Chapter 38 - You want to live with me?

Gu Liuyun quickly stepped forward to look at the computer, and once he saw it clearly, he breathed a sigh of relief. The screen displayed the “Nine Realms” forum he had left open earlier, and Su Xiaoyue and Su Wanyan were checking out the recently released game update details.

Crisis averted, and Gu Liuyun joined them to view the content on the webpage.

“Nine Realms Update Details”:

This update is scheduled from August 6, 2030, 8:00 AM, to August 7, 2030, 8:00 AM. Due to a page update, you won’t be able to log in during the maintenance period.

After this update, the first chapter, “Nine Realms, the Talents Conquer the Front,” will be officially released, along with related NPC characters and mainline tasks. Players can explore how to trigger these in the game.

Following the update, the “Town” gameplay will be introduced, allowing players to explore major cities and towns freely. Further gameplay details can be discovered in-game.

The update also introduces the “Secret Realm” gameplay, where players can explore these realms solo or in teams to earn rich rewards. You can access the primary secret realms through the secret realm teleportation arrays in major towns, while special secret realms require personal exploration.

Leaderboards for various achievements will be officially opened after this update. Players are encouraged to check them out, aim high, and make their mark in the game’s history.

The friend system will be introduced, allowing players to add others as friends by purchasing “Communication Lingyu” in the game and communicating over long distances.

After the update, the player alliance system will be available. Players can use the “Alliance Token” to register and create player alliances in the main city or sect, offering additional benefits.

“Wow, there are so many updates this time, but I wonder what this ‘secret realm’ is all about,” Su Xiaoyue said, looking slightly puzzled after reading the details.

“It’s similar to dungeons in traditional online games, but with more diverse and rich content, rather than the usual routine of fighting bosses and looting corpses,” Gu Liuyun explained.

“Really? How do you know all this?” Su Xiaoyue asked curiously.

“I’ve been through a secret realm during a mission, so I know what it’s like,” Gu Liuyun calmly replied.

“I see,” Su Xiaoyue nodded, then turned to Gu Liuyun and Su Wanyan, saying, “After we enter the game, we should buy the messenger spirit jade to add friends. We couldn’t chat in the game before.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Liuyun turned to Su Wanyan and asked, “Sister Wanyan, are you also playing Nine Realms?”

Su Wanyan nodded, and Su Xiaoyue gave him a playful look, saying, “Of course, my sister is playing, and she even plans to establish a game guild!”

“A game guild?” Gu Liuyun was surprised by this unexpected revelation.

Su Wanyan glanced at Su Xiaoyue, seemingly blaming her for being too talkative, and then explained to Gu Liuyun, “The game ‘Nine Realms’ holds great potential for business opportunities in the future. Naturally, I have this idea.”

Gu Liuyun nodded. Of course, he was aware of this, but judging by Su Wanyan’s demeanor, it appeared there was more to it. However, she seemed unwilling to discuss it further, so he chose not to press the matter.

He glanced at the time and realized it was already past 11 o’clock. He inquired, “What would you like for lunch? I’ll treat you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xiaoyue suddenly stood up and declared, “No way! Today, it’s agreed that I’m going to cook!”@@novelbin@@

Gu Liuyun’s mouth twitched, and he remarked, “I’ll pass. Does your sister dare to eat the food you cook?”

Su Xiaoyue immediately turned to Su Wanyan and inquired with a stern look.

Su Wanyan, with a wry smile, said, “Let her try it. She says she’s been learning for a while; it should be somewhat edible by now.”

Gu Liuyun had no choice but to agree.

“Haha, just wait and see my culinary skills!”

Su Xiaoyue cheered and rushed into the kitchen. Half an hour later, Gu Liuyun and Su Wanyan exchanged glances at the dark, unappetizing dish on their plates.

“Sister Wanyan, are you sure she can make something even remotely edible?”

“I’m… not sure.”

“Shall we go out to eat then?”

“Alright.”

…

Another hour later, they found themselves in a nearby restaurant.

Su Xiaoyue mumbled while facing the delectable food in front of her, “Why is it that when I make the same dish, braised pork, it turns out black? What am I doing wrong?”

Gu Liuyun chuckled. Though she was quite a beauty, her cooking skills were hard to swallow. Of course, this was because Su Xiaoyue had never ventured into the kitchen. After all, the Su family was wealthy, and Su Xiaoyue, as the family’s young lady, had never learned to cook.

After the meal, Gu Liuyun inquired about their plans. They could rest or go somewhere for a stroll.

“Plans? We’re going to buy a gaming cabin,” Su Xiaoyue declared without hesitation.

“A gaming cabin?” Gu Liuyun was quite perplexed.

“Yes, we’ll be staying with you for a while, and we can’t play games without a gaming cabin,” Su Xiaoyue said matter-of-factly.

“Wait a minute… You two? With me? Staying for a while?”