36: Chapter 36 Light! It's about light!

Gu Changming looked up at her and then nodded, "Yeah."

"But..." Tang Ningfei immediately retorted, "that move you made in the air just now."

She didn't finish, but her meaning was clear—she was referring to Gu Changming's use of Psychokinesis.

Gu Changming showed no sign of panic at being exposed, calmly saying, "Yeah, all two hundred points were used to exchange for Psychokinesis."

Tang Ningfei continued to press him, "Then what about your physical fitness?"

This kind of physical fitness wasn't something an ordinary person could have; he had most likely exchanged for a Body Strengthening Potion.

"I'm a sports student," Gu Changming replied. "My physical fitness was already that good."

Tang Ningfei felt like laughing when she heard this, but she persisted, pointing at the Tang sword in Gu Changming's hand. "Then what about this?"

She had seen this Tang sword in the shop exchange as well; it cost a hundred points.

Gu Changming didn't even blink. "Someone gave it to me."

Tang Ningfei's lips twitched. Her gaze finally landed on the Mimic Beast on his shoulder, and she finally stopped speaking.

She didn't ask any further. The other party was blatantly lying through his teeth; there was no point in continuing the nonsense.

Seeing that she was no longer questioning him, Gu Changming put away his Tang sword and looked around. "Let's leave here first and find a place to spend the night."

He had already gotten the intelligence. Next, he only needed to wait until dawn to report the information.

At that time, he would also be able to leave this place.

...

Afterward, they returned to that first-floor room from yesterday.

The night passed quickly.

Outside the window, the sky gradually brightened, and grayish-white light seeped through the gaps in the curtains.

As the darkness receded, everyone's minds settled slightly.

They stepped out of the room and walked to the outside of the Residential Complex.

Tang Ningfei took out her phone again and long-pressed the power button.

Zhou Tunan and his companion stretched their stiff bodies. Gu Changming walked to the most open area, his gaze still scanning the surroundings.

Just then, the sound of footsteps came from the direction of the main gate.

Everyone turned to look, and their expressions changed slightly when they saw the person walking out.

Zhao Chenghan.

The moment he appeared, the atmosphere suddenly became subtle.

Gu Changming raised an eyebrow. Oh, he's not dead.

Lu Shiyao stared intently at him, her chest heaving, as the two sides locked eyes.

A few seconds later, Lu Shiyao pointed at him and began to question him.

"You did it on purpose yesterday, didn't you? You pulled me..."

Zhao Chenghan pushed up his glasses and did not deny it.

"I just wanted to survive."

Saying that, he added, "I'm very sorry about what happened yesterday, but I had no other choice."

These words left everyone speechless for a moment.

Survival was an instinct, and in this environment, choosing to harm others to stay alive would likely gradually become something most people would do.

As Zhao Chenghan spoke, he slightly turned his body, making a gesture to leave.

"I know I did something wrong, so I don't have the face to stay here any longer."

He moved past everyone and headed toward the exit of the Residential Complex.

At this moment, Gu Changming suddenly spoke.

"Are we just going to let him go like that?"

Zhao Chenghan's expression stiffened as he turned to look at Gu Changming.

Gu Changming's tone was flat. "Aren't we going to kill him?"

Leaving him alive would only be a nuisance; it was better to just get rid of him to prevent him from harming others.

As soon as Gu Changming said this, everyone's expressions changed slightly.

Tang Ningfei looked hesitant, while Zhao Chenghan suddenly took two steps back, his eyes filled with a bit more horror as he looked at Gu Changming.

But after Gu Changming finished speaking, the air froze for a few seconds, and no one responded.

Zhou Tunan wanted to say something but hesitated, eventually looking away.

Seeing this, Gu Changming shrugged, ignored Zhao Chenghan, and looked down to fiddle with his phone.

Since no one responded when he tried to start something, then it was none of his business.

They were still too young, thinking that since things were over, it was better to avoid trouble.

But it was precisely this kind of indulgence that allowed so many evil people to exist in the world.

They didn't even consider that if no one had gone to save her, Lu Shiyao's fate would have been nothing but death.

Of course, then again, since they weren't willing to act, Gu Changming couldn't be bothered to do it himself; he wasn't some kind of babysitter.

Taking advantage of the moment of silence, Zhao Chenghan immediately turned and quickly fled the scene.

After he disappeared, the atmosphere finally began to ease.

Tang Ningfei looked at Gu Changming and whispered, "I'm sorry."

He had stepped up to play the villain, yet none of them had been willing to follow suit and take action.

Gu Changming shrugged. "What's there to be sorry about? It wasn't my business in the first place."

Then he paused, looked at her powered-on phone, and changed the subject. "Are you going to report the intelligence?"

Tang Ningfei nodded. "I'm about to organize yesterday's encounter and add the possible rule supplement."

Finally hearing what he wanted to hear, a rare smile appeared on Gu Changming's face as he continued to guide her. "So what will you write for the possible rule supplement?"

Tang Ningfei frowned and thought for a moment before answering, "fire magic is exceptionally effective against Shadow Devourers."

Gu Changming's expression paused slightly, and he pursed his lips.

Sister, are you serious?

I went to all that trouble, and this is the only conclusion you've come up with?

Tang Ningfei noticed the change in Gu Changming's expression and asked, "Is it not?"

Gu Changming pondered for a moment. "It shouldn't be that simple."

At this time, Zhou Tunan, who was beside them, also spoke up, "I also think it's not that simple."

I still have to rely on you!

Gu Changming immediately turned to look at him, casting an encouraging gaze.

Go on, keep talking.

Looking at Gu Changming's gaze, Zhou Tunan continued, "I think the key probably doesn't have much to do with fire."

"Oh?" Gu Changming asked cooperatively. "Then what is it related to?"

Everyone's eyes focused on Zhou Tunan.

He frowned in thought, his tone a bit hesitant. "Could it be related to light? After all, everything in this Assessment revolves around light. The name is 'Photophobia Period,' weak light sources attract Shadow Devourers, and it's safer during the day when the brightness is higher..."

The more Zhou Tunan spoke, the clearer his thoughts became. He suddenly slapped his thigh. "I've got it!"

Everyone was startled.

Tang Ningfei hurriedly asked, "What have you got?"

Zhou Tunan's tone was certain. "It's light! When the Shadow Devourer was hit by the fireball last night, its body clearly wasn't injured. That means it doesn't have much to do with fire magic."

"But its body still clearly stiffened for a moment. I'm wondering if a sudden burst of bright light causes it to temporarily lose its ability to move?"

Gu Changming nodded approvingly. I still have to rely on you.

Tang Ningfei was still a bit hesitant. "But..."

Zhou Tunan continued to elaborate on his speculation, "It must be so. The last Assessment was related to sound, and this Assessment is related to light sources! If you don't believe me, you can take a look at the description of the Assessment..."

The more Zhou Tunan spoke, the more excited he became, and his eyes grew brighter!

Listening to him, Tang Ningfei's thinking gradually shifted, and she began to believe the speculation Zhou Tunan was talking about.

"Then... should I report it like this?" Tang Ningfei asked, looking at everyone.