37: Encircle and suppress Lin Chuan!

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Currently, the two hottest posts on the forum are:

One is Lin Chuan's newly published trade post, selling 3rd-grade Crystal Nucleus!

The other is Terao Yuina's strategy guide, published not long ago!

Other posts from various factions advertising and recruiting people didn't gain much traction.

And Lin Chuan, by suddenly posting, became famous worldwide once again!

In the Capital's Su Family.

Su Ling looked at the report written by Uncle Guan, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

Her voice was light and melodious as she slowly recounted Lin Chuan's information: "A strange piece of equipment with powerful killing ability, a fireball that can quickly incinerate corpses, the ability to silence magic, invisibility, extremely fast speed..."

She looked up at Uncle Guan and asked, "What do you think he relied on to kill a 3rd-grade Dimensional Monster?"

Uncle Guan respectfully replied, "It should be that powerful equipment that can shoot wires."

Su Ling nodded slightly, then asked again, "Does the family have a good chance of acquiring the 3rd-grade Crystal Nucleus he's selling?"

Uncle Guan sighed softly and shook his head, "Not much of a chance. There are only four 3rd-grade Crystal Nucleus, but the competition comes from all over the world. No one is sure what Lin Chuan will be interested in."

Su Ling wasn't surprised. After a moment of thought, she softly said, "Su Hai's Talent is special; perhaps he can be noticed?"

Uncle Guan nodded and said, "We have already replied to the post explaining, but whether he will ultimately be chosen is still unknown."

"It's alright," Su Ling smiled slightly, "His post is very popular, so even if the trade doesn't go through, it still serves as an advertisement for Su Hai's Talent. I believe the Su Family will surely rise rapidly because of Su Hai's Talent!"

She was full of confidence, with a light in her eyes.

Uncle Guan also smiled and respectfully added, "Miss, your Talent is no worse than the young master's, and your future will surely be even brighter."

Su Ling just smiled without speaking.

Her own Talent could only make herself strong.

Her brother Su Hai's Talent, however, could make the entire family strong!

There was no comparison between the two.

On the other side.

In the Luan Family Manor.

After a family meeting, Luan Yuling, with a solemn expression, found Han Xueying and Xu Gongqing.

Although it was deep into the night, these two, like many others around the world, had no intention of sleeping.

Seeing Luan Yuling's grave expression, Han Xueying calmly said, "How did the family meeting go? Has it been confirmed that Lin Chuan, the number one on the level ranking, is the Lin Chuan from Jing University—our former teammate?"

Luan Yuling looked deeply at the two and said in a low voice, "Based on our deductions, Yuan Feng was very likely killed by Lin Chuan."

"Afterward, Lin Chuan, who killed Yuan Feng, received a treasure chest reward and gained powerful combat strength."

"Then, he killed a 3rd-grade Dimensional Monster, leveled up to 3rd-grade in one go, becoming the number one on the level ranking."

Han Xueying suddenly frowned and interrupted, "I have a question."

"Speak."

"How did Lin Chuan find a 3rd-grade monster? According to what I learned in the world chat channel, on the first day of the apocalypse, there was only one type of Dimensional Monster—0th-grade Dimensional Bug—all over the world!"

Luan Yuling nodded and explained, "The family also discussed this issue and deduced that he must have had a miraculous encounter."

"Oh, right," Luan Yuling suddenly remembered something and added, "We also received news that Lei Ming, who defeated Yuan Feng at school earlier, is actually not an S-Class Talent, but an A-Level Talent. According to his roommate, he had a miraculous encounter right at the beginning of the apocalypse!"

"It is said that when the Killing Game first descended, Lei Ming broke into an ownerless secret realm!"

"When he came out of the secret realm, all of Lei Ming's clothes were gone, and his hair stood up as if he had been electrocuted! His roommate speculated that he must have experienced a miraculous encounter similar to lightning tempering, and both his physique and lightning-attribute Talents had improved to a certain extent!"

After Luan Yuling finished speaking, Han Xueying and Xu Gongqing were deeply shocked and moved.

Especially Han Xueying.

Although her healing Talent was precious, it lacked offensive power.

In terms of combat alone, she couldn't even beat Luan Yuling, who had a D-grade Talent!

And as time passed, people learned more and more information.

Han Xueying's heart inevitably became more active!

She realized that in this world, Talent didn't determine everything!

In this world, there were many other ways to become stronger!

Such as the level ranking and slaughter chart, secret realms, professions, treasure chests...

In the early stages of the apocalypse, any opportunity could change one's fate!

Lin Chuan, a good-for-nothing with F-grade Talent, directly ascended to the top of the level ranking due to a miraculous encounter!

Afterward, he stirred up the situation, gradually growing stronger like a snowball!

This fully demonstrated that opportunities and luck, these mysterious things, might sometimes be even more important than Talent!

Han Xueying's heart was complex, and her gaze once again fell on Luan Yuling.

Luan Yuling then returned to the topic of Lin Chuan, but with a heavier tone.

She looked at Han Xueying and Xu Gongqing, saying, "You two should have heard, more or less, that the forces in the Capital are mainly divided into three great aristocratic families and seven major families."

Han Xueying and Xu Gongqing both nodded.

Luan Yuling continued, "Although the world has changed, these aristocratic families and major families can still maintain a considerable advantage in the early stages of the apocalypse."

Han Xueying suddenly smiled with an unclear meaning, "But such an advantage cannot be sustained by all families. For example, does your Luan Family have an S-Class Talent holder?"

Luan Yuling feigned mystery, "That's a family secret; I can't easily tell you. What I want to talk about now is Lin Chuan. Lin Chuan killed Yuan Feng and then killed people on the rooftop. His actions are rampant and have already aroused public anger."

"Aroused public anger?" Han Xueying said with a half-smile, "Is it truly public anger, or are people just coveting the things he possesses?"

Everyone knew what she meant, so Luan Yuling didn't refute but continued without batting an eyelid, "The Luo Family among the three great aristocratic families, the Luan Family, the Qi Family, and the Nie Family among the seven major families, as well as a group of powerful rogue cultivators, have already discussed and decided to besiege Lin Chuan after the situation stabilizes tomorrow. Will you two participate in tomorrow's battle?"

Luan Yuling specifically came to ask them.

After all, the two had once been teammates with Lin Chuan.

Xu Gongqing came from a poor background and didn't have a broad perspective. At this moment, he foolishly asked Luan Yuling, "Classmate Luan, what about you? Will you participate?"

Before Luan Yuling could answer, Han Xueying laughed first, "Classmate Xu, you're really amusing. Didn't you hear what she just said? The Luan Family is among the forces besieging Lin Chuan. Could Luan Yuling betray the Luan Family for Lin Chuan?"

Luan Yuling nodded calmly, "Indeed, between Lin Chuan and me, it's less about having been teammates and more about being complete strangers. The family's decision is my decision."

Xu Gongqing immediately nodded after hearing this, "Okay, then I will also participate in the siege of Lin Chuan!"

Han Xueying, however, didn't make an immediate decision but slowly asked, "Do your big families know where Lin Chuan is?"

Luan Yuling said confidently, "You don't need to worry about that; we have our own channels to know Lin Chuan's movements."

Han Xueying then asked a very practical question, "So, how will the spoils from killing Lin Chuan be distributed?"

Luan Yuling analyzed methodically, "First, after killing Lin Chuan, a golden treasure chest will drop. Lin Chuan himself also represents a 3rd-grade Crystal Nucleus."

"Secondly, Lin Chuan possesses powerful items obtained from killing Yuan Feng, as well as level ranking rewards, and items and equipment exchanged for 3rd-grade Crystal Nucleus."

"These items will be distributed among the top powerhouses from the aristocratic families, major families, and rogue players."

"If you participate in this operation, you will receive ten 2nd-grade Crystal Nucleus."

Ten 2nd-grade Crystal Nucleus!

Xu Gongqing's breathing hitched at the thought!

Han Xueying, however, raised an eyebrow and lightly chuckled, "Alright, I understand. I will not participate in this operation."

She wasn't a native of the Capital, and her family's influence couldn't compare to the Luan Family.

But at least they were considered a local prominent family.

With her insight, she instantly saw the hidden motives of those so-called aristocratic families and major families, using the siege of Lin Chuan as an excuse!

To besiege Lin Chuan, they first spread rumors, then gathered a large number of people by offering benefits.

When the battle broke out, if Lin Chuan had the strength, he would inevitably kill many players.

After the battle, the profits gained by those families would not only come from Lin Chuan.

They would also come from the corpses of the many cannon fodder players killed by Lin Chuan!

Those weren't just corpses; they were also a large number of Crystal Nucleus!

This 'killing with a borrowed knife' was well-played!

They would both kill Lin Chuan and acquire a large number of Crystal Nucleus!

Han Xueying, having understood the stakes, naturally wasn't willing to be cannon fodder for the family forces!

Seeing her refuse so decisively, Xu Gongqing also hesitated a bit.

But he had a good impression of Luan Yuling and didn't want her to think he was a coward.

Coupled with the temptation of ten 2nd-grade Crystal Nucleus, he ultimately decided to participate.

Luan Yuling looked deeply at Han Xueying, then turned to Xu Gongqing, "Alright, tomorrow morning, we will first gather at the gate of Jing University, then go to the Old Western-Style House in the southern suburbs of the city to besiege Lin Chuan!"