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

Bai Fu subtly steered the conversation toward Reynolds, "With such busyness, aren't Clavel and Reynolds helping out at all?"

Manu, unsuspecting, replied, "They're also busy. President Clavel has been in meetings nonstop these past few days, and as for Reynolds, he just left yesterday for Xiu Dun Star to check on the Ulyssians. I told him it would be fine to go later, but he insisted that since the Ulyssians are your friends, he had to make sure they were doing well on Xiu Dun Star."

"I see."

Bai Fu's face still wore a smile, but her heart gradually sank.

Normally, she wouldn't have thought much of it, but times had changed. Knowing that Reynolds was involved with the Secret Tower, and that the Secret Tower would not hesitate to flay her alive, she couldn't help but suspect that Reynolds had an ulterior motive in meeting with the Ulyssians.

After perfunctorily chatting with Manu for a few more moments, she immediately used an urgent commission as an excuse to head straight for Xiu Dun Star.

When she arrived at Xiu Dun Star, something had indeed gone wrong.

[Name]: Samir (Infected with Dark Domain Parasite)

[Name]: Caroline (Infected with Dark Domain Parasite)

Bai Fu checked the attribute panels of more than a dozen Ulyssians, and each of their names now had a new status added.

At the same time, she received a game prompt.

[You have been invaded by a Dark Domain Parasite, judgment pending, judgment successful, you are immune to this invasion.]

A parasitic worm with transmissive capability, was this the kind of insect mentioned by the Players?

Bai Fu's expression turned somewhat dark.

Damn Secret Tower, it was bad enough looking for trouble with her, but now they had started to harm the Ulyssians.

"Have you met with anyone else recently besides Reynolds?"

The question was odd, but the Ulyssians answered honestly. To them, Bai Fu wasn't just a Savior in appearance but a true Savior.

"We only met with Representative Reynolds today, and some others before that. Do you want me to list their names..."

"No need for now."

Bai Fu was almost certain that Reynolds was behind this mess.

Since the Secret Tower acted without scruples, she saw no need to be scrupulous either.

"I'm going to see Reynolds."

Just as she parted with the Ulyssians, a voice suddenly sounded in Bai Fu's mind.

[I recognize that kind of insect. It's a modification of a Dark Domain insect larva, it does no harm to the host before being activated, but once activated by the Insect Queen, it will corrupt the host's spirit and turn the host into a node on the Dark Domain Insect Clan network, or in human terms, a puppet controlled by others.]

Bai Fu looked astonished as she took out the Dark Domain Insect Queen.

"So, how do we get rid of these parasites?"

[It's simple.]

The Dark Domain Insect Queen smiled proudly.

[Help me metamorphosize, and once I emerge from my cocoon, I can command them to self-destruct. After all, I am the legitimate Dark Domain Insect Queen.]

Going round in circles, back to collecting the maternal source again?

Bai Fu nodded, it was okay; after all, she was here to confront Reynolds for this very purpose. Now, unexpectedly learning about the Secret Tower spreading parasites was indeed good news.

Although it was too late to stop it, knowing what the Secret Tower was up to in advance would make it easier to handle.

"Let's go and have a good chat with our dear Mr. Reynolds about where the Secret Tower has hidden the other maternal sources."

Bai Fu purposefully waited until nightfall to act.

A dark and windy night, perfect for murder and arson.

Xiu Dun Hotel on Xiu Dun Star.

Reynolds, who had just finished dinner, sat idly flipping through an e-book at his desk. Near him, a vintage clock ornament ticked rhythmically, further quieting an already peaceful night.

His trip to Xiu Dun Star was to follow the Secret Tower's orders to deliver a special parasite to the Ulyssians.

Being a cunning man, he instantly understood that the Secret Tower Master intended to retaliate against Bai Fu; since Bai Fu had a good relationship with the Ulyssians, they were the ones to be targeted.

He wasn't worried Bai Fu would suspect him since the Secret Tower would only activate the parasites after some time.

During this time, numerous people would have contact with the Ulyssians. How could Bai Fu possibly suspect him?

"Being remembered by the Secret Tower is not a good thing, even with a Star Contract backing you up, you can't escape vengeance."

Reynolds shook his head with a smile.

Just then, he felt a gust of wind stir in the room.

Something wasn't right!

Reynolds immediately stood up, only to discover a woman standing by the window whose smile was as mesmerizing as a vibrant rose, difficult to look away from.

"Bai Fu!"

When had she come in?

"Do you think I'm more frightening, or the Secret Tower?"

Bai Fu's hand suddenly revealed a spinning Demon Blade.

Reynolds said, "Saintess, what do you want with me so late at night?"

Bai Fu sternly spoke, "The Dark Domain Parasites on the Ulyssians were released by you, weren't they? As a representative of the Star Network Keula Clan and yet colluding with the Secret Tower, Reynolds, you're very bold."

Upon hearing this, Reynolds's heart nearly leaped out. He forced himself to remain calm, "Saintess, I don't understand what you're talking about, what Dark Domain Paras..."

He couldn't finish his words, for the Flying Demon Blade in Bai Fu's hand had already stopped in front of his throat, ready to slice it open at any moment.

"Don't try to call out loudly. It's useless. An Ya has sealed your room with her spiritual power. If you confess your relationship with the Secret Tower honestly, I can make you suffer less."

Reynolds panicked.

He couldn't understand how he had been exposed. Even if Bai Fu didn't kill him, as long as she exposed his collusion with the Secret Tower, he was doomed.

Don't rush.

He still had a chance.

The Secret Tower had placed an S+ level Superpower User with him. If he was out of contact for 10 minutes, that S+ level Superpower User would immediately sense something was wrong and come to his rescue.

The Secret Tower people said that although Bai Fu had made a mighty show of power on Golden Valley Star, her Energy Intensity was actually not at Catastrophe Level, and she must have just temporarily gained certain power, her own level still being S+.

Once that S+ level Superpower User from the Secret Tower made their move, everything would be alright.

For now, he needed to stall for ten minutes before that S+ level Secret Tower Superpower User could ambush and kill Bai Fu!