In the restaurant box.
After Zhang Daoan finished speaking, Nie Shuangshuang and Wei Yuan were both dumbfounded.
"Our president's brother?" Nie Shuangshuang murmured.
She did wonder if this man had any relationship with her president, but she didn't expect that the two were actually brothers.
When a person enters the game after death, his appearance will remain the same as it was at the time of death.
Zhang Daowu looks very young, just an adult, but he has been in this game for at least ten years.
This person in front of me looks like this, is he thirty years old
Apart from this, there are so many differences between these two people, but the only similarity they have is their name.
Can the gap between the two brothers be so big
But there was obviously no need for this person to lie to them. The present glory is no longer what it used to be. Although Nie Shuangshuang and Wei Yuan are still capable, this person has a very good relationship with Jie Fangcheng. In terms of military strength, Jie Fangcheng is enough, so there is no need to lie to them.
I'm not lying to them, it's real...
Nie Shuangshuang couldn't help but ask, "Are you and our president brothers? Then why do you keep making up fake names? What did you mean by what you said just now?"
"None of this matters." Zhang Daoan knocked on the table. "The point now is that Ji Chaoyang should have known that I also came to this game. From the fact that he blocked Wei Yuan, his attitude is very clear."
"What attitude?" Nie Shuangshuang asked.
Zhang Daoan said calmly: "He thought I would take over Ronghua."
"So what?"
Wei Yuan's face looked grim, he had already understood.
"Ji Chaoyang thought that the president's brother would take over Ronghua after he came to the game, but after taking over Ronghua, he would be against him, so he directly blocked me... It seems that he now regards the remaining players of Ronghua as opponents."
Nie Shuangshuang was stunned.
"He knows I will deal with him," Zhang Daoan said, "so he feels guilty."
Nie Shuangshuang felt as if she knew something, but her mind was in a mess.
"What on earth are you talking about?"
Wei Yuan took a deep breath.
"You can choose to broadcast live for the national dungeon. Every year, our Ronghua guild members will choose to broadcast live to receive help and provide intelligence to other players. But last year, for some reason, the guild leader and his team didn't broadcast live for the national dungeon. We could only watch their names fade into gray one by one, but we didn't know what happened. I investigated later."
Wei Yuan smiled bitterly: "I think they have entered the [Reincarnation Experience]."
"[Reincarnation Experience]? How is that possible?" Nie Shuangshuang was surprised.
Jie Fangcheng hurriedly asked, "What is [Reincarnation Experience]?"
Nie Shuangshuang explained to him: "The dungeons in this game are divided into levels 1-5. [Reincarnation Experience] is not a dungeon, but its operation is similar to that of a dungeon. It is also jokingly called the sixth-level dungeon by players. It requires more than 100 clearances and a training ticket to be opened. The training ticket is the one at the top of the system mall, and it requires 300 million points. The dungeon is a 100-person dungeon with a fixed clearance rate of 1%. The only clearance reward is... returning to the real world."
Nie Shuangshuang was stunned after she finished speaking.
She has a "little genius watch" that she can turn to for help. Zhang Daowu and other management who participated in the national copy also prepared such props.
And if it is any other copy, even if they find that the copy is too difficult after entering it, they can at least use summoning props to explain their situation to the outside world.
Most summoning props will only be transmitted with the consent of the summoned person. If the person disagrees, it is just a messaging tool.
Therefore, many members of the Ronghua Union could not understand why the president did not give them any hints at all, and just let everyone watch their names turn gray one by one.
So many people forcibly transferred their skills and props to them because they were afraid that they had entered a very difficult dungeon and needed their support.
This may not be the only reason why Ronghua was unable to recover later. The president and the management suffered heavy casualties, while the other members of the union did not receive his instructions and were leaderless. The most core figure of Ronghua also died in unclear circumstances.
Many people have complained in their hearts.
Why can't you just leave a message to let them know what happened
Even just a few words to tell them not to worry anymore
Wei Yuan is the fourth president since the death of Zhang Daowu. The previous three either died or retired. He took on this responsibility only after seeing the union come to this point.
But during the national dungeon, instead of participating in the dungeon, entering the [Reincarnation Experience] is not something Zhang Daowu would do.
He is a very responsible person and he must be aware of how worried other people in the union are about him.
Before he died he must have wanted to tell himself what happened to the people in the union.
But the news could not be spread.
If it was [Reincarnation Experience], everything would make sense.
[Reincarnation Experience] Although the format is similar to a dungeon, it is not a dungeon, so summoning items cannot be used.
Since it is not a copy, live broadcast is naturally not possible.
If all possibilities are proven to be false, then this is really the only one left.
"But if the [Reincarnation Experience] is not a dungeon, it will not be opened during the National Dungeon Period!" Nie Shuangshuang didn't understand, "The president and his team have been preparing for the Level 5 dungeon all along. Yingying never told me that they were going to participate in the [Reincarnation Experience]!"
Guan Yingying, the vice president of Ronghua, ranked eleventh on the standings, ranked in the skill [Butterfly Heart·Five], and is also Nie Shuangshuang's best friend.
They talk about everything, and if the president really wants to take everyone to [Reincarnation Experience], Guan Yingying will definitely tell her.
“I don’t know about that.” Wei Yuan’s eyes turned a little cold. “We don’t know much about the news about [Reincarnation Experience]. After all, this game has been around for so many years, and it is said that only two or three people can return to the real world through the reincarnation experience. But if the president wants to return to the real world and wants to [Reincarnation Experience]... he will definitely not bring so many guild members with him!”
The clearance rate of [Reincarnation Experience] is fixed at 1%. Zhang Daowu will never climb up by stepping on the corpses of his own people.
Someone must have harmed him, using some method that Wei Yuan didn't understand, to bring the president and his companions, who were originally going to clear the level 5 dungeon, into the [Reincarnation Experience].
Wei Yuan once suspected Ji Chaoyang.
Because when it comes to who knows the game best, no one dares to claim to be first if Ji Chaoyang is second. If there really is someone who uses a method unknown to everyone to trick the president into the [Reincarnation Experience], then Ji Chaoyang is the biggest suspect.
He was one of the earliest players. Players of his generation have already become legends, but he is still staying in this game.
Many players are convinced that if Ji Chaoyang goes to [Reincarnation Experience], he will definitely be able to pass the level.
I just don't know why this person has stayed in the game.
"Why?" Wei Yuan couldn't help but said, "I don't understand. The president has a good relationship with him. They often go to dungeons together. Ji Chaoyang has also helped us countless times. If he really wants to harm the president, he actually... has many opportunities."
This was also one of the reasons why Wei Yuan no longer doubted it.
But now, as soon as Ji Chaoyang knew that Zhang Daoan had come to the game, he blocked himself.
This behavior reveals something weird no matter how you look at it.
"Do you have any evidence?" Wei Yuan turned and asked Zhang Daoan.
"No, it's all speculation," Zhang Daoan said, "but this may make what I say more credible."
As he spoke, Zhang Daoan took out a fist-sized, petrified, and broken heart from his system backpack.
Wei Yuan was stunned: "How come the President's Dragon Heart is in your possession?"
Zhang Daoan touched the heart but did not explain.
"Let me put it this way. Before he died, your president gave me some of his things. That's how I came to this game."
He looked at Wei Yuan and Nie Shuangshuang in front of him: "I am not interested in glory, but I need help."
Nie Shuangshuang was the first to raise her hand: "I'll do it!"
She didn't know whether what Zhang Daoan said was true or how credible it was.
But the president's dragon heart is with him.
He was the last person the president thought of before he died. He must have trusted him to give him the Heart of the Dragon!
Nie Shuangshuang was very straightforward: "Tell me! What should I do?"
"Now? Now I will help you improve your skills and items so that you can successfully clear the dungeon."
Nie Shuangshuang was stunned: "Aren't we going to take revenge now?"
Zhang Daoan asked: "How to take revenge?"
Nie Shuangshuang looked at Jie Fangcheng and said, "Brother Jie, go beat Ji Chaoyang to death."
Jie Fangcheng was depressed: "How can I kill him? Can I catch up with him?"
"oh oh."
Nie Shuangshuang stopped talking.
Wei Yuan also made a quick decision: "I'll come too, so shall we go through the dungeon now?"
Zhang Daoan shook his head: "Let's go buy something first."
"buy what?"
"Fragments of a level five dungeon." Zhang Daoan's words were truly terrifying.
Wei Yuan was stunned after he said that.
"Level 5 dungeon fragment?? This is impossible to buy. The starting price at the auction house is 20 million."
Zhang Daoan shook his head: "You are talking about a copy with a clearance rate. There are always some copies with a horribly low clearance rate, and the fragments can't be sold, right?"
Wei Yuan understood immediately.
Indeed, normal level 5 fragments can be put into the auction house. Because of the fragments, players can specify which level 5 dungeon to participate in. This way, they can buy guides in advance to prepare, which can greatly improve the dungeon clearance rate.
But at the same time, there are also some fragments that no one has cared about so far. Those are copies that still have no guides.
No walkthrough means... no one has finished the game yet.
It may be because this copy is relatively new and no one has entered it yet.
It may also be because this dungeon is quite difficult and all the players who have entered it have died.
Especially the latter, the price of this kind of fragment of the fifth-level book is only 200,000 or 300,000 in the market, which is not as popular as the first-level book. Generally, those who buy it are newcomers who have been fooled. People with brains will not take the initiative to buy this kind of garbage.
"Any requests?" Wei Yuan asked.
"The shorter the time requirement, the better. It would be best if there is no time requirement. The cheaper the better. The larger the quantity, the better."
The national dungeon will be launched in two weeks. You must complete this level 5 dungeon and come out before the national dungeon is launched.
Wei Yuan quickly issued tasks to the guild members who were not in the copy. Although everyone didn't know what he was going to do with this thing, they still acted quickly.
"Why is the larger the quantity, the better?" Wei Yuan asked while sending a message.
Zhang Daoan looked at him calmly: "Are you two the only ones who need to improve your strength?"
Wei Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he looked suddenly at Jie Fangcheng.
"you mean… "
Wei Yuan hesitated, and this time asked Jie Fangcheng: "Is it okay?"
Jie Fangcheng nodded: "Okay."
Wei Yuan confirmed: "Brother, you haven't cleared the fifth level, right?"
The dishes had already been served, and Jie Fangcheng was concentrating on eating, so he simply put the stick on the table.
Wei Yuan didn't understand: "What's wrong?"
Nie Shuangshuang was also sending messages. Her network of contacts was no worse than Wei Yuan's, and now she had some clues.
Nie Shuangshuang looked at him and said, "Stupid! What I meant is that if you ask again, you will be beaten!"
Wei Yuan: “…”
But when looking at the stick, Jie Fangcheng had an idea.
"By the way, ask if there is anyone selling weapons for me. Swords are preferred, but anything else is fine."
Nie Shuangshuang asked: "Are there any requirements for the attributes?"
"It's best if it can be self-cleaning." Jie Fangcheng was the first to make this request. "The rest are up to you. The longer and heavier the better."
Wei Yuan was stunned for a moment, then he lowered his head and rummaged through the system backpack, and he actually found another... stick.
"You look at this?"
Jie Fangcheng took it and his eyes lit up.
[Props: Golden Cudgel at tourist attractions]
[Introduction: Monkey Brother! Monkey Brother! You are incredible! The Five Elements Mountain can’t hold you down! Here comes Sun Xingzhe! ]
[Tip: The golden hoop sold at tourist attractions may be crudely made, but it is full of sincerity! ]
[Effect: Get longer! Get longer! Get bigger! Get bigger!]
[Special attribute: Self-cleaning (If the goods at tourist attractions are not clean, how can they cheat tourists out of their money?)]
Jie Fangcheng was excited: "What a good stick!"
As he said this, he even put down his chopsticks and waved them twice: "It's heavier than this one."
Nie Shuangshuang looked at him, and her expression gradually became a little strange.
Wei Yuan didn't think too much about it and complained quickly: "Why does this stick suit you so well?"
It looks so vigorous and powerful, quite similar to the Monkey King in the TV dramas I watched when I was a child.
Think about how he fought monsters before...
Wei Yuan's expression also became a little strange.
In such a strange atmosphere, Nie Shuangshuang received the news from her friend before Wei Yuan.
"[Digital Cruise], the price is 270,000, my friend has four! Let me see the time requirement... three days!" Nie Shuangshuang asked, "Is this okay?"
Zhang Daoan looked at Jie Fangcheng.
Jie Fangcheng scratched his head and said, "As long as you don't ask me to solve the problem, there shouldn't be any problem."
"Then I'll buy it!" Nie Shuangshuang said as she hurriedly replied to the message.
At this time, Qi Chanyang, who had been silent, touched his nose awkwardly and said, "Then why don't I just stop following?"
"Why don't you follow?" asked Jie Fangcheng.
"Ah? I'm not a member of Ronghua Union." Qi Chanyang said honestly.
"What's the big deal?" Nie Shuangshuang pushed Wei Yuan readily, "Hurry up and get him in."
Wei Yuan actually sent an invitation to join the club.
"But now Ronghua is no longer the Ronghua of the past. Its strength is not as strong as before. Do you mind?"
Wei Yuan asked.
Qi Chanyang answered him directly with an invitation and action.
Wei Yuan smiled.
Ronghua Union is still a level five union, which can accommodate up to one thousand people. At its peak, this number often reached more than eight hundred, but now there are only one hundred and thirty-two left... No, now it is one hundred and thirty-three.
Wei Yuan felt a little melancholy for a moment, and then he stared at the "Invite to Membership" button in a daze.
Then he looked up at Jie Fangcheng and Zhang Daoan.
"How about...you guys come to Ronghua too?" Wei Yuan asked cautiously.
Xie Fangcheng has never joined a union, not because of any other reason, but because he simply doesn't want to come back and report.
After all, he is a public official... Although he is retired, retirement does not mean he is dead. Even if he is really dead, he still needs to be reported.
Given the complicated procedures in the underworld now, just the question "Why do you want to join the Players' Union" would probably take tens of thousands of words. In the past, Jie Fangcheng would definitely not have been willing to do so.
But now.
When Wei Yuan asked, Xie Fangcheng looked at Zhang Daoan reflexively.
Zhang Daoan had never thought of this, no matter how smart he was. He was a little surprised, and didn't understand why Jie Fangcheng had to ask for his consent on such a matter, but he still nodded: "Okay."
Jie Fangcheng coughed.
Zhang Daoan finally understood.
He smiled: "I'll do it."
Xie Fangcheng then turned around and said, "Okay."
The two of them exchanged words like they were telling a riddle, and the remaining three people present didn't understand.
Nie Shuangshuang muttered: "Why do you two have so many little secrets?"
As she spoke, she stopped sending messages.
Wei Yuan also took a deep breath.
He solemnly nodded his invitation to join the club.
[Ding—Player Wei Yuan invites you to join the guild: Ronghua.]
[Congratulations! You have joined the union: Ronghua. From now on, you are a family that shares weal and woe! ]
[Ding—New member Jie Fangcheng has joined the union.]
[Ding—New member Zhang Daoan has joined the union.]
Players who belong to a guild will have a guild interface next to their friend list. At this time, two adjacent membership announcements will appear on the chat interface. Immediately, the entire guild channel will be filled with question marks.
Wei Yuan also lowered his head and tapped the air with his fingers, apparently replying to his friends in the guild who had sent him private messages.
"But can I tell you directly about your identity?" Wei Yuan asked.
"Okay." Zhang Daoan nodded, "But you may be disappointed."
He and Zhang Daowu are two completely different people. You will quickly understand this once you play against him once.
Wei Yuan blinked quickly, lowered his head and rubbed his nose.
“No,” he said as he continued to reply, “You are different from the president, but I believe… everyone will not be disappointed.”
They have waited for too long since the president left, and now, finally, a response came from a distant place.
Zhang Daoan said nothing more.
Nie Shuangshuang and Wei Yuan continued to ask about the fragments. One fragment can bring in three players, which means three new forces!
The skills and props of the players who are still in Ronghua have been downgraded. Most people think that they will not be able to pass this year's national copy, and are basically preparing for their death.
Although a level 5 copy may not necessarily yield many skills and items, it is at least a guarantee.
Even Qi Chanyang is busy. Although his ability is average, he has a good personality and knows a lot of people.
Only Jie Fangcheng and Zhang Daoan were left with nothing to do.
Jie Fangcheng was bored after dinner. Even though he usually didn't want to use his brain, he still wanted to ask something while he was daydreaming.
So he signaled with his eyes, and the two of them walked out of the box and went to an empty corner nearby.
Xie Fangcheng asked: "Have you made any new discoveries?"
He asked this question, but in fact he didn't understand it at all.
Zhang Daoan also understood, so he just told him from the beginning.
"Ji Chaoyang should have found a way to restrain the game maker. It is possible that this method can be achieved in the [Reincarnation Experience]. It is very likely that Zhang Daowu also knows this method, but the risk of entering the [Reincarnation Experience] is too high. He may not agree to let so many union members take risks with him, so he did not plan to enter the [Reincarnation Experience] in the national copy last year. I guess something happened that forced Ji Chaoyang to act in advance, but he was unwilling to face the danger, so he pushed Zhang Daowu out."
"Oh." Jie Fangcheng nodded.
Zhang Daoan looked at him and said, "Ji Chaoyang... I might know this person."
"Ah?" Jie Fangcheng was a little confused. "Didn't Nie Shuangshuang say that he was one of the earliest players? This game has been around for fifty years, so he must be seventy years old this year, right? How old are you, young man?"
"Thirty-two."
"The timing doesn't match!"
Zhang Daoan looked out from the window, his voice was calm.
"My brother and I used to live in D City. My mother disappeared when I was a child. It was said that she jumped into the river due to postpartum depression, but her body was never recovered. It wasn't until Zhang Daowu was fifteen that she came back."
Jie Fangcheng understood immediately: "She entered this game? And then she completed the [Reincarnation Experience]?"
After saying this, Jie Fangcheng frowned and said, "The Book of Life and Death can only guide souls. People who die cannot be resurrected. This is the way of heaven. If you leave this game, you will never be able to be resurrected!"
"I know." Zhang Daoan nodded. "Zhang Daowu has no memory of this, but I do. The person who came back is definitely not our mother. I am very sure of this. But I can't find any flaws. She really looks like she did at that time, very much like a mother who has been missing for many years. She feels guilty and sheds tears. When she looks at us, she is full of love like all mothers. There is no sense of incongruity."
"Until I discovered that our new neighbor wasn't right either."
(End of this chapter)