Room 2001 was located at the corner, and Yun You saw it as soon as she went upstairs.

Next to it, another room shrouded in shadows quietly leaned against the wall, with a door plate labeled "2002" hanging on the door.

Unlike ordinary rooms, the doorknob of this room was covered with black greasy stains, and the carpet was also soaked with a sticky oil, looking extremely filthy.

Strangely enough, whether it was the doorknob or the carpet, the staff of the guesthouse would actively clean them, wiping them down every few days.

Yet, even with this effort, they could not erase the traces left by this peculiar tenant... This was enough to prove that the guest must have had some eccentric habits.

However, Yun You didn't pay much attention to these things; as long as the other party didn't provoke her, she had no time to meddle in others' affairs.

She swiped her card to unlock the door, grabbed the handle, and applied slight force—

"Click..."

But just as Yun You opened her door, the heavy door next door suddenly opened a crack, letting some orange light spill through.

Immediately afterward, a face blocked the light and approached the gap.

It was a middle-aged person in their forties or fifties, with messy and long hair covering most of the face, making it impossible to discern the gender.

In a strange posture, they lay at the doorway, staring fixedly at Yun You, with a pair of vertical pupils with black sclera exuding a chilling aura, making Yun You's spine tingle and her whole body uneasy.

But the young girl was not afraid of him; she turned her head and glared, her blood-red eyes instantly emitting the same icy killing intent, returning the stare to the middle-aged person.

Speaking solely of the eyes' intimidation power, Yun You's pair of "Red Blood Eyes," which had been feared since childhood, wouldn't lose to any other pair of eyes.

"..."

Perhaps truly frightened, the middle-aged person stared blankly for a few seconds after Yun You glared at them, then quickly retracted their head, slammed the heavy door shut, and made no further inappropriate moves.

Seeing the middle-aged person obediently retreat, the young girl said nothing more and proceeded to carry her luggage into her room.

She had booked a standard room, at 15 Silver Cannons a day, inexpensive, with all the necessary facilities, including a kitchen, bathroom, and balcony, as well as an anonymous computer and tablet available for use.

"Phew..."

Yun You casually dropped her luggage, stretched lazily, pulled the curtains as per her routine, and inspected the room slightly.

After ensuring that there were no illegal surveillance devices, the young girl breathed a sigh of relief, her tense nerves finally relaxing.

She made an exception to take a cold shower, washed away the sweat and mud from her body, then changed into a clean black pajama, grabbed the package, and dove into bed.

The logistics service quality of Ethernet was indeed impeccable. Starting from the moment Yun You placed the order, it took only a little over ten minutes for their drone to deliver the girl's goods safely to the collection point.

"Zzzz~"

Yun You opened the package and tore through the layers of wrapping to see the chip and blue book she had bought from Yuanbao.

The chip was packed rather haphazardly, wrapped in a roll of tape, with a few foam panels tucked in as a makeshift protective layer...

"So casual..."

Yun You helplessly complained, shaking her head.

That chip was a high-end product worth 75,000 Silver Cannons, yet it was so carelessly packed, not fearing any mishaps...

Yun You considered that Yuanbao was indeed quite carefree.

But upon further thought, considering that Yuanbao had personally crafted this chip, she must know how sturdy it is, which is why she dared to pack it so recklessly...

And after tearing off the tape, Yun You saw several lines of laser engraving on the back of the chip, confirming her suspicions.

[To Wu Ming]

[The usage of the chip is the same as in Ethernet, but considering privacy issues, I've formatted it so that it belongs entirely to you. Feel free to use it.]

[Use it however you wish. Don't think it's fragile just because it's a chip. I'm different from those researchers sitting in offices; everything I make considers practical needs, so it's very sturdy... extremely strong. If needed, it can even transform into a helmet.]

[Of course, if the combat is too intense, it definitely won't hold up, as the materials are what they are. It should break where it should break; in essence, chips and prosthetic bodies are consumables, and it's normal for them to be scrapped.]

[If it breaks or if there's a program update, you can leave me a message in Ethernet, and through the courier process, I can usually sort it for you within three days.]

[Oh, and about this chip... I'll update the software for free, but if the hardware needs replacing or upgrading, it'll cost a bit more. However, if you're willing to provide me with field data, I can waive this fee and research a "prototype" for you for free, but that's something for the future.]

[In summary, I wish you a pleasant experience~ Remember to give me feedback on any BUGs!]

[From Yuanbao]

This girl was very considerate, addressing all of Yun You's concerns.

Honestly, before meeting Yuanbao, Yun You never thought an Apprentice Death God could be so straightforward without dealing with fancy tricks...

But now that she thought about it, being an Apprentice Death God wasn't the only identity Yuanbao had.

Perhaps she preferred tinkering over combat, being a "Blacksmith," crafting interesting gadgets.

Those who work in such technical fields apparently dislike scheming, valuing honesty and adhering to the principle that every penny counts.

In this cold Nest City, they were among the few who retained such virtue, standing out as the exceptions.

Yun You casually picked up the chip and hung it beside her ear, allowing the chip to start initializing.

Then, she turned her attention to the other item—a blue book.

[Star-Attracting Technique Introduction]

This was a Body Refining Manual worth 250,000, and judging by its thickness akin to a brick, it probably contained a substantial amount of information...

Yun You rubbed her hands together, opened the pages, and began to study.

...

Room 2002, in the corner.

An unkempt person slumped in the shadows, hugged their legs, and buried their head into their knees.

This was the middle-aged person who had just shared eye contact with Yun You.

"Red eyes..."

Their body trembled uncontrollably, murmuring words... They seemed fearful, but more so, it was an uncontrollable excitement.

"Red eyes... not a prosthetic body or cosmetic lenses, but naturally red eyes..."

"Could she also possess the ability to see 'those things'?"

"I so want her... ugh... I so want to gouge out those eyes!"

"Hehehehehe..."

"There will be a chance, there definitely will be a chance!"

They chuckled, their words filled with inexplicable madness.

In front of them, a large, dark table stood there, with an anvil and forge nearby, reminiscent of a Blacksmith's setup.

But what was placed on the table was not iron, but a... person!

To be precise, it was a woman's corpse.

She lay quietly on the table, her eyes wide open in death, filled with fear... and horrific madness...

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