"But you don’t need it, you’re already at the top of the social hierarchy. If there was any metaphysical energy, he might have just exhausted all of the luck from his ancestors’ tombs."
"So, cherish your life well. What the poor exchange their lives for, is what you already have."
Although Nissen and Yue Yun’s family backgrounds weren’t great either, undeniably, everything changed once they enrolled in Three Towers Academy.
As for Xiaojin, he was a true Celestial Dragon Person in every sense.
Wen Xishu’s words were actually to make the three of them understand the helplessness of the poor climbing Deceit Tower.
Oyel succeeded by taking risks, but what about those who didn’t make it?
The jar opening continued. Wen Xishu originally planned to open a jar himself, but Lang Haidu and the others decided to let the team open the remaining five jars first.
After some thought, Wen Xishu agreed and decided to wait a bit, meanwhile observing Oyel.
During this process, he discovered something unexpected yet reasonable.
After Oyel returned to his team, Mira immediately followed and kissed him.
"Oyel, your performance was so brave, I didn’t expect you to be able to do this, you are truly the hero of all of us."
"By the way, Oyel, would you be willing to give me the key? Can I go back to the bunker and wait for you?"
Mira assumed Oyel would definitely give it to her.
But Oyel said,
"You’re absolutely safe here. The bunker is still undergoing massive swallowing, it’s not safe for you there."
"Moreover... I’ve already helped you through the danger. No one will ask you to open jars here for a while."
Mira said,
"But I’m not used to being here. After going to the bunker, I’ll head to the third level, where it’s safe."
Oyel said,
"Then... Mira, tell me, if I can guarantee your safety, would you stay here with me? Would you be willing?"
Mira actually knew that she should just say yes. It’s easy to fool such a naïve man.
But she really wanted to go back, so she accidentally told the truth,
"I want to go back... I don’t want to stay here. How could I possibly want to stay in a place like this?"
It was then that Oyel understood.
He could regard all the girl’s refusals as reserved demeanor; he could see his unfruitful pursuits as tests from the girl.
There was a time when Oyel thought that failing to win a girl’s heart wasn’t scary as long as everything was progressing.
He always believed that his relationship with Mira was steadily advancing.
After all, since entering this scenario, Mira had asked him for numerous favors.
Some requests, he felt, were inappropriate even between friends.
For instance, Mira asked him to help her open jars. To Oyel, only people in love had the right to ask such favors.
He thought it was a test, so the brave Oyel agreed directly.
Hence, the highlight of the ten-jars streak occurred.
But now, he realized something — she wanted to enjoy the fruits of his life-risking efforts but was unwilling to stay with him, even though there was no immediate danger anymore.
It wasn’t a test; it was just exploitation.
[So... she never loved me at all.]
Oyel’s floating thoughts emerged.
Wen Xishu originally thought that Oyel had decent potential, just that he shouldn’t fall in love during an apocalypse.
But now, he witnessed a shocking scene.
Even he found it surprising.
Oyel said,
"Sorry, I misjudged. Mira... I didn’t expect you to be such a selfish person."
[What does he mean? What’s this poor guy’s problem? Why was he willing to give me the key just now but not anymore?]
Mira got visibly anxious.
When these floating thoughts appeared, Wen Xishu was genuinely surprised. He didn’t think that Oyel, who appeared to be driven by love, was actually capable of such clarity. He was just a confused participant.
But this person wasn’t stupid at all!
This made Wen Xishu find Oyel even more intriguing.
He enjoyed the unfolding drama.
The remaining people in Lang Haidu’s group opened the next four jars, but what they got turned the previous excitement into complete silent desolation.
One empty jar, two shadows, and a piece of fabric.
Clearly, Oyel’s strategic retreat was the right move.
Fortunately, the one seduced by the fabric to become a servant of the gods was just tied up.
And the people swallowed by the shadows — Bao Longtao ultimately chose to save them. Yes, inspired by Oyel’s actions, Bao Longtao realized he had to save them.
So, no one died, but it did make everyone realize that the move of opening ten jars in succession truly demonstrated the power of fate and shouldn’t be attempted lightly.
In conclusion, the first fourteen jars were thrilling yet safe.
But next, the fifteenth jar, the last jar of Lang Haidu’s group.
They encountered a great problem.
The person opening the jar was an eighteen-year-old young lad named Chang Chuanbo.
Chang Chuanbo was hoping to replicate Oyel’s highlight moment.
But unfortunately, with a bang, the jar shattered...
Wen Xishu and the others all saw something terrifying.
An eye.
It was the first time the organ of the Shoe Woman had been revealed.
At that instant, Wen Xishu was also stunned.
Chang Chuanbo’s eyes were instantly blinded. He covered his eyes in excruciating pain, rolling and flailing on the ground.
Meanwhile, everyone around quickly backed away several steps.
Wen Xishu sighed,
"This is a bit troublesome."
"The left eye of the Shoe Woman. Sorry everyone, it seems the game’s difficulty level might increase."
Wen Xishu began explaining the left eye of the Shoe Woman.
"This eye’s ability makes skirts, waistbands invisible... Even with my high Anti-Magic Value, I can’t see them. Additionally, the person who opens the eye becomes blind."
"Chang Chuanbo, don’t worry. You will regain your sight after leaving this scenario."
"The most troublesome thing is... the left eye of the Shoe Woman can create illusions."
"These illusions can obscure my identification ability."
"From now on... skirts and waistbands will disguise themselves as empty jars, and even I won’t be able to tell who belongs to the opposing faction."
Everyone suddenly panicked.
But Wen Xishu felt that the game had entered the next stage. Moreover, he already had a plan to deal with it.