Xu Huo looked down at his hands. His sight, touch, posture, and build all felt remarkably real, except his skin had been slightly beautified and his clothes had changed into the selected formal game attire.
Like the other four people in the room, he wore a tailcoat. The other four wore lion, tiger, Seal, and Fox masks respectively.
They greeted one another, and one of them said, "I wonder what tonight's Night Tour actually involves. Rongxin has done a good job keeping it secret."
The person who spoke was the one Xu Huo had been looking for. He wore a Fox mask.
"I've never been interested in games with no real substance, but this one's promotion has been so mysterious. I heard they even invited some important people to support it. Forget anything else—if I can get acquainted with some higher-ups, that'll be enough." Seal spoke bluntly.
"If that's what you're after, then you came to the wrong place," Lion said. "Do you think they'll recognize strength there? Either you need money, power, or resources, or those stuck-up people won't even spare you a glance... Heh heh, but if you're good-looking and skilled, finding a couple of rich women wouldn't be bad either."
Seal did not argue. Instead, he gave a lewd laugh. "Although entering the game doesn't mean you're a True Man, it retains ninety-five percent of the real experience. Those female Players usually act all prim and proper, but plenty come here looking for fun. It's just playing around, anyway. It's not the real thing."
Lion laughed along, as though this were simply a cheerful hunting trip for women.
"With faces like yours, I guarantee no female Player will want you." The Tiger, who had not spoken until now, spoke up. Judging from her voice, she was actually