The River of Mara Hotel was brightly lit and bustling with people coming and going. There was a grand banquet being held there, attended by no fewer than five or six hundred guests.
This banquet was quite secretive; no one had announced the reason why so many people had gathered together.
In real life, these people came from all walks of life. There were chairmen of major conglomerates, small street vendors, government civil servants, corporate white-collar workers, and even some unemployed drifters. Yet, once gathered together, they paid no attention to each other’s identities, speaking loudly and mixing freely, each acting like close brothers. They did not call each other by their real names, but by their online nicknames.
If any devoted players were present, they would surely be astonished, because each of these people’s online names belonged to formidable characters in the game.
At the top few floors of The River of Mara, there were five or six hundred players seated at around thirty to forty tables. Wine glasses clinked and everyone was enjoying themselves immensely.
On both sides of the hall stood fifty or sixty waitresses in qipaos, their figures slender and graceful.
“Bad Guy, I heard you’re quite the Casanova in Faith, seducing several young girls. Yet you have such a thin skin, I couldn’t believe my eyes when that girl poured you water earlier and your face turned red,” the Kite teased from the side.
“Well… that’s different, that’s in the game,” the Undying Bad Guy awkwardly replied.
Everyone burst into laughter, surprised that even Bad Guy had such an amusing side.
“Nie Yan, the leader of Flame, is here!”
The venue of five or six hundred people erupted into excitement. They all stood up, faces glowing with enthusiasm. Even the waitresses couldn’t help but curiously peek. They were also players of Faith, naturally knowing Nie Yan’s name. Moreover, Nie Yan was the future son-in-law of the Xie family conglomerate.
Nie Yan wore a crisp suit that made him look sharp and heroic. On his arm was Xie Yao, her hair in an elegant bun, wearing a white evening gown that accentuated her perfect curves. Everyone in the hall couldn’t help but admire them, what a perfect couple!
“Nie Yan, you’re late, young man! You must be punished with a drink first, otherwise you owe it to everyone, right?” Cui Can Dao Guang stepped forward. His muscular build and confident strides made people exclaim in admiration. This man was indeed the top tank warrior of the Bull Man Tribe, living up to his reputation.
Hearing Cui Can Dao Guang’s words, everyone began to clamor.
Nie Yan’s gaze swept over the crowd. These guys were always troublemakers, but they were old comrades-in-arms who had fought alongside Nie Yan. Thus, there was no distance between them, and their words were straightforward.
“I was walking around downstairs, so I arrived late. This drink is well deserved. Bottoms up!” Nie Yan picked up a glass of wine from a nearby table and downed it in one gulp. What a refreshing moment!
Today was the most complete gathering ever. The Bull Man Tribe’s elite players were mostly present: Qi Zai, Shui Se, Sun, and others. Not only Bull Man Tribe, but also players from Holy Roman Empire, Holy Flame, Garam Temple, Ban Xing De Hu Li, Fa Lan, Ye Po Shen Gun, and others.
“Brother Nie Yan,” Sun approached, his face brimming with excitement.
Looking at Sun’s youthful expression, it was hard to imagine how fiercely he could fight in a PK. Nie Yan smiled and said, “Did you skip class to come here? You must study hard, understand? Don’t disgrace Bull Man Tribe!”
Sun was exasperated. Was skipping school really disgracing Bull Man Tribe?
Seeing Sun’s flustered expression, Xie Yao beside him couldn’t help but smile. Getting this little rascal to study well wouldn’t be easy!
“Who hasn’t come today?” Nie Yan looked around and smiled.
“Everyone’s here. This is the most complete gathering we’ve ever had,” said Qishi De Wang Ge from the side.
“Amazing! Didn’t expect so many people. Tonight, no one leaves until they’re drunk!” Nie Yan declared loudly.
As Nie Yan’s voice fell, the entire venue erupted into cheers.
“No one leaves until they’re drunk!”
One by one, the top elites of Bull Man Tribe came to toast Nie Yan. After dozens of rounds, even though Nie Yan had an amazing tolerance for alcohol, he was starting to feel a little tipsy.
The River of Mara remained brightly lit throughout the night.
No one could imagine that these five or six thousand people had changed the landscape of Faith, and also altered the world. In real life, they were just ordinary people, busy every day for their livelihoods. But with the stage of Faith, they all performed their unique legends, becoming revered figures among countless players.
Looking at this group of people, dressed differently and clashing with the atmosphere of The River of Mara, Nie Yan couldn’t help but recall a saying: the bigger the dream, the bigger the stage.
Thinking about his experiences since his rebirth, Nie Yan couldn’t help but thank heaven for giving him this opportunity, allowing him to have Xie Yao and meet such a great group of brothers. Life was no longer lonely!
Around five in the morning, after a night of celebration, many of them stayed in the hotel.
With Xie Yao’s support, Nie Yan walked into their room. Nie Yan, drunk and drowsy, looked down at Xie Yao’s delicate face. Xie Yao had also had a few drinks, her cheeks tinged with a rosy hue, appearing especially alluring.
“Xie Yao, thank you. The luckiest thing in my life was meeting you a long time ago. I thought I would die with regrets, but I never expected heaven would give me this chance,” Nie Yan spoke haltingly, completely drunk.
Xie Yao thought Nie Yan was referring to the previous shooting incident. Her eyes reddened slightly. At that time, hadn’t she also been filled with sorrow and confusion? Fortunately, everything had passed.
“Come with me, I want to take you somewhere,” Nie Yan said, pulling Xie Yao into the room. Beside the room were two gaming pods, prepared in advance by Nie Yan.
“So late, where are we going?” Xie Yao asked in confusion.
Nie Yan’s gaze fell on Xie Yao. Her tight white dress perfectly accentuated her curvy figure, making her look like a beautiful bride. Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, her eyes and eyebrows like a painting, exuding an indescribable charm, beauty beyond words.
“Into the game!” Nie Yan said. Looking at Xie Yao before him, a flood of memories surged forth, making Nie Yan’s heart unable to calm. Xie Yao felt a bit puzzled. Was Nie Yan planning to take her to a certain place in the game?
After entering the game, Nie Yan teleported with Xie Yao underground. He used a teleportation skill and soon appeared in a stone chamber. This was a sealed stone chamber, the exit door filled with traps. To get out, one must disarm the traps, but Nie Yan had already cracked everything here.
“Use the teleportation ring, target me as the coordinate, and teleport over,” Nie Yan said in the team chat.
A flash of white light, and Xie Yao appeared beside Nie Yan. She looked around, puzzled. Where was this place? Why had Nie Yan brought her here?
This underground chamber was very clean, spotless. The walls were covered with various beautiful murals, exuding a mysterious beauty.
As she was puzzled, she let out a startled cry when she felt Nie Yan’s strong arms wrap around her waist.
Their bodies touched, and she felt Nie Yan’s heavy breathing. Xie Yao’s heart raced. Could Nie Yan be thinking of doing something here?
This place was still too unfamiliar to Xie Yao. Could someone enter here?
Nie Yan, drunk, kept touching Xie Yao’s body. His right hand slipped into Xie Yao’s robe, feeling her smooth, fair skin. Xie Yao shivered all over.
Nie Yan was especially wild tonight. Xie Yao couldn’t help but close her eyes in shyness.
The holy robe gently fell, revealing a perfect, flawless body, like the most beautiful sculpture by God. Xie Yao’s eyes were slightly closed, her eyelashes gently trembling. Doing such a thing in the game for the first time, she felt as if she had returned to the very first time, filled with nervousness and a bit of anticipation.
Looking at Xie Yao before him, Nie Yan recalled his past life. Back then, Yaoyao had stood before him, holy like a goddess from heaven. After that, Yaoyao gradually left his world.
Nie Yan felt a slight tremble in his hands. This was not a dream. The past would not repeat itself again.
Nie Yan nibbled Xie Yao’s ear, a slight pain stirring in his heart, memories of the past breaking apart. He murmured passionately, “Tonight, you are Yaoyao.”
Hearing Nie Yan’s words, Xie Yao thought in confusion. Wasn’t Yaoyao herself? Wasn’t she Yaoyao?
Just as she thought this, Xie Yao felt Nie Yan’s strong, forceful entry. She couldn’t help but let out a moan.
A white light shone down, mingled with the scent of sweat and heavy breathing, the scene especially sensual and intimate.
Nie Yan’s experiences from two lifetimes seemed to overlap in this moment. The past life was just a dream; the present was the only reality.
[End of the Story]
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