However, thinking about it carefully, it was understandable, these native beings were actually very simple-minded. They didn't have so many complicated schemes in their heads.
For them, as long as they trusted someone, they would give that person complete honesty.
That was their strength, but at the same time, it was also their weakness.
Because the world they lived in had already become extremely complicated with the arrival of players and the involvement of various forces.
If they continued to handle things the way they used to, they would surely suffer many "beatings from society" in the future.
It could only be said that they were lucky the Pillager King had met Xu Yuan. If he had run into someone with ulterior motives, by now he might have already been sold off and still be helping count the money for them.
At first, the Pillager King found Xu Yuan's question somewhat strange. But thinking back on their earlier conversation and seeing Xu Yuan's expression, he finally realized what Xu Yuan meant.
At that moment, he suddenly broke into a cold sweat.
"I…"
In truth, the reason the Pillager King didn't immediately understand Xu Yuan's point was mainly because trusting Blue Demon hadn't brought him any negative consequences so far.
Although he had indeed been kept in the dark, all the results he had seen were positive.
Blue Demon had genuinely helped him resolve resource problems and even found him a new path forward, giving him new hope.
But thinking about it more deeply, the situation suddenly became terrifying.
What if Blue Demon wasn't actually following Xu Yuan's orders? What would that have led to?
The Pillager King didn't even dare to keep thinking in that direction.
His expression at this moment already showed that he understood how serious the issue was.
Seeing this, Xu Yuan paused in thought for a moment, then spoke in a calm tone.
"If a person can always get along with you so perfectly, maybe it's fate."
"But in most cases, it's because that person is adapting down to your level."
Saying that, Xu Yuan looked at the Pillager King and continued, "If you meet someone and every interaction, every conversation with them makes you feel comfortable..."
"If they can make you completely relax and trust them fully, "
"Then at that moment, think about what I just said."
"Is that really fate?"
"Or is it because that person is adapting down to your level?"
"And what exactly is their reason for doing that?"
What Xu Yuan told the Pillager King was actually life experience he had gained through years of struggle in society.
People of higher levels are capable of adapting to those beneath them.
Because they can grasp the thoughts and emotions of those below.
Since their intelligence and emotional understanding are far beyond yours, the questions you raise and the ideas you express, they can always respond to perfectly.
Every word they say seems to hit directly at your heart.
If spending time with someone makes you feel very comfortable, it could mean you two are complementary or share similarities, rare kindred spirits.
But in most cases, it's because the other person is adapting down to your level.
There's an old saying, "People climb higher; water flows lower."
People are naturally drawn toward benefit and advancement, everyone wants to move upward to a higher level.
If that's so, then why would someone above your level choose to adapt down to you?
Is it because you're special? Or because they're bored?
If you think carefully, you'll realize they must have a reason, you must be valuable to them.
It's because there's profit to be gained that they choose to adapt down.
Of course, there are exceptions, there are still genuine people who trade sincerity for sincerity.
What Xu Yuan told the Pillager King was essentially teaching him the ways of dealing with people.
He didn't want the Pillager King to lose his pure nature, but he had to remind him that in this complex world, not every genuine heart will be met with another genuine heart.
It had to be said, Xu Yuan truly deserved to be called a "good teacher."
Just this short exchange was enough to overturn many of the Pillager King's beliefs.
Hearing Xu Yuan's words, the Pillager King looked at him with even more reverence in his eyes.
"My king…"
At this moment, he didn't even know what to say.
He fully understood the value of what Xu Yuan had just taught him.
Although, with his level of understanding, the Pillager King might eventually come to realize these truths himself, but only after countless failures and much time.
He knew well that what Xu Yuan had summarized came from long years of experience and lessons.
For most people, they would never casually share such precious wisdom with others.
Just as Xu Yuan said, people of higher levels would not easily share their hard-earned knowledge with those below.
Because it was precisely these experiences that allowed them to reach that higher level.
They weren't saints, why would they willingly give such things away?
And Xu Yuan, without a doubt, stood among the highest level of people, or rather, at present, Xu Yuan was already at the highest level.
When he interacted with others, he was always the one adapting downward.
But it wasn't because he wanted something from them.
Perhaps, in the eyes of other factions, Xu Yuan adapted downward because he wanted to win the Trial Grounds.
But everyone in Xu Yuan's faction knew, Xu Yuan didn't care about winning or losing at all.
If he didn't even care about victory, what else could he possibly want from others?
Looking at it that way, Xu Yuan truly didn't fit the logic of a normal person.
He wasn't a confidant of his followers, nor was he adapting down to them for personal gain.
What he did, and the way he thought, was no longer like that of a "human."
His actions, his thoughts, leaned more toward those of a "god."
Because humans never abandon personal gain. But everything Xu Yuan had done, and was about to do, was never driven by personal interest.
———
At that moment, the Pillager King really wanted to say something. His feelings toward Xu Yuan had grown even more complicated.
But since he wasn't good with words, he truly couldn't express everything he was feeling inside.
Seeing the Pillager King struggle to speak, his expression tense and hesitant, Xu Yuan sensibly changed the topic.
"Next comes the matter of coordination."
"How many people will we send into the trap, and how do we make sure they don't get suspicious…"
"And we'll also have to inform them of the emerald production rate…"
"All of this needs to be carefully planned."
Saying this, Xu Yuan looked toward the long passage ahead.
"We still have some time left."
"These things must be thought through carefully."
Hearing Xu Yuan's words, the Pillager King quickly nodded.
"Alright!"
———
[Outside the Rainforest]
"Wait… am I seeing things?…"
"Those players… and those bulletin boards…"
"They're… they're trading???!?!"
Stephen spoke while pulling the mushroom Notch had given him earlier from his backpack and examining it closely.
"Don't tell me… the mushroom we just ate was poisonous?!!!"
Hearing that, Notch glanced at the mushroom in Stephen's hand, took it over, and examined it carefully himself.
"That can't be right…"
"Wait, could it really be poisonous?!!!"
The scene before them truly defied Stephen and Notch's understanding of the world.
They couldn't comprehend what they were seeing, so they blamed the poor, innocent mushroom they had eaten.
Though both man and llama knew deep down the mushroom was innocent, they would rather doubt that than believe what they were seeing.
As they both stood frozen in disbelief, a squad of players arrived near the rainforest.
The group glanced briefly at Notch and Stephen, then completely ignored them.
They split up naturally, walking toward several bulletin boards around the outer rainforest.
Once under a board, they didn't even bother to read its contents.
They immediately opened the chest beneath it, took out various materials from their backpacks, and placed them inside.
After finishing everything neatly, the team regrouped once again, seemingly ready to leave.
Seeing this smooth and practiced operation, both Stephen and Notch were utterly confused.
Just as Notch was about to step forward and ask something, the team's captain spoke first.
"Hey, you, the one with the llama."
Seeing that the captain seemed to be addressing him, Notch pointed at himself in confusion.
"Me?"
The captain nodded.
"Yeah. You."
The captain looked him up and down, then said, "You look kind of new around here, huh?"
Before Notch could even answer, the captain continued impatiently,
"Here's a word of advice, don't even think about entering the rainforest."
"The rule here is trade for trade. It's clearly written on the boards."
"If you're here to trade, then hurry up and do it. Otherwise, move along. Don't just stand there wasting our trading time!"
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