I went berserk in the game of gods.

Chapter 124 A Down-to-Earth Journey on the Spirit Boat

Perhaps because Shen Luoyan hadn't left the 008 division yet and had been carrying her communication device, Cao Yu quickly received her reply.

"Where is the junior student? Are they about to start a dungeon?"

A voice, slightly cool in tone yet with a playful atmosphere, emanated from the paper cup.

Cao Yu replied:
"No. 99, Tianhu Residential Area, Wangcheng Street, Ping'an City. Come quickly."

After providing his location, he went to the terrace on the second floor of the villa, intending to give the other party a simple welcome when they arrived.

To his surprise, An Li, Yang Chan, and Chen Ran were all on the terrace.

The three of them were sitting around a small table, chatting idly, when they saw him appear, they all stopped talking.

"What are you talking about?" Cao Yu asked curiously.

"Let's get to know each other," Chen Ran said. "Look, we're about the same age, and we'll be living together for a while, so it's natural to get to know each other and become familiar with one another."

Xiao Chen, you're actually two or three years older than them... Cao Yu naturally didn't say anything that would spoil the mood.

"But what are you doing here in the middle of the night?" Chen Ran asked curiously.

"I'm getting ready to go into a dungeon," Cao Yu said. "I'll leave after I meet with one person."

"So fast?"

Yang Chan was surprised. But when she thought about how her sixth brother had barely slept since becoming a player, she wasn't so surprised.

Sixth Brother is really pushing himself too hard… she asked:

"Sixth Brother, are you going to node 09?"

“That’s right,” Cao Yu said. “I’m sorry, little sister. Because I can’t buy the same D-level invitation letter in a short time, I can only go alone this time.”

"No need to apologize, I was planning to stay in Division 008 anyway."

Yang Chan explained:
“My second sister-in-law just arrived here and is just an ordinary person. I’m a little worried about her being alone here. Although my second brother is with her, he’s also a player and needs to run dungeons too. I plan to stay here for now and take turns taking care of my second sister-in-law with my second brother. Anyway, there’s no shortage of D-level dungeons in the 008 division, so I can participate anytime.”

Like Yang Jian, Yang Chan is also a family-oriented person.

Although she was quite disappointed that she couldn't go to node 09 with Cao Yu, she chose the latter because someone needed to stay at home to take care of things.

“Ping’an City is still very safe. But it would be good for you to stay and keep your sister-in-law company for a while, little sister.” Cao Yu said with a smile, “Once I’ve established myself at Node 09, I’ll bring you all over here.”

"Sixth Brother, from what you're saying... you don't plan to stay in the Federation anymore?" Yang Chan asked.

“The Federation is like our hometown. We can go back and visit when we have time.” Cao Yu replied, “But staying here for a long time… After the matters of the three major families are resolved, I estimate that we will soon be promoted to B-level players… No, by then, we might already be B-level.”

He shook his head slightly:
"Staying in the Federation won't allow for continued development, since there are only two B-level dungeons there, and who knows when the third one will be created."

“Sigh, Cao Yu, I really envy you being able to travel around so much.” Chen Ran then joined the conversation, saying, “I also want to go and see Node 09, but unfortunately I’m only an E-level player right now… I can only stay here for now and level up my player level first.”

"The path to becoming an empress requires steady progress. You must reach the pinnacle of each realm and not rush things," Cao Yu said earnestly.

"..."

It hardened... Chen Ran's fist hardened.

“I need to go to Division 002, and I need to take a spirit boat,” An Li suddenly said. “Let’s go together.”

"Partition 002?" Cao Yu asked in surprise, "Why don't we just go check the node?"

“There is a Purgatory Beast Hunting Ground in Zone 002. I heard that it was created by a number of large forces. It is the largest beast hunting ground in our entire node and has a very high reputation. Even though there are beast hunting activities every day, tickets are still hard to come by.”

An Li explained:
"There, monsters from various worlds, strange times and spaces, and even monsters captured from the mysterious sea appear, and players can sign up to participate in the hunt. I heard that the higher the hunting points ranking, the richer the rewards. If you can win the championship, the rewards will be beyond imagination."

"I understand." Cao Yu didn't ask any further questions.

Given An Li's superpowers, she is indeed suited to go to this kind of place.

After all, the hunting grounds certainly don't lack corpses.

Moreover, they were the corpses of extraordinary beings.

And it produces a fixed amount every day.

For Yu Anli, Division 002 is undoubtedly an ultimate treasure trove that allows her to grow rapidly.

On the other side, Yang Chan showed a strange expression after hearing these words:
"You...you're going to participate in the beast hunting? Since it's the largest beast hunting ground in our node, the players participating must be quite formidable, right?"

“I’ll go collect the materials,” An Li replied.

Yang Chan didn't quite understand.

However, seeing that An Li didn't intend to say more, she didn't ask further, but simply reminded her:
"Then be careful. A hunting ground like that sounds like a mixed bag... In short, don't be reckless, safety first."

"Mm," An Li said, "Thank you for your concern, Seventh Sister."

"..."

Yang Chan wanted to hit someone.

She hadn't thought much of it at first, but An Li's use of "Seventh Sister" immediately made her worry... Would something inappropriate for children happen if An Li and Sixth Brother went out together?
Damn it, she really wanted to go and supervise.

"Are you confident?" Cao Yu asked An Li.

“Yes,” An Li reminded her, “Don’t forget, I also have a puppet whose strength is close to that of the strongest tier.”

She was referring to "Xiao Chen's puppet".

Cao Yu also thought of this and suppressed his worries.

In some ways, An Li is quite ruthless; she's intelligent and not just a pretty face who needs to be taken care of.

Previously, when facing the predicament of "Cangyu Group", even without his intervention, An Li could most likely have turned the tide by frantically running dungeons, although the risk was a bit high.

Cao Yu smiled and said, "Then let's wish each other a safe journey."

"Ah."

An Li simply responded.

Actually, traveling to the outer region by spirit boat tonight was already part of her plan.

If it weren't for waiting for Cao Yu, she probably would have set off long ago.

For some reason, ever since she left the Federation world, she had a strange, indescribable feeling in her heart... If she had to describe it, it was as if she had received some kind of call.

It seems to have.

Or perhaps not.

It's practically a complete fabrication.

She couldn't quite tell if this was a genuine feeling or some kind of inner expectation driven by curiosity about the outside world and the 09 node.

……

A short while later, Cao Yu received a request from the security guard at the entrance of the residential compound to open the gate.

The wild geese have arrived.

At 10:20 p.m., Shen Luoyan walked through the residential area and arrived at the door of villa number 99.

Cao Yu, who was on the second-floor terrace, waved to her.

Seeing this, Chen Luoyan lightly leaped onto it. Landing gracefully, the icy expression on her face melted away, and she smiled:
"Junior, I knew you couldn't wait to go to the dungeon after settling down. That's why I haven't left the 008 section these past few days, waiting for you."

“I need you to help me cover up the information,” Cao Yu said, getting straight to the point.

"Junior, you really like ordering people around. But..." Shen Luoyan didn't refuse: "Considering that you helped me escape the Federation's misery, I'll take any jobs you need from now on for free. How about that, aren't you touched?"

After saying that, she made a rather exaggerated gesture, gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear and striking what she thought was a very cool pose.

This scene left An Li and the other two somewhat bewildered.

"...What are you doing all of a sudden?" Cao Yu asked curiously.

"Oh, I've heard that guys your age have a natural attraction to cool and beautiful female seniors. Especially their little gestures, which can really attract you."

Chen Luoyan's lips curled up slightly:
"I just tried to tempt you with a move I'd only recently learned. But it seems you're not falling for it, junior. Sigh... This is so embarrassing. I'm practically digging my toes into the ground now, and I even feel like I want to find a hole to crawl into and cover my face."

"Huh...?" Chen Ran was stunned.

There's something strange about Cao Yu's senior.

Of the people present, only she showed an emotional reaction.

Cao Yu and Yang Chan were not surprised that they knew who Shen Luoyan was.

An Li simply ignored it.

……

"Cao Yu, be careful."

"Sixth Brother, come back soon."

Chen Ran and Yang Chan said goodbye to Cao Yu respectively.

After responding to the two, Cao Yu, along with An Li and Shen Luoyan, held the dungeon invitations from the outer area and teleported to the Spirit Boat Point.

Yes, Chen Luoyan also needs to run a dungeon, and her destination is Zone 004.

After exchanging ideas, the three decided to travel together so they could look after each other.

At this moment, night is falling in the real world, but Lingzhou Point remains bustling with activity.

The projection of the mysterious sea in the distance emitted a soft light, covering the entire Spirit Boat Point and keeping the space constantly lit.

Player factions have also brought in power generation facilities, creating artificial light sources that adorn the various buildings. The neon lights fill the view, transforming the place into a city that never sleeps, exclusively for the players.

It was very lively and bustling.

While waiting for the spirit boat, the three of them browsed the shops.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, An Li and Shen Luoyan both used E-grade items to slightly conceal their faces, reducing the scrutiny directed at them.

Cao Yu felt the same way—it wasn't that he was afraid of being targeted by some female lecher, but rather that he couldn't predict whether he would encounter any conflicts between players during his journey. If he did... with a disguised identity, he wouldn't have to hold back when he attacked, which would be very convenient.

About forty minutes later, the spirit boat flew out from the projection of the strange sea.

"We're lucky, they arrived quickly," Shen Luoyan said with a smile.

"Let's go," Cao Yu suggested.

Then, with the feeling of embarking on a new stage in his life, he stepped over the colorful, radiant staircase that stretched from the spirit ship to the ground and boarded the enormous spirit ship.

He purchased the instance invitation for node 09 from the official shop in Lingzhou yesterday.

ten minutes later.

The spirit boat retracted its colorful staircase, allowing a dazzling light to envelop its massive hull. It moved automatically without wind, heading towards the projection of the strange sea.

It slowly passed through the boundaries between the real and the unreal, and flew into the real sea of ​​illusion.

A violent, surging tide of spiritual energy swept in, but was kept out by the colorful barrier surrounding the spirit boat.

The next second, Cao Yu received a game notification.

You have boarded the spirit ship C0909494. A round-trip ticket has been generated for you, and the fare has been automatically deducted.

Seeing this, Cao Yu brought up the player panel and glanced at it.

Evolution Points: 349950

'The boat ticket cost 50 points...'

He originally had nearly 600,000 evolution points. In the process of compensating his relatives and friends, he spent more than 200,000, leaving 350,000 as a reserve. This number was enough to luxuriously cover his evolution at the C-level stage. It has to be said that robbing money is fast.

Cao Yu looked at An Li and Shen Luoyan and asked:
"How many points were deducted from your ticket price?"

An Li: "30 points."

Chen Luoyan: "20 PM."

"It seems the cost varies depending on the destination," Cao Yu said thoughtfully. "I wonder what will happen if we take a longer journey?"

“I’ve already inquired about that,” An Li replied. “The extra distance traveled will incur a deduction of several times the evolution points. Other than that, there’s nothing else.”

After An Li finished speaking, she looked out of the spirit boat, seemingly captivated by the strange scenery that was rushing by.

At this moment, the three of them stood on the spacious deck of the spirit ship, not yet inside. Through the semi-transparent, colorful barrier, they observed the strange sights and sounds within the eerie sea.

The other players, like them, gazed at the mysterious sea from the deck, their hearts filled with awe from time to time.

In the raging ocean of spiritual energy, countless fragments of life's illusions were swept up and drifted, like glowing jellyfish, floating in the endless illusory space, appearing as tiny worlds.

Various emotions materialized, becoming the ever-changing and magnificent aurora, twisting and dancing under the tides of the spirit.

Illusions intertwine and collide, and the lost dreams are like colorful oil paints, dazzling and vibrant.

The scenery in the mysterious sea is not monotonous.

Everything is constantly changing.

Cao Yu could occasionally catch glimpses of creatures, some large and some small. The small ones were like fish in the river, while the large ones stretched to the horizon, creating an indescribable sense of awe.

"Don't stare at those creatures for too long, or you'll suffer some kind of mental interference. In severe cases, you might even be assimilated."

A reminder reached the ears of Cao Yu and the other two.

The three of them turned their heads and saw a young woman in a work uniform with a sweet smile.

Cao Yu observed the other party and judged from the spiritual aura he exuded that he should be a D-level player.

The other person had a name tag hanging around their neck that read "Commentator".

The female commentator smiled and said:

"Is this your first time riding a spirit ship? As you can see, I am an employee of 'Phantom Universe Catering,' responsible for guiding and explaining. 100 evolution points can hire me for 1 hour, during which I will guide you through the spirit ship's operating system. You can also ask me any questions you may have. Would you three distinguished guests like to book a ride?"

"can."

An Li responded first and transferred 100 points to the other party.

It's not expensive anyway.

To her surprise, the female commentator received her transfer not through the player ID on her arm, but by... pulling out a cash register that looked like a miniature version of the Spirit Boat.

(End of this chapter)