Wang Ying said:
"From now on, if we encounter any difficulties, just say it. If I can help, I absolutely will not refuse. We have already lost a teammate, let’s try not to have any more sacrifices!"
Wang Ying’s words were very sincere, a stark contrast to his previous attitude of "I’m the captain, so don’t talk."
Wen Xishu knew the reason behind Wang Ying’s change in attitude. He didn’t mind. After all, the situation demanded it. It’s good to know when to bend.
But it wasn’t the attitude he was focused on.
Unlike the previous stages, such as the parrot cage stage, Wen Xishu didn’t mind others winning effortlessly because the survival logic was different. As long as one person did the right thing, everyone would proceed to the next stage without risk.
But this time was different. There was no concept of right or wrong. No matter how well-suited your items are for battle, no one could guarantee winning the survival challenge.
When Wen Xishu got the handle, he wasn’t entirely sure either. In other words, every time they identified an item, it was with the resolve to risk their lives.
If others didn’t put in the effort and expected to win effortlessly, that would be too much.
Because of Wen Xishu’s words, Zheng Zai was also somewhat wary of Wang Ying and his group.
But Wen Xishu still said:
"Don’t worry, Captain Wang, I will."
Wen Xishu headed to room 4-8, which was originally being searched by Wang Ying. But since Wang Ying went towards 4-9, Wen Xishu went to 4-8.
Wen Xishu wasn’t planning to miss any items.
Wang Ying actually had his own little scheme. Given the current situation, the other party likely had some kind of intelligence unknown to him, mainly reflected in interpreting the items.
Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so smooth. Of course, the other party was also very daring. Wang Ying had to admit, Wen Xishu might be even more abnormal than that guy named Tong Ming.
Zheng Zai was also unusual, his teeth could be described as sharp, no wonder he needed to wear an iron muzzle.
If they were just weaklings, it wouldn’t matter. He could forcibly interrogate them to make them reveal the method of identifying the items.
But now he really wasn’t confident he could defeat these two.
If backstabbing wasn’t an option, he’d have to proceed honestly by the rules and find a way to explore the next stage.
So far, there had been no rule hinting whether individuals or teams had a fixed quota for identifying items.
What if there was?
So Wang Ying couldn’t say anything for now, he had to keep searching for items with a determined face.
Unconsciously, they had reached Level 4 in the stages, and the monsters would only get stronger, making his scalp tingle.
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Room 4-8 finally satisfied Wen Xishu.
The item to be identified in this room was a radio. This item didn’t seem like it could be used for fighting.
But this room had been inhabited by a patient. Like room 4-1, it had a sickbed and bedding. The bedside table also held additional information.
It was a small note.
Zheng Zai asked curiously:
"Bro, does this note need to be identified too?"
Wen Xishu shook his head:
"This involves something else. So far, we haven’t found anything related to the ’plot.’"
"Deceit Tower looks like a survival game, but in fact, there’s a story behind every game."
"Finding this story is actually more necessary than identifying the items."
Zheng Zai asked:
"What’s on the note?"
Wen Xishu unfolded the note. This was his second note; the first one depicted a girl tied up with her hands bound and eyes covered.
This note depicted an old lady with her ears perked up and a smile on her face.
And on the radio, there was indeed a picture of an ear.
Zheng Zai didn’t understand, so Wen Xishu said:
"Seems like it’s related to the senses?"