Surviving The Fourth Calamity

’Perfect Baldy’ probably doesn’t understand why the Young Master is so cold to Ink Brush.

Nor does he understand why their Black Rose has eased hostilities with Doomsday, yet he, as the boss, remains uncompromisingly at odds with Lu Huayu.

The Young Master is actually very shrewd, but just like he can’t figure out why Two Lines of Bamboo would rather not take the lucrative position he offered, he never understands the intricacies of the workers’ thoughts.

What’s in your hand is truly yours.

Receiving a million upfront versus working diligently for years to earn it... most people would choose the million.

No matter how beautiful a pie, it’s just drawn.

No matter how much foresight, it can’t withstand an uncertain future.

Work is indeed valuable, but isn’t the sweat you shed valuable too?

If the meal ticket is secure enough, maybe some could grit their teeth and give up, but in a game?

The most unbelievable thing about Two Lines of Bamboo is not the betrayal, but that he later also duped Lu Huayu.

Of course, in matters like marriage, those who’ve been through it like Perfect Baldy understand best... the greatest fear is having unrealistic fantasies and dreams about your partner before marriage.

The collapse of Two Lines of Bamboo probably came when he saw Lu Huayu in the game looking like a decent guy but in reality just an ordinary man who doesn’t wash his hands after using the restroom.

Their deceitful marriage never had much love from the start, so naturally, there was no rose-colored glasses for lovers.

Just like his Xiao Liuliu, even if she’s occasionally displeased with his unruly ways, she can still look at him with eyes full of love... at most, passing him a wet wipe and softly asking him to clean up.

After doing this a few times, Perfect Baldy will naturally pay attention in this area... since he genuinely loves his wife, how could he remain careless in areas she dislikes and not change at all?

All unexpected things mostly stem from mutual indifference.

So, Perfect Baldy isn’t that surprised by the breakup of the puppet couple halfway... what’s surprising is Two Lines of Bamboo’s ruthlessness.

This woman has the flair of a Rose... everything stems from her own interests and moods.

He looked at the Young Master’s puzzled expression and smiled slightly.

Wenjian is a special family; they don’t need to consider the interests of many ordinary members.

No, they only need to ensure they don’t harm any member’s interests to keep the family going.

Typically, instead of being called a family, they form small groups based on closeness.

Sometimes these college students unexpectedly unite.

So usually, no one messes with them, but some things don’t reach them either.

Just like the awkward relationship between Black Rose and Doomsday now.

Can he really ask his family members to give up being intermediaries for Shark-head because he doesn’t like Lu Huayu?

Shark-head was actually well-trained by Lu Tai; whenever he asked the Undead Tribe for help, he would offer part of the merchandise as a mediation fee.

They would never give the gold and silver jewelry to the Undead Tribe, but those Pearl Coral-like things, even knowing they can exchange for Gold Coins, they willingly offered.

And the merchants would also offer equivalent rewards to the Undead Tribe.

This is not a small amount... for ordinary family members.

Not everyone can splurge in the game like Old Age Striking King and Cunlü.

Most people just play games casually.

They are happy to do those jobs that accumulate bit by bit, making their game life a bit more comfortable... in their Black Rose, many have never spent a dime in the game.

All rely on game tasks and the funds rewarded by the family to play.

As a responsible Clan Leader, Perfect Baldy would never influence ordinary family members’ gaming experiences for his preferences... and why should he?

Just playing a game.

Most people just go with the flow, seeing where the benefits are better.

Even though the Young Master now knows a bit more about the mortal world’s hardships, being accustomed to the high life, he inevitably lacks in certain aspects.

Tell him a million is handy, he would only think why the vision is so short-sighted.

As for the relationship between him and Ink Brush, it’s another kind of workplace.

If you don’t intend to overthrow the boss above your head and take the position yourself, it’s best not to get too close with colleagues who have such intentions.

Especially this one, who openly demonstrated it.

Perfect Baldy doesn’t mind Ink Brush’s foolish antics... he has done similar things before.

Having some ambition and being capable enough to realize it, striving a bit for yourself, what’s the big deal?

Even Snow Cloud Peak won’t dislike Ink Brush for this... the genuinely strong Wolf King does not fear the challenges of ambitious wolf cubs.

He is confident in taming these young cubs.

While Ink Brush may secretly desire independence, he hasn’t harmed his own people!

That is all trivial matters.

Because Perfect Baldy used to be a provocateur, he now can’t stay as close with Ink Brush.

’Snow Cloud Peak’ wouldn’t suspect he’s trying for another ’This year the emperor came to my home’, but there will always be those who do.

As long as there’s a force, there won’t be a shortage of those willing to ’share concerns’ for the higher-ups, loyally and worriedly.

Now the ’Perfect Bald’, already a ’Perfect Bald’ with a wife and child and a successful career, certainly doesn’t want to be dragged into those petty squabbles anymore.

The game is still fun, but he’s no longer interested in playing people... Of course, you could say he’s gotten older and more timid.

But the ’Perfect Bald’ knows very well that he’s truly matured.

Watching those kids plotting conspiracies, he just wants to smile and move on, that kind of maturity.

He even understands why ’Snow Cloud Peak’ was so tolerant of him back then... Although that guy isn’t much older than him, Snow Old Dog’s heart is truly mature and strong.

’Perfect Bald’ couldn’t help but turn to look at the now-empty high platform... being able to remain in youthful fervor for thousands or tens of thousands of years like that person, what a blessing life is!

Must be some sort of protection allowing him to live so carefree.

’Young Master’ also grows slowly, his youthful spirit flaring up now and then, but ’Perfect Bald’ can still notice those subtle changes in him.

Remaining unchanged forever is easy to say, but doing it... only in games do people like that appear!

Hiss... why isn’t this queue moving?

Why would Lansendel use Hill’s place for this task?

That little bear cub knows their Undead Tribe too well, leaving them no room for maneuver!

Can’t even cut in line.

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The Undead Tribe slowly queued up.

Though many disparaged Red Rooster Josh, some still blamed Hill for being overly wary of them.

The magic array in this hall looks simple but is in fact quite complex... If someone voluntarily leaves the queue, they only have 3 minutes to regret.

After three minutes, they can only go back to the end of the line.

Wanting to cut in line is absolutely impossible.

Wanting to push someone out from within is also unachievable.

Only if someone in the queue voluntarily wishes to leave... Before leaving, a voice will inquire if they truly want to leave, and then the crucial three minutes.

Moreover, each queue looks close at hand, but trying to do anything to the neighboring ones is completely out of the question.

Hill truly gained so much from the past... Even verbal attacks can be blocked by the Tower Spirit preventing sound transmission from their space.

Provoking someone into leaving the queue is nearly impossible.

Everyone’s temper isn’t great... but no one wants to re-queue.

The only ones who can stir up something are those at the end of the line.

But that doesn’t mean the Undead Tribe hasn’t tried... Someone counting on being able to cast spells outside the Magic Tower slightly fiddled.

The result was getting swept up in a rose-colored light and tossed back to the mountain’s foot.

Evidently, Lansendel intervened.

Though the Undead Tribe always tries to exploit loopholes, when no loophole exists, they’re quite docile.

So, even if the queue is anxiety-inducing... they can only complain about Hill’s excessive tactics and Lansendel, who’s stingy.

How can someone be so stingy to only have 200 task puppets available for a mission field of millions?

Just thinking about it is maddening.

”Hmm?” ’Perfect Bald’ pulls out his tablet, why is someone looking for him at this moment?

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’Old Age Striking King’ is quite anxious.

She accepted the first task, and naturally, was the first to reach the back door... wanting to place her Mushroom House, she actually went to the back of the Magic Tower before stopping.

Even though the hall clearly folded over as more people arrived, taking a few steps forward reveals the path to the back door.

’Old Age Striking King’ being able to play well with people like ’Young Master’ is inseparable from her overly abundant curiosity and penchant for mischief.

Therefore, even though a door was wide open on the left, she still ventured into the right corridor.

Then she saw rows of purple crystal stones.

Touching the crystal stone, she quickly understood what she discovered... Limited opportunity tasks from William’s wife!

Moreover, they overlap with some of Lansendel’s tasks... Although this requires them to interact with the world’s natives, when have their Black Rose feared such a thing?

They, the Black Rose, are all extroverted wise ones, adept at communication!

However, attempting to call friends within the tablet, ’Old Age Striking King’ quickly found she couldn’t communicate specific details.

After much agony, she finally summoned ’Perfect Bald’ on the tablet: Baldy Bro, Liu Liu found you’re playing one dollar mahjong.