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The Lurker surged onto the rocky ground like a colossal spider, its dense compound eyes flashing light, transforming into a barrage of spikes that shot out from all directions!
A sharp pain shot through my chest and abdomen. Even with my steely will, I cried out in pain, and then I saw my health bar disappear like a water pump.
This won't do; we can't just keep taking hits!
To save an invincible spell, he gritted his teeth, turned around, and unleashed a barrage of attacks on the Lurker: Battle Roar, Explosive Charge, Tian Gong Kai Wu, Unstoppable Overpowering Momentum, and Chaos Blade.
The instant the charge was completed, he was almost completely surrounded by the sharp barbs on the opponent's body, and the damage numbers above his head rose up densely!
"1128!"
"1092!"
"1123!"
"1098!"
These damages weren't particularly painful, but they were too frequent; the health bar I had just recovered from the charge damage was almost gone in the blink of an eye!
This won't do!
He swiftly Step Slash forward with a step-slash, directly colliding with the Lurker at point-blank range, and then unleashed a Rising Dragon Slash with his sword.
Lucky you, you managed to knock it away!
The moment the Lurker's body was lifted off the ground by the sword light, a combo of Consecutive Slashes + normal attack + Ash Sweep + normal attack + Dragon Blade + normal attack was quickly followed up, completely stacking up the Overpowering Momentum attack power!
"Sizzle~~~"
The Lurker was enraged. Its compound eyes suddenly burst forth with a blood-red glow, and in an instant, two earth spikes swept across, instantly depleting my health bar and leaving me Severely Injured!
This is difficult...
Use the Medical Box swiftly, and the instant the Severely Injured effect wears off, lock onto the Lurker and unleash the skill – Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes!
"Bite--"
With a sharp whistle, the Lurker's body became immobilized, even rising to a height of 0.5 meters off the ground. The reason for raising the opponent's body during the skill's prelude was probably to facilitate the kill.
The next second, his body transformed into a blur and darted into the snow-white sphere of light, focusing intently on each strike. The passage of time slowed down as he concentrated on the connection between each sword strike. The moment one sword was unleashed, the next sword would begin to move, making the entire process of the strikes increasingly fluid and graceful!
"Boom boom boom~~~"
The sound of the Power Sword striking the BOSS was crisp and pleasant, and the number of hits kept increasing, reaching 35 in the blink of an eye!
A new record!
With a crisp, loud bang, the strike was completed, and the Lurker crashed to the ground, a large damage number appearing above its head.
"10442208!"
"+4176915!"
This time, the Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes landed a critical hit, and the 40% lifesteal and healing numbers were completely overflowing!
"Sizzle!"
The Lurker roared, its bristly legs emitting a white aura as it frantically burrowed into the ground, seemingly trying to escape once more.
Unfortunately, amidst the flying sparks, it only managed to carve a groove in the hard rock, unable to penetrate directly into the ground.
And so, in that dense cluster of compound eyes, I seemed to see a hint of panic.
It panicked.
Since you're already here, why not stay?
The next second, Step Slash Cold Star Piercing Bone, the two strikes almost instantly cleaved into the Lurker's body, freezing him instantly. Then, he swung his longsword, unleashing a combo of basic slash, Shockwave, and Bloodthirsty Assault frenzy on the Lurker's spiky legs.
"55873!"
"270884!"
"106772!"
"80982!"
"222884!"
Clearly, the Overpowering Momentum does not increase the number of hits in the Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes combo; otherwise, the damage would likely be much higher.
"Sizzle~~~"
The Lurker roared in anger, and I felt a bit anxious.
The series of attacks, though seemingly fierce, actually all struck the opponent's warp shield; the Power Sword failed to deliver any real cutting effect.
As the Overpowering Momentum effect wore off, the wave of damage had passed, and it was time for the Lurker to launch a counterattack.
"Whoosh!"
Fantasy Shield, 8 seconds of invincibility!
The moment invincibility was activated, he crashed directly into the Lurker's "arms," his sword flashing wildly, his Glory Barrier relentlessly striking, and visibly, the resilience bar of that subspace creature shield was dwindling, about to disappear.
Time is running out. Sure enough, with my current strength, it's almost impossible to solo a top-tier Gold BOSS in the current version without taking damage. I'll need to use a Resurrection Sacred Canon to reset my skill cooldowns and replenish my nearly depleted Essence Points.
"Puff puff puff~~~"
Under the combined impact of the spikes and ground spikes, my health bar vanished the instant the Fantasy Shield dissipated; I was instantly killed.
The moment the interface appears, confirmation is complete, and you're instantly revived!
In an instant, all skills were reset, Essence Points was fully restored. So, I immediately used Battle Roar + Chaos Blade + Tian Gong Kai Wu + Overpowering Momentum to stack up the buffs. Then, I used normal attacks + Consecutive Slashes + normal attacks + Ash Sweep + normal attacks to stack up my attack power.
Just as the Lurker let out a roar, he instantly unleashed the Seventy-Two Extreme Slashes!
As before, he landed 35 consecutive hits, seemingly having reached a bottleneck.
"5287635!"
When the combo ended, the layer of warp bio-shield on the Lurker's body finally disappeared. It has to be said, it was really thick, much thicker than the wyvern's warp shield.
"Sizzle~~"
The Lurker cried out, and the pupils in all its compound eyes contracted violently; it realized something was terribly wrong.
But it was all too late!
The next second it was launched into the air by a Rising Dragon Slash, and then the Power Sword Storm was activated, the longsword locked onto its limbs and slashed hard!
In the blink of an eye, all four legs on its left side were severed, and it lost its ability to burrow underground and escape.
Another set of skills!
The four legs on its right side had also been severed, and the Lurker's bloated body rolled on the ground. Its buttocks were round and large, and its head was just as big as a bucket, making it difficult to attack.
So I chose to attack the "slender waist" in the middle, and used a three-hit combo to cut it in half.
Green slurry splattered all over the ground, but it still retained a sliver of life.
"Whoosh!"
He leaped onto its head, plunged his sword into the center of its compound eye, and then twisted the hilt, releasing a Shockwave deep within its skull!
"Boom~~~"
The Shockwave burst forth, penetrating the rock strata and causing terrifying damage, with the rock and ground cracking everywhere.
In an instant, three bells rang in my ears simultaneously, and finally, I felt relieved.
[Congratulations! You have defeated the Lurker (Cataclysm Tier S8 Gold BOSS) and obtained the following item: BOSS Ability Crystal x1!]
[Battle Notification: You have defeated the Lurker (Cataclysm Tier S8 Gold BOSS), gaining 16,000,000 character experience points. You also obtained 8,000,000 Experience Points through extraction at the Essence Furnace!]
[Congratulations! You have completed the Main Quest "Attack and Destroy the Insect Hive!" (S-rank)! Rewards: 18 million character experience, 1 Charm Value. Furthermore, due to your crucial role in the quest, you receive an additional top-tier reward: "Starfall Body" (S-rank Skill Tome)!]
This the Lurker was the last unit in the Zerg hive, and the moment it was killed, the mission was also completed, so it wasn't just me; everyone received the mission completion reward.
The star map became lively.
"Huh, the mission suddenly finished? What happened? Was it delayed?"
"Delay my ass! The quest wasn't settled because there was still a Gold BOSS to fight. Now that it's settled, what do you think is the reason?"
"No way, which guy managed to take down the Lurker?"
"Of course it's Ding Han! Could it be me?"
"Drop!"
A message came from Gun Like a Dragon: "Ding Han, what happened? Did you take out the Lurker?"
"Um."
I took a screenshot of the scene in front of me and sent it to him, laughing, "The Lurker is good at burrowing underground, so it's impossible to fight when it's underground. That's why I brought it to the rocky terrain, and it worked! I used a Resurrection Sacred Canon to kill it."
"Ox..."
"Gun Like a Dragon" laughed heartily, "That's for the best. Not only will you benefit, but all the brothers who participated in this event will benefit. After all, we've got the Experience Points and 1 Charm Point from the S-rank mission."
"Indeed, go home."
"Yes, let's go home!"
At this point, I finally had time to turn my attention to the loot. First was the skill book, a reward from the mission, which was the top reward for this mission and the best item in the reward pool.
[Starfall Body] (S-rank Skill Tome): Passive skill, greatly increases vitality and Mental Power. The increase is related to the user's level. Required level: 60. Required class: Star Speaker.
A passive ability of the Star Speaker can enhance vitality and Mental Power, which are precisely the two attributes that Star Speaker need most.
As a damage-dealing class, Star Speaker players typically allocate all stat points to Spirit. Some may allocate 4 points to Spirit and 1 to Agility, or 3 points to Spirit, 1 to Constitution, and 1 to Agility to improve their PvP capabilities. However, Spirit must be sufficient to maintain damage output.
Therefore, if this skill's improvement is significant enough, it will become the "book of transformation" for the Star Speaker, transforming them from moderately strong to extremely strong!
He posted the Starfall Body directly in the team chat, laughing, "Why let the good stuff go to outsiders? Night Fae, Kou Mei, you two roll for it. Whoever gets the higher roll gets priority."
"Wow..."
The two Star Speaker sent a particularly lewd, drooling emoji almost simultaneously.
"Come on, Kou Mei!"
The Night Fae rolled 37 directly.
"That poor kid..."
Cai Cai and Fatty burst into laughter and made sarcastic remarks.
Kou Mei rolls the ball, 11.
"That unlucky girl..."
The two of them laughed even more wildly as they teased each other.
Okay, I still have a 100% gold-level Gold Treasure Chest that I haven't opened yet.
[Congratulations! You have successfully opened your [BOSS Ability Crystal] and obtained the item: [Lurker's Helm] (Quality: Cataclysm Tier · S8 · Gold)!]
Here it comes, the golden helmet!
Overjoyed, he hurriedly opened the storage space to check its attributes.
The design of the Lurker's Helm is quite unique, resembling a large spider perched on the head. Its style is somewhat similar to the helmets from the Warring States period, making it incredibly ugly.
Fortunately, the game system has a "hide helmet" option, and most players have this option enabled, except for some who are overly insecure about their appearance.
The next second, the attributes of the Lurker's Helm appeared before my eyes --
[Lurker's Helm] (Quality: Cataclysm Tier, S8, Gold)
Rank: Sixth
Defense: 1180
Strength: +70
Physical strength: +68
Agility: +65
Specialty: Accuracy +120
Blessing: Damage Reduction +5%
Specialty: Attack damage +20%
Blessing: Divine Power-III, increases attack power by 1200 points.
Blessing: Resilience, increases your Max Health 10,000 points.
Burst Skill: [Earth Burst], allows activation of the earth burrowing effect in soft soil terrain, lasting 12 seconds, consuming 10 Essence Points, with a 2-minute cooldown.
Biography: The Lurker's Helm, a creation of alien technology, is extremely sturdy and contains some kind of mysterious warp power.
Strength required: 1200
Required Agility: 500
This attribute is quite pleasing.
Almost all indicators are maxed out, and there is also a crucial skill – burrowing underground.
Walking underground must be a really cool thing, perfect for ambushes and assassinations.
This thing is even more useful than the Shadow Assassin, since stealth on the ground is still easy to be detected. Whether it's sound or changes in terrain, it's easy to be exposed in front of experts.
But the burrowing-in-the-ground type is different; it will suddenly emerge from the ground like Tu Xingsun to give you a fright.
I've decided to give it a try.
The moment you put on the helmet, a skill bar dedicated to Burst Skill appears on the right side of the screen. Step out of the rocky terrain, select Burst, and activate!
"Whoosh!"
My body suddenly plummeted, and then I entered a three-dimensional space operation mode. I could choose the depth to burrow underground, and when I looked up, everything on the ground was clearly visible.
This skill is amazing; you can see Natsuki's color without even tilting your head.
Try burrowing underground and then attacking.
The moment I locked onto a pine tree and Rising Dragon Slash, I suddenly felt a strong push from behind. My body burst off the ground, and with a single sword stroke, amidst a faint dragon's roar, I cleaved the pine tree in two!
Excellent! Stealth + ambush, this Burst Skill is absolutely perfect!
He took out his motorcycle and headed to the team's rendezvous point.
Soon after, Ruolin, Cai Cai, and the others appeared in the forest.
"Boss, that's awesome!"
Cai Cai burst into praise.
"Sycophant, disgusting..." Kou Mei said disdainfully.
Fey Courtier stepped forward, traded away the Starfall Body, and left behind 600,000 Star Coins.
I then looked at the pink Star Nest Queen's Helm that I had just replaced. This helmet is actually very strong, with 4% Damage Reduction and 17% damage increase being its maximum value. It's a bit of a waste to sell it, as the team will definitely need it.
"I've replaced my helmet."
He posted the helmet's illustration directly in the channel, asking, "Anyone interested? It can be used by the Super Weapon Master, Firepower Specialist, and Gene Warrior classes. Cai Cai and Fatty, have you both reached 1000 strength points?"
"Let's pool our strength together, bro..."
Cai Cai said with great distress that he was extremely envious of the helmet.
"My agility has declined considerably, oh well."
Aji lamented, "What a pity..."
He just looked at me with a smug expression and said, "Alright, my helmet, it's destined for me!"
He tossed me 800,000 and took the helmet.
"Give us this much?"
"You still owe Ying'er 12 million, right? Pay it back now! We Star Abyss players will never be slaves. How can you owe money and not pay it back? Not even your girlfriend!"
"That makes sense!"
I nodded emphatically and gladly accepted the money.
At this point, my personal savings have reached over 12.9 million, which is more than enough to pay off my debts. Moreover, I can make a considerable profit by selling the items I acquired on the black market this time. After paying off my debts, I can still live a comfortable life.
Let's set off and return to the King of Glory City.
Afterwards, Player Black Market in Huaining City from the King of Glory City.
"Old Ma!"
Full of vigor, he led his team of seven out of the Teleportation Array and spotted the familiar-looking man with the long face in the distance!
"Ding Han, you're back!"
Old Ma laughed heartily, "Come on, come on, let's go to my office and talk in detail!"
Arriving at the warehouse—oh no, I mean Old Ma's office—I made a deal, pulling out a whole bunch of stuff. Old Ma ultimately valued it at 2.25 million. This trip was really profitable!
"Oh, right, Ding Han."
After paying, Old Ma said, "You guys should all have pretty big Dimensional Storage Space now, right?"
"Good."
I glanced at it and said, "My space now has 102 cubic meters."
Cai Cai, Ruolin, and others all exclaimed that it was awesome, as their spaces were generally in the range of 30-60 cubic meters.
There's nothing I can do; my Charm Value is just too high, and Charm Value means luck. This snowballing speed is quite terrifying.
"Why are you suddenly asking about other dimensions?" I asked.
"Ahem, I mean..."
Old Ma said, "From now on, if you find any low-level guns, knives, or similar items, whether they're blue, green, or even white, you can keep them. I'll buy them all, and the price won't be too low."
"Ah?"
I couldn't help but chuckle, "Didn't you used to dislike low-level equipment?"
"Times have changed."
Old Ma said, "Our Player Black Market has just established trading channels with many settlements in the wilderness. These low-level equipment are beneath the notice of the Crimson Dragon Country's army, but the wilderness wanderers do. They desperately need these low-level weapons. The white and gray guns you see are treasures to them, things they can trade for bread."
"Understood."
Cai Cai nodded. "Next time, if there's enough space, I won't throw things out."
"Okay, that's what I meant!"
Soon after, the transaction was completed.
It was ten o'clock in the morning.
Everyone was exhausted and went their separate ways.
Instead of going back to sleep, I sent Lin Qingying a message to let her know I was back, then went straight to the bank. I sat down at the counter with a sack of money and said, "Hello, I'd like to deposit 12 million into my account."
"..."
The saleswoman was dumbfounded. She stood up and glanced at the money in the sack, and was even more shocked.
She was quick-witted and said, "Yes, sir, we'll check the target account for you right away."
"Sorry sir, the system is a bit busy right now, please wait a moment."
She said that, but she had already secretly notified the manager to come over.
When the manager arrived, he gave me a deep look, while outside, two bank security guards were already quietly approaching.
That's incredibly meticulous! Are all the banks in Star Abyss this rigorous?
"Sir, because the amount you requested is too large, we need to reactivate the system," the manager said.
You're kidding me. You can't even come up with a decent excuse. Do you think I'm a computer Xiao Bai?
The manager got up to make a phone call, but immediately turned back after finishing and said, "Xiao Zhang, please process this gentleman's deposit."
He said, looking extremely embarrassed, "Sir, I'm sorry to have taken up your time."
Hmph, I just chuckled.
It seems the higher-ups have already scolded him and taught him a lesson.
Some people's identities can't withstand scrutiny, so you'd better not investigate.
Soon after, several money counting machines started operating simultaneously, counting money.
I'm not in a hurry; I'm reading a magazine to the side.
Around 11 o'clock, I finally deposited the money into the account that Lin Qingying had given me.
Soon after, Lin Qingying called.
"Ding Han, you've transferred that 12 million?"
"Um."
"I told you there's no rush."
"It's alright. The mission I carried out yesterday was very lucrative. After paying back the money, I'll still have several million in pocket money. Don't worry about me."
"All right."
She smiled and said, "Go home and get some sleep. I don't have any meetings today. Come pick me up early; we're going on a date."
"Okay!"
I went home, ate something, set my alarm, and went to sleep.
I slept until four in the afternoon.
My dream was filled with dragons and the Lurker. The battle with the swarm seemed to have put me under some kind of stress, or rather, brought out a certain anxiety.
I got up and glanced at my phone.
There was only one message, from Cheng Shuang.
She sent a picture of succulents that had been Explosive Gun casings I left behind, and they had actually bloomed! I must say, she's really taken good care of these succulents.
Leaning against the headboard, I felt a pang of emotion.
Cheng Shuang is such a wonderful woman—quiet, gentle, and intellectual. It's a pity we weren't meant to be.
If I had met a woman like Cheng Shuang in my original world...
That would be terrible!
Directly apply cream to baby.
"Good job raising them, keep it up!"
I replied with a dog emoji.
She replied with a raised hand "received" emoji, an emoji she most likely stole from her subordinates.
After getting up and washing up, I changed into casual clothes and rode my motorcycle to Yue Ning Group.
I went upstairs to the office to pick up Lin Qingying, and then drove her car to the Yuening Life Plaza across the street. After parking, we headed straight to our date spot, Shudao Mountain.
Knowing full well that hot pot is high in purines and could cause gout sooner or later, I couldn't persuade Lin Qingying switch to another restaurant because she really loved this one.
Forget it, let's enjoy life while we can, why think so much?
Dinner began shortly afterward.
"Xiaoying, how are the data results for Yue Ning Mall since it went live?"
I put a piece of meat on her plate and said, "I've been so busy lately, I haven't had a chance to ask you about work."
"Fine."
She smiled slightly, "The response to the online store has been quite good since its launch. Sales in recent days have almost doubled compared to the same period last year. Although it hasn't achieved the results I expected, it's already quite good."
"When something new appears, users need an adaptation period."
I reassured them, "Once some users accept this shopping method, word will spread, continuously building up the reputation of Yue Ning Mall. What we need to do is provide better service, deliver quickly, ensure the goods are genuine, and minimize defective products. Sales will definitely continue to rise."
"Yes, that's what I think too!"
She was always very serious when she talked to me about work.
"Manager Lin."
At this moment, the shop owner walked over and said, "After your Yue Ning Mall went online, I tried it out myself and bought a Subor Learning Machine for my son. It was so fast! I placed the order one day and it arrived the next day, delivered right to my door!"
He scratched his head and laughed, "Ordering online and having it delivered and installed in person is so convenient and fast! It's a million times more convenient than buying appliances in a shopping mall. Whoever came up with this idea is a genius!"
"Of course! My Xiaoying has always been a genius!"
"May I ask who you are?"
How embarrassing! I should have kept quiet.
After dinner, the date continued.
Lin Qingying has become much more relaxed now. When we walk in the square, she takes the initiative to link arms with me or hold my hand, and once she does, she doesn't want to let go.
I bought some milk tea and went to the cinema for a quick look.
Damn, they're all terrible movies, not a single one is watchable.
There's no other way.
I took a deep breath and said, "In that case, we'll just have to continue booking the Video Rental Store!"
"Ah?"
Lin Qingying asked with a smile, "Going to the Video Rental Store again?"
"Um!"
I nodded. "Xiaoying, although I know it feels very incongruous for you, as the Yue Ning Group CEO, to go to those kinds of places, sometimes you should be more accommodating. After all, I'm just an ordinary person. When I was a kid, I used to go to arcades and Video Rental Store with Fatty all the time."
"Oh!"
She smiled faintly and said, "So, does Fatty know that you took me to Video Rental Store?"
"I haven't told him yet, I'm afraid he'll look down on me."
Lin Qingying chuckled and gently took my hand, "Since you've decided, let's go. How about we pick a zombie movie to watch today?"
"Then it has to be Uncle Ying!"
He led Lin Qingying to the Video Rental Store.
The boss is picking his toes.
In the past two years, with the development of the times, VCD players are entering ordinary households, and with the popularization of computers, many people watch movies directly on their computers. As a result, Video Rental Store are declining, and their business is plummeting.
"Boss, we'll have the whole place to ourselves."
"Okay!"
The shop owner stared intently at Lin Qingying for a moment and said, "Young man, bringing your girlfriend to watch videos again?"
"There aren't many good movies at the cinema lately, so it's hard to pass the time in the evenings!"
"Oh?"
The owner glanced at the Small Inn across the street and winked at me.
That bastard, he's like a Silver Demon.
I paid 50 yuan to rent the theater. The owner left a bunch of zombie movie DVDs and then left, while I locked the door.
Then, subconsciously, I looked up at the ceiling and the surroundings of the Video Rental Store.
"What's wrong?" Lin Qingying asked.
"Check if there are any security cameras or anything."
"Ah?"
She was a little panicked.
"It can't be that bad... We're not doing anything."
"We can't even get photographed kissing!"
"That's true, then you should check carefully!"
She got up too, and we looked around together.
However, while cameras are easy to hide, they are difficult to find, and the "turn off the lights and use your Phone Camera" trick sometimes doesn't work.
Actually, we could use a Bio-Electromagnetic Pulse...
But... never mind, if I really use Electromagnetic Pulse, even the Yue Ning Group on the other side will suffer, Lin Qingying will definitely come after me then.
"Never mind, there probably aren't any. Let's begin."
"Okay, let's begin!"
When the DVD started playing, Lin Qingying chose a film starring Lam Ching-ying called "Mr. Vampire". She has good taste; I think this is the best of Uncle Ying's films.
When the zombies appeared, Lin Qingying, who had clearly never seen a movie like this before, was so frightened that her face turned pale. She rested her face on my shoulder and remained silent.
"Xiao Ying, don't be a coward, look at the screen!"
"Who chickened out...?"
She was unconvinced and looked up at the screen.
But the moment the zombie cried out, she turned pale.
I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
As I watched, Lin Qingying got used to it and started slurping her milk tea. I, on the other hand, was a bit sleepy. I had stayed up all night yesterday and hadn't slept for more than a few hours today, so I leaned on Lin Qingying's shoulder and drifted off to sleep.
I woke up to find myself resting my head on a pair of soft legs.
Sometime later, she found herself lying on her side on the sofa, her cheek pressed against her thigh. And since Lin Qingying was wearing a short skirt and no stockings today, her face was resting against her thigh, the sensation...
So beautiful it defies description.
"How did I fall asleep...?"
I was about to get up when I noticed my mouth was sticky. It turned out I had drooled from sleeping so soundly. At the same time, in the dim light of the Video Rental Store, I noticed a ray of light spreading down Lin Qingying's leg.
Oh no, he's drooling all over her legs.
"I'm sorry, Xiaoying."
I instinctively reached out to wipe it, and what I did...
It feels so good, so white and soft...
"Ah?"
Lin Qingying, who was watching a horror movie with her face covered, blushed instantly when I touched her. She quickly took out a tissue from her bag and said, "I'll wipe it myself, it's okay."
I felt a little embarrassed. "Sorry, I worked all night yesterday and didn't sleep well today."
"Did you sleep well just now?" she asked gently.
"Fine."
"That's good."
I sat up straight and continued watching the movie with her until the end.
It was too early, so at my suggestion, the two of them watched another movie, this time "The Vampire Hunter A," which is also one of Lam Ching-ying's representative works.
After watching it, Lin Qingying was scared, but she said she really liked this type of movie.
It was almost eleven o'clock when I left home.
There were few people in the alley, except for the small internet cafes and arcades in the distance, which were still bustling with activity.
Just then, someone whistled in the distance.
They were three thugs.
One of them had dyed red hair, wore Yagami Yagami's clothes, had an earring, and had a fierce look on his face; the other was slightly stronger, with cloth wrapped around his hands, and wore Kusanagi's clothes.
Besides that, there was a student-looking guy hanging out with two "big brothers".
"Beautiful lady, your legs are so white and pretty... How much would it cost to touch them?"
As he whistled, Yagami chuckled in a sly manner, "Your boyfriend looks average. He might not be able to satisfy you, right?"
Kusanagi laughed loudly, "Judging from that bastard's appearance, he definitely won't be satisfied."
The students laughed along, seemingly very happy and enjoying the feeling of indulgence.
It's a pity they hit a brick wall today.
"Ding Han..."
Lin Qingying held my hand, seemingly not wanting me to get involved in these troubles.
She still doesn't have a clear understanding of my Combat Power.
"It's okay, wait for me here, I'll be right back."
After gently stroking her shoulder, I turned and left.
"What's wrong?"
A murderous glint flashed in Yagami Yagami's eyes as he said, "You fucking want to die?!"
"Smack!"
A resounding slap landed on his face, and I slammed his cheek against the wall, saying calmly, "You don't even know how to use Yagami's combos, are you?!"
With that, he slammed his head against the wall with a little force, and Yagami immediately sat down on the ground, seeing stars.
Kusanagi was enraged. "You dare touch my brother?"
"What's wrong with touching him?"
I slapped him hard across the face.
Kusanagi covered his face and squatted down next to Yagami, looking as aggrieved as a girl.
"Big brother, I..."
The young man, who looked like a student, said with a livid face, "I didn't say anything..."
"Smack!"
A resounding slap landed on his face.
"It's so late, why aren't you home doing your homework? You have excellent grades?"
That felt great!
He returned and led Lin Qingying away from the alley.
"Ding Han, you seemed like a villain just now..." Lin Qingying said with a smile.
"Doesn't it look imposing, like it might slap a passing dog?"
"Uh-huh!"
"Haha, I'm not usually like this, I'm usually very quiet. But these idiots messed with my girlfriend."
"Is that so?"
She rested her face on my arm, her smile becoming even sweeter.
The aroma of lamb skewers wafted from the edge of the square.
It was a roadside barbecue stall; it looked very simple, but the smell was absolutely amazing.
"It smells so good..."
Lin Qingying expressed what was on my mind.
"Would you like something to eat?"
"No, it's so late, and besides, it's too oily; it's bad for your health."
"It's okay, it's rare to have a date, having fun is the most important thing. Just tell me if you want to eat or not?"
"Think!"
"Come on, it's my treat."
"Good!"
Lin Qingying smiled and nodded, tightening her grip on his hand. "Don't buy too much, I'll just eat a little bit, okay?"
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
"Boss, 30 lamb skewers, extra cumin, less chili."
"..."
Lin Qingying's face turned pale; she could feel that her Figure Management Plan was facing a huge challenge.
After eating the lamb skewers, I felt incredibly satisfied, not just ordinary satisfied.
He drove Lin Qingying home to sleep.
Yeah, the kind of sleeping where everyone sleeps separately.
The next morning.
After watching Lin Qingying leave for work, he suddenly felt a little empty inside, as if he had nothing to do.
Some people are like that; they need to have a job and a goal every day, otherwise they feel empty. If you ask them to go on a trip or have fun, they'll feel a little uneasy.
This disease is a disease of cheapness, or rather, a disease of poverty.
If someone truly has billions in assets, who would feel guilty while gambling?
At this point, it seems I've contracted this illness. When I don't have a proper job, I feel incredibly empty inside. It's not that I can't go out and have fun; I can wander around the ancient city like Lu Xiaobei, or go boating on East Lake, but it all seems rather uninteresting...
It seems that a person's fate is predetermined.
I'll tentatively call this cheeky feeling "ambition."
I rode my motorcycle to the Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe Huaining Flagship Store.
I wandered around and noticed that business was a bit worse than before. It was understandable; many people came online specifically for Lu Xiaobei, and since the owner changed, many stopped coming.
The manager's office on the second floor has been renovated and converted into a VIP room.
Everything seems the same as before, yet everything also seems different.
Feeling bored, I left the internet cafe and headed to the Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel.
Chen Xiaoman was busy, while Zhao Yihang remained in his office.
I went up to the terrace alone, holding a cup of coffee, and silently watched the lake view.
I can't just sit idly by like this; my career needs a fresh start!
But what should I do next? I feel lost again.
Just then, a figure appeared beside them and said softly, "You know what? This is the first time I've ever felt lonely in you. Why don't you come back to the chain hotel and become the general manager?"
It was Lu Xiaobei. I don't know when she came back. She had long pink hair and looked stunning. She was looking at me with a pained expression.