In the afternoon, the gloomy sky turned sunny.
Just after lunch, Feng Bujue knocked on the door of his landlord, Auntie Liu's house with a bunch of things.
Although Brother Jue was a maverick, he knew the ways of the world. When he was needed to do something, he knew how to adjust his words and actions.
That day, he brought a bunch of gifts to Auntie Liu's house and had a chat with the old couple.
The things he bought were not expensive, but they were not cheap either.
This was the way of giving gifts. If it was expensive, people would not accept it. If it was cheap, you would not be able to take it out. It was not easy to know the exact scale, but … Feng Bujue had a good grasp of it.
He did not stay in the house for long. In the time it took to drink a cup of tea, he said what he needed to say in a few words. He thanked the two neighbors and the elders for taking care of him over the years. Then, he left.
So … What was he going to do?
Maybe some people had already thought that Feng Bujue was going to move.
The money he won from the Elegant Song and his own savings were enough for him to buy a good house in S City. So, he was going to stop renting.
Of course, it was not easy to move out. Not to mention that he had to choose what house to buy. Even if he bought it, he had to wait for it to be renovated. After the renovation, he had to let it dry for half a year. Optimistically, he would have to wait until the second half of next year before he could officially move out.
However, since he had a plan, he still needed to tell Auntie Liu and her husband first. It would be convenient for them to find their next house.
To make a long story short, he went out in the morning and went around. When he got home, it was already three or four o 'clock in the afternoon.
When he sat on the sofa, he let out a long breath.
"Phew … Although I had already noticed it, when I heard it from someone else, I still felt a little uncomfortable …" Feng Bujue looked at the ceiling and said to himself.
What he said was not anything else … It was about his "parents," or rather, his parents in this universe.
Obviously, he had already realized something before today.
With Feng Bujue's ability, it was too easy for him to find out if he was related to his parents by blood. He could do it when he was in elementary school.
However, he had never investigated and confirmed this matter.
This was because … from an emotional point of view, he wasn't willing to break the ice between them.
Feng Bujue was a person who rarely revealed his emotions, so he also cherished those hard-won intimate relationships in his life.
Compared to blood ties, Brother Jue preferred to believe in human nature.
Compared to a man he had never met before in a parallel universe, he was more willing to treat the couple who had raised him as his family.
However, when his two loved ones passed away, he did not show much sadness in front of others.
During that time, many people pointed fingers at him, thinking that his relationship with his parents was not harmonious, so he left home before he even graduated from high school. He even rejected his parents' financial support.
Only Wang Tanzhi and Bao Qing knew Feng Bujue's true thoughts …
Perhaps … at that time, Feng Bujue had already realized that the two ordinary people had to keep a distance from him so that they could live peacefully.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.
Now, after knowing some things about "karma," Feng Bujue finally understood the reason for his parents' death.
But now, he still wouldn't grieve.
Because long before our story began, he had already buried his sadness with a smile.
…
"Yo, everyone's here."
Evening, 11: 50 pm. In the game world, in Xiao Tan's conference room.
When Feng Bujue walked in, his eyes were still as lazy as a dead fish's, and there was still the ghost of a smile on his lips. If he did not say anything, no one would know what he had experienced that day, what he had learned, what he had thought, and what he had been burdened with.
Of course, he wouldn't say anything, because he was Feng Bujue.
When Ruo Yu saw her Brother Jue, her eyes were filled with joy, but she still replied coldly, "Aren't we waiting for you every time?"
"Brother Jue, that … I have something to ask you." When Xiao Tan saw Brother Jue this time, his expression was a little strange.
"You want to ask about the prizes, right?" Feng Bujue asked.
A while ago, Ruo Yu and Brother Jue were at loggerheads, so they didn't mention the prizes for S2. So, the prizes were left at Brother Jue's house.
After the two of them had reconciled, Ruo Yu found time to distribute the prizes that Woody had sent to Xiao Tan and the others. Today was the first time they had gathered together after receiving the prizes.
"Yeah …" Xiao Tan said, "No matter what, the prizes are too …"
"That's too outrageous!" Before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Ling, who was beside him, spoke up. "Leader, isn't that friend of yours called 'Woody' being a little too nosy?"
Naturally, Feng Bujue knew what kind of prize the couple had received. When he was doing the trade at Solomon's Song, he had purposely asked Woody about the prize.
According to the demon's words, "Hehehe … Don't worry, the Yin Yang Ring is a good thing. It has endless magical uses. I gave it to them because of my friendship with their grandfather. I wouldn't give it to ordinary people."
"He's not my friend," Feng Bujue said, shrugging. "But I think … the prizes don't have any malicious intentions."
"Well …" Xiao Tan said, "Actually, I did plan to buy a wedding ring recently, but at this time, I got a pair of strange rings from a stranger. I feel …"
"… I feel like he's being a bit of a busybody," Xiao Ling finished his sentence.
"Is that so?" Brother Jue mumbled. "I don't think that's a bad idea. After all, with your rich family background, I'm sure you won't buy a ready-made ring. I'm eighty percent sure you want to order two unique and extremely expensive things. Now, someone gave you a pair of magic treasures, which are completely unique and priceless. It will save you a lot of trouble. "
"Have you started to study the material of cultivation recently? Magic treasures? " Hearing these words, An Yueqin, who didn't know the truth, took the opportunity to ridicule Brother Jue. "By the way … Your deadline for this round of manuscripts is coming. You should know it in your heart. If you can't hand it in by then …"
The editor hadn't urged Brother Jue to hand over his manuscripts for a long time, mainly because of the matter between Brother Jue and Ruo Yu. But now, there was no such problem …
"Calm down … I … know it." Feng Bujue didn't say it because he was really busy these days. When he was free, he was not in the mood. When he was in the mood, he was not free. Unknowingly, he was close to death. To be honest, he didn't know if he could hand it in by then, but he still had a mysterious calmness …
"Oh, right!" A second later, when he saw An Yueqin's suspicious look, Brother Jue quickly changed the topic. "Didn't the company say that they wanted to use the competition to promote me? How's it going now? "
"Oh … about that." An Yueqin replied unhurriedly, "The effect is quite remarkable. In the past month, the sales of your new book have increased, and your old book has been reprinted. Next quarter's royalties are worth looking forward to."
"Haha … This is all thanks to the director … Oh, no … Editor's training." Feng Bujue laughed and smoothly diverted the topic from "magic treasures" and "manuscripts".
In this way, everyone ate, drank, and chatted for nearly half an hour.
They also complained about each other's prizes …
Except for Xiao Tan and Xiao Ling's rings, everyone else received magic treasures.
An Yueqin received a "limited edition laptop exclusive to the Dream Company". That was what she said to the public … but in fact, it was a special hardware device for the "Scribe".
An Yueqin still didn't know that she was actually a descendant of the "Scribe" family and had the mission of writing the "Apocalypse".
Of course, this was not a particularly dangerous mission. On the contrary, the "Scribe" could be said to be the safest group of people in the world because they were directly protected by "God". Since ancient times, what they had to do was to record what they saw, heard, and experienced on stone slabs, bamboo slips, and paper …
Their mission hadn't changed, but the media used to record things had been constantly upgraded. Therefore, in this day and age, the "Scribe" also used hard disks …
At this point, everyone probably understood why Miss An, Feng Bujue, Wang Tanzhi, Li Ruo Yu, and Gu Xiao Ling's lives intersected with each other. It was fate itself … For many years to come, she would play the role of a "witness" and record a lot of things.
Next, let's talk about the prize Ruo Yu received …
She received a Rubik's Cube. Its meaning was unknown, but Ruo Yu could feel that it was something extraordinary. Just in case, she sent it to Gu Chen's grandfather. Jiu Ke was currently studying it.
Finally, it was Feng Bujue's turn …
Putting aside the various transactions and bets between him and Woody, he also received a prize.
Brother Jue received … a book.
It was a black and very thick book.
The cover of the book was hard. From the outside, no matter if it was the top, bottom, left, right, or side cover … there was not a single word. After opening it, it was all white paper.
This was a blank book that couldn't even be distinguished from the front and back.
When Feng Bujue received this "Wordless Heavenly Book", he didn't study it yet. He didn't know how to study it … he just placed it on the bookshelf at home.
At first, he didn't have a clue. However, this morning, after listening to Woody talk about the "effect" of the "Truth's Aberration" ability, Brother Jue seemed to have a little idea of how to use this book.
In the evening, he tried using it at home, but … he didn't get any reaction.
Thinking about it, his ability level wasn't high enough. He would probably have to train it to the "Parallel" level first.
… …
If there was a book, it would be long. If there wasn't a book, it would be short.
More than half an hour passed by quickly …
That night, the five from Underworld Frontline would form a team for the first time since the new update was released. Unquestionably, they were going to explore the Team Survival Mode.
Therefore, after some discussion, they all returned to their log-in spaces. They were ready and waiting for Brother Jue to join the team.
"Feng Bujue, Level 50
"Rain Like Rain, Level 50
"Wang Tanzhi, Level 50
[Laughing Soul, Level 50]
"Flower on the Rock, Level 50
"Please select the game mode that your team wishes to join.
"You have selected Team Survival Mode (Nightmare), please confirm."
Even though this was the first scenario that night, Brother Jue did not hesitate to choose Nightmare mode. After all, the team's ability was there, so there was no need to be afraid.
"Your team is joining Team Survival Mode (Nightmare). The number of team members has been randomized: six.
"Your team has joined the queue. Currently searching for other players or teams.
"Matching complete. Coordinating nerve connection. Generating scenario …
"Downloading, please wait a moment."
At that moment, everyone's vision darkened. The game menu could not be opened, and there was a sense of weightlessness.
This meant that the teleportation had begun.
"Welcome to … Thriller Paradise." The hoarse voice, the eerie tone, and the perfect opening gave off a creepy feeling.
[Download complete. You are currently in Team Survival Mode (Nightmare).]
"This mode provides a scenario introduction, and there is a chance of triggering hidden side quests and special worldbuilding.
"Reward for clearing the scenario: Gain eighty percent extra EXP from clearing the scenario.
"Playing the scenario introduction soon. The game will start immediately after that."
After the release of the new update, the level limit had increased again. Therefore, when the reward for clearing the scenario was generated, the chance of getting EXP had greatly increased as well.
"It was a summer evening."
The narration started, and so did the introductory cinematic.
Once the image appeared, a rather small classroom appeared before everyone's eyes.
Under the illumination of an old fluorescent tube, the mottled walls, the old desks and chairs, the dust-covered windows, and the huge storage cabinets that had been corroded and rusted, flashed through the lens one by one.
It looked like this space that was filled with an oppressive and strange atmosphere was the starting point of this journey.
"I took the class monitor's letter and returned to my hometown, to the primary school classroom in my childhood memory."
The narration continued …
"I arrived at the classroom half an hour earlier than the promised time. Not long after that, the other students started to show up.
"Even though we haven't seen each other for many years, no one has changed much."
The narration paused for a few seconds at this point. At the same time, the camera continued to spin around the classroom as if helping the players observe their surroundings.
"The promised time has passed, but the class monitor still hasn't shown up.
"The sky darkened, and the sun seemed to have set earlier than usual. It's not even 6 pm, but it's so dark outside the window that you can't even see your own fingers.
"Just as everyone was discussing whether to return or not, suddenly, someone screamed!
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