"Don't worry, I'm not from District 001." Xu Huo offered a considerate explanation, then added, "If things in District 001 were really that bad, I wouldn't be taking the risk of going there."
"It's not that bad," the fair-skinned man's companion said. "It's a large district, after all. If they can't catch the person, the matter will blow over soon enough."
Seeing how agreeable Xu Huo was, the fair-skinned man found another topic to chat about with him, eventually bringing up the strategy for clearing the maze dungeon.
He was practically the only one talking in the carriage, and before long, he started to annoy the other Players. His companion hurriedly stopped him and suggested he move seats. "Don't disturb people who are reading."
"Meeting is fate. If you don't mind, why don't you join me? I just ordered some food. Want to eat together?" Xu Huo invited them.
The two exchanged a glance, then stayed. His companion said apologetically, "How can we let you pay? We'll order something ourselves..."
Before he could finish, the fair-skinned man cut in. "Actually, we're out of money."
He wasn't embarrassed at all as he laid bare their situation. "I spent it all in Card City, so I can only go to the next Dungeon."
His companion pressed a hand to his forehead in exasperation, but Xu Huo just smiled. "I can afford one meal. Don't be shy."
The fair-skinned man beamed at his companion. "See? I told you there are still more good people in the world."
What could his companion say? He could only introduce himself to Xu Huo.
His name was Luo Shizong, and the fair-skinned man was Meng Di. They were both from a district with poor conditions and had been traveling together in the game.
When the dining car