The black sheep nearby crossed his arms, leaned back, and straightened his posture. “If you feel awkward, then leave. Brother Sheep isn’t your teacher—no need for you to be this presumptuous.”
The white sheep shot a glance at the black sheep but didn’t refute the statement.
A few seconds later, the human pig fell to his knees with a *thud*.
“Brother Sheep… You know my teacher would never help me… Right now, you’re the only one I can rely on…”
The human pig’s voice was thick with despair. Though a middle-aged man, he now knelt like a groveling servant.
“Get up,” the white sheep said coldly. “Kneeling makes me lose respect for you.”
The human pig hesitated, then slowly straightened his back and pushed himself up from his knees.
“What’s this about?” the white sheep asked again.
“Brother Sheep… I’m just twenty-something ‘Dao’ away from signing the contract… But my teacher keeps making things impossible for me… Every day, he demands more and more…” The human pig’s voice cracked. “I just want to leave this place with dignity… I…”
“Get to the point. What do you want?”
The human pig paused, then raised his head. “I want to sign the contract. I want to break free from my current teacher…”
The white sheep and black sheep exchanged glances, their expressions shifting subtly.
“Isn’t that treason?” the white sheep said. “If word gets out, you’re dead.”
“But you won’t tell!” the human pig pleaded urgently. “Brother Sheep, I’m so close to meeting my quota. I just need one last lifeline… Please help me. Once I become an ‘Earth-level,’ I’ll stand by your side without fail.”
The black sheep glanced sideways at the white sheep, unsure what choice the man would make.
The white sheep slowly stood. “Pig… Are you saying you want to add ‘lies’ to your ‘Probability Game’?”
“Yes.”
“But you know the rules—once a game is set, it can’t be altered privately unless…”
“Unless I wager my life. I know.” The human pig nodded. “If I keep getting exploited, not only will I never sign the contract, but my teacher might beat me to death. If I’m just one step away… I’ll stake my life without hesitation.”
The white sheep fell into deep thought before finally nodding.
He turned, pulled two pairs of glasses from a drawer, and handed them to the human pig.
The black sheep narrowed his eyes at the sight and exhaled deeply.
“These glasses were my game props back when I was a ‘Human-level sheep,’” the white sheep explained. “One forces you to speak only the truth; the other, only lies. They’re yours now.”
“Mine…?” The human pig stared at the glasses in disbelief.
“But let me be clear…” The white sheep sat back down. “These could either be a miracle cure—helping you cross the finish line—or a bottomless pit, destroying all your efforts. It’s up to how you use them.”
“Brother Sheep…” The human pig hesitated. “I’ve never designed a deception game before… Could you… give me some advice?”
“No.” The white sheep shook his head. “We have no ties. This is already more than I should do.”
The human pig nodded. “Right… Brother Sheep, I’m sorry. I’m already grateful for this.”
“Design the ‘lie’ part yourself,” the white sheep said. “Live or die—that’s on you.”
“Got it!” The human pig nodded firmly. “Brother Sheep, I hope your props save me when the time comes.”
“Maybe.”
The white sheep and black sheep watched as the human pig left the room, the atmosphere sinking back into silence.
After a long pause, the black sheep finally spoke. “Brother Sheep… You’ve kept your ‘Human-level’ props all this time?”
“Yeah. Why?” The white sheep turned to him.
“N-Nothing.” The black sheep shook his head.
“You’re thinking, ‘You had such a useful tool, yet you gave it to an outsider instead of me.’ Right?”
“I…” The black sheep stiffened slightly. “Brother Sheep, how could I think that…?”
“You and Mouse are complete opposites,” the white sheep said with a faint smile. “She never lies. You never confess.”
The black sheep’s gaze darkened briefly, but he forced a smile. “Brother Sheep, you taught me this—never reveal your true thoughts…”
“Did I?” The white sheep chuckled. “So you use my lessons against me?”
“No!” The black sheep stood up hastily. “Brother Sheep, you’ve got it wrong, I just—”
“Enough.” The white sheep waved a hand. “It’s fine. Among us, you might be the first to reach Earth-level.”
The black sheep sat back down, his expression unreadable.
As silence settled between them, the door suddenly burst open.
“Brother Sheep! Trouble!” The human tiger shouted from the doorway. “Little Mouse is in danger… We need you!”
The white sheep rose slowly. “This flustered…? Something the two of you can’t handle?”
“It’s serious…” The human snake rushed in. “That brat got taken by Earth Snake!”
The white sheep and black sheep’s eyes sharpened instantly, and they bolted out the door.
The group sprinted down the hallway as the human tiger relayed what he’d learned from two human rabbits.
“That old pervert Earth Snake has lost his mind…” The black sheep gritted his teeth. “He’s snatched people before, but Mouse just left Brother Sheep’s side minutes ago. This is beyond disrespectful!”
“Apparently, the little mouse said she ‘has no teacher,’” the human tiger said grimly. “We need to hurry… If we could handle that old bastard ourselves, we wouldn’t have bothered you, Brother Sheep.”
“Save the chatter.”
They sped past dozens of doors before stopping at Earth Snake’s room.
The white sheep loosened his suit buttons and undid his cuffs.
“Brother Sheep… What’s the plan?” the human tiger asked nervously.
Behind that door wasn’t just Earth Snake—it was him and his many disciples.
“I’ll beat Earth Snake. You handle the rest.”
“Beat…?” The human tiger blinked, then grinned. “Classic Brother Sheep. Understood.”
The three Zodiacs behind the white sheep unbuttoned their suits, cracked their knuckles, and—
With a flying kick, the white sheep sent the wooden door flying off its hinges.
The sight inside ignited fury in all four of them.
A shriveled, elderly snake-headed man, completely naked, had his arms around the human mouse, tearing at her clothes while a crowd of equally naked men and women cheered.
The intruders stunned the room into silence.
“Earth Sheep…?” Earth Snake turned, confused. “What’s the meaning of this?”
“I’m here to pick up the kid,” the white sheep said, rolling up his sleeves as he strode forward.
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