Chapter 3: Spiritual Grief

"It's none of your business!" Ling Xue said somewhat loudly, but then turned her face away and murmured, "How would you know that I'm perfectly fine..."

I have heard that there are hidden characters available for selection, but the probability of encountering them is approximately one in ten million. It seems that I do not have this opportunity!

Facial scanning in progress, please wait

I glanced over and, unexpectedly, was compelled to pour a cup of hot water. This must be the effect of a beautiful woman, making you act involuntarily

In the promotional imagery of the game, the elegant young swordsman defeats a four-winged demon with a single strike. Does this not suggest that players can also attain such a level of mastery

I clicked to create a character, and suddenly the screen flickered. A refreshing coolness surrounded me, and I found myself in an open wilderness. In front of me appeared several characters: one was human, another was an elf, and the last was a half-orc

Speechless, I walked to the kitchen and scooped a bowl of vegetable porridge, slamming it onto the dining table with a "bang". I said, "This is all I have. If you are willing, eat a little; if you don't want to eat, then go drive yourself out to find a place to eat. Your car is still downstairs!"

Ling Xue's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she said, "I have consumed so much alcohol; if I do not eat something, it will harm my stomach"

For a moment, I could hardly imagine everything before my eyes: a light beauty, driving a BMW and dressed in designer clothes, willing to share a bowl of porridge that even beggars would disdain with me

Scanning iris, player identity confirmed, locked in! Do you wish to enter the game?

Faintly, two large characters shining in blue light appeared in the sky, clearly reading "Ling Tong"

In an instant, I felt a clarity in my mind, and immediately after, I heard a synthesized voice from the system.

Ling Xue's clothing is loose and casual, yet it undoubtedly accentuates the graceful figure of the young girl, exuding a charming demeanor that is both lazily alluring and endearingly innocent

At that moment, snowflakes suddenly began to drift down from the sky, landing one by one in the canyon

The system ringtone sounded again: "Sorry! The game is not yet available, please wait patiently for 23 hours and 42 minutes before entering the game. Please create a character first!"

So I said: "What does a girl have to drink alcohol for, when everything is perfectly fine?"

Thus, I selected humanity

Next, there is no further information, the system prompts—

I was taken aback; the money I had set aside for rent was stolen by that thief. Where am I supposed to get the money to pay the rent

I felt somewhat embarrassed and said: "It is Ding Shusheng, which means to be comfortable and to rise in rank and wealth, not a scholar!"

I was drenched in sweat, yet I had a sorrow I could not express. The one in the room, named Ling Xue, a light beauty, clearly would not wake up anytime soon, and there wasn't even a sofa in this living room. I truly did not know what to do.

I once installed a gaming interface in the living room, and it seems to have come in handy now. Whether this gaming headset is indeed the headset from "Ling Tong" can be determined by trying it out!

The other party, a dark elemental mage cloaked in a black robe, emitted a series of chilling low growls. As the dark staff was waved, countless searing meteors descended from the sky. Amidst the eruption of flames, the berserker found himself in a sea of blood, his heavy armor instantly scorched to a searing heat

The girl named Ling Xue, who is sleeping in the room, is so drunk that she is completely unconscious and will definitely not open the door for me. I can only pull the yellow cloth from the dining table outside, cover my stomach, and make do with a night in the living room. Damn it, while others are enjoying good fortune, I, on the other hand, have encountered such a stunning light beauty, yet I am clearly experiencing a stroke of bad luck

At that moment, my stomach let out a "gurgle." Ling Xue looked at me with a hint of suspicion, and suddenly, a charming smile blossomed at the corner of her mouth. She asked with a smile, "Haven't you eaten either? If not, shall we share this bowl of vegetables?"

In a daze, I was unaware of how long I had been asleep. Suddenly, I felt a bright light on my face. When I opened my eyes, I was surprised to see a chubby man shining a flashlight at me

I have nothing to be embarrassed about, and I nodded: "That's right, this is the only level of consumption I can afford!"

Finally, my gaze fell upon that gaming headset, and suddenly an idea struck me, how wonderful!

Hastily running into the kitchen, I turned off the power and looked at the congee, which was in a pitiful state, leaving me with no appetite.

Ling Xue smiled faintly, reached out to tuck her hair behind her ear, and said: "It doesn't matter what you call it, the key point is that I am hungry right now... Can you find me something to eat?"

Within the canyon, a thousand miles of ice are sealed, and countless beings struggle on the brink of death

As the perspective gradually rises, atop the high cliffs above the canyon stands a striking young man, a sharp sword hanging low in his hand, its blade glinting with a chilling light. However, what is shocking is that his hair has turned frosty white. Gazing down at the vast and desolate world, his eyes are clear yet reveal a profound sense of loneliness and sorrow.

I was suddenly filled with rage, just about to explode, when I realized that this fat man was that damn landlord

The game has not yet started, please be patient

It seemed that Ling Xue had perceived my intentions, as she smiled gently and gracefully walked into the kitchen. She took another bowl, divided the small bowl of vegetable porridge into two bowls, then pushed one bowl in front of me, saying with a smile, "Come on, don't be polite!"

Thus, swiftly conveying the command through thought, confirmed

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding scenery suddenly transformed, and the perspective shifted to a battlefield filled with a sky of blood-red light

Upon reconsideration, she is still occupying my room! Never mind, since it is already locked, I will find a way to compensate her later

Perhaps the game's 100% realism is truly overwhelming; I was stunned on the spot and remained speechless for a long time. However, one thing is certain: this gaming helmet is indeed the legendary helmet! Moreover, the identity of the girl in the room is even more astonishing. Why was she able to obtain this gaming helmet in advance, and her account number is 000000002? This means that the helmet I am currently using is the second one issued!

The game will not be available for nearly a whole day, so I logged out and removed the headset. I was surprised to find myself drenched in sweat. After this initial experience, it is clear that this game, which is said to be the culmination of ten years of effort by global online elites, truly lives up to its reputation. Whether in terms of realism or game details, everything makes one feel as if they are truly immersed and filled with excitement

The landlord was quite straightforward, leaving as soon as he arrived at the door

The landlord looked at me with a gaze full of disdain and said, "Ding Shusheng, your rent for next month is due. If you delay any longer, I will have no choice but to throw you out! What are you doing sleeping outside at this late hour?"

A rumble of thunder echoed across the horizon, seemingly heralding the arrival of the next storm

The white light flickered continuously, and a gentle elemental healing spell descended upon the Berserker. The priests of the Light faction began to chant healing magic, while several shadows stealthily moved into the Dark faction amidst the chaos. Suddenly, a ghostly light flashed repeatedly, and several dark elemental mages had their heads severed, their black bones soaring through the air

I looked up at the large clock in the living room; it was already past 2 AM. So I asked, "Is the landlord coming over this late?"

I was taken aback: "It's so late, where can I find something to eat? The convenience stores are all closed!"

I will check the circuit breaker, as several tenants have reported a power outage. Just you, when will the rent be paid

Ling Xue was slightly taken aback, her beautiful eyes swept over to the bowl of vegetable porridge, and her gaze was quite peculiar

At that moment, with a creak, my door opened, and what came into view was the charming and graceful Ling Xue

The living room is desolate and very hot, and there is no air conditioning

When the snowflakes danced in the vast sea of snow, large chunks of ice fell from the sky, resulting in countless casualties among the warriors of the Light faction. Everyone looked up and was astonished to see a four-winged demon flying in the air, arms outstretched, loudly reciting an obscure incantation

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile slightly. If one could truly reach such a realm in the game, wouldn't that mean being able to dominate the world and possess both the kingdom and beauty?

Hello, your identification number is 000000002, and it has been iris-locked

I was taken aback; damn it, how is it that once I put on the helmet, it locked onto me? Does that mean I have effectively monopolized someone else's helmet?

At that moment, I suddenly smelled a burnt odor, and only then did I remember that my vegetable porridge was still on the stove

Ling Xue took the cup of water, gulped it all down, then glanced at me again. Suddenly, a smile appeared on her face as she said, "Are you called m.hetushu.com.com Ding Shusheng?"

Thus, I immediately took the data cable out of the handbag, installed it according to the instructions, and then sat in the corner to put on the gaming headset

Suddenly, a brilliant light flashed, and a bone-chilling sword energy swept across the canyon above. The great demon let out a terrible scream as its pair of wings was completely severed.

"Is this what you are eating?" she asked cautiously

I want to drink water!" Ling Xue said drowsily, half-closing her eyes.

In the vast canyon, the sound of horses neighing fills the air as a coalition of humans, elves, and half-orcs battles against dark forces. Cloaked in robes, the wizards hurl fireballs with great force, while the archers, adorned in exquisite leather armor, exude both sensuality and grace as they draw their bows time and again. The arrows transform into beams of cold light, raining down upon the enemy ranks. At the forefront of the camp, a large number of berserkers wield long spears and battle axes, their bodies glowing with a blood-red light as they charge into a throng of dark skeletal soldiers. With each sweep of their battle axes, the skeletal soldiers are shattered into pieces.

Not long after, a person who looked exactly like me appeared before me, dressed in simple leather armor, looking like a complete novice

For a moment, the landlord was taken aback and after a long pause said: "You rascal, you actually have such a beautiful girlfriend! Forget it, I'll come back another time. Hmph, you better find a job soon, or I really won't hold back!"

At this moment, Ling Xue had already slept for about seven or eight hours and had long since sobered up. She blinked her eyes, looked at me, and suddenly said: "I want to drink water ... ... "

I was slightly taken aback; there was nothing left in the pot, everything was in the bowl!

In fact, whether one eats or not, the stomach will inevitably be harmed

The forbidden-level magic abruptly ceased, and the great demon fell into the canyon, being torn to pieces by countless berserkers