cnatrainingtips Chapter 272 It's You I've Decided!
Chapter 272 It's You I've Decided!
Come again?
Chen You's brow twitched violently.
He realized that Meng De was a fanatic. The more he refused, the more Meng De thought he was noble and virtuous, and the more intense the pressure became.
Should we be filial sons and virtuous grandsons?
Let whoever wants to be this grandson be it.
Chen You's gaze swept around and finally landed on the dark mass of players behind him, a crowd that seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see.
Those players who met his gaze, whether they were crouching or leaning, instantly stood at attention like soldiers being inspected by an instructor.
His eyes were filled with fervor and adoration.
Or... how about we just find some player to do it for us?
He said he saw that this brother had extraordinary bones and was destined to be associated with the ancestors of the Meng family.
With his current reputation, the player who gets targeted will probably faint from excitement on the spot.
The thought had barely formed when Chen You suddenly remembered something else.
He turned to look at Mengde, who was waiting for his "appointment" with a devout expression, and said in a profound and inscrutable tone, "Wait a moment, I'll make a phone call."
"What...what are you saying?"
Meng De was stunned, his face full of confusion.
Is this some kind of ancient secret language?
Or is it some kind of ritual term for communicating with the gods and spirits?
Chen You ignored his astonishment, opened his friend list, and sent a message to Moon Arrow.
[Chen You]: President Yue, are you in Qian Guang City?
He needs to confirm this.
This ancestral worship ceremony looks like it's about to cause something big; what if it triggers a monster siege...?
The top players like Moon Arrow and Thalos happened to be loitering nearby. Wouldn't that be like them coming to steal my monsters?
Given their strength, I'm afraid I'll end up wasting my time.
Moon Arrow replied to messages almost instantly, his words brimming with barely suppressed anticipation.
[Moon Arrow]: Chairman Chen, are we about to start?
[Moon Arrow]: Do you need me to come over? I'll be right there!
Chen You's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly replied.
[Chen You]: Don't move!
After sending those three words, he realized his tone was a bit harsh and quickly added:
[Chen You]: The bus doesn't depart until tonight. Just wanted to ask in advance, are you, Guild Leader Yue, and Guild Leaders Salos and Oro, currently not in Thousand Light City?
Chen You quickly came up with a reason that sounded extremely "mystical".
[Chen You]: To be honest, I thought about it a lot last night, and it seems that our last collaboration triggered some kind of cause and effect.
[Chen You]: I speculate that in order to obtain the most suitable mythical blueprint, it is best to stay in the main city area that matches your level, so that "fate" will be more likely to favor you.
He packaged his selfish motives into a mystical "shipping rule".
Based on the previous two experiences: the first time, Moon Arrow did not come to Thousand Light City, but instead produced her own archer blueprints.
The second time, she came, and the result was Chen You's cultivation blueprint.
This explanation is absolutely flawless.
A moment later, news came from Moon Arrow, his tone carrying a hint of sudden realization and heartfelt admiration.
[Moon Arrow]: I see! Thank you for your guidance, President Chen! No wonder last time... I understand now, we won't go to Thousand Light City.
Get it done.
Chen You felt relieved and closed the chat window with satisfaction.
These idiots were completely fooled and misled.
With his biggest concern cleared up, Chen You finally turned his attention back to the present.
He abandoned his gentle demeanor, adopting a solemn expression of compassion, and sighed softly at Mengde.
"Lord Meng."
"Brother Chen, what are your orders?" Meng De immediately bowed, listening attentively.
Chen You held up two fingers and gestured in front of his eyes, then did some calculations.
The movements were fluid and graceful, as if they had been rehearsed hundreds of times.
"I was just lost in thought when, on a whim, I cast a divination."
He paused, looking at Meng De's face, which was pale with tension, before slowly saying:
"The divination indicates that today, the celestial bodies are out of alignment, and yin and yang are in conflict. This incense... is not suitable for me to light."
"Ah?" Meng De was shocked.
"This... what should we do? Without Brother Chen, a sage of our time, to preside over this, I fear our ancestors..."
"No." Chen You waved his hand, interrupting him, his tone becoming increasingly ethereal.
"Although I cannot give specific guidance, the divination has pointed to another path."
He turned slightly to the side, his gaze seemingly piercing through the void, looking towards the direction of Thousand Light City.
"Such divine objects that connect with the heavens must be lit by a person with a 'great karmic connection' to the Meng family and who is imbued with the 'worldly essence' in order to break through the barrier between Yin and Yang."
"May the merits of the offerings and the filial piety of the descendants be delivered to the netherworld without any error, to comfort the spirits of our ancestors."
Chen You's words were flowery and rambling.
But Meng De fell for it. He was completely taken aback, and the anxiety on his face instantly turned into solemn respect.
"The grand cause and effect... the mundane affairs of the world..."
Mengde muttered to himself, then suddenly looked up, his eyes shining with hope.
"May I ask, Brother Chen, where is this destined person? I'll send someone to invite them immediately! No, I'll go myself!"
"Far away, yet right before my eyes."
Chen You gently tilted his chin towards the sea of people outside the tomb, his posture perfectly controlled.
His gaze slowly swept across the area.
It was an ocean formed by countless players, and at this moment, it was completely silent.
When Chen You's gaze met theirs, a subtle commotion would arise in the crowd.
The players who were being watched straightened up, their eyes escalating from fervor to madness.
Chen You's gaze finally settled on the front row of the crowd.
There was a player there who had a very distinctive appearance.
He was exceptionally tall and strong, like an iron tower, with rough, grayish-white skin.
What is most striking is the top of his head, where a thick, single horn grows right in the center.
Beneath the horn is not a pair of eyes, but a single, enormous eye that takes up almost half of the face.
His appearance is like a Cyclops that stepped out of some mythological picture book.
It seems... their IQ isn't very high.
Great, he's the one.
Chen You thought to himself, but on the surface he still maintained that compassionate and wise demeanor.
He slowly raised his arm, his slender index finger tracing an enigmatic path in the air.
Finally, it pointed with unerring accuracy at the Cyclops player.
"It's you."
The sound wasn't loud, but in the quiet moment, it still reached the ears of everyone present clearly.
boom!
The entire player community instantly erupted in chaos.
Countless envious, jealous, and shocked gazes fell upon the Cyclops player.
The Cyclops that was targeted blinked its huge eye in confusion, seemingly not quite understanding what was happening.
He looked around and realized that everyone was staring at him. Only then did he belatedly stretch out his large, winnowing hand and point at his own nose.
"I?"
Chen You nodded slightly and said succinctly, "No doubt about it, it's you."
"bring it on."
"Awooo—!"
The Cyclops suddenly unleashed a deafening roar, filled with extreme excitement and ecstasy, making the ears of the surrounding players ring.
The players around him automatically parted to make way, as if welcoming a triumphant hero.
The Cyclops took long strides, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly.
He rushed to the altar in three strides, and when he was still three meters away from Chen You, he knelt down with a "thump".
The ground of the entire Mausoleum of a Thousand Lights seemed to tremble.
He looked up, his huge single eye filled with tears, and his voice choked with emotion.
"Idol! God of Travel! I...I'm Meng Huo! I'm your most loyal fan!"
Chen You: "..."
Chen You then noticed the other party's ID; their surname really was Meng!