Mini World Game Console-Chapter 829 - 830: It’s So Fun to Trick Zhao Huo

For three consecutive days, April 4th, 5th, and 6th, Zhao Huo relentlessly posted dozens of sweet moments on Weibo and Twitter, resulting in harmonious comment sections.

Aside from the first day, the people from the Fairy Palace World Tree did not appear again, but their comments had already been scrutinized over and over by various literary figures.

Zhao Huo's first Weibo post had become the most commented post in Weibo history. Everyone piled onto the Fairy Palace World Tree's comment thread: some extended invitations for them to join Weibo and Twitter, some sought apprenticeship, and others playfully called out for husbands and wives. The occasion was jokingly dubbed 'The 404 (April 4th) Carnival.'

As for Zhao Huo's future, people had thoroughly analyzed it: the guardian deity of humanity, a Nine-Turn Cultivator who commands awe across the cosmos, a battle comrade who converses with the Fairy Palace with ease, an esteemed guest of the World Tree, the Head of the Remnant Soldiers, a Martial Deity, a good man, the shame of couples who flaunt their affection, and the scum of the Human World.

The tide of public opinion changed quietly. Zhao Huo thus became a major influencer (Big V) on Weibo but never made it onto the trending list; all the short posts and reviews criticizing his love life silently sank to the bottom, leaving the comment sections harmonious.

On the contrary, discussions about the Fairy Palace, the World Tree, and the Supreme Supreme perked up again, even leading to debates such as "Will Ren Han end up weaker than Zhao Huo?"

Humans inherently have the memory of a fish. They talk up a storm when a topic is hot, but a day's absence can feel like years as they shift their focus to other, more interesting matters. Unlike a small village where a trivial issue can be discussed for decades, people in the information age have too many things vying for their attention.

Although Zhao Huo's situation was entertaining, it was ultimately unrelated to their personal interests. After an invisible hand intervened, these indifferent individuals, aside from occasionally asking Zhao Huo when he planned to hold his funeral, ceased to pursue him relentlessly.

As for those with a vested interest, their attitudes softened considerably once they learned that Zhao Huo was not only destined to become a peerless strong person but also had his relationship certified by the people of the Fairy Palace as a 'model couple for 30 years.' At the very least, the face they had lost was restored by the Fairy Palace World Tree.

Although the situation was far from simple, it had been minimized to an extent that Zhao Huo could manage, and he made every effort to show his complete sincerity. The road ahead was one Zhao Huo had to continue traversing on his knees.

For Zhao Huo, the changes of the past few days were akin to an ascension from hell to heaven, a fall from the third dimension into the 2D world—truly a blessing in disguise. When the clouds dispersed, a bright village appeared; crisis had transformed into opportunity! He not only escaped further pressure from public opinion but even received its support.

If Zhao Huo's marriage task was initially at 0% and had plummeted to -100% due to the "Top-secret Archives," leaving him consistently lingering on the edge of failure, now, his progress had skyrocketed to 50%! Though marriage was not yet a success and Zhao Huo still had to work hard, he had already overcome countless challenges.

At least, he could proudly tell everyone that he, Zhao Huo, was off the market! Proudly showcasing his love, proudly flaunting his girlfriend. The right to love openly, only truly appreciated after its loss, is treasured all the more once regained.

On Saturday, April 6th, Zhao Huo, who had taken leave for personal reasons, held a make-up class for the students of Heavenly Lotus Academy. After class, he drove Xiao Meng to the airport—she and the others were very busy. They had rushed over the past two days just to express their feelings for Zhao Huo. Now that everything was progressing well, they naturally had to return to advance their own careers.

However, their reunion wouldn't be far off. The three of them were certified by the Fairy Palace as Seven-Turn Cultivators, and the state had granted them special permission for Transcendent enrollment. They would soon come to the Superhuman Academy to study the foundations of cultivation. Their chosen place of study was, naturally, Heavenly Lotus Academy.

"Bye-bye. You better find a good place to live within the next half month. Your dorm room can't fit four people... Of course, if you can convince them to stay in the girls' dorms, I wouldn't mind," Xiao Meng said.

After seeing her off at the airport hall, Zhao Huo let out a deep sigh. Finding a place to live had to be put on the agenda. After all, four people would be living together soon, and the teacher's dormitory was no longer suitable, nor was the bed big enough.

Just thinking about living with them for a while, Zhao Huo felt...

That it was going to be troublesome.

The days of carefree freedom were about to come to an end.

An idea suddenly popped into Zhao Huo's mind: Marriage is the grave of love.

He sighed helplessly, but then, thinking of a certain someone with four girlfriends, he suddenly cheered up again.

As he was getting back to the car, Zhao Huo's phone rang. It was an international number. Zhao Huo paused briefly, listening for any unusual sounds before answering.

"How have you been these past few days? Problems solved?"

"Yeah, all taken care of. I guess by the time you get back, Little Suo, you'll find that I've already moved out to live with my wives."

"Before I helped, you called me Brother Suo. After I helped, you call me Little Suo!?" Ren Suo tutted. "You're like a pig's stomach—all shit once it's flipped! So quick to turn your back and disown someone!"

Zhao Huo chuckled. "No, no, no. Back in my hometown, only those who are married or about to get married are considered adults. Unmarried ones are still children, so calling you Little Suo is perfectly reasonable."

"I'm not from your hometown, though!"

"But you're not useful anymore, are you? I don't want to call you Brother Suo. Actually, I'm older than you."

"Damn, you disgusting anime fan, finally showing your true colors! When were you born that makes you older than me?"

"I didn't mean older in age, Little Suo, little brother."

"Who's a little brother!"

The two of them started bickering again across the vast distance, insults and taunts flying, blending with anime-themed dirty jokes.

After a while, Zhao Huo suddenly asked, "Is it okay for you to call me? No problems?"

Ever since Zhao Huo saw someone from the Fairy Palace World Tree comment on his Weibo, he had severed all contact with Ren Suo, not actively seeking him out for three straight days. Zhao Huo didn't know what the connection was, but as long as Ren Suo didn't voluntarily reveal it, he would keep his mouth shut.

Anyone with a brain would know that my external communications must be monitored. Yu Kuangtu had subtly indicated to Zhao Huo that he shouldn't wander around for the next few days; Tactical Cultivators were presumably watching his house. The Tactical Bureau probably thought that someone from the Fairy Palace World Tree would contact him privately, perhaps even take him directly to the Fairy Palace.

"No worries, this number is safe. No one in this world can trace it," Ren Suo said with a laugh.

Zhao Huo breathed a sigh of relief and then boldly asked, "So... Ren Suo, do you really have a connection with them? Did you really see my future?"

I never would have imagined Ren Suo had such powerful connections, capable of linking up with the Fairy Palace World Tree!

No wonder Ren Suo managed to have four girlfriends; he must have received some "Charm Enhancement" rewards from the Fairy Palace World Tree or something.

This made sense. It took me over twenty years to win over my three girlfriends, with the shortest relationship being four years, whereas Ren Suo did it in just one year!

In fact, I even suspected Ren Suo might have exchanged for some sort of "Brainwashing Technique" spell. But if Ren Suo really could brainwash people, he'd probably be taking his girlfriends on a trip, not to an internet cafe for a five-person game session.

Thinking of this, Zhao Huo couldn't help but marvel at the power of the Fairy Palace.

To enable someone like Ren Suo to find girlfriends... the Fairy Palace World Tree truly lives up to its name!

"A connection? There's a little bit," Ren Suo said. "Do you know what a VPN is?"

"...You mean software for bypassing internet censorship?"

"I am like the VPN for the Fairy Palace World Tree," Ren Suo began to fabricate. "When their people want to access Earth's internet to find information or post opinions, they need me as an intermediary. The Fairy Palace World Tree is located in a Minor World and can't connect directly to the internet."

"After all, I've been a human flesh VPN for so long and have built some rapport with them. Therefore, they allowed me to use their divine account to help you out this time."

Zhao Huo was startled. "So... those comments were written by you?"

"Yeah, who else? Did you think the people from the Fairy Palace and the World Tree have so much free time to leave you messages?" Ren Suo mocked.

"Then the Nine-Turn Cultivator and the thirty years of unwavering romance..."

"Of course, I made that up too. If I hadn't said that, would your parents-in-law have relented?" Ren Suo said. "Anyway, I've painted this grand picture for you. If you fail to achieve it, it won't just be you; the people of the Fairy Palace will probably hold me accountable for talking nonsense too."

Zhao Huo fell silent for a long time before suddenly saying, "I understand."

"Hmm?"

"A Nine-Turn Cultivator, I will become one.

"In love as passionately as on the first day for thirty years, I will make it happen.

"I will become the guardian deity of humanity, battling across the galaxies, fighting until I am among the Remnant Soldiers, and I will never bring shame upon myself.

"I will slay true dragons to live up to my true name as the Dragon King.

"Unless I am dead and buried, I will guard the Human World, ensuring thirty worry-free years."

Zhao Huo, staring at an airplane taking off into the night sky, said earnestly, "Even for your sake, I will turn this dream you constructed for me into reality."

"Little Suo, just you watch!"

Ren Suo chuckled, annoyed. "You like calling me Little Suo so much? Fine. If you haven't reached your fourth transformation by the time I get back, don't blame me for beating you into a pulp. Then we'll see what you call me."

"Aren't you going on a trip for a month? There are still over twenty days left. No rush."

"I have Cheng Ling. Actually, I could teleport home..."

"Bye!"

「...」

On the other end, having hung up the phone, Ren Suo stared at the screen and said, "Are all the arrangements complete?"

"The online water army for the next thirty days has been arranged," Ilina said from the phone screen. "Supreme Supreme, according to online traces, there's another group also helping Zhao Huo delete comments and guide public opinion. They're probably official personnel."

A surge of excitement shot through Ren Suo's heart. This was exactly why he had helped Zhao Huo so much!

Now that the officials were willing to help Zhao Huo, it indicated they were willing to open doors for him, allowing him to maintain his improper and unconventional romantic relationships with his lovers, and even... get married!

Once you make an exception, many things become much easier. If Zhao Huo can get married, why can't I, Ren Suo?

However, Ren Suo also knew that the officials were showing goodwill because they valued Zhao Huo's future. Ren Suo hadn't really lied. Zhao Huo would indeed become a Nine-Turn Cultivator in the future and would always be madly in love with his wives; many small details in the game indicated this.

But Ren Suo told Zhao Huo that he had made it all up.

First, because he had indeed fabricated those words; how could people from the Fairy Palace World Tree go online?

Second, he was worried that Zhao Huo would become complacent. The harder Zhao Huo worked now, the more Future Echoes the five-and-a-half-year-old "Dragon King Zhao Huo" in the game would receive.

Third, it was fun to mess with Zhao Huo. After all, Zhao Huo dared to engage in Severing Bridges, calling him Little Suo—how could Ren Suo tolerate that? So he reciprocated, deceiving Zhao Huo for thirty years to teach him the price of offending someone.

Getting married is such a big deal? You think you can call me Little Suo just because you're getting married?

But then again, getting married…

Ren Suo pondered for a while. When he returned to the boarding area, he saw it was almost time to board. Lin Xianyu, holding Little Jiu's hand, was looking around. Upon seeing him, she waved, signaling him to hurry over and line up.

"You were gone for so long, Big Brother Ren. Did you go buy some adult magazines at the airport? Adult magazines won't pass Federal customs, you know. Hand them over; I'll throw them away for you!" Lin Xianyu said seriously.

"Why would I buy adult magazines?" Ren Suo ruffled Lin Xianyu's hair vigorously.

Lin Xianyu quickly pulled Little Jiu aside, muttering, "Right, you don't need those..."

This was Kansai International Airport in Osaka. The 7-day Flourishing Sakura tour had ended, and Ren Suo and the others were preparing to take a night flight to Federal New York, an 18-hour journey.

"Let's come back next winter," Ren Xingmei said. "Spring hot springs are just so-so."

Qiao Muyi laughed. "Coincidentally, we haven't visited Hokkaido yet. If we come in winter, we'll stay at a hot spring hotel with private suites. Each suite will have its own personal hot spring, so we can enjoy the snow while soaking."

Dong Chengling smiled. "That sounds nice."

Gu Yueyan frowned slightly, glanced at Ren Suo, and said, "But in that case, wouldn't it be mixed bathing?"

Everyone exchanged glances. Little Jiu immediately raised her hand. "Little Jiu wants to take a hot spring bath with Big Brother!"

Qiao Muyi's lips curved. "Yes, so what about it?"

Dong Chengling said calmly, "If it's winter, then that's over half a year away."

Ren Xingmei soothed the Black Cat hiding in her bag and said, "Half a year, that's about right."

Gu Yueyan thought for a moment, then nodded. "Hmm, that does seem about right."

"That means I'm not included in your next trip," Lin Xianyu muttered. Even she would be too embarrassed to tag along for mixed-gender hot spring bathing.

"Who knows," Qiao Muyi said, giving her a glance. "It's still over half a year away…"

Ren Suo watched them, a wave of confusion washing over him. What's the big deal about half a year? Why do they think so much will change then?

But then again, half a year is enough time for me to clear seven or eight games. By then, the world might face another major upheaval.

Could it be that they inferred from last year's global changes that many mysterious events would also occur this year?

Boarding the plane, tonight was Dong Chengling's turn. She wickedly arranged Ren Suo's seat by the window, perfectly blocking anyone else's access to him. However, this was Dong Chengling's limit. She was generally a reserved person and not much interested in public displays of affection. She was simply more relaxed next to Ren Suo, slumping against him like melted putty, revealing a rare, languid posture as she took out a novel she had just bought from a Flourishing Sakura Bookstore to read.

Ren Suo also took out his phone, his mood slightly excited as he opened "Cataclysm of Tomorrow."

Heaven pity him! Ren Suo never expected that visiting Kinkaku-ji in Capital City, petting deer in Nara, and seeing Osaka Castle in Osaka would all fail to trigger a draw in the Visit Pool, which came with a guaranteed first-draw reward!

Could it be that Flourishing Sakura only has Sakura Kyoko and Asami Mizuhashi, two Eight-turn Future Cultivators?

Therefore, Ren Suo hadn't played "Cataclysm of Tomorrow" for the past few days, waiting until he reached the Federation to try his luck with the draw.

Now, three days had passed since Ren Suo cleared the Second Chapter. The "Open Recruitment," enhanced by the 'Dimensional Empress's Laziness' and 'Blood Lotus Sect Master's Iron Law,' had reached its harvest time.

Let's see which lucky individual I'll draw to send into battle.