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Chapter 43 Realistic Tasks (1)
Since Wang Teddy mentioned that intermediate players can stay in the real world for three days, Xiao Lan thought about it and decided to go back once.
During this time, he has been missing for more than a week in reality, and the convenience store has not asked for leave at all. hope he will not become the missing person the police are looking for, and then it will be troublesome.
So, early the next morning, Xiao Lan chose to return to the real world.
The first thing that appears is the system prompt:
"Return to the real world. Players are not allowed to do anything that exposes the world or endangers reality. Violators will be punished."
"All props and skills of the player will be temporarily locked and will be unlocked after returning to the world"
Coming to the world is like a king who cannot tolerate any disobedience. It brutally captures players and throws them into dangerous games, and strictly regulates what they say and do in reality, and if they disobey, they will be severely punished.
The world in front of him switched instantly, Xiao Lan appeared again in the alley before he disappeared, and his position was a little different from when he was taken away by the world. There is no one nearby, and perhaps the world will automatically adjust to a position where there is no one when placing the player in order to avoid unnecessary attention.
Luo observed the world with some curiosity. It was full of strange vitality. Even the chirping of insects and birds in the air made him feel novel.
Seeing Luo's actions, Xiao Lan said to him, "Would you like to take a stroll here first? I'll deal with some things first and then come to you."
Luo shook his head: "I'll follow you."
Xiao Lan didn't insist either, and led Luo towards the convenience store.
His old bicycle and backpack have disappeared, whether it was swallowed by the world at that time, or picked up as waste in reality.
It is a few blocks away from the convenience store, not too close or too far.
Xiao Lan simply walked away, introducing Luo everything here in a low voice. Luo listened carefully to Xiao Lan's remarks, and didn't care whether there was any information that still existed in his memory.
When Xiao Lan introduced the house next door, Luo suddenly asked a question that went straight to the soul: "Sir, where do you live?"
Xiao ยท Poor ยท Homeless ยท Lan: "..."
This question is too tricky.
At present, he really has no place to live, not only no house, no money, no mobile phone... he can't even live in a hotel. Maybe a park or under a flyover is a good choice, and if you go early, there may be a place to block the wind.
Xiao Lan scratched his head, not feeling confident: "Maybe... we can go back after we finish our work."
At this time, he deeply felt the beauty and humanity of the world that came into the world, and how a world that didn't need money and only fought for his life was suitable for a pauper like him.
Seeing Xiao Lan's reaction, Luo thought deeply.
When Xiao Lan was about to enter the convenience store, Luo suddenly said, "Sir, I want to look around by myself."
Xiao Lan looked at him in surprise, you didn't say that just now.
Luo continued: "When your business is done, just call me and I will appear by your side."
Sounds like a summoned beast.
"Okay." Xiao Lan nodded, "I will ask the store manager to resign first, and then I will go to the cemetery in the suburbs to sweep my mother's grave, which may take a few hours."
After all, out of concern for non-human beings, he confirmed it again: "Luo, you are alone... it's okay."
Luo smiled and said, "No problem, sir. I will study other people's behaviors before taking action. You don't have to worry about me doing anything shocking."
Thinking of Luo's always reliable behavior, Xiao Lan also felt relieved, he nodded and said goodbye to Luo.
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When came to the convenience store, the store had just opened, and there were very few customers.
At the moment, the store manager is sorting out the goods near the cashier.
The store manager is a chubby middle-aged man with a round belly supporting the uniform of the convenience store, making his movements a bit clumsy. The store manager knew Xiao Lan's general situation, and usually took good care of him.
Hearing footsteps at the door, the store manager turned his head, but unexpectedly saw Xiao Lan.
The look on his face turned to joy after being surprised. He put down the things in his hands and walked quickly to Xiao Lan: "Xiao Lan! It's really good that you're fine."
He looked at Xiao Lan, who didn't have any missing arms or legs: "You disappeared suddenly before and couldn't be contacted. I was worried that you were forced to hide by those rude loan sharks, and you didn't dare to call the police. What will you do if you reveal your whereabouts?"
"Don't worry, I didn't tell anyone that you were missing, and I just told the other employees that you asked for leave and left."
"Thank you store manager, I've made you worry. I left because of some other things, and I accidentally lost my phone, so I can't tell you. I'm really sorry." Xiao Lan apologized to the store manager. , and then turned to say: "Actually, this time, I'm here to resign."
The store manager's heart raised again: "Why, things are so serious on your side?"
Xiao Lan shook his head: "No, I have new things to do recently, so it can be considered stable, and I won't need to work so much in the future."
The store manager breathed a sigh of relief, and didn't ask more about Xiao Lan's affairs: "That's good, I have always been very optimistic about you, this young man. You are diligent and smart. If it weren't for family affairs, it would be so hard."
"Come on, everything will be fine."
Later, the store manager helped Xiao Lan handle the resignation, and he readily paid him the salary before his disappearance.
Xiao Lan said goodbye to a colleague he knew before. Colleagues all expressed their dismay at this, because Xiang Xiao Lan took the initiative to work the night shift without making trouble, and it was really rare for a good colleague to talk to him about changing shifts.
After leaving the convenience store, Xiao Lan finally had money.
He thought about whether increasing his debt could still increase his poverty value in reality, but after trying to find someone to borrow money, his poverty value did not change at all, even after he got the salary settled by the store manager.
Xiao Lan guessed that after the skill was activated, the poverty value could no longer be increased by means of real debt, otherwise he would only need to borrow a large amount of usury and be invincible in the world.
Arrival World obviously does not allow players to exploit such loopholes.
It is impossible to become rich, and it is impossible to become rich in this life. Borrowing money is not allowed. Only by demolishing such things can we maintain the appearance of life.
Poverty is not easy, Xiao Lan sighed.
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Drive to the cemetery in the suburbs.
Buying a handful of white chrysanthemums at the entrance of the cemetery, Xiao Lan skillfully found her mother's grave.
He hadn't come for a while, and some dust had accumulated on the tombstone. Xiao Lan took out the tissue paper prepared earlier and gently cleaned the tombstone.
Seeing her mother's gentle smile as always on the tombstone, Xiao Lan said to her: "Mom, I'm in a new place now. Maybe it's better than before, and I have a few friends, they are all very good people."
Mother still smiled gently, as if listening.
Xiao Lan went on to say: "Now I have a new goal. Although it is rather strange, there is always hope."
All afternoon, Xiao Lan stayed in front of her mother's tombstone like this, whispering to her about what she had experienced recently. From the strange things in the dungeon, to the meals in the player's residence. Like gossip, he slowly told his mother about it, and concealed some dangerous links.
While helping her clean up the weeds next to her, she put fresh white chrysanthemum on it.
Seeing the sunset on the horizon, Xiao Lan stood up and said to the tombstone, "Mom, I'll introduce you to a friend of mine."
After that, Xiao Lan called in a low voice, "Luo."
There was a sudden breeze in the peaceful cemetery. After the wind stopped, a figure slowly walked out from behind a tree not far from Xiao Lan.
Luo approached slowly: "Sir."
Xiao Lan said to the tombstone: "Mom, his name is Luo, he has helped me a lot, and he is a very reliable person."
Luo's eyes turned to the tombstone, and he bowed slightly seriously: "Hello, Madam."
"Don't be so serious." Xiao Lan patted Luo's shoulder with a smile, and turned to the tombstone: "Mom, let's go first, and come to see you later when there is a chance."
Luo also nodded to the tombstone: "I will ensure the safety of Mr.
The two left together, and the setting sun painted their figures with a warm color.
On the way, the two discussed Xiao Lan's speculation about the increase in poverty value.
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Outside the cemetery, Xiao Lan was about to head towards the bus stop.
Luo stopped him: "Sir, please wait a moment, I will drive the car over."
Xiao Lan was shocked, this was obviously not something that the destitute class like them could have: "You, where did you get the car?"
Luo smiled slightly: "I used a special method, please don't worry, it's legal."
This sounds very worrying...
Do you have a driver's license, bro?
A few minutes later, seeing the Ferrari slowly driving towards him, Xiao Lan's bad premonition escalated again. What did this guy Luo do in this short day? You non-human beings have a unique way to make money! ! ?
In Xiao Lan's mind, countless images that needed to be mosaic and silenced suddenly appeared in Xiao Lan's mind.
They won't have their water meters checked!
Oh no, Xiao Lan doesn't have a house, so where did the water meter come from?
Luo parked the car in front of Xiao Lan, then got up and opened the back seat door for him: "Please get in the car, sir."
During the period of time when he got into the car, Xiao Lan was in a state of confusion.
"Sir, I have made a preliminary investigation on your debts." Luo said to Xiao Lan while driving, "In addition to the debts you owed when you treated your mother, there are also some original sources in your name. It's your father."
"This part of the debt is very strange. Many of them belong to some unseen forces and organizations. Half a year after your father disappeared, they were all transferred to your mother's name. After your mother died, they suddenly transferred to It's in your name. The procedures are completely untestable, do you remember what it was like?"
Xiao Lan recalled: "I remember that I never signed any documents, but those creditors seemed to recognize me, and the documents they presented were indeed my name."
Luo: "Maybe someone did something wrong. Do you have any suspicions?"
Xiao Lan shook his head, he never imagined who would target him like this. Could it be his missing father? But before their father disappeared, although their relationship was not too close, there was no hatred either.
"I will continue to pay attention and report to you if there are any clues." Luo nodded, "I will also handle the part of the debt you owe for your mother's medical treatment."
"Thank you, Luo." Xiao Lan sighed a little, why does it seem that after entering the world, there is hope in his life? More precisely, after meeting Luo.
Low said: "My original plan was to not deal with these debts at all, after all, they can't do anything to you according to your current ability, and the actual debt has no effect on your poverty value. However, you should not Willing to keep defaulting on the portion of the debt for the treatment."
Xiao Lan nodded, after all, her mother was able to support her for a while with this money.
Luo continued: "As for the part that originally belonged to your father, my advice is to leave it alone until the situation is clear."
Xiao Lan laughed: "It sounds like the rhythm of being dragged to pour concrete."
Luo looked at Xiao Lan through the rearview mirror: "I will ensure your safety."
At this time, Xiao Lan suddenly found that the car had driven to a place he was completely unfamiliar with. He asked suspiciously, "Where are we going?"
Luo replied calmly: "I have prepared a residence for you. It is a detached house with good security facilities. The surrounding environment is very quiet, and no one else will disturb you."
This description...it sounds expensive.
Sure enough, what appeared in front of Xiao Lan not long after was a single-family villa with a garden. The villa was modern in style and had a great sense of design. There was even a swimming pool inside.
Under the successive shocks, Xiao Lan actually got used to it: "Where did this house come from..."
"There have been rumors that this villa is haunted before, so when I expressed my willingness to buy it, the original owner agreed very readily, and even made some connections to speed up the procedure." Luo thought for a moment: "Very much. I'm sorry, because of time constraints, I can only prepare such a house for you first, I have already cleaned it, and there will be no extra things appearing."
Luo thoughtfully added: "Please rest assured, in order to ensure your poverty, all property is not in your name."
Xiao Lan: "..."
Now, he is completely the poorest master in history. A poor owner who lives in a single-family villa in a Ferrari, but has nothing but debts.
The two were getting out of the car.
Xiao Lan suddenly received a system prompt:
[Emergency Reality Mission: An intermediate player causes harm in reality, please follow the instructions to deal with it]
[Task requirements: 1. Stop the player and kill if necessary 2. Can't affect the real world]
[Task reward: poverty value 500w]
[Special note: This quest is a compulsory quest. After accepting the quest, all skills and props will be temporarily unlocked, and the duration will last until the quest is completed]
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Luo: Sir, you are so poor that I am the only one left.