Chapter 30

Anonymous User: Has anyone ever found the dark human nature hidden beneath the sea?

Huang Ying (Test Account Number 0999): Including this time, Perfect Life has undergone six internal tests. Countless players have dug deep but have not found the so-called deep world. Now everyone thinks it's just a rumor. Even the developers, Deep Space Technology and Eternal Pharmaceuticals, have issued a notice saying that there is no deep world in Perfect Life.

Anonymous User: I also think it's a rumor.

Huang Ying (Test Account Number 0999): By the way, can I visit your place? What should I call you? Meeting in one of the 999 chat rooms is quite a coincidence.

Anonymous User: You are always welcome to my place. I will introduce you to my friends. My name is...

Han Fei was about to type in a random name when he suddenly noticed that Chat Room 444 had turned gray again.

Turning his head to look at the wall, the digital clock now showed 4:01 AM.

"Chat Room 444 can only be used from 3:59 AM to 4:01 AM?"

"Could it be that I can only enter the chat room during the two minutes when night and dawn intersect?"

Thinking about this, Han Fei recalled his conversation with Huang Ying: "This person seems to be playing a different game than me."

Sitting on the sofa, Han Fei stared at the haunted TV: "If what Huang Ying said is true, then according to his words, I might be in the deep world of this game right now, and they are playing the surface game. The surface and the deep world can only communicate through the chat room at the moment just before dawn. There is another possibility, though. Huang Ying might be playing me, and he might not even be human but a ghost. He might have killed a player through various means, which is why he knows so much."

In this netherworld, nothing is impossible. Only by being cautious can one survive.

"Huang Ying's ID is followed by the number 0999. I can check this after I leave the game, or I can secretly contact him in real life."

Han Fei remembered the number after Huang Ying's ID. The best way to prove his guess would be to check it himself.

"If I can find a way out through him, that would be great." Getting up and walking to the window, Han Fei looked outside through the cracks in the wooden boards: "The sun here seems to never rise, it's always night."

After confirming that the surroundings were safe, he chose to exit the game in a corner of the haunted house.

At first, Han Fei planned to exit the game at the old man's house so that he would log in there, which would be very safe.

But after thinking it over, he decided it would be better not to let the residents of the building know that he could exit the game.

Clicking the exit button on the attribute panel, the world in his eyes turned blood red, and Han Fei exited the game.

Putting the helmet aside, Han Fei opened his computer and quickly typed the information he had memorized.

"I need to buy some of the books that Lao San Meng Chang'an read. This might help me better understand his inner world."

In recent days, Han Fei had placed the most orders for various books and study materials. In the face of life and death, he no longer found studying boring.

After finishing, Han Fei began searching for information about Huang Ying online.

He tried various methods, but all the information about the internal testers of Perfect Life was confidential. Even knowing the number, he could not find any information.

"It seems I still need to rely on Li Xue. I need to think of a good reason this time."

The cold light from the screen illuminated Han Fei's face. He sat next to the wall covered with photos of victims, silently staring at the information on his computer. Anyone who saw him now would probably not think he was an actor.

The first rays of dawn rose unnoticed, but Han Fei pulled the curtains. He had gotten used to the darkness and felt a bit uncomfortable with the sudden light.

After a simple meal, Han Fei took out his phone and called Li Xue.

"Can you help me find someone?"

"Dead or alive?"

"I'm not sure if they are dead or alive. I only know that his name is Huang Ying and he is a doctor." Han Fei's speech suddenly quickened: "He likes to play games at night, especially the latest immersive games."

"Is this person related to the human puzzle case?"

"A very subtle connection."

"Then wait a moment."

The conversation between Han Fei and Li Xue was very brief. After a few minutes, Li Xue called back.

"I found someone who fits your description. The new deputy director of the New Hu Urology Hospital—Huang Ying. He graduated from a top medical university in the country and inherited his father's hospital at the age of thirty, becoming the new deputy director. He lives in the core area of the smart city and is a big game enthusiast. A few years ago, he made a shocking statement on a dating show. When asked to choose between his girlfriend and games, he chose to give up his girlfriend. This might be why he is still single."

"Quite a unique person, huh?" Han Fei thought of the way Huang Ying spoke in the game and felt that the Huang Ying Li Xue described was the person he was looking for.

After thanking Li Xue, Han Fei hung up the phone and walked out of the door with his phone.

He took the special train between the old city and the smart new city to enter the core urban area. Ignoring the charm and convenience of the smart city, he hurried to the New Hu Urology Hospital.

After failing to find any information on the computer, Han Fei asked the hospital staff and received a surprising answer—Deputy Director Huang Ying was currently attending an event at Deep Space Technology.

With the sixth internal test proceeding smoothly, the groundbreaking game Perfect Life was about to enter public testing. Advertisements for it were everywhere, and there were promotional activities almost every day.

"Why would the deputy director of a urology hospital attend an event at Deep Space Technology?"

Han Fei didn't understand at first, but when he arrived at the Deep Space Technology event, he gradually understood why a game enthusiast would be so attracted to this place.

The wealthy and powerful Deep Space Technology had rented the entire international commercial square, using six dynamic exhibition halls and twelve experience zones to promote the game. Entering it felt like entering another world.

Many years ago, the future that people imagined has now arrived. Mature technology, wild ideas—whether heaven or hell, humans seem to be able to create it.

"How am I supposed to find him among so many people?" After registering, Han Fei went to Experience Zone 12, which had the fewest people.

His social anxiety had just been cured, but seeing so many people suddenly made him feel dizzy and overwhelmed.

"Perfect Life is a game that nourishes the soul and soothes the mind. It has heartwarming plots and warm daily life. We will bring hope and happiness to all players, giving them positive energy!"

Hearing this familiar opening, Han Fei shivered and his face turned pale.

The surroundings were full of enthusiastic game enthusiasts, and he stood alone in the aisle, feeling out of place.

"Bro, are you feeling unwell?" A hand gently patted Han Fei's back, and a bottle of mineral water from the exhibition area was handed to him.

"Thanks." Han Fei turned around to see a well-dressed, extremely handsome man standing next to him. The man's clothes probably cost as much as Han Fei's half-year salary, and he looked like a typical elite: "Why are you dressed so formally for a game exhibition?"

"I actually hate dressing like this. My family arranged a blind date for me today. I usually use my busy work as an excuse to avoid it, but today they directly brought the girl to my workplace."

"So you ran out to attend a game event to escape?"

"How can you call it escaping? I just love games. A man's happiness is that simple." The man was warm and outgoing, completely different from Han Fei: "You look like it's your first time attending a Perfect Life promotional event. Come on, I'll show you around and let you experience the charm of this game!"

"No need to trouble yourself, I prefer to go alone."

"Not a trouble at all! It's on the way anyway." The man used facial recognition to get two virtual reality glasses from the counter: "I recommend this game to everyone I meet. It's the best game I've ever played! If you like this game, we'll be friends! Come on, put on the glasses. When you return them after your visit, just go to the counter and enter my name. By the way, my name is Huang Ying."

"Huang Ying?" Han Fei's expression changed slightly but quickly returned to normal.