Chapter 167
Tang Mo calmly said, “The last method isn’t feasible.” His expression was still and none of the embarra.s.sment that he felt from Jack’s words could be seen. Of the four people present, only Jack didn’t notice Tang Mo’s meaning. Chen Shanshan was silent for a moment before asking, “It isn’t feasible?”
Fu Wenduo replied, “Yes, it isn’t feasible.”
Chen Shanshan nodded. “Okay, there is only the second method which is to take away all props from Major Fu. However, I don’t recommend this method. For the current us, props are more useful than understanding the uncertain note of your ability.” It would be okay if it was just one or two props but this required taking all of Fu Wenduo’s props. He also had a few rare quality props. The little girl asked without hesitation, “Brother Tang, what do you think?”
Chen Shanshan didn’t know about the existence of the turkey egg Momo. If Tang Mo took it away from Fu Wenduo then he couldn’t guarantee that he could use the turkey egg anymore. The effect of the archiver was so great that Tang Mo couldn’t risk it.
Tang Mo agreed. “Yes, we don’t have to think about this issue for the moment.”
Fu Wenduo’s gaze focused on Tang Mo’s body before he quickly retracted it.
After learning how to gain Fu Wenduo’s ability from the black tower world, he realized it was almost impossible. Tang Mo couldn’t kill Fu Wenduo or take away all his props. It was even less likely as Fu Wenduo gained more props in the future. The truth clock didn’t lie so there was only the third method left.
Tang Mo thought for a long time before sighing softly. “Once we returned to Earth, the black tower announced that it will open the new version on May 18th. This is seven days later…”
The matter of taking Fu Wenduo’s power was placed to the side as everyone started to talk about the new black tower version next week.
Chen Shanshan stated, “The new version is definitely related to the transparent people. The Tian Xuan organization received news from a black tower monster who said it was best to attack the tower. This time, in addition to Brother Tang and Major Fu, there was also a player in Europe who attacked the black tower’s fourth floor. Unfortunately, our speed was slower than Mu Huixue.” She suddenly said, “Brother Tang delayed a bit of time by asking Schrodinger to make him a new prop but Mu Huixue cleared the fourth floor as early as last month. She delayed it for a longer period of time. More importantly… an invisible player cleared the black tower’s fourth floor first. Does this impact us?”
A black tower boss’ warning could never be taken lightly.
The fourth floor of the black tower seemed to be a very important floor. The first person to pa.s.s it might receive special treatment. Unfortunately, the Earth survivors could no longer find out.
Tang Mo had a thought. “There are seven days left. You should return to Shanghai tomorrow.”
Jack asked, “Return to Shanghai?”
Tang Mo said, “Yes. Tomorrow we will go to Tian Xuan and exchange the information we have. Tian Xuan is the largest stowaways organization in Beijing and their intelligence network is larger than ours. The new version is coming and no one knows the att.i.tude of the invisible people to the survivors. Tian Xuan won’t turn against us until this att.i.tude is determined.”
Ruan w.a.n.gshu let Li Miaomiao follow the Tang Mo duo to attack the tower. Then Li Miaomiao took the initiative to act at a critical junction and risked her life to transfer Tang Mo’s wound. He could trust the organization members for the moment.
“Once we receive the information, go back to Shanghai and give it to Luo Fengcheng. There are many organizations in Shanghai but their strength isn’t as high as Tian Xuan. Luo Fengcheng’s side could be dangerous.”
Jack nodded lightly before saying, “Shanshan won’t go with me.”
Tang Mo was startled. “What?”
Jack touched the back of his head. It had been almost half a month since coming to Beijing and this silly man finally remembered something. Before he left, Luo Fengcheng had told him something and he actually forgot about it. “Dr. Luo said that you should team up with Shanshan. She doesn’t have to go back to Attack. Her ability is more effective when working with you… Hey, didn’t I say it?” He turned to look at the little girl who looked stunned. “Shanshan, didn’t I say it? Oh, then I am saying it now.”
Chen Shanshan, “…”
Tang Mo, “…”
Don’t be so casual!
The current situation was summed up and everyone rested, ready to go to Tian Xuan the next day and also to find Xiao Fu. Tang Mo had just turned and taken a few steps when Chen Shanshan stopped him. “Brother Tang.”
Tang Mo turned around and looked down at the thin girl.
Chen Shanshan was only 15 years old but she could be as calm as an adult. “Your ability is to copy other people’s abilities. Then…do you have my ability?”
Tang Mo was silent for a moment. “Sorry, I got your ability when we were at the school. I didn’t tell you.”
Chen Shanshan asked, “What are the limitations of my ability?”
“It is called super intelligent thinking. It can improve intelligence and the accuracy of your judgments will increase. The upper limit is 50%. In other words, any conjecture you make has a 50% probability of being correct. This is a very powerful ability but it has a cost. You can’t improve your physical fitness.”
Chen Shanshan didn’t show any traces of surprise. She just helplessly smiled, “It is no wonder why. I cleared the black tower’s second floor and experienced many instance. I can feel my thinking ability becoming more agile but I never felt my physical strength increasing.” The little girl didn’t blame Tang Mo for quietly copying her ability. “Brother Tang, if you had told me earlier then Teacher wouldn’t have forced me to carry out the h.e.l.l training.” Luo Fengcheng later discovered that these exercises were of no use to Chen Shanshan. The little girl didn’t grow any muscles.
Tang Mo smiled. It was only at times like this that she still seemed like a child.
Chen Shanshan suddenly said, “Copy Jack’s ability before he leaves.”
Tang Mo, “…?”
Chen Shanshan was very serious. Five minutes ago, she was still Jack’s teammate and now she was Tang Mo’s teammate. The little girl unceremoniously helped Tang Mo dig a pit for Jack. “Brother Tang, don’t forget. Jack might not be smart but his ability is very strong.”
Jack, who was running into a small store to find food, suddenly shuddered. He didn’t know that Attack’s brain was calculating against him.
The night was dark but due to the black tower’s sudden notice, there were rough waves under the calm surface of Beijing.
Tang Mo didn’t rest. He took the new parasol and went to an open s.p.a.ce to experiment with the weapon. The small parasol opened and the master chanted the spell, opening and closing it over and over.
This umbrella was lighter than before.
The round umbrella edge was like a sharp blade that cut apart all objects in front of it. Meanwhile, the large umbrella surface was extremely tough. Tang Mo tried it a few times before his eyes focused on the huge red gem embedded in the umbrella handle. Tang Mo touched the strange jewel and then lines of words appeared on the small parasol.
[Prop: Wolf Grandmother’s Little Parasol (Schrodinger’s Upgraded Version)]
[Owner: Tang Mo]
[Quality: Rare (Pseudo)]
[Level: 3]
[Attack: Strong]
[Function: Extremely strong defense. The umbrella’s surface is extremely hard and the tip is extremely sharp. When open, the small parasol can be used as a defensive object. When closed, the small parasol can be used to attack. There is a mysterious effect due to the tear of a small mermaid being embedded. The effect is automatically triggered when the owner discovers the principle.]
[Restrictions: When using the small parasol, you must say, “Little Red Riding Hood energy, magical girl transform!”]
[Note: Grandmother Wolf’s heart (crossed out)… shameless human! The great Lord Schrodinger will never give you any more props for the rest of your life! —The great Schrodinger.]
Tang Mo, “…”
It was the first time Tang Mo had seen a black tower prop with a hidden function. All black tower props would explain the functions and restrictions in detail. He thought that Schrodinger had deliberately hid the new effect of the small parasol as revenge.
Tang Mo stroked the red gem on the handle of the umbrella and muttered, “Is this the mermaid’s tear?”
“Every drop of tear by the small mermaid will turn into a pearl…” A low and nice-sounding male voice was heard from behind him. Tang Mo turned his head with surprise and saw Fu Wenduo speaking, “In the black tower world, Schrodinger is just a small cat. It isn’t impossible for the mermaid’s tear to be a ruby.”
The two people’s eyes met.
Tang Mo put the small parasol away and calmly asked, “Xiao Fu is at Tian Xuan. Is he okay?”
Fu Wenduo frowned. He was somewhat dissatisfied that his brother had the image of being easily bullied in Tang Mo’s heart and decided to expose a fact. “He isn’t as good as you think. He went to Tian Xuan while Li Miaomiao went with us to attack the tower. It might seem like an exchange but he is taking the opportunity to observe the inside of the Tian Xuan organization. He will escape on his own if there is a problem.”
Tang Mo didn’t notice Fu Wenduo’s meaning and nodded. “Ruan w.a.n.gshu isn’t that type of person.”
“I remember that you were also experimenting with a prop when we first met.”
Tang Mo instantly knew Fu Wenduo’s meaning and his face darkened.
Mario’s stinking hat!
When they first met (in person), he was stupid enough to not notice the man hiding and hit the wall three times in front of Fu Wenduo!
Tang Mo pulled out the small parasol and asked lightly, “Do you want to help me test my new weapon?”
Fu Wenduo realized the change in Tang Mo’s att.i.tude and raised an eyebrow. “Okay.”
The next second, the small parasol moved through the air and stabbed straight at Fu Wenduo’s face. Tang Mo’s offensive didn’t let up as he violently aimed the parasol at Fu Wenduo. Fu Wenduo didn’t dare be careless as a black knife slipped from his sleeve. The sharp blade hit the tip of the small parasol and there was a metal collision sound.
Tang Mo glanced at it and saw that the tip of the umbrella wasn’t cut. Only a white mark had appeared. He looked up and asked, “A rare quality prop?”
Fu Wenduo replied, “It is a prop that can stab a hole in the head of the circus leader.”
The two of them laughed and attacked again.
In terms of fighting skills alone, Tang Mo wasn’t a match for Fu Wenduo. However, Fu Wenduo needed to be careful when using the dagger and couldn’t touch Tang Mo. This dagger would inflict a heavy injury as long as it cut Tang Mo. The two of them fought on the gravel ground.
A bitter light appeared in front of Tang Mo’s eyes as Fu Wenduo’s dagger came straight towards him. Tang Mo reflexively opened the small parasol and used the umbrella surface to block the blow. Fu Wenduo quickly retracted the blade just as it was about to pierce the small parasol.
Fu Wenduo stated, “I’m not sure if it will pierce through the umbrella or not.”
Tang Mo also put away the small parasol and no longer fought. He asked, “What props do you have?”
Tang Mo’s tone was natural when he asked. They were teammates and with their personalities, they had reservations and wouldn’t say everything. For example, Tang Mo and Fu Wenduo had previously known things but they hid it from Xiao Fu and didn’t say anything.
However, Tang Mo naturally asked this sentence and didn’t feel that anything was wrong. It was as if there should be no secrets between the two of them.
Fu Wenduo noticed this and his lips curved. “I have three rare quality props, six excellent quality and some others. The rare quality is the turkey egg Momo, this dagger and a pa.s.s for the Underground Kingdom.”
Tang Mo said, “I also have three. They are the turkey egg Momo, the King’s Gold Coin and the Black Tower’s Infinite Non-Probability Pocket Watch. What is the use of the Underground Kingdom’s Pa.s.s?”
Fu Wenduo replied, “It is to clear any three non tower attack games.”
Tang Mo, “…”
Three games! Three d.a.m.n games!
Black tower, open your eyes! This was a stowaway, the world’s best stowaway! Is it really okay for you to give him such an amazing prop?
Tang Mo suddenly felt that his gold coin was weak compared to this pa.s.s.
Fu Wenduo saw the change in TanG Mo’s expression and kindly added, “However, the props obtained from the games cleared with the pa.s.s is at best an excellent quality and there is only one.”
Tang Mo, “…” There was no need to say it.
Thanks to this, the strange atmosphere created by the truth clock’s words disappeared. Tang Mo put away the small parasol and the two people walked back together.
After the earth went online, there were no dazzling lights from the city and the stars in the sky gradually became clearer.
Tang Mo looked up at the universe. His steps slightly paused as he whispered, “Even if there isn’t Momo, that pa.s.s is very important.” He wouldn’t take the pa.s.s since it was something Fu Wenduo risked his life to obtain. However, the result was that he really couldn’t get Fu Wenduo’s power.
Tang Mo made up his mind. “I won’t get your ability. We will check the truth of the black tower in other places. We don’t have to worry about it now.”
“Why can’t you get it?”
Tang Mo stopped and looked up with a startled expression at the man beside him.
Fu Wenduo placed his hands in his pocket and smiled at Tang Mo. “Aren’t there three ways? You can’t kill me and the second method doesn’t work because of Momo. However… there is still the third method.”
Mating.
This word rang in the heads of the two people at the same time.
Neither of them said anything.
Tang Mo’s gaze was fixed on Fu Wenduo’s face. He seemed to want to see this man’s thoughts.
They were both gay and liked men. Tang Mo found out about this after they hid in the warehouse and he touched Fu Wenduo’s abs. There was no problem with their s.e.xual preferences and there was nothing stopping them. The truth clock didn’t lie. As long as they did it once, Tang Mo could get Fu Wenduo’s ability and improve his strength. They might also figure out some things about the black tower.
However…
Tang Mo smiled. “There is no need to sell ourselves for the black tower.” He turned his head and moved on.
Fu Wenduo’s solemn voice was heard behind him. “What if it wasn’t selling ourselves?”
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