Chapter 524: We've Got Your Back

Playing games can make you lose sleep, but you must not forget to eat.

Playing games is like being in a half‑asleep state, so it doesn't cause much fatigue.

But if you don't eat anything, you will starve to death!

Xiao Feng logged off, and the maid sister had already prepared dinner.

Today is the seventh night since the game's launch, and about seventy days have passed in‑game.

In just seven days, Xiao Feng has changed greatly—not only in wealth, but also in demeanor, which is somewhat different from before, becoming more confident and steady, as if he had matured several years.

When he went downstairs, he found Zhang Fan and Li Li also there, whispering about something.

"What are you two up to, whispering like that?" Xiao Feng asked casually.

"Lao Xiao, you're here; let me tell you, we two have recently discovered something quite fun… no, actually something terrifying!" Li Li said mysteriously.

While speaking, he kept glancing left and right, as if afraid someone might overhear.

"Fun? Terrifying? What are you talking about—have you gone crazy from gaming?" Xiao Feng laughed, walking to the dining table.

Su Ni served him a bowl of rich corn rib soup, then went to clean the living room.

When she was nearby, Li Li and Zhang Fan both fell silent, seemingly not wanting Su Ni to hear what came next.

After she left, they pulled Xiao Feng to a side seat, and the three put their heads together.

Zhang Fan whispered: "Lao Xiao, have you noticed that some things in the Multiverse Game are affecting our real world?"

Affecting reality?

Xiao Feng's heart gave a jolt.

Could it be that these two fools have also discovered the game's unique aspect?

Let's test them first!

He feigned ignorance, replying: "Of course. Whether it's time or money, it's having a huge impact on this world. I've heard many company employees have absentee rates over 80%, forcing them to shut down. Moreover, some heavily addicted rich people have poured unknown amounts of money into it, losing their sanity."

Zhang Fan and Li Li exchanged a glance, then said in a low voice: "What we're talking about isn't that; it's something even more terrifying!"

"Oh? What is it?" Xiao Feng continued to play dumb.

Li Li didn't say it directly, but pointed his gaze at a pair of chopsticks on the table; under his stare, the chopsticks floated up on their own, untouched.

After rising a few centimeters, they slowly lowered, landing steadily with a clink, as if moved by an invisible hand.

This is... willpower!

Xiao Feng was secretly startled, not expecting his two roommates to have mastered the same ability so quickly.

From the feel of Li Li's control over the chopsticks, he could roughly estimate his close friend's willpower at around 4000, still somewhat short of demigod level.

He didn't expose it directly, then added in surprise: "What the heck is going on? A paranormal event?"

Zhang Fan and Li Li eyed him suspiciously, feeling his reaction was abnormal.

"Lao Xiao, you're the highest‑level person; it's impossible you wouldn't know… haven't you realized you can also use willpower in the real world?" Zhang Fan asked.

"Willpower! Impossible!" Xiao Feng shook his head repeatedly, feigning shock just as if it were genuine.

His willpower is now close to 20,000 points, having been honed nonstop on the way to Mechanism Island, growing rapidly.

If converted into real‑world "strength," it would likely exceed his own muscular power a bit, allowing him to knock someone unconscious with a bare‑handed strike.

This kind of thing will probably be possessed by many people in the future.

But for now, only the top‑tier high‑level individuals should be able to sense it.

He pretended astonishment, saying: "If willpower could be brought into the real world, wouldn't the whole world be thrown into chaos?"

"But this is real!" Zhang Fan and Li Li also found it unbelievable, yet it could indeed be achieved.

Both demonstrated using willpower to pick up utensils and small furnishings, proving they weren't lying.

"Then I'll give it a try too!"

Xiao Feng put on an excited expression and also tried it, but there was no response.

"No good, there's simply none." He said disappointedly.

"Why is this?" Zhang and Li looked at each other, baffled, finding it very strange.

"Could it be that Lao Xiao lacks the aptitude?" Zhang Fan wondered.

The three gathered together and began a serious discussion.

After ten minutes, they reached a conclusion—Xiao Feng's brain doesn't work well, so he can't bring forth willpower!

Xiao Feng protested, refusing to accept that conclusion!

Meanwhile, his two good brothers could only regretfully pat his shoulder, saying: "Poor Lao Xiao… just be a bit weaker, it's fine. You cover us in the game, and we'll cover you in the real world. Once we two become strong, we'll be your solid, reliable backing!"

Those words were spoken with vigor and lofty ambition.

On the surface, Xiao Feng wore a look of dejection, sighing repeatedly.

In his heart, he secretly thought: If these two guys could truly protect him, even standing beside him in danger, then this deep friendship would not be in vain.

He did not want to expose himself

His strength, planning to keep a hidden ace and play the weakling.

In the future, the real world will inevitably undergo a great upheaval; no one knows what it will become then.

Such a choice is also for self‑preservation.

The three ate while chatting, finishing the meal in about half an hour.

The topic basically revolved around the interface between the virtual world and the real world.

Zhang Fan and Li Li were both excited, discovering that willpower could be brought into reality, and decided to train diligently in the game to become stronger.

They also said they would go ask Dun Dun, Mang Mei, and Xing Yun Miao to see if they were the same.

Throughout, Xiao Feng never revealed his own situation; after finishing his meal, he returned to his room to continue gaming.

Zhang Fan and Li Li went upstairs a step later than him.

Seeing his back disappear at the end of the stairs, Zhang Fan sighed: "It's really a pity; I was still thinking that we three could transform together into superheroes; when the world begins to undergo drastic changes, we would stand firm on one side and become legendary figures. I never expected that Old Xiao this time would..."

Li Li also sighed: "Maybe this is fate; where there's gain there's loss. He's too strong in the game; if the real world were like that, it would be very unbalanced."

"But no matter what, we two must not be ungrateful."

"Well, when we become the World King, we'll also grant Old Xiao the title of a local emperor, ding ding. This guy has low material demands, but he's an LSP; we'll build him a harem, and let him have fun—done."

"You're harming him like this; with many women, does he still have a life? He'll be drained dry within a month!"

"Um, that makes sense; forget it, we'll see when the time comes."

The two discussed quietly for a while, their tone still quite serious.

After saying that, they went upstairs together to prepare to return to the game.

As they passed Xiao Feng's door, Zhang Fan suddenly interjected: "Speaking of which... I get the feeling Old Xiao is acting us? We're fine, so why wouldn't he be?"

Upon hearing that, Li Li pursed his lips, a bit displeased, and said: "You say that, as if we two have always been incapable."

"But this is a fact..."

"Fact my ass! If you're incapable, that's your problem; don't drag me in! I'm gonna be the man who becomes the World King!"

Li Li threw down a remark, then went back to his room to log into the game, continuing to hone his willpower.

Zhang Fan shook his head and also returned to his room.

In the master bedroom, Xiao Feng had actually not yet logged into the game.

Through his strong willpower, he overheard the two brothers' conversation, and he secretly smiled: "Want to be the World King?... Later, bro will set you up."

(End of chapter)