"Indeed, it's been a long time, but I've always been keeping track of your information. I trust you haven't forgotten our transaction, have you?"
The 'Beast' spoke with a peculiar rhythm that made people unable to help but reveal their true thoughts.
This kind of influence on the mind, or perhaps even the soul, was useless to Yang Tao. Looking at the constantly wriggling tentacles on the 'Beast's' face, Yang Tao sneered and said:
"Of course, I haven't forgotten. In fact, I often think of you. That's the truth."
"An unequal transaction."
The 'Beast' laughed when he heard Yang Tao say that, and said: "That's how business is; sometimes you make a lot, and sometimes you make a little."
He paused.
The 'Beast' stared at Yang Tao with his golden octopus eyes and said: "Sometimes you even lose everything, wouldn't you agree, Mr. Yang?"
"Of course…"
Yang Tao nodded slightly. What the Beast said was perfectly valid. He entered Level 14 on his own accord, it wasn't as if the 'Beast' forced him to go in.
"However… Gentleman, I wonder if you would still honor your promise if you made a losing deal?"
The wriggling tentacles on the Beast's face stopped. After seeing the half-smile on Yang Tao's face, he was silent for a moment before saying: "I will continue to fulfill my duty, because I am a businessman, and for me, credibility is the most important thing…"
He wasn't lying; his intuition told Yang Tao so.
"Give me the Bottle of Abhorrence. Also, I want to know what you plan to do with this opportunity to modify permissions? I will decide whether to fulfill my promise based on your answer, after all, I am not a businessman… If I had to describe myself, I would prefer 'Plunderer'."
Silence fell over the Level 5 hall, with only the classical music echoing through the magnificent space.
The health bar above the Beast's head was still blood-red, indicating his malice towards Yang Tao, but for some unknown reason, he chose not to act.
After more than ten seconds.
"Haha, since Mr. Yang wants to know, I can tell you. After all, you'll find out about this sooner or later."
"I plan to use this opportunity to split a new sub-level from the Level 5 hierarchy. I'm going to build a Terror Casino. You know there's really too little entertainment in the Backrooms."
A casino?
Yang Tao was stunned, and information about Level 5 casinos came to his mind.
Level 5.1 'Terror Hotel Casino'
The Terror Casino features many classic games, such as roulette, cards, dice, slot machines, and so on.
However, since there is no standard currency in the Backrooms, these games are transacted using coin-like objects, which are very similar to chips.
These chips can be exchanged with staff on duty at the front desk, and winning chips can also be exchanged for various prizes.
'Is the Level 5.1 Terror Casino not open yet?'
However, some doubts also appeared in his mind. He looked at the Beast and asked: "You can't isolate a new sub-level?"
Level 176 could even generously give him a sub-level.
Perhaps sensing Yang Tao's confusion, the Beast gently explained: "Levels and levels are different."
"The Level 5 space is very stable, and it's very difficult to isolate a sub-level suitable for a casino."
As he spoke, the Beast stretched out his hand and took out a bottle.
It was very similar to a lightning in a bottle, except the dark clouds and lightning inside were light red, and the lightning's beat speed and current noise were more intense than a lightning in a bottle.
This was the counterpart to a lightning in a bottle, the Bottle of Abhorrence. It was even rarer than a lightning in a bottle. Rumor had it that there was only one Bottle of Abhorrence in the entire Backrooms. Now it seems this rumor was just a result of its scarcity.
Yang Tao reached out and took the Bottle of Abhorrence from the Beast's hand. The other party showed no intention of stopping him.
Bottle of Abhorrence
Increases Entity attraction by 100%
(Stackable)
It was clear that this Bottle of Abhorrence had also undergone the baptism of datafication after he touched it.
Seeing this, Yang Tao took out the notebook containing the 'password' from his backpack and handed it to the Beast.
He had already learned about this item from the Blue Knight.
It was like a top-up card; any Entity that could be called a Level Controller could use it, but it was a one-time use.
The Beast took the notebook, and the tentacles on his face wriggled even faster, emitting an inexplicable aura of joy:
"This is a pleasant transaction!"
"The Terror Casino will officially open in a few days. I hope Mr. Yang can come and attend the opening ceremony. I will definitely sweep the floor to welcome you."
Yang Tao looked at the Beast and nodded with a smile.
At the same time, he was also pondering the likelihood of taking action to eliminate the opponent right now, but after much thought, he felt he truly wasn't confident.
His sudden switch to Level 5 meant he hadn't prepared anything, which put him in a very passive position.
Immediately, a smile appeared on his face and he said: "Don't worry, I will definitely come to support you!"
With that, he summoned a wooden door.
"Heh heh, Gentleman, I still have some things to do, so I'll be leaving now. Oh, and tell that Phobic Centipede that I'll come find him when I have time."
"I will convey the message."
Little did he know, the Beast had the same thought in his heart.
According to the information he had, Yang Tao's chaotic abilities made him somewhat hesitant to act.
Looking at the disappearing wooden door, the Beast remained for a long time. Soon, a blue parrot flew over and landed on his shoulder, speaking in human tongue:
"Why didn't you keep him! With your ability, you could have completely kept him."
The Beast glanced at him and said: "I wasn't confident…"
"Let's talk about it when the Terror Casino opens. Also, what I do is none of your business. Go back to your birdcage obediently!"
Jerry's feathers bristled as he said: "You kill him, and I will fulfill the transaction. Otherwise, you have no right to order me!!"
"Then get lost!"
After speaking, the Beast took the notebook and turned to leave. Jerry, who was on his shoulder, was also sent flying by an invisible force.
...
After returning to the Main World, Yang Tao impatiently went to the chest containing the enchanted books.
He took out the [Silk Touch] book from it, then took out an ordinary Netherite pickaxe, walked to the anvil, and directly applied the [Silk Touch] enchantment to it.
"First, I'll go to the Deep Dark and bring back some Sculk Catalysts. I hope the next mod will be more powerful…"
At the same time, he was also thinking about the Blue Knight, and whether he could bring him along to attend the 'Beast's' casino opening ceremony.