"Fuck, the fans also like to read:!"
The cold blade of the sword pierced my chest. The pain was so clear. I lifted my head and looked forward, only to see a cold and stern face looking at me without any emotion.
I collapsed to the cold ground and stared at the stars in the sky. I could feel my blood flowing and my life slipping away.
It was at this moment a voice suddenly called out to me, "Lu Chen, Lu Chen, are you okay …"
I tilted my head to the side and saw a beautiful, weeping face. She was kneeling next to me and practically leaning into me. She was crying so hard that her face was covered in tears. She looked at me worriedly and said, "Please don't die. We promised Sister Eve that we would defeat Candlelight Shadow together, didn't we?"
I closed my eyes and tried to sit up, but I couldn't muster any strength.
The scene blurred and disappeared in a flash, taking her with it and disappearing somewhere.
Lian Xing.
… …
I abruptly woke up and sat up dejectedly. So it was just a dream...
I looked at my phone. It was already 5 pm, and the sky was dark and gloomy. A cold autumn rain was falling, and the raindrops slid down the glass window in an irregular pattern. It was like the ups and downs of my life, with no end in sight. All I could see was the beautiful scenery on the side of the road.
I let out a long sigh. I dreamed of Lian Xin again. I wondered how she was doing in America. Mn, it was almost 5 pm, and it was time to eat dinner with Lin Yixin. It had been a long time since I last saw her, and honestly, my heart felt empty. It was as if something was missing.
I put on my clothes and went out the door. I sent He Yi a message and told her that I wouldn't be eating dinner at the workshop tonight. Then, I went downstairs and drove my X12 to the university without an umbrella.
On the road, pedestrians interweaved with each other. In the drizzle, umbrellas that looked like lotus pods shone with five colors. As the pedestrians moved quickly, raindrops splashed out from under their feet and fell into small puddles, creating small ripples. However, the surface of the water was like a mirror, reflecting the faces of the people under the illumination of the street lamps.
I took out my phone and called Lin Yixin — "Hello, Yiyi? Are you at school?"
"Yeah, I'm here!"
"Come to the school gate. I'm coming."
"Okay, I'll be there in five minutes. Everyone else, read:!"
"Mn, I'll be there in about five minutes."
…
When I arrived at the school gate, I didn't dare to get close to the gate, so I stopped far away and lowered the window. I looked at the sweet couple walking out of the school. The boy's arm was wrapped around the girl's waist, and the girl's face was full of happiness. Intentionally or unintentionally, she stopped the boy's unruly hands from moving.
"Pa Pa Pa …"
Water splashed everywhere, and a beautiful girl carrying an umbrella ran out of the school with a smile on her face. Her small boots stepped on the puddles of water, and she seemed to be having a good time. Her long hair fluttered like water, and her beautiful face caused ripples in the hearts of those who looked at her. It was as if she had added a bit of spring to this bleak autumn. Her short skirt fluttered in the wind, and her snow-white legs were like jade. The whole scene was indescribably beautiful.
I couldn't help but smile and push open the car door. "Hi, Yiyi, this way ~"
Lin Yixin also saw me and immediately ran toward me. Her beautiful voice caused a bunch of boys to stare at her in shock and gulp.
"Why aren't you holding an umbrella?" I asked with a smile.
Lin Yixin sat on the passenger seat and closed her umbrella. She caressed the hem of her short skirt and said with a smile, "It's rare to see rain this cool. The rain of spring is too cold, and the rain of summer is too heavy. Hmm, the rain of autumn is the only thing worth getting drenched in …"
I curled my lips. "Be careful or you'll get gonorrhea …"
"Drenched my ass!" Lin Yixin turned around and punched me. She said with a smile, "Where are we going to eat today?
It's my treat. Mn, it's my treat today! "
The corner of my mouth twitched as I tilted my head and looked at her. "Seriously?
Did you hit the jackpot?
You're treating us? "
"Hehe, take a look at this …"
Lin Yixin passed me a small emblem. It was the kind of emblem that people wore on their chests. I accepted it and looked at it. It was the picture of a broken apple, and the word "CHINA IN" was printed on the side. This surprised me. "Eh?
It's just a bitten apple? You're getting more and more unambitious, Yiyi … "
"Ambitious my ass! Book fans like to read:!"
Lin Yixin was so angry that she wanted to beat someone up. She glared at me and said dumbfoundedly, "This isn't a bitten apple, it's an employee emblem of Apple!"
"Apple?" I thought for a moment before realization dawned on me. "Fuck, did you sign with Apple, Yiyi?"
"Yeah, Qingqing, Purple Marquis, Chanel, and Beauty At First Sight were all signed by Apple. From now on, we're members of Apple's e-sports club."
"Astronomical price?
How much … "
Lin Yixin rolled her eyes at me. "It's not as ridiculous as you think. My annual salary is only 21 million, hmph hmph …"
I smiled. "That's good. You should treat us. At the very least, you won't have to worry about auntie's hospital fees after the first payment arrives!"
Lin Yixin nodded and looked out the window happily. She said with a smile, "Yeah, that's what I'm most happy about. I can use my own money to wake up mom sooner …"
"Let's talk about where to eat, shall we?"
"A buffet?
I'm so hungry … "
"Okay, I know a place that serves shark fins and abalones. It's only 200 RMB per person!"
"Okay, let's go!"
The restaurant wasn't too far away, so I was almost there with just a tap of the gas pedal. After I got out of the car, I locked the door and subconsciously reached out to hold Lin Yixin's hand. However, she dodged my hand with a smile on her face, so I could only grab her sleeve and drag her into the restaurant without saying a word.
… …
After we paid the bill and entered the restaurant, a fragrant aroma immediately hit our noses. Lin Yixin and I had been online for almost 24 hours straight, so we were extraordinarily hungry. Especially since we needed to recover our stamina right now, the sight of the food made us feel like we were seeing our own mother.
After a quick sweep, our plates were piled high with food. Satisfied, we sat down at a corner of the restaurant.
"Lu Chen, I haven't come online yet. What quest reward did you get after you gathered all nine dragon scales?" Lin Yixin asked me while picking up a piece of lamb with her chopsticks.
"Mn, the quest reward was Luck + 3, Level + 3, and a Level 140 weapon called the Cyan Netherworld Sword. It's a 6-star Outstanding Heaven-grade weapon."
"6-star Outstanding?
Heaven-grade? "
Lin Yixin's mouth fell open. "That's insane! Its stats must be really high, right?"
I nodded. "Heh, yeah, it has a max Attack of 1500. It's a lot stronger than the Blade of Violet Lightning you got …"
Lin Yixin immediately whimpered, "Lend me the Cyan Netherworld Sword for two days when I reach Level 140 …"
"Okay, no problem!"
… …
While we were happily eating, four or five people suddenly appeared at the table next to us at the same time. Everyone's plates were piled high enough to form a mountain of abalones and crabs. Compared to these starving people, Lin Yixin and I were a lot more reserved.
Obviously, the people sitting next to us weren't students. Students usually wouldn't come to a restaurant at this price. 200 RMB per person was the only option for rich kids and working people.
Lin Yixin took small sips of shark fin soup and glanced at the table next to us. She didn't say anything.
However, I was very interested in their topic because I noticed that they were also players of Heavenblessed, and their levels weren't low either. "The looting in the Nine Lost Dragon Domains sure is cruel …" a short-haired young man said. The other readers looked at him normally.
The other fatty chuckled. "That's right. Our guild leader and vice guild leader are both dead. Who would've thought that even someone as strong as Vice Guild Leader Farewell Song would die? I've seen his mechanics before, and they can be described as invulnerable. I can't believe someone like him was actually killed …"
A thin guy laughed. "It's normal. It depends on who the vice leader's opponent was. The person who killed him was Ancient Sword Dreaming Souls' Broken Halberd Sinks Into Sand, the 7th CGL Hall of Famer. It's normal for him to kill the 11th CGL Hall of Famer."
The fat guy's expression darkened. "Did you guys hear? After he was killed, the guild leader Warsky flew into a rage and declared that he's going to take revenge on Ancient Sword Dreaming Souls."
"Oh?
Take revenge? "The thin guy was surprised.
"Yes!" The fat guy nodded. "As for how he's going to take revenge, I don't know …"
The thin guy grinned. "They'll probably attack Dark Moon City or something, but the chances are slim. Right now, Dark Moon City is less than half an hour away from Silver Fir City, and Wind Fantasy can arrive very quickly. Even if Warsky Alliance and the other guilds attack together, their chances of winning won't exceed 30%."
"What if we add Mad Dragon and Flower Room?
We might have a 50% chance … "
… …
Lin Yixin couldn't help but burst into laughter when she heard this. She leaned on the table and giggled innocently. "Mad Dragon and Flower Room are trash guilds. Adding them into the mix will only lower our chances of winning …"
"What?!"
The people at the next table all turned to look at me and Lin Yixin. Lin Yixin also turned to look at them. Lin Yixin's beautiful face immediately betrayed her. The players' mouths fell open like they had swallowed a toad. "Wind … Wind Fantasy, no way?"
"What, is there a problem?"
"No … no problem …"
The fat guy didn't know what to do after seeing the legendary Fruit Knife Goddess in person. He actually stood up and cupped his fists. "I am the guild leader of the Piercing Arrow workshop, Block 11, Green Field Garden District, Suzhou's Jinchang District. My name is Buddha's Palm, and my workshop's slogan is — 'One Piercing Arrow, Thousands of Soldiers and Horses Meet'. Greetings, Beauty Wind Fantasy …"
Lin Yixin curled her lips. "You're welcome. Let's eat. Book fans like to read more."
"Oh, hmm …"
… …
The few unyielding men ate in a somewhat unnatural manner. After a quick sweep, they wanted to slip away. It was as if they were afraid that Lin Yixin would suddenly take out her Luminous Moon Dagger and end their lives.
I continued to slowly taste the soup and eat a dozen or so abalones. Lin Yixin's eyes widened. "Aren't you afraid of bursting to death?"
"What's there to be afraid of? Bursting to death is a blessing …" I said while rubbing my stomach.
"I despise you!" Lin Yixin was speechless.
At this time, the Warsky Alliance players saw me again. They immediately retreated like they had been electrocuted and shouted, "Fuck, is … is this the Little Heavenly King, Falling Dust?
We … we'll meet another day! "
While saying this, they dashed away like the wind.
… …
I was a bit confused. With a crab claw in my mouth, I asked, "Am I scary?"
Lin Yixin nodded. "Of course you are, you glutton …"