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Chapter 159: The Bad Woman Stealing Players, Thankfully Bai Fu’s Skills Prevail [12]

The commission that Bai Fu was interested in had been posted half a month ago. The task required recruiting five A-grade psychics to eliminate Singularity Corporation.

The reward for this task was 30,000 credit points. Given that the target was Singularity Corporation, this reward wasn’t considered high and could even be considered low. Because of this, even after half a month, the person who posted the commission still hadn’t recruited enough people.

After checking the details of the commission, Bai Fu found out that there were only two applicants at present, and three more were needed.

“Me, He Fu, and Wei Ke, can’t we just combine our forces and make up the numbers?”

Bai Fu shared her plan with Wei Ke.

Wei Ke had applied to join the Dark Moon Tide on the same day she registered, becoming the fifth employee of the Dark Moon Tide. Upon hearing that Bai Fu was planning an operation against Singularity Corporation, he immediately agreed.

With Wei Ke’s approval, Bai Fu applied for the commission under the new alias of the Dark Moon Tide.

**[You have triggered the hidden quest [Dark Currents]]**

**[Quest Description: The hunter named [Mountain Opener] has an unbreakable grudge with Singularity Corporation. He posted a task on the commission platform to gather five A-grade psychics to eliminate Singularity Corporation.]**

**[Objective: Eliminate Singularity Corporation]**

**[Reward: 3 million experience points, 30,000 credit points]**

**[Hidden Reward: ?]**

“Wow?”

Bai Fu was surprised. Not only did the name of the task coincide with her own [Dark Moon Tide], but it was also a hidden quest with a hidden reward.

Normally, tasks obtained from the commission platform couldn’t be hidden quests. If they were, there must be some hidden story behind it.

“Is it because Singularity Corporation is special, or is it because the person who posted the task is special?”

After disguising herself, Bai Fu took the player, Wei Ke, and He Fu to meet the commission holder.

One day later, they were still on Fengdeng Star.

Descending from the spacecraft, Bai Fu headed straight to the rendezvous point.

She instructed Yulia and Anya to stay on the ship, ready to flee if anything unexpected happened.

“You’re finally here,” a thin man with milky white tentacles on his head greeted them. “I’m the one who commissioned this task, Mountain Opener.”

Since Bai Fu had mentioned earlier that she would bring some subordinates along, he didn’t seem too surprised.

His attention was mainly focused on Bai Fu, He Fu, and Wei Ke.

At this moment, Bai Fu was wearing the Fu II Psychic Construct, which perfectly covered her face from her neck. He Fu also wore a similar helmet, while Wei Ke simply painted his face with some color to save money.

As Mountain Opener inspected Bai Fu, Bai Fu was observing the three teammates joining her for this mission.

Mountain Opener was a standard A-grade psychic with no distinct strengths or weaknesses. Behind him stood a large green figure called Green Mud, another psychic who could make his body as hard as iron or as soft as mud.

What caught Bai Fu’s attention the most was a woman standing by the door, wearing a white alien ring around her neck with her arms crossed over her chest.

Her appearance was ordinary, but her imposing presence made her stand out. Bai Fu recalled that even Su Li, with her innate talent, wouldn’t stand a chance against this woman.

How terrifying, is this what a cosmic being’s talent looks like?

Just as Bai Fu was thinking, the woman suddenly lifted her head. Their gazes met, and a sharp energy clashed between them. Everything around seemed to freeze, and the colorful world began to degrade until it became a monochrome world of black, white, and gray, as if sinking into another dimension, silent and lifeless.

“Hey?”

Only when Mountain Opener’s voice broke the silence did the frozen world shatter like a mirror.

Colors returned, and so did Bai Fu’s heartbeat. She quickly cast a Spirit Vision on the woman.

**[Name]: ?**

**[Template]: Ordinary**

**[Main Occupation]: ? Lv24[+50], ?**

**[Secondary Occupation]: ?**

**[Health Points]: ?**

**[Attributes]: Strength ?, Agility ?, Constitution ?, Intelligence ?, Spirit 626, Inspiration ?**

**[Skills]: ?**

**[Talent]: ?**

**[Affinity]: ?**

**[Danger Level]: Black**

Her main occupation was level 74, with all other attributes except Spirit marked as unknown.

A peak A-grade psychic?

Bai Fu’s pupils narrowed. What she was concerned about was not the woman’s attributes, but the danger level rating.

Black meant she absolutely couldn’t win against this woman under normal circumstances.

No, can the gap between A-grade psychics really be that great?

Previously, she thought the action was secure with just one peak A-grade at Singularity Corporation, but now…

It still seems pretty steady.

As long as this woman could successfully hold off the peak A-grade from Singularity Corporation, dealing with the remaining four A-grades wouldn’t be too difficult. The only issue was their combat location being at Singularity Corporation’s headquarters; they couldn’t afford to be careless.

“This is Red Lotus, and this is Dark Moon,” Mountain Opener introduced all the A-grade psychics present. “Since everyone is here, let’s go. I’ll explain the plan in detail during the journey.”

Everyone boarded Mountain Opener’s spacecraft. On the way to Singularity Corporation’s headquarters, Mountain Opener distributed the detailed route map he had spent considerable effort collecting.

The NPCs showed no reaction, but the players were very excited. This was their first active engagement since entering the Star Ocean, and it was also their richest battle.

Bai Fu distributed part of the money earned from selling slave traders to the players. Even those who contributed the least earned 800 credit points, and high-contributing players received 2000 credit points on the spot. After receiving the money, the players immediately started shopping happily.

Many players bought the power armor they had long desired, while others got extremely flamboyant outfits, causing the other players to look envious.

“It would be nice to get a huge mecha someday.”

Guiyi Wo Fu couldn’t help but sigh.

After the spacecraft landed, he followed the crowd out of the exit. Just a few steps away, footsteps sounded beside him.

Fu Fu?

He turned his head and saw the female psychic who had been rather quiet since her introduction, apparently named Red Lotus, heading toward him.

Could it be a mission?

Guiyi Wo Fu’s eyes lit up. As a player of the Fu Sect, he loved only two things in the game: Fu Fu and missions.

“Is there anything I can assist you with?” Guiyi Wo Fu initiated a standard player greeting.

“Are you not from the Sea Lion Galaxy System?” Red Lotus smiled. “Your appearance is typical of ordinary cosmic beings. Your attire and style are completely different from the local civilization of the Sea Lion Galaxy System, and there’s a youthful air about you.”

Guiyi Wo Fu nodded.

Indeed, the players’ excitement at everything new resembled that of someone fresh from the countryside coming to the big city.

“What’s wrong with that?”

Red Lotus continued, “The Star Ocean is vast, filled with countless opportunities. Since you’re newcomers to the Sea Lion Galaxy System, you probably don’t understand many things. Actually, with the strength and courage you’ve shown, as long as you find the right direction, you can live a decent life even without becoming rich or famous…”

Guiyi Wo Fu nodded, then asked, “And your mission?”

Seeing that Guiyi Wo Fu wasn’t catching on, Red Lotus decided to be straightforward: “Isn’t Dark Moon the well-known Silver Moon in the chaotic starways recently? Following such a ruthless person who treats followers like grass is too dangerous. I think…”

Now Guiyi Wo Fu understood.

Oh, so this NPC is trying to poach Fu Fu instead of issuing a mission.

Hilarious, did you miss my name, “Guiyi Wo Fu”? Trying to make me leave Fu Fu’s side to follow you? In your dreams!

Red Lotus was disappointed but didn’t give up. She quickly approached other players.

This time, she was direct. Not only did she clearly state her intentions, but she also offered attractive terms, such as fixed salary, additional bonuses, and special equipment.

All the players refused her, almost driving her to despair. No, this bad woman, Silver Moon, is actively asking you to die for her. Are you crazy, or is this world crazy, or is it really true that good looks can get you anything?

She couldn’t figure it out and glared angrily at Bai Fu.

Red Lotus caused quite a stir, and with Jiujiao reporting, Bai Fu had noticed her early on.

Alright, alright, you’re digging my people… wait, that’s wrong, you’re digging my people, aren’t you!

Angry, I’ll get you sooner or later!

Fortunately, none of the players were swayed by Red Lotus’s promises.

Loyalty!

According to Jiujiao, some players ignored Red Lotus altogether, some didn’t want to switch sides after getting used to her, and some were tempted but ultimately decided it was better to stick with her.

**[After entering the Star Ocean, Fu Fu isn’t the main character anymore, but at least there’s a long-term hidden quest available]**

Bai Fu felt relieved. Thankfully, she had been subtle enough to hint at her unusual background to the players before, preventing them from being easily swayed by Red Lotus.

She secretly remained vigilant.

Red Lotus could see through her true identity, perhaps due to her high spirit attribute.

But compared to worrying about this, she was more worried about the players.

These players currently had a strong sense of belonging to the Silent Courtyard, but it was uncertain how other players would react if faced with someone like Red Lotus or even worse.

Players are inherently opportunistic. To prevent them from being swayed, Bai Fu felt she needed to highlight her uniqueness to the players.

While she was pondering the future, everyone arrived near Singularity Corporation.

The planet where Singularity Corporation was located wasn’t special in the chaotic starways; it was just as chaotic and savage as any other place. Therefore, Bai Fu’s arrival went unnoticed.

“According to my information, Singularity Corporation has two of its five A-grade psychics out on missions. Even if they rush back at top speed, it will take an hour. That hour is our golden opportunity. During that time, Red Lotus, you will hold off Jai, and the rest will be handled by me and Dark Moon.”

Mountain Opener shared his plan again, assigning the main attack direction. Everyone began waiting for nightfall.

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