Leng Yanhua widened his eyes when he heard Tianmiao speak, "World Keystone Array? Saving the world! Tianjie, can I join you? If we succeed, will we all be able to leave this game and return to the real world? Then everyone can be free and reunite with their families."
Ai Li looked at the animated Leng Yanhua beside him, suddenly remembering his words about wanting to be a Great Hero. He recalled him saying that the greatest hero serves the country and its people. This guy was born in an ancient martial world; maybe he really is a hero.
"I too want to, one day, leave this game and see my family. Tianjie, can you take me along?" Ai Li leaned in, determination in his eyes.
Two team join requests appeared in front of Tianmiao: Player Leng Yanhua, Player Ai Li, applying to join the team. Do you accept?
"Sure." Tianmiao nodded slightly, accepting both their applications.
The town returned to its usual bustle, streets lined with shops hanging bright lanterns, waiting for customers. Ai Li pulled Tianmiao and Leng Yanhua to Tianhe Tavern, expressing how happy he was to meet them and insisting on treating them to a meal.
In this game, characters have a satiety level, and that’s when Tianmiao realized her satiety was only thirty percent.
The three sat down, and when they saw the menu prices, Leng Yanhua’s eyes widened. Tianmiao didn’t pay attention to the prices; she was busy looking at the pictures, thinking they all looked delicious. Ai Li, on the other hand, remained calm. After asking about Tianmiao and Leng Yanhua’s tastes, he generously ordered a bunch of dishes.
"Don’t save money for me, I have plenty of it." Ai Li said this without a stutter.
"Wow, you guys from the Medicine Sect really are rich." Leng Yanhua exclaimed at the menu prices, stunned. Compared to them, he really was a poor chap.
Listening to their conversation, Tianmiao glanced at her own inventory, seeing just one silver coin inside. For the first time, she felt something called bitterness. The last quest didn’t even give her a single gold coin, just a sword.
The food quickly arrived, and Tianmiao began eating unceremoniously.
Leng Yanhua quickly finished eating, then started focusing on Cultivation Daily and contacting his gaming friends.
"Hey, I found out something. My senior brother said while doing a quest, he heard that in the Lost Land there’s a destroyed altar. During the story instance of the Lost Altar, there was a hint about it. The Blood Wheel Eagle King led the Demon Army to destroy an altar called the Keystone Array!" Leng Yanhua gathered all the gossip, chatting away with friends through the system, before hurriedly reporting his findings to Tianmiao.
"If the information is reliable, we’ll head over there and take a look." Tianmiao took a sip of tea, closing her eyes contentedly. This virtual game was really well-made. The sensory experience was that realistic.
"It’s reliable, reliable. My senior brother vouched for it with his life. If it’s not true, he’ll pluck himself bald for life." Leng Yanhua said, patting his chest.
Hearing this, Ai Li, who was drinking tea, couldn’t hold it in, and a mouthful of tea sprayed all over Leng Yanhua’s face.
"Oh, oh, are you alright?" Ai Li hurriedly took out a handkerchief, intending to wipe Leng Yanhua’s face.
"I’m fine..." Leng Yanhua smelled the fragrance of the handkerchief, listening to Ai Li’s soft concern, his heart fluttered. But why was the scent making him dizzier?