Faced with the God of Speed's question, Diyi Hong simply chuckled.
As the rule-maker, wasn't it only fair to sneak in a few "default clauses"?
With a scan of his spiritual sense, even underwear color couldn't be hidden—let alone card numbers.
"You all don't need to worry about the numbers. Just call out who you want to do what."
"One wisp of divine sense to start bidding. Opportunity like this doesn't come often~"
["Nine Colored Goddess": I bid 5 wisps of divine sense!]
["Nine Colored Goddess": Don't fall for the streamer's trap, everyone. Let's take turns giving commands.]
Oh?
Trying to block his profits?
"Taking turns is fine, but we can't just keep squeezing the same few people. And remember, there's a limit to how many times you can target Tang San."
["God of Emotion": 10 wisps! I only want this first one. You all can have the rest!]
["God of Speed": Well, since you said that, I'm out.]
["Phoenix God": I'll abstain too.]
["Rakshasa God": Gotta give Emotion God some face.]
["Nine Colored Goddess": Dammit, streamer! So scheming!]
User [God of Emotion] has sent gift: "Wisp of Emotion" ×10
["God of Emotion": Thanks, everyone!]
["God of Emotion": Streamer, there's a level-five life-type soul device called the Lie Detector in the soul tool I sent you—have Tang San answer a few questions for me!]
That's it?
Diyi Hong rummaged through his spatial ring and pulled out a uniquely shaped helmet.
"Everyone done drawing their cards?" he grinned. "Then… Number 2, come play a little truth game with me."
Everyone instinctively glanced at their cards and breathed a sigh of relief.
Not them.
Only Tang San's expression darkened as he raised his card—Number 2.
"What do you mean, truth game?"
"Don't rush. Put this on first."
Diyi Hong handed him the helmet. Once Tang San had it on, he explained:
"This is a life-type soul device: Lie Detector. It can monitor whether a person is lying or not."
"Let's run a few basic tests first."
"Tang San, what's one plus one?"
"Two," Tang San replied without hesitation.
Beep!
The helmet glowed green—looked suspiciously like a glowing green hat.
Amusing.
"Tang San, again—one plus one?"
Tang San paused, then tested, "Three?"
Beep beep beep beep!
A blaring alarm, and the hat turned red.
"Now let's ask something only you would know," Diyi Hong grinned. "Tang San, do you love Xiao Wu?"
Tang San's eyes flickered, instinctively glancing at Xiao Wu. Their eyes met.
"I… I'm only her brother…"
Beep beep beep beep!
"…"
Beep beep beep beep!
"I didn't even say anything yet, why's it still going off?!" Tang San complained.
"It monitors brainwaves," Diyi Hong said casually. "As long as your brain's processing a lie, it'll react."
"Hmph!" Meng Yiran sneered. "Can't even admit he likes her. Xiao Wu, what do you see in him?"
Xiao Wu lowered her head in disappointment.
Tang San saw this, and knew he had to break the silence.
Reluctantly, he said, "Alright. I don't know when it started, but my feelings for Xiao Wu are no longer just brotherly."
Beep.
Xiao Wu looked up, joy sparkling in her eyes, revealing her dark, gaping front teeth.
Ah.
No wonder she hadn't smiled all day.
Where did her rabbit teeth go?
Why didn't I notice earlier?
"Alright, basic testing complete," Diyi Hong said with a smile. "Time for the official questions."
He glanced at the livestream chat and read aloud—
"Tang San, since you love Xiao Wu, are you willing to die for her?"
"Of course!" Tang San didn't hesitate. "I promised—anyone who wants to hurt her must step over my dead body first!"
Beep.
Truth.
Xiao Wu, deeply moved, stepped forward.
Tang San looked at her with heartfelt emotion—
But Ning Rongrong suddenly interjected:
"Then why did you steal Xiao Wu's external spirit bone?"
Record scratch.
Xiao Wu snapped out of her love-struck daze, staring at Tang San, waiting for his answer.
Tang San wanted to curse.
This girl just had to poke the sore spot?
Thoughts spun furiously.
Beep beep beep beep!
Beep!
Beep!
Beep beep beep beep!
After several failed attempts to lie, he resigned himself.
"I needed power to defeat Meng Yiran."
Beep beep beep beep!
"And to defeat Diyi Hong!"
Beep!
"As soon as I reclaim Eight Spider Lances, I'll return it to Xiao Wu!"
Beep!
Xiao Wu, touched again, threw herself into his arms—
BOOM!!
Chastity Lock activated. Tang San was blasted back, spun midair in a 1080-degree corkscrew, and crashed straight into the campfire.
FWOOOOSH—
Li Yusong's dragon-patterned staff extended to try and flick Tang San out of the fire pit—
Instead—
PCHT!
"AAARGHH!!!"
Right in the rear!
Three inches in.
Tang San pulled himself off the pole, shaking, eyes wide with disbelief.
You dare say that wasn't on purpose!?
Li Yusong's face twisted in pain too.
His martial soul… felt violated.
["Phoenix God": PFFT! Peak content!]
["Nine Colored Goddess": Streamer, you villain! Framing poor Mr. Li like that!]
["God of Speed": That invisible strike—streamer, you're using my divine sense, aren't you?]
User [God of Emotion] has sent gift: "Emotion Divine Sense" ×1
["God of Emotion": Streamer, keep it up! I love this!]
"Brother!"
Xiao Wu rushed forward in panic—only for Tang San to wave her away with trembling hands.
Please!
Don't come near me right now. It hurts!
Xiao Wu stopped in her tracks, torn with guilt.
Finally, she said softly—
"I knew you weren't greedy. You're still my Brother San. "
"A spirit bone isn't worth hurting our bond. Take it—I won't mind!"
Beep!
Diyi Hong raised an eyebrow.
The lie detector only worked on the wearer.
So what exactly was Tang San thinking just now?
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong was clearly having fun.
She followed up with—
"You say you and Xiao Wu are so close, then why didn't you teach her the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record?"
Tang San: (▼へ▼)|￣|＿
Do you ever stop?
Beep beep beep beep!
Beep beep beep beep!
The alarm screamed nonstop. Tang San's brows furrowed.
He couldn't think of a convincing excuse.
"Enough!" Xiao Wu stepped in. "I understand Brother's concerns. He had to hide his identity. Diyi Hong's questioning is one thing—you guys, stop bullying him!"
Tang San was moved.
If it weren't for that weird repulsion function, he definitely would've hugged her tight.
["God of Emotion": Streamer, keep questioning Tang San!]
Diyi Hong continued asking all sorts of things—
Favorite color, food preferences, what he liked most about Xiao Wu.
Everyone watched with confused expressions.
Since when did Diyi Hong switch from tormenting people… to playing gossip host?
["God of Emotion": Alright, I'm done."]
["God of Emotion": Wait—streamer, one last question!"]
Diyi Hong's expression turned oddly amused.
Playing that kind of game?
"Tang San—"
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