Deep in the Living-Chapter 228 - 217: The Hidden Tumor

[Moon Zone]

Upon selecting this page, a transaction window immediately pops up.

*This zone is only available for experienced forum users. To permanently access this zone, a one-time payment of 50 Fear Beans is required*

Luo Di just earned 50 Fear Beans from his last viral video and was planning to buy some Murderer figurines, but ended up having to spend them here instead.

However, he didn’t hesitate too much.

This special paid section directly related to Moon City definitely warranted a look. There might be unexpected gains, or maybe even a chance to earn more Fear Beans.

Select to pay.

A backend verification process was activated, seeming to further confirm the user’s presence in Moon City.

At the same time,

Luo Di’s spine felt something, sensing that something was watching him, and he quickly moved to the window and pulled back the curtain.

Despite the feeling of being watched, there was no one outside the window.

But Luo Di did not give up. He stuck his whole head out the window to observe the surrounding walls and the street below, still finding nothing.

The feeling of being watched had completely disappeared, and the observer had most likely left.

"My vision is only a bit better than average. Once you’ve experienced Sister Eye’s [Well], you really get unaccustomed to normal human eyes, they’re too limiting."

Luo Di had dreamt more than once about returning to the island, back to when he merged with Sister Eye. That omniscient perspective, those eyes that could perceive the characteristics and movement trajectories of living beings, were perfect for killing.

By the time Luo Di closed the window and sat back down in front of his laptop, the verification process had passed.

The background page now featured a Moon, but its cratered surface eerily resembled a human face, seemingly watching the viewer outside the screen, almost as if monitoring the webpage content below.

The first line was marked in dark red text:

*This zone is currently in beta. It specifically targets those residing in Moon City who enjoy deep horror. If you can’t handle deep fear and can’t engage in offline interaction, please leave immediately*

*After signing up for offline interactions, divulging information to non-participants is prohibited.

If leaks are traced back to participants, inviting friends or even contacting the Investigation Bureau, this website will permanently block your access and in serious cases, you will be held accountable*

"Deep horror? Offline interaction?"

Luo Di’s interest peaked, and he continued scrolling down with his mouse wheel.

[Remaining offline activities for tonight: 2]

1. Go to 72 Upper Ring Street, find the telephone booth marked with red, enter █████ (visible after replying) in sequence on the phone and answer it.

After listening to the story told on the other end, leave the telephone booth and return home. Replying on the same computer used earlier to comment will complete the activity.

Receive Fear Beans: 60.

2. Go to Moon Lake Park and take a boat to the center of the lake at the designated time. Stay there for 10 minutes before returning to the shore, ensuring to record and upload the entire process in real time.

Success means a reward of Fear Beans: 100.

*Replying confirms participation. If videos are not uploaded by 06:00 tomorrow morning, or if fake videos are used as a disguise, it will be considered a "no-show". Your individual account will be completely blacklisted by the Moon Zone, and 100 Fear Beans will be deducted.

"Hmm?"

Luo Di looked at the descriptions of the so-called offline activities, surprised at the high rewards; his previous viral video had only earned him fifty Fear Beans. frёeωebɳovel.com

If the rewards are this significant, these offline activities might very likely have something "real" to them.

"Assuming there really are Pseudo-People behind the offline activities, or the website has specifically arranged for Pseudo-People. Then this website, or rather the entire Moon City, becomes quite interesting.

Think about it.

There shouldn’t be any issues with my performance at the Investigation Bureau; logically, I should have been allowed to stay directly. The reason they arranged for me to come to Moon City might have been pre-planned.

Perhaps the [Special Action Department] has higher expectations.

Purposefully having me come to this special city, they likely don’t just want me to complete my pituitary in half a year, but they might have some other plan in mind, like wanting me to explore the truth of Moon City by myself.

"Let’s try experiencing the offline activity provided by this website first."

Luo Di chose to comment under a post offering more rewards, and was about to set off for Moon Lake Park.

Meanwhile, an uncancelable countdown popped up on the computer desktop, showing three hours and twenty minutes left until the end.

...

[Investigation Bureau]

After receiving Luo Di’s evaluation information, Yu Ze didn’t head back to sleep. Instead, he took the elevator to a secretive area deep within headquarters, unknown even to many of those working there.

This place was the office area of the [Special Action Department].

Yun naturally followed behind.

At this time around midnight, usually only one person would be on duty. But when they reached this completely sealed underground chamber without a single window, they found two people present.

One was the colleague responsible for tonight’s duty, currently leaning on a lounge chair with a magazine tagged 18+ covering his face.

The other was the head of the department and also held a high position at the World Bureau.

Shifting from his usual carefree demeanor, Yu Ze asked fluently in Russian: "Boss, was this arranged by you or by the director?"

"Both."

The voice came from deep within, the person unseen.

Just as Yu Ze was about to ask more questions, the person continued:

"No one should intervene in this matter, Yu Ze, you are also forbidden from setting foot in Moon City during this time, leave everything to Luo Di alone.

Try as much as possible not to interfere, not to influence."

"Try as much as possible... Got it!

I didn’t plan on rushing there anyway~ Too many troubles over there, better stay safe and sound at Luo University Library and engage in global exchanges." Yu Ze’s gaze suddenly darkened, "By the way, boss, are you trying to use Luo Di to entirely excise Moon City’s malignant tumor in one go? If that’s the case, we’d better compensate him well afterward."

"No."

Upon a response of such a definitive nature from the boss, Yu Ze faltered and started calculating with his fingers.

He estimated a situation worse than expected.

"Murderer... Boss, don’t you feel guilty doing this?"

"Luo Di’s Heart has some deficiencies, isn’t this what you reported yourself?

Since he chose [Black Door] and is an extreme lover of murderers and connected to an evil faction,

The entity rooted deep beneath Moon City is exactly suitable for his touch; maybe he can completely eradicate this particular malignant tumor.

With [Newton] promoted to the Exploration Bureau, our department has always been lacking a true Assassin.

The problems in Moon City’s project arose because some were trying to cultivate such extreme talents... Now that a perfectly matching good seedling has come from the outside, we might as well make good use of it.

If he can consume the roots of the tumor and remain unaffected,

this person is qualified to replace Newton, don’t you think, Yu Ze?

Moreover, the Exploration Bureau has always needed such true assassins who emerge clean from mud... This kind of talent can survive in the Corner Depths."

Yu Ze’s eyes darkened; he was well aware that the boss wanted it both ways, and also aware of the extreme danger this arrangement would bring to Luo Di, a starkly different sort of danger.

It might potentially lead Luo Di to complete corruption.

But if it goes as the minister said, completely devouring the malignant tumor, Luo Di may find the answers he seeks and achieve a true [Self Transformation].

Yu Ze didn’t inquire further. He put his hands in his pockets and headed towards the exit elevator, "Alright, let’s go by what you have arranged, Boss. But if something goes wrong, I’m not handling it.

My fellow countryman is incredibly terrifying, not to mention that he also received the pituitary of Craft’s Avatar.

If a bad outcome arises and creates a mess, you guys handle it yourselves, I’m out of here – going back to sleep! Bye, Boss."

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