Designate the killer, eliminate... Zhang Yuanqing listened to the prompt in his ears, remaining composed on the surface while suddenly understanding everything. He had always found it strange that the quest assigned him the role of team leader, yet kept it secret, refusing to expose any double agents—what purpose did such a team leader role serve? Now it made sense: the power of a team leader was precisely what mattered here. "My role grants me the power to eliminate, and the malevolent ones must likewise possess similar abilities—hence the mysterious circumstances surrounding the River God's death. But my power only comes into effect after completing the mission. The killer must also activate their ability, and that too must come with conditions—what are those conditions? It can't simply be given to him for free." Zhang Yuanqing quickly thought through the matter. "I've reviewed the footage from the moment I entered the quest, and found no anomalies. The condition triggering the elimination power must be subtle, something only he himself knows." Who should he choose to cut down? Zhang Yuanqing's mind was buzzing with activity. He quickly zeroed in on three figures: Xie Lingxi, the Fire Demon, and Xi Shi. Among these three, he most wanted to target the black-and-brown-haired, straight-haired young lady. Though she was a delicate, charming beauty—truly endearing—when he heard that one of the subsequent attractions included a haunted house, Zhang Yuanqing had indeed found himself momentarily eager to eliminate her. Yet this was only a fleeting impulse. "The original guide didn't mention any series of experiences—there was no such reference. This must have emerged as a result of the recent difficulty adjustments at Jinshui Theme Park. Xie Lingxi likely isn't aware of this change. Given the S-level difficulty of the spiritual realm, perhaps no matter which entertainment facilities we choose, we'll inevitably end up in the haunted house—there's no way around it—only the order in which we visit the haunted houses might vary." "Currently, we have too little information. It's nearly impossible to identify the villainous figures. We'll have to rely half on deduction and half on intuition. The outcome is uncertain. If we make a mistake and misidentify someone, we'll lose a valuable team member "Yet if I do nothing, the next one to fall for sure will be me—perhaps even the killer will be revealed by luck." For a moment, caught between two choices, unsure whether to go on a bold instinct-driven adventure or to stay steady and observe more closely. Both options carry their own risks. Since as the team leader I can't make a decision, what must be going through the mind of the traitor—this very villain—right now? Zhang Yuanqing decided to approach the situation from a different angle: "His hidden mission is likely to kill someone, though it's not certain whether he knows the team leader's existence—so let's set that aside for now. When I said I didn't observe any anomalies and that the closed-eye strategy remains unchanged, that's a clear hint. The killer isn't stupid—he must realize that I'm 'suspecting' a traitor among the team. Therefore, he will act cautiously and seek the right moment to eliminate me. The timing of that opportunity is crucial." "The role identity is a hidden task, not the main storyline—especially since the killer would have to act quickly, thereby increasing their own risks in subsequent tasks." Golden Water Theme Park is rated S-level, and Zhang Yuanqing doesn't believe the evil assailant's objective is merely to reduce the team size. If it were that simple, it wouldn't be S-level. Continuing along this line of thought: "Once realizing that no matter how hard he tries, he can't avoid the terrifying supernatural tasks, the killer wouldn't be likely to kill frequently, as he would need teammates, willing sacrifices, and someone who demonstrates competence—someone like me." "Therefore, the timing of my murder should be after completing the haunted house, or during the process itself." "Yes, these are all my current hypotheses, still awaiting verification. Perfect opportunity to test this hypothesis with the underground parking garage. There are still thirty minutes until the next task—ideal time to conduct another assessment." With this clarity, Zhang Yuanqing decides to step down from his position as team leader this time. … "Gosh, it's still impossible to escape the haunted house at the end!" On the plaza, the fire demon, receiving the spiritual realm prompt, felt his composure crumbling. He glared fiercely at the graceful young girl: "By the gods, I'm going to die under your feet!" Shu Xingxi pouted, her voice full of regret: "I really didn't want to. I didn't even know the S-tier spiritual realm would turn out this way. I've never been here before..." The fire demon, frustrated, tugged at his fiery hair, muttering: "I should have listened to you and followed your wild ideas from the start! Now what? The haunted house must be incredibly dangerous. What was the original guide? I think we should all discuss this together." Shu Xingxi shook her head: "I... I don't know. There are so many attractions in the amusement park—I only remember a few." "Don't you think I'd believe that? Are you trying to treat me like a three-year-old!" the fire demon stormed. "Why are you so angry with me?" Shu Xingxi blinked, her eyes glistening with tears. She looked about seventeen or eighteen, probably still a high school student, visibly distressed and helpless, as if she were about to cry. "Enough!" Facing the earnest, down-to-earth middle-aged man, who rarely took the initiative, she suddenly stepped forward to calm the argument between them. With a calm gaze, he looked at the fire demon and said, "No one can truly understand the park after the changes in difficulty. This isn't her fault. Moreover, the choice of the roller coaster was the result of a unanimous vote by everyone." The man's reasoning was sound, yet the fire demon, now incensed, refused to listen, glaring at him with growing anger. "What's it to you? I'm speaking—what do you want here, standing around pretending to be a good guy?" "I'm not pretending to be a good guy—I just want you to shut up. If you won't, I'll help you!" A flash of irritation passed briefly through the middle-aged man's eyes. Seeing this, Zhang Yuanqing realized it was time for him to step in and stepped forward, positioning himself between the two, smiling gently. "Calm down, calm down. If we keep shouting like this, we'll miss the half-hour mark." Uncle, give me a favor—once I've cleared the Golden Water Theme Park, I'll treat you to a drink. Fire Brother, once you leave the Lingjing realm, just find me. I'm from Yangcheng, and Yangcheng's white-cut chicken is the best—delicate, tender, and very moist. With that light-hearted banter and cheerful tone, he managed to ease the tense atmosphere. Fire Demon and the middle-aged man both yielded, letting the matter drop. The six of them followed the signs, stepping out of the square and weaving through the dazzling lights of the theme park. A cool breeze gently blew, and the black sky stretched like an endless black swan's curtain, without any stars or moon. The park's dreamy, radiant lights were the only source of illumination in this world. Empty roller coasters roared past on their tracks; the big swing and the pirate ships kept swaying back and forth; the carousel turned slowly to the rhythm of joyful music. Meanwhile, the self-driving bumper cars dashed around the grounds, colliding with one another. The atmosphere suddenly shifted from dreamy and fairy-tale-like to eerie... Throughout the journey, no one spoke. The team members remained profoundly silent and stiff, each maintaining a comfortable yet distant distance—neither drawing close nor drifting apart. Clearly, they had picked up on my subtle hints and were now beginning to doubt He Bo's death. I would have to probe one by one, and honestly, it's quite troublesome not to reveal my identity. Zhang Yuanqing didn't particularly care whether his role as team leader would be guessed. After all, it wasn't that important. Once the evil forces found a suitable opportunity, they would be the first to target him—without hesitation. He briskly approached Xie Lingxi and said, "Lingxi, are you a high school student? Where are you from?" "I'm from Jiangnan Province. Wang Tai, I'm in my third year of high school." "That's quite coincidental. I'm a student at Jiangnan University. Why don't we exchange phone numbers? After we pass through the Jinshui Theme Park, I can tutor you personally—offering one-on-one instruction." "Great, great." "Do you have a boyfriend?" "Why do you ask that?" "If you have a boyfriend, it would be inconvenient for me to give you private lessons." "Oh? Why would that be?" ... "Miss Xi Shi, what do you do for a living?" "Miss, I'm a nurse." A nurse? The kind who wears a uniform and gives injections... Zhang Yuanqing nodded with deep admiration. "I hold the nurses in the highest regard—their grace and dedication." Miss Xi Shi looked at him with a soft, alluring gaze, her voice slightly teasing. "Actually, I don't need to be so reverent. I prefer men who are wild and a bit rough—men who can fully dominate me." Zhang Yuan清 paused, then smiled warmly. "I'd love to share a bed with you sometime." ... Zhang Yuanqing then moved on to the man who felt "ashamed to be a father," chatting casually. "Uncle, do you have a daughter?" The middle-aged man narrowed his eyes and nodded. "Is your relationship with your daughter really strained?" The middle-aged man's sincere face instantly darkened, his voice cold and clear. "It has nothing to do with you." "Sorry, sorry..." Wang Tai and his brothers—I think you're the most trustworthy among this group. "Thank you so much, Hao Brother—I also feel you're the most reliable." ... Finally, Zhang Yuqing approached the energetic young man wearing bean-buffalo shoes and a slim pants suit, saying, "Great Sage, may I have a moment alone with you?" The Great Sage, lingering one last glance at Xie Lingxi, followed Zhang Yuqing to a quieter spot. "What's on your mind?" he asked, his eyes attentive toward this socially adept young man. "How do you think these two girls are?" Zhang Yuqing said with a smile. The Great Sage glanced at Xie Lingxi: "She's beautiful, with a well-rounded posterior—just a bit smaller bust." Then he looked at Xi Shi: "She has a great bust and a round backside—just doesn't seem to engage much." As for Hao Mo and the middle-aged man, the Great Sage finds the former impatient and hard to get along with, so he tends to keep a respectful distance. The latter is quiet, but occasionally offers excellent insights. Suddenly, Zhang Yuqing whispered: "If I were to pass away, you'd do "The Monkey King was stunned, his eyes slightly opened, instinctively opening his mouth before quickly closing it again, his face becoming alert and cautious. ... Ten minutes later, the group arrived at the underground parking garage on the west side of the amusement park and stopped at the slope entrance. Through the downward slope, they saw bright lights shining inside the garage, with several dusty cars neatly arranged. The garage was utterly silent. Zhang Yuanqing turned to Xie Lingxi, on behalf of the group, asking: "What's the strategy for this stage?"