Chapter 46: Living Together, A Friendly Embrace

The stunning girl in the white dress, named Xiaoyu, was puzzled by the man’s approach but answered out of courtesy, “That’s me. And who are you?”

Hua Tian wanted to make a guess, though he didn’t really think she was the legendary gamer priestess. Yet, to his own surprise, he was right. “My name is Hua Tian. In the game, I go by the name Berserk Slayer!”

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyu’s forehead seemed to ignite with a hidden flame that finally burst forth. Well, well, I’ve finally found you.

“So it’s you—the one who wanted to see what I look like after dying, and even wanted to show me the game’s highest sights. Wait till I get my hands on you.”

Without a care for her image as the school’s goddess, Xiaoyu balled her petite fists and ran up to punch him square in the face. Hua Tian dodged left and right, spotted the open door, and slipped inside. Xiaoyu chased after him relentlessly, her anger propelling her at lightning speed. Hua Tian, unfamiliar with the house, wandered aimlessly, while Xiaoyu, fueled by fury, quickly caught up. Suddenly, she leapt up and clung tightly to his back, pounding him a few more times before nearly slipping off. Instinctively, she locked her legs around his waist…

Up in the air, Hua Jie watched this chase unfold and thought, Is this girl trying to mate? But no, this isn’t how humans usually do it; I recall they’re face to face…

The thunderous running downstairs puzzled someone eating in a second-floor room. Curious about what Xiaoyu was up to, she went downstairs.

“Xiaoyu, what are you doing?” asked Liu Xin. Hearing her, Xiaoyu calmed down and realized she was sprawled across another man’s back, awkwardly piggyback style. It felt far too suggestive. She quickly got down and stood aside, flustered. “Sister Xin, it’s not what you think, I swear!”

“Oh? Sister Xin, come give me a hug!” Hua Tian called out to the other tall, stunning beauty, requesting an embrace.

Liu Xin eyed his solid physique. If he really did hug her, not knowing him, she’d probably faint in his arms—and then both she and Xiaoyu would be goners.

“No way, don’t you move! And who are you, anyway? I’m calling the police.”

Suddenly, Xiaoyu hurried to her and tugged at her sleeve. “He’s Berserk Slayer. His real name is Hua Tian!”

“Ohhh, so you’re Berserk Slayer! Well, with your build, I should have guessed. No wonder sweet Xiaoyu, usually so gentle, would punch you.”

“Why aren’t you two online today?” Hua Tian asked.

“Didn’t you check the time? It’s lunch break. I sent Xiaoyu to the school convenience store for snacks. By the way, what do you want for lunch?”

“I already ate. Is there a parking space here?”

“Yes, in the villa’s courtyard. Just don’t block the walkway.”

After she spoke, Hua Tian dashed out to the school gate, drove his car in, and parked.

“Well, look at you! Driving a million-yuan pickup. Are you a big boss now?” Liu Xin teased.

“It’s not mine. Captain Han gave it to me.”

“Still impressive. She’s never given anyone a gift before,” Liu Xin said with a mysterious smile.

“Why do both you and she say it’s her first time?”

After he spoke, Hua Tian realized his words might be a bit inappropriate toward women. But Liu Xin didn’t seem to care.

“If you only knew, Sister Han Qianyun has never invited a man to dinner before. You’re her first.”

“Dinner? How did you know that?”

“You two must’ve been in a hurry last time and sent a message in our group chat. Only team leaders and vice-captains can post freely there, so we all saw it but said nothing. The three of us live together and keep an eye on the group. Later, Han Qianyun realized something was off and told us to leave that group quietly. We started a new one. Basically, we all know you’ve had dinner with her.”

“Haha, so that’s it! Never mind, let’s play.”

He returned to the plush sofa, watching the two beauties eat lunch, and wondered where Brother Wei had gone. “He had something to do at home, he’ll be back tonight!” Uncomfortable just sitting there, Hua Tian wandered around the villa, found a long-unused room, sat down, and logged in.

In-game, Hua Tian prepared to practice his skills.

He took a closer look at his supreme skills, realizing there were a hundred thousand levels in total, each with millions of stages. Combining stages and levels made for a trillion in all; for now, it was best not to think too far ahead. Even the basics—the eighteen martial arts—he’d only reached level 3. Beyond that were another hundred arts… Ha!

Player name: Berserk Slayer
Level: 35 (Intermediate)
Class: Berserk Shieldbearer (Maxed at beginner and intermediate)
Stats: Strength 204, Speed 204, Defense 204, HP 612, Attack 204
Skills: Shaking the Heavens (Void level 5), Devouring Sky Fist (Void level 5), Lucky Meteor (Void passive level 4), Command (Weapon Enhancement), Blood Claw (Weapon Enhancement), Devour (Weapon Skill), Conversion (Weapon Skill), Battle Ashes (Weapon Skill), Magic Slash (Weapon Skill), Divine Explosion Dance (Weapon Skill), Imitation (Weapon Skill), No One Behind (Equipment Skill), Guard (Equipment Skill), Ignore (Equipment Skill)

Techniques: Corpse Hunter Fist (Level 10), Phantom Wave Supreme Technique (Level 3)
Equipment: Phantom Wave Will (Void set), Wave Commander (Void weapon)
Team: Han Crown Squad (Vice Captain), Han Crown City (Deputy City Lord)
Team Coins: 1,691,285,748 (1.7 billion)
Gold: 69
Command Skills: Wild Monsters: 100; Bound Pet: Poison Dragon (Hua Jie)
At level one, each gives +18 to all stats. First Martial Art stage only at level three… Might as well train. So, in the vice captain’s training room, he practiced relentlessly.

After nightfall, Hua Tian logged off the game and realized he didn’t know where to sleep.

“Sister Xin, where should I sleep?”

“You—you sleep on the sofa,” Xiaoyu huffed, still annoyed.

At the villa’s west gate, Liu Wei had just returned and overheard Xiaoyu. Who’s sleeping on the sofa? He glanced over to see a burly man in a blue vest on the west sofa, with two women on the east sofa.

Recognizing him, Liu Wei approached. “And you are? Hua Tian, what brings you here today?”

Hua Tian, seeing the unfamiliar face but no reaction from the two women, figured it must be Brother Wei. “Brother Wei, your energy is impressive!” Hua Tian remarked, looking around the villa—one man, two women.

“Haha, nothing compared to you! Come, let’s have a drink. When you make it big, don’t forget your little brother here. You two, bring out the food and wine! Tonight we drink till we drop!”

The two men sat face to face, feasting on both vegetarian and meat dishes, occasionally clinking their wine glasses. The two women ate more lightly and, after finishing, sat by to watch some shows.