Found it—I left everything there… Zhang Yuanqing gazed at these words, silent for a long, long time. Oh, Brother Bing, Brother Bing, you truly gave me a tough challenge! Zhang Yuanqing sighed, focusing his attention on the word "clue." "One lifetime, two brothers—that was Brother Bing’s catchphrase from his second-year high school days. If it were just an expression of emotion, it wouldn’t have been tucked into a cipher." "Lù Èr Líng Sān… a sequence of numbers—is that a code?" "Found it—what does it refer to?" Zhang Yuanqing furrowed his brow, thinking deeply, pressing his fingers gently against his temples. He sensed so many clues, yet felt as though he hadn’t gathered anything at all… he quietly muttered to himself. But this fits perfectly with the conventions of detective novels: to protect the secret, Assistant Bing had left clues that only the two of them could understand, so that when the right condition was met, they would naturally become clear. After all, the great detective still remained quite inexperienced. "The 'everything' mentioned must be connected to the magic king's character card that Bing sent me, to his disappearance, and to his unusual behavior during his university years. For someone of the magic king's stature, what exactly 'it' is—how curious that truly is." Zhang Yuanqing tore the note into fragments and left the room, heading to the bathroom. "Gurgle... gurgle..." The water toilet carried away the crumpled paper. ... Uncle Lei is extremely busy with work, which in turn helps him somewhat alleviate his grief over the loss of his son—this makes the life of his housewife, Zhou Yi, even more difficult to bear. After saying goodbye to Zhou Yi, Zhang Yuanqing left the Yinping residential complex and, on the street outside, waited for a ride-hailing service while reflecting: "I absolutely can't tell Shichang or Lao Si Ji about this. I'll have to investigate on my own—the clues are so limited; there's simply no time to spare. Right now, the most pressing matter is the second spiritual realm mission. 'Leveling up' is what truly matters." Zhang Yuanqing has become increasingly aware of the importance of strength. "The Multi-Player Spirit Realm is either death-based or penalty-based—should the mission fail, experience points are deducted, and if things go wrong, my strength might even regress." "Rewards depend on the difficulty level of the realm itself and the performance of the traveler during the mission. I currently have 52% experience points. I'm unsure whether the second Spirit Realm will allow me to directly advance to Level 2." Theoretically, this should not be possible. Over the past period, he has inquired extensively. Single-player Spirit Realms typically offer substantial rewards as long as one survives, so one would expect a steady progression in level. Yet, seasoned travelers like Guan Ya and Li Dongze have remained stuck at Level 2 and Level 3, respectively. Two primary reasons explain this: first, the Spirit Realms they enter are of relatively lower difficulty, with less demanding tasks, resulting in less impressive rewards compared to S-tier realms. Second, among the multi-player realms, outcomes vary—some succeed, others fail. In simpler terms: it's common for a traveler to fall behind their teammates. At last, the ride-hailing service arrives. Zhang Yuanqing opens the door and steps in, returning home. "Grandma, I've come back from class." Zhang Yuanqing called out toward the balcony. "Your uncle came by and hoped you'd go find him after you returned." Grandma replied, still washing the floor mop. "No, I'm really tired from class—I don't feel like accompanying him to sing and dance." "I heard your aunt recently gave him a sum of money." "Grandma, I went to visit my uncle's place..." ... Fifteen minutes later, Zhang Yuan清 came out of her uncle's house feeling satisfied, returned to her room, opened the forum, and found that the post from the official Night-Wanderer Forum, originally posted yesterday, was still at the top—but now there was a new post beneath it. #Mourn, a colleague has sacrificed himself in the multi-person spiritual realm# Upon clicking it, the post read: Yesterday, a colleague from one of the branches received a Level-S assignment for the "Golden Water Amusement Park" quest. He had informed his supervisor before entering. Then, he never came out again. It has now been more than 24 hours since he entered the spiritual realm. 【The days are going by too quickly: I'm also heading into multiple spiritual realms soon, and I'm really nervous...】 【Call me Queen: In the near future, it's unlikely I'll have any successful campaigns—best of luck to you. However, with so many spiritual realms available, you won't necessarily run into such bad luck.] 【Days ahead: Queen, the chances may be slim, but once you encounter one, it's a sure death. Plus, S-tier realms are exceptionally difficult to conquer—dragging on for a year or two, and you'll likely see many people fall by the wayside.] This post sparked significant concern and discussion across the forum. 【I have a malady: At the Transcendent stage, do you have any truly outstanding colleagues? Wild independent practitioners are welcome too—such individuals have strong profiles and are more likely to be assigned to S-tier realms. They might just succeed in conquering an S-tier realm. In that case, you can simply keep a close eye on them.] 【The days are going by too quickly: That's a great idea!】 With such a large pool of travelers, many others who are about to enter the spiritual realms also expressed similar sentiments, Among the truly talented players at the same level, even the stewards and elders are less important—because the latter cannot access lower-tier dungeons. "The Yinshan Ghost Academy and Xinfeng Reservoir have already been conquered, and Jinshui Amusement Park is a multi-class realm open to all professions. Though it's rated S-tier, theoretically, its chances of being conquered are higher than those of the night-wanderer-exclusive realms—this long-term outlook clearly indicates a lack of mathematical proficiency," Zhang Yuanqing was scrolling through the comments and sharing his thoughts. "The Night-Wanderer Spirit Realm has encountered an anomaly—this doesn't need me to repeat it. Jinshui Theme Park is a multi-user, transcendent-stage Spirit Realm with the broadest reach; its older version guide has already sold for 300,000 on the black market." Spirit Realm副本 guides are considered "strategic resources," forming one of the official organization's foundational pillars, accumulated through countless official travelers' dedication and perseverance. Zhang Yuanqing had never seen 300,000 in his life. Wang Qian continued sending messages: "I'm in touch with a channel that's actively collecting older guides. As an official organization member, if you can secure an older version, I can help sell it to them at 73 points." "I have!" Seventy points equates to about 210,000—Zhang Yuanqing instinctively replied, then withdrew the message. Wang Qian sent a question mark, expressing his confusion. Zhang Yuanqing: "I have an older version, but I won't sell it." Wang Qian: "Why?" Zhang Yuanqing: "I don't want to make this "Wang Qian didn't push too hard—clearly, the original Supreme Deity comes from a well-off family with a solid moral standard. That's good, because no one wants to deal with someone cold and unyielding, let alone harsh and relentless." " How much would a new version of the Jinshui Theme Park route guide be worth?" Zhang Yuanqing sent a message. "An S-tier spiritual realm dungeon guide is a premium price, but there's no fixed rate—specific amounts can be negotiated with the buyer. However, I suspect that with your current standing, you might not have access to S-tier dungeon guides." S-tier achievements and trials at the Transcendent stage are quite different from one another. Wang Qian: "I have patients now. I'll catch up with you later. If you change your mind, please reach out—I'm currently short on funds." Wang Qian has been running short on money lately. His doctor's salary isn't high, and due to his moral constraints, he's been unable to capitalize on many opportunities for substantial gains. After this casual chat, Zhang Yuanqing remembered the dungeon guide for Jinshui Theme Park that Li Dongze had provided. Exit the chat app, open your email, and download the attachment. [Jinshui Theme Park, Spiritual Realm No.: 6203, Difficulty Level: B, Type: Group-based (Penalty-type)] [Main Objective: Experience two or more park attractions.] "After entering the realm, the spiritual environment will guide you on which attractions to play—options include roller coasters, giant swings, pirate ships, haunted houses, Ferris wheel, and detective puzzle halls... "Most attractions emphasize teamwork, with gameplay involving... "The most dangerous attraction is the Haunted Marriage in the Haunted House, where the ghost bride selects the most handsome male player to be her husband, eliminating that player immediately. Therefore, once you enter the haunted house, keep repeating: 'I'm an ugly duckling!' "When all male players are shouting 'I'm an ugly duckling,' the ghost bride will randomly choose one—then it's all about appearance. Female players are safest and can directly complete this attraction." Zhang Yuanqing carefully reviewed the mechanics of each project. When he saw the spirit marriage event, he thought, "Is it just elimination? This ghost bride isn't as fierce as the one in the trial tasks. Although the older version is only for reference and not binding, it still offers a quick overview of the instance—quite valuable. That's why someone would be willing to pay 300,000 for it. Suddenly, Zhang Yuanqing's face changed, and he quickly swiped through the screen, pulling up the document to the top page. Jinshui Water Park, Spirit Realm No. 6203... Lu Er Ling San?! He stood still, stunned, for a long time. Is this a coincidence? "Does 'Lu Er Ling San' refer to Jinshui Water Park? Does Brother Bing have someone stationed there? No, that can't be." Zhang Yuanqing shook his head. The spirit realm instances are randomly assigned—just that fact makes it illogical. What if I don't end up in Jinshui Water Park? Then Brother Bing's arrangements would be in vain. Unless Brother Bing can predict which spirit realm I'll enter. If my future spiritual realm can be predicted, then my spiritual realm missions wouldn't be random—then my journey into the She Ling tunnel starts to feel deeply unsettling. Zhang Yuanqing suddenly feels a strange tingling in his scalp. 【Introduction of the 6203 Spiritual Realm: One day, an indescribable figure arrived at Jinshui Water Park. To her astonishment, she discovered that after centuries of slumber, the world had come to be filled with such delightful toys. Enthusiastic and delighted, she experienced every attraction and decided not to destroy it. Before leaving, she entrusted the spirits of the park to find a young man named XXXX.】 Indeed, it is Jinshui Water Park—truly Jinshui Water Park… A thousand images of fluttering grasshoppers seemed to race through Zhang Yuanqing’s mind. Without further thought, he swallowed the blue pill and dialed Guan Ya’s phone number. By regulation, he had to report the spiritual realm’s copy to his superiors and colleagues, especially during this sensitive period. The call was answered promptly. Guan Ya chided, “Every young woman whose peaceful dreams are disturbed deserves a sumptuous meal as compensation.” "Tell Shizhang that I'm about to enter the spiritual realm now—the quest is Jinshui Theme Park..." "What?! Your group spiritual realm is Jinshui Theme Park? Hey, Yuan Shi! Hey, hey..." Guan Ya got no reply at all.