"I'm not interested." Xu Lang shook his head and refused.

Pandora was instantly annoyed; she really needed a combat-oriented talent like Xu Lang. "Do you even know my dorm is above level ten?"

"I know." Xu Lang shrugged and said, "All dorms above level ten are unique and possess one-of-a-kind characteristic abilities. The characteristic ability of your 'Witch's Home' should be 'Assimilation', right!"

On the walls of Dorm 170, drawings like vines and tentacles were spreading outwards to the left and right dorms. What would happen when they truly spread throughout the entire floor? No one knew.

Although Pandora hadn't intended to hide this point, hearing Xu Lang state it so casually, she still gave him a deep look.

This place is full of mediocre fish from the twelfth cycle. How did Xu Lang know such high-level information?

She herself was only able to stay ahead informationally because she had a radio. What about Xu Lang? Did he also choose a radio?

"Fine, I agree you don't have to be my tenant. Actually, I don't want you to abandon your dorm either; it has five core facilities." Pandora brushed aside her black hair and continued with an air of seriousness, "Then, do you want to be my vassal dorm? I can guide your development."

The corner of Xu Lang's mouth twitched, and he turned and walked away.

Guide his development? He had never heard such an outrageous statement.

Perhaps Pandora had the experience of a high-level player, but he had the Blood Mist Mutual Aid Society; he wasn't lacking in information from higher levels either.

Cao Yaxuan tapped her temple with her index finger and said, "Xu Lang, is her brain not working quite right?"

Pandora's face instantly flushed red with anger. "You'll regret this, Xu Lang!"

Wang Yazhi glanced back, her eyes flickering with thought.

Pandora stamped her foot in frustration, yet she didn't take a single step out of her dorm.

Was she under some restriction? Or was Pandora's actual personal strength pathetically weak?

Seeing Xu Lang and the others leave, the onlookers immediately felt their interest wane.

Some players had been enjoying the drama, feeling they had gained a lot of information only high-level players usually grasped.

As the ecosystem of the Mad King Building diversified, some specialized player professions began to appear, such as "Intelligence Analysts," "Brokers," and "Mercenaries."

The intelligence revealed in the conversation between Xu Lang and Pandora was something even a regular Intelligence Analyst might not know; it was pure gold.

Wu Huihui, Luo Lin and her daughter, Jiang Xiaowen, and other female players from the tenth floor also followed Xu Lang upstairs.

...

First, Pandora's stunning photos were wildly circulated, and then the news that Pandora wanted to recruit Xu Lang reached every player's ears.

Upon hearing this piece of news, Su Yuan felt nothing but absurdity!

He simply couldn't understand why there were always people wanting to challenge Xu Lang, or even recruit him!

"I can't figure it out, I really can't. Is it that I'm too cautious, or has this world gone mad?"

"Compared to people like Wang Ao, Liu Quan, Thunderbolt, and Pandora, I seem like a real coward!"

During the first round of the game, many students saw Xu Lang as just temporarily lucky, destined to decline later, but Su Yuan didn't think so.

Even if he was lucky in the first round, after obtaining the Top Player rank and numerous resources, he would inevitably pull ahead of others later.

Everything that happened afterwards was completely within his expectations.

The only slight surprise was how fast Xu Lang developed, becoming increasingly terrifying and more inscrutable!

Even if he scratched his head raw, he couldn't figure out how Xu Lang was developing.

Some players said they saw Xu Lang's turrets suddenly upgrade, claiming Xu Lang had the ability to upgrade items, but this explanation made no sense at all.

It's like saying someone is a winner in life because they have a system; only someone with a screw loose would believe that!

Items that can upgrade other items are extremely rare. It would be amazing if Xu Lang had one such item, but could he possibly have a continuous supply?

Actually, even if Xu Lang announced now that he had the ability to upgrade items, others couldn't do anything to him—that's the benefit of controlling a building!

But given Xu Lang's personality, he definitely wouldn't be so ostentatious.

And what others didn't know was that he not only could upgrade items, but also possessed multiple BUG abilities, and these BUG abilities would continue to increase over time.

...

At the entrance of Dorm 200, Xu Lang bid farewell to Wu Huihui and the others, gifting them some supplies.

If it weren't for Wu Huihui and her group guarding the periphery, incidents like someone sending a message to Azeman might have happened long ago.

Although Xu Lang held a special status, he would still engage in this kind of social reciprocity.

Those in high positions actually enjoy doing favors.

Scattering a few minor kindnesses, insignificant to you, can make others risk their lives. This in itself is a pleasurable thing. Some people have never seen the smiling face of those in power, purely because their own value is too low.

"Xu Lang, should we put out a bounty on that 'player traitor'?" As soon as she returned to the dorm, Cao Yaxuan said angrily.

She had acted aloof outside earlier, but deep down she was furious.

Although they knew luring monsters was a basic tactic for players, they had never encountered this kind of thing before, so everyone was actually a bit angry.

"Good!" Xu Lang's gaze turned cold and sharp.

That person probably wouldn't be easily caught. If they didn't have the ability to disguise their voice, they wouldn't dare to speak up randomly.

But if they truly couldn't be found, then he would need to lean his Sixth Sense upgrades in a certain direction later.

As long as the skill direction is correct, abilities like mind-reading would come eventually.

"Alright, let's not talk about these unhappy things." Wang Yazhi said with a smile, "Xu Lang, quickly take out the gains from this trip for everyone to see."

Xu Lang nodded, first taking out two extracted items and appraising them.

【Fire Rakshasa Essence Blood】

【Type: Blood】

【Level: 15】

【Rarity: Rare】

【Effect: Upon use, grants 10 Constitution attribute points and the skill "Blood Pact: Fire Rakshasa"】

【Upgrade Condition: 80000 Nightmare Coins】

【Description: Fire, it burns!!!】

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【Deceased's Poisonous Grudge】

【Type: Poison】

【Level: 10】

【Rarity: Excellent】

【Effect: Those afflicted by the Deceased's Poisonous Grudge will continue to fight after death】

【Upgrade Condition: 30000 Nightmare Coins】

【Description: Ancient Elegance Royal Advisor, if I eat this, can I keep fighting forever? That's wonderful, we revere you, Ancient Elegance Royal Advisor! —Azeman】