"Although I can explore and can reluctantly interpret some items, it cannot be ruled out that my neighbors are indeed very important."
"If I only do exploratory work, it might lead to information blind spots."
Wen Xishu’s logic was very clear, and Wen Xiangge found it quite sensible:
"As expected of someone whose ID shares the same name as my lord, you make very good points. I agree."
"I agree too."
"Agreed."
"Agreed."
The other three also expressed their stance.
Wen Xishu continued:
"So let’s first draft an order. First of all, let’s clear one point, since initiating a meeting requires action points and everyone has action points, there is no waste in the team."
"Even if someone does nothing but initiates meetings, his value is still important. Agreed?"
Wen Xiangge was very moved:
"Ah Shu, you are truly the backbone of our Xishu Divine Teaching! Such words that promote unity, make sure to speak them often!"
Tsk, if you team up with Sha Ruijing, your conversations could definitely be included in the moral education textbooks.
Wen Xishu was still satisfied with Wen Xiangge’s perspective; logically speaking, as the Venerable Wen referred by others, he should have been the leader. But Wen Xishu’s current actions suggested a bit of power seizure.
Yet Wen Xiangge felt no sense of offense, and even agreed with Wen Xishu completely.
Wen Xishu continued:
"Today, we’ll first unify our conversations with neighbors, then tomorrow we’ll make additional stratifications based on the usefulness of the gathered information."
"Finally, I’d like to ask everyone about their task descriptions."
Wen Xiangge cooperatively said:
"Before the apocalypse arrives, some people without the ability to evolve have also sensed something..."
His description was mostly similar to Wen Xishu’s. The other three also reported no differences in their task descriptions.
However, Wen Xishu noticed that Wen Xiangge’s description differed somewhat from his own task description.
Wen Xiangge’s task description lacked the beginning and end parts. Wen Xishu realized those parts were exclusively his tasks—
You gradually discover that after a certain time node, the apocalypse will arrive. You also find out that a small number of people are changing, while most people remain unaware.
Combining others’ task descriptions and the final word—demon. Wen Xishu already had an initial analysis of this task.
"Everyone, pay attention to this sentence. Before the apocalypse arrives, some people without the ability to evolve sensed something."
"This means that there are people in this world with the ability to evolve, they are likely the monsters in Slaughter Tower and Deceit Tower."
"But some ordinary people also sensed the coming apocalypse."
"Now, think about it. This building, funded by one of Jicheng’s top financial groups, charges a very low rent."
"Consider this carefully, that staff member said we are the lucky ones, because Jicheng is extremely valuable, and because the building boasts high-quality configurations and low rent, many people would want to move in."
"This implies that we were screened in. Including the seven families that are going to die, they also went through the screening. This screening likely carries some specific traits instead of being random."
"By carefully analyzing the task, we can draw a conclusion—"
"The apocalypse is imminent; there are many anomalies, many abnormal people, no matter how wealthy you are, when the apocalypse arrives and the world order collapses, you will just be a piece of meat divided by monsters."
"To survive the apocalypse, if you are super-rich... after knowing some inexplicable anomalies, you suddenly decide to lavishly build a building that houses seven carefully chosen people..."
"These seven carefully chosen people will all die."
"What do you think this resembles?"
Ah Miao, Xiaowu, and Wu Xiangjiao didn’t respond; they were still somewhat bewildered. But Wen Xiangge, as the head of the church, as the Venerable of Xishu Divine Teaching...
He thought of such behavior, which aligned with some cult practices. Wen Xiangge trembled and said:
"This... could it be... a sacrifice?"
Wen Xishu nodded:
"Correct. The reason I’m saying this is to hope everyone understands, we need to find out the anomalies of these seven families."
"Interact with the neighbors, ask them about perceived anomalies as much as possible and avoid idle chat."
"Determine the commonalities of these seven families, we might be able to prevent their deaths and stop the sacrifice."
Wen Xiangge lamented:
"Ah Shu, you absolutely should be the High Priest of our Xishu Divine Teaching! You are the future of Xishu Divine Teaching!"
Xiaowu also said:
"Although I didn’t think of these at all, you make very good points."
Ah Miao nodded:
"Got it. You are right; we’ll follow your lead."
Wu Xiangjiao said:
"Time is short. Shall we start now?"
Wen Xishu thought for a moment, found he had nothing to add, and ended the meeting.
Up until now, Wen Xishu had 95 action points left, he could choose to explore the house again or interact with neighbors.
Wen Xishu decided to do the house exploration later.
He decisively walked to the door, and when he touched the doorknob, a prompt with two options appeared in his mind.
[You are about to step out of the door, it seems you have some clues, you decide to do something?]
[1: Explore Miracle Apartment Building: Consume 50 action points.]
[2: Interact with neighbors: Consume 50 action points.]