It turns out I'm a second-generation demon.

The equipment room was spacious, sparsely furnished, containing only rows of expensive gaming pods and towering computer towers that almost touched the ceiling. The cooling fans whirred loudly. A thick, arm-like cable connected the gaming pod's base to the computer tower.

The moment Li Xianyu stepped into the equipment room, he was deeply attracted by them. The shiny alloy shell, the smooth lines of the cabin, the built-in intelligent computer, and the high-tech atmosphere everywhere.

If this thing were to hit the market, it would definitely be a bestseller.

"Warrior, do we have internal pricing for employees? When will these devices be available? I want to buy two; my great-grandmother loves playing games," Li Xianyu said enviously.

Baoze Group's VR equipment is world-renowned, but it's a bit expensive. Li Xianyu had been eyeing Baoze's gaming helmet for a long time, but he didn't like the gaming goggles from a few years ago.

Thunder Valkyrie was startled: "Your great-grandmother?"

Li Xianyu had a sudden inspiration: "...My girlfriend, we like this nickname, it's...it's romantic."

Thunder War Maiden's lips twitched: "Your tastes are quite unique, huh?"

The man beside him, Jin Gang, said, "The game was only halfway through development when we ran into Long Aotian. The project was delayed, and these devices are still prototypes. It's a long way from being released to the market."

"Who is Long Aotian?" Li Xianyu looked around and saw that in the two rows of game pods against the wall, there were sleeping people.

They wore strange black uniforms with wires attached to them, the other end of which was connected to the game pod.

These people are blood descendants who are so immersed in the illusory world that they cannot extricate themselves. Among them are a few pitiful creatures who were rescued, but because of their weak will, they became the village chief's foolish sons.

For example, the fire-breathing boy, the beloved disciple of the God of Fire.

The one who tied the knot must untie it. The awakened Long Aotian can cure them, so the company is eager to pull Long Aotian out of the damned virtual world. But so far, no one has been able to do so, leaving them in an awkward dilemma.

King Kong walked up to a gaming pod, reached out and patted the quartz glass cover. "That's it."

Li Xianyu leaned closer to look and, through the hatch, saw a greasy, fat man lying inside. He looked like the kind of shut-in who wasn't tall or strong, and his appearance was quite ordinary, even a little apologetic.

In short, he's a very ordinary person.

Long Aotian... doesn't fit the ideal art style.

"Before awakening, he was just an ordinary person," Thunder War Maiden said. "So ordinary that he had no distinguishing features. He was terrible at interpersonal relationships, liked to stay home playing games, order takeout, had anime girl wallpaper on his walls, and even his body pillow had anime girl designs on it. It's said that he never had a girlfriend until he graduated from university, making him a rare virgin. Unlike King Kong, who couldn't accept women, he was insecure and introverted. He clearly longed to make friends with cute girls, and even have something happen between them, but he didn't dare to speak up. He was a master online, but in real life, he was so cowardly that it was unbearable to watch. He was incredibly horny inside."

"Sister War Maiden, it's a repressed flirtation, not an inner flirtation," Li Xianyu said. "I understand, you know, you're a greasy otaku. I had classmates like that in college. And they all had one thing in common: they liked cute, soft lolis. I've always looked down on those kinds of people."

Thunder War Maiden said, "It seems you understand this type of person quite well."

"How do we enter the virtual world and lie down inside?" He looked at the game pod.

As he asked her questions, Thunder Warrior had already started taking off her clothes. She was clearly prepared, and she took off her sportswear and sports pants in a very generous manner, revealing a rather conservative bikini underneath.

Eighty percent of Thunder War Maiden's incredibly hot figure was displayed to Li Xianyu and King Kong.

She's had long, shapely legs for ten years, firm and slender, with a full bottom, a tiny waist that could be encircled with one hand, and a jade-like back and snow-white neck. The only regret is that her bust size is a bit low.

Indeed, there are no perfect women in the world.

Unlike Li Xianyu, who wished he could turn his eyes into cameras, Jin Gang frowned and looked away after glancing at Thunder War Maiden's figure, muttering, "Looking at a woman naked on a screen is fine, but seeing her in person makes me want to vomit. Women really are big pigs!"

Thunder Warrior donned her game outfit, lay down in the game pod, and as the quartz glass slowly descended, she entered the virtual world.

Jin Gang was the second to enter, followed by San Wu. She took off her hospital gown in front of Li Xianyu without any suspicion. Li Xianyu turned his head away, did not look, and silently took off his clothes.

He could admire Thunder War Maiden's figure without restraint, and even dared to make a few comments, but seeing Sanwu wearing underwear always made him feel that he was taking advantage of her vulnerability.

Li Xianyu did have some integrity, though not much.

......

Li Xianyu awoke in the darkness, as if he had been locked in a dark room, with no light at all; his head, his feet, and all around him were pitch black.

Where am I?

Similar scenes reminded him of crime dramas he had seen before. The police had a method of interrogating criminals: locking a person in a quiet, dark room where no light could be seen. No matter who it was, staying in there for three days would drive anyone crazy.

After putting on the game costume, I felt confused and dizzy, as if I had taken a nap and then opened my eyes to find myself here.

So, this is Long Aotian's virtual world?

There was nothing but darkness...

Just then, a voice rang out from the darkness:

"Do you want to show off?"

The voice was seductive, as if it could stir up desires hidden deep within one's heart.

Li Xianyu said, "What do you mean by showing off? It's a scholar's business. Can you call that showing off? It's called displaying one's wisdom in front of others."

The voice ignored him and continued, "Have you ever experienced academic setbacks, career difficulties, or emotional frustrations? If so, then join us. Here you will experience the most exhilarating way to show off."

Li Xianyu frowned, feeling inexplicably irritated and longing.

He remembered the Thunder King's reminder: This was Long Aotian's ability—spiritual resonance?

Everyone has the desire to be recognized and celebrated in public, and everyone encounters setbacks and disappointments in life. Therefore, the only way to resist such temptations is through willpower.

Li Xianyu took a deep breath and pretended that she didn't care.

The voice in the darkness continued its seductive whisper: "For example, when your boss is scolding you at work, you yell, 'I quit!' Then you reveal your wealth, claiming to own dozens of luxury homes. That earns you envious glances from that jerk of a boss. Doesn't that feel amazing?"

It actually seems kind of fun...

Li Xianyu couldn't help but imagine the scene, and his heart suddenly raced. He knew he had been bewitched again.

"For example, when you want to attend a certain university, a teacher suddenly says disdainfully: 'You academically challenged student, you're overestimating yourself, you don't deserve it!' A few months later, you wave your acceptance letter in front of him, and seeing his ashamed and embarrassed expression, doesn't that feel great?"

Ah...so good.

Li Xianyu's spirit resonated uncontrollably.

"If you say you're willing to join, you can be as good as me," the voice said.

For a fleeting moment, Li Xianyu instinctively wanted to agree, but thankfully he pulled back from the brink in time.

"I don't want to, you can go to hell!" Li Xianyu shouted.

"For example, imagine you're being provoked and bullied by a brainless supporting character, and bystanders look down on you. Suddenly, you transform into Superman, easily beat them up, and watching them lie on the ground, you disdainfully say: 'You're just a piece of trash with a fighting power of only 5. You know nothing about power.' Doesn't that feel amazing?"

Li Xianyu felt as if a cat was scratching at his heart, making him unbearably itchy.

It feels so good, so incredibly good. I really want to say yes, I really want to hold hands and go show off together.

I want to go to romantic Türkiye with you, and then, hand in hand, we'll go and show off!

His last shred of reason told him he couldn't agree, he couldn't agree, or he'd be doomed.

They're either mentally disabled or in a vegetative state.

"For example, imagine your girlfriend cheating on you with a rich second-generation heir, arriving in a luxury car to scorn you, saying disdainfully, 'You poor dog, you think you can even find a girlfriend?' But then, a stunningly beautiful woman driving a super luxury car appears, grabs your arm, and says, 'Honey, please don't leave me. I'll do anything for you.' Doesn't that feel amazing?"

It was incredibly satisfying.

"For example, imagine you have a sister or younger sister who isn't related to you by blood. They're troubled by their beauty. Male classmates seduce them, male teachers covet them, and their bosses use all sorts of methods to try and sexually harass them. They desperately need the warm embrace of a domineering CEO. That's when you appear. You take down the old folks in Nanshan and kick the kindergarten in Beihai. With just a glance, you can quell all the troublemakers. They'll be deeply infatuated with you and wish they could break all ethical boundaries. Doesn't that feel incredibly satisfying?"

Li Xianyu's spiritual resonance reached its limit at this moment.

"Showing off is the most fundamental human desire for personal dignity."

"Pretending to be cool is the most fundamental fantasy of mankind when they are dissatisfied with reality."

"Showing off is the most fundamental human right to aspire to a better life."

"The key to showing off is turning the tables..."

Flax fell.

Flax fell.

do not talk.

Please stop talking.

Li Xianyu rolled around on the ground.

"I...wish..."

At the critical moment, a ray of light broke through the darkness.

A small hand reached in, lifted him by the scruff of his neck, and carried him away like a little male dog.