“Yao Yao, when… when did you reach level 47?” Liu Rui asked awkwardly. At this moment, he wished he could die. He had just been showing off in front of Xie Yao, boasting about how he was level 42 and asking if she wanted him to help her level up, only to discover that Xie Yao was already level 47 and wearing a full set of golden armor. Liu Rui felt like a ridiculous jester, desperately wanting to find a crack in the ground to hide in.
“I reached level 47 almost a week ago. Lately, I’ve been working on a quest called ‘Karl’s Blessing,’ so I haven’t been leveling up,” Xie Yao replied. Her expression was extremely cold, making Liu Rui feel uneasy. A strong sense of defeat surged in Liu Rui’s heart. Even after being kicked down by Nie Yan, he could still endure it—losing in a duel was normal. But now, his level and equipment were far behind Xie Yao’s. He couldn’t even match a woman. What face did he have left?
The mention of “Karl’s Blessing” shocked Tian Shu and the others. “Karl’s Blessing” was an extremely difficult quest. It was said even Huo Yu had failed during the first stage of the quest.
Meeting the requirements to even receive the quest “Karl’s Blessing” was no easy feat.
“F*ck, what an amazing woman! She’s actually doing ‘Karl’s Blessing.'” Tian Shu became slightly more cautious. Such a powerful woman might have a formidable background. He didn’t want to step on someone tough.
The others also stepped back. Liu Rui claimed Xie Yao was his woman, but she didn’t seem like it at all.
“Yao Yao, I didn’t expect you to be so high level. I…” Liu Rui tried to speak but was interrupted by Xie Yao.
“Actually, we aren’t that close. You can just call me Xie Yao.”
“Our families have been close friends for generations, and we grew up together. Our elders all hope that you and I will be together…” Liu Rui tried to persuade Xie Yao from another angle.
“You’re wrong. My family has never said anything like that,” Xie Yao replied with disdain. She hated how Liu Rui always used their elders as an excuse.
Seeing the expression of disgust on Xie Yao’s face, Liu Rui dared not continue. Doing so would only provoke her further.
At this moment, Tian Shu and the others noticed the guild emblem on Xie Yao’s armor—clearly visible was the emblem of Bull Player Tribe!
In their minds, Triumph Empire was definitely no match for Bull Player Tribe. They felt a sense of inferiority whenever they encountered members of Bull Player Tribe. How many times had Triumph Empire lost to Bull Player Tribe? What confidence did they have left?
“No wonder she’s from Bull Player Tribe. Which guild could have such a strong player?” Tian Shu and others muttered to themselves.
“You weren’t saying you’d help me level up? My friend will be here soon,” Xie Yao looked at Liu Rui. At this moment, Liu Rui dared not meet Xie Yao’s gaze directly.
For a brief moment, Liu Rui’s eyes flashed with a sinister glint. He felt humiliated and angry. Xie Yao had made him lose face. But after thinking for a while, he showed a defeated and depressed expression. His family background was far inferior to Xie Yao’s. Could he even touch her? Although his father was a shareholder of Longyue Corporation, the largest shareholder of Longyue was Xie Yao’s grandfather. Moreover, Xie Yao was also a shareholder of Zhengrong Corporation. Her father’s side of the family was also formidable. This was precisely why Liu Rui had always tried to please Xie Yao.
Liu Rui’s flattery had clearly been ineffective. Xie Yao was deeply annoyed by his persistence, yet he remained oblivious. That was why she decided to play this trick on him.
After today, what face would Liu Rui have to keep pestering her?
“Xiao Rui, she’s just a stinky woman. What’s so great about being high level? Why should we even bother with her?” Tian Si sneered beside him, looking at Xie Yao with jealousy. Compared to Xie Yao in terms of wealth, background, appearance, and demeanor, she was nothing.
Xie Yao simply smiled, choosing to ignore her. The best way to deal with such people was to pretend they didn’t exist. If they received attention, they would only become more obnoxious.
However, the way Tian Shu stared at her so openly made Xie Yao very uncomfortable.
“This woman has a great figure, quite attractive,” Tian Shu said to Liu Rui. He was already hatching some sinister thoughts. Since Liu Rui knew Xie Yao in real life…
Liu Rui was already extremely annoyed. The good impression he had built with Xie Yao was completely destroyed. Now these two people were adding to his troubles, making things worse.
Liu Rui glared angrily at Tian Si, but he had some fear toward Tian Shu.
Looking into the distance, Yaoyao saw Nie Yan approaching from afar.
“Yaoyao, I’m here. Did you need something?” Nie Yan looked at Yaoyao and the others beside her. When he saw Liu Rui ahead, his eyes narrowed sharply. It was actually Liu Rui!
He didn’t expect to meet his old rival here.
Liu Rui looked different from his real-life appearance, so he wasn’t immediately recognizable. However, in a past life, when Zhai Hao fought Liu Rui in the game, Nie Yan had been there a few times. Therefore, he could recognize Liu Rui.
Even if Liu Rui turned to ashes, Nie Yan would still recognize him!
How did this guy end up here? And why was Yaoyao with Liu Rui? Did they know each other? Nie Yan felt puzzled. Past memories surfaced in his mind. Looking at Yaoyao’s back, the images of Yaoyao and Xie Yao overlapped. Could it be that Yaoyao was actually Xie Yao?
Nie Yan was startled by his own thoughts. He carefully recalled his experiences with Yaoyao.
He met Yaoyao through a friend. At that time, he thought Yaoyao wasn’t someone familiar, and the friend never mentioned anything about Yaoyao’s identity.
In the past, Yaoyao said she was from Longjiang, while Hua Hai was thousands of miles away. Therefore, they never considered meeting in real life. If Yaoyao was actually Xie Yao, why would she fabricate her identity?
Yaoyao and Xie Yao had somewhat similar figures, but after virtual processing, it was hard to tell exactly where they looked alike.
Nie Yan met Yaoyao in a virtual game after entering college following high school. By that time, he had already lost all contact with Xie Yao, except for occasionally attending class reunions where he could only secretly watch her from afar.
At that time, Nie Yan was depressed, decadent, and dissolute. Although Xie Yao had called him once, Nie Yan hung up after only a few words. He didn’t want to taint his goddess with his own filth, not wanting Xie Yao to see how much of a failure he had become. He wanted to preserve all memories of her in a beautiful place.
When he met Yaoyao in the game, her care was like sunlight in winter, bringing a little warmth to his life. However, Nie Yan’s heart was still only for Xie Yao. That time in a dungeon chamber, Nie Yan and Yaoyao had a relationship. Yaoyao’s perfect body made him fall deeply into it. That night became an unforgettable memory for Nie Yan. But if Xie Yao and Yaoyao were the same person…
Why would Xie Yao do that…
Nie Yan’s mind was in a mess.
He thought for a long time. He had no evidence to prove Yaoyao was Xie Yao. He could only try to confirm it later. He hesitated for a moment and then walked toward Yaoyao, Liu Rui, and the others.
Because of the virtual game’s facial alterations, Liu Rui shouldn’t recognize him.
Thus, a subtle relationship emerged. Nie Yan narrowed his eyes. Whether in reality or in the game, he would completely crush Liu Rui, ensuring he never rose again.
Hearing Nie Yan’s voice, Tian Shu and the others turned their heads, their gazes stunned.
Wasn’t that Nie Yan?
Who in Carol City hadn’t seen Nie Yan’s videos? Everyone could recognize Nie Yan! Tian Shu and the others were no exception.
Tian Shu and the others swallowed hard. Who was Nie Yan? In Carol City, Nie Yan’s name was equivalent to a supreme god. Even Tian Po, the leader of Triumph Empire, had to step aside!
F*ck, what a day! They even met such a legendary figure! Tian Shu and the others exchanged glances.
Nie Yan’s level was indeed only around 30-something, but did they have the capability to help him level up? That was a huge joke!
With just one move from Nie Yan’s equipment, especially his blazing Zennad Sword, they could all be taken down. Even if Nie Yan was only level 30-something, he was still invincible!
Before Nie Yan and Yaoyao arrived, the words spoken by Tian Shu and the others now seemed so ridiculous. Who was actually trash? It was them!
Liu Rui looked at Nie Yan with a confused expression. He didn’t expect the person Yaoyao mentioned, who was supposedly only level 30-something, to be Nie Yan, the person countless others admired.
“Why are we still here? Let’s go!” Tian Shu looked at Yaoyao and Nie Yan, saying. What was the point of staying here? To embarrass themselves? To take Yaoyao and Nie Yan leveling? Yaoyao was level 47 with full Divine Era gear, and Nie Yan was the guild leader of Bull Player Tribe!
Liu Rui felt defeated. He finally understood. This was Xie Yao telling him, “Give up completely!”
All of Liu Rui’s so-called excellence was trash! In a duel, he was defeated in one move by Nie Yan. In the game, he couldn’t even match Yaoyao herself. Everyone around Yaoyao was far superior to him!
Liu Rui’s heart was filled with gloom, a deep sense of defeat surging within him.
When Tian Shu and the others left, they did so rather shamefacedly.
Liu Rui glared at Nie Yan with resentment before leaving.
At this point, any words would be unnecessary.
Nie Yan was slightly surprised, puzzled as he asked, “Why did they all leave as soon as I arrived?”
He didn’t understand what had happened, still completely confused.
“A bunch of annoying people. It’s quieter now that they’re gone,” Xie Yao said. When she looked at Nie Yan, her face slightly flushed as she recalled their earlier video call, feeling shy and embarrassed.
Nie Yan nodded, watching Liu Rui’s retreating figure, his eyes flashing with a hint of murderous intent.
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