Chapter 12

"Rainy, what does this mean? Could it be that 'Jianghu' and 'Holy Hall' are two real worlds?" As soon as Qiao Yurou finished speaking, Xia Xiaoxue impatiently asked, while the others looked at Qiao Yurou with surprise, hoping to get an answer from her.

Seeing the surprised looks on everyone's faces, Qiao Yurou shook her head helplessly and said softly, "I don't know the exact situation! But I don't think it's possible for them to be another world! My personal understanding is that perhaps 'Jianghu' is different from the virtual games of the past, and we should not treat it as just a game once we enter!"

"I agree with Yurou. No matter what, with the current technology of the Federation, it's impossible to establish a connection between two real worlds!" Xue Meier also spoke up at this point.

"Right, there's one more thing. The Federation has already released some internal information about 'Jianghu' and 'Holy Hall.' When you get back, you can check it on the SkyNet. The game will officially start at midnight tonight. We'll see each other in the game then!" Qiao Yurou added.

The group nodded and then got up to leave. Bu Fan slowly made his way to his basement room.

He then picked up the B-3 high-sensitivity helmet that Bu Yan had prepared for him, inserted the 'Jianghu' test card into the helmet's slot, and connected it to the SkyNet port. Bu Fan gently put on the helmet.

The helmet, made of unknown material, was very comfortable to wear. Then, he felt as if he had suddenly entered a chaotic space, and slowly, light began to appear, leading him to the internal SkyNet of the Eighth Base City.

Indeed, a high-sensitivity helmet was much better than a low-end visor. After entering, Bu Fan felt that his perception of the virtual world had become much more realistic.

"Would the host like to connect to the Jianghu Hall?" At that moment, a beautiful female voice sounded in Bu Fan's ear.

"Connect!"

As Bu Fan gave the command, the scene before him slowly changed. The virtual streets of the Eighth Base City disappeared, replaced by a grand hall.

Inside the hall, massive pillars stood, and a stone platform was elevated, resembling an ancient palace. At the end of the hall was a huge light gate.

"Welcome to the Jianghu Hall. Service Spirit 10086 is delighted to serve you. Is there anything I can help you with?" As Bu Fan was stunned by the grand palace, the pleasant female voice sounded again. Then, a beautifully dressed woman in ancient palace attire slowly walked out from the hall and spoke softly to Bu Fan.

"Um, Service Spirit 10086..." Hearing the familiar name, Bu Fan couldn't help but shake his head speechlessly.

"What's wrong, host? Are you dissatisfied with Service Spirit 10086? Is the voice not beautiful enough, or the appearance not good enough? If you're not satisfied, you can choose to modify it!" Service Spirit 10086 said softly to Bu Fan.

"Modify? Will it cost credit points?" Bu Fan asked instinctively, unable to help it, given his current impoverished state.

"Ha ha!"

The woman in palace attire laughed and then shook her head gently. "Of course not. Since you are one of the first players to participate in the test, some basic services are free. You can modify my image, voice, name, and even the layout of the entire hall, but you only have one chance, so please be careful!"

As she finished speaking, a mischievous smile appeared on her face, making her look almost like a real person, without the usual mechanical responses of an AI.

"Um, let's just change the name. Don't call me 10086. How about 'China Mobile'?" Bu Fan said speechlessly after hearing her.

"Um, 'China Mobile'? What a strange name. Are you sure you want to use this name?" The woman in palace attire tilted her head, looking puzzled, and for a moment, Bu Fan couldn't help but be captivated by her charm.

"No, of course not. I was just joking. I think I'll call you Diaochan!" After some thought, Bu Fan decided to give her the name of one of the Four Beauties of ancient China.

"By the way, if I modify you, will others see it too?" Bu Fan suddenly thought of this and asked.

"Of course not. Diaochan is your personal service spirit and will only serve you. This hall is also exclusively for your use, and no other players will appear here!" The woman, now named Diaochan, smiled and explained to Bu Fan.

"Okay, I understand. By the way, I heard there are some new official materials about the Jianghu world. Can I see them here?" Bu Fan remembered his purpose and turned to ask Diaochan.

"Of course, please follow me!" Diaochan nodded and led Bu Fan into the hall.

Bu Fan followed behind, admiring Diaochan's beautiful figure, but he had no intention of developing any emotional connection with a virtual AI.

Soon, Diaochan led him to a corner of the hall, where there was a modern living room setting with sofas, coffee tables, and a SkyNet screen.

"You can view the information here. If you're not satisfied with the environment, you can change it with your mind, but you only have one chance!" Diaochan smiled and said to Bu Fan.

"Really? Let me think about it!" Bu Fan's mind suddenly sparked with an idea, and the scene before him began to change.

The black leather sofa turned into a white fabric sofa, and next to it was a large double bed. Opposite the sofa was a delicate computer desk with a dirty old computer.

This was the layout of Bu Fan's room before he was transported. He sat in the swivel chair in front of the computer, feeling a sense of nostalgia, and then turned on the computer.

"Um, why would the host choose such an outdated environment and use such an old antique as a SkyNet display?" Diaochan couldn't help but murmur when she saw Bu Fan's setup.

However, Bu Fan ignored her and started browsing the latest information about 'Jianghu' on the computer screen.

After reading, Bu Fan carefully thought about and summarized the useful information for himself.

First, the game time. For the first time entering Jianghu, players are limited to twelve hours of game time per day. Exceeding twelve hours will log them out, as excessive game time can be harmful to their mental health.

However, extending game time is possible. As players become stronger in Jianghu, their game time will naturally increase.

Second, the death penalty. In Jianghu, if a player dies, it's like starting over. All their items and skills will be lost, and they cannot immediately create a new character. They must wait a week before creating a new one.

Furthermore, if a player is killed three times within a month, they will be banned from the game for a year, ostensibly to "repair" their mental strength.

Third, and most importantly, the method of entering Jianghu. Players will enter through identity matching, not the traditional newbie village style.

The specifics of identity matching were not clearly explained by the officials.

The rest of the information was about the background of Jianghu. Although the setting is fictional, the factions are based on ancient ones.

For example, the Tianwu Empire in Central Plains, the nomadic tribes in the Northern Grasslands, the small countries in the Western Regions, the Tubo in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Goryeo in the Korean Peninsula, and the Ryukyu across the sea.

Additionally, there were names of various sects, such as Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Huashan, Mingjiao, and the Beggar Sect.

After carefully reviewing this information, Bu Fan left the Jianghu Hall. He planned to get a good night's sleep to rest and prepare for the battle that night!