After having breakfast, Zhang Yuanqing went to the bathroom to freshen up, then returned to his room, opened his computer, and began writing the guide. From a purely financial standpoint, selling the guide privately would definitely yield the highest return—official bonuses typically range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. However, many intangible benefits are not easily quantifiable in monetary terms, such as achievements. Achievements can unlock official resources, grant access to archival materials, enhance promotion prospects, and facilitate applications for official support—benefits that cannot be purchased with money alone. Moreover, since the official has already provided guides for his two S-tier spiritual realms, it is now only fair that he reciprocates. Zhang Yuanqing's fingers danced rapidly across the keyboard: [Guide for Jinshui Theme Park, No. 6203, Difficulty Level: S, Type: Multi-player Spiritual Realm (Death-based)] [Main storyline of Jinshui Theme Park: Complete two or more park projects.] My first entertainment experience was the roller coaster. The guidebook recommendations remained unchanged—just close your eyes during the ride and you’ll make it through unharmed. Yet in reality, it’s far more complex than imagined; we’ll elaborate on this later. Unlike the previous version, the new theme park has introduced a "series" concept. The roller coaster belongs to the "Heart-Stopping" series, which includes: roller coaster → underground parking garage → haunted house (for a wedding of the afterlife) → detective puzzle hall. The main objective of the underground parking garage experience is to... remember: when evading the car people, all team members should ideally ride together in the same vehicle to minimize time loss. When drawing cards, try to find a lucky player—those with a less fortunate streak should avoid pushing through, as there’s a risk of complete team elimination. The haunted house is the most terrifying scene in the park. It now includes wedding invitations and dowry rituals. Female spirit travelers should pay special attention: when filling out the wedding invitation, please do not select "female" as the gender—otherwise, they will inevitably perish. The dowries are herbal wine, a bridal quilt, gold hairpins, and a weight scale—each corresponding to one of the lingering spirits. The method to resolve them is...] [Note: The dowries constitute a mandatory reduction phase; be vigilant for team members turning against one another.] [Note: During the ghost bride's selection of a husband, the Night-Wanderer spirit will inevitably perish! Personally, I managed to escape beneath the ghost bride's crimson skirt solely due to my natural elegance and distinguished bearing, which captivated the spirit of resentment—this is a gift of nature, beyond human effort. Should you fail to grasp this, do not be alarmed. I have a solution to avoid this fate, and the resolution lies in the second stage, at the underground parking garage...] [The strategy for the Detective's Pavilion is...] [Hidden task at Jinshui Water Park: After observing the entire process of the Detective's Pavilion, you will surely have a clear understanding of the hidden task...] [The mechanism for assigning roles within the episodes remains undetermined at this time, though within this team, there is one individual who embodies evil, yet holds a neutral status. I suspect that the distribution of spies and villains isn't based on profession, but on heart and conviction. After finishing the guide and carefully reviewing it, Zhang Yuanqing sent it to Li Dongze's email. Upon seeing the confirmation message, he immediately thought of one thing: "Xie Lingxi, this tall, bright young lady, must have obtained the older version of the guide—either she's an official staff member or has deep ties to the official side. All it would take is a simple check to confirm my identity, no, my ID." The purpose of using an ID in the Lingjing World is precisely to establish a publicly recognized persona, enabling one to establish credibility and stand out in the Lingjing realm. Therefore, this level of identity is typically not kept confidential. For instance, when Yuan Shishen passed through the Sheli Tunnel, the achievement was widely known among the Wu Xing Alliance and Taiyuan Gate, and everyone regarded Yuan Shishen as a promising talent. But what does that have to do with Zhang Yuanqing? This time, with his successful completion of an S-level mission, the Wu Xing Alliance will likely not conceal his accomplishments—they may even promote his reputation to highlight the organization's strong talent pool Certainly, promotional information regarding the ID will remain at a lower confidentiality level, while real-world-related details will be elevated to a higher security grade. Xie Lingxi only needs to inquire slightly to uncover that her brother Wang Tai is actually a fraud known as "Yuan Shǐ Tian Zun." "If she has an official background, then she'd naturally know—there'd be no issue. I've interacted with official representatives on a regular basis, but only under the identity of Yuan Shǐ Tian Zun." Zhang Yuanqing closed the email interface and opened the official forum on his phone. Suddenly, he came across a deeply surprising post: #Shocked: Jinshui Theme Park has been successfully targeted; the successful participants are none other than this person# Zhang Yuanqing was startled—how could someone have already uncovered me just hours after my return? Upon reading the post, he learned that it actually referred to the River God. Before entering the Spiritual Realm, the River God had formally notified his superiors as required. After a sleepless night of anticipation, the superiors and colleagues were delighted to find that the River God had successfully returned. The local officials were immediately stunned, and the news spread swiftly among the fellow travelers in the region, gaining popularity as if a student from the province had been admitted to a university in the capital. 【Going away is hard: Have you written the guide? Have you finished it? I've already submitted my application using points, but the steward replied that there's no updated guide in the repository.】 【Coming days will be long: Indeed, there's no updated guide. I just went through the repository @Hebo.】 The official travelers were initially thrilled and lavishly praised Hebo of Yancheng Province. But as they continued to praise him, they noticed that the guide hadn't been updated and Hebo hadn't stepped forward to comment—now they were beginning to feel puzzled, and some started questioning the authenticity of the post. 【I'm unwell: Are you spreading rumors just to make a point? Believe me, I'll bring my colleagues and take the high-speed train to Yancheng to knock you all out @Hebo.】 After a series of disputes and complaints, and persistent tagging, Hebo finally appeared to address the situation. [Heaven River Lord: I indeed cleared the Jin-Shui Theme Park, earning a 18% experience boost—quite solid.] [Go Day, Much Sorrow: Oh, the walkthrough? The walkthrough?] It seemed hard to bring himself to say it, and Heaven River Lord remained silent for several minutes before finally responding: [None.] What? Just as the official forum members felt tricked, Heaven River Lord sent another message: [All I did was step in to block a blow, then I died—and that was when I cleared it. So, I have no walkthrough for you. Perhaps you find it hard to believe, but in a S-tier spiritual realm, things don’t usually work this simply. I can only say that this was one of the park’s featured gameplay elements. The specific details, however, I cannot share here. The top player who guided me through the journey—though he may not be an official—should have a complete walkthrough. I can tell you his name.] Heaven River Lord cleared the park while lying down? Who is this person—so kind-hearted, so influential? What kind of person is this? [Go Day, Much Sorrow: Who is it? Tell us ] The one who is most eager among the official travelers recently heading into the Spiritual Realm is Guo Ri Ku Duo. [He Bo: I only know his name is Wang Tai; our interactions have been limited, so I'm not very familiar. ] [Li Dongze: ??? ] [Guan Ya: ??? ] [Qing Teng: ??? ] [White Dragon: ??? ] Others begin to discuss who Wang Tai is, surprised that they've never heard of him before, and attempt to mention him by tagging him—only to find that he actually exists. [Please Call Me Queen: Ah, so it's one of our official staff—great! ] Under the persistent calls of the group, Wang Tai finally appears. [Wang Tai: I don't know, it's not me—don't say that. But I do know who you're referring to—he's Yuan Shǐ Tian Zūn. ] [Guo Ri Ku Duo: Yuan Shǐ Tian Zūn? Such a powerful name—no wonder he's so outstanding. Who exactly is he, though? ] [The Sovereign Has an Illness: That name sounds familiar somehow. 【Bai Long: I know— it's the Night Wandering Spirit who helped clear the Sheli Tunnel, forcibly taken by Li Dongze, that upstart rogue, and now serving as his subordinate. I've already decided to rescue him from his current plight.】 Upon her words, the forum members suddenly recalled the newcomer who had cleared the Sheli Tunnel, a figure who had briefly gained fame just over a month and a half ago. 【Go to the Day with Much Sorrow: Really him? That's excellent— it's one of our official representatives. We're most concerned about wild realm travelers completing the quest, and then the folks from Taimei Sect.】 Because only when our own people complete the journey can we achieve the lowest cost for our own route, which differs from others' routes. 【Call Me Queen: Yes, it's him. He's also a Night Wandering Spirit. Fortunately, we recruited him into our Wuxing Alliance. Oh, I just remembered—a phrase that's been gaining popularity on the Taimei Sect's forum lately: "Brave Elder Sun is simply clueless!"】 】 【Heavenly Sovereign Yuan Shi: So his name is Yuan Shi...】 【My illness: Then this young man—no, this elder brother—has cleared two S-rank spiritual realms already?】 Such a figure may well rise as a bright new star in the Five Elements Alliance in the near future. Let go of Brother Sun, no—let go of Captain Yuan—Sun will beat him to death. Zhang Yuan withdrew contentedly from the forum, put away his phone, pushed back his chair, and walked over to lock the door from the outside. Then he opened his drawer and took out the King Cat speaker. This item, though, cannot be stored in the inventory—it must be carried at all times. After returning, he had placed it inside the drawer. “Brother Bing said he left everything recorded in the King Cat speaker, and indeed, this item has recording capabilities—verified during our time in the haunted house. Therefore, to know what Brother Bing left behind, we must have the speaker speak for itself…” Zhang Yuan held the sleek black metallic speaker in his hands, lost in thought. The King Cat speaker has only two buttons—one drum sound and one suona—two voices that are quite magical and cannot be tested in a residential building, or else they would affect the innocent residents. Moreover, even if you press the buttons, you often won’t receive any information. "When it reveals information within the spirit house, it does so automatically—back then, I didn’t press any buttons. So now, if I want information from the King Cat speaker, I’ll have to rely on chance?" Zhang Yuanqing furrowed his brows, thinking deeply. Suddenly, he remembered that this seemingly ordinary prop had shown a sense of survival instinct entirely unexpected of a mere prop when facing the ghost bride. "Yes, the prop contains the soul of the King Cat, just like the red slippers—it's a prop with its own thoughts, and a prop with thoughts can communicate." With this realization, Zhang Yuanqing cleared his throat: "King Cat, from now on, you’ll be staying with me. You’ll have fine food and delicious meals, and a wonderful life ahead. I’d like to ask you to help me with something—do you have any records about the Lord of Magic?" He had originally intended to mention Bingge, but King Cat was surely unaware of who Bingge referred to, and he himself didn’t know Bingge’s Lingjing ID. The sleek, black metallic speaker remained completely unresponsive. "Isn’t it supposed to be a courtesy? Why not serve the penalty instead?" The speaker still showed no reaction. After several attempts to persuade it, Zhang Yuanqing grew furious and tossed it into the trash can, then unfastened his belt: "Very well! If you’re unkind, then I shall be unkind too—enjoy the broth of a young boy’s purity!" Just as he was about to pull out his Sea-Anchor to clear the sea eye, the captive King Cat speaker emitted a faint, crackling hum. There was something going on! Zhang Yuanqing felt a surge of excitement. At that very moment, an odd audio segment filled the room: "Ah… ah-ah… um… um… ah… please be gentle…" The soft, languid voice of a woman and the deep, heavy breaths of a man echoed throughout the space, enveloped in surround sound. What on earth was happening? Zhang Yuanqing’s face went blank, and a series of question marks flashed through his mind Immediately afterward, the door of the bedroom was fiercely rapped, and Grandma's furious outburst echoed: "Zhang Yuanqing, what are you doing inside! Your voice has reached the lower floor—do you not care about your dignity? Open the door, or I'll kill you right now!" Grandma, hear me out! Zhang Yuanqing, utterly defeated, reached out toward the door, grasping weakly as if trying to reclaim the亲情 he had lost. Oh, right—the Night-Wanderer skill can eliminate all noise. He quickly bent down, picked up the Cat King speaker from the trash can, and entered the Night-Wanderer state. The ethereal power of the Yin surged and exploded, enveloping him, and Zhang Yuanqing's form was abruptly erased. At once, the soft melodies faded from the room, lingering only in his ears. Grandma persisted in knocking firmly at the door for a long time, only to see the sound cease and her grandson appear lifeless—then she tossed a sharp remark and left. "Wait until you come out to deal with you." "Phew—Zhang Yuanqing exhaled in relief, and at that moment, with the man's low growl, all the sounds ceased. A few seconds later, a young yet hoarse voice spoke: "I've slept with so many women, but none of them have been as comfortable as the ladies from your Beauty Goddess Association. Truly, you've mastered the art of love and desire." Then, a soft, sweet voice—slightly husky—responded: "Your Majesty, it's a true honor to serve you, Betty. When will you leave this country and join me to meet the President? The President has always wanted to meet you." The woman's accent was a bit awkward, as if she were a foreigner. Hearing this, Zhang Yuanqing was momentarily stunned. The melodic, languid sounds he had just heard weren't just a prank by the King's sound system—they were a real conversation between the Magician King and a foreign woman. Zhang Yuanqing perked up, leaned forward, and listened intently to what came next.