【Little Cucumber】 had thought it through very clearly. 【Jian Lai】's words sounded grand and enticing, but if one actually thought about it, there were simply too many loopholes.
What kind of person was Yue Shi? Could a few players and a packet of poison really take him down?
In his dreams!
Instead of following 【Jian Lai】 to his death, it was better to inform the real boss.
Yue Shi was so powerful that his chances of winning were incredibly high. When the time came, 【Little Cucumber】 would be the meritorious informant, and the rewards certainly wouldn't be lacking.
Even if 【Jian Lai】's side won by some fluke, he could always claim he was an undercover agent and reap benefits from both sides. Playing both ends against the middle, he wouldn't lose either way.
【Little Cucumber】 was calculating very shrewdly, but Yue Shi, catching a glimpse of his darting eyes and the slight twitch of his lips, had already read his little mind loud and clear.
【Little Cucumber】 piled a flattering smile onto his face, his tone growing even more sycophantic. “Boss, I sincerely want to follow you. I've long found that scoundrel 【Jian Lai】 hard to stomach.”
“When he was the acting boss, he acted all high and mighty, but the moment you returned, he became like a stray dog, only capable of pulling petty tricks behind your back. It's really underhanded.”
Yue Shi stared at 【Little Cucumber】 for a few seconds. 【Little Cucumber】 felt as though he were being placed under a microscope. His heart rate accelerated involuntarily, the smile on his lips froze, and he barely dared to breathe.
“Boss, why are you looking at me like that?”
“You've done well.”
Yue Shi raised his hand and lightly swiped through the air. Space seemed to be unzipped, a faint light seeping through the rift.
He reached his hand inside and felt around, searching for something in an invisible drawer. When he withdrew his hand, he brought out a massive pile of items.
A silver-white bracer with fine, eerie patterns slowly flowing across its surface. A few bottles of glittering potions, gemstones, gold, a magic conch, a secret arts scroll...
Yue Shi casually placed these items on the desk. 【Little Cucumber】's eyes lit up instantly, his breathing quickening as his chest heaved several beats faster. His lips trembled, and his gaze was glued to the items, unable to pull away.
“Are all of these for me?!”
“Of course. Since you were willing to inform me, I certainly won't mistreat you.”
Yue Shi stood up, walked around the desk, and approached 【Little Cucumber】. He was much taller than 【Little Cucumber】, casting a small shadow over him as he looked down.
He reached out and patted 【Little Cucumber】 on the shoulder. “Keep keeping an eye on 【Jian Lai】's group for me. Tell me the moment they make any new moves. The benefits won't be any less than today's.”
【Little Cucumber】 was so excited that his voice trembled, the words squeezing out of his throat failing to form coherent sentences. “Thank you, Boss, thank you, Boss. I will definitely work hard and resolutely complete the mission.”
He scrambled to stuff the items on the desk into his inventory, his movements far exceeding the speed of an ordinary person.
I'm rich, I'm rich, I've hit the jackpot this time!
Who would have thought that simply backstabbing 【Jian Lai】 on a whim would yield so many benefits?
Sob, 【Jian Lai】, you really are my best brother.
Yue Shi waved his hand. “Go on. Keep your mouth shut.”
“Understood, understood. I haven't said a thing. I only came to deliver some documents to you today, Boss.”
【Little Cucumber】 nodded repeatedly, bowed deeply again at the doorway, opened the door, slipped outside, and gently closed it behind him.
Not long after stepping out of the office, the smile on 【Little Cucumber】's face gradually faded.
The boss was truly wealthy. Just a casual reward for an informant like him consisted of so many good things. No wonder 【Jian Lai】 wanted to raid the boss. Now, he wanted to as well...
...
Ghost floated out of the shadows, his tone playful. “Another fellow trying to eat from both sides.”
Yue Shi picked up his completely cold tea again. “Let him. As long as he's willing to work, he can eat as much as he wants.”
Ghost floated over to the desk. “Aren't you afraid he really will play both sides? He sold out 【Jian Lai】 today, and he might sell you out tomorrow.”
Yue Shi took a sip of his tea. “It doesn't matter. If he wants to sell me out, let him. The players were never the main focus anyway. Let them mess around as they please.”
Ghost nodded. “True. The entity hiding behind the players is the key. Just thinking about it, they must be an insidious and cunning character just like you.”
“Are you praising me or insulting me?” Yue Shi glanced at Ghost.
Ghost smiled. “A bit of both.”
Yue Shi put down his teacup, leaned back against his chair, and closed his eyes in deep thought. “【Jian Lai】, the Bureau, and that 【Legendary Investigator】. Interesting. They've all gathered together.”
Ghost asked, “What do you need me to do?”
Yue Shi didn't open his eyes. “Keep watching them and let them finish their play. I want to see who will be the one taking the final bow on stage.”
Ghost smiled and vanished into the shadows. “As you command, my dear Boss.”
Silence returned to the office. Sunlight filtered through the gaps of the Venetian blinds, drawing long, narrow bands of golden light on the floor.
...
Meanwhile, 【Jian Lai】 sent a message in the chat group: “The plan is tentatively set for three days from now. Everyone, get ready.”
After the message was sent, several replies of “Acknowledged” popped up in the group chat one after another.
【Jian Lai】 reviewed the plan once more. He felt it was seamless and foolproof, growing happier the more he thought about it.
In his mind, he had already killed Yue Shi countless times.
On 【Little Cucumber】's end, he was currently inspecting the fine items Yue Shi had given him. Needless to say, the gold and gemstones could be exchanged for money.
The effect of that bracer was also extremely powerful. The moment it touched his skin, it lit up briefly before dimming, seemingly recognizing him as its master.
The bracer was excellent for both offense and defense. Not only could it block a single fatal blow, but it also imbued all of his attacks with enchantment and poison effects.
The highlight was the secret arts scroll. The moment 【Little Cucumber】 opened it, his eyes widened.
“Cauldron Sacrifice, using living humans as catalysts to refine great medicine...”
Holy crap!
【Little Cucumber】 was horrified. This was pure, unadulterated evil magic. The boss wasn't even pretending anymore!
Still, evil magic was evil magic; as long as it was useful, it was a good thing. Carrying almost zero moral baggage, 【Little Cucumber】 immediately wanted to study the spell.
That idiot 【Jian Lai】 actually wants to kill Yue Shi. He doesn't even know his own place.
He saw the message 【Jian Lai】 sent in the group, stating that the plan would proceed in three days and telling them to get ready.
【Little Cucumber】 sent an “Acknowledged” as well, sneering in his heart.
Three days was more than enough time for the boss to prepare all his counter-strategies. It was highly likely 【Jian Lai】 would die a horrible death this time.
【Little Cucumber】 studied the evil magic scroll for a while longer, suddenly feeling incredibly exhausted. He put away the scroll, hastily logged off, and lay straight down on his bed to fall into a deep sleep.
In his dream, the contents of the scroll flashed repeatedly in his mind. He killed countless people, refining them all into medicine, which he swallowed to become stronger and stronger, moving mountains, draining seas, summoning winds, and commanding rains, ultimately ruling the entire world...
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