Chapter 891: Being Played
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“You still know how to sing?” Captain Don’t Fire gave an astounded look towards Ming Du as he stood up.
“Of course, I am a professional. Do you know the Imperial Capital Music Academy? I’m one of their top students.” Ming Du pointed to himself with a dash of pride.
“Imperial Capital Music Academy student? Ming Du, you are that talented?” Even Fearless and others could not believe their ears.
Imperial Capital Music Academy was the premier inst.i.tution for music education. Everyone knew that Ming Du had a music background but they did not expect that he hailed from such a prestigious university.
“Professional? You don’t really seem like one…” Captain Don’t Open Fire took a few more glances at Ming Du and touched his jaw pensively.
Music in the modern era is largely different from yesteryears. In the past, success in the industry only relied on one’s talent. But nowadays, the physical appearance of the singers mattered more. Ming Du definitely could not compete in this department with his peers.
Upon hearing Captain Don’t Open Fire disbelief, Ming Du was not angry but answered patiently, “That’s the reason I had a career change…”
“Mmm…” Captain Don’t Open Fire inquired, “Where do you work now?”
“The Ministry of Urban Management!”
“The two professions have some similarities… It is well suited to your temperament.” Captain Don’t Open Fire replied thoughtfully.
w.a.n.g Yu curiously whispered over to Fearless, “What does he mean about Ming Du?”
“A gangster.” Fearless simply replied. (In fact, the Urban Management and the Law Enforcement here are very civilised people, Ming Du here was just an exception.)
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As a professional, although Ming Du had left the music industry for a while now, his singing ability did not deteriorate one bit. As started singing, his melodious voice filled the air.
Ming Du contemplated that an Aria would the best song to start off the night since the theme of the game was against a fantasy western backdrop.
The bunch of hooligans from Quan Zhen Sect and Void Blade could not appreciate this piece of Baroque period music. They thought the song sounded like a group of ghosts wailing desperately. Only a civilised man like w.a.n.g Yu appreciated Ming Du’s singing.
This bunch could not take the singing any further and they rushed away from Ming Du with both hands cupped over their ears. Fearless asked the other party, “How? Are you satisfied with this?”
“Yes, but I don’t like it. Is there something more contemporary?” The empty voice replied back faintly.
“Yes, there is!” Ming Du warmed his vocals as he was ready to belt out another love song. He was clearly a professional as he nailed all the aspects of the song perfectly.
As Ming Du finished this song, the voice said, “Well, that was not bad. Let’s have another that is a faster pace.”
Fearless secretly furrowed his eyebrows as he heard the voice’s incessant requests. Was this a man or a ghost? Why did it requests seemed endless?
Fortunately, Ming Du was more than happy to accede to his request. He was constantly stifled in his day job and singing was a form of release.
After singing three songs for a solid fifteen minutes, Ming Du was on the verge of losing his voice. However, this empty voice did not show any sign of abating, “A few more…”
Fearless felt that something was amiss. He gestured over to Boson and Crotch Lord.
As the two saw the command, they pushed hard against the door of the Temple of Treasures.
“This is not good, we are being played!”
a.s.sessing the situation, Fearless cried, “Warriors are blocking the entrance! The rest of you come in with me.”
Once the door was pushed open, it was evident that there were people that had already arrived in the Temple of Treasures before them.
The voice just now were players pretending to be ghosts to stall for time. Their ploy was finally uncovered.
Fearless rushed into the Temple of Treasures and the others followed him swiftly.
Boson and Crotch Lord took out their respective weapons and they were tasked with keeping the temple door tightly sealed.
The Temple of Treasure was vast and there was even a main hall. There was no corner of the room that one could not lay their eyes on.
Fearless and the others had not seen any other players after entering the Temple. All they saw was an open treasure chest in a magic array situated in the centre of the main hall.
The inscription on the magic array was weak and flimsy. It was clear that someone had tampered with it. Everyone carefully made their way to the treasure chest but all they found was an empty chest.
Fearless wrinkled his brows, “Hmm? This is impossible? I’m absolutely certain there were people here just now! Are they in stealth? Everyone, quick, anti-stealth the place.”
Hearing Fearless words, the bunch threw out limestone powder and scattered it around the Temple. The floor of the place was soon covered with a thick layer of white.
There was still no trace of anyone.
“This is really strange. Could it be that he could evade us?” Fearless looked about with a confused gaze.
Just as Fearless was still deep in thought, w.a.n.g Yu suddenly shouted, “Who is there on top!” w.a.n.g Yu whipped out his dagger and flicked it towards the figure.
“Hey!”
This green figure flashed past and w.a.n.g Yu’s dagger lodged itself in the ceiling.
Everyone focused their gaze on the ceiling but saw no one there.
Fearless touched his nose in contemplation, “Old Bull, is that an illusion? The ceiling is so flat, how could anyone be hiding there.”
“Is it?” w.a.n.g Yu looked towards Fearless and touched his chin in agreement, “That should be the case, I haven’t been too sharp recently.”
Fearless continued, “Okay, there is no one here. Let’s continue to search for treasure.”
“No one?”
The players from Void Blade felt that Fearless words were inexplicable. He was the one that insisted that there were people in the temple. Now he also claimed that there was no one. What were they supposed to believe?
Not wanting his players to have second thoughts, Captain Don’t Open Fire said, “Enough, n.o.body here is good since our goal is not the BOSS. Quick, go search for treasure.”
Everyone could only stomach their misgivings and heed Captain Don’t Open Fire’s instructions. They were hopeful of finding some treasure that was useful to themselves.
As the players spread out, a green figure descended from the ceiling and headed straight for the exit of the Temple.
Just as this figure was approaching the gate, Crotch Lord immediately unleashed his giant transformation. His s.h.i.+eld of G.o.d came cras.h.i.+ng down and directly blocked the exit. Ming Du scoffed loudly as he sent out [Thunder’s Call] towards the green figure.
Who knew that the green figure was so dexterous? Before [Thunder’s Call] could hit him, he forcefully turned in another direction to hide.
At this time, Spring Halo had begun to summon her [Dark Barrier]. However, the green figure suddenly accelerated and managed to leap over the three-metre barrier and escape once again.
Everyone was flabbergasted upon seeing the scene.
This player managed to evade a lightning ability and a zone control ability in quick succession. How much agility did he have?
Everyone quickly reacted and rushed in the direction of the green light.
His speed was quicker than everyone initially thought. Before the dozen of them managed to reach his location, his figure was nowhere to be seen.
In the blink of an eye, the green figure rushed towards w.a.n.g Yu. w.a.n.g Yu reached out to try to apprehend the figure but his hands only caught his vanis.h.i.+ng figure.
“Hahaha, you fool!”
Running freely around the encirclement, the green light leaped towards a nearby box and started laughing in a mocking manner.