CH 20

Traceless Water would usually go online eventually. Today, he just happened to get on in the evening. Fruity and others really didn’t want to waste this opportunity, so they urged the spy to try again. 

They didn’t hold much hope, but who knew that Vault of Heavens Essence would actually accept the friend request. The Phoenix Rune’s guild officer was so excited that he almost fell off his chair. He promptly informed the undercover agent to be as vague as possible and allow no wiggle room for the other to reply.

The subordinate understood the orders and before Vault of Heavens Essence could ask questions, he took the lead in explaining the task.

[(Private) Faithfully Devoted: The guild leader said to prepare to execute the plan at eight o’clock tonight.]

Eight o’clock? 

Yue Ran raised an eyebrow. That was the time he and Jiang Xiao usually run instance dungeons. Most of the guild members would be online as well. Could it be the Black Lion guild planned to massacre the guild members? What kind of deep hatred do they have with the White Koi?

[(Private) Vault of Heavens Essence<: ‘Kay, did he say anything else?]

[(Private) Faithfully Devoted: He said that if things change, he will tell you in person. Remember to cooperate when the time arrives.]

[(Private) Vault of Heavens Essence<: Alright.]

Yue Ran’s eyes followed the other’s departure and sent a screenshot of the chat history to Jiang Xiao.

[(Private) Vault of Heavens Essence<: It seems that our guild really has a spy. Is there a dispute between the White Koi and the Black Lion?]

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: No.]

[(Private) Vault of Heavens Essence<: Then?] 

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: We’ll know in the evening.]

[(Private) Vault of Heavens Essence<: What if they withdraw, and suspend the operation when they discover their spy contacted the wrong person?]

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: Then we will take the initiative.]

The more Yue Ran thought, the more excited he felt. 

He never expected to fulfil his craving for spy films in this game. His heart, which was hurt by the physical examination report, was finally relieved.

On the other side, the undercover agent also sent a screenshot of the chat history to his guild officer.

They were so happy, almost wanting to open a champagne to celebrate, because they would be completely rid of Vault of Heavens Essence tonight!

Fruity was still hesitant. “But he didn’t ask a single question about the so-called plan.” 

Sugar in Sweetheart dismissed, “Maybe they really have an original plan. Who cares! It doesn’t matter whether or not they have one, he already stepped in the trap anyway.”

Fruity exclaimed, “But we still have to observe Traceless Water’s side as well tonight.”

Sugar in Sweetheart reassured, “Don’t worry, we know.”

Fruity ran through the plan in her head. When she thought everything should be okay, her tone became lighter. “Sugar, thank you so much for this.” 

Sugar in Sweetheart chirped, “It was nothing. The main reason was that my husband couldn’t swallow his anger and wanted to help me get revenge. Last time, I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that because of my bad mood. It was ugly. Please don’t take that to heart.”

Fruity babbled, “Of course not.”

After the two good friends chatted for a long time, they went their separate ways in the game, waiting for the show to start in the evening.

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The guild officer agreed, “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

Once the two groups of people’s plan was underway, it was the afternoon in the blink of an eye.

Yue Ran and Jiang Xiao completed a few instance dungeons and began to get more eggs. 

They were just doing their tenth quest, which was to help an NPC transport goods. Once they transported the goods, they’d get a reward.

The cart was very simple, a donkey dragging a piece of wood with wheels, with several boxes on top of the wooden board.

One of them was sitting on the back of the cart, while the other was riding on the donkey, holding a fishing rod in his hand. On the fishing rod was tied a carrot, and it swayed it in front of the donkey, who was keen to follow the food.

This was the picture they painted when Sunken Moon arrived. 

Eastern Blizzard watched Smashing Vault of Heaven, who was sitting on the donkey, and hated that he couldn’t blind himself. But Sunken Moon was unperturbed, he gave a laugh and sent a greeting emoji.

Jiang Xiao stopped.

Yue Ran glanced at the four people standing on the road ahead. They were Sunken Moon, Dying Star, Eastern Blizzard, and a player named ‘Inky I love You’. He asked in the voice chat, “Do they need something?”

Jiang Xiao replied, “No, just a brief chat.” 

Then, he started a private chat with Sunken Moon.

The chat history paused from their conversation two minutes ago. Sunken Moon asked where he was, which he answered, and now Sunken Moon was here, blocking his way with the cavalry.

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: What?]

[(Private) Sunken Moon: Nothing much. Inked Sun made an account on the new server. He said he would like to do arena with you. So I brought him here to see you.] 

Jiang Xiao didn’t believe a single word.

They added each other on WeChat. If Inked Sun wanted to do ranks with him, he could find him through WeChat. Obviously, He came here in person today because of the news of his new wife.

Sunken Moon knew that this reason held no water, so he quickly changed the subject.

[(Private) Sunken Moon: About borrowing some manpower, Eastern Blizzard knows about your identity. Since I’ll be streaming at eight tonight, just contact him directly.] 

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: Okay.]

[(Private) Sunken Moon: What do you need them for? Fighting another group?]

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: Not necessarily.]

Sunken Moon was curious. 

Tempest has always been calm and collected. Starting a war with a group was completely not his style at all.

[(Private) Sunken Moon: Who pissed you off?]

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: I also want to know.]

[(Private) Sunken Moon: …] 

[(Private) Sunken Moon: What do you mean?]

Jiang Xiao didn’t answer.

Because after he accepted Inked Sun’s friend request, the other guy really scheduled a time for the arena, but after messaging a few words, he soon shifted the topic to Yue Ran.

[(Private) Inky I Love You: When did you guys start dating?] 

[(Private) Inky I Love You: Who asked first?]

[(Private) Inky I Love You: Not interesting enough. Why didn’t you inform us, your bestest buddies, that you shed your single status?]

[(Private) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: You sure have a lot of free time on your hands.]

Inked Sun tsked twice, not wasting any more time on him. He skipped to Vault of Heavens Essence and sent a friend request, which was rejected. 

[(Local) Inky I Love You: I’m your husband’s friend, please accept my friend request~]

[(Local) Vault of Heavens Essence<: No, hubby is the only friend I need >_<]

[(Local) Inky I Love You: No worries, add me in secret and don’t let him know.]

[(Local) Vault of Heavens Essence<: No >_<] 

[(Local) Inky I Love You: But I know so many things about your husband, let’s add each other as friends~]

[(Local) Vault of Heavens Essence<: If I want to know, I can just go ask hubby directly (flushed).]

[(Local) Inky I Love You: It won’t be unbiased if your husband told you (fiddling).]

The corner of Yue Ran’s mouth twitched. “Is that really your friend?” 

“Yes,” Jiang Xiao replied with one word and sent his next message straight into the local chat.

[(Local) >Smashing Vault of Heaven: Ignore him, let’s go.]

This sentence was clearly for Inked Sun and others to see.

The four watched the couple leave. Inked Sun chattering in the voice chat, “His wife is pretty cute. Where did he find him?” 

Sunken Moon chuckled, “I didn’t ask. Try asking when you have the time.”

“It would be the end of the world if he tells me,” Inked Sun watched as the two figures disappeared around the corner. He turned his attention to Dying Star. “Why isn’t the Little Star in the voice chat?”

Sunken Moon answered, “He has no mic.”

Inked Sun suggested, “Then buy and send him a mic.” 

Sunken Moon said matter of fact, “Yea, I’m already picking one out.”

Inked Sun exclaimed, “Since it’s rare for us to meet up, let’s take Little Star for a few arena matches.”

Sunken Moon then passed Inked Sun’s message to Pure White Sun.

Pure White Sun immediately wanted to vomit blood, but he had no choice but to toughen up and fight. 

It was evening in no time.

Yue Ran looked at his friend list and saw that his cousin was still not online.

Jiang Xiao said that his cousin’s flight was in the morning and he should be home at noon. Even if Qin Xiujie took a nap after the flight, he should be up at this point.

Yue Ran pondered for a moment and sent a WeChat message, telling his cousin something big would happen in the game tonight and asked if he could come. 

The moment he sent the message, he heard a doorbell ring. Followed by the sound of the door opening and talking. The newcomer’s voice was very familiar.

Yue Ran ran out to see his cousin coming toward him with gifts in his hands.

Qin Xiujie asked with a smile, “What big thing?”

Yue Ran answered, “Let’s talk in my room.” 

Smiling, Qin Xiujie exchanged greetings with Yue Shizhong before entering Yue Ran’s bedroom. He listened attentively to Yue Ran’s story. Everything sounded unreal. “There is a spy in the guild?”

Yue Ran nodded, then glanced at his cousin’s backpack that he was carrying. “Did you bring your laptop?”

Qin Xiujie chuckled, “Of course. No one is home right now, and I don’t want to keep eating takeout. I came here for a free home-cooked meal and a place to stay until my parents’ return.”

He took out his laptop, turned it on, logged into the game and continued, “Oh, I should help you deal with the imposter while I am here.” 

Yue Ran was curious. “How do you plan to approach him?”

Qin Xiujie pointed to his laptop screen for him to see.

Yue Ran turned to look and found that the account his cousin logged in wasn’t Attired Guqin, but a familiar character ID—Wailing Wall.

He asked, “You just bought it?” 

Qin Xiujie nodded and started typing away.

[(Horn) Wailing Wall: I heard that my great Dying Star has returned.]

[(Horn) Wailing Wall: Great Dying Star, I’m sorry for my slow response.]

[(Horn) Wailing Wall: I actually just learned the news of your return this afternoon, but I’ve been crying until now. Great Dying Star, I’m an old fan of yours, and have been watching and admiring you in secret before you quit. These years, as soon as a new server was open, I would start to pay close attention to any powerful support summoner, hoping one day you would return, and now you are finally back!” 

[(Horn) Wailing Wall: I really…really can’t describe the joy I felt…I’m crying even now as I’m typing these words out. My tears won’t stop.]

[(Horn) Wailing Wall: Can I see you? Even a glance is enough. Just to let me know that this is real.]

Qin Xiujie searched Dying Star and sent the friend request.

Two seconds later, the friend request was accepted. 

He looked at his younger cousin. “See, approach him like this.”

Yue Ran: “…”

The author has something to say:

Wailing Wall—One of the available to purchase accounts from the first chapter. 

Fruity and others would be gone soon, happy~