Shen Hai?!
His appearance took everyone completely by surprise.
Everyone assumed Qin Manjiang had invited him, but the "what are you doing here?" expression on Qin Manjiang's face made it clear that Shen Hai was not on his guest list.
"Looks like I'm right on time." Shen Hai seemed completely unaware that he was unwelcome. He walked straight over to Chen Zhiyuan, sat down beside him, and poured himself a glass of liquor.
"What are you doing here?" Qin Manjiang looked at him with open displeasure.
Back in [Candy Game], he had nearly come to blows with this man.
"Isn't this an offline gathering for players?" Shen Hai asked in surprise.
Qin Manjiang had no interest in going back and forth with him. "Yes, but this is a private gathering."
"That drink in your hand costs fifty. Pay up and leave."
Shen Hai did not argue. He stood up and set down his glass with a regretful expression, seemingly ready to leave.
But as he passed Qin Manjiang, he suddenly leaned toward his ear and whispered, "Is this really a good idea? Bringing these people into your Eye Realm-do you know... what the price is?"
Qin Manjiang's pupils contracted. "What do you mean?"
"It is indeed a backup of the Eye Realm, but at the same time... it's also a Permanent Item. Every Permanent Item comes at a price. Can you afford the price of using it to back up other players?"
This time, Shen Hai made no attempt to keep his voice down.
Every gaze in the Clear Pupil Bar settled on Qin Manjiang and the phone-shaped [Eye Realm].
"What is... a backup?" Zhong Xueran's heart pounded. She sensed that something was wrong.
Seeing that Qin Manjiang was no longer trying to throw him out, Shen Hai turned back,