"I-I've been into games lately, so I logged into this supposedly most popular massive online game, linked across galaxies! It's huge! I found the game operators in there and gave them some money, and they helped me list everyone registered under the name Lu Ning," Wei Zhenyu said quickly.
"And then?" Lu Sheng paused, vaguely starting to believe her.
"Then I didn't find him. There was no such person at all. So I searched game accounts directly. I didn't expect to actually find one! I tried adding him as a friend, and the moment I sent the three words Green Ravine Sect, he reacted immediately." Wei Zhenyu grew excited.
"And then?" Lu Sheng continued asking.
"Then I arranged to meet him offline. He agreed!" Wei Zhenyu brightened. "I think he must be the person you're looking for!"
"Did you investigate his family background?"
"No. Searching ID records is fine, but investigating specific backgrounds is beyond our technical capabilities." Wei Zhenyu shook her head. "The people behind that game are also part of the Empire's upper ranks. I couldn't infiltrate it."
"Where did you arrange to meet him?" Lu Sheng was somewhat interested now.
"Mercury Constellation Parson Two Star, over thirty star systems away from here. Once we enter that star system, we can contact each other by phone," Wei Zhenyu replied swiftly.
"What are you taking to get there?"
"A few transfers and I'll be there. Even with spatial jumps, it won't take three days," Wei Zhenyu said carelessly.
"What's the game called?" Lu Sheng asked.
"Star Wars."
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Lu Sheng slowly put on the helmet. His vision immediately turned pitch-black. A faint thread of energy followed the circuits, quickly touching the skin of his forehead and attempting to seep inside.
He lowered his defenses and allowed