When You Become an NPC That Might Die Any Moment in the Novice Village

This attack had caused an extremely adverse impact on the Star Network and similar powers, not only effectively striking at their morale but also alerting their potential enemies to an opportunity. With a bit of carelessness, the situation could slide toward the abyss of malevolence.

Bai Fu had arrived at the meeting point with Cecilia while listening to various experts' analyses of the attack.

After disembarking from the spaceship, she didn´t walk far before seeing Cecilia, pale-faced—it seemed Cecilia had also seen the news.

Cecilia´s complexion only slightly improved upon seeing her.

"I thought you might not come."

"How could that be? I promised to personally deliver the Undying People to you, and I will. Let´s go find a place to sit and have a drink. I have something I´d like to talk to you about."

Cecilia shook her head, "For safety´s sake, let's not wander outside. Let´s go to my place."

"That´s fine."

Bai Fu followed Cecilia to her temporary residence.

To her surprise, Cecilia had quite the culinary skill; the dishes didn´t look appealing to her eyes but tasted unexpectedly good.

"You´ve seen the news, haven´t you?"

During the meal, Bai Fu suddenly asked.

Cecilia replied, "Yes, this time the Secret Tower´s reaction was a bit strange. From what I know of the Housekeeper, no matter how great the losses at Golden Valley Star, he wouldn´t launch such a violent counterattack, because the risks that come with this counterattack are too great. Aside from instilling fear in civilizations like the Star Network, there are no additional gains. In my opinion, this counterattack was most likely not commanded by the Housekeeper but by the Secret Tower Master!"

Bai Fu pondered, "How powerful are the Housekeeper and the Secret Tower Master? What are their positions within the Secret Tower?" Sample from My Virtual Library Empire—read more on M&VLEMPY&R.

Cecilia patiently explained, "The Housekeeper´s power is a mystery, but the Secret Tower Master definitely possesses Catastrophe Level power. In terms of position… nominally, the Secret Tower Master ranks quite a bit higher, but most of the time, we deal with the Housekeeper. Aside from being responsible for a top-secret plan, the Secret Tower Master hardly manages anything."

She frowned as she said this.

"Previously, when I was in the Secret Tower, it had been several years since I´d seen the Secret Tower Master up close. His sudden return this time will certainly bring about much drama. Given his character, our troubles ahead will probably be unavoidable."

Bai Fu feigned an apologetic tone, "I´m sorry. If I could have killed Foster and those around him in time back on Golden Valley Star, you wouldn´t have ended up in such a predicament."

Cecilia didn´t take the bait and changed the subject, "You just mentioned you had something to talk to me about, is it regarding the Secret Tower?"

Bai Fu shook her head, "No, it´s like this..."

She explained the purpose of her visit, which involved two matters.

The first matter was Julia´s task. Although she could secretly pluck a few hairs from Cecilia, Bai Fu had decided to come clean about it to avoid a drop in Affinity in the future should Cecilia realize her hair had been stolen.

The second matter was her wish to use the Superpower Evolution Tree Diagram to scan Cecilia´s abilities—a process that would take 23 hours. She could have also done this covertly, but she chose to be forthright, playing her hand with sincerity.

Cecilia took a moment to think, and seeing Bai Fu´s willingness to clarify things, she naturally didn´t wish to make things difficult for Bai Fu.

It was just hair, after all, right?

Fine, you can have it!

If you want something else, like somatic cells or bodily fluids, no problem!

After Bai Fu´s maneuvering at the Superpower Well, Cecilia´s Affinity for her had skyrocketed to 80. Although it was far from 100, it was still a very high number.

"There´s actually one more thing," Bai Fu suddenly spoke up.

Cecilia was taken aback, "What is it?"

Smiling, Bai Fu said, "To see if you´re really as untroubled by your injuries as you´ve told me. Now, let´s have a look."

Her gaze swept over Cecilia, who had shed her deep V-cut, navel-revealing outfit for everyday attire and an apron.

"You didn´t lie to me. The only issue is that your face is a bit too pale. Was it the shock from the Secret Tower´s act of revenge?"

"Ah, that..."

Cecilia suddenly started to stammer.

Bai Fu had guessed wrong.

The truth was that these past days, she´d been casting spells on the photo Bai Fu had given her somewhat relentlessly.

But of course, she couldn´t tell Bai Fu that; her image in Bai Fu´s eyes was already quite twisted. If Bai Fu were to learn of this, it would seem even more twisted.

She wasn´t a pervert. She just needed something to occupy her time, right?

Hence, Cecilia first nodded vigorously, "Yes, I was startled."

Then, she quickly changed the subject, "That day, in front of Foster, you said you liked me too but were worried I wouldn´t feel the same, so you never mentioned it. Was that true or false?"

Ah, this?

Bai Fu was stumped by the question.

If she said it was fake, Cecilia's affinity for her would probably plummet back to square one in a second, and then, an angry Cecilia would pin her down on the dining table.

If she said it was true, Cecilia's affinity for her would probably keep increasing, and then, an excited Cecilia would pin her down on the dining table.

Wait, so whether she told the truth or lied, Cecilia was going to pin her down on the dining table either way, so she might as well say it was true.

Bai Fu stared seriously into Cecilia's eyes.

"What do you think?"

"I..."

"Of course it's true."

Whoosh!

Cecilia felt as if she had been ignited, the Emperor Engine firing up right there and then.

She had given Bai Fu food, so now it was Bai Fu's turn to feed her, right?

Bai Fu said scanning her ability would require staying together, right? Great, they would stay together for the next 23 hours!

Cecilia grabbed Bai Fu's hand and pulled her into a nearby basement at lightning speed.

As the basement door slammed shut, white spider silk cascaded from her body like a waterfall, swiftly engulfing them both.

Some time later.

Basement.

The spider silk had entirely dissipated. Sitting on the ground, Bai Fu looked at the potions Julia had given her before coming here and muttered to herself.

"I said I wouldn't need these things, but they're not entirely useless."

She got up, walked over to Cecilia, and fed her two bottles of potions.

After administering the potions, she looked at the lethargic Cecilia, then at the messy ground and walls scattered with various odd things, and thought of Cecilia's confident appearance from before; she couldn't help but want to laugh.

A poor student may have many tools, but having lots of tools won't change their nature as a poor student!

Having regained some strength, and her mouth no longer as dry as before, Cecilia strained to open her eyes.

Seeing the still sprightly Bai Fu, she nearly exploded with rage.

Impossible, absolutely impossible. She had brought out the full arsenal, yet to lose to Bai Fu was out of the question. This definitely wasn't because she was bad but because her condition had been off. Yes, it had to be because she had already expended too much spiritual energy before Bai Fu's arrival. How could she, with her robust physique, possibly lose to the frail Bai Fu?

She refused to accept it!

"We go again!"

Best two out of three!

Bai Fu ignored Cecilia's challenge.

"Cecilia, who is so bad and yet so keen on playing; Julia would laugh if she saw her level."

Seeing Bai Fu unmoved by her provocation, Cecilia could only temporarily abandon the idea of immediate retribution; deep down she knew that in her current state, she would only be giving Bai Fu more wins. But she would never admit such a thing aloud.

[This was a fluke, a total fluke... Next time, after I have honed all my martial skills and with my array of weapons, I will be victorious!]

Cecilia was about to burst with anger. She staggered to her feet, her face somber.

"I just remembered I know a superpower user with an S-level superpower. You're only missing one target for your Superpower Evolution Tree Diagram, right? I'll take you to meet him."

"Sure."

Bai Fu didn't provoke Cecilia further and obediently followed her out of the basement.

After about a half-hour rest, the two of them led the players straight to the Chaotic Star Road in the Sea Lion Star System.

The superpower user with the S-level superpower that Cecilia had mentioned was actually a B-level superpower user. After successfully finding the target, it only took Bai Fu 1 minute to complete the scan successfully.

The moment the scan was complete, she received notifications for Task completion and for unlocking the [Copy] ability.

"Done and dusted!"

Bai Fu was elated.