The hacker's true identity was forcibly uncovered by Yun You.

This seemed easy at first glance, but in reality, Yun You initially didn't realize... this guy was definitely not the writer uncle.

His disguise was excellent; both his appearance and demeanor were identical to the decadent writer, even carrying the musty smell akin to clothes left in a washing machine for half a month.

However, when someone imitates a stranger, no matter how good the act, it's impossible to achieve perfection.

Their personality will always differ slightly from the original, revealing small cracks unintentionally.

Yun You noticed the flaw from an unremarkable utterance.

"I don't need dumplings. If you can't eat them, just throw them away; they're free anyway."

This offhand comment instantly destroyed Yun You's trust in him.

The writer uncle would never utter something like "throw away food."

More accurately, the majority of Nest City's lower residents wouldn't say such things.

Food, especially dumplings with low-tech content and a little minced meat, is something that lower residents may cherish for weeks on end.

Even if they're expired or spoiled, they never waste them but try to turn them into edible items by any means necessary.

The writer uncle is frugal, trying to split pennies in half while spending. If someone gifted him dumplings, he would surely accept them with a smile.

He would save the dumplings and chortle, "Yun, this sudden generosity must mean something's up! Is there anything you need help with? Just say it. Unless it's illegal, uncle would agree."

Yun You knew his personality well. Even if the writer faced adversity and became introverted, he wouldn't refuse such a gift.

But the person before him decisively refused, proving one thing only.

This guy wearing uncle's face is definitely not the writer uncle.

[Well done, Yun kid!]

Suddenly, a familiar voice appeared in Yun You's mind, with a hint of praise.

This was the consciousness of "Red Scale"—Master Zero speaking.

[Although I always knew you were extraordinary, your current manifestation of perception ability still surprises me...]

[No wonder Old Jin, the Apprentice Death God, wants to make you his disciple. Tsk, such an insightful little one is hard to find these days.]

[But don't let one or two compliments inflate your ego too much! You're still far from being a true strong one!]

[For example, someone like me, Master Zero, I've long recognized this guy's problem, just didn't plan on saying it, was just testing you.]

Hearing this, Yun You raised an eyebrow.

"How did you know this guy was problematic?"

The little girl lowered her head, musing, "Why call me Yun kid? It doesn't sound like a good term!"

[Oh, you misunderstand! 'Kid' is a colloquial term from our side, anyone could be called a kid... young ones are called little kid; strong ones as hefty kid; slim ones as skinny kid; seniors with lots of talk as old timer kid...]

[If not familiar, then you don't deserve to be called kid.]

Master Zero babbled, unclear how much truth was there.

[As for how I knew this guy is problematic...hehe, not understanding, right? Yun kid, that's the gap between you and the strong.]

[Truly notable people don't need flashy analysis, merely standing there, they can use sight and smell to perceive others.]

[This hacker came earlier than you imagined; he sneaked over at around 11 o'clock, always trying to hack your home's cameras, wanting them to spin and capture you...]

[But those cheap cameras you bought are useless, incapable of moving, so he stealthily moved next door to you. I think he's planning to sneak into your place while you're out to rummage.]

"I see..."

Yun You nodded but then curiously asked, "But it seems you don't have ears or a nose... How do you perceive people and smells?"

[Metaphor, it's a metaphor! Understand?]

This question seemed to sting Master Zero's pride, making his tone both angry and impatient.

[Don't ask this again! Whoever asks is an old timer kid, got it!]

[Enough with you, back to sleep...]

After saying this, it disappeared without a trace.

Feeling Master Zero's lingering grievances, Yun You silently shook her head.

It seems like Red Scale has quite a story behind him.

But now was not the time to ponder these issues.

Yun You gently blew away the blue smoke from her fist and gradually approached the hacker, grabbing his collar under his shocked gaze.

"Speak, why did you intrude on my territory? Hack my cameras?"

"Is someone directing you intentionally?"

"Who exactly is that person? What orders did he give you? And how much did he pay you?"

A slew of questions came pouring from Yun You's mouth, leaving the hacker at a loss, not knowing how to respond in the spur of the moment.

Seeing this, the little girl no longer held back.

She stepped on the hacker's finger, lightly exerting force until a "crunch" sound crushed the hacker's finger.

"Ugh...!"

Bones cracked and flesh torn, waves of pain flooded the hacker's brain.

Someone who deals with tech had never suffered such agony, immediately wanting to scream out, but before the sound escaped his throat, a knife was thrust before his eyes...

Yun You held the knife, warning, "From now on, every three seconds of silence when I ask you a question will result in a crushed finger until you open your mouth and speak."

"Three..."

"Two."

"One!"

"Wait! Wait... I'll talk, I'll talk!"

Just as Yun You was about to act, the hacker succumbed to his fear and spoke.

He never expected a girl seemingly under sixteen could be so ruthless!

Before Yun You, he had no thoughts of resisting.

Professional ethics... confidentiality requirements became garbage.

Staying alive was the most important!

"Speak, answer my questions one by one."

Yun You withdrew the knife, speaking coldly, "Why are you here?"

"I... I didn't come on my own volition."

The hacker gasped heavily, muttering, "I was commissioned by someone to come find you..."

"That guy was overly generous, handing me 70,000 Silver Cannons all at once just to investigate you."

"His mission target for me was... to verify your residence and confirm you really live here, then find a way to gather more information about you."

"He wanted all your info... age, gender, appearance, eye color, strength... each piece of intel worth an additional 10,000!"

"He offered just too much in abundance, I couldn't refuse and was blinded by greed, coming here to offend you..."

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