In an eyeglass store in H City, Glasses Bro bought a bunch of glasses all at once.

"Next, we'll face a tough battle," Glasses Bro said to his newly bought glasses.

A voice flashed in his mind: *My King, it’s our honor to serve you.*

"Tell me your names," Glasses Bro said.

*I am Guardian Glasses.* *I am Swordsman Glasses.* *I am Mage Glasses.* *I am Fraud Glasses.*

"Hold up—what kind of name is Fraud Glasses?" Glasses Bro heard a weird name.

*I’m the imported pair you bought,* one pair replied.

"Why Fraud Glasses?" Glasses Bro asked, confused.

*Because I was actually made in a local black-market workshop,* Fraud Glasses’ voice echoed in his head.

"Damn! They sold me fakes!! I’m returning these!" Glasses Bro fumed—he’d paid a high price.

"Wait, My King!! Don’t return me—I have powerful abilities to help you!" Fraud Glasses’ voice grew urgent in his mind.

"Explain your powers," Glasses Bro said to Fraud Glasses. "If useless, you’re going back."

*Wear me, and numbers will appear above people’s heads. Those numbers show their trust in you. Higher numbers mean more trust. If the number turns red while they speak, they’re lying. And for those with high trust, my power makes them believe your lies—even when they know they’re false.*

"A lie-telling and lie-detecting combo?" Glasses Bro mused. "Let’s test it now." He looked toward Lin Jie, who happened to pass the store.

"Yo, Glasses, new specs?" Lin Jie greeted him.

Glasses Bro peered through Fraud Glasses. Above Lin Jie’s head, the number 100 glowed. *No wonder—he’s been with me so long. Trust maxed out.*

"Lin Jie, aliens are attacking H City today," Glasses Bro said, activating Fraud Glasses’ forced-trust function.

"You’re nuts! I need to buy Spicy Strips. Not wasting time on this," Lin Jie shot back. His trust value dropped to 50…

Watching Lin Jie leave, Glasses Bro scolded Fraud Glasses: "You promised forced trust! His trust was 100—why’d it fail?"

*My King, it’s not my fault,* Fraud Glasses replied. *Check others’ trust values.*

Glasses Bro glanced at a passerby. Trust value: 10089…

"Damn! How’s this trust system set up? A random stranger trusts me over ten thousand?!" Glasses Bro yelled.

*Exactly. Ten thousand is the base trust for a stranger on first meeting,* Fraud Glasses’ voice explained. *That guy’s probably just… not too bright.*

"…" Glasses Bro paused. "Then why’s Lin Jie only at 100?"

*Just as shown,* Fraud Glasses said.

"Damn! Where’s trust between people? We’ve known each other ages—his trust is one percent of a stranger’s…"

*My King, truth often brings sorrow,* Fraud Glasses consoled.

"Quiet. I need a moment."

…

In the top-floor training room of Xiao Tower, Xiao Zhan battled virtual enemies fiercely.

"Hah!" Xiao Zhan punched down a man lunging at him. He leaped back, dodging another attack, then struck with blinding speed.

In seconds, he landed dozens of punches on his foes.

He spun, palm pressing a man’s chest. Fist clenched—a one-inch punch sent the guy flying.

"How’s that?" Xiao Zhan struck a cool pose for two little girls watching outside. "Authentic Jeet Kune Do master."

Before he finished posing, four muscular brutes spawned. One pinned his arm; another punched his gut.

"Ugh…" Xiao Zhan doubled over in pain. "Why do virtual hits hurt so damn much…"

Before he could finish, a giant foot kicked his back. He face-planted. A musclehead sat on his head.

"Shit…" Xiao Zhan groaned, trying to rise.

No chance. A brute sat on his back, grabbing his legs and bending them backward.

"Ah! Hurts! Help!" Xiao Zhan cried. "Someone shut that machine off… please…"

After ignored shouts, he begged the girls: "Can you turn it off for big brother? Ah! Hurts!"

The brutes tired of joint locks. They lifted Xiao Zhan, head aimed at the floor.

"Wait…" Xiao Zhan pleaded. "Shut off the simulator, okay?"

"Okay," Lin Mumu agreed, moving to the projector. Qingqing, holding Doudou, pulled her back.

"Teacher said: Sweat in training, bleed less in battle," Qingqing declared seriously. "He’s training. Stopping for pain might get him killed by bad guys later."

"Oh." Lin Mumu nodded firmly. "Then I won’t shut it. Go, Xiao Gege—I’ll cheer for you!"

She sat back with Qingqing.

"You’re Spartans’ students?! I’m reporting your teacher!" Xiao Zhan gasped. Teaching this to seven-year-olds? Child abuse!

Next second, his head slammed the floor.

After a tombstone slam, Xiao Zhan lay spread-eagled. The brutes didn’t stop—four took turns jumping on him.

"Poor Xiao Gege… let’s shut it off," Lin Mumu said, unable to watch.

"Relax. Enduring pain builds willpower," Qingqing blocked her again.

"I’ll… report your teacher… ah!" Xiao Zhan yelled between hits.

Doudou, in Qingqing’s arms, had enough. It wriggled free and dashed into the room.

Doudou bit a brute’s arm. As he grabbed, Doudou leaped to another’s waist, snatching his belt. It darted between legs, then whipped the belt into a brute’s groin.

Another brute crashed into him while grabbing. Doudou tied their limbs with the belt. It bit another belt, lashing a brute’s face. Then—a blinding uppercut floored the last one.

Yes, a perfect uppercut. Doudou kicked the stunned brute’s face.

Flawless moves. All four brutes were tied up in under three minutes.

"Wow! Doudou’s amazing!!" the girls cheered.

Xiao Zhan still lay spread-eagled, stunned by the sudden turn.

Doudou shot him a scornful look and spat.

"…" Xiao Zhan was speechless. All he felt: utter shame.

"I made snacks and drinks. Anyone want some?" Bu Feiwu’s voice called.

Qingqing and Doudou raced toward it.

Only Lin Mumu stayed, watching Xiao Zhan.

"Mumu, come eat!" Qingqing shouted.

"Coming!" Lin Mumu turned and ran off.

"Wait… at least shut the trainer off…" Xiao Zhan started. Four new brutes spawned beside him…

…

Soon after, Lin Jie and Glasses Bro arrived at Xiao Tower.

"Huh? Where’s Xiao Zhan?" Lin Jie asked upon entering.

"Xiao Gege’s in the training room," Lin Mumu rushed over.

"Really? I’ll check." Lin Jie headed inside.

Xiao Zhan lay disheveled on the floor.

"Holy crap! You look like you got gang-raped by giants," Lin Jie blurted.

"Just training," Xiao Zhan said. "Everyone here?"

"All set. Shishen’s in position too," Lin Jie replied.

"My plane’s ready," Xiao Zhan added.