Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 2: Recharge to Get Stronger
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Chen Huai’an found himself chuckling wryly at the sudden appearance of the recharge interface.
“Wait, is the map of Yan Kingdom this short?”
The creators of this game weren’t bothering with any pretense—they dove right into the pay-to-win mechanics.
However, as his eyes fell upon the miserable figure displayed on the screen, thoughts of his own dire circumstances flooded his mind. Isolated, broke, battling a fatal disease, and dumped by his lover. How was his plight any superior to that of Li Qingran? The companions from his past had all disappeared, fearing he might seek financial aid from them.
Who could possibly lend him support in his time of need?
Nevertheless, at this moment, he possessed the ability to reach out and assist this young woman.
Regardless of her being merely a digital entity, a fabricated persona in a smartphone application designed to drain his funds.
“Six yuan? Sure, I’ll pay.”
Though Chen Huai’an had never indulged in gaming previously, merely observing others do so, this marked his initial expenditure on such entertainment.[Recharge Successful!]
A brilliant golden glow surged into Li Qingran’s rundown shelter. The simple straw bedding morphed into a sturdy wooden frame complete with comfortable linens. The damaged walls solidified into robust brickwork featuring a window that sealed out the downpour and gusts. The luminous energy bathed the whole space, outfitting it with antique furnishings—a proper flooring, a sturdy desk, seats, and a cooking hearth.
“Now this feels right!”
Chen Huai’an exhaled contentedly and turned his gaze toward Li Qingran, eager to observe her response.After all, it was only a handheld game, so the avatar probably would just display joy, wouldn’t it?
Yet the sight that greeted him rendered him speechless in astonishment.
Li Qingran’s face transitioned from astonishment to terror, then to wary caution. She huddled against the wall, struggling to accept the changes around her. After an extended pause, resembling a timid feline in unfamiliar surroundings, she tentatively examined her new abode.
Approaching the bed once more, she lightly caressed the plush covering. Her gaze mirrored pure bewilderment.
“This… this level of feedback? This interaction system…”
Chen Huai’an stood amazed by her lifelike reactions. The subtle depression of the mattress as she settled upon it, or the creases that appeared from her touch, seemed astonishingly authentic.
To achieve such sophistication in a simple phone game? He’d gladly invest further—it resembled patronage of a genuine craftsman.
Scarcely had the idea crossed his mind when a fresh notification popped up:
[Limited Offer! Recharge 30 yuan to gift your virtual girlfriend a beautiful outfit!]
“Uh…”
Chen Huai’an eyed Li Qingran’s ragged attire and experienced a twinge of compassion. “Alright, let’s do it!”
An exquisite set of verdant robes materialized upon the bed.
[Today’s Special! Recharge 68 yuan to give your virtual girlfriend a sumptuous meal!]
A meal costing 68 yuan? Chen Huai’an seldom exceeded 15 yuan on his own fast food orders.
But that didn’t matter. He completed the transaction without hesitation.
[This Week’s Deal! Recharge 98 yuan to unlock your virtual girlfriend’s background story and receive a health report!]
“Take my money!”
[Monthly Special! Recharge 188 yuan to equip your virtual girlfriend’s home with three premium Thunderfire Talismans for protection!]
“Charge, charge, charge!”
[Your virtual girlfriend is scared. Please wait before taking further actions.]
The barrage of recharge options at last ceased.
Chen Huai’an examined the display and noticed Li Qingran huddled beneath the bed, shivering uncontrollably.
The fresh garments lying on the bed? They remained undisturbed.
The lavish spread of poultry, fowl, and seafood? It sat untouched.
In one section of the interface, a timer indicated the health assessment would require 30 minutes to compile.
The dwelling now bore protective talismans affixed to the entrance, the pane, and the ceiling—discernible only upon close inspection.
The positive update was that Li Qingran’s remaining time had extended to six hours.
“That’s manageable for now,”
Chen Huai’an murmured, feeling a sense of ease.The passage of time within the game synchronized with reality, allowing him a moment to unwind.
“By the way, what was that fire poison affecting Li Qingran? What even is that?”
He suspected selecting Li Qingran could display her condition, yet from under the bed, only a pallid small foot was visible, which recoiled instantly upon his touch.
“Guess I’ll have to wait for the health report to know more.”
As his attention drifted to the banquet in the virtual world, Chen Huai’an’s belly rumbled audibly. The crisp-skinned duck appeared so vivid, its fatty sheen trickling as if its scent might permeate the device itself.
Afternoon had already arrived, and lunch remained uneaten.
“Let’s just whip something up. My virtual girlfriend is eating better than me,”
he laughed self-deprecatingly.That 68-yuan extravaganza? It now struck him as a steal. He placed his device on the desk for charging, planning to grab a bite prior to resuming.
Li Qingran, aged 19, served as the fifth disciple on Chixiao Peak within the Qingyun Sect.
Her existence had previously been steady, revolving around practices of cultivation and fulfilling sect duties. Her four elder siblings each excelled in distinct areas and frequently protected her.
Yet all that altered when her foremost senior brother, Lu Changtian, returned from the outer realms with a sixth junior sister in tow. He endorsed the unskilled maiden, Mu Baishuang, pleading with their instructor to admit her to Chixiao Peak.
From then on, circumstances shifted dramatically.
Her formerly caring eldest senior brother ceased summoning her for dawn sessions. The second senior brother, Xiao Yifeng, proficient in pill refinement, stopped requesting her trials of his concoctions. The ever-icy third senior brother, Yun Zimo, went as far as to master romantic melodies for the newcomer. The duty-bound fourth senior brother, Zhang Hanxiao, forsook missions to linger at the peak, safeguarding Mu Baishuang.
Every one showered affection on Mu Baishuang, including their typically aloof master.
Li Qingran harbored no resentment.
Mu Baishuang proved gentle, charming, and worthy of such attention as a younger peer.
Still, under their tutelage and supplied aids, Mu Baishuang’s progress in cultivation swiftly equaled her own.
In the sect’s contest a fortnight prior, Li Qingran encountered Mu Baishuang as an opponent. In deference, she intended to conclude the bout swiftly after several exchanges, exerting sufficient force to prompt a dignified concession.
However, Mu Baishuang battled with intensity, targeting critical zones, compelling Li Qingran to counter with genuine effort.
Suddenly, Mu Baishuang shifted to a guarding stance and lunged toward Li Qingran’s blade. Li Qingran failed to retract swiftly enough, and her weapon grazed Mu Baishuang’s shoulder—a minor cut, yet it inflicted severe harm.
Banished from Chixiao Peak, her cultivation base shattered, her spiritual root ripped away—the vengeance from her senior brothers proved ruthless.
Now cast into a wild expanse teeming with savage creatures, tormented by fire poison and famine, she endured amid the tempest, resigned to her end.
Until…
A small bird flitted through the deluge.
And abruptly, a soft voice murmured: [Welcome Home!]
In an instant, her fragile hut evolved into a solid stone dwelling.