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nTranslator: Noodletown Translations Editor: Noodletown Translations

nThe different powers within the country of Dajin were intricate and complicated. In order to establish a country in a region filled with powerful warriors and cultivators, the founding emperor, Emperor Wu, subdued countless warriors and cultivators while making promises to different forces.

nAfter the establishment of the country, these warriors, cultivators, and forces were awarded, subsequently becoming prestigious families!

nMoreover, the founding emperor, Emperor Wu, himself was born into a wealthy family. After a long time of development, he successfully created a hierarchy in the country.

nDajin seemed peaceful to outsiders, but the truth was that there were plots and conspiracies everywhere.

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nThe night fell. After she reached her daily playtime limit, Nalan Mingxue watched Fang Qi play Diablo for the night.

nOut of curiosity, she tried this game out for half an hour today.

nThe map of the virtual reality version of Diablo II was much bigger. Rogue Encampment had taverns and civilian residences, making everything seem extremely real and life-like. The game was so realistic that it became much more interesting.

nRole playing games allowed Nalan Mingxue to play any role she wanted and become one with her character. She felt natural in the game, even when talking with commoners. In real life, she rarely even laid eyes on people of lower status.

nOnly during times like this could she completely unhinge the pressure on her shoulders. In the game, she lived a completely different life. Without the burden of status, she could interact however she wanted to. She could also be happy about leveling up and getting all sorts of items.

nShe didn’t have to calculate and manipulate like she did in real life. She could show her unhappiness if she wanted to, and she could laugh if she felt like it. She didn’t have to worry about people trying to figure her out.

nBut now, she suddenly felt confused.

nThis game seems even more interesting than Resident Evil. So should I continue to play games here?

n“I lowered my guard…” She finally came back to her senses and stood up from her chair. She had never felt like this her entire life.

nThen, she turned and looked around the internet café; she realized that most people had already left.

nIt was midnight.

n“It’s so late!”

nJust then, Fang Qi stood up from his seat and stretched casually. He glanced at Nalan Mingxue and Lan Yan with surprise in his eyes. “Hm? You’re still here?”

n“We’re about to leave.” Nalan Mingxue’s expression went back to its original icy coldness.

nAs soon as she opened the door, she felt drops of water on her face.

nShe looked up at the dark sky, and her white robe fluttered crazily in the wind that was rushing into the internet café through the open door.

nShe walked out and reached out her hand; an ice-cold water droplet landed on her palm as the fierce wind blew in the air.

nIt’s raining?

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nIn the summer, it was extremely humid before rainfall. The clouds were like lids of a pressure cooker, making the air humid and annoying people to their cores.

nAfter Nalan Mingxue and Lan Yan, the last few customers also left. Fang Qi walked up to the doors and closed them.

nSuddenly, he noticed something strange outside his internet café, causing him to furrow his eyebrows.

nThe night looked like an ink wash painting as raindrops fell from the sky. Aside from the light inside Fang Qi’s shop, everywhere else was pitch black.

nIt was midnight; all the other shops on the street had closed.

nThe roads were dark as well. Lan Yan held an umbrella for her and Nalan Mingxue as they walked straight into the depth of a dark alley.

nAt this moment, Nalan Mingxue’s footsteps paused.

n“Ms. Nalan, you’ve been slacking off.” A gentle sigh came from the roof of a building beside them.

nThis voice was so abrupt that the two of them finally noticed rows of black shadows on roofs of buildings around them!

n“Ms. Nalan!” Lan Yan’s expression darkened; she knew they were here for the two of them!

n“Did that big brother of mine send you all?” Nalan Mingxue was calm. “Yes, I’ve indeed slacked off; I didn’t even notice that people were following me.”

nThe figure in the middle of the group sneered as he reached out his right hand and waved it in the air. “Do not leave either of them alive.”

nThen, eight figures jumped down and charged toward the two girls like black eagles!

nBlade energy filled with murderous spirits were emitted from every single figure as they advanced like the howling wind.

nTheir warrior qi was able to leave their bodies! They were all Grandmaster Warriors!

nThe eight assassins were all at least Grandmaster Warriors! Their target was this young girl who had just reached the realm of Master Warrior!

nThe last assassin stayed on the roof and didn’t move. A team like them was virtually unbeatable!

nWith a serious expression on her face, Nalan Mingxue was forced to back off. Soon, there was nowhere else to hide!

nA giant bolt of blade energy flew after her like a shark honing in on a defenseless penguin!

nWith Nalan Mingxue’s strength, she was no match for Grandmaster Warriors! Suddenly, she created a spiritual barrier around her before she was sent flying into the air!

nBoom!

nThe house behind her collapsed upon impact!

n“Ms. Nalan!” Lan Yan cried out. Just as she was about to run up and check how badly injured Nalan Mingxue was, she heard a sharp wind echo beside her ears!

nSwoosh!

nA streak of blade energy slammed before her, and a crack formed on the ground in front of her!

nA man in black slowly blocked her and sneered, “Don’t get distracted during combat, Ms. Lan Yan.”

nNalan Mingxue, who was knocked away by the blade energy, had a spiritual barrier shining around her. It was obvious that it was a protective spiritual artifact that could be activated by warrior qi.

nHowever, the barrier quickly lost its effect under the continuous attacks of the Grandmaster Warriors.

nNalan Mingxue instinctively placed her hand on her chest; there was a small jade dagger hanging off her necklace.

nDangerous energies emitted from the jade dagger.

nThe figure who was still on the roof disappeared. In a split second, he reappeared in front of her. Then, a cold light dashed toward her!

n“Ms. Nalan, we know what you are capable of; I suggest that you think twice before acting rashly!”

nThis attack wasn’t deadly, but it seemed to puncture a vital spot in her body. Chaotic warrior qi exploded from her body, running around loosely. Then, the crystal-clear jade dagger she held in her hand suddenly broke into pieces!

nNalan Mingxue spat out a mouthful of blood, and her face became paler than ever.

nThis man was at least an Ancestral Warrior!

nHer big brother ordered an Ancestral Warrior and eight Grandmaster Warriors to assassinate her? Nalan Mingxue smiled bitterly. He sure thinks highly of me!

nUpon seeing her most powerful trump card overthrown, she felt like the strength in her body slowly left her. Her icy expression finally showed a hint of dreariness and despair.

nShe was proud, smart, and extremely talented. She was the shiniest pearl of the Nalan Family that was supposed to be one of those few that stood on the tip of the pyramid.

nBut today, she was going to quietly die here! How pathetic!

nShe had a feeling that things weren’t as simple as she thought they were, but she had no strength left to figure it out.

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nSomething feels wrong. Fang Qi shook his head in confusion upon locking his doors.

nForget it; I’ve been playing Diablo II all day, and it’s time to rest…

nHe stretched and was just about to head upstairs when he received a notification from his system.

nYou received an emergency task!

nEmergency task? Confused, Fang Qi wondered what kind of emergency task there would be in the middle of the night, so he instinctively opened his system interface.

nThe system detected that a customer is being attacked on her way home. To make sure each customer can play at the internet café with a peace of mind, you are given this special task.

nNew task: sudden attack in the rain.

nNew task gear: rocket launcher (unlimited ammunition; please obtain from the cabinet)

nTask award: a permanent rocket launcher.

nTask description: customers should get to play safely and peacefully at the internet café.

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