Chapter 90: That's Illegal!

When Aurora Dance finally ran out of words, she brushed her hair and gasped in big breaths.

Seeing that she was genuinely angry, Ji Ming stepped back and said sheepishly.

"Bro, I… I was just kidding."

"How about this: you stand me up, I scare you, I question your identity, you question my background, and then we're even. What do you think?"

"…That works."

After huffing for a while, Aurora Dance spoke again.

"Actually I originally intended to log in with a male account, but once I got in I realized the game doesn't allow gender changes."

Ji Ming shrugged.

"Come on, if gender could be changed, this wouldn't be 'Code: Sun Moon' but 'Code: Sodom'."

Aurora Dance thought for a moment.

"Heh, that's true!"

With that last misunderstanding cleared, the atmosphere between them eased.

Looking at the curtain ahead, Aurora Dance rubbed her hands.

"By the way, since we're already in the game, why don't you take me for a walk around here first, and after a day or two I'll come back to play properly."

"Sure, the indoor scenery in this game is pretty good; it works as a travel simulator too!"

So the two set off from the Sanctum and began touring.

Like other players, Aurora Dance looked here and there, and since nothing in the game can be damaged, she wanted to touch everything she saw.

If the materials weren't solid, she could probably snap off half of a statue's head.

Ji Ming watched from the side for a while, feeling something was off.

After pondering carefully, he realized Aurora Dance didn't seem to be actively trying to touch anything, but rather…

"Aurora, why do you always wobble when you walk?"

"Uh… huh?"

Since she had no image to maintain in front of Ji Ming, she leaned against the wall and massaged her raised calf.

"Um, I bumped my knee, it's hurt, and I haven't been used to walking lately."

"I see."

Ji Ming was skeptical but didn't want to question it, so he took it as truth.

His right hand twitched, and a short staff appeared in his hand.

"Consider it mine; you use this to lean on while you walk."

With a cane, Aurora Dance's walk steadied considerably, though her leg movements remained oddly awkward.

Ji Ming couldn't watch any longer and was about to ask, but she beat him to it.

"By the way, I saw them say you quit again; what's up?"

The only reason could be fear of being set up offline…

"Nothing much, just find the job too tiring."

"Yeah, indeed."

Presumably Aurora Dance had also read the comment section of 'Code: Sun Moon' and nodded in agreement.

Rubbing the angel statue's head, she thought a moment and asked again.

"So what job are you doing now?"

…

Right, what job am I doing now?

Ji Ming suddenly realized he had never thought about this part of his character, so he improvised on the spot.

"I'm… doing account boosting; I joined a game studio or something."

It's not a lie; I'm an employee of a small boss who indeed runs a game studio, and if I have to assign a title, this is all I have.

"Um…"

Aurora Dance pondered, seeming to have more to say.

But she swallowed it and only managed to utter a sentence.

"That's good."

From the Sanctum to the Teleport Hall, so far only these two scenes inside the Great Holy Seat are truly open for free movement.

The two tacitly avoided real‑world topics, just chatted about the game and exchanged some lame jokes.

After touring those two areas, Ji Ming led her to the portal in front of the Training Ground.

"The Arsenal is a pure grind‑monster map; aside from ruins and goblins there's nothing worth seeing."

"The Training Ground has a novice village, populated by dog‑people with pet‑dog heads; shall we go check it out together?"

"Alright…"

As Aurora Dance was about to agree, she subconsciously glanced at the upper right corner.

"Um, it's getting late; let's do it another day."

She had been watching the time throughout the chat, probably truly has an urgent matter,

Ji Ming didn't ask further, just gave a hum.

"No problem, I understand."

"Then see you another day."

Aurora Dance's hand tapped the air a few times, likely to execute the game exit.

But in the end, she lifted her head again.

By the way, it seems I haven't introduced myself yet.

Huh?

She gave a light cough and extended her hand.

My name is Bai Yesheng, Bai Ye, and then the instrument Sheng.

Ji Ming froze for a moment, then had no choice but to take her hand.

Um, I'm Ji Ming, Ji as in remember, Ming as in sun and moon.

Ji Ming...

Bai Yesheng softly read it once, then curled the corners of her mouth and smiled.

Ji Ming, "Ming Ji", so you're the old crooked-neck tree, right!

Ji Ming laughed awkwardly.

Exactly, the basic logic is like that.

Pfft.

She brushed her temple, let out a soft hum, and made a move to press the exit key.

But at the last moment she suddenly reached out and grabbed Ji Ming's defenseless face.

Hey, you!

Ji Ming was startled by this sneak attack, but he heard Bai Yesheng burst out laughing.

I initially thought you'd be a chubby little thing, but after meeting you I realized, I'm numb, you're actually a natural milk dog little snack!

You, I, I damn...

Ji Ming was so angry he wanted to throw a punch, but the person in front had already quit the game, so he could only weakly punch the air.

He returned to reality and angrily hammered the keyboard; the other side also sent a clown emoji and then ignored him completely.

Damn it!

He stood up and looked around, but realized he couldn't bear to smash anything.

There was no way; he could only sit down with a drooping face.

【Um, she logged into the game; do you want me to look up her information?】

【No way!】

Ji Ming immediately and firmly opposed it.

【Illegally obtaining citizens' personal information—that's illegal, right?】

However, the game… that actually reminded me.

He doused his anger, returned to the Underground City, donned his black robe and fastened his mask, then teleported to the center of the Novice Village.

At this moment, the Puppy Village was bustling with activity everywhere, with groups of human players and Puppy People walking together.

Upon seeing the Mysterious Merchant suddenly appear, a commotion immediately broke out.

The players present, besides watching the spectacle, also kept calling friends to join in the chat area.

【The Mysterious Merchant has refreshed, guys come quick, still at the Old Place!】

【But Seek Death】

【Hehe, I'm here, Strong Brother, I should also make a move!】

Besides that, some people were also seriously inquiring.

【By the way, has anyone tried to buy something from the Mysterious Merchant as Divine Farmer to see the quality?】

【Too expensive, right? Spear Soldier Not Utensil, by the way, can Spear Brother afford it?】

【Still trying, hoping to test the poison on everyone later tonight.】

Ji Ming glanced at it twice, then closed it and walked toward the spot where he had previously set up his stall.

But the soil ground that was clean and tidy last night now inexplicably had a pile of withered grass and fallen leaves.

He turned his head, and his fierce gaze swept over the surrounding players.

Good grief, you're playing dirty, huh!