Assassin, Don't Be Too Arrogant [E-sports] - Chapter 10

Three… two… one…

Jian Yao immediately took the phone from Wen Zhe’s hand, apologizing awkwardly, “Sorry, sorry.”

“It’s fine.” Wen Zhe naturally sat down beside Jian Yao. Seeing the other person place the phone on the table, dissatisfied no matter how he positioned it, Wen Zhe sighed and leaned over, placing his hand over Jian Yao’s wrist. “Put it here.”

He placed it in front of the unlit scented candle to the right of the computer, framing both of them within the screen…

After Wen Zhe withdrew his hand, Jian Yao’s brain felt like it was overheating, smoke practically rising from his ears.

Distract yourself… distract yourself… distract… distract with what?!

Let’s see what the comments are saying!

【Look at YAO’s hopeless expression.】

【So funny, feels like he’s being completely controlled.】

【Wen Zhe is so doting!!】

【I’m fainting, I’m really fainting.】

【I can’t take it anymore, I’m shipping this CP for sure!】

Jian Yao was shocked. Seriously, what is this situation now?!

Immediately after, the comments spiraled out of control—

【What should the CP name be?!】

【Right, everyone think quick!】

【Bending at the Waist.】

【That’s clever.】

【Wen’s Gaze at YAO!】

【I like this one!】

“Enough, you guys,” Jian Yao muttered weakly, lacking conviction.

Just then, Wen Zhe slid his gaming chair closer to Jian Yao and raised his hand. Jian Yao immediately ducked down.

“What are you doing?” Wen Zhe asked, puzzled.

A soft “beep—” sounded. Jian Yao peeked out with one eye. “You…”

“Scanning the QR code to order. The code is by you. What did you think?”

The next second, Wen Zhe witnessed the process of a strawberry ripening.

He turned to look at the phone screen, struggling to hold back his laughter. For the sake of someone’s thin skin, it was better to pretend he hadn’t seen anything.

Jian Yao was speechless at his own foolish behavior.

Really, don’t be so full of yourself.

Wen Zhe handed the phone to Jian Yao. Seeing that Jian Yao showed no intention of taking it, he said helplessly, “Hold it and look. Using it as a stand is a bit tiring.”

“Ah.” Jian Yao quickly took it. “Sorry…”

【Hahahaha, a stand worth tens of millions.】

【I’m dying of laughter, baby, wake up a little!】

【Please tell me, where is this place?】

【Even if you know, you can’t get in. This shop exists for esports. If your rank in “The Chaser” isn’t at least “Near Perfect,” don’t even think about entering.】

【Yeah, yeah. No one knows which big shot owns this shop—it just appeared out of nowhere.】

【And it’s gathered so many top players from all over.】

【Exactly. Those of us who came here out of admiration can only linger at the front desk for a few seconds by thinking up convincing excuses…】

【It’s that difficult? I struggled so hard just to reach “Transcendent”!】

【Right!! Who understands how many days and nights we sacrificed to reach that rank TT.】

【Which shows just how amazing these people are.】

【Sigh…】

【Sigh x100000.】

“The Chaser” game has ten ranks, from lowest to highest: Mediocre, Remarkable, Exceptional, Extraordinary, Sublime, Masterful, Transcendent, Near Perfect, Unrivaled, and Unbeatable.

In this shop, your rank in “The Chaser” is your entry ticket.

Besides that, the shop verifies identity and game information to ensure it’s really you before opening its doors.

Since the game “Chaser” requires facial scanning every time you log in, it’s considered a benchmark in the gaming world for rarely having account sharing.

Of course, it’s not impossible for a boss to pay a high price to have someone play by their side.

After being hyped up by the media, the direction of this shop named “Chase” has increasingly deviated from its original intention. What started as a place for players who love “Chaser” to gather has now set thresholds specifically to attract talent scouts from various clubs, allowing it to carve out a place for itself in the industry and the esports scene.

Ultimately, it’s all about mutual benefit and pursuing individual interests.

But in the end, those left outside the door aren’t the players—it’s the original partners.

Jian Yao scrolled to the bottom of the menu. The shop used all real photos of the dishes, which were dazzling and made his appetite surge. He unconsciously swallowed his saliva and turned to Wen Zhe, handing over his phone. “Any recommendations?”

“Can’t decide?” Wen Zhe took the phone and scrolled up. “Everything’s pretty good, and the portions are generous.”

“Then just order one for me. I can get more later if I’m still hungry.” Jian Yao watched as Wen Zhe added two servings of seafood fried rice.

“Alright, any ingredients you don’t eat?”

“No green onions or cilantro.”

“Got it, I’ll add a note.”

“Thanks.”

“The food will probably take about forty minutes,” Wen Zhe said, noticing Jian Yao’s restlessness. “I’ll log you into the computer for a livestream. You can play the game while you wait.”

Jian Yao entered his account and password into the software. A notification popped up on his phone about logging in from another device. After confirming, Wen Zhe clicked “Start.” The familiar feeling relaxed Jian Yao, and Wen Zhe also opened his own livestream to pass the time.

【So fancy, a cyber café that lets you livestream!】

【Play the dungeon!】

【Dungeon dungeon dungeon!】

Jian Yao glanced at the comments and casually asked Wen Zhe, “By the way, have you tried the latest dungeon yet?”

“Not yet. Wanna give it a go?”

“Sure.”

【Baby, change your outfit first!】

“Why do I need to change clothes?”

【You need to wear clothes with the “Xianxia” tag to enter!】

“Really?” Jian Yao didn’t believe it and clicked “Enter Dungeon” before Wen Zhe even finished loading.

Sure enough, a glaring prompt appeared on his screen—【Player is not wearing dungeon-appropriate attire. Please change before entering.】

“Should we change?” Wen Zhe asked, even as his mouse was already clicking open the wardrobe.

“Yeah, we have to. It’s turned into a dress-up game now…” Jian Yao opened his wardrobe and started mixing and matching outfits with the required tags.

【Take off the mask, kiddo!】

【Take it off, take it off!】

“I’m not taking off the mask. I’ve worn it for two years now—I’ve grown attached to it.”

Jian Yao was too focused on changing clothes to notice the slight pause in Wen Zhe’s hand as he held the mouse.

“All set, this should do.” Jian Yao stretched and glanced over at Wen Zhe. “Are you ready?”

“Ready.”

Jian Yao looked at Wen Zhe and then at himself—their styles were completely different.

Wen Zhe wore a high-collared, narrow-sleeved outfit that exuded a heroic aura, while Jian Yao’s straight-collared, small-sleeved attire gave off a scholarly vibe.

【YAO’s outfit matches the Jade Whip perfectly!】

【I’m really curious what Wen Zhe’s weapon would look like with this outfit.】

【It probably suits him well too. After all, the weapon was designed based on the ancient weapon “Wu Gou.”】

【Yeah, it definitely won’t look bad. Remember when Wen Zhe wore a suit, and the weapon took the form of a long umbrella?】

Wen Zhe’s weapon was known as the top weapon among the six warrior positions in the entire alliance—”Dang.”

Its appearance seemed no different from the ancient weapon known as the Wu Hook, but it concealed hidden intricacies within. It could serve as both a blade and a shield. As the saying goes, a whip that can’t be used as a spear is not a good knife.

With a pure black exterior, the hilt was engraved with intricate patterns, and the curved blade on the side featured sharp serrations. One should not underestimate the power of this curved blade. It once rendered an opponent’s weapon irreparably damaged during the first league tournament by blocking a strike. Between the blade’s tip and the hilt, loosely wrapped red bandages appeared soft and feeble, yet they could unexpectedly take your life!

It was precisely because of such a legendary weapon that the popularity of Chaser skyrocketed. Everyone flocked to the game, hoping to replicate Wen Zhe’s weapon. If you ever saw someone in a duel wielding a weapon in the form of a Wu Hook, you could be sure their teammate would remark, “Your favorite player must be Wen Zhe, right?”

Freshly sprouted shoots always grow with fierce momentum. Before becoming a professional player, Wen Zhe challenged anyone he could find to duels. After turning professional, people began reminiscing about whether they had ever faced him in the past. These individuals gathered together and founded their own association, now the largest in numbers, named “Live in the Moment.”

The two entered the game, formed a team, and arrived at the dungeon map—Heart of Corrosion.

It was an extremely desolate mountain range, and the two were blocked by a barrier at the foot of the mountain.

[System: Please choose your identity. Note—the number of players is two, and different identities must be selected.]

“Different identities?” Jian Yao looked at the options. “Immortal or Demon… Wen Zhe, what do you want to play?”

“Demon.”

“Alright,” Jian Yao promptly selected the “Immortal” option.

At that moment, a prompt appeared on Wen Zhe’s screen:

[Since your teammate has chosen “Immortal,” there will be no opportunity for you to appear in the early stages. Feel free to wander around~]

Hearing Wen Zhe’s brief chuckle, Jian Yao curiously turned to look. “What is it?”

“Look.” Wen Zhe pointed at the screen.

“Wander around? Isn’t this a team-based game?” Jian Yao frowned as he read.

[Hahahahaha, forgot to tell you.]

[The person above didn’t forget—they just never intended to mention it, hahaha.]

[You caught us.]

[Oops, we just wanted to see more of YAO playing.]

Looking at the barrage of comments popping up, Jian Yao exhaled and forced a smile. “How wonderful.”

[I suddenly feel a chill down my spine…]

[Thanks to Wen Zhe for blocking that hit for me!]

“Yeah, if it weren’t for him, you’d all be waiting—”

Before Jian Yao could finish, Wen Zhe leaned closer. “What?”

“Nothing, nothing,” Jian Yao quickly waved his hands. “Let’s start, let’s start.”

Wen Zhe looked at him but didn’t press further, pulling his chair closer. “I’ll watch too.”

[The villagers of Xiyuan Village are gradually dwindling. Someone once wrote to the sect, reporting that unknown figures, like walking corpses, appear on the streets every night. The elder of the Shijin Mountain Immortal Sect has assigned you to investigate the cause. Please speak with the village chief.]

Jian Yao controlled his character, following the instructions to approach the village chief. Beside him stood a woman, identified by the system as the village chief’s wife.

As soon as Jian Yao drew near, the system automatically triggered the dialogue.

[Village Chief: You must be the immortal master. It’s an honor to meet you. This is my wife.]

[Village Chief’s Wife: This humble one greets the immortal master.]

[Jyao: Greetings to you both. I’ve heard this place is restless at night. Have you, the village chief and your wife, noticed anything unusual recently?]

[Village Chief’s Wife: I know nothing of the sort.]

[Village Chief: We never go out at night. You, honored immortal, may wander around the village and ask the other villagers.]

“Never going out means they do go out,” Jian Yao muttered, maneuvering his character through the empty village streets. Not a single soul in sight. He sighed heavily, “I can’t see anyone at all. Where have all the people gone? I really…”

“Don’t rush, be a bit more patient. Just wander around a few more times,” Wen Zhe quickly cut off the spark of frustration rising in Jian Yao. “Look, there’s a progress bar in the top left corner. It probably means you need to linger here for a certain amount of time to trigger the next part of the story.”

“Indeed, you’re more observant. My personality just isn’t suited for this kind of dungeon.”

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