Rumble! Lightning flashed and thunder roared, the wind and rain pounded against the window, making a crackling sound. Lu Yu couldn't hear clearly the commotion outside the door.
He glanced at the bedroom window. It was clearly morning, yet the sky was pitch black like nighttime.
He took off the game helmet and forcefully slapped his head, alleviating the tearing dizziness substantially.
Without turning on the light, he proceeded toward the door in the stormy darkness. Who could be outside the door?
The sturdy security door emitted a faint spiritual glow in the darkness, indicating that the Golden Armor Spirit Array was under attack.
"Damn, what brand is this security door? Why is it so tough?"
"There's something odd about this door!"
Both fell silent, halting their actions.
"Has he discovered us?"
"Probably not, we just received word that someone saw him near the military camp by the Demon Well, so he should still be in the game."
"Shall we test it?" After speaking, he shouted into the room, "Is anyone there? Could you please open the door? We are from the property maintenance company. The residents downstairs mentioned that your toilet is leaking and asked us to come and fix it."
As soon as he asked, there was a click, and the security door opened, leaving the two people stunned.
The room was dark without the lights on, and they couldn't see Lu Yu standing behind the door.
"The door actually opened? Should we go in?"
As the two hesitated, Lu Yu swiftly pulled them into the room.
Bang! The door was shut.
Clap! The living room light was turned on, illuminating the room.
"Su Peng! Jing Yang!" Lu Yu was extremely surprised to see them, "Why is it you two?"
He thought the people outside the door were assassins sent by the Iron Tomb, but upon opening it, he found Su Peng and Jing Yang standing there.
It had been three years since they parted, but Lu Yu could still recognize them at first sight.
These were childhood friends, not just a saying; even after being apart for three years, the bond of brotherhood wouldn't fade.
Su Peng, dressed in a sports T-shirt, surveyed the living room and naturally sat on the sofa, laughing, "You're as lazy as you used to be. The living room layout hasn't changed at all in three years!"
Jing Yang, wearing a trench coat and standing at 1.92 meters tall, looked at Lu Yu, saying, "Lu Yu, long time no see."
Although his tone was calm, Lu Yu could hear his happiness. Jing Yang was always like that, maintaining a calm demeanor in all situations. Back in school, girls even nicknamed him the Iceberg Heartthrob.
Su Peng glanced at Jing Yang and said, "Jing Yang, sit down, your height is just too noticeable."
Jing Yang silently sat on the single sofa, which was his usual spot. He couldn't help but touch the armrest of the sofa—still that familiar feeling.
Lu Yu placed several cans of beer and cola on the coffee table. Su Peng unceremoniously grabbed the beer, opened a can, and handed it to the others, "Come on! Let's drink for a bit."
Lu Yu and Jing Yang also picked up beers, opened them, and clinked their cans before chugging them down in one go.
"There aren't many beers at home, let's drink cola! You both know I don't really like alcohol; these beers were only used for cooking," Lu Yu said after finishing a can of cold beer, finally calming his excited mood.
Skillfully, Su Peng pulled out a box of snacks from under the coffee table and placed a few packets of food suitable for accompanying drinks on the table. Each person picked their favorite snacks.
Rumble! A lightning flash outside brightened the three faces.
Lu Yu put down the cola can, looked at the two, and asked, "Why did you suddenly come over? What happened three years ago? Why did you two just disappear, and what's the deal with the Shenwu World game?"
Upon hearing Lu Yu's barrage of questions, Su Peng turned to Jing Yang and said, "Jing Yang, you should explain."
"Mm." Jing Yang nodded and said, "The reason we came to find you this time is indeed something very important, but we'll talk about that later. Let's go over what happened three years ago first."
"Three years ago, the day we left was also the day the Shenwu World was discovered. Our families sent word for us to return...Up until now, the Su and Zhang families have established themselves in Shenwu World, and we've had the chance to leave the family and come to find you."
"And there's something important to tell you." Jing Yang's tone became serious.
Su Peng instinctively sat up straight; what came next was very important.
Lu Yu sensed their reaction and grew tense, wondering what Jing Yang was about to say.
"The earliest Shenwu World login device was found at your home," Jing Yang said.
Lu Yu was stunned, and confusedly asked, "My home?"
He turned his head to scan the living room, here?
"Not here, where Uncle and Aunt lived. Twenty years ago, they disappeared without a trace. Three years ago, the Shenwu World login device was found at your home. After three years of research, some believe Uncle and Aunt entered Shenwu World, hence their complete disappearance."
"It wasn't their consciousness entering Shenwu World, but they used a special method to physically enter Shenwu World," Jing Yang said.
Lu Yu was baffled. From his memory, he thought he was an orphan, but now his longtime friends were telling him his parents were just missing.
His mind was in a bit of chaos.
Jing Yang continued, "Actually, saying that the Shenwu World login device was found three years ago isn't entirely accurate; it would be more precise to say the device started functioning three years ago."
"At that time, the number of login devices we could use was extremely limited. Until a year ago, the number of devices began to explode, and traces of Shenwu World devices appeared everywhere globally, quickly increasing the number of players."
"Then, after a period of chaos, Shenwu World's player survival conditions improved. Su Peng happened to have a spare device, so we decided to pull you into the game world."
Lu Yu asked, "My parents?"
Su Peng quickly said, "Regarding your parents' whereabouts, we have found nothing so far. But don't worry, if Uncle and Aunt have been living in Shenwu World for twenty years, their strength would surely be substantial, and they wouldn't be in danger." Thɪs chapter is updated by N(o)vᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt
Lu Yu remained silent.
They all stayed quiet for a moment, silently listening to the sound of the wind and rain beating against the window. Before long, the dark clouds dispersed, revealing sunlight, and the world brightened again.
Lu Yu relaxed and adjusted his mood. Honestly, he didn't feel a deep connection to his parents, who he has no memory of. It was just that the sudden influx of information was somewhat overwhelming, leaving him a bit confused.
Now his mind cleared up, he looked at the two of them and said, "Thank you."
Su Peng and Jing Yang looked at him with concern, and Lu Yu grinned and revitalized himself, saying, "So, what did you guys want me for?"
Having news of his parents wasn't a bad thing, right? Even if it's bad news, it's better than having no news at all, and hopefully, it isn't really bad news.
Jing Yang said, "This matter involves the demon cave that appeared near Beifeng City."
"After destroying the demon cave, demon seeds can be obtained within it, which can be used to produce Shenwu World login devices."
Listening to this, Lu Yu's expression remained unchanged. He learned so many things today that he was numb, unable to be surprised anymore.
"Before manufacturing a login device, a demon seed represents a life!"
Lu Yu's expression shifted a bit.
Su Peng seriously said, "Yes, it can grant a revival!"