You've been ruined by games all your life!

Chapter 122 Going Home to Play Games (55)

The 139th deep-sea collision ended when the Nurarihyon was declared dead.

Even if monsters still emerge from landmarks in various places, even if evil spirits still try to advance towards the city center, it all means nothing, because their strongest fighter is dead, and the only thing belonging to Chen Lai's world has been taken back.

The unique object symbolizes the source of attraction for a world. When it is taken away, the two worlds are more likely to collide in the future. This is also the main reason why Nurarihyon was able to launch another invasion after more than a decade.

Now that Takamagahara has been reclaimed, the two worlds will once again return to their parallel paths.

Deep-sea branch offices in various locations are gradually reducing the concentration of the sprayed deep-sea liquid, gradually waking those who are captivated by what lies beneath the iceberg and bringing them back to reality.

As for Chen Lai... he was currently being conscripted by the Deep Sea Company headquarters to work with the still-living civil officials on the restoration and reconstruction of Shanghai.

However, this project was indeed too massive. In the final stage, the battle between the damned Feng Daizang and Nurarihyon almost turned the Bund into a wasteland.

Could the Peace Hotel, Pudong Development Bank, and Lujiazui villa complex withstand the warm yellow laser emitted from the Oriental Pearl Tower by the "King of Weapons"?

That thing is like a flashlight. If you shine it at an angle, the whole building will be cut in half. With that kind of power, even Tomson Riviera could withstand being shone by it.

So, don't buy a house in this kind of location. If a fight breaks out, you won't be able to escape. The Oriental Pearl Tower can really be a weapon; if you're drinking Mixue Ice Cream down there, be careful of the lasers!
The entire restoration project lasted until the afternoon of the next day. The tribunals had done a pretty good job of repairing it, and some of them used their supernatural abilities to restore the buildings to a near-perfect state... If you wake up one day and find that your surroundings have changed drastically, don't doubt it, it's not a dream, but a deep-sea collision that occurred while you were asleep.

Of course, this work isn't done for free. Deepsea Company said that the families of those who died in this operation will receive compensation, and the participants will receive bonuses. As for those who made outstanding contributions, such as Qianqiu, the bonuses will be even more generous, along with other rewards.

Those who participated in the restoration work received a total of 200,000 yuan for a day and a night.

It was definitely worth it; this one day and one night was equivalent to what Gray did in two or three years!
As he watched the city slowly regain its vitality, Chen Lai actually felt somewhat satisfied.

Just then, a warship flying the United Nations flag slowly sailed down the Huangpu River. A lion wearing a papal hat was crouching on the bow, and next to the lion was a huge bull's head!

Chen Lai recognized it at a glance; it was the head of the bull demon.

Wasn't it said that the demons were invading from the sea? How come they couldn't even defeat a warship and crashed?
Just as Chen Lai was feeling puzzled, he saw a golden-haired man, who looked like a lion, appear next to the giant bull's head. He first chatted with the person next to him for a few words, and then kicked the huge bull's head into the Huangpu River.

The golden lion didn't understand its master's actions, nor did it care; it simply squatted at the very front of the battleship, closed its eyes, and enjoyed the breeze.

"This guy, this guy is Rick who helped you in the [Bel Friend] dungeon, the one whose ID is Doge of Venice."

Fuhesh has a great memory; he surfs the internet a lot now and can remember the IDs of many famous gamers.

"Oh, then this must be the Golden Lion?"

"Isn't it obvious? Although there are no obvious signs, the golden lion on the bow of the ship is the best sign."

"It really is. This lion looks quite comical, especially the papal hat. The cross pattern is actually quite cute."

Chen Lai leaned on the railing, commenting on the lion statue at the front of the warship from the side of the restored Bund promenade. Although he didn't do anything substantial, his relaxed demeanor quickly attracted the attention of the people on board.

It's not really a feeling of relaxation. As the owner of the Vampire Fruit, Rick's fantasy system has reached the third level of construction, which includes the ability to sense the strength of people around him through their blood.

Among the group of weaklings, Chen Lai stood out conspicuously.

Rick then tossed his cloak behind him, revealing a pair of black, fleshy wings. With a flap of his wings, he took flight, and a howling wind immediately reached Chen Lai's side.

Chen Lai didn't move, but patted the shoulder of the "coffee shop owner" next to him reassuringly. This guy was the one Chen Lai saved in the end. Without the anesthesia of the deep-sea liquid, he finally witnessed the truth of this world.

But truth is truth. When a monster with superpowers comes near, ordinary people with no means of resistance are still afraid, especially Rick's transformation when he uses his Devil Fruit power—it's incredibly intimidating. "Hello, bonjour, chao!"

All three words mean "hello," one in English, one in French, and one in Italian, showing that this bat-man is quite the chatterbox.

"Speak Chinese."

"Mud howl~"

Rick extended his hand with a bright smile, wanting to shake hands with Chen Lai. Chen Lai didn't refuse, and shook hands with him.

Regardless, this guy is a good person. He was supported by "Pretty Friend" before, and he came all the way to help during Deep Sea Collision. He even actually killed the Ushioni, which shows his internationalist spirit.

"The Ox-Demon, is it difficult to deal with?"

After letting go, Chen Lai first asked him a question.

"Simple. Although it is huge, it is not very resistant to damage. The Golden Lion's cannons are enough to damage it. I'll take a couple more breaths and that should be enough."

Rick, the golden retriever, answered fluently in Chinese, which shows that he is an elite person from the upper class; otherwise, he wouldn't need to learn so many languages.

Chen Lai nodded: "You are the owner of the Vampire Fruit?"

"Ha, are you a penguin who just arrived on the island? The whole world knows me, knows me, De' Medici Riek!"

"I just wanted to confirm... what do you think of the Vampire Fruit?"

"Fantastic! Among the Mythical Zoan types, I don't think there's a stronger fruit than this! I've used many unique items, but in the end, I chose to complete the entry for the Vampire Fruit."

After listening to Rick's words, Chen Lai nodded subconsciously. This was in line with his understanding. When Jia Xiu said that many people specialize in one skill, what he really meant was to quickly unlock all the attributes of their talent. A complete talent is much stronger than cultivating several potentially conflicting talents!
"And you? I can sense from your body temperature and blood that you're very strong! What's your game ID? I can pay to have you as a friend so we can run a dungeon together sometime!"

Rick is a very open person. He will say what he wants directly, and he usually offers conditions that are hard to refuse.

This is the consistent outward manifestation of truly wealthy men. They do not lack what most people lack, but they seek what most people overlook, so they always succeed.

"My talent... I'm a system-based, independent cultivator, not very strong. My ID is [Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon]. Let's make some money together if there's a chance."

Chen Lai smiled. Since the person in front of him meant no harm, he didn't need to be so tense.

"Oh, so you're Dragon!" Rick clapped his hands, and the lion on the ship howled in the distance, as if in agreement with him.

"I have a question I've always wanted to ask you, or rather, I want to ask every top player I've ever met... Tell me, what's the point of us risking our lives to save the world and save lives from monsters colliding in the deep sea?"

Rick's expression was serious, as if he were asking the final question of life.

"To go home and play games," Chen Lai answered without hesitation, turning to leave.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood. What I mean is, what's the point of us getting loot from dungeons, strengthening ourselves in the real world, and fighting off monsters?"

Chen Lai stopped, turned to look at Rick's blond hair, and said, word by word, "So I can play a few more games when I get home."

(End of this chapter)