Ch 327: A Gift

The time for the Ghost King Kill Operation was also set, ultimately decided for June 14th, using Yun Shu entering the A-Level Reward Ghost Gate 【The Visitor Dances Joyfully】 as the start signal.

After receiving the documents, Yun Shu stayed in the Rest Room carefully studying the materials. Meals were delivered to him, sometimes by acquaintances who would “check if he was dead.”

“Bah, how’s the status?”

On June 10th, Wang Guoqing personally came to see him, informing him of the set date. Yun Shu guaranteed he would attend the Pre-war Meeting the day before. Afterwards, Wang Guoqing left without delay.

On June 11th, noon, Wen Qingyu helped bring lunch. Seeing Yun Shu was in good spirits, she casually complimented him before delivering the Qingshui Guild’s “gift.”

“This is a Ghost Object our Guild obtained previously, similar to your Ghost Needle, but of a higher Level. It’s a C-Level Ghost Object 【Worry-Sewing Seamless Needle】. No one in our Guild can control it well, so we’re giving it to you. The Guild Master said they hope you successfully deal with this Ghost Gate. The Qingshui Guild is your forever Friend. Meanwhile, we’ll also help take care of your unnamed Guild.”

“Actually, the prefix can be omitted.”

“Hee hee.”

On June 11th, afternoon, an unexpected “gift” was delivered to Yun Shu.

“Yuan Jing? That kid’s a Ghost General too, why didn’t he come?”

Wang Guoqing’s Secretary smiled and replied, “I can’t answer that for now. Please accept this gift. It’s from Comrade Yuan Jing. He… also said, if there’s a chance, you should buy him a drink.”

“I should buy him a drink?”

“We’ve appraised this Ghost Talisman. It’s a B-Level Wind-Chasing Ghost Talisman. Its only effect is to make the user lighter, achieving an acceleration effect.”

“He wants me to buy him a drink?”

“Okay, that’s roughly the situation. I’ll take my leave now.”

The Secretary was very busy, like a robot, leaving immediately after finishing their work.

It was probably because the weather was too hot that they had to wipe the sweat from their face when leaving.

June 12th evening, the second-to-last day before the Ghost King Operation.

Xuan Yuan Yu came.

He wasn’t there to deliver food; it was already eight o’clock. Upon entering, he saw Yun Shu’s open files and immediately understood his dedication.

“Lots of visitors these days. Why are you so lacking in confidence in me?”

One might mistake it for the story’s climax, the protagonist burdened with something for a final battle. Thankfully, those people didn’t make any bold claims, or Yun Shu would have vomited.

“Isn’t this me showing concern?”

Xuan Yuan Yu pulled out a chair and sat down. Yun Shu, having no choice, sat on the bed. After a moment, Xuan Yuan Yu said:

“You’re unhappy about getting Ghost Objects? Before, when you were poor, you cried about it constantly. Now you have money, you’ve changed, haven’t you?”

“It’s not…”

Yun Shu sighed, explaining, “The pressure’s immense. Not just from the Ghost Gate. I feel like after dealing with the Ghost Gate, I’ll have to fight the Many Gods Cult. I’ve received so much help. The Qingshui Guild’s help goes without saying. Just take Yuan Jing, for example. We barely know each other, only meeting twice. Before we even met, he gave me an opportunity at a precious Reward Ghost Gate. Now, he sends help remotely! What have I done to deserve this?!”

Speaking of Yuan Jing, Xuan Yuan Yu’s expression didn’t change. After a while, he said, “Why worry about so much? Just do your job.”

“Do, I can do it.”

Yun Shu lay down. These days he’d studied every detail of the 29 ghosts. He knew the Perfect Kill Method, their starting moves, plot lines, even their dying words. But, he didn’t plan to follow the document exactly.

Not using a cheat? Isn’t that the same as not having one? It’s not that he didn’t trust his teammates, but the Ghost Gate was too cunning.

“Speaking of…”

As if remembering something, Yun Shu sat up, seriously looking at Xuan Yuan Yu, “General Wang told me the exact start time, Qingyu brought me a Ghost Needle, even General Wang’s Secretary gave me a Ghost Talisman… What about you? Aren’t you going to show some appreciation?”

“You think this is a birthday present?”

Xuan Yuan Yu said impatiently, “This is to help you better face the Ghost Gate. You know the latest Intelligence about this Ghost Gate. There are four Peak-Level Ghost Generals. A slight misstep, and you’ll be annihilated. And you’re still rambling on?”

“Oh.”

Yun Shu lost interest and lay back down.

“…”

Xuan Yuan Yu was speechless at this “self-interested” Man. He rubbed his eyes, as if hoping to refresh and see if this expression was real. Unfortunately, Yun Shu was exactly like this.

Who isn’t self-interested?

“I have something for you.”

“Should have said so earlier.”

Under Xuan Yuan Yu’s incredulous gaze, Yun Shu quickly stood up straight, even giving a slight bow, appearing extremely polite.

“You’re a real dog!”

“Now, now, that’s inaccurate!”

Yun Shu said with a smile, “Dogs are Humanity’s good friends. I’m not a dog, but I am your good Dude. Denying it’s useless. I’m just shamelessly naive. The Gift? Put it down and scram.”

“Hm?” Xuan Yuan Yu raised an eyebrow, seeming to make a decision.

“Hey hey! No.”

Yun Shu immediately changed his tune, pitifully saying, “Stay a while longer. Here, drink some water. If you’re going to sleep, I won’t brew tea, heh heh.”

Xuan Yuan Yu drank some water and paused. Yun Shu didn’t urge him, waiting quietly.

“During 【Wandering Singer】…”

After organizing his words, he added, “The Ghost King Pollution has been removed. This not only helps me kill the Ghost King, but also gives me a future. I won’t forget this kindness. And you gave us your understanding of Ghost Power, making me even more embarrassed. Also, because of me, your gun broke, so…”

Yun Shu listened, feeling something big was coming.

Xuan Yuan Yu took a long Weapon from the Game Space and handed it to Yun Shu, continuing to explain:

“This gun, I had Na Ke get it. Because long-handled Ghost Objects are rare, it took a lot of time. This is an A-Level offensive Ghost Object 【Buried Hatred’s Bonfire】. It suits you. Today, I give it to you.”

“Ah?”

Yun Shu clearly hadn’t recovered. An A-Level Ghost Object! A priceless offensive Ghost Object given to him like this? He found it hard to accept!