There were several ways for Hunter Building players to go to other dormitory buildings—some were officially assigned, while others took on private jobs.

Many specialty items were prepared for exactly this purpose.

Fake IDs, for instance.

Beyond that, Hunter Building players placed extreme importance on their own personal development; to them, a dormitory was just a resting place to prevent ambushes.

The Hunter Building was governed by three major guilds within the Hunter Residents' Committee. Seven players had obtained the title of "Hunter King," but all of them were elusive, appearing almost never in the public eye.

These people were top-tier experts, every single one.

Hunters believed in both collectivism and individualism, and their abilities were diverse and varied.

The more Xu Lang listened, the more interesting he found it. The Hunter Building was definitely the most uniquely designed dormitory building he had ever seen.

"Sheng Qi, tell me—as a Mad King Building player, could I take the Hunter Building's core gameplay for myself?" Xu Lang suddenly stared directly at Sheng Qi and asked.

The question wasn't asking to follow whatever Sheng Qi said.

Socrates once said that his own wisdom came from ignorance—even his disciples possessed wisdom he had yet to touch.

Xu Lang was used to asking questions; that way, he could treat two brains as one.

…

"Probably not. You can't leave Mad King Building…" Sheng Qi paused mid-sentence, his pupils violently contracting. He felt suffocated. Was Xu Lang implying he had a way to break free from Mad King Building?

"Even if you could, the Hunter Building wouldn't acknowledge you. After all, you're an invader!"

This humble one right here is none other than the president of the Hunter Building's Great Thief Forty-Two Guild!

Xu Lang's eyes flickered. He genuinely had Hunter Building lineage in his blood.

But this president title felt more like something Mad King Building had distilled for him; he hadn't actually obtained the Hunter Building's core gameplay at all. It was just a guild panel serving as empty formality.

The Hunter Building's gameplay could be distilled down to two words—shuttling and plundering!

That was perfectly suited for the Taleblade Demon Box.

To inherit the orthodox Hunter Building system, he'd probably have to go to the Hunter Building in person…

But then, the Hunter Building would just slap him to death, wouldn't it?

"Are you really going to the Hunter Building?" Sheng Qi asked.

Xu Lang shook his head. "Just asking. I'm not a warmonger. But their behavior—shitting everywhere they go—makes me feel…"

Staying in Mad King Building felt pretty good. He could send an infection source to mess with others, but personally showing up was still a no-go.

Right then, a mission prompt popped up.

[Hostile Mission "Mad King X Hunt" (Mythical)]

[Mission Objective: Destroy three key structures in Hunter Building]

[Reward: Mad King Building Dorm Owner Token X1]

Xu Lang's indifferent demeanor made Sheng Qi sigh in relief.

After all, they were just a level nine dormitory building. If Xu Lang really brazenly talked about launching a campaign against the Hunter Building, Hunter Building players would probably come knocking the very next day. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Extremely infuriating!" Xu Lang's expression suddenly sank, his face darkening with murderous intent!

Ah?!

Sheng Qi nearly lost control and shot up from his seat.

How could a person be this moody?!

His earlier psychological profile was correct—Xu Lang was a super-sociopath!

He'd killed his classmates early in the game, then pioneered the Blood Grudge style, then solidified his identity as an Unorthodox Player, and then—murder, murder, murder!

Not only did he have a sociopathic personality, he was also a battle maniac, Slaanesh, and the Tzeentch who manipulated people's hearts!

Sheng Qi's heart was in his throat. For a moment, he didn't dare speak.

"You used to stay in the Hunter Building. You should know how to lure Hunter Building players over here, right?" Xu Lang looked at Sheng Qi and asked in a deep voice.

"If Joson's dormitory has a cross-building communication device, I can try!" Sheng Qi said, his mouth full of bitterness.

Try and die.

If he couldn't meet Xu Lang's demands, he'd definitely get killed.

"I have a radio. I should be able to send a message to the Hunter Building," Xu Lang said. "What do you think—is it worth it for me to go to the Hunter Building and plunder them in reverse?"

Sheng Qi took a deep breath, and a look of unwavering certainty blazed in his eyes.

"It's worth it. Absolutely worth it!"

"The Hunter Building has a ton of resources—it gathers resources from the Titan Ruins and even further beyond. If you can make a trip there, you'll definitely rake it in!"

"Plus, the Hunter Building has a Mission Hall. As long as you complete the corresponding missions, you can obtain an 'External Hire Hunter' identity credential!"

Xu Lang had a radio, which greatly increased the odds of luring Hunter Building players over!

Information about Core Facilities was also recorded in the Blood Mist Compendium.

Xu Lang was never stingy when it came to intel.

Of course, the news about the Astral Foundation and Earth still had to be kept under wraps.

Xu Lang raised an eyebrow, his expression surprised. "External Hire Hunter?"

"Mm!" Sheng Qi nodded forcefully. "An External Hire Hunter refers to other players who come to the Hunter Building through special methods. They enjoy most of the rights of Hunter players and don't have to complete missions. In short, there are plenty of benefits."

Xu Lang's eyes flickered.

That didn't sound bad.

But he probably couldn't manage it. He was going there to destroy the Hunter Building. Unless Mad King Building forcefully wrangled him an External Hire Hunter identity, the Hunter Building definitely wouldn't issue a certification.

Sheng Qi continued:

"In the past, players from other buildings have come to the Hunter Building and become External Hire Hunters. But the corresponding missions were extremely difficult, which is why External Hire Hunters are so rare!"

"Many old hunters speculate that the Hunter Building's final form is the mission center for the Dorm Survival Game!"

A mission center?

That was an interesting way to put it.

The more Xu Lang thought about it, the more it resonated.

If the Hunter Building was the Dorm Survival Game's mission center, then what was Mad King Building?

A war department?

"Sheng Qi, you're doing great. If we really manage to lure Hunter Building players over this time, you can join the Committee."

"Thank you, Dorm Owner!" Sheng Qi stood up excitedly, screaming in his heart.

I will dedicate myself to Demon King Castle, giving my last drop of blood!

I will give my all, sparing no effort!

He didn't say these words out loud, afraid that Xu Lang would make him do it right then and there.

But he couldn't not say them in his heart.

Because there were definitely monitoring skills watching him right now. If he was going to put on a show, he had to go all the way.

Tough. Too tough!

To survive under the Demon King Xu Lang, he even had to fool himself—only then could there be a glimmer of hope!

Meeting with Xu Lang was definitely the hardest challenge he had faced since joining the Dorm Survival Game.