system''s hints, knew he needed to find the vige chief''s house. Although he was participating in a deadly game, the system asionally provided crucial information about key individuals, and this time, it pointed him to the vige chief.


    But having just arrived in the vige, Zhang Nu had no idea where the vige chief''s house was located. Determined to find it, he began searching the vige.


    After much effort, Zhang Nu finally saw a viger and immediately stopped him. "Hello, I would like to ask where the vige chief''s house is?"


    Upon hearing Zhang Nu''s words, the viger''s expression darkened. It was as though he hadn''t expected an outsider to enter the vige. His gaze turned dangerous, clearly showing that Zhang Nu was not wee there. "You better leave quickly. Our vige does not wee outsiders," the viger warned.


    Zhang Nu frowned after hearing this, finding the viger''s response strange. Why were outsiders not allowed in? What secret was this vige hiding? Was there something even bigger going on, with outsiders merely being seen as troublemakers?N?v(el)B\\jnn


    "Dear viger, I am new here and identally got lost in your vige," Zhang Nu said, feigning a bitter tone. "I didn''te here on purpose. I hope you can show me the way to the vige chief''s house. I would leave if I could, but I don''t know the way."


    He was intentionally trying to evoke sympathy from the viger, hoping that his disy of hardship would soften the man''s attitude. However, after hearing Zhang Nu''s words, the viger only grew colder. It seemed as though he had heard such excuses countless times before, always leading to the same vile oues.


    "You people always y the sympathy card," the viger sneered. "I''m telling you, that doesn''t work on us. You should leave immediately, or we won''t let you go so easily."


    Zhang Nu quickly caught onto the key detail in the viger''s words: the viger had said "you people," which meant Zhang Nu wasn''t the only outsider who hade to the vige. Were there other yers from the escape game here as well? The thought of facing other participants in the game stirred Zhang Nu''s blood with excitement.


    "Alright then, since you''ve chosen not to tell me, I''ll leave for now. If fate allows, we''ll meet again."


    After saying this, Zhang Nu turned and left. However, in reality, he had no intention of leaving the vige. He hadn''t yet found what he was searching for in this ce. Most importantly, the words of the viger clearly implied that there were other people in the vige. Zhang Nu couldn''t just leave without meeting them.


    For the next while, Zhang Nu wandered around the vige, but soon noticed something: the vigers truly had an aversion to outsiders. As long as he remained unnoticed, things were fine. But if they spotted him, they would hurl harsh words at him. Zhang Nu found this very strange. What kind of vige would be filled with people so hostile toward outsiders?


    Before long, Zhang Nu spotted someone unusual. He immediately realized that this person might be another participant in the game. Quietly observing, Zhang Nu chose to hide, wanting to see what this person was up to and whether they had gathered any useful information.


    Zhang Nu trailed the man, trying to figure out his intentions. However, the man was no novice. He quickly noticed Zhang Nu''s presence, recognizing him as another yer in the game. The man had been on guard against everyone in the game from the start. Unlike Zhang Nu, this man didn''t have the luxury of a strong starting point. He had been assigned a lowly role as a hunter from Green River Vige and couldn''t afford to expose himself too early.


    The man had blended into the vige by disguising himself as an NPC, seamlessly integrating with the locals, so that no one would suspect anything unusual about him. However, despite his best efforts, he had made a slip, and Zhang Nu had spotted him. Now that Zhang Nu was tailing him, the man knew it was time to teach his pursuer a lesson.


    Thinking this, the man named Liu Hai quickly ducked into an alley, relying on his knowledge of the vigeyout after spending some time there. Zhang Nu, still unfamiliar with the vige, began to panic when Liu Hai disappeared from view. He rushed over, searching left and right, but before he could leave, a gust of wind from an iing strike alerted him.


    Zhang Nu swiftly dodged the attack and turned to see it was the very man he had been following. Now, Zhang Nu knew that this man wasn''t to be taken lightly---he must have some skills of his own to have noticed Zhang Nu''s presence.


    "Who are you? If I''m not mistaken, you''re not from this vige, are you? Hasn''t anyone told you that outsiders aren''t wee here?"


    Zhang Nu, hearing Liu Hai''s words, couldn''t help but feel like he was being treated as a fool. It was obvious that Liu Hai wasn''t a local, so where did he find the nerve to lie so confidently?


    "You might be able to fool others, but you can''t fool me. You''re not from this vige, are you? I suppose we''re both in the same situation."


    Liu Hai''s face darkened at Zhang Nu''s response. He hadn''t expected Zhang Nu to see through him so easily. After all, he had sessfully deceived many of the vigers, killing them and gaining considerable power in the process. But now, standing before someone who had instantly figured him out, Liu Hai knew Zhang Nu wasn''t an ordinary opponent.


    Realizing he couldn''t afford to offend Zhang Nu, Liu Hai softened his tone, aware that he could be the one to die if this encounter turned hostile.


    "Since you''ve chosen to be upfront with me, I won''t hide the truth from you either. I am indeed a participant in this battle-royale game, and I''m guessing you are too."


    Zhang Nu nodded, slightly surprised by Liu Hai''s sudden honesty but quickly understanding his reasoning. It was clear that Liu Hai felt outmatched and had recognized he couldn''t afford to provoke someone of Zhang Nu''s caliber.


    "You seem pretty familiar with this vige. How long have you been here?"


    Liu Hai, realizing there was no point in hiding anything further, decided to answer truthfully. He had already made up his mind to form an alliance with Zhang Nu. If things went well, this partnership could carry him through the game. Liu Hai believed that someone as sharp as Zhang Nu would have great potential, and aligning with him might be his best chance for survival and victory."I''ve indeed been in this vige for quite some time," Liu Hai admitted. "When I entered the game, I was assigned the role of a hunter in Green River Vige. I''ve had to kill a few people to gain enough strength to survive."


    Zhang Nu observed Liu Hai''s openness with growing interest. It became evident that Liu Hai was signaling his loyalty and hinting at a desire to form an alliance.


    "Am I to understand that you want to team up with me?" Zhang Nu asked bluntly. He preferred direct conversations and wasn''t one to entertain roundabout discussions. If Liu Hai was serious about working together, Zhang Nu was willing to consider it.


    "Yes," Liu Hai replied candidly. "I hope we can form an alliance. My potential, as you''ve likely noticed, isn''t enough for me to survive on my own. I don''t have ambitions to lead this game---I just want to make it through alive."


    Zhang Nu nodded, sensing a strange sincerity in Liu Hai''s words. There was something about Liu Hai''s desperation to survive that felt genuine.


    "Alright," Zhang Nu said. "I promise you, as long as you remain loyal, I will ensure you survive until the end."


    Liu Hai''s eyes gleamed with an emotion that Zhang Nu couldn''t quite identify, though it didn''t seem threatening. Instead, Zhang Nu felt a growing certainty that choosing Liu Hai as an ally had been a wise move.