After Gu Nan left, Shen Lingxiu closed the door and collapsed onto the floor.
Tears flowed uncontrollably.
“Did I just sell myself?”
“Is Mom saved?”
Shen Lingxiu was born into a scholarly family; both her father and mother were high school teachers.
Over a decade ago, when organizing students for the college entrance exam, the school bus lost control.
To protect the students, her father died in the line of duty.
The entire burden of the family fell upon her mother’s shoulders.
Over the years, her mother worked hard to support Shen Lingxiu through college, but before she could repay her mother’s nurturing grace,
her mother, Guo Mei, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during a physical examination.
To help her mother with medical treatment, she spent all her savings and borrowed practically all the money she could.
Only when she was truly at her wit's end did she post a 'selling myself to save my mother' plea on the internet.
It was originally a desperate, last-ditch effort.
Not long after it was posted, her thread was overwhelmed by various abusive comments.
Gradually, Shen Lingxiu gave up hope.
But she never expected that such a post would ultimately become her lifeline.
Her mother’s illness could be cured.
Shen Lingxiu felt a little better inside.
However, she was also somewhat confused about her own future.
That man looked very young.
He bought her, likely for her body, right?
Shen Lingxiu surveyed her body from head to toe.
From now on, she would be that person's exclusive possession.
That’s right!
In Shen Lingxiu’s view, Gu Nan bought her to make her his plaything.
Shen Lingxiu was mentally prepared for this.
However, looking at her mother, who was still frowning in her sleep and enduring pain, Shen Lingxiu quickly found peace again.
.................................
At this moment, Gu Nan was rushing back to his rented apartment.
If he knew what Shen Lingxiu was thinking, he would probably want to smash his head against a block of tofu.
Five million to buy a future top-tier expert.
This deal was an absolute steal, wasn't it?
As for your body?
Gu Nan admitted that he was a little tempted.
However, he truly had no intention of treating her as a plaything.
Gu Nan looked down at the time; it was half past eleven.
There were still thirty minutes until the open beta of Ten Thousand Races Continent.
Thinking of his login equipment, Gu Nan picked up his phone again: “Sister Mi, is my nutrient capsule ready?”
“How dare I neglect anything you, young man, instruct?”
From the other end of the phone, Mi Ying's teasing voice came through.
Hearing this familiar voice, Gu Nan's face showed a relieved smile.
You're still alive.
That's good!
Mi Ying was a gaming enthusiast, the type who was bad but loved to play.
Gu Nan was her highly paid proxy player.
They had known each other for five or six years and had even slept in the same bed, although nothing happened.
But their relationship, as one might imagine, was very close.
In the previous life, after Ten Thousand Races Continent and Water Blue Star merged, the will of the Ten Thousand Races descended.
When Gu Nan was hunting down experts of the Ten Thousand Races, he was ambushed by Divine Clan masters.
Mi Ying, disregarding her own life, led a rescue team and ultimately sacrificed herself to block a fatal blow for him.
This was Gu Nan's biggest regret from his previous life; every time he recalled it, his heart couldn't help but bleed.
“Sister Mi, it’s really good to hear your voice.”
Gu Nan couldn't help but sigh.
“What's gotten into you, young man?”
Suddenly hearing Gu Nan's affectionate words, Mi Ying on the other end of the phone was clearly stunned for a moment, then she laughed and scolded: “You, a man with a girlfriend, find it interesting to flirt with an old woman like me?”
“I'm single now.”
Gu Nan teased: “Besides, you're only twenty-six, the prime of a woman's life.
Whoever dares to call you old, I'll go after them.”
“......”
On the other end of the phone, Mi Ying was silent for a moment, then she cursed: “You just broke up and you’re hitting on me, an old maid?
Are you just trying to amuse yourself with me?”
“Who's hitting on you?” Gu Nan said shamelessly: “I'm just stating some objective truths.
That's all.
If I were to hit on you, I'd do it to your face.
What's the fun in hitting on someone over the phone?”
After a bit of bickering with Mi Ying, Gu Nan's mood also improved considerably.
The discomfort he felt after rebirth also completely disappeared.
“Rebirth is truly wonderful!”
Gu Nan couldn't help but exclaim.
He returned to his rented apartment in a self-driving maglev car, where the installation personnel for Ten Thousand Races Continent were already waiting outside.
After verifying the information, the staff completed the installation in just ten minutes.
After the staff left, Gu Nan spent five minutes eating his fill.
Then he checked the time; there were still ten minutes until Ten Thousand Races Continent opened, so he tidied himself up.
Gu Nan lay down in the game nutrient capsule.
The familiar opening animation appeared.
At this moment, Gu Nan was in darkness, then scattered points of light flickered in the darkness, as if foretelling the birth of a new world.
As the scene unfolded, these lights gradually converged into a dazzling beam, shooting straight into the sky.
At the end of the beam, a deep space-time gate slowly opened.
The sounds of clashing weapons and various armaments echoed one after another.
In the sky, various exotic beasts and flying creatures also joined the battle.
Huge dragon wings covered the sky, spewing scorching flames that scorched the ground black. While small birds darted like arrows, their sharp claws and beaks were deadly weapons.
On the ground, warriors of various races charged bravely, their blades gleaming with cold light, each swing taking an enemy's life.
The sounds of war drums, shouts, and clashing weapons intertwined, forming a tragic and stirring symphony.
“Welcome to Ten Thousand Races Continent.”
“Searching for your race...”
“Race search complete: Human Race.”
“Identity locked: Human Race!”
“Locating server...”
“Server location complete: Huaxia.”
“Player, please set your game ID.”
“Fu Guang Po Xiao.”
“Game ID set successfully.”
“Your bloodline has been recognized by the Ten Thousand Races, activating a special sequence.”
【Hidden Profession: Void Watcher】
【Description: Void Watchers are a group of warriors who guard the void rifts in the universe. They possess the ability to perceive and traverse the void.
Race: Void Zerg.
Profession Strength: S
PS: Hidden profession strength from high to low is: SSS, SS, S, A, B, C, D, E, F.
After transferring to a hidden profession of a non-native race, racial power is affected by the corresponding race.
When fighting the corresponding race, receive a -50% counter effect.
Inheriting a hidden profession of the same race is not affected by counter effects.】
【Hidden Profession: Youming Shadow
Description: Youming Shadow is a profession skilled in Stealth and assassination. They possess superb Stealth and combat techniques, able to approach targets undetected and deliver a killing blow.
Race: Youming Clan
Profession Strength: SS】
【Hidden Profession: Bloodline Guardian
Description: The most noble profession among the Blood Race. They not only possess the basic abilities of the Blood Race but also bear the heavy responsibility of guarding their race and maintaining the purity of their bloodline.
Possesses powerful healing abilities, able to provide timely support to companions in battle.
Race: Blood Race.
Profession Strength: SS】
【......】
【Hidden Profession: Dragon Knight
Description: A knight who has formed a contract with dragon-like creatures, possessing powerful riding and combat abilities.
Race: Human Race
Profession Strength: SS】
【Hidden Profession: Stealing the Heavens and Hiding Divinity (Unique)
Description: As a human, possesses the ability to steal the heavens and replace the sun, capable of silently acquiring anything desired. Stealing the Heavens and Hiding Divinity not only possesses excellent Stealth and concealment abilities but is also proficient in lock-picking, cracking, and other skills, while also having considerable combat techniques.
Profession Strength: SSS】