AOP :: Volume #2

#50: Soul gambling stake


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I a little do not understand that...... you said a moment ago we even can lead, works for...... this is not quite as if feasible for us.” Liu Ping said. “我有点不明白……你刚才说我们甚至可以把人带出来,为我们效力……这似乎不太可行。”柳平道。 Comes with me, you know immediately.” Wang Wei said. “跟我来,你马上就会知道。”王薇道。 At this time two people already came to the path end. 这时两人已经走到道路尽头。 The front is a grand hall, huge light screen float in hall, many people gather round light screen, is examining anything. 前方是一处宏伟的大厅,一道巨大的光屏悬浮在大厅中,不少人围着光屏,查看着什么。 The sound of mechanization resounds together loudly, reverberates in the entire hall: 一道机械化的声音轰然响起,在整个大厅中回荡: „No. 9012 catches the assignment already failure.” “第9012号捕捉任务已经失败。” Please note!” “请注意!” Please note!” “请注意!” Acquire target: Li Changxue, will soon change into Sword Immortal, has at the same time the sect major Elder support, has the immeasurably deep risk, temporarily waits the observation, do not catch.” “捕捉目标:李长雪,即将化为剑仙,兼有门派各大长老支持,现已具备深不可测的危险性,暂时留待观察,不要捕捉。” Repeats, Li Changxue has entered the non-steady state, the Playing Card Transformation difficulty is extremely high, temporarily do not catch.” “重复一遍,李长雪已进入不稳定状态,卡牌化难度极高,暂时不要捕捉。” Wang Wei stood in same place listened with rapt attention, the facial expression on face was gradually dignified. 王薇站在原地凝神听了,脸上的神情渐渐凝重。 Planned obviously many years, at least has the 70% assurance, why was actually defeated...... I always to feel some in the final moment not right......” “明明谋划了许多年,至少有七成把握,却在最后关头失败了……为什么我总感觉有些不对劲……” She said low voice. 她小声说道。 Liu Ping stands behind her honestly, looks to light screen. 柳平老老实实站在她后面,望向光屏 Sees only on light screen to demonstrate that Li Changxue appearance, behind follows the rows of introduction writing: 只见光屏上显示出李长雪的模样,后面跟着一行行介绍文字: Azure Nether Sect Nascent Soul sword cultivator ; 青冥门元婴剑修;” Will soon become Spirit Transformation cultivator ; “即将成为化神修士;” Will soon break through Sword Dao realm, achievement Sword Immortal ; “即将突破剑道境界,成就剑仙;” Character condition: Missing.” “人物状态:失踪。” —— No. 9012 catches the assignment failure!” ——第9012号捕捉任务失败!” Liu Ping did not say a word, in the heart actually recalled last night. 柳平一言不发,心中却回想起昨夜发生的一幕幕。 Li Changxue poison. 李长雪中毒。 Numerous male cultivator learns the news, goes to seek her. 男修纷纷获知消息,前去寻她。 Eldest Senior Brother presents as a gift the medicine and sword. 大师兄赠药和剑。 The Eldest Senior Brother assignment failure, returns to the company. 大师兄任务失败,逃回公司。 The electric light flashes through from the Liu Ping heart together. 一道电光从柳平心中闪过。 Originally is really this. 原来真是这样。 All to catch Li Changxue! 一切都是为了捕捉李长雪 The Li Changxue appearance stayed a while on light screen, changes to one line of small characters, flies into some ranking. 李长雪的模样在光屏上停留了一会儿,化作一行小字,飞入某个排名榜中。 Liu Ping looks, sees only in that ranking to write one line of characters: 柳平望去,只见那个排名榜上写着一行字: Most valuable soul.” “最有价值的灵魂。” Li Changxue in that ranking, ranks the 11 th. 李长雪在那个排名榜上,高居第11位。 As for first —— 至于第一位—— The Liu Ping vision moves toward on following the ranking, finally stays in the first line. 柳平的目光顺着排名榜朝上移动,最终停留在第一行。 Character appraises first:” “人物评价第一名:” Goal name:???” “目标姓名:???” Sex:???” “性别:???” Status: Lord of Demonic Path.” “身份:魔道之主。” Explanation: this is can existence of command entire demonic path, hands down his body to have the innumerable cultivation knowledge, can momentarily ascension Upper Realm, but no one can find about his clue.” 说明:这是能号令整个魔道的存在,相传他身上有无数修行知识,随时可以飞升上界,但没有人能找到关于他的线索。” Any provides clue, obtains the Cultivation World spirit stones reward directly: 1000.” “任何提供线索者,直接获得修行世界灵石奖励:1000块。” ...... Original oneself also in list. ……原来自己也在榜上。 Originally is oneself so valuable? Comes first? invincible? 原来自己这么有价值?高居榜首?无人能敌 Although knows should not, but in the Liu Ping heart somewhat cannot stop dark crisp. 虽然知道不应该,但柳平心中还是有几分止不住的暗爽。 Wang Wei then looks at his one eyes, said with a smile: Saw it? We can actually recruit the company to come —— inside person in the form of slave.” 王薇回头看他一眼,笑道:“看见了?我们其实可以把里面的人吸收到公司来——以奴隶的形式。” „But how they can want, when our slaves?” Liu Ping asked. “但他们怎么会愿意当我们的奴隶呢?”柳平问。 playing card.” Wang Wei puts out two characters. 卡牌。”王薇吐出两个字。 Liu Ping smiles, to praise sighed: Really fierce.” 柳平笑起来,赞叹道:“真厉害。” Cheap people. 贱人。 Do you dare to place slave list's first me? 你们竟敢把我放在奴隶榜第一位? However then, is Card Master equal to the slave-owner? 不过这么说来,卡牌师就等于是奴隶主么? „The playing card strength was infinite, represented some level, is rule that even Spiritual God must approve, but Card Master was is not so easy to work as.” Wang Wei said. 卡牌的力量无穷,代表了某种层级,是连神灵都要认可的规则,但卡牌师并不是那么容易当的。”王薇道。 How can become Card Master?” Liu Ping asked. “怎样才能成为卡牌师?”柳平问道。 Wang Wei is just about to speak, has the electronic sound together to emerge out of thin air: 王薇正要说话,却有一道电子音凭空出现: Manager Wang, 王主管, Zone C Elite Tactics Squad has built up, waits for your order. ” Side the hall gate opens. C区精锐战术小队已集结完毕,等候您的命令。”大厅侧面的门打开。 In seeing is only a quite spacious flight vehicle anchors the field. 只见里面是一处相当宽敞的飞行器停靠场。 The person who dozens wear the fight uniform/subdue stands the formation, looking of being ready in full battle array to Wang Wei. 几十名身穿战斗制服的人站成队列,严阵以待的望向王薇 The happy expression on Wang Wei face was thicker several points. 王薇脸上的笑意更浓了几分。 —— who does not like the subordinates early is ready all? ——谁不喜欢下属们早早的把一切准备就绪? In order to let everyone understands that own this point likes, altogether spent 15 human lives. 为了让所有人明白自己的这一点喜好,一共花掉了十五条人命。 Is good resources are well used. 好在物有所值。 Wang Wei said to that dozens militants: 王薇冲着那数十名武装人员道: Already through confirmation, information real.” “已通过验证,情报是真的。” You follow the Night Keeper same place, instantly leaves, tonight defends Dark Mist Town, do not make it be swallowed by World of Death, scouters the First Act situation while convenient.” “你们跟随守夜人一起,即刻动身,今晚守住暗雾镇,不要让它被死亡世界吞噬,顺便侦察第一幕的情况。” „After 20 minutes, the reconstruction team of small town will then be ready, they are responsible for the reconstruction and upgrade of Dark Mist Town, but you must defend —— whole evening to depend on you tonight.” “二十分钟后,小镇的重建团队便会准备就绪,他们负责暗雾镇的重建和升级工作,而你们必须守住今天晚上——整晚都靠你们了。” Clear?” “都明白了吗?” The people exclaimed with one voice: Understood!” 众人齐声吼道:“明白!” Wang Wei beckons, a spaceship arrives rapidly on the flat roof. 王薇招了招手,一艘飞船迅速降临在露台上。 She turns the head to look at Liu Ping, said with deep veneration: Liu Ping, as Night Keeper makes Dark Mist Town fall into enemy hands, this is your dereliction of duty ; But you obtained extremely valuable information, after you complete this time guide assignment, I will exempt your punishment, even gives the reward, heard clearly?” 她转过头来望着柳平,肃然道:“柳平,身为守夜人却令暗雾镇失守,这是你的失职;但你获得了极有价值的情报,等你完成这次的向导任务之后,我会免去你的责罚,甚至给予奖励,听清了吗?” Heard clearly.” Liu Ping said. “听清了。”柳平道。 Finally, what question do you have?” Wang Wei asked. “最后,你还有什么疑问没有?”王薇问。 Has one actually.” Liu Ping said scruple. “倒是有一个。”柳平迟疑道。 Said.” Wang Wei simple say/way. “说。”王薇干脆的道。 „Can I become Card Master?” Liu Ping asked. “我能成为卡牌师吗?”柳平问道。 all around one static. 四周一静。 Liu Ping discovered that everyone's expression becomes very strange. 柳平发现所有人的表情都变得很奇怪。 Suddenly —— 突然—— Hahahahaha!” 哈哈哈哈哈!” hahaha, this boy is really an idiot!” 哈哈哈,这小子真是蠢货!” Worthily person from wilderness.” “不愧是来自荒野的人。” Hears is Scavenger, hahaha, was really interesting.” “听说是拾荒者,哈哈哈,真是太有意思了。” Really is a white paper.” “果然是一张白纸。” Quite ignorant, is quite ignorant!” “相当愚昧,相当愚昧!” The people laugh boisterously. 众人哄然大笑起来。 The Liu Ping smiled being able to feel mind, looks to Wang Wei. 柳平被笑的摸不着头脑,不禁望向王薇 Wang Wei loses says with a smile: Must through test of layer upon layer Spiritual God, have the opportunity to become Card Master, this is a very serious matter, generally, you need to make the contribution of considerable degree for the company, but must some people recommend is good.” 王薇失笑道:“必须通过神灵的层层考验,才有机会成为一名卡牌师,这是一件非常严肃的事情,一般情况下,你需要为公司做出相当程度的贡献,还得有人引荐才行。” so that's how it is, was I takes for granted.” Liu Ping sighed. 原来如此,是我想当然了。”柳平叹口气道。 Suddenly, a voice transmits from afar: 忽然,一道声音远远传来: „Do you really want to become Card Master?” “你真的想成为一名卡牌师?” Liu Ping and Wang Wei look together, sees only a man of wear cultivator long gown to walk toward them. 柳平王薇一起望去,只见一名穿着修士长袍的男子正朝他们走来。 The eye of Wang Wei shone, the sweet and delicate voice said with a smile: Luo Sheng! How do you put on this? Also can enter Cultivation World to go?” 王薇的眼睛亮了,娇声笑道:“罗生!你怎么穿成这样?又要进入修行世界去?” Li Changxue matter, is my mistake, I must go to have a look, finding the way again to make up for the mistake.” 李长雪的事情,是我的失误,我要再进去看看,想办法弥补过错。” Luo Sheng is saying, nods toward Liu Ping. 罗生说着,朝柳平点了点头。 Without thinking sees you quickly, thinks must wait to be very long.” Liu Ping said. “没想到这么快就见到你,原本还以为要等很久。”柳平道。 I made a divination, discovered that oneself has some not good dispute...... I to guess with you are because does not have repayment enough reward, therefore the destiny will bring some gloomily the omen that is difficult to be bright to me.” Luo Sheng said. “我做了一次占卜,发现自己跟你有一些不太好的纠葛……我猜是因为没有偿还足够的酬劳,因此命运才会给我带来一些晦暗难明的预兆。”罗生道。 Liu Ping visits him, on the face full is the perplexed color. 柳平愣愣的看着他,脸上满是不明所以之色。 —— anything, you are worried about anything blindly, my already has harmed you obviously, later you were all right! ——什么啊,你在瞎担心什么啊,我明明已经害过你了,以后你就没事了呀! Luo Sheng is staring at him, feels relaxed to say suddenly: You are too young, naturally does not understand bad risk, but I decided that owing your life-saving efforts pays off, cuts off you by this with my dispute.” 罗生盯着他,忽而释然道:“你太年轻,自然不明白这其中的凶险,但我决定把欠你的救命之恩清偿一下,以此斩断你跟我的纠葛。” He takes out a thick book, places in front of Liu Ping. 他取出一本厚厚的书,放在柳平面前。 I recommended Liu Ping in this, offered by him and my merit to Goddess of Agony, earnestly seeking Goddess was it opens Soul Trial.” “我在此引荐柳平,以他和我的功劳奉献给痛苦女神,渴求女神为其开启灵魂试炼。” all around one static. 四周一静。 Almost all people are in a state of delay. 几乎所有人都陷入呆滞状态。 That book sends out layer upon layer the ray, calmly floats in front of Liu Ping. 那本书散发出层层光芒,静静漂浮在柳平面前。 Wang Wei body sends out a light dignified meaning suddenly. 王薇身上忽然散发出一股淡淡的威严之意。 Her whole person becomes serious, opens the mouth saying: Goddess is busy with the wicked War of Gods fight, perhaps does not have the time to arrive personally, is given him to open Soul Trial by me.” 她整个人变得严肃起来,开口道:“女神忙于和恶神战斗,恐怕没时间亲自降临,由我来给他开启灵魂试炼。” Troubled you.” Luo Sheng signals with the eyes to Wang Wei. “麻烦你了。”罗生冲着王薇使了个眼色。 Wang Wei arrives in front of Liu Ping, lifts his hand gently, it according to that book. 王薇走到柳平面前,轻轻抬起他的手,将其按在那本书上。 Liu Ping at present immediately pop up lines of burning small characters: 柳平眼前顿时冒出来一行行燃烧的小字: Extremely severe Soul Gambling Contract already appears:” “一种极其严苛的灵魂赌约已经出现:” Succeeds in following trial, you will obtain the approval of Myriad Gods, since then has to become the qualifications of Card Master ; “在接下来的试炼中成功,你将获得众神的认可,从此具备成为卡牌师的资格;” „If failed, your soul will belong to Goddess of Agony, you will always become her slave.” “如果失败,你的灵魂将归痛苦女神所有,你将永世成为她的奴隶。” Liu Ping asked: „Do some people pass this trial?” 柳平默问道:“有人通过这种试炼吗?” Another line of burning small characters appear: Although severe, but this truly is Myriad Gods approval rule, in every 1 million Challenger, the person will succeed occasionally.” 又一行燃烧小字出现:“虽然严苛,但这确实是众神认可的规则,每百万名挑战者中,偶尔会有一人成功。” Through the analysis to related laws, this Sequence knows the following truth:” “通过对相关法则的分析,本序列得知以下真相:” Has many ways of becoming Card Master.” “有许多种成为卡牌师的途径。” —— you face, is harshest one.” ——你所面对的,是最苛刻的一种。” Only listens to Wang Wei saying: Liu Ping, a you obtained time extremely rare opportunity, so long as through Soul Trial, you can become Card Master, whether you are willing to participate in this trial?” 只听王薇道:“柳平,你获得了一次极其难得的机会,只要通过灵魂试炼,你就可以成为卡牌师,你是否愿意参加本次试炼?” She and Luo Sheng turns very quiet, observes closely Liu Ping stubbornly. 她和罗生都屏住呼吸,死死盯住柳平 Liu Ping shows the happy smile, said: Naturally wants.” 柳平露出开心的笑容,说道:“当然愿意。” —— —— In that book flies a ray, binds Liu Ping to soar to the heavens to go. 那本书上飞出来一道光芒,裹着柳平冲天而去。 Wang Wei and Luo Sheng stands in same place, looks to the direction that Liu Ping vanishes. 王薇和罗成站在原地,望向柳平消失的方向。 Saw only above the hall to present piece of phantom, a appear grand steeple construction. 只见大厅上方出现了一片虚影,显现出一座雄伟的尖塔建筑。 Was too anxious, he is very potential, wastes to be really a pity.” Wang Wei said in a soft voice. “太急了,他是很有潜力的,就这么浪费掉实在可惜。”王薇轻声道。 My already let slip one time, only has his soul gives to Goddess, can make up for the mistake that I violate slightly.” Luo Sheng said. “我已经失手了一次,唯有把他的灵魂献给女神,才能稍稍弥补我所犯下的错。”罗生道。 Goddess truly likes this type young and originally the greatly promising soul, but......” 女神确实喜欢这种年轻而原本大有前途的灵魂,但……” Wang Wei sighed, said: If he succeeded......” 王薇叹息一声,说道:“如果他成功了……” That company were many reserve duty Card Master, Goddess only will be satisfied with my recommendation, will not lower the punishment ; This child will thank me similarly.” Luo Sheng said with a smile. “那公司就多了一名预备役卡牌师,女神对于我的举荐只会感到满意,不会降下责罚;这个孩子同样会感激我。”罗生笑道。 Wang Wei said: so that's how it is, before your always foolproof plan —— why, catches Li Changxue to be defeated?” 王薇道:“原来如此,你总是算无遗策——为什么之前捕捉李长雪会失败?” The smile on Luo Sheng face stiffens. 罗生脸上的笑容僵住。 He lowers the head, cloudy say/way: That is a very strange matter, I have not wanted to understand until now......” 他低下头,阴沉沉的道:“那是一件很奇怪的事,我直到现在还没想明白……” ...... …… At night. 黑夜。 Liu Ping stands in same place, looked toward all around. 柳平站在原地,朝四周望了一圈。 Familiar street, familiar construction, even that familiar city wall. 熟悉的街道,熟悉的建筑,甚至还有那熟悉的城墙。 Here is Dark Mist Town. 这里是暗雾镇 No. 不。 Dark Mist Town already changes into the ruins. 暗雾镇已经化为废墟。 How to have a small town, is just the same as Dark Mist Town? 怎么会有一座小镇,跟暗雾镇一模一样? On the street, a person does not have, only has the path end bar also to turn on a light. 街道上,一个人都没有,唯有道路尽头的酒吧还亮着灯。 Liu Ping pondered, the starting to walk footsteps get to the bar entrance. 柳平想了想,迈开脚步一路走到酒吧门口。 Pushes the door to go. 推门进去。 Sees only in the bar no other other people, only then bartender sits behind the bar, but actually one glass of liquor. 只见酒吧里别无他人,只有酒保坐在吧台后面,正在倒一杯酒。 Liu Ping, you should not come.” 柳平,你不应该来。” bartender did not lift said. 酒保头也不抬的说。 Why?” Liu Ping is saying, before while arrives at the bar, sits down. “为什么?”柳平一边说着,一边走到吧台前坐下。 You in unusual are good, is greatly potential Night Keeper that in the fight displays, should not expect that through this time Soul Trial, it will ruin all your.” bartender said. “你在战斗中表现的非常棒,是一名大有潜力的守夜人,不应该奢望通过这次的灵魂试炼,它会毁掉你的一切。”酒保道。 Liu Ping smiles, said: Before was indebted your looking, thanked......, but I remember that you died.” 柳平笑起来,说道:“以前承蒙你的关照,非常感谢……但我记得你死了。” bartender said: Yes, I must guard the Dark Mist Town three months, but I failed.” 酒保道:“是的,我本应当镇守暗雾镇三个月,但我失败了。” He fishes out playing card from the bar, one after another demonstrates in front of Liu Ping. 他从吧台下摸出一把卡牌,一张张展示在柳平面前。 First is Archmage Karador ; 第一张是大法师卡拉度; Second is Exorcist Old K ; 第二张是驱魔人老K; Third is heavy armor Warrior Qi Lu ; 第三张是重铠战士齐律; Fourth is Shield Knight Alger ; 第四张是盾骑士阿尔杰; ...... …… All Night Keeper, and even Town Guard, miner, blacksmith, winemaker, the brothel female wait wait/etc. etc., all appears as playing card on the spacious red wooden table stage. 所有的守夜人,乃至镇卫兵、矿工、铁匠、酿酒师、青楼女子等等等等,全部作为卡牌出现在宽大的红木桌台上。 Their neat and tidy arranges to become Lie sadly, the facial expression looks toward Liu Ping. 他们整整齐齐排成列,神情悲伤的朝柳平望过来。 —— original everyone is bartender playing card! ——原来所有人都是酒保卡牌 The Liu Ping eye hid to jump jumping, the facial expression gradually became dignified. 柳平眼皮子跳了跳,神情渐渐变得凝重。 bartender sighed: I have such complete card deck, was actually defeated, at present can only give Spiritual God the gambling stake completely.” 酒保叹了口气道:“我拥有这么完备的卡组,却还是失败了,眼下只能把赌注全部交给神灵。” What is your gambling stake?” Liu Ping asked. “你的赌注是什么?”柳平问。 Spiritual God is only interested —— in our body one thing 神灵只对我们身上的一种东西感兴趣—— bartender static looks at Liu Ping, puts out two characters: 酒保静静的看着柳平,吐出两个字: Soul.” “灵魂。”
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