Zuo Lin'an nodded. “Since I can't be repelled anyway, the worst they can do is trap me. There are only thirty-odd minutes left, which isn't long. It'll be fine.”
Xu Youyou asked, “So you plan to use that mirror?”
Zuo Lin'an didn't deny it. “While I could slip through their blockade in stealth, doing so would definitely draw the attention of all the players.
“I would definitely end up surrounded. Since they already know I'm immune to repel effects, they wouldn't use standard specter-repelling methods against me.
“If that happens, I might not even be able to get close to the administrative building.
“But that player with the mirror headed straight for the administrative building after sucking a specter into it. I can use them to get there.”
Xu Youyou countered, “But if they know you're immune to repel effects, would they still take you there?”
Zuo Lin'an paused, turning to look at Xu Youyou.
To be fair, he had a point.
“You're right. But it's fine. I can just keep my eyes closed. Also, swap clothes with me.”
Xu Youyou blinked blankly, then silently took off his jacket and handed it over.
Zuo Lin'an put on the clothes.
“If I keep my back to them, do you think they'll still recognize me?”
Xu Youyou recalled how the player holding the mirror hadn't even checked the specter's identity before trapping it.
“Definitely not.”
Zuo Lin'an adjusted his clothes slightly, frowning.
Wait, why did Xu Youyou's clothes feel a bit too large?
Right. Because of the time acceleration, though Xu Youyou looked young, he was actually in his twenties.
Zuo Lin'an sighed inwardly, brushing the depressing thought aside.
But then, Xu Youyou suddenly chimed in.
“Your clothes are a bit small. Buy bigger ones next time.”
Zuo Lin'an rubbed his temples and didn't reply.
Fortunately, Xu Youyou was just making a casual comment. After changing, he asked, “Once you get close to the administrative building, do you plan to find an opportunity to attack Gu Hedao or Xuan Er?”
Those two players each held a card. Zuo Lin'an's trip there was definitely for that.
Zuo Lin'an replied, “Yes, but that's only one of the reasons.”
Xu Youyou asked, “There's more?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, he quickly realized.
“Oh, right. Your living body.”
Zuo Lin'an nodded. “Exactly. If I don't do something, they'll soon search the dormitory area, and my living body won't stay hidden.
“Even if I were to merge my living body and specter body to hide, doing so would make me vulnerable to being repelled if I'm attacked by players.
“If that happens, my gold hairpin specter item and my cards will fall into their hands.”
The fact that the mirror could force him out of stealth was definitely bad news.
A fierce glint flashed in Zuo Lin'an's eyes.
“Once I go on a killing spree at the administrative building—or even if I just show my face there—they'll treat it as a major threat. They'll likely abandon their search and converge on the administrative building.
“This will indirectly keep my living body safe and create opportunities for the rest of you.”
There was another benefit he didn't mention.
It would draw the players' attention away from the principal, saving the principal some face.
As long as the principal wasn't spawn-camped and farmed repeatedly in his office, it wouldn't matter how many players cleared the dungeon across all ten dungeon lines when it ended.
Everything could be explained away.
Xu Youyou said, “No problem, I'll go help you then!”
The others who had been following them also spoke up.
“Us too. We'll head over with Xu Youyou.
“Though we aren't Human-Specter Symbionts, we aren't made of glass either. With you two leading the charge, we can at least take down a few more of them.”
Zuo Lin'an slowly stood up. “I'll leave it to you all then.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he concealed his figure, suppressed all of his specter aura, and walked forward.
Before long, he reached the cafeteria exit and stood there with his back to the players.
At that moment, Tang Zhen suddenly frowned.
His gaze swept the surroundings warily. He felt like he had sensed something just now, and with his Xiantian Rank cultivation, it was highly unlikely to be an illusion.
Tang Zhen raised his hand and gestured behind him.
A pale-faced man quickly stepped forward, with Xu Beilin standing beside him, mirror in hand and ready to act.
Xu Beilin looked at the man with some concern.
“Can you still hold up?”
The man took a deep breath. “I can probably use it one more time. After this, I'll have to back off.”
Xu Beilin's expression turned serious. “Alright.”
The man immediately activated 【Spirit Vision】. His eyes instantly turned dark gold, but after just a single second, he was forced to deactivate his talent.
“At the entrance.”
After uttering those words, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.
Fortunately, Tang Zhen was quick enough to catch him, handing him over to another person behind him.
“Take him to the administrative building!”
“Yes, sir!”
The 【Spirit Vision】 player was quickly carried away.
Meanwhile, Xu Beilin's mirror had already reflected Zuo Lin'an's back.
【A player has used the specter item Specter-Binding Mirror. You are forced to reveal your figure and cannot move!】
【The Specter-Binding Mirror will continuously reflect for five seconds. You are trapped inside the mirror and can force your way out after ten seconds!】
Zuo Lin'an felt his vision blur, and then realized he had lost control of his body.
Of course, this sensation only lasted for an instant.
Once he recovered, he saw a circular mirror surface in front of him. Through it, he could see the school outside, especially that familiar blood-red moonlight.
All around him, however, was pitch-black.
Was he really trapped inside the mirror?
It was quite a peculiar feeling.
Tang Zhen instructed, “Looking at the clothes, it should be that native named Xu Youyou. Take him to the administrative building immediately.”
Xu Beilin replied, “Understood!”
After their brief exchange, Zuo Lin'an, trapped inside the mirror, watched the scenery outside rush backward at breakneck speed. This player was incredibly fast.
Zuo Lin'an thought about it and turned around to face away from the mirror surface.
Since he could see outside from within, the players outside could likely see him through the mirror as well.
Before leaving the mirror, he decided it would be best not to expose his true identity.
Xu Beilin sprinted all the way. With a final leap, his body landed lightly on the open ground in front of the administrative building.
“He's here!”
He aimed the mirror at the crowd in front of him.
“Who's next?”
There were still about twenty people who hadn't completed their tasks. Some of them were with Tang Zhen's squad searching for specters up front.
The rest, who were weaker in combat, remained here, waiting for others to deliver the specters.
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