The unfortunate me

When the short offline music played, Lou Chunshan opened his eyes on his holographic gaming chair.

"It's 25:[-] in the morning," the artificial intelligence butler's gentle greeting came from the ceiling, "Do you want to go to bed early? Or take a shower first?"

Normally, he should go to bed, after all, he has to go to the company the next day.It's just that Lou Chunshan isn't sleepy at all right now, and he's not in a good mood. "Prepare hot water, I want to take a bath."

"Okay, please wait a moment." The butler replied, and the dialogue indicator light went out immediately.

Lou Chunshan sat for a while longer, unconsciously rubbing the leather of the armrest with his knuckles, and Meng Jin's smiling face was still in his head.

It doesn't make sense at all: he didn't do anything, why would Meng Jin target him?

If he had to say who he was sorry for, it would probably only be his cheap master.But he has already confirmed that Cao Wutian is still recuperating behind closed doors at the Youyang Sect General Altar.Could it be that a lunatic Wu who doesn't leave his home and doesn't step out has a friendship with a beautiful painter who lives in Xiaoshan but spends money like water?Is it too far away?

Once again, Lou Chunshan couldn't understand it.He pondered, got up and walked to the window.

The night outside was as dark as ink, and everything was silent.Two rounds of moons of different heights and sizes hang in the sky. The dim light passes through the man-made atmosphere, and together with the long buildings with dim lights, the hills with no grass in the distance become more desolate and barren.

This planet is full of bare|exposed dry yellow sandstone dust, the natural weather is except for sandstorms and tornadoes; it is very different from the green water and green mountains shown in Xiaoyao, and it has no similarity with the earth residence in his childhood memories .Now, even if they have more advanced technology and cleaner energy, it can't change the annoying fact that they have to wear spacesuits when they leave the artificial atmosphere.

Probably this is the inevitable reason for the popularity of virtual reality...

It wasn't until the pain came that Lou Chunshan realized that he had unknowingly pinched his thumb into his palm.People always have to pay for what they do, whether they know it or not; he's been hesitating for too long, it's time to act...

In the game, Meng Jin didn't have so many annoying thoughts.On the contrary, after completing today's task, he was in a brisk mood, so he rewarded himself with a trip to Yuhuchun.After eating, he could have gone offline directly, but after thinking about it, he pulled out the task panel first, and found that the next step was to find a place in Shendu City to open a calligraphy and painting branch——

As his residence, Yunjian Fireworks only displays and sells system calligraphy and paintings; while the Shendu branch can display player calligraphy and paintings, and can unlock the auction function after upgrading to a certain level.

It really is true that there is no evil and no business, Meng Jin was secretly dumbfounded.It seems that the boss has a good way of making money, and he won't even think about retiring anytime soon...

It has to be done sooner or later, Meng Jin simply went offline, and set the landing point near Nanshi when he went online again.Nanshi is the most prosperous commercial street in Luoyang. The size of the place is equivalent to two squares, with three gates on each side.He walked to the middle door and took a peek inside, and found that there were all kinds of things for sale, and there were a lot of foreign customers and merchants.

For calligraphy and painting, it seems a bit too lively...

Meng Jin rubbed his chin and murmured to himself, and under the cover of the peach blossom and jade fan in his hand, he called up the system map to examine.

Luoshui passes through the center of Shendu, and naturally divides the city into two parts: the palace city and some lifangs in the north, and more lifangs in the south, as well as many private gardens, which are more preferred by literati.It is definitely right to choose the south side; further, Zeshanfang has produced the most famous painters in the world, so you can probably consider the nearby houses...

"Mr. Meng, what a coincidence!"

The greeting brought Meng Jin's attention back.He closed the map and folded the fan, and Yan Tianhuo's familiar face appeared in front of his eyes, as well as several circles of onlookers not far away—oh, he forgot that he is a celebrity now, coming to people like Nanshi When people stop where they go, they will be recognized in minutes.

"It's a coincidence." Meng Jin skillfully put on a smile, he had a good impression of Yan Tianhuo, "Are you here to buy things too?"

Yan Tianhuo blinked. "I've already bought it." He lied without blushing - who would be so stupid as to say in front of an NPC that I've been waiting to stop you - "What else is there, sir?"

Meng Jin also blinked at him. "That depends on whether you think a shop is a kind of thing."

"Shop..." Yan Tianhuo repeated softly, and soon understood the meaning. "Could it be that Mister wants to live permanently in Shendu City?"

Meng Jin neither nodded nor shook his head. "Although the scenery of Xiaoshan Mountain is beautiful, it is inconvenient to live in. What's more, many calligraphers and painters live in Shendu City, and I want to find a time to visit them."

Today is the era of peace and prosperity.Just by looking at the number of high-nosed and deep-eyed foreigners in Nanshi, one can tell how many famous calligraphers and painters gathered in the capital.

"Mr. is very thoughtful." Yan Tianhuo nodded, "But I don't think Mr. is very familiar with the situation in this city?"

The implication was so obvious that Meng Jin couldn't help laughing. "Could it be that you happen to know where there is a suitable storefront?"

After hearing this, Yan Tianhuo pursed his lips, somewhat complacent. "What if I say that one-third of the shops in Nanshi are my property?"

Just by looking at his clothes, Meng Jin knew that Yan Tianhuo was rich; but he really didn't know that Yan Tianhuo was so rich.But then again, it really has nothing to do with NPCs. "Really? See how young you are?" He was astonished, "It seems that I was lucky to meet you today."

"Sir, you are serious." The smile on Yan Tianhuo's face deepened. "There is still some time before sunset, I wonder if Mr. would like to move to the mansion for a talk?"

It is also indecent to come but not reciprocate, Meng Jin has now tasted it.He nodded his thanks, but couldn't help thinking curiously in his heart——Yan Tianhuo seemed rich and well-educated, and Lou Chunshan was not unreasonable, so how could the two sides be enemies?Is it because of different forces?

Of course, thinking about it, Meng Jin wouldn't speak rashly, after all, he doesn't know Lou Chunshan theoretically now.Then, after turning two streets, he followed Yan Tianhuo into Yan's Mansion—it was in Daohuafang not far from Nanshi, with flying beams and bright green tiles, and it was so magnificently built.Soon, he discovered that in this short period of time, Yan Tianhuo had already thought of a good position for him.

"...Although Xuanfanfang, which is adjacent to Daohuafang, is not considered a rich and wealthy place, its location is superior and the surroundings are clean. It is also very close to the residences of the calligraphers and painters, and the farthest is no more than Santiaofang." Yan Tianhuo pointed to the map and said Daolai said, "Thinking about it, it's not bad."

Meng Jin also thought it sounded good.As an NPC, whether the residence is comfortable or not is completely out of his consideration, so he doesn't plan to conduct a field trip either.After all, Yan Tianhuo's standard is obviously higher than his; since the other party dares to recommend it, it must not be bad. "Just here." He made a final decision, and then looked at the young man with a smile, "I don't know who the owner is? Or is it you?"

Hearing that he was exposed, Yan Tianhuo blushed slightly. "It's really me." He touched his nose in a concealed manner.

"It seems that this time it's my turn to ask you to part with it." Meng Jin teased, and took out a thick wad of flying money from his sleeve—the system had just been refreshed—"How about a price?"

Yan Tianhuo obviously didn't expect Meng Jin to take out so much money from the empty sleeve of his robe, and instinctively stared at the sleeve.Then, he met Meng Jin's face in a blink of an eye, and said sternly: "I am very happy that Mr. is willing to be my neighbor, so how can I accept money from Mr. again? What's more, Mr. gave me calligraphy first." In the meantime, he was very determined.

Meng Jin could not help but pause when he heard that the other party was telling the truth.Although he had expected it before he came, when things actually happened, he found that Yan Tianhuo was much more sincere than he had imagined.Of course, a shop is nothing to Yan Tianhuo, what is commendable is his attitude. "Thanks to the kindness, then I will accept it with a shy face."

Seeing his agreement, Yan Tianhuo suddenly became happy. "Mr. likes it."

Afterwards, the two went to see the store in Xuanfanfang together.Meng Jin was not wrong, Yan Tianhuo was really generous - it was not a shop at all, it was at least five rooms wide.In this regard, Yan Tianhuo was plausible, saying that such a large space is needed for a calligraphy and painting shop, otherwise would it be possible to let customers go to the warehouse to look at the products?

Although Meng Jin knew Yan Tianhuo had plans from the very beginning, but the other party obviously put his heart into it, and he had no reason not to be sympathetic.What's more, he is an exception among NPCs - ordinary NPCs don't have self-awareness, and know the difference between players and NPCs.Even if it is measured by the performance between players, Yan Tianhuo has done a good job.

In return, Meng Jin took out a thin book.It looked unremarkable, even a little dusty and wrinkled. "Before you asked about Feng Weisheng, but I didn't have the chance to meet such a peerless master. But I have some friends in the world, and I have some knowledge." He pointed the direction of the book with his chin, showing a little hesitation, "It's all recorded in it, I don't know if it's useful to you."

As soon as Yan Tianhuo took the booklet, he saw the "Mission Item [-]: Mainline Blood Sea Microbiology" marked on it, and his eyes began to light up with excitement. "Thank you sir, I will study it carefully!"

After sending away the contented Yan Tianhuo, Meng Jin walked around the house and came to the conclusion that this place is more than enough for a branch store, and it can even save a lot of decoration effort.He couldn't help adding the labels of "hugely rich", "generous" and "reliable work" in Yan Tianhuo's impression, and at the same time felt that Yan Tianhuo's progress in the new task should be taken for granted.Afterwards, he flipped through the system prompts, and put up a recruitment notice outside the store as he said.

Well, it's almost time to finish work and rest now, right?

Just as Meng Jin was about to go offline, the master-student system suddenly rang—it was the online notification, from Lou Chunshan.

Strange, why is his cheap apprentice here again?Didn't it appear the next day without any change, every time from Xushi to Haishi?It's only been a day now?

Meng Jin was suspicious for a while, and finally decided that it had nothing to do with him.But just when he was about to ignore it, there was another system prompt, and the game master intelligence appeared: "Emergency, you must go to the Youyang Sect Headquarters immediately."

...Going to the main altar of the Youyang Sect?

There was nothing good to hear, Meng Jin frowned and asked, "So what?"

"Where did Lou Chunshan go." The master control intelligence explained concisely, "He probably wants to see Fuck Wutian."

Meng Jin reflexively wanted to say that I had resigned, but he also knew that the emergence of the master control intelligence meant that there was no room for change. "Can't you find someone else?" He struggled desperately, "Or just do it yourself?"

"Impossible," listening to the tone of the master intelligence, it seemed to roll its eyes, "I just let you know in advance—"

Before he finished speaking, Meng Jin had already seen the countdown reading in front of him, and his body also froze.When the countdown was over, his eyes blurred, and the surrounding scene changed from the square streets of Shendu to the fence of the Huanghuali bed painted with gold and carved dragons.He didn't care about anything else, and quickly raised his hand to touch——

Hey, there was indeed a thick bandage on his chest, fortunately he could minimize the pain.

"...The leader is awake!" Someone exclaimed, followed by the sound of chaotic footsteps, "Go and tell the guardians! Is the water and food ready? Where are the simmering wound medicines and tonics? Hurry up and bring them up! "

Meng Jin, oh no, Fuck Wutian, I just feel a headache when I hear these movements.Annoying enough, no wonder he only liked being in the copper room before. "Go down," he demanded, and then he was even more disturbed to find that his throat was hoarse, "It's so noisy."

The noise disappeared in an instant, and the leading maid knelt down on the spot tremblingly. "But, Master, your injury..."

"Get down!" Cao Wutian became impatient.

Several maids trembled even more. "yes……"

After they withdrew, the room finally became quiet.Cao Wutian closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep, counting to himself.One, two, three... Within ten beats, the faint sound of the copper stove fanning outside suddenly disappeared, replaced by the almost non-existent tap-toe sound.

Heh, entering and exiting the Devil's Cult main altar is like entering an uninhabited land. His good disciple is indeed the number one in the whole server and the light of the righteous way. It is really a shining pearl to cast a shadow under the Devil's Cult's sect!

The author has something to say:

Meng Jin/Cao Wutian: Thank you for the invitation, I am the No. 1 person who loves and works hard.

Master Control Intelligence (dismantling the stage without emotion): I forced it.