My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 51: Competitive Secret Realm

If it were someone else, like Zheng Hao, they would definitely be cursing at Li Rui, saying things like "It’s your honor to team up with me."

But He Chengli is a fanboy and doesn’t refute at all, just sincerely saying, "Brother Rui, I will try my best and not hold you back."

Li Rui was also feeling a bit awkward, as he just thought he was familiar with this guy enough to joke around, so he explained a few words.

Then, tears instantly welled up in He Chengli’s eyes, "Brother Rui! You’re so good to me."

"..."

Honestly, Li Rui also felt a bit guilty. He changed the subject, "Hey, how did you know that Huo Yun is here too?"

"Heh, my mom told me. If the Huo family can find out our information, why can’t the Hee family?"

Li Rui thought to himself that these larger families are indeed filled with intrigue, maybe even having insiders, with news coming out less than an hour after the seal appeared.

He Chengli said, "What kind of Secret Realm is this? I didn’t see any star rating; I’m afraid it’s the competitive kind."

This member of the He family has received family education since childhood, his theoretical knowledge rivaling that of Zhang Xiaoguang from the academy.

Li Rui said, "Hold on, I’ll look it up on the intranet."

He opened his newly replaced computer and searched the database for details regarding the Secret Realm, then read the relevant descriptions.

[Silent Forest: Medium-sized competitive Secret Realm, participants can form teams of up to three, hunting designated targets in a vast forest, with the winner clearing the Dungeon.]

"Damn it, it really is a competitive Dungeon."

He Chengli hugged his head with both arms and fell back onto the sofa, "This type of Dungeon might have two teams entering, or several teams, even more, but ultimately only one team wins."

"Does everyone else count as failing?"

"That’s right."

He Chengli said, "That means failing to clear as normal, experience will be deducted, and the key thing is that equipment might drop. The only advantage is that the soul dispersion risk is greatly reduced, even if you die, it generally won’t affect reality."

Li Rui was pensive; indeed, this kind of Secret Realm is troublesome, destined to have failed teams, everyone will undoubtedly give it their all.

Moreover, there’s also that little grudge with Huo Yun, even if the other party is broad-minded and doesn’t hold a grudge, forming a team might be difficult.

He Chengli thought the same, actively reminding, "That Huo Yun is quite... straightforward and values face; he’ll probably try to contact skilled participants first to strategize against us."

Li Rui feels this guy is reliable, knowingly accepting the Hee family being targeted, still defaulting to be on his side.

He Chengli continued, "However, I can predict that if he indeed wins, he’ll send someone afterwards to find you, expressing no hard feelings, still willing to cooperate in the future. That’s the Huo family’s style, first hit with a stick, then give a jujube."

Li Rui felt amused, "You understand him quite well. Any other information?"

Upon hearing the big brother’s request, He Chengli promptly recited the prepared information: "Huo Yun, male, 21 years old, entered the Secret Realm at 20, leveling up to 14 in eleven months, occupation: Hunter, favoring long-distance shooting style."

His tone changed, becoming much more serious, "By the way, big bro, watch out for him; he has a level 12 purple (Epic Level) bow, and a super blue armor with the Savior attribute, very tough to deal with."

The Savior attribute is incredibly powerful, it allows the wearer to be immune to a deadly attack once.

Though it is blue, should one luckily acquire this attribute, it’s like soaring; after all, it’s death immunity.

If it appears on Legendary Level gear, this attribute might have no usage limit but with a relatively long cooldown, while on Epic Level, not only is there a cooldown, but also a usage limit. His rare level Savior likely activates less than three times.

Li Rui asked, "What about the bow? What’s its effect?"

"I truly don’t know," He Chengli said, "I’m not really acquainted with him, and no one will easily disclose the trump cards."

"All right, there’s no rush, we still have seven days."

Li Rui thought he could go to Guotong Mansion to seek advice from others.

.....

Huo Yun, 21 years old, didn’t attend university—not because he didn’t get into one, but because he didn’t apply. Since 19, he has been anonymously interning at Huo Group’s secondary subsidiaries.

This is a tough guy, often voluntarily working overtime, sometimes not leaving until midnight, handling business even on weekends. His colleagues, unaware of his identity, express admiration for his behavior, endearingly calling him the "endurance king" behind his back.

No one wants an endurance king in their department.

"Why work so hard? The money earned isn’t even yours."

They all grumble behind his back.

Huo Yun is not oblivious but doesn’t care; his main purpose for interning here is to familiarize himself with the Group’s affairs, making him a strong contender for the Patriarch position.

However, tonight, he didn’t stay at the company as the new Secret Realm had already appeared on the seal.

"Brother Que, what’s Li Rui’s occupation?"

While studying the Silent Forest strategy, he held a transparent goblet, filled with orange juice.

Brother Que, full name Luo Que, is his bodyguard, the same person who went to Huangliang City to meet Li Rui.

He was recruited by the Huo family when he was very young, becoming a retainer. Given his strength and more than ten years here, he is now more than just an employee, boasting a status higher than some branch members.

Upon hearing the inquiry, he replied, "He switched to Rain Summoner, there’s not much other information, and He Chengli from the Hee family is also in the same Secret Realm; they’re likely teaming up."

Huo Yun frowned but swiftly relaxed, not wanting to show any displeasure.

"Anyone else?"

"Well, the seal has only just changed, and investigating will take some time."

"Alright, go ahead, see if you can find two skilled participants for a team; I’ll test out that Li Rui, see what he’s made of."

Luo Que asked, "What if we win?"

"Hehe, naturally it’s the usual act of showing magnanimity." Huo Yun slightly raised his chin, at this moment imagining the posture he should adopt in meeting the recently transitioned individual.

When he sent someone to contact Li Rui earlier, his thought process was entirely different from He Chengli’s, in his view, he was not seeking a boost but rather a teammate, or even a subordinate.

There’s no helping it; he hasn’t personally experienced Li Rui’s full service, doesn’t understand how absurd that person can be.

More importantly, he thinks, how strong can a freshly transitioned Rain Summoner be?

It’s widely known that Rain Summoners are support roles; maybe they’re potent after the 30th level, but not now. Moreover, those two have just transitioned, while he is already at level 14.

"Should I use a cold attitude to intimidate him or gently express no hard feelings?"

Huo Yun swirled the orange juice in his goblet.