"I thought you'd come over after some more time had passed."

Lin Ye used spiritual energy to pull out the chair opposite the desk.

"I thought you'd invite me over as soon as we started cooperating."

The corpse sat down on the chair, looking at Lin Ye like a dead person.

"Cooperating with you was just to add projects to the park in the initial stage, a win-win situation. Beyond that, I have no other needs."

Lin Ye calmly met the corpse's gaze and spoke.

"You don't need intel about the festival parade?"

The corpse revealed a puzzled expression.

"No, at least I don't need the intel you provide. Unverified information of uncertain accuracy would only have a negative impact on me. As for the festival parade, as long as the preparations are sufficient enough, I can respond according to the situation."

Lin Ye couldn't determine which side the Graveyard master would stand on. Logically, it should side with the merchant guilds to look for a chance to backstab Lin Ye, because the guilds could offer a higher price.

"So that's how you think... You're right, I truly can't prove the accuracy of the information. A pity, I originally wanted to use this information to exchange for ownership of the Alienation Park. Seems I was overthinking it."

The corpse nodded, stood up, and prepared to leave the room.

"Don't be in such a hurry. You also know our identities. Tomorrow morning, we will leave this place. I can't take the Alienation Park with me. If you are willing to pay a sufficiently high price, I can sell the Alienation Park to you."

As a Survivor, Lin Ye could only make a quick profit and run. If someone was willing to take over the Alienation Park, he could make another profit.

This was a win-win.

"We can talk after the festival parade ends."

The Graveyard master didn't take the bait. It wouldn't engage in deep cooperation with Lin Ye at this time, because a war was about to begin.

"By then, it won't be at the current price anymore, and you won't be the only buyer.

Do you know what the key to investment is?

It's seizing the right timing."

Lin Ye rarely gave the other party a piece of advice.

"I don't like seizing timing. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to collect so many corpses."

The corpse replied and then left the room.

"Sigh, couldn't sell it. I really am not good at sales."

Lin Ye continued handling park affairs. He had originally wanted to rope the Graveyard master in to play a big game, but unfortunately, the other party didn't seem very interested.

This was a great opportunity to collect corpses.

"I'm back!"

Mia pushed open the door and walked into the room alone.

"When handing out flyers, many people invited me to participate in activities. Those mascot subordinates were all beaten to death."

Mia wore a sun hat on her head, many necklaces around her neck, a bright orange windbreaker draped over her body, and her little claws were covered in rings. It was clear she was thoroughly enjoying the festival activities.

"I've already prepared new flyers and new mascot subordinates. Can you make another trip?"

Lin Ye topped up another 500 Trade points for Mia.

"Received! So this is what working is like. I thought it would be difficult, but I didn't expect it to be this simple."

Mia happily left the room with the flyers.

After Mia left, Lin Ye began making final preparations.

Tourists in the city gradually increased, and the Alienation Park's income steadily rose. Another hour passed, and Lin Ye finally completed the final arrangements.

Chess: Is the festival parade about to start?

Caris: Do you need us to return?

Amy: I got some intel from the corpse. The current situation seems not so good.

Lin Ye: You don't need to worry about that. The festival parade is about to begin. If you want to participate in the parade, return to the building as soon as possible. If you want to safely get through this Nighttime Activity, go to the tunnel with the white mark. That's the escape route I left for myself.

Lin Ye: One final reminder. Even if you don't participate in the parade, I'll still give you a sufficiently large amount of Trade points as payment afterwards. If you come to participate in the parade, you bear the consequences.

Chess: ...I want to participate in the parade.

Caris: I'll participate too.

Amy: I'm a bit hesitant.

Lin Ye: You idiot.

Amy: Huh? Is this not a question that requires hesitation?

Lin Ye: Of course you can hesitate, but the reason for your hesitation is too stupid. Since I didn't tell you to get lost and stay out of the way, it means participating in the parade is possible, and there will likely be some gains. You should be considering whether to seek safety or take a risk, not trusting intel provided by a corpse over trusting me, a teammate who brought you this far.

Amy: But my talent ability tells me that corpse didn't lie to me.

Lin Ye: This isn't about lying or not. With us participating in this parade, how could it possibly be the same as previous parades? If it can't comprehend this point, it can't give you correct guidance.

Amy: I am an idiot.

Lin Ye: You're quite smart. I was originally going to halve your payment.

Amy: Thank you, boss.

Chess: Boss, many tourists are starting to leave.

Lin Ye: I see. Looks like the festival parade is about to start.

Caris: We'll head back immediately!

Lin Ye: No need to rush. There should still be some time.

Lin Ye stood up and walked to the window. A large number of tourists passed by near the building. They looked very excited, as if anticipating the arrival of some festival.

"Am I late?"

Mia bounced into the room, her body adorned with even more items.

"No, your timing is perfect."

Lin Ye placed the previously prepared dishes on the table. These dishes were made from the spiritual energy materials collected earlier.

"Wow, I just happen to be a bit hungry."

Mia went to the restroom to wash her claws before sitting at the dining table, waiting for the meal to start.

Not long after, Lin Ye's three teammates entered the room. They had been hungry for a while. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Lin Ye woke up Penguin Baby and placed the victim state Stuffed Toy on the dining table.

"We can begin. Happy festival to you all."

Lin Ye revealed a benevolent smile, raised his glass, and took a sip of iced cola.

"Happy festival."

The three teammates said somewhat confusedly.

Even now, they didn't know what the so-called 'festival' was.

"Happy festival!"

Mia, however, was very happy. This was her first time celebrating a festival with others.

Penguin Baby devoured the food on the table in big mouthfuls. The victim state Stuffed Toy also turned some food into stuffed toys and put them in its mouth.

Although Mia's movements were very elegant, her eating speed was the fastest. Soon, a large amount of food disappeared into her mouth.

Chess and the other two hurriedly started eating. If they hesitated any longer, the food on the table would be gone.

Lin Ye didn't compete with them for food. He picked up the glass of iced cola and walked to the window. The tourists in the city had all disappeared, leaving only the staff members of various activities remaining in the city.

Some terrifying presences suddenly appeared in various parts of the city. The festival parade had begun.