Death Game: Starting as a Trickster, Pretending to Be a God

After putting away the two [Item] rewards from [Threading the Needle], Lin Yu then took out the two from [Master of Control].

The first two came from those martial artists, so these two were obviously from the Daoist sect.

One talisman and one Daoist banner—both were items Lin Yu had seen before.

Among them, the talisman was one Lin Yu had specifically swiped from Mystic Cloud Master.

[Superior Grade Taiqing Speed Talisman: A talisman produced by the Taiqing Sect. When affixed to the body, it greatly increases movement speed and leg strength, significantly reducing stamina consumption for actions like ”running,” ”jumping,” and ”climbing.” After use, it can be recharged with spiritual energy.]

Lin Yu looked at the description and nodded with satisfaction.

Sure enough, although [Items] couldn’t be taken directly out, after leaving the [dungeon], the [Item rewards] in the [Settlement Space] often had some correlation with the objects Lin Yu was still ”holding” at the end of the [dungeon].

This [Superior Grade Taiqing Speed Talisman] was a perfect example—though it wasn’t the dozen or so he’d taken being directly handed to him, it had synthesized into an even higher-quality version.

Then, Lin Yu looked at the cyan long banner that was identical to the one Yunzhen had used.

[Ten Thousand Methods Daoist Banner: A banner crafted by the Ten Thousand Methods Master and gifted to the Taiqing Sect Founder. When held, the wielder can manipulate the pure energy contained within to protect themselves or attack enemies. Those holding this banner will receive a power boost when using orthodox Daoist talismans and Daoist arts.]

[Note: ”With swords, pacify demons under heaven; with talismans, protect the peace of all people.”—Gifted by the Ten Thousand Methods Master to the first head of the Taiqing Temple.]

”Whoa, so Yunzhen really wasn’t using any ordinary item.”

Lin Yu looked at the long banner with its [Note] and felt extremely satisfied, though also couldn’t help feeling a pang of regret.

From the content of the [Note], this banner had been crafted by another Daoist expert from the Prison Mountain Realm and given to the Taiqing Sect Founder, who was then still the head of the Taiqing Temple, and was even named after the craftsman’s own ”Daoist name.”

This must have held immense significance for the Taiqing Sect Founder—he had given it to his own disciple, Yunzhen... In a sense, Yunzhen was probably his most beloved and admired disciple, the one he planned to pass his legacy to.

After all, he had brought Yunzhen along for the demon extermination at Willow Town.

Perhaps if Yunzhen hadn’t died, the Taiqing Sect could have continued its glory as the leading Daoist sect for several more generations, and Mystic Cloud Master wouldn’t have had to lament the lack of manpower in the face of so many demons...

But unfortunately, there was no ”what if.”

”Fellow Daoist Yunzhen, don’t worry—I won’t take your banner for nothing... Later, when I go to the Prison Mountain Realm, I’ll help you slay demons and vanquish evil. And also—I’ll make sure Zhu Qiansi handles all the dirty, dangerous, and risky work from now on.”

Lin Yu silently vowed in his heart.

The [Ten Thousand Methods Daoist Banner] trembled slightly, as if sensing Lin Yu’s thoughts and conveying its approval.

Putting away these two [Items], Lin Yu felt even more satisfied.

”Anyway, even though my [Items] are a bit all over the place, at least I’ve got a wide variety.”

He opened his [item space], and a dazzling array of [Item] types came into view.

The common types included [One-Shot Revolver], [One-Statement Lie Detector], [Fear Torch], [Chate’s Supplies], [Fear Lens], [Active Map], [Ancient Notebook], [Employee ID Card (Vale Valetti)], [BBE-300], [Safety Helmet (White)], [Bone Crusher], [Bliss Immortal Pot (Miserly Wealthy One, Most Suitable for the Virtuous and Frugal)], [Reusable Flavor Papers], [Banquet Pendant], [Rage Spray], [Corner of the Gloomy], [Mind-Peeping Eyepiece], [Grumpy Little Fish], [Asylum Patient Gown], [Repaired Fog Pocket Watch], [Cyber Ghost’s Electronic Coffin], [Item Integration Set (Intermediate Protective Suit, Seeking Enemy Dagger, Reusable Universal Healing Potion, Reusable Universal Buff Potion)], [Prayer Water Necklace], [Barbarian Guardian Gauntlets], [Spirit Blood Mixture], [Blood-Tempered Flexible Iron Longbow], [Long Blade Tusk Bone Dual Swords], [GP700 Life Activity Injection], [GPWW Specialized Combat Suit], [Implanted Single-Finger Living Silver Prosthetic], [Fusion-Type Memory Metal Respiratory Tract], [Unstable Phlogiston Gas Canister], [Everflowing Copper Liquid], [Cerberus’s Fang], [Assassin’s Wrist Crossbow], [Earth Evasion Talisman Armor], [Soul-Chasing Life-Severing Spear], [Signal Arrow Quiver], [Superior Grade Taiqing Speed Talisman], [Ten Thousand Methods Daoist Banner]...

Plus the four summons: [Tiny Chef Apprentice], [Truth Corporation Security Department Delta Team Leader], [Wise One’s Active Brain], [Servant of Fate and Karma]; along with the two Class Items [False Face] and [Counterfeit]; and the four Specialized Items [Narrative Trick], [Pyramid Scheme], [Public Opinion Forges Truth (Manifestation Effect ”Transform into Rakshasa Moro” solidified 1/3)], [Honeyed Words and Fair Appearances].

Lin Yu was now feeling a joy of abundant harvest.

”Even though my paper strength is only ’Second Tier,’ my actual comprehensive combat power... is probably already among the top tier of the entire Player population.”

But this also made Lin Yu sigh in amazement...

With so many [Items] at his disposal and still not making it onto the Top 100 List, the guys on that list were undoubtedly insanely powerful beyond measure.

Although he had successfully taken down ”Twenty,” a master ranked on that list, the stronger he became and the more he calmly reflected and analyzed, Lin Yu knew... that feat could never be replicated.

He had killed Twenty twice. The first time was entirely because Twenty had been arrogant and Lin Yu had limited his own strength, plus Crow had sent him ”Fern” as a heaven-sent teammate. With perfect timing, location, and people, he had forced out Twenty’s resurrection item.

And the second time... Lin Yu sighed.

That was purely because both he and Twenty had been toyed with by Fate.

If he could, Lin Yu would rather have kept Twenty alive as an enemy...

But regardless...

”Maybe I should spar with Captain Good Night when I have the chance. He happens to be about the strength of the gatekeeper for the Top 100 List, which would be perfect for gauging how far I still am from that level of expert.”

Lin Yu pulled out the [Cyber Ghost’s Electronic Coffin], ready to contact Good Night and reply to some messages.

As soon as he switched over to the phone for ”May May’s” identity, Lin Yu found several messages—all of them from Fu Luo.

[Furbollo: Bro, let me tell you, this dungeon run I just had was insane and amazing.]

[Furbollo: I’ll tell you the details when I see you in person. I’m actually heading to Jiangcheng soon!]

[Furbollo: But I can give you a spoiler—I’m now a top-tier super celebrity in the Sleepless City!]

[Furbollo: Anyway, I’ll be in Jiangcheng tomorrow. From now on, if you run into trouble in the Wasteland Realm, you can just drop my name directly.]

Lin Yu looked at the messages Furbollo had sent, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help twitching.

He silently replied to Furbollo with a ”congratulations” sticker, then exited the chat window.

”But... why is he coming to Jiangcheng again?”

Lin Yu pondered, and quickly found the answer in another person’s message box.

[High Mountain: Brother May May, I ran into some trouble in this week’s dungeon. I need to come to Jiangcheng, and I’ll be bringing Furbollo along. I might need your assistance. Do you have time?]