Lu Shi squatted down, carefully patting the dust off the bones, his tone becoming much more solemn:
"Old He, Warden, this is what happened..."
After this story, which laid bare the evil of human nature, was told, the bones turned to dust.
Meanwhile, the system notification sounded again in Lu Shi's ears: "Congratulations to the streamer for clearing the dungeon [Secrets of the Plague Prison]! Rewards are being calculated..."
"Dungeon exploration progress: 100%, Dungeon rating: S! Received Surprise Box ⚹1!"
"Story progression: 100%! Since the streamer is the first player to perfectly complete this dungeon, they have received the unique reward: [Old Computer]!"
"The Secret of the Plague Prison: Story Mode is now disabled!"
"During the live stream, the streamer gained 98,000 popularity points, which were converted into 9,800 points. With 16,532 viewers, the streamer topped the Silver Hall leaderboard and received a Silver Treasure Chest ⚹1!"
The rewards Lu Shi received were visible to the viewers in the live stream.
Right now, all the viewers, including Starscream, have only one feeling:
Envy, jealousy, hatred!
The rewards for this B-level dungeon are almost greater than those for an A-level dungeon!
Moreover, they had only ever seen the unique reward for a perfect completion of the game from a handful of top-tier players!
Unfortunately, that old computer was protected by the game, so they couldn't see its attributes at all.
Lu Shi looked up at the time; he still had five minutes before the game would automatically exit.
So Lu Shi said without hesitation to the audience who hadn't left yet, "I think many of you want to know how I figured out Lao He's identity."
"It's actually very simple. The mission requires me to find the secret of the Plague Prison and then tell Lao He."
"But most of my information comes from this computer, which is Lao He's."
"If it's Old He, why would he need me to tell it? Doesn't it already know everything?"
"Moreover, the plot tells us from the very beginning that the person who hates prisoners the most in the entire prison is Lao He, and it is also Lao He who brought Dr. Liu here."
"Its attitude towards me, a prisoner, was too mild; this can't be Lao He."
"I even suspect that Lao He was the first one to be replaced by the devil... Unfortunately, the devil is dead, and I have no way of verifying it."
"I see someone is asking for advice," Lu Shi said after clearing the dungeon, turning on the chat. Our old-fashioned Demon Lord enjoyed the flattery from these complete strangers: "How did you determine that the demons wouldn't attack me?"
"It's simple. The system has already told me that this is the story-driven mode. In that case, there shouldn't be any need for me to fight the demon."
"Alright, everyone, please continue to follow me. See you next time!"
When a white light enveloped Lu Shi, he felt that the damage and mental strain he had suffered in the dungeon had disappeared.
That's truly a divine skill.
As his vision gradually returned, Lu Shi looked ahead with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.
Will he return to the world of cultivation, or will he head to that wondrous new world?
...
[The Real World]
"Master, someone has acquired contaminants." A blue-haired boy, dressed in a suit and impeccably groomed, stood obediently at the door.
His features were exactly the same as those of the boy who blew bubble gum.
The huge room is casually filled with collections gathered from all over the world.
Priceless paintings, ancient relics passed down for thousands of years, and even a mummy sealed in a coffin...
A man sat on a strangely shaped bronze chair, his back to the boy, his eyes closed as he rested.
After hearing the boy's words, the man finally cracked his neck.
"Is he someone I'm following?" The man's voice was deep and resonant, carrying a mature air of someone who had seen it all.
"No, he's a newbie. Master, perhaps you should watch his walkthrough video."
"oh?"
The man finally stood up, his nearly 1.9-meter height immediately blocking the sunlight from the window.
He turned around, his face handsome and flawless, exuding an imposing aura without anger. He was backlit, yet he seemed like light itself.
Her eyes were sharp as knives, capable of seeing into people's hearts. Even before her slightly thin lips parted, they inspired a desire to submit.
Those near-perfect features would captivate anyone who glances at them.
The only contradiction is that this man, who looks to be no more than twenty years old, has an aura and a sense of oppression far beyond his years.
The boy bowed reverently, recalling the first time he met his master, when he thought he had seen a demon king crawling out of purgatory.
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Chapter 21
☪ To the New World
Welcome to Dreamland!
A clear female voice rang in Lu Shi's ears, but he could only hear the voice and not see the person.
Then a flyer, resembling a park guide, automatically flew into Lu Shi's hand.
"A map?" Lu Shi was about to take a look when he noticed a lot of people walking towards him.
These people dressed in "strange clothes" waved excitedly at Lu Shi when they saw him.
"Are you the Supreme Demon Lord?"
"He's so handsome! He looks even better than in the live stream!"
"Is this hair for real? It's so long and so smooth, I'm so envious!"
These people are all fans who became fans of Lu Shi after watching his live stream.
So they waited at the border crossing, just to catch a glimpse of Lu Shi from afar.
Lu Shi smiled faintly. These people must be the viewers who sent comments and gifts, right?
A person wearing a mask walked over.
Lu Shi narrowed his eyes. This person's aura was clearly different from those who had waved and greeted him just now.
...
"Hello, my name is Red Spider." The woman's voice was very charming, and Lu Shi immediately thought of those female demons who had cultivated themselves into spirits.
“I remember you.” Lu Shi looked around. Was this the new world? “You gave me a lot of gifts.”
Lu Shi loves money.
In the cultivation world, the unified currency is spirit stones. Whether for cultivation, eating, healing injuries, or buying various necessities, spirit stones are indispensable.
A cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage must be very wealthy.
After getting involved in this strange game, Lu Shi once again realized the importance of money, or points.
If he had enough points to buy stamina potions and mental recovery potions, he wouldn't have needed to rack his brains analyzing the plot; he could have simply killed the monster on the second floor.
So Lu Shi looked at the red spider as if he were looking at the worshippers who came to make offerings, and his attitude became much more friendly.
However, even seasoned veterans like Red Spider were unmoved by Lu Shi's smile.
She immediately explained her purpose: "As a newcomer, you don't know anything about this place. Having a guide like me can save you a lot of time."
Her attitude was clear: she wanted Lu Shi to follow her.
Lu Shi didn't rush to give an answer because there were clearly several other people with the same goal next to Red Spider.
They were all vying for him. Lu Shi remained aloof, observing as they bid.
Another person was even more direct: "Come join my guild, and we'll arrange for experienced players to carry you through the mandatory dungeons every two weeks. Plus, I'll prominently recommend your livestream channel so you won't lack points!"
Red Spider sneered: "A small guild that's not even in the top 100. Your veteran players aren't even as good as him, are they? Freeloading on newbies, it's really embarrassing!"
“I don’t have much time,” Red Spider emphasized for the second time: “Come with me, someone will come and take you there.”
Lu Shi thought that since he was new to the place, it would be good to have someone to guide him.
Moreover, this Red Spider seems to hold a high position. Those around her are clearly wary of her and keep their distance.
"etc!"
Suddenly a boy ran over.
When Red Spider turned around, his expression froze.
That kids' channel!
"My master said, come with me, and next time you go live, he'll immediately reward you with a 'Resurrection Incense'!"
Lu Shi knew about the Soul-Returning Incense; it had been displayed in the shop.
This is the only type of gift that allows the streamer to immediately receive points after being tipped, without having to wait for the dungeon completion settlement.
It is very similar to its name and has the effect of prolonging life.
Of course, the cost is high.
Resurrection Incense: 100,000 points. Giving it away will immediately increase the recipient's points by 5,000, and it will not be converted into popularity value.
A conversion ratio of 20:1 is considered a very unprofitable trade by wealthy players.
Red Spider frowned upon hearing this: "Anyone can make such an empty promise."
The boy ignored Red Spider and walked straight up to Lu Shi: "My master also said that he will not force you to do anything, nor will he ask you to join a guild. He just wants to meet you."
This offer caught Lu Shi's eye. In his eyes, a guild was similar to a sect, and he disliked crowded places like this.
"Where is he?" Lu Shi accepted the title of master well; in the cultivation world, who doesn't have a few servants?