The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1365 831: Niu Ma: Tonight I'm Sleeping With You

"Proceed."

Liu Zheng instructed.

"Understood. Once the body is fully restored, a clearance evaluation will commence, followed by the distribution of clearance rewards," Xia Kai explained.

"How many tiers are there in the clearance evaluation?" he inquired.

"The standard evaluation grades, from highest to lowest, are S, A, B, C, and D. SS and SSS are reserved for Epic Level instances," Xia Kai stated. "Additionally, there's an E-level evaluation. Players who narrowly miss the clearance conditions but force their way through using special items receive this E-level grade. E-level evaluations yield no clearance rewards."

"And what about instance difficulty levels?"

"Instance difficulties are categorized from highest to lowest as Hell, Epic, Nightmare, Normal, and Beginner. The toughest instance I've conquered previously was Nightmare; this time, I bypassed Epic and went straight for Hell," Xia Kai confessed with a wry smile.

"Hmm..."

Liu Zheng took a swig of his beer.

A gut feeling told him that Xia Kai's entanglement with Metropolis was undeniably linked to him.

"Continue."

"Yes. After rewards are issued, you'll be notified of the commencement time for the subsequent mission. Afterward, you'll be returned to your designated room. Within your room, you can opt to return to the real world or remain," Xia Kai elaborated.

"Can everything obtained in Hell's Game be retained when returning to the real world?" Liu Zheng asked.

"That depends on the information. Certain items or abilities can be retained, while others cannot. Hell's Game has not detailed the specific mechanics, and players haven't fully deciphered them either. It’s primarily connected to the world's power level and the system's rules," Xia Kai explained. "For instance, if a player's world operates on a non-magical basis, their body attributes might be suppressed to just slightly surpass the strongest ordinary individuals, and Extraordinary Items along with Extraordinary Abilities would be rendered unusable."

"Quite the safeguard. It's almost as if Hell's Game acts as a world ecological protector," Liu Zheng remarked, a trace of sarcasm lacing his tone.

"Various theories exist regarding the 'why.' Some suggest it's to forestall backlash from world rules, while others believe it's to avoid attracting the attention of formidable native powerhouses. Every sort of conjecture is out there. The genuine reason, however, remains known only to Hell's Game," Xia Kai shrugged.

"Hmm. Have you returned to the real world yourself?" Liu Zheng inquired.

"Only once, after clearing the Beginner instance, to pay my respects to my parents and mentor. I haven't returned since. It's better not to revisit a place tinged with sadness; it's far more enjoyable to frequent the Player Marketplace. The players there are a colourful bunch, each with their own dazzling way of speaking; I genuinely appreciate it," Xia Kai responded.

"What exactly is the Player Marketplace?" he probed.

"Upon exiting your room, you enter the Player Marketplace. This area boasts numerous functional and recreational facilities designed to cater to players' needs," Xia Kai said. "Within the marketplace or its facilities, you'll encounter other players, though the selection is random. Nevertheless, statistics indicate the highest probability of encountering players from the same instance, irrespective of whether they were allies or adversaries."

"What if you run into an enemy? Won't there be fights?"

"That doesn't happen. Aside from the arena, players are prohibited from attacking one another. Even in the arena, both parties must consent to the duel," Xia Kai clarified.

"Oh, proceed."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"Right. If players wish to set up a stall, they can formally request permission from the system, which will then assign them a designated stall area. You can either remain at your stall or inform the system of your temporary absence, and it will secure your stall for you. Should a potential buyer arrive while you're away, they can request the system to notify you of their presence," Xia Kai explained.

"Does setting up a stall incur a fee?"

"One Game Coin, purely symbolic," Xia Kai replied.

"I see. You've certainly accumulated a wealth of information." Liu Zheng offered his praise.

"Hehe, I've always been brimming with curiosity since childhood. My mentor once lamented that when I first joined the lab, I had already discovered the home addresses of other lab members before we even began the project commenced. But rest assured, I'm incredibly discreet; I never divulge what shouldn't be spoken of," Xia Kai demonstrated by making a zipping motion across his lips.

"I have nothing that cannot be discussed,"

He was accustomed to a solitary existence, unburdened by attachments; no one could leverage anything against him.

Naturally, given Xia Kai's assertion, it would be prudent for him to uphold his word.

Failure to do so would imply not only a loose tongue but also a penchant for falsehoods on Xia Kai's part, a situation Liu Zheng would address by promptly adding him to his blacklist.

Just as Liu Zheng was preparing to delve deeper into inquiries about Hell's Game, his phone abruptly began to ring.

His phone rang, and the caller ID displayed Wang Manni's name.

"What's up?"

He answered the call, posing the question.

"Mr. Deliveryman, the individual has been successfully escorted to the company premises."

Wang Manni informed him.

"Really? Since when did your company's security become so formidable?"

Liu Zheng expressed a slight astonishment.

Had Green Shade Company possessed such robust security in the past, he surely would not have managed to explode the eleventh floor, let alone breach the company's entrance.

"It's because of you that the company resolved to enhance its security measures. Furthermore, prompted by your latest warning, they invested significantly in hiring a specialized expert team for this particular transportation."

Wang Manni elaborated.

"Ah, I comprehend. There's no need for excessive gratitude; as a shareholder of this company, it is my responsibility to offer it a little nudge now and then."

Liu Zheng stated with sincerity.

"Hehe."

Wang Manni muffled her laughter behind her hand.

"When may I expect the funds?"

He inquired.

Lately, he had been experiencing a period of extravagant spending without any corresponding income, leaving him feeling rather short on cash.

"At your convenience. If you require it presently, I can have the money delivered to you immediately."