"Jinya Forum..."
"Visit Jinya, know the world?"
Lu Li felt a headache coming on. What was with this overwhelming sense of déjà vu?
"Ah... that's the Huaxu Research Institute's public forum."
"The forum has two sections, internal and public."
"Only researchers can access the internal forum, while everyone in Jinzhou City can browse the public forum."
Lu Li nodded at that. This forum was just what he needed to learn more about this world.
Following the instructions, he registered an account and chose an earth-shattering username: Jinxi's Dog!
Don't be too surprised. After all, when you're out in the world, your identity is whatever you make it.
Beside him, A Piao looked utterly exasperated at the sight.
She slapped him on the back of the head.
"Ow-"
If he'd known this would happen, he should have slipped away and claimed that pain-reduction reward!
[Ding! Options triggered.] [Option one: Confess your love to Rover. Reward: Skill, 'Walking with Rover.'] [Option two: Confess your love to Chixia. Reward: Skill, 'Walking with Chixia.'] [Option three: Confess your love for Jinhsi. Reward: Skill, 'Walking with Jinxi.']
Th-this came out of nowhere!
But Lu Li quickly reacted.
"Ahem!"
Lu Li suddenly darted forward and took one of Rover's hands and one of Chixia's.
He gazed deeply into their eyes.
"A Piao, the truth is, I fell in love with you the moment we met. Your golden eyes captivated me, and your red eyeshadow enchanted me. In my heart, you're the brightest star in the sky. I want to watch the sunrise and sunset with you, and walk through all four seasons by your side."
"Chixia, the truth is, I fell in love with you the moment we met. Your cheerful smile touched my lonely heart, and your fiery warmth melted the ice that had long encased it. You made me believe in love. I'm willing to give you everything I have and spend the rest of my life with you."
A Piao's face flushed slightly. "Really? You fell in love with me at first sight?"
Chixia, meanwhile, turned bright red, practically becoming a boiling teapot. "Who confesses to two girls at the same time?!"
Looking a little dejected, Lu Li said, "The truth is, my heart shattered into countless pieces long ago. Please don't blame me for loving too many people. My feelings for each of you are sincere. Just like Magistrate Jinxi-her dignified grace stirs my soul, too. Every frown and smile of hers lingers in my mind."
With that, Lu Li gently kissed the backs of their hands. "A Piao, Chixia, please accept my love."
After all that, A Piao and Chixia emerged from their embarrassment and gradually regained their composure.
They exchanged a glance.
"Drop dead!"
"Aaagh-"
[Option one completed! Skill acquired: Walking with Rover.] [Walking with Rover: While you are with Rover, all your skill levels increase by one.] [Option two completed! Skill acquired: Walking with Chixia.] [Walking with Chixia: While you are with Chixia, the power of all your weapons increases slightly.] [Option three completed! Skill acquired: Walking with Jinxi.] [Walking with Jinxi: While you are with Jinhsi, all your Echo stats increase slightly.] [Ding! Achievement unlocked: Jinzhou's Most Devoted.] [Ding! Weapon acquired: Comrade's Hammer.] [Comrade's Hammer: Extremely powerful, with a short range and a magazine capacity of only one round, requiring frequent reloads. Following system modifications, it can use resonance abilities to fire elemental bullets.]
Kicked to the ground by the two girls, Lu Li listened to the endless stream of dings in his head.
He let out a satisfied sigh. "Worth it..."
"Beep, beep-"
Chixia's terminal rang.
"It's a call from Yangyang."
Yangyang said, "I've finished the paperwork here. Rover and Lu Li can come over anytime. Chixia, can you bring them to the Frontier now?"
"No problem!"
"A Piao, Lu Li, let's go!"
On the way to the Frontier.
The system issued another long-term mission.
[Long-term mission 2: Increase your fame.] [Time limit: None.] [Mission reward: Receive random rewards upon reaching each fame milestone.]
Beside him, Rover watched as Lu Li published a new post on Jinya Forum.
[Title: The truth revealed! So the person the Magistrate has been searching for is actually him?!]
Not long ago, Magistrate Jinxi had sent a region-wide holographic message asking everyone in Jinzhou to keep an eye out. Within just a few hours, a post like this had appeared. Everyone was curious, and its views instantly exceeded ten thousand.
[Content: I'm sure you're all curious about the missing-person notice the Magistrate issued two hours ago. Through my tireless efforts, I've finally uncovered some clues. Allow me to tell you the story.]
[In ancient legends, he was a mysterious traveler who walked the world, draped in stars and treading upon moonlight.]
[His power was like the hidden currents of the abyss, unfathomable yet utterly precise.]
[His name was carried on the wind, yet no one knew his true face.]
[He was both a guardian and a challenger. Every move he made tested the limits, and every silence held profound contemplation of the unknown.]
[His strength lay not in how much weight he could lift, but in how many truths he could perceive.]
[His wisdom lay not in how many problems he could solve, but in how much of the future he could foresee.]
[His steps were light yet resolute. Every stride landed upon a turning point of fate, and every turn brought destiny under his control.]
[He was a traveler through time, a master of space, the embodiment of strength and wisdom.]
[His surname was Lu, his given name Li. Perhaps you have never heard his name, but his legend lives forever in the hearts of the brave who seek truth and strength.]
[This legend once said: At the pinnacle of immortals, above the world-as long as I, Lu Li, exist, so shall the heavens!]
[-Editor: Jinxi's Dog]
The moment the post went live, it caused an uproar.
The comments section instantly filled with messages:
[Qiushui Wuhen: How come I've never heard of this mysterious traveler?]
[-Jinxi's Dog replied: Open your eyes and see the world, kid.]
[Hei Mie Bai Mie: What an amazing big brother!]
[-Jinxi's Dog replied: Thank you for the compliment.]
[-Hei Mie Bai Mie replied: Huh?]
[Danhuang Lihuo: If someone like this really exists in Jinzhou, I wonder whether that's a blessing or a curse.]
[-Jinxi's Dog replied: This legendary figure is kind and pure by nature. Surely his presence is a blessing for Jinzhou.]
[Cloudtop Dragon Beard Pastry: Amazing! If I ever have the honor of meeting Mr. Lu Li, I absolutely have to spar with him!]
[-Jinxi's Dog replied: This legendary figure generally doesn't make a move lightly.]
[Wanwu Misheng: ...Where are you now?]
"Wanwu Misheng?" Lu Li pondered for a moment. Could that be Yangyang?
[-Jinxi's Dog replied: Don't ask where I am. I'm always by your side.]
Watching his fame soar, Lu Li broke into a satisfied smile.
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