Xie Shaoning’s finishing blow came late but strong: “Serves you right for running off and causing trouble, you ungrateful little wolf. You had the right answer right in front of you and couldn’t even copy it—really, you’re even more naive than I was back then.”
With the air of someone who had been through it all, Comrade Little Xie wore a mix of smugness and nostalgia, remembering the arrogant, cocky, and foolish version of himself. He couldn't help but flip his bangs again, a confident half-smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Jinwen Xingmangyue nearly choked on his water. “Xie, that’s enough. I can’t take it anymore.”
“Oh, I get it. Silence is golden, right? I mustn’t be too cheesy…”
In just a few brief moments, more monsters gathered around. The two groups swiftly swapped positions again, and Qi Xu set off with the Endless Longevity trio once more.
Shadowkill finally understood: the team had split into two groups, alternating actions while carrying all the energy cores.
Good grief. This plan only worked because the team had the Invincible Whirlwind. If any other leader had been in charge, this method would never have been feasible. The ones left behind would never have felt safe or agreed to let the other group take control of all the energy cores—no way in hell.
Shadowkill blinked, then asked curiously, “And the Invincible Whirlwind? She just went out and ran a lap, why is she going again?”
The other three gave him a silent look. Wang Buyu didn’t want to talk. Wolf Warrior 005 looked down on him and didn’t bother engaging. It was Cheese Foam who turned to the camera and explained again.
“Boss Whirlwind is just too strong. The rest of us mere mortals are on a whole different level. We’re all exhausted, but she still feels she can push through to the end. I wanna be the boss too. But if I could follow the Invincible Whirlwind, I’d gladly accept not being the boss. That’s the charm of a true leader!”
Shadowkill fell silent, leaning back to recover his wounds, thinking maybe he shouldn’t be so weak. Yet, in the final ten hours, he never fought again, surviving only thanks to others’ protection.
Just then, the light screen announcement rang out.
[Player Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy has died. All players must now vote. If more than half agree, the player can be successfully revived.]
“Amitabha. I wonder where the Invincible Whirlwind and her companions are now; there’s no way to persuade everyone. We may not succeed in reviving Brother Instant Noodle…”
Master Huixin bowed his head in sorrow, reciting sutras, his whole body drenched in grief so genuine that HandsomeBoyMe188 and Subway Line 5 almost thought they were hallucinating.
But once they snapped out of it, they stood stiff and quiet, not daring to utter a word. No one knew better than them how Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy had died.
When they glanced at the live comments, a chill shot up from their feet.
“Master is too kind.” / “Ah, don’t blame yourself, Master. It’s not your fault.” / “Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy had it coming.” / “She tried to screw Master over, and he still wants to save her?” / “Wow, if I had to pick a teammate from these twelve, I’d choose Master…”
Countless messages like this poured in.
Master Huixin had killed Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy right in front of everyone—and walked away clean!
Now, with just a simple show of guilt and self-blame, he earned the sympathy and understanding of so many players across the server. HandsomeBoyMe188 and Subway Line 5 were completely rattled.
They only regretted not sticking with Invincible Whirlwind when the team split. Sure, she was a bit authoritarian and dominant.
But she said what she meant—consistent inside and out. Not like this monk, half Buddha, half demon, with his sudden mood swings, a gentle face and a sharp, murderous look that didn’t match…
After the announcement, a voting button appeared in front of all eleven players.
Master Huixin cast his vote for revival first. Then, with a benevolent expression, he spoke to HandsomeBoyMe188 and Subway Line 5:
“Brothers, although Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy was at odds with us, often bickering and fighting, this is still a life. I hope you can show compassion and choose revival, giving her a chance to return to the right path.”
Master Huixin pressed his palms together, prayer beads gently twisting between his fingers, his eyes fixed on the body of Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy. His gaze was sincere, his hope palpable, his face filled with pity.
HandsomeBoyMe188 and Subway Line 5 were completely baffled.
What the heck? What’s the riddle here? Save her or not? Didn’t you kill her yourself? So what if you did? She started it—over and over again, trying to scheme and take advantage.
She deserved to die.
But how do you explain this insane shift? Now he’s acting all holy, telling us to vote for revival—what does that mean?
The two confused guys exchanged looks for a while, thinking it was some kind of test from Master Huixin.
Just as they reached for the reject button, Master Huixin shook his head. “Amitabha. Life is precious. Consider it carefully.”
So they placed their fingers on the revive button instead. Seeing Master Huixin didn’t object again, they exhaled and pressed it in relief.
People say a woman’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. They’d never met a monk. A monk’s heart was even trickier than a needle!
Qi Xu was taken aback. He could have imagined Master dying, but never Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy. She was the type to bolt the moment danger appeared.
That’s why Qi Xu guessed that after being rejected, 99.9% of her, she would have gone back to find Master Huixin.
Endless Longevity was equally stunned, eyes darting. “Boss, what do you say? To save or not?”
Comrade Little Xie crossed his arms: “If I save her, I’m nothing.”
“Save!” Qi Xu said, hitting the “Revive” button without hesitation.
Xie Shaoning’s face immediately darkened. “Then fine, I’m nothing.”
With that, he irritably pressed the revive button too.
Endless Longevity and Jinwen Xingmangyue were holding in laughter, their stomachs aching, but they moved just as quickly, following suit to revive Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy.
What came next was bizarre…
Instant Noodle Hair Flower Fairy’s lifeless body suddenly regained vital signs. The many gaping wounds, almost torn open by monsters, healed rapidly.
But her face twisted in pain. HandsomeBoyMe188 understood—knew it well. It was like someone was relentless tearing and stitching the wounds back together, the agony making even the soul tremble.
Still, being alive was worth everything.
One thing was curious: even the Invincible Whirlwind’s group had voted for revival!
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