If it were possible, Qi Xia really wanted to ask the Goat-Head Man for a clear explanation. Why did the card he received have those words written on it? But if the Goat-Head Man survived, the "participants" would lose this game.
In other words, it was impossible for him to figure out the Goat-Head Man's intentions. He also didn't know if Officer Li had received the same card. While everyone was ecstatic that they could stand up again, Qi Xia was focused on another problem.
"What exactly was the important information the Goat-Head Man was trying to pass on?"
Wait, the Goat-Head Man could lie. Was it possible he had passed on the wrong information? Qi Xia could never figure out whether he should trust him or not.
Now that "The Liar" game was over, would it cause any problems if he let the others know he possessed the "game guide" for what came next? To be safe, Qi Xia decided to follow the Goat-Head Man's wishes for the time being. After all, he had nothing to lose by doing so.
Even if he concealed a few things, he could still lead everyone out of this room. Qi Xia tried his best to act as he did last time, leading everyone to discover the words under the Goat-Head Man's mask. But this time, Qi Xia also had to try and gather the clues he had missed before.
While the others were examining the Goat-Head Man's mask, he and Officer Li approached the Goat-Head Man's side at the same time. Officer Li gave Qi Xia a meaningful look and opened his mouth, but said nothing. Qi Xia didn't speak either.
As if sharing some tacit understanding, the two of them began searching the Goat-Head Man's body simultaneously. Last time, they had only looked at his mask and hadn't searched his body. To Qi Xia's surprise, there wasn't a single "Dao" on the Goat-Head Man's body.
He was also now more certain that Officer Li beside him remembered everything, because the pistol the Goat-Head Man had used to kill himself was clearly lying to the side, yet Officer Li didn't even glance at it.
"What's this?"
Officer Li found a piece of paper in the Goat-Head Man's pocket. He gave it a quick scan and handed it directly to Qi Xia. Qi Xia took it naturally, read it carefully, and instantly showed a look of confusion.
It was a signed contract. The top of the document read "Zodiac Versus Gambling Contract."
"This is..."
"Put it away for now."
Officer Li patted Qi Xia's hand.
"We'll look at it after we get out."
Qi Xia also knew this wasn't the place to talk, so he folded the contract and put it in his pocket. It seemed he had truly obtained something incredible this time. This Zodiac had this contract on him but no "Dao," which meant he was fundamentally different from the other Zodiacs.
When the harpoons came, everything in the room would be destroyed. Last time, Qi Xia was so focused on how to escape that he had overlooked these clues.
"What does 'spring bamboo after rain' mean?"
"And what about 'turn it one hundred times in the direction of your hometown'?"
The group in the distance chattered among themselves. For Qi Xia, this now required exquisite acting skills, allowing him to calmly lead everyone to escape just like last time.
"If it's too much for you, I can say the answers for the next game on your behalf," Officer Li said in a low voice.
"It's not that I don't trust you, but you can't handle those 'moral experts'," Qi Xia replied in a whisper.
"I don't have that baggage, so it's easier for me to deal with them."
Qi Xia walked over to the table and slowly stood beside Qiao Jiajin.
"Master Qiao, I need your help," Qi Xia said.
"'Master Qiao'...?"
Qiao Jiajin was taken aback for a moment, then a proud smile instantly appeared on his face.
"You pretty boy, I like the way you talk. I'll watch your back from now on. What help do you need?"
Hearing him say this, Qi Xia felt an inexplicable sense of security.
"In a bit, gather up all your strength and help everyone make it out alive."
"Oh?"
At that moment, the crowd noticed the surrounding walls began to change like modeling clay, revealing rows of holes. Just as they were about to step forward to inspect them, Qi Xia stopped them. He turned and said to the group: "Everyone, don't worry about the walls for now.
I've found the answer.
'Turn it one hundred times in the direction of your hometown' means to find something and turn it to the right one hundred times."
"To the right?"
Hearing Qi Xia speak, everyone turned to look at him.
"Why to the right?"
Qi Xia picked up a piece of white paper, drew a simple sketch, and then patiently explained it to the group.
"I see, you're so smart."
Lin Qin nodded.
"But what are we supposed to turn one hundred times?"
"Could it be ourselves?"
Tian Tian asked, blinking her eyes.
"Should we turn to the right one hundred times ourselves?"
Qi Xia shook his head and said, "Everyone, look for something in this room, other than yourselves, that can be turned." Han Yimo was the first to discover that the tabletop in front of them could actually rotate and quickly told everyone the news.
Under Qi Xia's guidance, the group began to turn the tabletop to the right in an orderly fashion. For now, everything seemed to be under control. This time, Qiao Jiajin was particularly energetic, shouting slogans as he led everyone to turn the table.
After one hundred turns were completed, the tabletop was once again divided into nine pieces by lasers. This time, everyone got their table sections nearly five minutes earlier than the last time.
"Next, I'll tell you what the second half of the clue, 'spring bamboo after rain,' means."
He had everyone take their table sections and then explained how to form them into a cone. This time, he had experience and told everyone in advance that no matter what happened, they must not let any gaps appear between the sections. Qi Xia was still a bit worried.
After all, the harpoons last time had directly caused Han Yimo's death. If possible, he wanted to do everything he could to save this person's life. While everyone marveled at Qi Xia's intelligence, they couldn't help but feel a bit suspicious.
Why was this person before them so methodical? Not only did he crack the game, but he also predicted what was about to happen. It was as if he had designed the game himself.
"Why are we arranging the table sections like this?"
Qiao Jiajin asked.
"Is it really going to rain later?"
"Not exactly. In a moment, once we've arranged the sections, we'll..."
Before he could finish, Qi Xia inadvertently glanced at Han Yimo and saw that his forehead was covered in a cold sweat, and his body was trembling uncontrollably.
"Han Yimo, are you... are you alright?"
Han Yimo smiled and shook his head.
"I'm fine... I'm just a little scared."
Qi Xia frowned and asked, "What are you afraid of?"
"I..."
Before Han Yimo could answer, a loud bell chime echoed from the distance.
"Dong!!!"
Qi Xia's eyes widened in an instant. This whole experience was all too familiar. Han Yimo was having an echo.
He grabbed Han Yimo's shoulders and asked in a suppressed, urgent voice, "Han Yimo, I've already explained the entire situation to everyone in advance. What on earth are you afraid of?"
"I... I..."
"Say it!"
Qi Xia was genuinely anxious. He had a very bad feeling.
"I'm afraid of those harpoons..."
Han Yimo looked truly terrified, with cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
"I feel like those harpoons will definitely pierce through me..."
Hearing these words, Qi Xia's expression gradually turned cold.
"Han Yimo... when did I ever say the things shooting out of those holes were harpoons?"
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