Online Game: Me, with Unparalleled Comprehension

The shop was filled with all kinds of clothing, from coarse cloth short jackets to silk robes, and even some martial arts-style outfits and chivalrous costumes.

Wu Feng carefully selected them.

Finally, I bought a set of solid, ordinary-made dark blue suit, a wide-brimmed bamboo hat to cover my face, a black night suit, and several different styles of masks.

These things weren't high-end, but they were practical enough and sufficient to conceal his figure and appearance when needed.

He doesn't want to be famous.

Becoming famous means more attention, more trouble, and even the possibility of being investigated and targeted.

Making a fortune quietly and enhancing his strength in a low-key manner is his way of survival.

He carefully packed the newly bought clothes into his backpack, looked up at the sky, and saw that it was completely dark, with lights shining everywhere in the city.

We found a relatively quiet inn that didn't seem to have many guests, called "Ping An Inn".

We booked a regular room on the second floor.

I found a table in the corner of the lobby, sat down, and ordered a bowl of beef noodles, a plate of braised beef, and a pot of coarse tea.

While eating slowly, I kept an eye on the conversations of the other players at the other tables in the lobby.

"...Sword Howling Nine Heavens and the others are completely ruined. I heard they're training from scratch. Dying once is too much of a loss; they can't afford to lose."

"Who would dare to mess with the Four Evils now? They've all learned their lesson. They either grind monsters to level up or try to complete sect quests and curry favor with NPCs. I think those guys who went to Dali City to try and infiltrate Duan Wang's mansion might have a more reliable approach."

"Murong Fu's threshold is too high. I heard that you have to pass the tests of two of his retainers. At this stage, there are very few people who can do that. But the collection of books in Mantuo Manor... tsk tsk, those are good things. I just don't know if I'll have the life to get them."

"Come on, let's think about how to survive on the outskirts of Ten Thousand Calamities Valley first. I was almost killed yesterday by a poison dart frog that suddenly jumped out..."

Wu Feng ate his noodles quietly, putting slices of braised beef into his mouth one by one and chewing slowly.

As he listened to the players' discussion, thoughts raced through his mind.

There are many more ways to obtain advanced martial arts skills in this game than just fighting monsters or having a serendipitous encounter.

Building relationships with important NPCs and integrating into the storyline's faction is also a viable path.

The Duan Prince's Mansion, the Murong Family... these places all hold extraordinary martial arts techniques.

Especially the collection of books in Mantuo Manor, Langhuan Jade Cave... the martial arts classics collected there are undoubtedly a huge treasure for someone like him who pursues the ultimate stacking of attributes.

"Now that we've dealt with Wanjie Valley and the Four Evils, perhaps it's time to go take a look around Jiangnan." Wu Feng narrowed his eyes and finished the last mouthful of noodle soup.

Murong Fu is a man of deep thoughts and unfathomable nature, but the allure of Mantuo Manor is worth the risk of exploring.

He got up, went upstairs, returned to his guest room, and closed the door.

Back in his room at the inn, Wu Feng had a sudden thought and chose to exit the game.

In the real world, the soft sound of the game pod's hatch sliding open was exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

Wu Feng sat up, braced himself on the edge with both hands, and leaped out with a little effort.

As my feet touched the cool floor, a powerful and grounding feeling spread from the soles of my feet throughout my body.

He stretched his arms and gave a long yawn.

The joints emitted a slight crackling sound, like rusty gears meshing again.

The strength in his chest was even greater than yesterday, and the muscles on his arms bulged slightly in the dim indoor light, making their contours even more distinct.

The daily punches, swordplay, and internal energy circulation in the game are subtly and gradually being reflected back onto this real body.

He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

He quickly changed into casual clothes, grabbed his phone and keys, opened the door, and went out.

As dusk falls and the city lights begin to twinkle, the streets are bustling with people and vehicles, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

This is a different kind of liveliness, imbued with the unique hustle and bustle of modern life.

He turned into his usual street with practiced ease and lifted the plastic curtain of the family-style restaurant.

The familiar cacophony of noise and the aroma of stir-fried dishes wafted over.

The shop was quite crowded, mostly with regulars from the neighborhood, gathered together to drink and chat.

Wu Feng found an empty two-person table in the corner against the wall and sat down.

The waiter brought over a greasy, plastic-sealed menu. He took it, glanced at it, and didn't hesitate for long.

"Boiled sliced ​​pork, spicy diced chicken, salted fish and eggplant casserole, and sizzling tofu." He ordered four of his usual dishes, and added one more: "Seaweed and egg drop soup. And a big bowl of rice."

"Okay, just a moment." The waiter noted it down, tore off the order form, and called out towards the kitchen.

Waiting for the food takes time. Wu Feng leaned back in the somewhat hard plastic chair and took out his phone from his pocket.

The screen lit up, and he swiped his thumb to open the "Jianghu Dream" official forum app.

The homepage feed is still scrolling by at a rapid pace, with all sorts of titles.

He quickly browsed through the forum and noticed that the atmosphere seemed a little different today.

Compared to the frenzied scene of the past few days, when everyone was discussing the Four Evils, the adventures in Wuliang Mountain, and the countless masters rushing to their deaths, today's forum... is much calmer.

Although there are still discussion threads about the Four Evils, their popularity has clearly decreased.

Instead, there were some practical exchanges: which leveling spot is the most efficient, which martial arts school offers the best value for money, and how to increase a certain NPC's favorability.

He casually scrolled down and a post with an unremarkable title but catchy content popped up:

[I witnessed it firsthand! The Four Villains have teamed up! They're on the southern slopes of Cangshan Mountain, all four of them acting together; there's no way to fight them!]

The poster, whose ID was "Passing By Nobody," spoke with a mix of lingering fear and relief:

"Today, while doing a mission, I passed by the forest on the southern slope of Cangshan Mountain and saw four red-named individuals walking together in the distance. It was Duan Yanqing, Ye Erniang, Nanhai Eshen, and Yun Zhonghe! The four of them were actually acting together. Didn't everyone say that they often traveled alone?"

I was so scared that I quickly hid and didn't dare to breathe.

I secretly followed him for a while afterward.

On the way, they encountered several players who were too blind to be ambushed. Before they could even exchange blows, Duan Yanqing killed them with a few quick strikes of his One-Finger Divine Skill. They died so swiftly and decisively.

It seems that the incident where Yun Zhonghe was almost surrounded and killed by those top players on the leaderboard has made them wary.

Now that the four of them are teaming up, let alone ordinary players, even top-tier experts would probably not fare well.

These people are too ruthless; they don't give anyone a chance.

Poisoning, sneak attacks, encirclement, targeting the lower body... they use all sorts of underhanded tricks.

We players don't have much practical experience. We might not even win in a one-on-one fight against someone of the same level, let alone with four seasoned veterans working together.

I advise anyone still thinking about it to give up.

At least for now, these four are invincible; no matter how many you send, they'll all die.

There weren't many replies to the post, but most of them were in agreement.

"The original poster is right, I saw it too. It was over at Diancang Mountain. Four people together couldn't get close at all."

"Let's all go, let's just focus on leveling up. This game isn't something you can win with just passion."

"The gap in strength is too great. In terms of combat awareness, experience, and teamwork, we were completely crushed."

Wu Feng read through the list one by one, his face expressionless.

Previously, Yun Zhonghe was besieged by Jian Xiaojiutian and his group of five. Although he did not die, he was in grave danger and would have been killed if the reinforcements had not arrived in time.

The uncertainty of who might die has clearly put these villainous NPCs on high alert.

They're quite intelligent; they know how to stick together.

With the four of them together, Duan Yanqing can use his One-Finger Divine Skill to kill from a distance, Ye Erniang can engage in close combat, the Crocodile God of the South Sea can launch a frontal assault, and Yun Zhonghe can roam and ambush... At this stage, no matter how many players go there, they'll just be easy prey.

Even if a top-tier player were to emerge, their chances of winning against this group of four seasoned second-rate players with rich practical experience and ruthless tactics would be slim.

"There's no chance for now." Wu Feng closed the post, feeling no regret.

He hadn't originally planned to confront them head-on.

If we're not strong enough, going there would be suicide; the loss would be too great, it's not worth it.

I browsed the forum again, but there really wasn't any new information of any greater value.

With the four villains teaming up, player enthusiasm cooled down, and everyone returned to the more basic rhythm of leveling up, doing quests, and accumulating resources.

fair enough.

He put his phone away, just as the waiter started serving the dishes.

Steaming hot dishes filled the small table, and the spicy and fragrant aroma wafted into the nostrils.

Boiled sliced ​​pork is tender and smooth, spicy diced chicken is crispy and fragrant, salted fish and eggplant casserole is perfect with rice, and sizzling tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Real-life meals always bring more satisfaction than the dry rations and coarse food at the inn in the game.

Wu Feng picked up his chopsticks, stopped thinking about it, and focused on the food in front of him.

He devoured the four dishes, soup, and a large bowl of rice in a whirlwind, letting out a satisfied sigh.

I paid the bill and got up.