Chapter 1: The Ill-Fated Ah Fei

However, before he could finish speaking, he fell silent. This was because a figure appeared on the path ahead of the bridge. It was an exceptionally upright young man, striding forward with great vigor. At this moment, it was the season of autumn winds, with a cool breeze blowing, and the flowers still blooming vibrantly, filling the air with a refreshing fragrance. The young man was dressed in a light blue outfit, wearing a light-colored headband, and carrying a green long sword on his back. As he ran, he exuded an indescribable elegance; if he were to appear in public, people would undoubtedly be taken aback and would instinctively call out "handsome guy" without hesitation. The young man was dressed in a light blue outfit, wearing a light-colored headband, and carrying a green long sword on his back. As he ran, he exuded an indescribable elegance; if he were to appear in public, people would undoubtedly be taken aback and would instinctively call out "handsome guy" without hesitation.

Jumping into the river

Ah Fei had not yet reacted when, with a "plop," the four of them jumped off the bridge together, plunging into the deep river water. In fact, Ah Fei did not jump in of his own accord; he was dragged down by those three mischievous friends. He had no mental preparation whatsoever, and as a result, his body turned upside down, headfirst into the water. In an instant, his mouth and nose were filled with water, the coldness piercing his brain, leaving him feeling indescribably uncomfortable. In fact, Ah Fei did not jump in of his own accord; he was dragged down by those three mischievous friends. He had no mental preparation whatsoever, and as a result, his body turned upside down, headfirst into the water. In an instant, his mouth and nose were filled with water, the coldness piercing his brain, leaving him feeling indescribably uncomfortable.

The unfortunate Ah Fei said impatiently: "Alright, I am just here to make up the numbers, right? Anyway, I am not interested in the game, so let's get this over with quickly. I have to get a haircut this afternoon, and I have to work tomorrow during the day. How do we get to that valley?"

This is a martial arts game. The man, like a spear, is in a game called "The Sunset of Neptune." The man and woman in blue are a couple in real life, known in the game as "Mirror Person" and "Water Moon" respectively. These three, along with the young man, were originally friends in real life. Although they live in different parts of the same city, they still keep each other well-informed. This time, the young man has been summoned by the three of them, along with a book person, to temporarily come into the game to lend a hand. These three, along with the young man, were originally friends in real life. Although they live in different parts of the same city, they still keep each other well-informed. This time, the young man has been summoned by the three of them, along with a book person, to temporarily come into the game to lend a hand.

You are quite cunning. If you had said something earlier, I could have held my breath!

Hearing A Fei's concise agreement, everyone was overjoyed. The person in the mirror grabbed the unfortunate A Fei and said with righteous spirit: "Good, Brother Fei is quite loyal. After the matter is accomplished, I will definitely treat you to a feast! Let's set off now, come, jump into the river!"

"How real it would be if I could stab you in the face with a sword and make it bloom!" Ah Fei was still seething with anger. He stood up and looked around, discovering that they were on a lawn by the river. Looking up, he saw in the distance a misty landscape, with valleys crisscrossing, and faint sounds of birdsong could be heard. It was like a vast and secluded valley, truly a world of carefree seclusion.

"You have arrived!" said the spear-like man, his gaze piercing as he fixed his eyes on the approaching youth.

The figure in the mirror sighed and said: "This is not an impossible task. We must pass through an underwater passage at the bottom of the river before we can reach the entrance to this valley. It was also during the last time I accidentally fell into the water and was swept here that I discovered this hidden valley."

A Fei stepped on the water stain at the corner and angrily said: "What nonsense are you doing? You jumped into the river without a word, causing me to swallow a bellyful of water"

The young man suddenly stopped in his tracks, surveying the three individuals before him. A look of understanding appeared on his face as he nodded and said, "I have arrived"

The three individuals reluctantly released their hands, while the javelin thrower smiled and articulated their intentions

In the game, martial arts are divided into several levels and categories, recorded as entry-level, intermediate, advanced, and ultimate skills. Among these, ultimate skills represent the highest level of martial arts, and such techniques are renowned, including the legendary Dugu Nine Swords, Yi Jin Jing, Nine Yang Divine Skill, and Xiao Li Fei Dao. Ah Fei, being well-read in novels, understands the value of these martial arts. Although he is not particularly interested in games, he could not resist his friend's request and hurriedly registered an account to help out. Originally, his name contained the character for 'Fei', so he casually chose the clichéd name "The Poor Ah Fei".

Cold wind, long bridge, and the desolate river water

The young man glanced at him and coldly said, "It seems I should not have come!"

There was no exclamation. Beside him stood a tall man, upright like a javelin, carrying a long sword, who responded coldly as well

The other two remained silent, as they truly could not find the words to say. After a while, the man in blue said: "Was it a mistake for us to wait for him today..."

However, the three individuals waiting on the bridge simultaneously tightened their grip on their weapons

Before he could finish speaking, a sword had already appeared at his feet. The person in the mirror quickly used his lightness skill to leap away. A Fei had not learned any internal skills or sword techniques, so although this sword strike seemed fierce, it posed no threat to the already skilled person in the mirror. However, he did not dare to be careless and, standing aside while laughing repeatedly, said: "You are crazy, do not wield the sword."

The young man struggled for half a day, realizing that he could not escape, and then angrily exclaimed: "What on earth are you three, along with *Tu* *Shu*, up to? I just registered my game account half an hour ago, and I only found the way out of the city ten minutes ago. On the way, I was even killed by a monkey. My current level is zero, and I only have a novice sword with an attack of 1-2 in hand, without having learned any martial arts at all. What do you expect me to help with?"

The unfortunate Ah Fei understood the cause and effect, and disdainfully remarked: "You three have been doing quite poorly. After mixing in the game for over half a year, you still can't find a single person to trust, and in the end, you have to come to me for help."

Three individuals stand on the bridge, their postures upright and straight. Their gazes are cold, the swords in their hands are cold, and each of their hearts is also cold

"How did he die?" exclaimed the man in the blue robe and the woman simultaneously

What does the river feel like in autumn? A Fei used to be unaware, but now he has experienced it for the first time in the game. The first sensation he felt was not coldness, but a kind of electric shock, followed by a dizzying whirl. When he was pulled out of the water, his mind was in a state of chaos, and he retched loudly on the riverbank. The figure behind him, a reflection in the mirror, was patting his back while saying, "Go ahead, let it out. I was like this the first time too. You’ll get used to it after a while." When he was pulled out of the water, his mind was in a state of chaos, and he retched loudly on the riverbank. The figure behind him, a reflection in the mirror, was patting his back while saying, "Go ahead, let it out. I was like this the first time too. You’ll get used to it after a while."

After the three individuals discovered the hidden valley, they were overjoyed. Following more than a month of preparation, they gained a general understanding of the task by consulting official materials and even prepared the necessary tools for the mission, eagerly awaiting their entry into the valley. According to the task requirements, the first team to enter the valley would receive rewards in addition to the specified books, while subsequent entries would result in reduced rewards.

Hmph! At that moment, the three of them simultaneously snorted coldly. In that instant, they all moved at once. The young man only felt a blur before him, and he was already confronted by the three. Such swift movements! Before the young man could react, the man and woman in blue had each grabbed his shoulders, while the spear-like man had wrapped his arms around his waist

A man dressed in a blue robe tightly gripped the black long knife in his hand and coldly asked

Has he arrived

At the beginning of the game, the characters Sunset, Mirror Person, and Water Moon had been teaming up to level up and complete quests together. This game world is fundamentally based on several classic martial arts novels, incorporating the martial arts of Jin, Gu, Wen, Liang, and Huang, with a primary focus on the Jin school. The game is divided into many sects; Sunset joined the Huashan Sect for the legendary Dugu Nine Swords, while Mirror Person and Water Moon, as a couple, joined the Xueshan Sect, primarily because the Xueshan Sect offers a couple's dual cultivation sword technique. This time, while leveling up unintentionally, the three discovered a hidden valley that seemed to be home to a reclusive master. Through various means, they learned that if they could enter the valley, find the recluse, and complete their task, they would be able to learn some new martial arts, which appeared to be at least advanced martial arts, and possibly even unique skills.

Isn't this meant to give you a taste of the game's realism? You always seem uninterested in games; no matter how many times we invite you, you never come to take a look. So, how is it? Real enough for you?

However, to enter the valley, it is necessary to form a team of at least four people. This valley was originally discovered by the three of them, and no fourth person in the game is aware of it. They want to find someone, but are afraid that information will leak out, attracting countless competitors. It seems that the only option is to find a friend in real life to help. This task does not require much difficulty, and the three of them can manage it; A Fei's only task is to gather enough people. It seems that the only option is to find a friend in real life to help. This task does not require much difficulty, and the three of them can manage it; A Fei's only task is to gather enough people.

The setting sun sighed, "Isn't this a matter of great importance? We are not without manpower; I am a hall master of the guild, and the figures in the mirror also have brothers from their sect. However, the moral climate in the game is deteriorating. If others find out that we have discovered the hidden valley, they might complete the task before us. Or they might simply kill us; it is also possible that they would steal the task."

"If he doesn't come soon, we will freeze to death," said the third speaker, a woman whose voice was very cold, so cold that it trembled slightly. At this moment, she deeply regretted why she had chosen to wait for someone on the bridge.

"No, Ah Fei!" The javelin man said with a sobbing tone, sniffing his nose, "Without you, our unique martial arts skills will be in vain. You cannot leave; you must help us!"

"Monkey, it is a monkey!" said the man, raising his head like a javelin and casually tossing his hair. "He passed through a grove and encountered a monkey. The monkey noticed him and gave him a slap, and thus he died"

"Alas," sighed the javelin-like man, "he should have arrived a quarter of an hour ago. But he is dead!"

"You are late," the man in the blue shirt said coldly