Chapter 59 Have you heard of the Feast at Hongmen?

"You... want to kill Lin Xi Yi Meng?" Flonisa gave a slightly mocking sneer, clearly expressing her disbelief.

A hero of the Dragon Country, the number one player on the leaderboard—anyone from other countries might want Lin Xi Yi Meng's life, but for a citizen of the Dragon Country to come to her and say they wanted to kill Lin Xi Yi Meng openly seemed suspicious no matter how she heard it.

"Why? Isn't she the big shot of your Dragon Country? Yet you want her life?"

Hearing this, the visitor seemed prepared. She let out a faint smile, her tone turning cold.

"Because I have a grudge against the real-life Lin Xi Yi Meng!"

"She ruined everything I had. Why does she get to be number one on the game's leaderboard? Why does she get to be revered by the Dragon Country?!"

"All of this should have been mine!"

As she spoke, the visitor took off the butterfly mask she was wearing. Under the butterfly eye-frame mask was charred skin, the flesh curled back, and even the edges were blackened like charcoal. There was even a faint smell, similar to the aroma of roasted meat.

Flonisa: ...

No wonder she had to wear a mask. So that was why.

It was a shame such a good face was ruined; if not for this, she would indeed have been considered a beauty.

However, she felt as if she had seen this face somewhere before.

"Was this... done by Lin Xi Yi Meng?"

The visitor did not answer, but merely clenched her hands in agitation. The answer to the question was self-evident.

"Then she truly is a crude butcher, a demon who kills without blinking," Flonisa said, feigning righteous indignation, before looking at the person in front of her.

"May I ask for your esteemed name?"

"Murong Xier."

Murong Xier?!

She was actually Murong Xier. No wonder she looked familiar. She was part of an idol group and had been quite popular before the game's invasion. If she remembered correctly, some of her servants used to like this idol group from the Dragon Country.

Who would have thought that the person coming to tip her off and wanting to kill Lin Xi Yi Meng would be a star from an idol group? This was quite different from what she had imagined.

Moreover, she had also heard that one of their members was said to have developed a mental illness and was currently...

Hmm?

Wait!

Mental illness, mental hospital?

Flonisa felt a sudden realization, as if a light had been switched on. She stood up abruptly and stared straight at the cold-faced Murong Xier.

"You said you know Lin Xi Yi Meng."

"Is it because she was also a member of your group?"

Hearing Flonisa's words, Murong Xier curled her lips into a bizarre smile. Her face twisted, and her eyes were filled with jealousy and hatred that were difficult to conceal.

"Yes, as expected of the lady of the Forsero Family and the guild leader of Dominate the World. You're very sharp."

"You're right. She was our member, and also our leader."

"Lin Xi!"

Hearing this familiar name, Flonisa frowned and took a sharp breath.

Although she wasn't sure what Murong Xier's exact stance was, the fact that this 'Lin Xi' person was Lin Xi Yi Meng was now one hundred percent certain in Flonisa's mind. With so many coincidences, it had to be the truth.

Thinking of this, Flonisa snorted coldly. "So what if I know? What can I do to her? What can you do to her?"

"I can't do anything to her," Murong Xier said bluntly, looking up at Flonisa. "That's why I've come to you for cooperation."

"Cooperation?"

Admittedly, this condition was indeed a bit tempting.

It was definitely impossible for them to besiege Lin Xi by surprise on their own. Lin Xi wasn't stupid; she surely knew they hated her to the bone now. As long as she was in her home or guild, she was in a state of invincible defense. It wouldn't be easy to break in unless Lin Xi let her guard down.

Even if they did break in, the commotion would be huge, alerting everyone. God only knows if they would be the ones attacking Lin Xi, or if Lin Xi would be taking on their entire group alone.

But if there was someone Lin Xi knew and was relatively familiar with, things would be much easier.

They couldn't get her to come out, but could Murong Xier?

As long as Lin Xi came out, they could set a trap. With the element of surprise, they might actually be able to take her out!

Even if she didn't die, she could be severely crippled. At least when the next leaderboard came out, she wouldn't be able to cause any trouble for them.

Thinking of this, Flonisa calmed herself and sat down. She elegantly took a sip of the Ceylon black tea brought over by Mary and said, "Cooperation? How? Let's hear it."

Seeing that Flonisa was willing to listen, Murong Xier pulled a trace of an excited smile. With an almost crazed, sickly expression, she leaned closer to Flonisa and whispered, "In our Dragon Country, there is a historical allusion called the 'Hongmen Banquet.' I wonder if Miss Flonisa has ever heard of it?"

...

'Mary' (Yang Qi): [Sister Xizhou, it seems Boss Yi Meng's secret identity has been exposed!]

Meng Xizhou: [Stay calm. It's all part of the boss's plan; everything is under control. Just pretend you don't know anything and act as you usually do.]

'Mary' (Yang Qi): [Understood, loud and clear!]

Today was the day the second leaderboard rankings concluded. First place was no surprise: Lin Xi Yi Meng. She crushed the second place with three times the score. With Dominate the World, Yu Gui Zhai, and others out of the running, her position was as stable as could be!

As for second place, it was somewhat unexpected, but also within expectations.

Xiesui Qusan, the guild leader of Shanhai Yizhi. And third place wasn't Meng Xizhou or Nan Fengyi, but Xu Xu Ru Sheng, the guild leader of the Supernatural Research Institute—that is, Xu Rusheng.

Who would have thought that Lin Xi Yi Meng would pull off such a move? The Dragon Country had directly swept the top three. As for the top ten, there were also Xiao Gongju from Bear Country, Yang Mianmian from Tregs own Country, and so on. Compared to the last leaderboard, there were significant changes!

However, at the very bottom of the top ten, an unfamiliar ID appeared on the list. This was a player who had never made the rankings before; there was no record of this person on the previous list, yet they appeared in a high position this time.

Dongfeng Huanye.

Ranked tenth.

Upon opening this player's profile card, their level was mediocre, their development was mediocre, their achievements were mediocre—everything was mediocre. Yet they made the list. This was... inconceivable!

No one knew what was going on with this player, and few had even seen them. But soon, this suddenly emerging player was overshadowed by an in-game livestream.

Three hours ago.

Flonisa watched as Murong Xier sent a message to Lin Xi Yi Meng—that is, Lin Xi.

Qingqing Mumu: Lin Xi, the rankings are finalized tonight. Want to come out for a party to celebrate?

Lin Xi Yi Meng: What's there to celebrate? I won without any pressure at all. There's no joy in victory.

Flonisa: ...

Heh.

Is she mocking them for being too weak?

Qingqing Mumu: We should still celebrate! Holding onto first place is worth a celebration too!

Lin Xi Yi Meng: ...Fine, come to my home to celebrate.

Qingqing Mumu: Don't. We've all seen your place. It just so happens my home was upgraded from level three to four. Although the level isn't high, it's still a happy occasion. Come celebrate at my home!