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Li Haotian closed the webpage expressionlessly and shut down the old laptop.

He knew Chen Xue's expression without even looking at it.

Fear is just an appetizer.

What he wanted was for that despicable couple to fall from grace and be smashed to pieces.

"Buzz—Buzz—"

The phone vibrated frantically on the table, the words "Su Wan" flashing on the screen with a hint of urgency.

Li Haotian answered the phone.

"Li Haotian! You finally answered the phone! Are you alright? I just saw what happened on the forum, you..."

On the other end of the phone, Su Wan's voice was fast and urgent, mixed with barely suppressed excitement.

"Did you use in-game money to cause trouble? Two hundred thousand Super Rockets! The entire esports community is in an uproar!"

"It's just a small amount of money," Li Haotian replied casually.

"That's not the point!" Su Wan's voice rose a few decibels. "The point is, it's good that you're alright! Listen, the place you're staying now isn't safe. Wang Feilong is the kind of person who holds grudges and will definitely come looking for trouble again!"

"I've made arrangements. There's a high-security residential area in the west of the city where I've prepared an apartment for you. You should move there as soon as possible!"

"No need." Li Haotian walked to the window, looking at the occasional pedestrians passing by below. "It's fine here."

"What's so great about it! That shabby place doesn't even have a decent door!" Su Wan was almost frantic. "Don't be stubborn! Things aren't like they used to be!"

"I sent you some things; they'll be there in about half an hour." Su Wan lowered her voice, her tone becoming mysterious. "It's some high-purity nutrient solution and a neural connection enhancement kit for the latest gaming pod. Remember, make sure to use it before you enter the game next time; it will significantly improve your synchronization with your game character!"

Li Haotian raised an eyebrow.

Neural connectivity enhancement kit? You can't buy this on the market even if you have the money; it's a controlled item.

It seems that this former team leader's wealth is much greater than he imagined.

"Don't you find this strange?" Su Wan seemed to have guessed his thoughts, her voice carrying a hint of inexplicable emotion. "After the God of War game was forcibly taken offline, something big happened."

"Um?"

"Among the first batch of returning players, a small number have also experienced physical enhancements in real life!" Su Wan's speech quickened. "Although very slight, it's absolutely true! One player who had a C-level strength enhancement in the game could lift a 100-kilogram barbell with one hand after logging off!"

"Some people have awakened signs of... superpowers, like being able to conjure small flames or unleash small lightning bolts. Although they're not very lethal, the whole world is in chaos! Countries are now urgently setting up special departments to recruit these players who have undergone changes."

"So, the stronger you are in the game, the safer you are in real life! Understand?" Su

Wan's tone was filled with undeniable concern, "You absolutely must use those nutrient solutions and kits! It's a matter of whether we survive the next wave of attacks!"

"Us?" Li Haotian seized on this key word.

Su Wan was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone before whispering, "Um...we. Anyway, you should get ready quickly. The person I sent is named Liu Hu; he's very reliable."

"I said I'm not moving," Li Haotian interrupted her. "This is the best fishing spot. The bait has already been cast. If I leave, how will the fish bite?"

There was another silence on the other end of the phone.

After several seconds, Su Wan spoke softly, her voice a mixture of worry and awe.

"...I understand. Then be careful."

After hanging up the phone, Li Haotian looked out the window at the gray sky, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

Is the real world starting to become extraordinary?

This game is getting more and more interesting.

About twenty minutes later.

"Knock knock".

Two rhythmic knocks sounded on the door.

Li Haotian walked over, but the door, which had been kicked open, couldn't be closed at all. A man in a black suit was standing in the doorway.

The man was tall and stood ramrod straight. He had a buzz cut and wore an almost invisible Bluetooth headset. His eyes were sharp like an eagle's, and in the instant he swept across the room, he memorized every detail of the environment.

"Mr. Li?" the man said, his voice flat. "I'm Liu Hu, here to deliver something to you on Miss Su's orders."

His gaze lingered on Li Haotian's seemingly powerless right hand for half a second before casually looking away.

Miss Su is really acting recklessly.

The young lady's kindness should not be used on such a hopeless and useless person.

This is Liu Hu's true feeling at this moment.

As the Su family's top bodyguard, he was responsible for protecting Su Wan's safety and had conducted background checks on everyone around Su Wan.

Li Haotian is a disabled man who was abandoned by the e-sports circle, burdened with huge debts, and attempted suicide.

This kind of person is not worth your time and attention.

"Where are the things?" Li Haotian asked.

"They're downstairs." Liu Hu turned to the side and gestured for them to arrive. "There are three boxes in total, and you'll need to sign for them in person."

Looking at Li Haotian's thin frame, he was prepared to carry everything up by himself.

Li Haotian nodded and followed him downstairs.

A black minivan was parked downstairs in the dilapidated tenement building, looking out of place with its surroundings.

Liu Hu took three silver metal boxes out of the trunk.

The first box wasn't big, and he lifted it out easily.

The second one was noticeably heavier; when he put it down, the muscles in his arm bulged slightly.

When he went to move the third, and largest, box, he took a deep breath and used both arms to push the heavy box to the ground with a thud.

"Here are nutrient solution and some living supplies," Liu Hu said, pointing to the first two boxes in a businesslike tone.

"This is an enhancement kit for the gaming pod; it's quite heavy, weighing about 150 kilograms. Do you need my help…?"

His words caught in his throat before he could finish speaking.

Li Haotian walked to the largest box, bent down, and used his right hand, which was clearly marked in the documents as "nerve necrosis and muscle atrophy," to grip the handle of the box with one hand.

Then, just like that, he casually lifted up the 150-kilogram metal box.

Throughout the entire process, there wasn't even a bulging of veins on his arms; he handled it as easily as if he were lifting a briefcase.

"Where's the delivery receipt?" Li Haotian asked calmly, carrying the box and with his other hand in his pocket.

Liu Hu's pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints at that moment.

His mind went blank, and Su Wan's instruction to "take good care of Mr. Li" came through the Bluetooth headset, which sounded particularly jarring at that moment.

150 kilograms...

One hand?

With that crippled hand?

What the hell is this monster?

He himself is a highly trained special forces soldier, and his deadlift limit is no more than 300 kilograms, even when using both hands and exerting all his strength.

But this man in front of me...

"Hey, I'm asking you a question." Li Haotian asked again when he didn't respond.

"Ah...oh! No...no need to sign!" Liu Hu suddenly came to his senses, a fine layer of cold sweat appearing on his forehead, and he stammered, "Miss Su said...you can just accept it."

He looked at Li Haotian, and his eyes changed completely.

The previous disdain and contempt have now turned into shock and bewilderment.

I can't understand, but I was shocked.

This was the only sentence swirling in Liu Hu's mind.

"And this too." Li Haotian casually put the box in his hand aside, his movements so light that it seemed as if the thing had no weight at all.

He took a small object out of his pocket and tossed it to Liu Hu.

Liu Hu caught it instinctively, looked down and saw it was a bank USB key.

"There's 500,000 in here," Li Haotian's voice came. "200,000 is for the medical expenses of Wang Feilong's two henchmen, and the other 300,000 is for your young lady to buy these things for me."

"I, Li Haotian, owe no favors."

Liu Hu held the small U-shield, feeling as if it weighed a ton.

He looked up at the man standing in the shadow of the dilapidated tenement building and felt a feeling called "fear" for the first time.

This man not only harbors a ferocious beast within him, but his behavior is also extremely insane.

They hit someone, so they paid them money.

If you accept a gift, you must return the money.

Everything was calculated meticulously, as if drawing a clear line in this way.

"Mr. Li... this..." Liu Hu didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Take it." Li Haotian didn't give him a chance to refuse. "Tell Su Wan that I appreciate her kindness. But I have my own way of playing the game."

After saying that, he picked up a box in each hand and glanced at the largest one left on the ground.

"Tsk, can't carry them all at once, what a hassle."

He muttered something, then picked up the two suitcases that weighed nearly 100 kilograms in total, turned around and walked into the stairwell, his steps steady without even stumbling.

Liu Hu stood there blankly, watching Li Haotian disappear around the dark corner of the staircase.

He looked down at the heavy U-shield in his hand, then looked up at the largest metal box that hadn't been moved up yet.

He swallowed hard, stepped forward, took a deep breath, grabbed the box with both hands, and used all his strength to barely lift it off the ground.

Cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

He finally understood why Su Wan had mentioned this man with such reverence.

I finally understand why the young lady said that only by following him could she possibly survive.

This man named Li Haotian is not some worthless piece of trash who deserves sympathy.

He is a prehistoric behemoth that has just awakened from its slumber.

That dilapidated rented room was not his prison.

It is his lair.