AMRWFA -Chapter 268 Leading Wang Yukai by the Nose

“You’re afraid she might be in danger, but she’s also afraid something might happen to you. Isn’t that equal?” Ruan Yaoyao said. “You can’t be so double-standard. You have to give her a chance. If you don’t, how do you know she can’t help you? If she also becomes a trial participant, even if you’re not in the same space, can’t you learn from each other and improve together? And another thing—have you ever thought about reporting this to the state? One person’s experience is limited, but the country has so many people. I refuse to believe that among over a billion people, no one would encounter similar trial spaces and accumulate useful experience.”

Wang Yukai sneered. “Hah! Reporting to the state? In the end, aren’t you just talking about yourself? You think just because you can be a rich lady or a boss in the real world, you’re something special—and that you can still be superior once you enter the disaster trial? If that’s the case, then I’ll grant your wish—”

A man can endure many things, but not everything.

Suddenly, Wang Yukai pulled out an invitation card and threw it at Ruan Yaoyao.

“Be careful!”

Ruan Zhihe and the plainclothes officer were startled and rushed forward to shield her.

But unfortunately, the ghostly card seemed to have eyes. It swerved around them and shot straight toward Ruan Yaoyao.

Ruan Yaoyao reached out and caught the palm-sized, sinister invitation.

Heh.

This wasn’t any “invitation” at all—it was clearly a life-taking talisman used for marking. Once it hit someone, their life would be locked onto, and Wang Yukai could take it at any moment.

【I knew it—this had to be a scam!】

【As expected!】

“Since you all want one too, then take them together.” Wang Yukai said generously, pulling out two more—no, to be precise, three more—“life-taking talismans” and tossing them toward the other three people, excluding Lu Baojing.

Before the talismans could reach them, while they were still mid-air, Ruan Yaoyao waved her hand. Three golden threads shot out from her palm, intercepting all three talismans.

Only then did Wang Yukai notice that the talisman in Ruan Yaoyao’s hand hadn’t entered her body—it was firmly held in her palm.

What’s going on?!

This woman…

He quickly called out to the system, asking what was wrong with her and why she could catch the talismans he threw.

Although the system had never explicitly told him that someone in this world could catch his talismans, he had done missions for so many years and had never encountered such a situation.

The system was also shocked: 【There’s something wrong with this woman!】

Wang Yukai: 【I know there’s something wrong with her—I’m asking what exactly is wrong with her and what I should do!】

Despite having completed many missions, Wang Yukai relied heavily on the system for decisions. As usual, he instinctively sought its guidance.

The system replied: 【Ask who she is. Kill her!】

A murderous glint flashed in Wang Yukai’s eyes as he stared at Ruan Yaoyao. “Who are you? Why can you catch the invitation?”

Sensing his killing intent, Ruan Zhihe and the plainclothes officer quickly stepped in front of Ruan Yaoyao.

Lu Rulan didn’t hesitate either—she grabbed Lu Baojing and hid behind Ruan Yaoyao for protection.

Seeing this, Wang Yukai gritted his teeth in anger.

Lu Rulan, that bitch!

Whose side is she on?

He and Lu Baojing are the same side—if she wants to run, she should run alone! Why drag his girlfriend with her?!

When Lu Rulan saw the vicious look in Wang Yukai’s eyes, she shrank her neck in fear and hid even closer behind Ruan Yaoyao.

Lu Baojing felt uneasy, sensing that something about the situation was off.

Was her best friend really just asking her out to go shopping today?

Or had all of this been arranged in advance?

Otherwise, why would her friend instinctively pull her behind her boss whenever something happened, instead of observing first and siding with the winner?

And besides—Wang Yukai is her boyfriend. Would he really hurt her?

Ruan Yaoyao held the three talismans, looking innocent. “You said these are invitations? But this… isn’t it a life-marking talisman? First time I’ve heard that to become a trial participant, you have to try dying first—become a wandering ghost.”

“Nonsense! What life-taking talisman? This is an invitation! Who exactly are you, and why are you meddling in this?” Wang Yukai suddenly thought of something. “Today’s events… you arranged all of this, didn’t you? I knew it—how could Jingjing suddenly appear here and expose my identity? It must be your doing!”

Ruan Yaoyao replied, “I did offer a suggestion, but today’s events weren’t arranged by me. At most, I’m just here to watch the drama. You know—just here to see what’s going on while the authorities handle things.”

“You’re with the state?” Wang Yukai’s heart skipped a beat.

Had he really been targeted?

How was that possible?!

He had always been careful. At most, he slept with a few more women—but he hadn’t done anything illegal in the real world…

Ruan Yaoyao said, “You could say that. So—are you going to hand it over?”

“Hand over what?”

“Your trial space, of course. Don’t novels always say that if you discover something valuable and hand it to the state, you’ll be taken care of for life? Food, clothing, security—sounds great, right? Aren’t you tempted? You’ve been doing missions alone for years and are still stuck on your first disaster trial. But if the state helped you, you’d probably have cleared it long ago. You should have more confidence—the country has plenty of talented people.”

When Lu Baojing heard this, she was moved and began persuading him too. “Yeah, Wang Yukai, why don’t you listen to President Ruan and hand it over? You’ve been struggling alone for so many years—it’s too hard. If the state helps you, you’ll be safer. Wang Yukai, I don’t want anything to happen to you!”

Ruan Yaoyao’s words hadn’t worked—but Lu Baojing’s did.

Wang Yukai looked at her, hesitating. “Jingjing…”

The system panicked: 【That won’t work! You’ll be erased!】

【Wang Yukai, don’t act impulsively! Think carefully—if you really hand it over, you’ll become an experimental lab rat, unable to live or die!】

【You don’t want to lose your freedom, do you?】

【Think about your women!】

…

If he had a choice, Wang Yukai didn’t want to give up his current life.

He had always seen himself as a “hidden big shot,” someone who played weak on the surface but did great things in secret. There was a thrilling sense of moral transgression—it felt amazing.

Most importantly—freedom.

Since he acted alone, he could do whatever he wanted without worrying about consequences. Especially in the trial space, he was like a king—everyone had to obey his will.

He could have wealth, women, power—whatever he desired.

But if he handed everything over, would any of that still belong to him?

Would he still be this free?

That was uncertain.

Having gone through nine years of compulsory education, Wang Yukai understood clearly: once he handed it over, he would be under state control. His past actions might be overlooked, but he certainly wouldn’t be allowed to repeat them.

So he said to Lu Baojing, “I’m sorry, Jingjing. I can’t. Only you can know about this. If a third person finds out, the system will erase me. You’ve read web novels—you should know not all systems allow their hosts to reveal their existence. I’ve already paid a huge price for you. If I didn’t love you—if you weren’t my future wife, someone tied to me—then the moment I told you the truth, I would’ve been erased…”