Chapter 935: High Mountain’s Arrangement and Challenge

After bidding farewell to Shen Bingmiao, Lin Yu arrived at the restaurant High Mountain had reserved.

Just from the decor, it was clear this place was no low-grade establishment. This restaurant was definitely not the kind of place High Mountain frequented regularly, contrary to what he'd said.

This place was way too business-oriented!

It wasn't quite lavish, but it was the sort of relatively upscale restaurant that ordinary people wouldn't consider unless it was for a kid's school celebration banquet or an elder's milestone birthday.

After giving High Mountain's reservation information, the waiter guided Lin Yu to an elegant little private room.

Pushing open the door, he found High Mountain and Fu Luo already seated.

"May, or should I say Captain Director now!"

High Mountain stood to welcome him, and Lin Yu replied with a smile, "You're always teasing me. Just call me Xiao Lin."

Fu Luo stepped forward and patted Lin Yu's shoulder. "Old Lin, ever since the Land of Certain Death, you're a big celebrity now!"

"Celebrity or not, I'd say your name, Fu Luo, is the one that really rings loud," Lin Yu said. "Old Yao is completely fine now. He told me... you went all out on Misty Islands too. It's just that the Marauders had a nasty Third Tier bastard on their side."

Fu Luo's expression dimmed, and he said guiltily, "Ah, as long as Old Yao is okay... I'm still too weak."

"You did everything you could. That Third Tier was probably a top expert even among the Marauders," Lin Yu said in a low voice. "But it doesn't matter. Once I run into him, I'll take care of him."

Although Lin Yu was only Second Tier, neither Fu Luo nor High Mountain felt he was bragging or just talking tough.

True, Lin Yu's direct combat strength might still be inferior to Nineteen's... but his rate of growth had always been astonishing.

"Seems like the Tycoon already taught him a lesson," High Mountain said. "I saw the report. He apparently got beaten pretty badly."

Lin Yu nodded. "The Tycoon is a pretty decent guy too. Old Yao is lucky to have a boss like that and to be running with him."

"But... since Nineteen didn't die, next time I run into him, I'm still going to take him down a peg."

As Lin Yu spoke, High Mountain took a sip of tea and laughed as well. "Then you'd better hurry up, Brother Lin, because next time I run into him, I won't hold back either."

Fu Luo glanced at Captain Gao. "Captain Gao, you'd better be careful. That guy really isn't simple."

High Mountain gave Fu Luo an exasperated look. "How come when Brother Lin just said he'd deal with him, you didn't warn him, but when it's me, you start warning me? What, you don't think I'm good enough?"

"How would I dare? Either way, you're both way stronger than me."

Fu Luo said with a smile.

"Hey, what you're really saying is I'm only stronger than you," High Mountain pretended to be angry, but was actually smiling as he said, "Furbollo, that's a bit insulting. Do you really think I'm the type to make baseless claims and shoot at nothing?"

"If I dare say something like this, I definitely have something to back it up," High Mountain said in a lowered voice. "Your big brother here is getting ready to push for Third Tier!"

Lin Yu and Fu Luo were somewhat shocked when they heard High Mountain's words.

"Oh? Third Tier?! Captain Gao, your time has come?"

Fu Luo said in astonishment.

"That's right. The next dungeon will be my Third Tier Promotion Trial. Last time I wasn't confident, so I teamed up with people from the organization to skip it. This time I won't run away again," High Mountain clenched his fist. "The situation is changing way too fast now. The Psychological Society and Free Alliance both have too many experts emerging. Although we won at the strategic level this time and dealt the Psychological Society a heavy blow, I've also realized the organization needs more core experts to hold up the middle."

"There will definitely be more moves from the organization going forward. I need to hurry up and improve my strength," High Mountain looked at Lin Yu. "Also, you've played a role in motivating me, Director. You were still First-Tier not long ago, but in the blink of an eye, you're already able to fight for Order in the Land of Certain Death, while I still have to rely on the organization to help me fight for my item."

High Mountain sighed. "I've got a reputation to keep too!"

As he said this, Fu Luo and Lin Yu also sensed High Mountain's resolve.

Captain High Mountain's real-world profession was a policeman, and he had joined Order early on. A person like that naturally had a strong sense of responsibility and justice.

Therefore, after everything he'd experienced recently, it was only natural that High Mountain would undergo some shift in mindset.

Lin Yu raised his teacup. "Then let me wish you smooth sailing, Captain Gao."

Fu Luo nodded as well. "If your Promotion Trial lands you in the Wasteland... In Sleepless City, remember to drop my name. It works very well."

High Mountain smiled too. "Sure. After I succeed, I'll pass on some valuable experience to you both, especially you, Brother Lin. You'll probably need it before long."

"Your Third Tier Trial, you're probably planning to clear it on the first try too, right?"

Lin Yu nodded. "That is the plan."

And it should be in the dungeon the week after next.

Perfectly timed before his trip to South China.

Fu Luo was somewhat displeased. "Hey? Are you implying something about me? What's wrong with me being First-Tier!"

"This First-Tier of yours isn't an ordinary First-Tier. Even Third Tiers have to avoid your edge," High Mountain teased. "On Misty Islands this time, didn't you make another great contribution!"

Fu Luo instantly dropped his displeasure, put on a grimace, and said helplessly, "Don't even mention it. Outside, people don't know where my reputation comes from or what my actual strength is like... Don't you two know?"

"How would I have any hidden restraint, meticulous scheming? It's all borrowed prestige, all a misunderstanding," Fu Luo rubbed his temples. "Although this reputation did let me bluff my way past several waves of enemies by borrowing the tiger's might, the truth is... the situations were already terrifyingly dangerous!"

"Seems like I need to get stronger too," Fu Luo sighed again. "Damn it, next time there's a Second Tier trial, I won't run either. Ascend, straight up ascend! Once I ascend to Second Tier, I'll be a strong man too!"

Seeing Fu Luo's serious expression, Lin Yu asked in return, "Really?"

"Haha, I'll do my best."

Fu Luo's momentum deflated again.

Lin Yu and High Mountain laughed in unison.

Afterward, the group also chatted about topics beyond the Death Game, wandering from one subject to another, and this pleasant, relaxing dinner soon came to an end.

Lin Yu bade farewell to High Mountain and Fu Luo. Walking alone on the streets of Zheng City, he also felt much more at ease.

"High Mountain is about to ascend to Third Tier... For the Promotion Trial, I definitely can't help, but after he gets the creation plan for his Exclusive Item, I can take a look and offer some help."

After all, High Mountain was also a Player whom Lin Yu deeply trusted and had a very good relationship with.

Seeing his strength grow was something Lin Yu was happy to see as well.