When 'God' Decides To Start Over-Chapter 853 - 335: Competition Cheater (Part 3)
"Should we bring him over to confirm?" A Fei asked Li Xiu.
"There's no evidence. Bringing him here would be pointless." Li Xiu shook his head.
"If we don't resolve this now, and he really can manipulate the Powerful Divine Machine's settings, it'll be a problem during the competition." A Fei said.
"This Trial Taker's Symbiotic Contract is intriguing. I'll meet him personally." Li Xiu and A Fei discussed for a while, deciding Li Xiu would meet the Trial Taker himself.
This Trial Taker was staying in the hotel provided for the contestants in the City of Light, so Li Xiu didn't have trouble finding him.
Looking through the Trial Taker's registration details, this person was named Sima Bubiao. It wasn't clear if it was his real name. His region was listed as Gemstone Peninsula, which was formerly Sri Lanka, known for its rich gemstone resources.
However, since the arrival of the Magic Spirits, the area remained in chaos. Many forces desired to seize its Gemstone Vein, yet none have truly secured it. Today, one force might occupy a part of the Gemstone Peninsula, and by tomorrow, they're driven out, amidst ceaseless warfare.
Sima Bubiao just returned to his room for a rest after dinner when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Sima Bubiao asked cautiously.
"Sima contestant, may I have a word with you?" An unfamiliar male voice came from outside.
Sima Bubiao walked to the door, looked out through the Cat's Eye, and saw a man outside with a smile on his face.
Seeing the man's appearance, Sima Bubiao's heart skipped a beat, yet he composed himself and opened the door.
"City Lord Li, what brings you here? Is there something you need?" Sima Bubiao stood at the entrance, not intending to invite Li Xiu inside.
"May we speak inside?" Li Xiu said with a smile.
Sima Bubiao hesitated a moment before stepping aside: "Please come in, City Lord."
"Are you comfortable here?" Li Xiu sat on the sofa, asking warmly.
Sima Bubiao was slightly stunned, not expecting Li Xiu to talk this way.
"The conditions in City of Light are among the best worldwide. An ordinary person like me doesn't usually live in such a house even at home." Sima Buping said.
"Passing the second round, your abilities are ahead of over ninety percent of people on Earth; if that's considered ordinary, what does that make the ninety percent?" Li Xiu continued with a smile, "I see your hometown is Gemstone Peninsula. But as far as I know, your surname should belong to those from White Night City, right?"
"My grandfather's generation already went to Gemstone Peninsula for gemstone business development. Later, the family fell on hard times, barely getting by there, ashamed of the ancestors." Sima Bubiao looked at Li Xiu and said, "City Lord, you didn't come here just to learn these things, did you?"
"Why do you think that's not why?" Li Xiu asked, looking at Sima Bubiao with interest.
Sima Buping hadn't expected Li Xiu to say that, momentarily at a loss for words.
"Are you interested in joining City of Light?" Li Xiu then asked.
"Is City Lord inviting me to join City of Light?" Sima Bubiao asked, surprised while examining Li Xiu.
"Yes." Li Xiu answered his question directly.
Sima Bubiao looked at Li Xiu with complex emotions and said, "Having City Lord value me so highly, I am deeply grateful, but truly, I apologize, I cannot agree to this."
"No problem, may I know the reason?" Li Xiu asked unconcernedly.
"City Lord has treated me generously; if I obscure the truth, it'll disrespect you. So I'll speak plainly: I want to join Eternal Heaven." Sima Bubiao said.
"Joining City of Light, I could also send you to Eternal Heaven." Li Xiu said.
Sima Bubiao shook his head and said, "City Lord, to hold such large-scale Trial Taker competitions, I know you must have some ties with Eternal Heaven, or perhaps you are a significant figure in Eternal Heaven yourself. I really appreciate your esteem, but I want to join Eternal Heaven myself."
"Everyone has their own ambitions, I won't compel you. If possible, could you tell why you insist on joining Eternal Heaven on your own?" Li Xiu asked somewhat puzzled, unsure why Sima Bubiao insisted on joining Eternal Heaven himself.
This was obviously unconventional, clearly having a path to take, but choosing another.
"Honestly, our family could establish in Gemstone Peninsula, and I ventured into the Trial Taker path, all due to guidance from a prominent figure." Sima Bubiao hesitated before speaking.
"That person is from Eternal Heaven, moreover a significant figure, so you wish to join under him?" Li Xiu asked.
"Yes, so I am truly sorry, it's not that I don't know what's good, just one must understand gratitude; I hope City Lord understands." Sima Bubiao said apologetically.
"Knowing gratitude is a commendable virtue, you're quite right, rest assured, I won't make it difficult for you." After a pause, Li Xiu asked, "Could you tell me which Commander from Eternal Heaven guides you? If I'm familiar, I could directly recommend you to him."
"Sorry, I promised that person not to reveal his name or background." Sima Bubiao shook his head and said.
"Keeping promises is very good, then I won't ask. Rest well and prepare for the next round of the competition." Li Xiu said, preparing to leave.
Sima Bubiao hesitated as he watched Li Xiu exit the room, then called him saying, "City Lord, rest assured. I merely aim to demonstrate to that benefactor that I've become a Trial Taker. I have no intent to disrupt or vie for the top ten, just to achieve a passable rank."
"Understood, compete safely; if you need help, you can come to the City Lord's Mansion for assistance." Li Xiu waved and then truly left.
"This City Lord Li is an exceptional person; if not for repaying Eighth Master's great kindness, joining his ranks might be a fair choice, initially thinking of securing a rank via the Symbiotic Contract, but the City Lord swiftly saw through it, now I dare not act rashly, wondering if Eighth Master has noticed me yet." Sima Bubiao sighed softly and shut the door.
