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

Chapter 223: Zhu Ming, Baby, You’re an Adorably Sweet Little Cake

Hearing Chen Zhuoʼs confident tone, Lin Yu also became interested.

He immediately took out the phone that belonged to Zhu Ming and opened the forum app on it.

Although he was a reserve member of the ʼFree Allianceʼ, since he wasnʼt an official member yet, Lin Yuʼs account as ”Zhu Ming” hadnʼt been removed yet.

He searched for the ID ʼAi-chan Lifelong Devoteeʼ and quickly found the latest post Chen Zhuo had made.

”Honestly inviting two people to team up and help me clear a dungeon. Iʼll provide [Team Cards], 300 points per person. Interested parties please private message.”

Looking at the post Chen Zhuo had sent, Lin Yu stared at him in shock.

”300 points?”

That would be thirty thousand yuan in cash.

Although it wasnʼt an especially huge amount for Lin Yu now, it still wasnʼt small.

And Lin Yu knew very well...
Obtaining points was much more difficult than getting money.

300 points could buy a very handy weapon, maybe even one with some special effects!

Chen Zhuo could actually casually take out 600 points...

”Youʼve only cleared four dungeons, right? Where did you get so many points?”

Lin Yu asked somewhat puzzled.

Then he added: ”You donʼt have to answer if you donʼt want to, I respect your secrets... after all, everyone has secrets.”

”I was just instinctively curious, sorry.”

Hearing Lin Yu say this, Chen Zhuo instead eagerly took the initiative to explain.

”You were introduced by the Game Master big brother, and I did manage to pass safely without doing anything in my first dungeon because of you...”

”So, itʼs fine to tell you!”

”Besides, I feel like youʼre a trustworthy good person too. My intuition is very accurate.”

Chen Zhuo said with full confidence, then directly explained.

”Though, actually thereʼs not much special to say...”

”The reason I have so many points is actually just because... I guess I got lucky?”

Chen Zhuo scratched his head.

”Although I almost died in my second dungeon, I unexpectedly obtained an item I couldnʼt use... then I took it to the gathering to sell, and it turned out a very powerful uncle in our Jiangcheng bought it for 1000 points!”

”At the time, I was still a bit traumatized from the second dungeon. Having 1000 points, I naturally wanted to play it safe. Then I checked the market prices and found that ordinary veteran players who havenʼt advanced yet, with around ten dungeons experience, charging for bringing newcomers through dungeons generally ranges from 30 to 50 points. If itʼs guaranteed clearance, itʼs 50 points. So I offered a bit higher... took out 120 points to hire two people.”

”Then I bought 10 [Three-Person Team Cards] and some potions from that kind uncle... spent about seven or eight hundred points...”

”The third dungeon went more smoothly, but it was almost too smooth - I used up consumables worth about 100 points.”

”But I obtained some more [items]. Those [items] were all ores, medicinal herbs, things I still couldnʼt utilize. After coming out, I showed them to that kind uncle again, and he was absolutely amazed.”

”He directly gave me another 1000 points to acquire them...”

”So, I thought Iʼd continue hiring people this time. Last week I took out 150 points and hired two veterans who hadnʼt advanced yet but had around fifteen dungeons experience...”

”After that...”

As Chen Zhuo spoke, Lin Yu could pretty much guess.

”You found more good stuff?”

”Yes, this time I sold it for 2000 points...”

Chen Zhuo said very apologetically, adding: ”So I raised the bounty to 300 points.”

”Itʼs just that for some reason this time, not many people are applying... Iʼm about to enter the dungeon soon. I screened them and feel like there arenʼt many worth considering.”

”No wonder youʼre so generous with money,” Lin Yu couldnʼt help but remark, ”As for why there arenʼt many people, I can understand that.”

”300 points is too much - for players who havenʼt advanced yet, they would speculate whether your dungeon is very dangerous because of these points and wouldnʼt dare take the risk. Most Death Game players, especially those staying in the ʼforumʼ, are relatively rule-following and wonʼt take too many risks.”

”As for advanced players, an unknown commission with 300 points... isnʼt easy to accept either.”

”Because this kind of job is usually directly assigned to those organizations - generally speaking, people who can take out this many points have very wide connections. They can directly find their acquaintances.”

”So this is an ʼabnormalʼ commission... naturally making people wait and see.”

As Lin Yu spoke, Chen Zhuo also suddenly understood.

”So thatʼs how it is... then I really owe thanks to the Game Master big brother. Otherwise, I might have to do this dungeon alone!”

”And thank you for being willing to take on this commission.”

Chen Zhuo said respectfully again.

”No problem, Iʼm just relatively short on money,” Lin Yu waved his hand, then asked again, ”By the way... you mentioned earlier that in your first two dungeons, you hired two people and used [Three-Person Team Cards]. What are your plans this time?”

Chen Zhuo looked Lin Yu up and down: ”With you here, itʼs indeed relatively safe. But if possible... would you mind adding one more person?”

”Of course not, having an extra helper would make me feel more at ease too.”

Lin Yu shook his head.

Now that Chen Zhuo already believed in ”Xia Yueʼs” identity and the fabricated backstory, Lin Yu would be more than happy to pull in another person, able to use Chen Zhuoʼs mouth to indirectly spread some ”credible” information about Xia Yueʼs identity.

Hearing Xia Yueʼs words, Chen Zhuo tentatively spoke again.

”Then... Senior Zhu Ming, Sister Zhu Ming, I have an unreasonable request.”

”You said usually veteran players have their own connections... Do you think among your friends thereʼs a suitable candidate? After all, this point bounty shouldnʼt go to outsiders, right?”

As Chen Zhuo spoke, Lin Yu laughed.

”You want me to make introductions for you?”

Chen Zhuo nodded: ”Yes, yes! If you can bring in a reliable expert, Iʼll also give you an extra referral fee!”

Lin Yu waved his hand.

”Better not - but I do know an expert who seems to have availability.”

”However, first, that person isnʼt very reliable.”

”Second, the other party is not just [First-Tier], so the price might be on the expensive side.”

”Lastly... that person canʼt accept points, probably needs cash or [items] for settlement.”

Lin Yu said calmly, then took out his phone.

”If you accept, I can call her over to discuss.”

Chen Zhuo looked somewhat surprised: ”Of course!”

He only noticed one thing Lin Yu had said...

”Not just [First-Tier]!”

Thereʼs actually a higher-tier expert?!

Things like unreliable and not accepting points - those can be ignored and overcome!

”Please call her over quickly to discuss.”

Lin Yu nodded and immediately dialed the contact in his phone.

The phone rang twice before connecting.

”Hello? Hello? Iʼm getting food at the school cafeteria, whatʼs up?”

”A Nian, Iʼve got a job here, bringing someone through a dungeon. The other party is offering 300 forum points for [First-Tier] level. Iʼve already taken it. Thereʼs one spot left, you coming?”

As Lin Yu spoke, Li Nian on the other end of the phone made an exclamation of surprise.

”Oh wow, thereʼs such a good deal! And you actually thought of me? Iʼm so touched!”

”Zhu Ming, youʼre such a good person! I only thought you were a superficially pleasant serial killer before, never expected you to have such a kind and considerate side!”

”Baby Zhu Ming, youʼre such an especially adorable little cake!”

Listening to Li Nianʼs gradually deranged words, Lin Yuʼs tone remained gentle.

”If you canʼt come, then get lost.”

”Coming, coming, coming right away!”