Drifting seemed to be trying to change the subject, but how could he not understand that this wasn't some irrelevant joke that could be brushed aside with a casual excuse? He looked around as if searching for Gu Fei, but was actually scanning the area to see if anyone was paying attention to him and Jian Gui.

Fortunately, most of the guys in the room were already drunk and slumped over. And who among those who hadn't drunk could tolerate being with a room full of drunks? They had all gone outside for some fresh air. Drifting's gaze returned, looking at Jian Gui. Only now did he realize that when Jian Gui started telling him, "As long as people are still playing the game, there's always a chance to get equipment," he was already hinting at something. But at the time, he hadn't understood the meaning.

Drifting finished his scan and turned his gaze back. Jian Gui had been watching him the whole time. Drifting took a deep breath, "Tell me, let's see if your guess is correct." Drifting knew that Jian Gui wasn't someone who liked to bluff or engage in deceit. If he said he saw something, then he really saw it. Drifting certainly knew what he was doing that he didn't want people to see, but just "seeing" wasn't enough to understand the whole process. Naturally, a lot of speculation was needed. At this moment, Drifting wanted to hear Jian Gui's deductions.

"You have contact with someone in the Eagle Plume Guild. This person knows our plan, and he helped you prepare. He marked the things you needed, or the things you all needed, in advance and placed them somewhere in the warehouse. Of course, he described this location to you very clearly. So, as soon as we teleported into the warehouse, you immediately went to retrieve these things, and then you just grabbed some other things to hand over as a cover. These things, they were your main goal. I don't think there's anything wrong with this part, right?" Jian Gui said.

"No mistake," Drifting nodded.

"Let's think about it more deeply. This plan of yours, maybe it was brewing for a long time. That teleportation scroll of yours, maybe you found it specifically to carry out such a plan. Our conflict with Yingqi Studio just happened to give you an opportunity, so you spared no effort to promote this plan. Even after I refused, you even risked trying to cooperate with Lao Yun. This package is very important?" Jian Gui said.

Drifting smiled, "Not important, just wanted."

Jian Gui nodded, "The person you cooperated with is a member of the Eagle Plume Guild. They are always going in and out of these warehouses, but they still need to use this method. It seems that Yingqi is also very careful about this sensitive place, the warehouse. The people of the Eagle Plume Guild always act collectively, which is a kind of mutual supervision in itself. It's not easy for him to find a collaborator within the guild, because once the other party refuses, it's an exposure of himself."

"This reasoning is just like when I went to find Lao Yun, so you would say that I was taking a risk when I looked for Lao Yun," Drifting said.

Jian Gui nodded, "It seems that none of my deductions are wrong?"

"No mistake," Drifting readily admitted. Jian Gui wasn't stupid, and he was careful enough to notice this extent. He wasn't surprised at all.

"As for the reason, I don't think I need to ask. You just said it, you just wanted it," Jian Gui said.

Drifting nodded, "Each takes what he needs."

"You shouldn't want to sell it for money, right?" Jian Gui asked.

"Of course not," Drifting said, "I'm here to play the game, not to make money."

"Then your partner seems to be in it for the money? In his case, even if he gets equipment or scrolls, it's not convenient to use them!" Jian Gui said.

"That's right."

"By mixing this matter into our actions, he doesn't even have the risk of being exposed afterward. If something is lost, Yingqi will only blame it all on us. They won't suspect others," Jian Gui said.

"That's indeed what he originally thought, but…" Drifting said with a wry smile, glancing at a guy in the room who was drinking alone non-stop, "He didn't expect that our way of throwing equipment would be so transparent. The total number could even be accurately counted by the players on the forum. The guy who arranged this way didn't do it intentionally to make it lively, right? Regarding the real number of things we took out, the only party that can really fully grasp it is Yingqi Studio."

Jian Gui nodded, he understood what Drifting meant. 774? This data was their own statistics, but it might not be true, if someone took one or two pieces and didn't hand them in. In contrast, the studio's re-inventory of the warehouse could clearly calculate how much material was actually taken.

"This guy's way of doing things, making the players do a people's search and inventory, plus the studio's verification, when the data is taken out and compared with our 774 data, those who hid equipment and didn't hand it in, or who took equipment later and didn't throw it away, are very likely to be exposed! This guy seems to be saying that he doesn't care about private possession of equipment, but he's actually secretly testing everyone!" Drifting said.

Jian Gui certainly knew who Drifting was referring to as "this guy." He was more familiar with Han Jia Gongzi than Drifting, but obviously his way of thinking wasn't on the same wavelength as these dark people, so he didn't notice Han Jia Gongzi's intention. Now, after Drifting pointed it out, he could immediately be sure that Han Jia Gongzi was capable of doing this, and the possibility was extremely high. The scattered distribution of equipment, this was only a superficial restraint on everyone, but there was also this secret means of supervision. It was indeed this guy's consistent style.

It's just that such statistics and verification are still a bit unreliable. Can all of the lucky 774 players honestly come out and reveal the truth? Yingqi Studio is more likely to report the numbers higher, and then accuse them of being extremely heaven-defying and hiding things under the guise of throwing equipment, right? To verify the truth of 774, this method seems a bit simple. But, other than that, there doesn't seem to be any better way.

Jian Gui felt a little dazed. He had always firmly believed in his friends, but Han Jia Gongzi was completely the opposite on this point. Han Jia Gongzi once said that he only "believed for the sake of believing." Jian Gui didn't refute it. He actually understood that his belief was a bit unrealistic, but he still did it sincerely. He believed that no one would privately hide equipment, but Han Jia Gongzi was testing this matter. Jian Gui didn't want to see the answer. He even found that he felt that this test was unreliable, as if he was trying to excuse the possible answer. In fact, with the power of the Internet people's search now, the conclusions drawn were mostly reliable. Han Jia Gongzi's method was still relatively powerful.

Drifting didn't know that Jian Gui had thought so much here, and continued to say, "But at least we know that the number 774 is real. At the very least, the studio has probably realized after the inventory that the real number is greater than this 774, I mean in the case that this 774 didn't cheat."

"Do you think your friend will be exposed in this situation?" Jian Gui said.

"If it's a normal situation, Yingqi will naturally think that we have hidden a part, so the data doesn't match. But, if Yingqi knows us well enough, is familiar enough with us, and even dares to be sure that we wouldn't do this kind of thing, then the danger of him being exposed is very high," Drifting said.

"Then what's the reality?"

"In reality, we've all heard of Forever. He's an old friend who's familiar with you and Han Jia Gongzi. Although our actions are mostly planned by Han Jia Gongzi, the one who really provides guidance is still Jian Gui, your boss's will. Saying to throw it away, but hiding a part privately, this is obviously not Jian Gui, your boss's character, and Forever knows this very well. So, regarding our strategy, Yingqi is probably as sure as we are. What's left is just the same suspicion that we have now: has anyone secretly cheated? If Yingqi is careful, I think they will also think that our people may secretly cheat, but their people have the same possibility," Drifting said.

Jian Gui let out a long breath, "You've thought of all this. You can also get the 774 data from us firsthand. It seems that your friend has also prepared a proper way to cover it up?"

"To be honest, it's not easy. He originally expected to be able to hide it permanently, but the throw that Han Jia Gongzi planned has caused too much noise and discussion. He might have to change his plan," Drifting said.

"Then what about you, what are your plans?" To be honest, Jian Gui didn't really care about these things about Yingqi or the Eagle Plume Guild.

"Me? My plan is to listen to what you, Jian Gui, the boss, plans to do," Drifting said.

"I don't understand you a bit," Jian Gui said.

"Of course, because you and I are not the same kind of people," Drifting said, "You believe in friends, value feelings, and are loyal. I'm not like you."

"How are you?" Jian Gui asked.

"Me?… I'm a super selfish guy. Gaming is just for entertaining myself. I'll do everything possible to achieve my goals. That's when I feel happy."

"Don't need friends?"

"Friends? I treat everyone as a friend. But compared to pleasing myself, friends are only secondary to me," Drifting said.

"It seems we are indeed different," Jian Gui said.

"Indeed."

"Then next…"

"It depends on your plan. Do you want me to leave, stay, or not let me out of this door?" Drifting said.

Jian Gui smiled, "You should still leave! How long can I keep you if I want to? To kill you would seem more like venting anger for Yingqi. I'm a bit reluctant to do such a heroic thing. But don't even think about getting reimbursed for the money for your scroll. You still used us a bit. This isn't free."

"Hahaha, well said." Drifting was also laughing. There were no seats in the room, everyone was standing, so he skipped the fancy getting-up stuff, turned around and was about to leave. But after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped, turned back and said to Jian Gui, "Yingqi won't let this go, they seem to have some plans, even before we did this. You guys should pay more attention!"

"Thanks, I won't see you out."

"No need to see me out. Maybe one day we'll run into each other on some quest." Drifting smiled and left.

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Only updated 3000 words today, will make up for it tomorrow~~~