I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

When Li Wu and Hua Zitong left the Triumph Hotel under the escort of the Flower Language Guild members, the entire player world of "Origin Realm" was completely ignited because of them.

[Shocking revelation! The true identity of the "Seeing Through the Fog" expert has been revealed! He's the "Arcane Archer" ridiculed by the entire internet!]

[Attached is video footage! Qin Yufei, Vice President of the Flower Language Guild, was present in person, and Huayu_Chengfeng, Vice President of the 21st District Branch, confirmed it publicly!]

[The ultimate face-slapping moment! A former top student has fallen to the bottom, only to reveal his true identity as a revered and powerful figure!]

Posts with sensational titles sprang up like mushrooms after rain on major gaming forums and social media platforms.

Each post included videos and photos leaked from the banquet, which, although blurry in quality, were packed with information.

In the video, Huayu and Chengfeng's exciting cry of "Master of Seeing Flowers in the Fog" contrasted sharply with Li Wu's calm and indifferent face.

In another video, Li Qiuyue's heart-wrenching words of "hopelessness" on stage, and the scene of her turning ashen-faced and collapsing after learning the truth, were edited together by busybodies, creating a dramatic irony.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! I'm totally dumbfounded! This plot is too surreal!"

"So, that seemingly useless hidden class, 'Arcane Archer,' is actually a god-tier class? We've been fooled for twenty years?"

"Don't be silly, upstairs. Didn't you hear what Director Wang said? Arcane Archers are trash, it's written in the textbooks! The reason Li Wu is so awesome is definitely because he had some kind of extraordinary encounter! Maybe he's just incredibly talented!"

"That makes sense! A profession can't suddenly become stronger! It must be a human issue! This Li Wu is definitely a hidden powerhouse!"

"No matter what, that was such a satisfying slap in the face! Especially that Li Qiuyue, who just trampled someone into the mud one minute, only to find out they were a dragon from the sky the next, and fainted on the spot, it's hilarious!"

"And Zhao Tianyu and the director of the academic affairs office, they're probably kicking themselves now, right? Hahahaha!"

"I feel so sorry for Blood Wolf Guild and Dragon's Reign. What kind of monster did they provoke...?"

The entire player community was engulfed in a frenzied discussion.

Li Wu, or rather "seeing flowers through the fog," this name has become legendary.

He is no longer just a legend in District 21, but has become the focus of discussion among all players of "Origin Realm".

His profession, his talent, his equipment, everything about him has become a mystery that countless people are frantically trying to solve.

Meanwhile, at the center of this storm, Li Wu was completely unaware of it.

He was sitting in Hua Zitong's understated yet luxurious hovercar, watching the night view rushing past the window, his brows furrowed.

"Qin Yufei, is she your brother's girlfriend?" he asked abruptly.

Although he didn't say much at the hotel entrance, he heard the conversation between Hua Zitong and Qin Yufei very clearly.

Hua Zitong paused while driving, but then resumed driving normally.

She knew she couldn't hide it anymore.

"Mmm," she responded softly.

"Is your brother Huayu Fengyin?" Li Wu continued to ask.

Huayu Fengyin, the guild leader of Huayu Guild, is a legendary figure in "Origin Realm".

"Yes." Hua Zitong nodded again, her tone still calm.

But Li Wu sensed something unusual in this calm.

He turned his head and stared sharply at Hua Zitong's profile.

"So, you knew from the beginning that the Flower Language Guild would go to any lengths to win us over, even at the cost of starting a war with the Blood Wolf Guild, all because of you?"

Li Wu is not stupid.

Hua Zitong had previously explained it as an "investment," and although he accepted it, he still harbored doubts.

Even a super guild, no matter how promising two newcomers are, could not achieve this level of success.

They were giving away money and badges, and even adopted a "fight to the death" stance when faced with provocation from another super guild.

This is no longer an investment; this is spoiling.

Now, everything makes sense.

All of this is because of Hua Zitong.

Because she is the younger sister of Huayufengyin.

"Why didn't you say so sooner?" Li Wu's voice turned cold.

He dislikes being kept in the dark, as it makes him feel like a pawn being manipulated at will.

Hua Zitong fell silent.

She couldn't say.

Should I tell him that I was reborn, and that in my previous life I had a falling out with my family and it took a long time for us to reconcile?

Looking into Li Wu's eyes, which seemed to say "I don't like being deceived," Hua Zitong took a deep breath and stepped on the brakes.

The car slowly came to a stop on the side of the road.

Silence fell over the carriage.

"I'm sorry." After a long silence, Hua Zitong finally spoke with difficulty, "This matter is very complicated. I... have my reasons."

"Dilemmas?" Li Wu sneered. "Do you think I'm not qualified to know? Or do you find it amusing to manipulate me like a fool?"

The thought that he had foolishly analyzed the Flower Language Guild's motives and even changed his opinion on their "sincerity" made Li Wu feel like a clown.

"I didn't!" Hua Zitong's voice suddenly rose. She turned her head, and for the first time, panic and urgency appeared in her usually cold eyes.

"I never intended to toy with you! I just... I just didn't know how to explain it to you!"

Seeing her like this, Li Wu's anger inexplicably dissipated a little.

He could tell she wasn't acting.

"Then explain now." Li Wu leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and adopted a "I'm all ears" posture.

Hua Zitong's lips moved, but in the end, it turned into a helpless sigh.

"Li Wu, do you believe me?" She looked at him with utmost seriousness.

Li Wu did not answer immediately.

Believe it?

Logically speaking, he shouldn't have trusted this woman who suddenly appeared, whose identity was a mystery, and whose behavior was strange in every way.

but……

He remembered the 500,000 yuan that had been a timely help.

He remembered the figure deep in the swamp, standing in front of him and taking all the damage for him.

He recalled the resolute decision he made in the Tower of the Lost, when his mental energy was exhausted, to jump onto the unknown platform without hesitation.

They are "teammates who would risk their lives for each other".

She said it herself.

It was also something he implicitly agreed to in his heart.

"I believe you won't hurt me." After a long silence, Li Wu finally spoke slowly, "But I hate secrets."

"I promise, this is the last time." Hua Zitong's eyes were more resolute than ever before. "When the time is right, I will tell you everything. Everything."

Seeing the obvious panic and helplessness revealed in Hua Zitong's cold eyes for the first time, the anger in Li Wu's heart completely dissipated.

He suddenly realized that his interrogation just now might have been a bit too much.

Everyone has their own secrets.

Just like himself, he never fully told her the true effects of the "Soul of Devouring Fortune" talent.

He sighed, looked away, and broke the suffocating silence.

"Never mind," he said calmly. "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."

Hua Zitong suddenly looked up, staring at him in disbelief.

She thought that, given Li Wu's inquisitive nature, she would definitely force her to give a detailed explanation today.

"I believe you." Li Wu looked out the window, her voice soft yet exceptionally clear. "I believe you have your reasons for doing all this. And I believe you won't harm me."

That's enough.

These two simple sentences, however, were like a warm current, instantly flowing into Hua Zitong's cold heart.

Her eyes, uncontrollably, became slightly hot.

So this is what it feels like to be trusted by someone without reservation.

This feeling was even warmer and more reassuring than when she stood at the pinnacle of her previous life, revered by thousands.

"Thank you," she said softly, her voice trembling slightly with a sob she herself didn't even realize.

"Don't thank me yet." Li Wu turned his head and looked at her again, a playful smile curving his lips. "I'm just not asking for now. You promised me that when the time is right, you would tell me everything. Not a single word can be missing."

"Okay." Hua Zitong looked at him and nodded heavily, a smile blooming on her face again. That smile was like the first melting of snow, so bright that it made the whole carriage a little brighter.

It's a deal.

The slight estrangement between the two was quietly dissolved in those few words.

The car restarted and drove towards home.

"Oh, right," Li Wu suddenly asked, as if remembering something, "the game maintenance will be over in two days. What are your plans?"

When it came to serious matters, Hua Zitong immediately regained her usual calmness and decisiveness.

"The plan is simple," she said as she drove. "Once we log on, we'll head straight to Ironforge. We're level 20 now, and it's time to upgrade our gear. Ironforge is the best forging center in the whole game; it has everything we need right now."

"And," she paused, then added, "we must reach level 30 as soon as possible."

"Level 30?" Li Wu asked, somewhat puzzled. "Why the rush?"

"Because level 30 is the turning point for the first job advancement." Hua Zitong's expression turned serious. "Only after completing the first job advancement can we learn more advanced skills. More importantly, only after the first job advancement can we establish a guild!"

"Establish a guild?" Li Wu raised an eyebrow, asking with some doubt:

"Should we start a guild too?"

"That's right." Hua Zitong nodded slightly. "To reach the pinnacle of the Origin Realm, you need the support of a guild!"

"And it has to be a super guild!"

Li Wu looked puzzled. Although he had been cramming on a lot of information about the Origin Realm these past few days, he still hadn't heard how to become a super guild.

So, out of curiosity, he asked, "How can we become a super guild?"