âDo you feel pressured?â Si Fuqing asked.
âNot really,â Lin Jihuan shook her head. âIâm just going for the experience. I plan to attend Great Xia University.â
Si Fuqing nodded. âIâll be going there too.â
After chatting for a while and finishing their meal, Lin Jihuan said her goodbyes.
In Yaonian started cleaning up the dishes.
âWhat about Qingqingâs hand?â Ye Zhenmian asked worriedly. âSheâs a doctor, but doctors canât treat themselves. Can you talk to her? Convince her to hold off on the esports competition for nowâ¦â
In Yaonian placed the dishes in the sink. âAlright, Iâll talk to her. I had the same thought.â
Si Fuqing was in her bedroom, charging her gaming pod. Just as she was about to lie down, she heard a knock and turned around. âUncle?â
âQingqing, your aunt and I think you should rest for now. You can postpone the competition.â In Yaonianâs voice was firm. âYour hands are too important. Youâre a doctor.â
âI know,â Si Fuqing replied with a smile. âThatâs why Iâm planning to see my master and have him treat me.â
This time, her hand fractures were more severe than Qin Yusongâs injuries back then.
While daily activities werenât affected, it did hinder her ability to perform acupuncture and play games.
In Yaonian was surprised. âYour master?â
âYes, heâs in the Eternity Continent,â Si Fuqing said, opening the door of the gaming pod. âHe taught me my medical skills. This injury is a minor issue for him.â
âI see,â In Yaonian said seriously. âQingqing, be careful. If you encounter any danger, exit the game immediately.â
Si Fuqing had received two new gaming pods from Yu Xiheng, but In Yaonian had refused to log into âEternityâ again.
He was worried that those people were still playing the game. Even with a new login account, a personâs brainwave patterns remained constant.
Fingerprints, retinal scans, and facial features could all be forged, but brainwaves couldnât be.
Perhaps a Class-S psychic evolved being could forge brainwaves, but In Yaonian wasnât one of them. He feared being found by those people again, leading to another mishap.
So, the second gaming pod went to Ye Zhenmian.
Ye Zhenmian and Jiang Changning had many common interests, both learning cooking from the in-game chef NPCs.
âDonât worry, Uncle.â Si Fuqing gave an OK sign. âMy master may have a bad temper, but heâs quite skilled.â
Despite her reassurance, In Yaonian stayed by the gaming pod after Si Fuqing logged in, ready to assist in case of an emergency.
[Welcome, S009]
The familiar greeting sounded. Si Fuqing arrived at the login space, checked her initial outfit in the mirror, and then chose a lolita dress from her wardrobe.
The system prompt sounded.
[Appearance changed.]
[Current appearance: Paper Kite]
Si Fuqing whistled at the little girl in the mirror. The best part about immersive games was the ability to change appearances at will.
Today, she decided to play as a little girl.
She hadnât logged into âEternityâ in many years, yet the Eternity Continent seemed unchanged.
Based on the background, âEternityâ was a game with an ancient, fantasy theme.
It had exotic flora and fauna, various magical beasts and insects, and a unique cultivation system.
Players could cultivate within the game to enhance their abilities.
Si Fuqing headed to Ghost Valley, guided by her memories.
She wondered if the old man was in Ghost Valley today.
The old man had an unpredictable schedule, and sometimes she couldnât find him.
Before reaching Ghost Valley, she was intercepted by four men wielding knives.
âHey, little girl, this is no place for you,â the leader sneered. âDo you know what this place is? Ghost Valley! Anyone who enters dies. With such delicate skin, youâll become nothing but bones!â
The other three men surrounded her with malicious intent.
This little girl seemed quite appealing, and they thought eating her would enhance their powers.
Si Fuqing stepped back, narrowing her eyes as her data panel displayed the NPCsâ information.
[Name: Bandit A]
[Level: 120]
[Combat style: Melee]
[Skill: One Strike Kill]
[Danger level: High]
In the immersive world of âEternity,â players were often the weakest group.
Messing with one of the top ten villainous NPCs? Dead.
Entering some forbidden area accidentally? Also dead.