No one responded to Xi Shi’s question, only the young girl named Xie Lingxi hesitated and tried to speak. Trust still wasn’t strong enough—was she unwilling to reveal her official status, or were there no other members from an official background besides me? Zhang Yuanqing was pondering whether to give a hint when the River God in black jacket spoke coldly: “We’ve been inside the Spirit Realm for several minutes now. The Spirit Realm has given us no cues at all—this means we’ll have to rely entirely on ourselves to succeed. If you know any information, don’t hesitate to share; we’re all in this together.” Xie Lingxi gently raised her hand and said softly: “I know a bit about the old version of the instance’s content—the Spirit Realm's introduction has changed.” Was she from the official organization? Zhang Yuanqing observed the girl carefully. The River God frowned: “The introduction has changed… now I understand why the difficulty level of Jinshui Amusement Park was adjusted—it’s all in the Spirit Realm’s narrative. Do any of you remember what it used to say?” “I’ve forgotten…” said the red-haired Fire Master, rubbing his head. Xi Shi glanced at him and quietly stepped back, smiling gently: “A presence beyond description has arrived here—she changed the difficulty level of Jinshui Amusement Park. She instructed the spirits within the park to help her find a person whose name consists of four characters. Who could that be?” “Being a father for the first time,” Zhang Yuanqing added, “I think who it is may not matter much. This person should just serve as background storytelling—what matters more is the ‘spirits’ in the park. Could it be that the difficulty of Jinshui Amusement Park was elevated to S-level because these spirits received a special empowerment from this presence?” The young man dressed in bean-shoe pants and a tailored suit, Master Qi Tian Da Sheng, brightened: “That makes sense—thank you so much, sir. You’re really smart.” The River God nodded slightly, agreeing with the middle-aged man’s words: “Therefore, we just need to avoid projects with eerie elements and select simpler facilities for our experience—we should be able to reduce risks.” He turned to Xie Lingxi and asked: “Do you know the detailed old version guide?” At this moment, Zhang Yuanqing had planned to step in before the young girl and present the old information, so as not to lose his influence. But just then, a soft chime sound rang inside his mind—the Spirit Realm’s prompt came through: [Due to your outstanding performance earlier, you’ve triggered a hidden mission. You have been appointed team leader. Please note that one of your team members is secretly an Evil Officer. Ensure the number of team members is at least three; otherwise, penalties will be imposed and your current level experience will reset.] [Please remember to conceal your own role identity.] A hidden mission? Zhang Yuanqing’s mind flashed with a “sigh” character—his expression remained calm, yet his heart sank immediately. The facilities within the instance are fraught with danger, and now there's also a werewolf among the team members—the difficulty has risen dramatically. “My hidden mission is to maintain at least three team members. Therefore, it seems the Evil Officer’s task is to reduce our numbers below three—possibly even eliminate everyone.” “To ensure a high success rate, identifying and removing this officer early would be ideal. However, I cannot prove my identity, and trust among team members isn’t yet solid. It might end up that I’m accused of being the werewolf instead of actually helping to solve the problem.” At this moment, Zhang Yuanqing felt he couldn’t trust anyone—seemingly even the sweet young girl Xie Lingxi had now become a wolf in human form. Wait! Jinshui Amusement Park is a multi-player instance open to all professions—could there be an Evil Officer among our team members? Given the opposition between the factions, it’s certain that the Evil Officer must be one of them… Zhang Yuanqing thought with sharp clarity: by using the Red Dance Shoes to pressure each member, he could reveal who is the true Evil Officer. “No, this approach is too hasty—it would leave us with no room for maneuver. And really—is it that simple? What if I’m wrong?” He quietly exhaled, abandoning his plan to summon the Red Dance Shoes. “If there’s no Evil Officer in our team, then my actions would amount to a direct conflict with the team—after which we’d have nothing left to do but sit and watch.” “Therefore, I now have to both lead the team through projects while simultaneously identifying the Evil Officer? Truly, this is an S-level multi-instance—that’s as difficult as the Place of Spirits, just in a different way.” Even before the instance began, Zhang Yuanqing felt his heart already weighed heavily. “I know some details from the old guide, but not all of them,” Xie Lingxi said. “Oh, little sister—you’re wonderful! You must be one of the official organization’s members, right? Would you mind if I walked with you?” Xi Shi smiled warmly. One overly simple, and one deeply reserved—Zhang Yuanqing quietly observed both women. The River God in black jacket now cast a cool gaze at Zhang Yuanqing: “What do you think?” After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yuanqing said: “My initial judgment is that the difficulty has increased primarily for facilities with supernatural elements; other projects might remain largely unchanged. Therefore, we can select one of the simpler projects based on the old guide.” The River God’s expression, though initially serious, now revealed approval—he nodded: “That’s exactly what I had in mind—well done, a seasoned player who has navigated multiple Spirit Realms.” He then looked around at the group: “Do any of you have objections?” Everyone nodded in unison—as if having no real opinion. The River God asked Xie Lingxi: “Which facility do you suggest we experience?” Xie Lingxi gently pursed her lips, her bright eyes scanning the scene and pointing to the steel tracks curving like a dragon: “That one is the simplest.” When they saw the roller coaster, everyone’s eyes widened—Xi Shi smiled weakly: “Why?” “The old method was simple—the passengers just got on, closed their eyes, and once the roller coaster completed three laps of the track, the journey ended.” “This…,” said Qi Tian Da Sheng, a socialite, who looked up at the tall steel structure with some hesitation, pointing to the nearby carousel: “What about that one? I think it’s also quite safe.” Xie Lingxi shook her head seriously: “The carousel is only suitable for children. Adults find themselves unable to get off once they board—even though there’s no actual danger—it just keeps turning endlessly.” Would they all be eliminated if they boarded? Qi Tian Da Sheng quietly stepped back, silent. “If no one has objections, then let’s go with the roller coaster,” said the River God calmly—he suddenly chuckled: “I can’t guarantee how clever each of you is in matching up to Jinshui Amusement Park—but I’m absolutely certain none of you are dull.” The River God was subtly, almost intentionally, competing for influence—Xie Lingxi seemed simple at first glance, but could someone truly that straightforward be selected into an S-level instance? Xi Shi has been testing everyone’s identities throughout—her poised demeanor might not be genuine. “Being a father,” Zhang Yuanqing thought—his outward persona of simplicity and sincerity revealed a sharp insight in identifying the supernatural elements as the key danger—demonstrating his inner depth wasn’t merely surface-level. Qi Tian Da Sheng was somewhat timid, a bit flirtatious, with few standout qualities—but not an irritant either. Among the group, Zhang Yuanqing thought the most reliable person was the Fire Master—if he could confirm that this individual is indeed a Fire Master, then he would be safest. Otherwise, he might be the most dangerous of all. Zhang Yuanqing analyzed each team member’s strengths and characteristics—he raised his hand to agree: “I have no objections—let’s go with the roller coaster.” Unconsciously, he had slightly eased his sense of control—not constantly leading, yet maintaining a steady level of engagement. Having reviewed the guide, he knew Xie Lingxi hadn’t lied—the roller coaster seemed intense but in reality was the simplest game. Of course, it wasn’t certain that the current version of the roller coaster’s gameplay still matched the old one—could other facilities not have undergone changes as well? “I have no objections.” “I also have no objections.” “Fine—after all, playing anything is just playing.” Once a decision was made, the group moved toward the roller coaster, following directional signs through a corridor into a building beneath the tracks. It was a modest hall—the storage cabinets were on the left side of the entrance, and the ticket counter on the right. As they entered, the Spirit Realm’s voice prompt came: [Chime—here is your roller coaster experience ticket. Please reach the upper level within five minutes.] [Chime—the excess items you brought have been stored; please collect them at the storage cabinet after completing the project.] Excess items… Zhang Yuanqing instinctively reached into his pocket for a blue pill—he found it still there, and he breathed out in relief—only to hear the Fire Master shout: “The item panel won’t open!” Everyone was startled—they immediately tried to summon their item panels, only to find that this feature seemed completely missing. “Me—I can’t even use my skills now,” Qi Tian Da Sheng said, voice trembling, “what about you?” !!! Zhang Yuanqing’s heart sank—instinctively, he activated Night Wanderer—but the Power of the Moon was firmly sealed within him. Others tried too—and indeed, they all lost their skills. This phenomenon left the Spirit Realm walkers deeply concerned—without skills, what difference did they now make compared to ordinary people? At this moment, “Being a father” spoke: “We can’t use our active skills, but our passive abilities remain intact—and our physical health hasn’t changed.” “Come on—we’ve come this far. Let’s go up.” Zhang Yuanqing stepped forward and began ascending the stairs. The group moved slowly, their hearts heavy, reaching the roof of the building—a platform laid with two steel tracks, quietly displaying double-seater roller coasters. The team members stared at the roller coaster—everyone remained silent. Ah—the moment has come for me to demonstrate my role as China’s team leader—this fits perfectly with the initial persona I presented… Zhang Yuanqing smiled: “My last time riding a roller coaster was during college—I especially liked sitting in the first row.” Under everyone's gaze, he stepped into the first-row seat and fastened his safety belt. Others relaxed slightly—and soon joined him on board. “I have a fear of heights…” Xi Shi said, playing at being helpless—hesitating between Zhang Yuanqing and the River God. Just this hesitation allowed Xie Lingxi in black hair to take the seat beside Zhang Yuanqing—leaving Xi Shi to settle for the River God. Zhang Yuanqing glanced at her, who smiled warmly back. Once everyone had fastened their safety belts, the River God in second row said calmly: “Remember to close your eyes during any event—you must not open them. Of course, if anyone wishes to prove the rules with their life, I’ll gladly welcome that.” “That’s terribly rude of you,” the Fire Master remarked, rolling his eyes. Zhang Yuanqing turned and looked at the team members behind him—second row held River God and Xi Shi; third row had “Being a Father” and the Fire Master. The more reserved Qi Tian Da Sheng seemed to feel overlooked—he sat alone in fourth row. At this moment, power flowed through the tracks—the roller coaster slowly began moving. Before Zhang Yuanqing closed his eyes, he saw everyone had closed theirs. He closed his own eyes—feeling the vehicle move gently along the tracks, initially slow as if climbing a steep incline. Then, when it reached its peak point, it came to a complete stop. Immediately after, a strong sensation of weightlessness washed over him—the sound of wind roaring in his ears—and Xi Shi’s small gasp. Zhang Yuanqing tensed—listening closely to the sounds around him, counting silently. About two minutes later, the roller coaster slowed and stopped. Zhang Yuanqing opened his eyes—he saw that the roller coaster had returned to the platform—the entire experience was quiet and uneventful. Ah—he exhaled softly—and suddenly heard a cry from behind. His heart quickened—he turned around—his eyes widened in shock. The River God in second row now stood with an empty neck—his head completely gone. The Fire Master in third row, his face covered in blood, lifted the head carefully in his arms, voice trembling: “Useless… No use at all…” The River God’s eyes remained tightly closed—he looked calm and peaceful—as if he hadn’t felt any pain at all. A chill spread through everyone’s hearts.