253: Make plans early for the 'non-existent' conjecture.

"Mr. Chen?"

Cold Peak opened the door and was slightly stunned to see Chen Beixuan.

"Hm, I have something I want to ask you. Is it convenient?" Chen Beixuan smiled.

"Mr. Chen, you jest. Please ask anything you wish. Please, have a seat quickly."

After what happened in the morning, Cold Peak dared not neglect him and quickly pulled over a chair, his attitude respectful.

Chen Beixuan was not polite. After sitting down, he got straight to the point.

"I won't beat around the bush with you. To make a long story short, your ability is Detection type, isn't it?"

Cold Peak: "!!!"

As soon as these words were uttered, Cold Peak's body stiffened for a moment.

The first thing he thought of was that his Detection behavior from the morning had been discovered!

Combined with detecting nothing yesterday, perhaps the other party didn't want to expose it and deliberately hid it...

Could it be... he's here to silence me?

His heart jolted!

But then he dismissed that thought.

The old man's expression was natural, and he came during the day, not like someone here to silence him.

Perhaps he was just here to test him.

Cold Peak's mind raced, and he immediately put on a shocked and nervous expression, slowly sitting down.

"Uh... How... did you know...?"

"Don't worry about that. Just assume I calculated it. Am I right or wrong?" Chen Beixuan chuckled.

Cold Peak hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded.

"That's right, I do have a Detection type ability. May I ask what instructions Mr. Chen has?"

Seeing him admit it, Chen Beixuan's expression became slightly serious. He leaned forward and asked solemnly.

"Then... can you see my ability level and quantity?"

"This..." Cold Peak's brain worked quickly, and he finally shook his head, saying, "To be honest, I detected you yesterday, but I couldn't feel anything at all, as if you didn't exist."

"Didn't exist?"

Chen Beixuan was stunned, not expecting this answer.

Cold Peak explained to him.

"Everyone in this world has energy, just of different strengths."

"My Detection ability can sense the target's energy intensity and location, but it cannot sense the specific number and type of abilities."

"Logically speaking, as a double S-tier ability user, your energy should be very strong, but according to my Detection, you don't even have the energy of an ordinary person, as if... you don't exist."

After hearing his explanation, Chen Beixuan fell into contemplation.

Strictly speaking, the Chen Beixuan of this world was already dead; he had transmigrated.

Perhaps because of this, he didn't even have the energy of an ordinary person.

And his abilities were gained through feedback in the Ten Thousand Realms Game, different from true abilities, which might also lead to them being undetectable.

Previously, Fire Fox and Silver Blade tested him.

The device used gave corresponding results based on the intensity of the attack endured, which was different from Cold Peak's Detection method, leading to different results.

"It turns out to be like this..." Chen Beixuan murmured to himself.

He had intended to ask Cold Peak if he had noticed his physical abnormality and the hidden Flash skill, but he ended up with an unexpected result.

However, this at least meant no one could peek at his trump cards.

He also understood the limitations of Detection abilities: they couldn't distinguish ability types or the number of abilities in a single target.

Recalling his thoughts, Chen Beixuan got up to take his leave.

"I've troubled you, young man."

Cold Peak was flattered, "No trouble at all, no trouble. It's my duty."

After a few pleasantries, the door closed.

Cold Peak breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Mr. Chen didn't ask if he could see today. If he had asked, he wouldn't know whether to tell or not.

The instructions from above had already been issued: increase vigilance and maintain a friendly relationship.

If he had told, it would inevitably give Mr. Chen the feeling of being stripped bare, which would be detrimental to maintaining the relationship.

But if he didn't tell, when he met other Detection ability users in the future, the truth would be exposed sooner or later, adding a layer of concealment and deception.

"Sigh, if it really comes to it, I'll just say my Detection is different from others'..." he thought to himself.

......

"According to the latest news yesterday, United States announced that it will dispatch an aircraft carrier group to conduct a multinational joint military exercise in the waters southeast of our country, with Sakura Country participating..."

"Protests and complaints have appeared in many parts of the country, accusing the Ten Thousand Realms Game of bringing negative impacts to society and worrying about the growth of the next generation of children..."

"Tazhai Group in Tenglin City was put under investigation last night, possibly involving gray industries and multiple lives, attracting widespread attention. Relevant departments in Tenglin City stated that they will thoroughly investigate and handle the case, with follow-up situations continuously being monitored..."

"The emergence of the Ten Thousand Realms Game has attracted a large number of retired elderly people to play, and the proportion of elderly players is rapidly increasing, expected to reach its peak in one month..."

"The Ten Thousand Realms Game has been open for 10 days, with a capital flow of hundreds of trillions, and is expected to become an important pillar influencing the economy..."

"Tomorrow's news preview..."

Listening to the news broadcast on TV, Chen Beixuan's eyebrows twitched, feeling a bit amused and exasperated.

He told Night Owl to handle it, and Night Owl actually caused the company to go bankrupt.

However, the news mentioned involvement in gray industries and human lives, so it was well-deserved. Making them go bankrupt and arresting everyone was satisfying.

United States sending an aircraft carrier group to show off again reminded him of a problem.

If they could gain attribute feedback at Level 100, then other countries at Level 100 could definitely do the same. Some things had to be planned in advance.

If he didn't want real-world conflict and bloodshed,

He would have to prevent other countries from discovering this secret in the game and artificially intervene to control their levels.

He was delighted to see Dragon Country gain the right to speak and take the initiative.

And those countries that had previously invaded Dragon Country, and those that were now provoking Dragon Country, should be suppressed.

Moreover, Sakura Country and United States had repeatedly sent assassins after him; he still remembered that.

He was not a bloodthirsty person; there was a cause for every grievance, and some people deserved to sleep forever.

When Level 120 opened the teleportation array between countries, he would definitely be the first player to go to other countries, just in time to use the time difference to accomplish this!

"Sigh, this world is truly becoming more and more restless..."

Zhou Xiuya, who was bending over to clean nearby, also heard the news and couldn't help but sigh.

Chen Beixuan instinctively turned his head upon hearing her, his pupils slightly contracting.

From that angle, he could just see her collar...

He quickly turned his head away, silently chanting Amitabha.

Suddenly, he remembered Zhou Xiuya keeping his secret earlier, and his heart stirred.

He pulled out his phone and made a call, asking Xu Jing to get a new game helmet. Then he said to Zhou Xiuya,

"Little Zhou, I've had someone get you a game helmet. When it arrives, I'll arrange for someone to help you level up and teach you, so you can earn more money."

"Ah? I... I don't know how..."

Zhou Xiuya was first stunned, then quickly waved her hand.

The Ten Thousand Realms Game's popularity was something she had heard of, and she knew it was very profitable.

But when it came to her, someone who had never played games, she felt like backing out.

"What is there that one is born knowing? Don't you want to earn more money to provide better conditions for your son?" Chen Beixuan pointed out the key.

Zhou Xiuya was silent for a moment, then finally nodded and smiled, her tone grateful.

"...Thank you, Mr. Chen."

Chen Beixuan waved his hand.

He was merely doing this to return a favor, his conscience clear.

He had helped as much as he could; how far she could go was not something he needed to worry about.