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

Chapter 795: Regarding Xia Yang

Upon hearing the words that came out of Fluoxetine's mouth, the shock and disbelief on Lin Yu's face didn't even need to be deliberately acted out.

Because he was genuinely shaken.

Even though he had already learned from Li Nian that someone was secretly watching Xia Yang and that someone had hired Chris to tail her, and could even guess that one of those parties might be the Psychological Society...

No matter how hard Lin Yu thought about it, he never would have imagined that Chris's employer was Fluoxetine!

"Why... why did you hire him?"

Lin Yu stared at Fluoxetine in astonishment.

Fluoxetine said regretfully, "Ah, because I can't stay in Jiangcheng for long periods of time. I'd get caught and killed by that terrifying Jiangcheng Game Master."

"I asked Dolantine—since the Council assigned her the 'security' work for the personnel evaluating this task... but she wasn't willing to help me either."

"So, I had to hire someone."

As Fluoxetine spoke, Lin Yu paused for a moment, then asked.

"No, what I'm asking isn't why you hired someone, but why you wanted to protect her?"

Lin Yu questioned, and Fluoxetine looked down at the screen.

On the display, Chris was watching the downstairs from the window, and at that moment, Xia Yang happened to be going downstairs to take out the trash.

"Well, to be honest, your sister does indeed have strong potential. If she were to join the Death Game, she might actually become another genius favored by the gods," Fluoxetine said, then added with slight regret, "Unfortunately, she's your sister."

"I don't understand."

Lin Yu still frowned, crossing one arm over his chest cautiously. "I don't understand what you mean."

"Like all members of the Psychological Society, I hope to see more 'experts' emerge among the Player community—more Players who can touch the realm of the 'gods'," Fluoxetine said thoughtfully. "But... I differ from most members within the organization in one key aspect."

"I don't emphasize 'quantity'... Bandura, Lacan, Wundt, Jung—those guys all believe that as long as there are enough potential candidates, the more the better, like raising gu insects, then more and more experts will naturally emerge."

Fluoxetine said contemptuously, "But I don't think so. Compared to 'quantity,' I believe 'quality' is what truly matters."

"Instead of blindly increasing the number of 'seeds,' it's better to carefully nurture a few genuine geniuses as they grow... and based on their growth trajectory, appropriately choose their hardships and opponents, while also pruning away branches that don't benefit them."

As Fluoxetine spoke, she looked at Lin Yu. "From your reaction, I know I guessed right—I investigated your past. You care deeply about your family, especially your younger sister, right?"

"In fact, your decision to fake your death after I came knocking was likely to reduce the trouble and danger brought to your family... So, I believe that if your sister were to enter the Death Game, no matter whether you planned to seek revenge or not, your growth would be affected."

"Because you'd be tied down by that little girl named Xia Yang. No matter how talented she is, in my eyes, she can't compare to you," Fluoxetine said with burning intensity. "And worry, concern—they'll make you less unfettered."

"Even if there's only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, I don't want the possibility of you entering a dungeon, running into your sister, and sacrificing yourself to save her."

Fluoxetine spoke, then leaped up from the top of the screen—but she didn't land on the ground. Instead, she stepped on those radiant beams of light, light as a swallow skimming water, and came to the electrical box beside Lin Yu.

"So... I will absolutely not let your sister slow you down," Fluoxetine said, looking at Lin Yu with a slight bow. "I'll protect her and absolutely won't let anyone have the chance to harm her... You just focus on getting stronger, Xia Yue."

"You've already gained the Banquet God's attention. I'm very pleased, and you need to keep it up."

As she spoke, Lin Yu let out a long breath.

"Regardless... thank you."

"Don't say something so disgusting, and don't make that disgusting expression," Fluoxetine said dramatically, a smile on her face. "I just explained—I did this only for my own purposes. So don't thank me."

"The only worry I have about doing this is the fear that your hatred and killing intent toward me might diminish."

Lin Yu looked at Fluoxetine, who was so close, catching the faint summer floral scent from her.

He sighed slightly. "Even you have worries?"

"Of course,"

Fluoxetine said matter-of-factly.

"But your worry is unnecessary."

As Lin Yu's words fell, Fluoxetine suddenly raised her hand, and amidst fluttering petals, her Hand Axe appeared.

But this wasn't Fluoxetine attacking Lin Yu!

On the contrary, Fluoxetine was actually "defending"!

"Whoosh!"

The axe fell, severing two strands of spider silk that had coiled around from behind the electrical box.

"Phew—if you hadn't used this move in the arena, I would have fallen for it! How terrifying!"

"And it's a bit too similar to last time. Even though you switched to the 'Thousand-Eyed Thousand-Silk Demon Lord,' the essence is still using a summon to ambush from behind... That won't work. I'm on guard now!"

Lin Yu looked at Fluoxetine and stood up as well.

"Come out, Zhu Qiansi."

The spider silk pulled Zhu Qiansi as she flipped in from the edge of the rooftop.

"I didn't expect that ambush to work. It was just more confirmation," Lin Yu said calmly, jumping down from the electrical box and walking over to Zhu Qiansi. "Last time, the ambush landed because Stiller's attacks had no effect on you, so you deliberately didn't dodge, right... But this time, you chose to dodge instead. So..."

"The 'Causality Silk' divine ability really seems like it can be used against you."

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Fluoxetine's face showed a look of admiration. "Ahahaha, because that attack really couldn't kill me. Plus, with Reverse Time Blood Sand, I felt that if I were seriously injured and then fully recovered, your expression would be hilarious. So I couldn't resist having a little fun."

"This time is indeed even better."

Lin Yu wasn't angry either. "No problem. As long as the 'Causality Silk' divine ability works on you, that's fine..."

"Don't sleep too soundly at night. Be careful—I might secretly stuff spider silk under your bed."

Fluoxetine laughed. "If you can find where I live... you're welcome to come visit me at night."

Lin Yu didn't reply. He just slowly walked outward until he stood at the edge of the rooftop, and then...

"Is there anything else you need to say?"

"Nope. The ticket and your sister—just those two things."

Lin Yu nodded. "I don't have anything else either—let's end it here. After all, this is Jiangcheng."

He reached out and grasped Zhu Qiansi's wrist beside him.

Seeing Lin Yu's action, Fluoxetine thought for a moment, then said, "Hmm... If you're leaving, want to add me as a Social contact?"

Lin Yu didn't respond to Fluoxetine's question. He just took a step backward.

"Next time."

With those words, he led Zhu Qiansi and leaped directly off the top of the Jinmao Tower.