Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 737 - 79: Scoring and the Cost of Erasure

"All those flaunting their affection should be dragged out and burned to death!" Lu Fan teased the couple in a cute, crisp child’s voice, lightening the mood. "Hehe, it’s my turn now."

The screen displayed Lu Fan’s profile picture.

"Violent loli, definitely not marriage material, recently been getting abused in boss battles, if not nailed to the wall like a salted fish, then getting her eyeballs poked out, likely suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. Could try letting a creepy uncle abuse her, or go fishing for one. Scored 3900 points, rewarded with one Silver Seed, A-level evaluation."

"Damn, why can’t I break 4000 points? Trojan, are you deliberately messing with me?" Lu Fan’s brows were furrowed enough to clamp a crab, sticking out her bottom lip in reproach at the Trojan. As for the evaluation, she ignored it altogether; it never said anything good anyway.

"Absolutely fair and impartial."

"The day I believe you is the day hell freezes over." As Lu Fan inspected the checkpoint list and was about to enhance her body, she spotted the trembling Cheng Cheng from the corner of her eye and decided to save her points in case sudden need arose. The little Lolita wanted to leave with Tang Zheng, so after retaining 6000 points, she spent the rest. She could always earn more later.

"Gaming Maiden, even though you’re still afraid of death, it’s a common human reaction, so don’t worry. Your execution is still quite good, making you a decent cannon fodder. By the way, do you want a breast augmentation? It’s painless and has no side effects, so you wouldn’t be mistaken for a young boy anymore. Scored 3100 points, rewarded with one Silver Seed, B-Class evaluation."

Xu Biyun did have that in mind but having it aired in public, even with her bold personality, was quite embarrassing, so she quickly ducked her head to escape.

"Old Soldier, how can you be a Special Forces soldier, when you are nothing more than a diligent laborer, taking on all the dirty grunt work without complaint. Partnering with Xu Liangmao, you truly make a good and hardworking team, toiling relentlessly without any credit. It’s quite irritating to watch it. Scored 3900 points, rewarded with one Silver Seed, A-level evaluation."

Lin Weiguo’s hearty laugh expressed his unconcern with these comments. The Old Soldier rarely talked, but that didn’t mean he didn’t understand. He was grateful to Tang Zheng for reviving him, so he did his best to help within his capacity, sharing the load.

"Old Soldier, I know you want to get out as soon as possible, but you should also enhance your body when it’s time. Don’t skimp." Dantai pronounced with a concerned look, resting his hand on Lin Weiguo’s shoulder. "Or you could buy some healing elixirs."

"I understand." The Old Soldier didn’t offer much of an explanation. Dantai, a kind of person who would understand his predicament.

"Meiqin, congratulations on returning again. Surviving is evidence of strength. There’s no need for explanations or for others’ understanding and sympathy. However, you should also make a little more effort. Earning such a meager amount each time, when will you be able to leave? I really don’t want to see you die in the Trojan Horse Game. By the way, it seems you have an admirer. Congratulations, but there is no additional reward. Scored 2300 points, rewarded with one Silver Seed, C-level evaluation."

Pang Meiqin was nonchalant; she wouldn’t risk getting points at the expense of safety. It just wasn’t worth the risk.

"Bai Guo, big-chested but naturally silly. Thinking isn’t your strong point. Even if you secretly read a hundred Sherlock Holmes cases under the covers, you won’t gain any intelligence. Let others worry about solving problems. As long as you have huge... assets, you’re good. Those deep cleavage lines are amazing, killing all males in sight. Scored 2900, rewarded with one Silver Seed, B-level evaluation."

Bai Guo was always striving to survive, but sadly, she could never perform at her full capacity. She was too clumsy.

"Young lady, after several months, we finally meet again. Your last death was so ordinary, not interesting at all. Remember to improve next time. Also, while living, you should enjoy life. Why fret so much? You should suck Tang Zheng dry, leaving not a trace behind for anyone else. Currently, you’re ahead, so don’t give up. Wait, can’t Tang Zheng satisfy you? But even a cold vibrator is better than nothing, right? Scored 3500, rewarded with one Silver Seed, B-level evaluation."

Li Xinlan simply ignored the Silver Trojan’s verbal assault. She opened the checkpoint list and exchanged points for body enhancement.

Trojan Horse teased them without getting any response, feeling quite frustrated. These guys’ nerves had toughened up, and ordinary taunts could no longer provoke their anger.

"Still in praise of the hymen, you are a sacred object, a symbol of purity and luck. Qin Yan, to extend your expiration date, you really shouldn’t participate in vigorous activities. If you accidentally break it, that would be a cause for sorrow. Scored 4100, rewarded with one Golden Seed, A-level evaluation."

By now, Qin Yan had completely gotten used to the Trojan’s ridicule. She was indifferent.

"Kind-hearted Tang Zheng, your little sinister ideas are completely concealed by your good-natured persona. I’d like to call you Scum Tang. Don’t just extend a helping hand to everyone within your reach, consider Qin Yan and the others too. Being soft-hearted is a disease that needs treatment. Scored 4600, rewarded with one Golden Seed, S-level evaluation."

"How could Tang Zheng not surpass 5000 points? Did you miscalculate?" Pang Meiqin chided the Trojan. The guy was probably skimping on points again.

"He was seriously injured. If he wasn’t in a Third-order Explosive Seed State, he wouldn’t have been able to sustain himself until the game ended. And just healing consumed 1200 points. Had it been someone else, they wouldn’t have been able to afford it and would’ve been left for dead."

"It’s okay, Uncle still had 1126 points left from the last round, plus the four hundred point reward for Ai Yixin and others returning safely, the hundred point video deleting fee, minus the points consumed using Hellfire, there are still 6100 points left, Uncle is still a tycoon." Lu Fan came over holding Cheng Cheng, "Don’t worry, Uncle will definitely be the first among us to leave."

The survivors fell silent. For someone of Tang Zheng’s caliber, a conqueror, leaving the Trojan Room wasn’t a problem at all, as long as he was determined. But how many of them could resist the desire in their hearts? In reality, apart from retaining three times their physical strength, weren’t they still ground down by various societal rules? There was nothing as liberating as living in the Trojan Room...

"You can also exchange things for all sorts of good stuff, like getting a beautiful woman, you can create the ideal female to be your wife." The Trojan was again taking advantage of the situation to promote his props, squeezing out survivors’ scores.

"Give Cheng Cheng a score." Tang Zheng rubbed the little girl’s head, preparing for a major bleeding.

"See how understanding the Trojan is, I purposely left her until the end, to give you time to discuss." The Trojan brought up Cheng Cheng’s avatar, then stamped ’Burden’ one after another on it, finally marking it with a huge red cross.

"As you can see, the little loli’s score definitely doesn’t reach two hundred points, she is destined to be obliterated." The Trojan loved watching these toys struggle, "Hey, Yao Feng and Mei Jueye, are you two heartless? This is a small life, you’re totally indifferent, just reading over the blacklist, are female stars that attractive?"

Mei Jueye remained expressionless, Yao Feng scratched his head in shame, but he hadn’t repented. In his opinion, he and the little loli really didn’t have any connection.

Yu Manli and Pang Meiqin were sympathetic towards the little girl, but they definitely wouldn’t help her, so they stayed silent.

"What should we do?" Qin Yan frowned, the Trojan didn’t immediately obliterate Cheng Cheng, obviously planning to use her to toy with everyone.

"Choose an unlucky guy, raise his point requirement to leave the Trojan Room to twenty thousand."

Although they had guessed this was the answer, hearing the Trojan say it out loud still left everyone feeling deeply oppressed. It was too cruel.

"I’ll do it." Tang Zheng never even considered letting someone else pay, "Since I saved the little girl, I’ll take responsibility to the end."

Cheng Cheng was really sensible, she didn’t cry or make a fuss, she just quietly clung to Tang Zheng’s leg. But her tiny hands, gripping his clothes tightly, exposed her fear. The little loli seemed so helpless, like a small animal that was lost.

"Tang Zheng, you’re paying ten thousand points for nothing, if you can save Cheng Cheng, then it’s worth it. But is it possible? Even a precocious genius like Lu Fan needed your help to survive the first three rounds, and Cheng Cheng is just a normal little girl. In the Trojan Horse Game, every day she manages to stay alive is more torture for her." Pang Meiqin spoke frankly, she didn’t want to see Tang Zheng getting shortchanged.

"Pang Meiqin, you’re too cruel! Do you want to just watch the little loli die?" Chen Hong finally grabbed an opportunity to attack Pang Meiqin.

"Hmm, if you’re so kind, why don’t you give ten thousand points to save her? Don’t think I’m being mean, but I know some of you here are like me. You’re really sympathetic, but you definitely won’t give a single point. Why? Because sympathy is useless." Pang Meiqin had never hidden her true nature, self-serving and selfish. Still, she thought she was at least more noble than hypocrites like Yu Manli and Chen Hong.

"Let me do it, Fanfan. After all, I am the third-strongest team member, my ability to earn points is not weak." Lu Fan wanted to help Uncle ease the pressure.

"I’ll do it." Li Xinlan also didn’t want Tang Zheng to be overworked.

"Let me. Ever since I entered the Trojan Room, I have managed to survive until now. I can take on ten thousand points, no problem." Qin Yan’s tone was light but confident. She certainly was not someone Pang Meiqin, who always tries to beat the system, could compare with.

"Indeed, among those who entered with Uncle, other than Pang Meiqin, Sister Qin is the only one who has lived until now. Her ’lucky hymen’ and such are just jokes, her real capabilities are unquestionable." Lu Fan nodded, she could accept this result.

Bai Guo didn’t say anything, but she raised her right hand high, very determined. She really wanted to help the little girl, she wasn’t joking.

"Brother Lin, you should not cause trouble, you still have a wife and kids at home to take care of." Dantai also had to show some intent, but seeing so many people voluntarily stepping up to help ease Tang Zheng’s pressure, he admired their friendship. After all, ten thousand points was a life’s worth.

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