
Gu Xiqiao walked into the pavilion, and only inside did they realize how vast the pavilion was, at least dozens of square meters wide. Only the side facing the lake was not covered in silk curtains, and from the openings, they could see the lake covered by lotus pads and lilies, and if observed more closely, they could see the lake, koi fish can be seen swimming in the water freely.
Xiao Yun immediately picked up some of the fish food that had been prepared for them, and spread it into the water, causing the colorful koi fish to swarm and fight over the food.
Wu Hongwen dragged Yao Jiamu to the arcade machine that was put on the side, and after a while, the two of them did not feel awkward or uncomfortable anymore.
Not a moment later, Yin Shaoyuan and Jiang Shuxuan arrived, and while the former came with a friendly smile and seemed easy to approach, the latter came with his usual cold demeanor, making the air in the pavilion freeze for a while.
Xiao Yun and Wu Hongwen already knew him, so they were only stunned for a moment before returning to his senses, but Yao Jiamu was completely different. Gu Xiqiao had just helped him get rid of the blockage in his veins so that his chi could flow better, and helped him strengthen his ancient martial arts level even further.
Because of this as well he could feel how frightening Jiang Shuxuan was, and for a moment, he felt a great impact on his mental strength for a moment, and even the chi in his body became disorganized and even started to go out of control for a moment.
Upon seeing this, Gu Xiqiao flicked a finger at him, and the pressure on Yao Jiamu subsided as if it was just an illusion.
“Why did you leave without saying goodbye?” Yin Shaoyuan squinted at Gu Xiqiao. “If this happens, once again, I have to.. I mean, my mother will teach you a lesson!”.
The second half of the sentence was immediately changed at a glance by Jiang Shuxuan.
“You can't beat me even if you try,” Gu Xiqiao said as they all sat down, and after a while, a young and beautiful maid came in carrying a silver tray. “Why did you choose this place?”
“Food here is the best in N City. Did you know that the ancestors of the head cooks cooked for the emperor himself? ” Yin Shaoyuan introduced the origins of the restaurant to Gu Xiqiao, before seeing Yao Jiamu. “You're a promising person, eh?”
Yao Jiamu did not know why he was suddenly beckoned so he let his guard down. The people at this table were all from the upper class society, and in comparison, he felt like an ugly duckling, especially the one sitting right opposite her which made her mental strength crumble when she even set her sights on him.
He could not even believe that he was eating at the same table as them, and his former self would have thought he was crazy if he had told him about this.
“Young Master Yin, Little Wood is an honest man, so don't bully him okay?” Wu Hongwen spoke up.
“I didn't oppress him! I saw him fighting alone against dozens of people in an alley on the south side of the city, and he reminded me of Bro Jiang back then. ” Yin Shaoyuan exclaimed, before asking with interest, “Are you a practitioner?”
Of course, and he was taught by Gu Xiqiao! But can he say that? Yao Jiamu looked towards Gu Xiqiao.
Jiang Shuxuan took his chopsticks and glanced towards Yao Jiamu, his gaze emotionless but uncomfortable as his low voice rumbled, “Do not talk while eating, Yin Shaoyuan.”
Hearing this, Yin Shaoyuan immediately stopped gossiping and pretended to shut his mouth.
Meanwhile, Gu Xiqiao acted as if he did not see the entire exchange happening.
Yao Jiamu was extremely nervous, but at that moment, he suddenly felt relaxed. The people here did not have a simple background, but they were neither arrogant nor arrogant, and he felt quite comfortable when he spoke to them.
As expected of his friends, should he say it?
After that, Yin Shaoyuan could not help but start talking again, and he asked, “Bro Jiang, did you find the hacker you were talking about?”
“I heard that he returned to China, but no one knows where he is ..” Jiang Shuxuan replied with furrowed brows. The hackers were quite cunning and knew how to create many different identities for themselves to hide on the internet, and even though Jiang Shuxuan was strong in real life, he said, he couldn't possibly do something like take a lot of data from all over the web.
Gu Xiqiao put down his chopsticks, his expression curious. “A hacker? Why do you need it? ”
Jiang Shuxuan pushed some fruit towards him before he replied, “We need their talent for the national base.”
Gu Xiqiao recalled the time when he had to help her recover the lost documents, and nodded to herself. He really had to find someone with that kind of skill.
[Beauty Qiao, why do you need a hacker if you have me!] A familiar voice appeared in his mind.
At the same time, a cold and robotic voice also appeared in his mind.
[Dig! System successfully upgraded. Avatar system acquired. You have obtained: Virtual Arena (Increased) * 1]
[Dig! The host's calligraphy has evolved to the Advanced Level! You've earned 200 points!]
[Dig! The host has completed a random mission! You've earned 300 points!]
A bunch of system notifications popped up in his mind, along with a number of points that replenished his store after he used them to upgrade the system.
After a while, Gu Xiqiao asked, “Avatar system? Whatisit? And what is this virtual arena, and how is it different from a virtual space? ”
[With the avatar system, I end up not having to live in a virtual space anymore and be able to form an avatar in the real world!] The spirit system bounced within the void happily, before it was explained: [The virtual arena given by the system is a completely broken ability! Do you remember the years you spent in a virtual space? If you have a virtual arena, you will be able to upgrade even more!]
[The System arena has the same functionality as the virtual space, but the biggest difference is that you can make whatever you want here, no matter if it's a living being or not! In other words, you will be able to make many copies of yourself or your enemies when you practice here, for example.]
The explanation of the spirit system slightly surprised Gu Xiqiao. “Use system avatar and let me see it?”
The spirit system nodded and made a seal with his hand before a fairy-like creature appeared in front of Gu Xiqiao that looked like it could fit into the palm. It had ice-cold blue hair and pale skin, and thin translucent wings on its back.
Jiang Shuxuan had spoken to Yin Shaoyuan, and his eyes narrowed slightly before he glanced towards Gu Xiqiao.
The spirit system suddenly felt a chill on its back. [Beauty Qiao, why do I think Great Jiang can see me?]
“Don't you say that no one can see you but me?” Gu Xiqiao was still startled when he saw what the spirit system was like for the first time. Is this the same system spirit that takes his toenails and plays games every day in the void?
At that thought, she could not help but hold back the mental shadow of the beautiful and cute elf who plucked her toenails like a middle-aged man …
The system patted his chest while exhaling. [Yes, but I feel as if Great Jiang can see through me!]
As the two spoke, the two had finished with their meal, and Yin Shaoyuan typically suggested that they go hang out later. Knowing fully the places he was going to, Jiang Shuxuan rubbed his forehead and said, “You can only take the two of them, the girls will not go.”
“Alright, Bro Jiang, I will take good care of them!” Yin Shaoyuan replied. He had no plans to take the girls with them.
***
After sending Xiao Yun home, Gu Xiqiao finally returned to the villa that she had not seen for a month.
“Beauty Qiao! Qiao Beauty! ” Upon entering the villa door, she was greeted with a sharp voice.
Xixi flapped her wings as she flew to Gu Xiqiao, her body as red as fire. “You are finally back! Miss you! QAQ ”
He was brought to the villa by Jiang Shuxuan to be taught a lesson, but it seemed like the lesson was still not embedded in Xixi.
Gu Xiqiao struck him, before crouching down and carrying Haha who was staring at him with bright eyes.
After seeing this, the fur around Xixi's neck flared up as she chirped in Haha, “Chirp, chirp chirp!” (B*tch, who are you?!)
Haha only gave him a disdainful look before replying, “Guk guk!” (I'm Beauty Qiao's favorite pet!)
“Chirp tweets chiiiiiiiiiiirp!” (I am a legendary beast, he only loves me!)
“Guk guk? Guk guk! ” (You see the bowl I ate? Cost millions! Do you have one?)
“Talk!” (D*mbass!)
Xixi glared at Haha, before looking towards Gu Xiqiao with a timid expression. “Beauty Qiao, Haha said that he would give me that bowl..”.
Haha: “Guk guk! Guk guk!” (You b* jingan! Get out of my house!)
Gu Xiqiao did not know if the animals could communicate across species, but he ignored Xixi's words completely and held Haha for a while before ascending upstairs to check on the virtual arena, leaving Xixi with a depressed expression.
At the same time, a young man walked out of N City Airport, and after seeing him, Wang Bo dragged Luo Wenlang towards him and asked excitedly, “Yes Gods! Are you the God of Lo? ”
The young man took off his glasses to show a handsome face. “Halo, my name is Yu Ning.”