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Chapter 104 Face-to-Face with Tang Hulu (Instance): Zombie Frenzy

"Don't spend too much money, just eat something simple."

On the street, Ji Yi walked side by side with Xie Jiayi, feeling lost and uneasy.

Hsieh Chia-yi: "Okay, what do you want to eat?"

Ji Yi: "Lanzhou noodles?"

Hsieh Chia-yi: "."

Ji Yi: "McDonald's and KFC are fine too. I've been ordering a lot of takeout from them lately. By the way, is today Thursday?"

"."

Another silence.

What happened? Why did such a lively exchange suddenly fall silent?

Did I say something wrong?

Ji Yi wasn't lacking in experience interacting with girls; after all, with his looks, he had quite a few girls approaching him during his school days.

But that was so long ago. Ever since I got into debt, I haven't dared to date. Gradually, I've had fewer and fewer friends of the opposite sex, and my life has been just getting by, even to the point of being a complete mess.

My social circle is getting smaller and smaller.

He didn't even attend occasional gatherings with his college classmates.

Aside from Hsieh Chia-yi, whom I met through finding a cat, all my recent friends are from the Super Dimension game.

Thinking.

We followed Hsieh Chia-yi to a nearby shopping district.

"Would you like some barbecue, Mr. Ji?"

Ji Yi nodded blankly: "Either is fine, either is fine."

Hsieh Chia-yi: "."

We arrived at the barbecue restaurant.

Take a seat, choose a set meal, or order additional items.

A few hundred yuan went out.

"It's more expensive to eat at KFC."

I thought to myself, even though it wasn't my money, it was really inappropriate to let others spend money.

But then I thought, people who can afford a 6,000 yuan monthly rent apartment shouldn't be short of money.

Then relax and chat casually.

"What does Miss Xie do for a living?"

Ji Yi asked.

"."

There was silence for a while.

"Office workers".

What's the difference between answering and not answering?
Ji Yi could only try to find something new to say:
"So, you weren't home yesterday, did you go to work? Were you working overtime at the company last night?"

Xie Jiayi nodded: "Yes, with my boyfriend."

Ji Yi's expression showed visibly astonishment:
"Boy friend?"

"Oh, I misspoke. He's just a male friend I'm close to."

Ji Yi pressed further: "Is that so? You have feelings for him?"

Hsieh Chia-yi seemed to have been thinking for a long time:

"Probably not. He's a bit annoying. I definitely wouldn't choose him as my boyfriend."

Ji Yi's initial anxiety, which she didn't know why it had been on her mind, gradually subsided.

The beautiful woman in front of me had a calm and composed demeanor, and her manners were proper and generous. Her face was also very pleasing to the eye.

If I had to make a comparison, she's as beautiful as the female protagonist in that flop book written by Chicken Leg.

If you have the opportunity to get to know development, that would be great.

The two chatted as they grilled the meat.

The more Ji Yi talked to her, the more she felt that this girl was great in every way, especially her beauty.

Halfway through.

"I'm going to touch up my makeup."

"it is good."

While Xie Jiayi was away, Ji Yi glanced at her phone.

Miss Cat still hasn't replied.

Really angry?

Continue to message her:

"I was wrong, Your Highest and Greatest Cat, I have decided what I wish for: I wish you would stop being angry with me now."

[AAA Brand Design]: "Are you sure you want this? I'll send you whatever Mr. Giba wants to see."

Ha, women say one thing and do another.

Once they actually see it, they immediately change their tune.

I won't fall for it!
Ji Yi replied, "No, this is fine."

[AAA Brand Design]: "Okay, Mr. Ji Yi, your wish has been fulfilled."

[AAA Brand Design]: [Cute.gif]
Miss Cat has this side to her?

Magic.

At this moment.

Tang Hulu sent me a WeChat message.

[Scammed out of 8,000 yuan in online dating]: "Brother Ji, I'm eating out right now, guess what I saw?"

Ji Yi: "What?"

[Scammed out of 8,000 yuan in online dating scam]
"I'm dying of laughter! There's this loser who looks just like you. He's having dinner with a pretty girl, and the way he sits so upright and looks so awkward is hilarious, it's really funny."

"I bet a million that he's definitely a virgin!"

"He clearly has the same handsome face as Brother Ji, but he acts like a virgin in front of pretty girls. This date of his is definitely going to fall through!"

"The pretty girl went to the bathroom, and he's sitting here frowning, looking at his phone. He's probably looking up dating tips."

"The girl only agreed to have this meal with him because either she owed him a favor or she was forced into it by her elders. Otherwise, with his pathetic appearance..."

"Strange, this idiot is looking around now, I wonder what he's looking for."

"Holy crap! Why is he walking towards me? Brother Ji, let's stop talking."

Ji Yi strode towards a table of guests.

Hold up your phone with the screen facing outwards.

Looking at the man and woman at this table:
"Tang Hulu, your stupid loser Brother Ji is here. Who is this girl? Is she also owed a favor and has to eat here? Or was she forced to come on a blind date?"

Tang Hulu exclaimed in surprise: "Holy crap! Brother Ji! It's you!"

Ji Yi: "Is it hard to recognize me with this loser look?"

"Oh my god! I must have been blind! I didn't even recognize Brother Ji, who's as handsome as Daniel Wu! Who would have thought that Brother Ji's appearance wasn't enhanced at all in the game! He's just as handsome as he is in real life!"

Ji Yi ignored him and gestured with her chin: "Who is this girl?"

Tang Hulu chuckled: "Brother Ji, this is my girlfriend whom I met in the game. Her game ID is [Want to Eat Candied Hawthorn]. Isn't that a coincidence?"

Ji Yi frowned: "Girlfriend? Didn't you recommend Sadako to me yesterday? Ugh."

Tang Hulu, who jumped up in surprise, covered her mouth.

Tang Hulu explained to the girl in the seat with a grin:

"Hehehe, it's nothing, it's just a horror movie I recommended to Brother Ji. It's really scary, girls shouldn't listen to it!"

Ji Yi looked at the girl in the seat.

She's of average to above-average looks, roughly equivalent to 1.5 Miss Cat.

She looks like a homebody; her makeup clearly shows her lack of skill, and her hair looks messy and frizzy from not taking care of it for a long time.

I have to say, with her hair down in front, she could really play Sadako.

Speaking of Sadako.

I remembered the quest "The Widow's Hope" that Tang Hulu completed in the island nation instance.

What exactly is that mission? Has Tang Hulu awakened some strange hobby?

The hand that pried open the Tang gourd.

"I can't just call her by her ID name, so what should I call her?"

Tang Hulu chimed in, "Brother Ji, please don't be offended. She's a little shy. Let me introduce her. Her name is Wang Meng."

Then, he went to Wang Meng and raised his hand to introduce her:

"This is my brother Ji. How do you pronounce your name, Brother Ji?"

".wet."

"Yes! Pronounced 'yī' (异)!"

at this time.

Xie Jiayi came out of the bathroom to touch up her makeup and saw several people.

She looked at Ji Yi, then at Tang Hulu and the other person.

"Who are these two?"

Ji Yi: "A friend, I just happened to run into him."

Tang Hulu was very enthusiastic: "Yes, yes! I'm Brother Ji's friend. Brother Ji is incredibly capable and talented. You have no idea how many people hate him to the bone—no, they're jealous of his talent!"

He said this without giving Xie Jiayi a chance to react:
"It's perfect timing, since we two couples have run into each other today. How about we have a four-person date and eat together? Waiter, let's share a table!"

Tang Hulu was very enthusiastic in making the arrangements.

Three minutes later.

Ji Yi and Tang Hulu sat side by side, while Xie Jiayi and Wang Meng sat together.

They each faced their female companions.

With Tang Hulu's silly and talkative antics enlivening the atmosphere, the scene wasn't so awkward.

As for the so-called two couples, Ji Yi solemnly declared that he and Xie Jiayi are just friends and neighbors.

Tang Hulu smiled apologetically, admitting that he had been rash, but anyone could see that he had done it on purpose.

Neither Xie Jiayi nor Wang Meng were particularly talkative, but under Tang Hulu's encouragement, they ended up saying quite a bit.

The dinner party proceeded happily.

Ji Yi put his arm around Tang Hulu's shoulder and whispered in his ear:

"When did you meet Wang Meng? Weren't you using the Holy Grail yesterday?"

Tang Hulu chuckled and replied, "Last night I created a dungeon by myself called 'Passion Hotel,' a simple dungeon for two-player teams. There's no penalty for losing. As for how to beat it, Brother Ji, you'll understand when you grow up."

Ji Yi: "."

"So...you mean you fell in love at first sight?" Tang Hulu shook his head.

He smugly made a gun gesture with his right hand.

Upon seeing this scene, Wang Meng seemed to remember something, and slowly lowered her head, wishing she could bury her face in her hair.

Ji Yi gasped.

This idiot is really lucky; he managed to find a girlfriend even with all that.

No, I have to play with him again!

Chosen One, plunder!
soon.

The group had finished their meal.

They said their goodbyes.

Back at the apartment, Ji Yi watched Xie Jiayi prepare to go back to her room.

"that."

Ji Yi hesitated, as if she wanted to speak.

"Ok?"

Hsieh Chia-yi turned her head away.

"When I have time in the future, I'll treat you to a meal."

Xie Jiayi tilted her head: "Lanzhou noodles or KFC?"

"No, no, no, I see there are quite a few restaurants in the nearby shopping area that I haven't been to yet, Japanese food, sushi, seafood, Western food. I'd really like to go, but it's not fun eating alone. How about we go together next time? My treat."

Xie Jiayi nodded: "Okay, then let's go together when we have the chance."

"it is good."

Ji Yi didn't realize how silly the smile on her face looked.

I watched Xie Jiayi return to her room.

Ji Yi also returned to the house.

I felt exceptionally happy.

fitness!

Boom boom boom!
With all that brute strength and nowhere to use it, I started training with deadlifts and squats.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Since I started playing hyperdimensional games, my physical fitness has improved, and I have more energy.

After working out, I take a shower and drink some protein powder.

After changing my clothes, I lay comfortably in bed.

Pick up your phone and invite a few people to go online and play a dungeon.

Tang Hulu is very obedient. Ever since Ji Yi told him not to play multiplayer competitive dungeons, he no longer plans to play competitive dungeons. Moreover, he has changed from being forced to play once a week to actively participating in dungeons.

Miss Cat agreed. She hadn't sent many messages today, and I wondered what she was busy with.

I also offered him chicken legs, but he said he had to rush to finish the chapter for the Alliance Leader and didn't have time to go into the dungeon.

So, the team was finally decided.

In the game space.

Team leader: Ji Yi.

Team members: Schrödinger's Cat, Tang Hulu, Want to Eat Tanghulu.

Tang Hulu was very excited: "Open!!!"

Ji Yi: "Wait a minute, I have two rewards that I haven't opened yet, please wait a bit."

Tang Hulu: "Okay, Brother Ji!"

One is a special skill card, and the other is an intermediate-level profession gift box.

No one else can open these two things for you, otherwise we'll let Tang Hulu try his luck.

Activate the first item, and a dazzling array of special skills will be revealed.

Upon seeing a certain skill, Ji Yi's eyes lit up.

That's it.

【Name: Ultimate Vision】

[Skill Card Attribute: Special Skill, Permanently Mastered]

[Effect 1: Passive effect, greatly increases vision range, grants darkvision.]

[Effect 2: Active effect, consumes mental energy, can see through objects. The rate of mental energy consumption varies depending on the material of the object being seen through. No cooldown time]

Learning requirements: None

[Note: If someone were to gain X-ray vision, what would be the first thing they do?]

Then it's time to open the box.

[Used: Intermediate Career Gift Box]

Congratulations! You have received: 20 Blank Cards

"Why is it this again? Give me some unique weapons!"

Forget it, saves me the trouble of adding more cards.

Back in the party: "I'm back, everyone, let's get ready to start the dungeon!"

"Okay." ×3
[Entering the instance]

[Instance Name: Zombie Frenzy]

[Dungeon Size: 7-player raid]

Mission Objective: Escort "Aya" back to the shelter.

[Limited Time Offer: 14 Days]

[Difficulty: Normal]

A flash of white light appeared before my eyes.

dusk.

ruins.

Modern skyscrapers stand side by side, each leaning precariously, seemingly on the verge of collapse.

The sky wasn't as murky and ugly as I had imagined; instead, the brilliant and magnificent sunset clouds were truly captivating.

The streets were dilapidated and desolate.

Scrapped cars are everywhere, and road signs are crooked and twisted.

"So what about the zombies?"

With this extreme field of vision, the area in front of Ji Yi was almost twice as large.

The scenery on both sides can be viewed without turning your head.

"It seems everyone has been separated."

Miss Cat's voice came from behind me.

Turn around and look.

[Ultimate Vision Effect 2 activated]

[You pervert, you're not thinking of testing out a new ability, are you?]

Hmm, it's light blue today.

“I’ve been lewdly stalked by Mr. Giba. Oh no, I’ll never get married.”

Miss Cat read aloud, her hands symbolically protecting her in front of her.

Ji Yi scratched his head awkwardly and turned his face away.

Miss Cat's tone suddenly turned serious:
"Looks like I was right, you lecherous Mr. Giba."

"It was an accident, an unconscious act, a moment of carelessness. I won't do it again."

Miss Cat seemed unwilling to pursue the matter further.
"Your eyes are on your body, what can I do? Sooner or later I'll get a set of clothes that can block your ability to see through things."

Such things do exist, but unfortunately, they can't block the great and invincible eye of data.

"But Mr. Giba, do you think you're the only one who can see through things?"

brush--

An eyeball-shaped object appeared in Miss Cat's hand.

"This is a prop I made using Little Red's eyeball."

Xiao Hong's eyeball was obtained at the Demon Town checkpoint, and Ji Yi used it to exchange for Senbontsuji's survival axe.

Look at the item in Miss Cat's hand.

【Name: Demon Eye】

[Type: props]

[Quality: Epic]

[Effect: Can see through illusions, directly perceive the true nature of things, and is immune to external illusions. Can also see through and detect other units. Note: Requires continuous consumption of spiritual energy during use.]

[Note: This is an epic-level item crafted by player Miss Cat, embodying her obsession and resentment towards eye-related abilities.]

Looking at this information.

Data Eye also gave its evaluation:
[This is a low-spec, basic version of the Data Eye external adapter; it's definitely junk.]

Ji Yi: "."

Miss Cat raised her ghost eye.

Based on the principle that if you're going to look at me, then I'll look at you in return.

"Well"

A second later, she immediately withdrew her ghost eyes.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yi was taken aback.

Then his face turned red.

The two found themselves in a very awkward atmosphere.

[Although I really don't want to interrupt your weird game of looking at each other naked, your target "Aya" is being chased by a large horde of zombies a kilometer to the southwest.]

Ji Yi immediately waved to Miss Cat: "Something's up! Come on, follow me."

They headed southwest.

Don't get excited, there won't be any big waves.

'Then what the hell are you talking about?'

Ji Yi: "The situation has changed, let's walk slowly."

【.】

　That's all for today. I'll see if I can add more tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)