CHAPTER 3: CHAPTER 3: FIRST GAME ENDED, DOZENS OF MOONS

[You found the phone number for the Xuan Country Embassy in Chao Li Country, and through communication, you received a certain response. They said they would send personnel to help, who would arrive within a day at most.]

Lin Qianxuan saw this message and smiled.

Most of the time, countries are always trustworthy.

This is a conclusion he has summarized from growing up receiving national assistance.

Of course, it’s limited to the Xuan Country where he lives.

[Lin Qianxuan (smiling): The embassy is already aware of this, and they’ll soon send someone to Xugu City. Then you can return to Xuan Country.]

[Chen Long’Er (joy): Thank you....]

The progress of the strategy didn’t increase; it seems the affection level is already at a peak.

Lin Qianxuan thought for a moment and felt it was time to continue pushing the plot forward.

The timeline should change now.

Waiting in the alley with Chen Long’Er is definitely not an option, but where to go?

He’s unfamiliar with the place, so should he take her shopping?

Stop joking, Chen Long’Er is currently being pursued, she might encounter the antagonists.

Although encounter might be necessary, it’s better to avoid it if possible now.

"Forget it, let’s rely on AI’s astonishing wisdom!" Lin Qianxuan shook his head.

(Using astonishing wisdom to think about where to take Chen Long’Er to avoid pursuit.)

[Your astonishing wisdom tells you to return to the temporary residence hotel and wait.]

Lin Qianxuan frowned slightly, feeling that this option seemed wrong, but at the moment, there didn’t seem to be a better choice.

Should he report to the Chao Li Country police station?

After some thought, Lin Qianxuan decided to trust the AI’s astonishing wisdom.

Either way, it’s just a trial and error. If it doesn’t work....

He glanced at the upper right corner at the [Destiny Restart] option.

That’s probably a restart option.

If he chooses incorrectly, he can simply restart.

(Taking Chen Long’Er back to the temporary residence hotel to rest and wait.)

After entering the command, the scene changed. Chen Long’Er put on the game protagonist’s jacket and followed him out of the alley, arriving at a hotel with signage in Chao Li Country’s language.

Finally, they appeared in a business guest room.

[You took Chen Long’Er back to the hotel.]

[Lin Qianxuan: Why don’t you take a shower and rest a bit? I think you must be quite exhausted during this time.]

[Chen Long’Er (grateful): Thank you.]

[Lin Qianxuan (smiling): No need, we’re compatriots, helping each other is what we should do.]

Lin Qianxuan deeply understands the rhythm of building goodwill. According to the background story, Chen Long’Er came all the way from Ni Country to here. Even the nearest sea is six hundred kilometers away, and though it’s unclear how she swam here, she’s undoubtedly in a tense state that needs timely relaxation.

Letting her rest a bit and relax her mind will allow him to access her inner world, where she can narrate her story, obtaining information while the affection level skyrockets?

Hmm, he definitely doesn’t want to see her bathing...

(Preparing clothes and other items for Chen Long’Er to take a bath.)

[You considerately called the hotel staff to bring a set of large women’s clothing for Chen Long’Er to change into after her bath.]

The background scene changed, and Chen Long’Er changed into a casual outfit from Chao Li Country.

Her figure is perfect, with an almond-shaped face, big eyes, a slightly shy expression, slightly damp long hair, a well-proportioned figure... Of course, these aren’t very important.

Lin Qianxuan mainly appreciates her crystal-like horns, purple scales on her neck, sharp claws, and that thick tail behind her.

Artwork!

The AI’s stunning pictures really are top-notch. It truly understands what people like!!

Data can’t lie.

Screenshot, save.

[Lin Qianxuan (appreciating): You look really good.]

[Chen Long’Er (shy): Thank you...]

[Lin Qianxuan (approaching): Let me dry your hair for you!]

(Picking up the hairdryer to help Chen Long’Er dry her hair.)

[Chen Long’Er (waving her hand): No need to trouble yourself!]

[Chen Long’Er declined your assistance, shaking her head lightly as water droplets merged from the damp strands into a water orb she held in her hand.]

In the scene, Chen Long’Er held a water orb in her right hand, which surprised Lin Qianxuan.

"Oh right, she is a dragon after all, where would a dragon be unable to play with water?" Lin Qianxuan suddenly realized.

[Lin Qianxuan (sighing): You’re really impressive; I can’t do these things. Why don’t you go rest on the bed? I’ll keep watch and notify you if anything happens.]

[Chen Long’Er (nodding): Thank you, I’m truly grateful...]

[Although she has Dragon Bloodline, Chen Long’Er has only just awakened, and after a long journey, she is now quite exhausted, falling asleep on the bed shortly afterwards...]

The background switched to a beautiful scene of Chen Long’Er asleep.

Lin Qianxuan couldn’t help but take another screenshot, deciding to use it as desktop later on.

After capturing the screenshot, he continued advancing the plot.

(Playing with the phone while waiting for Chen Long’Er to wake up.)

[You idly played on your phone, with a few messages from friends coming in that you responded to casually. Suddenly, you heard a knock at the door before it was opened directly by several men in black suits, causing Chen Long’Er to wake up.]

In an instant, the background changed, as five men dressed in black wielding guns entered the not-so-large room, with the game protagonist and Chen Long’Er leaning against each other, confronting them.

Only then did Lin Qianxuan see the game protagonist’s face. How should I say, it’s a very standard face, somewhat resembling his own.

Speaking of which, does he look a bit too ordinary?

But it’s not unpleasant, after all, it’s just "plain and ordinary."

[Iwakami Shuhei (eyeing Chen Long’Er): Target confirmed, Subject 146.]

[After confirming the target, they opted to shoot directly. Chen Long’Er grabbed you and tackled you aside, avoiding the bullet, which hit Chen Long’Er but was blocked by her Scale Armor, leaving her unharmed.]

"Bang~!"

With the sound of a gunshot, a bullet flashed across the screen, followed by a scene of Chen Long’Er tackling the game’s character.

The bullet landed behind her and was bounced off directly, leaving only a hole in her clothes.

"Bulletproof, that’s pretty tough! So why run? Can’t we counterattack? Are the game characters sharing talent too? Can they fight?" Lin Qianxuan asked, puzzled.

[Chen Long’Er (nervously): Are you okay?]

[Lin Qianxuan (with a reassuring look): I’m fine, let’s take them down together.]

[Chen Long’Er (nodding): Okay!]

(Facing the enemy together with Chen Long’Er.)

[You chose to confront these people with Chen Long’Er.]

[Through the String of Destiny, you shared part of Chen Long’Er’s Dragon Bloodline, greatly enhancing your physique. Along with the movement speed boost from the Sound Talisman, you became incredibly agile, able to easily dodge attacks. In the chaos, you were hit by a bullet. Your skin subtly revealed a layer of scale armor; the bullet only pierced the skin, leaving a slight graze...]

"Bang bang bang~!"

Gunshots echoed, the background scene flashed rapidly like a PPT, as the game character and Chen Long’Er maneuvered quickly in the room. Chen Long’Er went directly into berserk mode, blocking bullets and rushing forward quickly, with a swipe of her claws, immediately taking down an enemy.

The game character slightly utilized some tools, throwing out items like the bedside cabinet. Quickly, the game character approached a person, smashing a table lamp onto their head, causing it to collapse and brain matter to splatter.

Lin Qianxuan was stunned to see this scene.

These days, blood has turned green, yet this AI dares to be so realistic?

Soon, the game character defeated one, and Chen Long’Er took down two.

Literally.

The game character also sustained two gunshot wounds, but they didn’t seem to affect much.

Lin Qianxuan had a rough idea, it was due to sharing Chen Long’Er’s talent.

Chen Long’Er could withstand handgun bullets with no damage, and the game character’s connection to Chen Long’Er through the String of Destiny was at forty percent, meaning maybe they had about forty percent of Chen Long’Er’s strength?

Hmm, considering the movement speed boost, their combat power should feel even stronger.

[You and Chen Long’Er quickly killed three enemies, but another figure appeared there, raising a hand from afar, sending you flying, and Chen Long’Er was restrained by an invisible force.]

A man with slicked-back hair and a white suit appeared at the door, suddenly raising his hand, a white translucent energy wave in the scene hit the game character, as Chen Long’Er planned to attack, he waved again, and the white energy turned into ribbon-like material, binding her.

"Dammit, an elite enemy!"

[Tojo Seifu (looking at Chen Long’Er with distaste): Livestock must have its awareness, do you know how much trouble your escape caused us?]

[Chen Long’Er (struggling hard): Pfft!]

In the scene, Chen Long’Er spat at Tojo Seifu, but it was blocked mid-air by an invisible stream.

At this moment, the dialog box floated into view again.

"My turn now?"

Lin Qianxuan frowned slightly, what should he do?

Fight?

Doesn’t seem like he can win.

Then show the background?

[Lin Qianxuan (standing up): I’m from Xuan Country, you’d better let her go.]

In the scene, Tojo Seifu looked at the standing Lin Qianxuan.

[Tojo Seifu (apprehensive): Xuan Country person? Trouble is piling up!!]

[Knowing you are from Xuan Country, Tojo Seifu felt somewhat troubled but decided to kill witnesses.]

"Whoosh~!"

In the scene, the white translucent stream turned into a long spike, flying directly at the game character’s head.

"Spoosh~!"

The invisible stream pierced through his head, the final image frozen on Chen Long’Er’s face, filled with despair and agony.

[String of Destiny snapped, Destiny Restart in progress... Restart successful!]

[Tip: Destiny Restart is not unlimited, please players take each play seriously.]

In an instant, everything returned to the initial alley scene outside.

Lin Qianxuan glanced at the top-right corner’s [Destiny Restart] button, now showing a number [9].

So the game can be replayed nine more times?

"Can’t you restart infinitely?" Lin Qianxuan muttered, frowning.

This halted his plan to continue playing.

He had been playing all day and was somewhat tired, his mind still somewhat dazed. Continuing to play might not lead to good decisions.

But what the heck is with the limited replay count?

Beta version?

Where did Old Six get this game?

This quality is way ahead of similar competitors!

Lin Qianxuan pondered, temporarily closing the game, stretching, picking up his phone, ready to go downstairs for a late-night snack.

After leaving his small room and opening the door, Lin Qianxuan found himself on the street.

It was already eleven at night, but Cai County’s night market was just starting.

Under the bright moonlight, the night didn’t seem dark, instead appearing like incandescent lights indoors.

Lin Qianxuan looked up, several dozen round moons in the sky appeared very striking.

"A few more added?"

His expression appeared a bit odd.

Originally, the sky had only one moon, but in recent years, more moons began appearing one after another.

On the internet, some said they were secretly launched special satellites by countries.

Others jokingly called it a celestial convergence, suggesting many worlds are merging.

Officially, they claimed it was a projection phenomenon similar to a mirage, a sign of excessive smog, urging people to care for the environment.

Although Lin Qianxuan’s education level wasn’t high, he understood basic physics; can smog be so bright?

He didn’t believe it anyway.

But what can disbelief do?

He’s just an ordinary citizen; living his life well is all that matters, the rest is unrelated to him.