Chapter 401: The Marshal of the Military Region Arrives Personally!
Logged off.
...
Crawling out of the game pod, it was already past one in the afternoon.
This time the game session was extremely long, it could be said that all the players in Wu Shuang City stayed up until this point.
Once Wu Shuang City is breached, all the bodies they left in the city after logging off will be killed.
After the update, there are only three lives, and every player cherishes their life exceptionally.
As for the matter of having only three lives, many players complained on the game's official website.
But all they received was a perfunctory response from the game officials.
'To enhance the game's playability, this update was made.'
Such a simple sentence obviously couldn't silence tens of millions, even hundreds of millions, of players.
Therefore, there was a large wave of public opinion on the internet condemning the game officials, but the game officials did not make any further explanations regarding this.
Some players, combining this with some official reactions in reality, made bold speculations, including but not limited to theories that this game is a training ground, a wrestling arena for major countries, a product of aliens, and various other guesses.
It can only be said that some of these speculations have come close to guessing the truth.
But before the officials stepped in to make a formal confirmation, only a very small number of players knew the truth.
Even if it's kept hidden like this, it won't be for long.
When the final Descent War arrives, none of the players will be spared.
...
Li Xiang's phone rang. Taking it out to look, it was an unfamiliar number.
This was his private number, which he had changed after gaining fame. Very few people knew this number, only a handful of close individuals around him.
He answered.
A deep male voice appeared, 'Hello, is this Mr. Li Xiang?'
'Yes, who are you?'
'I am Huang Qi, a Major General from the Longdong Military Region whom you met in the game. Please forgive my abrupt disturbance.'
'Oh, it's you.'
'The reason for this call is that our Marshal of the Military Region wishes to meet you. Do you have time now? We have already arrived in your city district.'
Li Xiang's eyes narrowed slightly, 'I have time. I'll come find you now.'
'No, no need. We are already downstairs at your residential complex. You just need to tell us your unit and floor number, and we will visit you at your door.'
Li Xiang reported his detailed location and waited patiently.
Since they could find out he lived here, it would be easy for them to find out which unit he lived in.
Asking him was just a way of expressing that they had no intention of intruding.
Li Xiang took out his phone, found Lu Qingshui's number, thought for a moment, but still didn't dial it.
Li Xiang didn't want to involve Lu Qingshui in communication with official personnel.
Before long, the doorbell rang.
Li Xiang opened the door.
Two people were standing outside the door.
One was an Old man. Although old, his eyes were bright and sharp, like a knife.
The other person was Huang Qi, whom he had met in the game.
Huang Qi immediately introduced, 'Marshal Pang, this is the number one person in Myth, and also our good citizen, Li Xiang.'
Li Xiang extended his hand, 'Hello, Marshal Pang.'
Pang Long extended his hand and shook hands with Li Xiang.
His hands were full of calluses, powerful and strong.
It was evident that even though he was old, he had not given up on training his physique.
'Hello, Li Xiang, I am Pang Long. If you don't mind, you can call me Uncle Pang.'
Huang Qi was stunned.
Who was Pang Long? He was a Marshal who had truly experienced bloody battles, fighting his way up from a mere soldier to Marshal through military achievements. He was a true iron-blooded Marshal!
He actually thought so highly of this young man who played the game well?!
Although...
In the future, they would indeed have to rely on these people who were thriving in Myth... but...
It still greatly shocked Huang Qi.
Li Xiang said with a smile, 'Uncle Pang, please come in and talk.'
...
Li Xiang brewed the tea, served it to the two, and then sat down.
After taking a sip, Pang Long looked at Li Xiang, 'This tea is good tea, but your tea brewing skills aren't great.'
He spoke very directly, which instead made Li Xiang feel good about him.
'I only know simple brewing; I'm not really good at making tea.'
'Life is like tea; you have to skim off the foam and wait for it to settle.'
'Uncle Pang is right.'
Huang Qi, who was beside them, had already gulped down his tea in one go.
He just felt that the tea was very fragrant, truly worthy of being tea from a rich person's home.
Pang Long looked at Huang Qi, 'Xiao Huang, since you've finished your tea, go downstairs for a walk.'
Huang Qi was stunned for a moment, then reacted, 'Yes, I should digest it.'
After speaking, he walked out.
Only Li Xiang and Pang Long were left in the room.
Pang Long said directly, 'It's just the two of us now, so I'll be straightforward.'
'Do you know about the Descent War?'
Hearing this term, Li Xiang nodded, 'I know.'
'You really do know...'
After saying this, Pang Long took a sip of tea, 'Do you have any thoughts? Have you decided whether to fight for our planet or for those natives?'
This question made Li Xiang freeze.
Pang Long continued, 'Ordinary people have no choice; they can only choose to fight for this World. But people with ability always have more choices... right?'
With just this one sentence, Li Xiang knew that this Old man was not simple.
'Li Xiang, if you have any concerns, you can tell me directly.'
To win you over, the leader above has given me the right to satisfy all your requests, no matter what.
Anything that exists in this World can be obtained for you, so you can fight for this World without any worries.'
The leader above?!
The only person in the entire country who could be addressed like that by a Marshal of the Military Region was just one person!
'How could I... be worthy of such importance...'
'I have seen the video of you alone repelling the Undead Army's million-strong army in the game last night.'
Such an existence, if not one of us but an enemy, would be a huge disaster for our World.
With just you alone, given enough time, destroying a city would be effortless.'
'Because major countries signed a contract, official forces could not enter the game before the new expansion pack update.'
'Now that they can enter the game, there isn't much time left for development.'
'Even dragging it out is meaningless. Therefore, major countries are now trying to win over the top players within their own countries.'
'With these top players taking the lead, the players below will also be united...'
Pang Long said a lot at once, revealing many secrets.
However, the more he valued him this way, the more Li Xiang felt apprehensive.
The suggestion given by Pusiruide, for him to switch to the Demon Clan's side, had to be said... was a good suggestion. Li Xiang had also thought about this issue.
Seeing Li Xiang deep in thought and silent, Pang Long's eyes dimmed slightly. He took out a piece of paper with a string of numbers written on it and placed it on the table, 'This is my contact number. You can reply to me after you've thought about it, and you can also tell me if you encounter trouble.'
'I should go now. Staying here for too long isn't good...'
'I'll see you out.'
'Then I'll trouble you.'
After seeing Pang Long downstairs and meeting up with Huang Qi, Li Xiang watched their car leave before returning to his room.
...
Before long, Lu Qingshui came over.
She looked at Li Xiang, who was sitting on the sofa in a daze, and the phone on the table, and immediately guessed something.
'Li Xiang... I've thought it through. After repelling the Undead Army, I'll go to the Elf Forest.'
Li Xiang raised his head and looked at her.
Lu Qingshui walked up to him and hugged him, 'It doesn't mean we have to become enemies face-to-face.'
Even if the Descent War breaks out, as long as I don't participate in the fighting, we can still meet in the end.
This place... needs you more. And, with a Title Holder as powerful as Chen Sisi by your side, I can also rest assured...'
Li Xiang took a deep breath, 'I don't agree, and... I won't let you leave my side. I will find a way.'
'Li Xiang...'
'Don't say any more. I have already decided this. Let's go. I see you brought groceries, let's cook together.'
'Okay...'