Chapter 2295 - 870: Another Acquaintance

After listening to ’Ji Lanyuan’, the little bit of resentment in ’Cunlü’s heart caused by others finally dissipated.

As it turns out, her previous choices were one of the reasons she was chosen as a breakthrough point.

Indeed, the superficial glory is all tread out by the blisters underfoot.

No matter the place.

The happiness of Aesces had attracted this pack of wolves... Was she to be used as an advertisement to recruit people?

Was she overthinking it?

In the game, the appeal of the first beauty is definitely not as strong as the family with the best welfare.

’Cunlü’ suddenly glanced at ’Ji Lanyuan’... Was this guy reminding her that the group in the Cloud House wasn’t here to play games, right?

So, although ’Ji Lanyuan’s psychological hurt to everyone is actually no weaker than Paintbrush, even for the people of Black Rose, her turning the tables is the reason that really irritates them... But this guy can always stay in the game, rather than changing accounts or leaving like others.

Although inherently a bit selfish, ’Ji Lanyuan’ is genuinely pursuing her own freedom.

There may be elements of self-brainwashing and self-motivation, but she is rare in that she has never changed from start to finish... an absolute libertarian.

Thus, at this moment, in ’Ji Lanyuan’s heart, compared to the downright tolerable Proud Sky Alliance, the group of power players who obviously aren’t here for gaming but using in-game people as tools is much more contemptible.

Even if she’ll still choose to pick on Proud Sky Alliance later, but...

Anyway, ’Cunlü’ couldn’t help but exhale lightly.

She felt the means these people dealt with her were a bit too crude.

Honestly, ’Cunlü’ is somewhat different from the ’Old Age Striking King’, she leans more towards living her little life, without such high ideals of faith, nor does she have any notion of justice and fairness.

’Cunlü’ has always believed that being able to walk upright and live well is the greatest contribution to society from her part, other than that, don’t expect much from her.

So, if these people had used slightly milder methods and taken a few more twists and turns... ’Cunlü’ really doubts she would have taken the bait, getting pulled onto this broken ship, never to turn back.

But they started with direct threats and bribery!

Who do they look down on?

If she was really willing to abandon herself and her dignity for some money and power, how would she have walked from the academy to reality with ’Hard Wind’ back then?

She is a model who has walked on formal runways!

In those days of indulgence and luxury, she would still have chosen love, let alone now, when life is pretty good even though she can’t say she has everything?

’Ji Lanyuan’ is not a good person, but she’s pretty smart and capable, if she were behind this, it wouldn’t be so rough and impatient.

This guy is really a bit different from what ’Cunlü’ thought... It seems she only wants to build her ideal country in the virtual world.

And not in reality.

So, it’s obvious she despises those who bring the reality’s mess into the game... That time with Ivan was different, though the dealings were awkward, the efforts and money spent were all aimed at shining in the game.

Moreover, ’Ji Lanyuan’ seems to only want to use Ivan and his crew to strike back at Proud Sky Alliance, she doesn’t believe that group can achieve anything big... Although all men are brothers, those who are not of our race are bound to have nothing good happen!

Proud Sky Alliance might lose, but Eden will definitely not win.

Of course, it’s not that Proud Sky Alliance doesn’t want to send that group of ’Ji Lanyuan’s people packing respectfully.

It’s just that these people indeed don’t care about rumors, their reputation... They think it’s the price worth paying for pursuing the freedom cause.

Those who scold them are morons who don’t know better and lack independent thought.

And as for being killed upon sight by Proud Sky Alliance, almost dying upon entering the city, that’s minor and not worth worrying to them.

So, not only Proud Sky Alliance, but even those who know a bit about these guys prefer to call them the cockroach army... These little bugs that once ran rampant on home soil still exist everywhere among the stars.

Including having a seat even in the Star Insect Race.

In truth, many planets would rather encounter the dreaded Mantis Race than deal with these cockroaches that take centuries to exterminate... with some even occasionally slipping through the net.

’Cunlü’ looked up at ’Ji Lanyuan’: "The voices cursing you inside are getting louder, I thought you were never one to take this kind of anger."

’Ji Lanyuan’s black-red lips curved slightly into a cool smile: "They think male Freedom Army is more trustworthy.

I, though a leader, am only leader in name.

Those are the ones truly smart, the strategists.

They are the true foundation of our Freedom Army.

As for me... just the loud head with decent skills, who just needs to lead the troops out when the time comes.

How amusing~"

’Cunlü’ couldn’t help but twitch the corner of her mouth.

Although they dislike ’Ji Lanyuan’, even preferring Paintbrush to her... ideally both stay away... but they know who’s actually got a brain among these idiots.

Inside, almost everyone is close to being brainwashed by ’Ji Lanyuan’ into truly believing that this big sister could achieve her dreams of freedom in the virtual world.

No wonder ’Ji Lanyuan’ would be so proactively testing to see if ’Cunlü’ really planned to betray Proud Sky Alliance.

If she’s a fake, ’Ji Lanyuan’ would probably find a way to expose her.

If she’s real, then ’Ji Lanyuan’ would certainly strive to make that group of people think she’s fake.

Such a despicable creature.

’Cunlü’ slightly squinted her eyes.

She certainly knew that ’Ji Lanyuan’, who thought she had been performing perfectly, was carefully and seriously observing her expressions and actions... trying to dig out her true intentions for use.

But playing mind games, could someone like ’Ji Lanyuan’ really compete with her?

The modeling industry is where the real acting skills are needed... not in front of the cameras, but in front of the competitors.

If you don’t want to get tripped up by your peers and unable to take the stage, you absolutely cannot show anything unusual in front of them... Even if you have received a super show list, you better act as if you know nothing until it is officially announced.

A guy like ’Ji Lanyuan’, who only knows to keep a straight face and act cool, also wants to see through her ’Cunlü’?

’Cunlü’ smiled warmly at her, her face as refreshing as a spring breeze: "Thanks for the reminder, but to me, all of this means nothing, right?"

"You want to quit the game?" ’Ji Lanyuan’ raised a sharp eyebrow, "They probably won’t agree.

But, you... are you really just planning to rescue Hard Wind’s company and then leave like this?

After losing so much, you want nothing?

Your reputation is beyond retrieval, even if you hold on to more bottom lines.

Heh~

Betrayal is still betrayal, do a little less and you’re not a traitor?

It’s better to... continue walking this path and at least hold onto something of your own..." her black and red thin lips moved swiftly, spitting out strings of seductive words.

"Did Paintbrush trust what you said and choose to follow Ivan to the end?" ’Cunlü’s full, crimson lips pursed into a sharp line, "Yet, now, has she got what she wanted?

Are you saying she’s at least not too miserable?

Heh~ But if she... speaking of which, who was it that introduced her to Ivan?

Do you know?"

’Ji Lanyuan’s black eyes ignited with a blazing fire: "Not me!

I don’t like Paintbrush’s stupid behavior of prioritizing love above all, but I’m not to the point of pushing my friends into the abyss!

Heh~

But she’s beyond saving, why shouldn’t I use her?"

’Cunlü’ nodded with a smile: "As expected, no wonder you caught these people’s attention!"

This guy is too ruthless and sinister, so those people want to use her but don’t intend to trust her.

However, ’Cunlü’ still believed what ’Ji Lanyuan’ said... as long as she wasn’t the one who drew Ivan’s attention to Paintbrush, she could still be used in some matters.

Although ’Ji Lanyuan’ is selfish and unruly and lacks integrity, at least she hasn’t actively done anything that breaches the bottom line... someone like Zhu Meili, if they can tolerate her, why not ’Ji Lanyuan’?

Enemies are still enemies after all.

But whether this enemy can be used or must immediately be eliminated, must be considered.

Phew... Actually, what the Proud Sky Alliance wants to know the most is who informed Ivan about Paintbrush’s identity.

That woman even changed her face... The things she did in the game aren’t worth advertising, so how did Ivan fixate on her so easily?

’Snow Cloud Peak’ mumbled for a long time, they searched for a long time... Most people suspected ’Ji Lanyuan’.

But this guy actually doesn’t lie much.

You see... ’Ji Lanyuan’ always believes she’s the righteous one.

Even if by holding onto her justice she hurts others, those are sacrifices that should be made... she just wouldn’t sacrifice her own interests.

Therefore, she proudly proclaims what she and her companions have sacrificed for justice.

’Cunlü’ suddenly sneered in her heart... See, how amusing this world is.

Like ’Ji Lanyuan’ and Zhu Meili, you know they’re no good, so when there’s no hope left, as long as they seem to have even a bit of humanity, it seems acceptable.

But with them.

You must maintain your character... making a slight mistake seems to feel like you’re letting everyone down.

’Cunlü’ took a deep breath, her big eyes shimmering: "So, why did you call me here, really?

Just for you to say hello?

I think, maybe there’s no need for that."

’Ji Lanyuan’ gently swung her leg: "I think, perhaps it’s to let you meet another person who can cooperate with you."