Chapter 954: Chapter 954 - 436: Landlord Arc: Blood Rain (Part 3)

She hoped that days like this could last forever.

If she could find her elder brother... that would be even better...

...

Diao Han Mountain, mountain peak.

A handsome man dressed in blue gazed into the distance.

Before him lay a series of connected mountain ranges, known as Jiujie Mountain.

Jiujie Mountain, also known as the Chain Jiujie Peaks, has nine peaks, each higher than the last. Only upon reaching the ninth peak can one truly be said to have crossed the mountain.

And beyond Jiujie Mountain, the place named Tianyuan Town is not far away.

"..."

With a leap, this person did not descend the mountain via the path but jumped straight down from the summit!

Whoosh—

Rushed wind sounds echoed in the man’s ears as he rapidly plummeted!

Accompanied by his posture adjustments...

Step.

A gentle sound.

Both feet landed firmly.

So light was the movement that not a single sound was made.

With his pace quickening, the man resumed his journey.

His speed was astonishing, weaving through the forest effortlessly, even leaving the demons unable to react.

Like a gentle blue breeze, he swept through the forest without any demon sensing even a hint of anomaly.

And before him, Jiujie Mountain was drawing increasingly closer.

...

In reality.

Fang Yu opened his eyes.

Unexpectedly, it was also raining in reality at this moment.

The sound of the rain, echoing in Fang Yu’s ears, made him a little restless.

The dim room prompted Fang Yu to instinctively turn on the light. After staying on his bed for a while, he decided to go outside for some fresh air.

Just as he opened the door to leave, he looked up to see an unfamiliar woman maintaining her posture of knocking, frozen at his doorstep.

"Hello, hello?"

"...Ah? Ah! Hello, hello!"

Fang Yu was a bit bewildered because he didn’t recognize the woman before him.

"I’m from across the hall. I moved in not long ago and have been wanting to introduce myself, but several times it seemed you weren’t home with the lights off... Oh, and I’m Chen Ya. ’Ya’ for elegance!"

So, it was her!

The new neighbor from across the hall!

Fang Yu recalled.

"Fang Yu." Fang Yu pointed to himself.

And then Chen Ya handed Fang Yu a box of cookies she had baked herself, mentioning to look out for one another in the future.

Fang Yu scratched his head, finding it odd to receive such enthusiasm from a stranger.

He accepted the gift, exchanged some pleasantries.

With a gentle click, Chen Ya closed her door and returned to her apartment, leaving Fang Yu to turn his head and notice Qi Xiaojin standing at the elevator, as if she’d been there for a while.

"Sister Jin?!"

Fang Yu immediately smiled, his face lighting up with joy.

"..."

Qi Xiaojin’s brows furrowed slightly.

She was on this floor not by coincidence.

She’d seen on the surveillance footage that Fang Yu had come out of his apartment and came down to find him.

Upon exiting the elevator, she witnessed the interaction between the two, experiencing an unexplainable feeling in her heart, though she quickly suppressed it.

"Fang Yu, was that... Miss Chen just now?"

"Yes, it was her, the new neighbor, quite enthusiastic."

Apparently not close.

Qi Xiaojin felt a bit relieved, jokingly said: "On a rainy day, do you have a blanket drying on the rooftop too?"

"No, I’m just out for some air."

Qi Xiaojin was moved.

"Did you encounter something?"

"Just some matters in the game, minor issues."

Instinctively, Fang Yu blurted out.

Immediately after, Fang Yu paused.

He realized something.

That is... the game, it’s just a game.

Lately, he had been too immersed.

It’s all just data.

The only thing truly valuable is money! Earning money from the game and thus enhancing my real-life finances, that’s what I should be doing.

Can’t take risks...

My character in the game is my greatest asset, the key to earning big, living a good life, a comfortable life, everything!

Whoosh!

The sound of rain outside the hall became louder and louder.

"By the way, Sister Jin, why have you come to check on me?"

Qi Xiaojin chuckled: "I sent you a message earlier, your replies seemed strange, I was a bit worried and came over to see, and by chance, you happened to step out."

Fang Yu’s old face flushed.

He was engrossed in the game outdoors then, only offline for a brief moment before rushing back online, so no time for chatting, but now it’s alright.

"My bad, next time I’ll treat Sister Jin to dinner to apologize."

Qi Xiaojin blinked: "Last time’s Western food was..."

With Sister Jin’s sister’s car accident, the Western food arrangement had naturally been postponed.

"We’ll combine it! I’ll spend a little more this time, and guarantee to treat Sister Jin to a feast!"

"Hahaha! It’s settled then!"

"Indeed!"

The air was mixed with the distinctive smell of rain.

The damp sensation bore a kind of similarity yet difference to the experience in the game.

This might be the boundary between reality and fantasy.

Ultimately, I must consider my future, how long the game will remain popular, and how much money I can earn from it, how to develop the future...

Fang Yu took a deep breath, gazing at the distant skyscrapers, a decision gradually formed in his heart.

Withdraw!

Leave Tianyuan Town, keeping clear of this land filled with trouble, securely preserving the account, the character, everything accumulated.

With these, I can earn money continuously! Live a good life!

Of course, I must bring Ding Hui and my second sister, and... Green Demon!

Either persuade Green Demon or use force, knock Green Demon out, and bring him away.

Alternatively, let the demon forces dominate Tianyuan Town to ensure Green Demon’s safety.

Anyway, once I leave Tianyuan Town, who cares what floods may come! As long as those around me are safe.

"Sister Jin, I’m heading back to the game to continue my fight."