Chapter 78

"What the screen shows is the game they are playing," Luo Chuan explained.

Old Bai's eyes widened in disbelief. From what the boss was saying, it seemed possible to actually fight monsters within the game! And judging by the images, there was no difference from the real world!

"Boss, can I take a closer look?" Old Bai asked.

Luo Chuan nodded.

With the boss's permission, Old Bai moved behind Bu Lige and the others, who were engrossed in the game, and watched intently. The shop returned to its usual tranquility, but a storm raged within Old Bai's mind.

As he observed, Old Bai became increasingly astonished. He began to grasp the depth of what Luo Chuan had described. Whenever Bu Lige or the others made mistakes and were killed by monsters, they were resurrected instantly and resumed the battle unscathed.

"If these could be used in the army, the soldiers' combat effectiveness would increase several times over!" Old Bai thought. "Cultivators can hone their combat skills in this game without risking physical injury! Such artifacts truly exist!"

This thought surged through Old Bai's mind. The idea of gaining valuable combat experience without worrying about one's safety was revolutionary. Previously, if someone had told Old Bai about such a possibility, he would have dismissed it as fantasy. How could combat experience be improved without real-life battles? But now, his perspective had completely changed!

"Three hours passed so quickly!" A sigh interrupted Old Bai's thoughts.

Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang simultaneously removed their helmets and exhaled deeply. They shook their heads, dispelling the lingering traces of the game's immersive reality. The Tower of Trials felt indistinguishable from the real world.

"Who are you?" Gu Yunxi asked, noticing Old Bai behind them.

"Bai Hong," Old Bai replied, recognizing the cloud-shaped marks that identified them as students of Lingyun Academy.

"Bai Hong? You're the esteemed expert by the Heavenly Star Emperor's side, Old Bai?" Jiang Wanshang asked in surprise.

"Old Bai?" Gu Yunxi echoed, equally astonished.

Clearly, they had both heard of Bai Lao. They introduced themselves briefly.

"Aren't you two students of Lingyun Academy? What brings you here?" Old Bai inquired.

"Wanshang and I were curious when we saw a shop in such a remote alley, so we decided to check it out," Gu Yunxi smiled. "And the items in the boss's shop are extraordinary! Coming to Origin Mall has been the highlight of our trip to Jiuyao City!"

Jiang Wanshang nodded in agreement, sharing the sentiment. They turned their eyes to Luo Chuan, who remained indifferent and unmoved by their praise. They had come to understand that this reaction was typical of Luo Chuan.

At that moment, Bu Shiyi noticed the activity in the store, exited the game, and removed her helmet.

"I have seen you, Mr. Bai," Bu Shiyi greeted respectfully.

Old Bai nodded, smiling. "Ah, the little girl from the Bu family. Last time I saw you, you were just a baby. Look how beautiful you've grown over the years."