The Labyrinth of the Monsters

Two calm days passed.

On Sunday morning, Gao Yang woke up from his bed, and the first thing he did was enter the system.

To his surprise, he had accumulated a total of 441 Lucky Points.

With three days of AFK time, the battle with his sister in his nightmare, and the battle with Fighting Tiger at the Millennium Tower—more accurately, being unilaterally slaughtered by him—he had unknowingly accumulated so many Lucky Points.

Gao Yang suddenly felt like a rich man.

After careful consideration, he decided to comprehend a new Talent. Having more skills wouldn't burden him, and once he successfully comprehended a new Talent, there would be corresponding permanent attribute bonuses. It seemed more worthwhile than dry attribute points.

【Comprehend Talent, requires spending 120 Lucky Points, are you sure?】

—Yes.

【Comprehending...】

【Comprehension failed. Deducting 120 Lucky Points】

—Continue.

【Comprehending...】

【Comprehending...】

【Comprehension failed. Deducting 120 Lucky Points, continue comprehending...】

—Continue.

【Comprehending...】

【Comprehension successful. Deducting 120 Lucky Points】

【Talent: Lie Detector. Serial Number: 181. Rune Type: Wisdom】

【Level 1 Lie Detector: Can actively discern whether a target is lying within 48 hours】

【Level 1 Lie Detector permanent attribute bonus: Spirit +10, Charisma +10】

【Attribute Update】

【Physical Strength: 47 Endurance: 48】

【Strength: 17 Agility: 39】

【Spirit: 209 Charisma: 67】

【Luck: 132】

Gao Yang felt his heart ache. He had spent a total of 360 points just to comprehend a Talent that was so far behind. But then he thought, he had comprehended two talents that were quite advanced before. He should be content and not be too greedy.

Moreover, with this Talent, he wouldn't be afraid of being tricked by Liu Qingying in their future transactions. However, he could only use it once every 48 hours, which was too infrequent. He needed to use it a few times quickly and reach Level 2 first. As for Level 3...

—System, are you still there?

【Yes】

—Does upgrading Lie Detector to Level 3 also require killing beasts? I want to use Lie Detector to see through the lies of the beasts, but they have to be willing to sit down and chat with me.

【For Wisdom-based Talents, upgrading to Level 3 does not require killing beasts. It only requires accumulating 30 uses】

—Then can my Copy reach Level 3 in the same way?

【Yes】

—Hmm, that's good. It's not a rip-off.

Gao Yang exited the system and let out a sigh of relief.

He gradually understood the rules of the system: Whenever Gao Yang "explored" information in reality, the system would explain the details to him. It was like playing a maze game. As long as he opened a door, everything in the room would be shown to him clearly. Conversely, if he didn't open a door, he wouldn't receive any information.

Well, take it slow.

In any case, starting from today, he would focus on improving his proficiency in Talents.

He didn't need to comprehend new Talents in the short term. He needed to start supplementing his attribute values.

"Bang!"

Gao Xinxin kicked open the door. "The sun is scorching... Wow, big brother, you're awake?"

Gao Yang was sitting cross-legged on the bed, and he smiled faintly. "What's wrong? Can't I wake up?"

"You usually sleep in at this time... Brother, you've changed!" Gao Xinxin was extremely surprised. "Could it be that someone has taken over your body?"

Gao Yang was secretly startled. Could she be the legendary prophet?

"Younger sister, I have a question for you." Gao Yang got off the bed and casually put on his coat.

"Ask away."

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from ".

"Do you like your big brother?"

"Huh?" His sister was first stunned, then her face turned red immediately. "What nonsense are you talking about in broad daylight! No one likes you, stop daydreaming!"

Gao Yang stared at his sister and activated Lie Detector.

—She's lying.

Gao Yang smiled. "It's nothing, just asking casually."

"You're being weird! Come down and have breakfast!" Gao Xinxin forcefully slammed the door shut.

This morning, their mother made breakfast at home, which was a rare occasion. Their grandmother was still at their uncle's house in the countryside, and their father was in the hospital. The three of them sat together, eating breakfast and chatting casually. Since their father had the car accident, their family had been in chaos, like being in a war. It had been a long time since they had such a peaceful breakfast.

In that moment of tranquility, Gao Yang thought that if he hadn't awakened, it would be nice to live an ordinary life like this.

...

After finishing breakfast, Gao Yang headed straight to Wang Zikai's house.

He stood at the front gate of the villa and rang the doorbell a few times, but there was no response. Gao Yang didn't want to wait any longer, so he easily climbed over the wall.

The door was unlocked and slightly ajar.

Gao Yang immediately became alert. He quietly pushed open the door and walked in, then he let out a sigh of relief.

The living room was a mess, with snack bags, beverage bottles, and takeout boxes scattered all over the floor. Wang Zikai was sleeping on the sofa, holding a PS5 game controller in his hand. The TV screen showed a paused scene from the game "FF7 Remake," indicating that he had been playing games all night.

Gao Yang tidied up the coffee table a bit for Wang Zikai, covered him with a blanket, and then sat down on the nearby sofa.Wang Zikai rolled over and slept a little longer before slowly opening his eyes.

Upon seeing Gao Yang, he immediately sat up, "Gao Yang!"

He guiltily hid the game controller behind his back, "Ha, I've been training all this time, just taking a break for some entertainment..."

"It's fine, play if you want to. Even a savior can't work all day, right?" Gao Yang chuckled inwardly: I'm not a surprise-inspecting teacher, do you really need to be this nervous?

"Haha, exactly!"

"How's the thing I asked you to do?" Gao Yang cut to the chase.

Two days ago, Gao Yang had called Wang Zikai, explaining his family's situation, hoping that Wang Zikai could invest in his father's food processing factory to help them through the crisis.

Wang Zikai was very generous, agreeing immediately, saying that his father was returning to the country in a few days and he would talk to him in person.

Today was the third day, and Gao Yang felt that there should be a result.

Upon hearing Gao Yang's question, Wang Zikai was stunned, "What thing?"

Gao Yang immediately had a bad feeling and frowned, "My dad's thing, you didn't forget, did you?"

"Hahaha, just kidding!" Wang Zikai laughed heartily, "How could I forget my good brother's matter! I asked my dad for money the first thing!"

"How did it go?"

"Uh," Wang Zikai scratched his face with his finger, "He refused."

"Did you talk to him as I suggested?" Gao Yang asked.

"No..." Wang Zikai got angry when he mentioned this, "I was planning to have a good talk with him, but he started scolding me for dyeing my hair as soon as he saw me! What's wrong with dyeing hair? He's prejudiced! He's discriminating! Then we started arguing, and I forgot about it in the end..."

Gao Yang sighed. Although he was speechless, it was within his expectations. Wang Zikai hadn't had a normal conversation with his parents since he was ten.

"But don't worry!" Wang Zikai patted his chest, "It's just money, I can handle it myself!"

"Really?"

"Of course, who do you think I am!" Wang Zikai proudly pulled out a bank card, "Here's 2 million, take it first!"

"Where did you get the money?" Gao Yang was a bit worried, this kid wouldn't have done something bad, would he?

"I sold my sports car." Wang Zikai said.

"You sold it?!" Gao Yang felt a bit sorry, that car cost him over 4 million, and now it was sold for half the price.

"Yeah!" Wang Zikai didn't care, "Anyway, I have Wu Dahai's McLaren now!"

"He lent it to you, you'll have to return it sooner or later." Gao Yang said.

"Hehe!" Wang Zikai was excited, "Wu Dahai said, as long as I help him chase Qing Ling, the car is mine! Who am I, this is a piece of cake! Didn't I casually play matchmaker for you and Li Weiwei before!"

——I thank you for that!

Whenever this matter was brought up, Gao Yang felt like punching Wang Zikai: If it weren't for his meddling, he wouldn't have dated Li Weiwei, wouldn't have said those things to her, Li Weiwei wouldn't have attacked him in her Beast Transformation, wouldn't have died under Qing Ling's knife, she would still be his trusted childhood sweetheart...

But considering another possibility, even if it wasn't Li Weiwei, he would have awakened and exposed sooner or later, and then fallen into the hands of other Beasts, but he might not have Qing Ling to save him...

Thinking this way, perhaps Wang Zikai had inadvertently saved him.

Gao Yang stopped his wild thoughts, took the bank card from Wang Zikai, "Thanks, let's go all the way with the act, you'll sign a contract with my dad later."

"I don't know how to do these things!" Wang Zikai found it troublesome.

"Just leave the paperwork to me, you just need to sign." Gao Yang said.

"Alright then!"

Gao Yang stood up, "Let's go to Ten Dragon Village, I'll treat you to barbecue!"