He and River God were both highly proactive, setting the pace, providing analysis, and maintaining control—clearly the leaders of the team. Now that River God has passed, his next target is certain. On the other hand, Xi Shi said with urgency, "We only have one minute left. Make your decision now—what should we do next? Should we continue closing our eyes, or open them?" Xie Lingxi slightly raised her hand, hesitantly suggesting, "How about we vote?" The Fire Demon spoke up loudly, "I choose to open our eyes. I don't want any more heads rolling into my arms, or our own members being unexpectedly removed. With our eyes open, we still have a chance—perhaps we can even figure out the rules." Xi Shi looked at Zhang Yuanqing with hopeful eyes; seeing him silent, she said, "I also think opening our eyes is better. Closing our eyes feels rather disappointing." Feeling a bit embarrassed as a father, he paused for a few seconds, then said, "I agree..." Xie Lingxi added, "I do too." "The Monkey King realized immediately that his votes had lost all meaning: "I don't see any choice left." What if we open our eyes? If the roller coaster's rule changes, that might be acceptable. But if, as I suspect, it's the evil ones who are killing the others—have you even considered the consequences of opening your eyes? Zhang Yuanqing felt a deep sense of gravity. He nearly wanted to reveal the truth about the double agents within the team, but the Lingjing had given clear cues, requiring him to keep his identity hidden. This was both a protection for the evil ones and for the team leader—after all, this wasn't a real-life game where everyone knew from the start there were wolves to be identified. In this scenario, they needed to find the wolves. The team itself was temporary, formed on the spot—how could they trust anything unless they were told to? Hiding one's identity was clearly a balancing mechanism built into the scenario. To speak out prematurely might trigger a penalty. Yet he couldn't let them go on without a fight, because they simply couldn't afford to lose. I've thought of a solution, though it comes with significant risk... Zhang Yuanqing no longer hesitated, speaking steadily: "Have you considered this possibility—what if, I mean, what if—the rule of closing one's eyes remains unchanged? Have you thought about the consequences? In the first round, only one River God perished. In the next two rounds, there might be two more. At worst, two more deaths. Between total extinction and losing just two people, which do you choose? I don't need to say which." "The realm won’t clearly tell you all the rules, expecting you to follow them step by step—how could something this convenient be that simple? For instance, it may mention forming a team, but it won’t tell you what happens if you don’t. Maybe nothing will happen, or perhaps simply leaving the team means certain death. “I know,” Zhang Yuanqing said slowly. “So I’ll take on this risk—I’ll stay.” He then fixed his gaze firmly on the team members. At this moment, anyone who opposed would be the murderer. “I have no objections.” “I also have no objections.” “Young sir, we really count on you.” “Wang Tai, be careful.” No one objected. The murderer is smarter than I expected… Zhang Yuanqing sighed inwardly, resigned, and unfastened his seatbelt, stepping off the roller coaster. If staying carries risk, then the murderer effectively eliminates two people in this round. With most of the team in agreement, choosing to go with the flow is a wise move—thus, the murderer is indeed quite clever. But for Zhang Yuanqing, staying put came with risks—sitting in the car meant certain death. At that moment, the countdown ended, and a deep thud echoed from the base of the roller coaster as it began to move slowly. Zhang Yuanqing remained taut, alert to potential dangers around him, his eyes sharply fixed on the roller coaster climbing steadily up the incline. Though sound offered no feedback, the visuals certainly could—whenever the killer dared to murder, Zhang would immediately be struck by his long-standing illness, exposing the culprit. He didn’t believe the killer could kill through mere intention, as that defied the principle of balance. After reaching the peak, the roller coaster suddenly plunged downward, making a free-fall descent, and the Xi Shi on board gasped briefly. "Roar-roar-roar…" Under Zhang Yuanqing's watch, the roller coaster raced along the undulating steel tracks, shaped like a dragon, before gradually slowing down and returning to the platform two minutes later. As soon as the roller coaster came to a stop, the team members on board instantly opened their eyes, their faces tense, scanning the space ahead and behind. "No one died this time... No one died this time..." Xi Shi exclaimed with surprise. Everyone else beamed with relief, their tense expressions relaxing. Xie Lingxi blinked her beautiful eyes, smiled gently, and asked, "Have you noticed anything unusual?" The team members immediately turned to Zhang Yuanqing, their eyes full of anticipation. As I expected— the killer wasn't the rules, but the murderer themselves. Zhang Yuanqing said, "I saw nothing at all." He was subtly hinting at his teammates. If the rule of closing one's eyes remained unchanged, then how did He Bo die? Think with your minds. Upon hearing this, the team members fell silent, thoughtful. For the next five minutes, they remained unusually quiet—no conversation, no discussion—then, under Zhang Yuanqing's watchful gaze, completed the third round. "Phew, it's over," Xi Shi said, eager to release her safety belt, and bounced off the roller coaster as if fleeing. Zhang Yuanqing looked at her, waited for the other teammates to board the roller coaster, then smiled happily and said, "It's my turn—everyone, just wait a moment." ... The roller coaster slowed down and came to a stop at the rooftop platform. Zhang Yuanqing unbuckled his safety belt and joined the team members waiting there. Standing on the concrete ground, he suddenly felt a sense of relief mixed with weariness—as though he had survived a near-disaster. After all, they had successfully completed an entertainment activity, with only one teammate lost—within acceptable limits. Come to think of it, they had almost lost everyone. The S-level mission had been incredibly tough. Zhang Yuanqing sighed, feeling drained. When he saw that everyone else also looked weary, he felt a sense of balance. At that moment, Zhang Yuanqing received a voice prompt from the game: 【You have completed the initial mission (Roller Coaster). You have successfully activated the "Heart-Pounding" mission series. The entertainment facilities in this series are: Roller Coaster—Underground Parking Garage—Haunted House (Afterlife Marriage)—Detective Puzzle Hall. Please proceed to the next location within the next half hour.】 Ghost, ghost house... Hearing the voice in his mind, Zhang Yuanqing's face instantly went stiff. Even Shé Lingxi, Xi Shi, the middle-aged man, the fire demon, and the Monkey King saw their smiles fade gradually. The roller coaster was already thrilling—now there's a ghost house in this series! Zhang Yuanqing suddenly turned to the tall, straight-haired young girl. At the same time, another voice echoed in his mind: 【Ping! You've successfully led your team to complete a task. You now have one opportunity to exercise your role as team leader—identify the evil member hidden among your team members. The designated person will be eliminated.】 【If you don't make a choice within thirty seconds, this opportunity will be automatically forfeited.】