Found it
Jiang Xiuxiu's eyes lit up.
She rubbed her wrist, gritted her teeth, and pried open the coffin lid.
Soon, with a sharp "creak", the contents of the coffin were exposed to the sunlight.
As she had expected, inside lay Xu Bai's body.
Not a skeleton, nor any other strange being, but a man who looked about twenty-something.
He looked exactly like Xu Bai but compared to the slightly youthful seventeen-year-old Xu Bai, his facial
features were much more mature and defined.
He was wearing high-quality black clothes, his face pale, lips slightly pursed, eyes closed as he lay in the
coffin asleep.
Jiang Xiuxiu looked at him and noticed that his eyes were closed, his long, slightly curled eyelashes
motionless, casting a shadow on his pale, handsome face.
It seemed he wouldn't wake up for the time being.
But at this moment, her heart stirred slightly.
For some reason, she was always worried that something unexpected would happen.
Especially when she thought of Xu Bai's meaningful smile when they parted yesterday, she felt a bit uneasy.
For absolute safety, she decided to remain vigilant.
She imagined the outfit of a female teacher she had seen before, silently chanted "Disguise Technique," and
dressed herself in the teacher's clothes.
The Disguise Technique would last for five minutes, during which her original clothes would be "covered" and
completely replaced by the new outfit, unless she took them off and set them aside.
This way, the blood jade in her pocket would be perfectly hidden for five minutes.
She could use the Disguise Technique three times in one level, and this would be the last use.
After making this preparation, Jiang Xiuxiu reached out to try to touch Xu Bai in the coffin.
At the moment she extended her hand, an unexpected event occurred.
Xu Bai, who had been lying there with his eyes closed, suddenly reached out and grabbed Jiang Xiuxiu's
wrist.
The next second, Jiang Xiuxiu felt a strong force on her arm, leaving her no room to struggle.
Under this irresistible pull, she stumbled and fell into the coffin.
With a dizzying spin, Jiang Xiuxiu's vision blurred, and she felt her back hit a wooden board hard.
A slight pain came from her back, and a faint smell of grass and wood wafted over her. Jiang Xiuxiu quickly
opened her eyes, meeting a pair of deep black, cold eyes.
It was Xu Bai. He had woken up.
Immediately, Jiang Xiuxiu realized that Xu Bai had pulled her into the coffin.
"You found me so quickly. You're smarter than I thought."
At this moment, Xu Bai was pressing her firmly against the bottom of the coffin.
He leaned down, looking at Jiang Xiuxiu with interest, "The blood jade, you should have it with you,
right?"
Their bodies were very close, and when he spoke, Jiang Xiuxiu could feel the cool breath from Xu Bai.
Jiang Xiuxiu looked up and could clearly see Xu Bai's face. Whether online or in reality, she had to admit,
it was the best-looking face she had ever seen.
This was also the first time she had been so close to a man.
Xu Bai's sudden proximity made Jiang Xiuxiu's mind waver, but his next words immediately made her alert.
"The blood jade, did you bring it?"
Recalling everything that had happened, Jiang Xiuxiu gradually formed an incredible guess.
Could it be that her previous conversations with Xu Bai were all part of his plan?
Perhaps from the moment she hid the blood jade, Xu Bai had been carefully observing her every move, guessing
that she might uncover his disguise and discover his true identity. So, he deliberately showed weakness to
lure her to bring the blood jade to his true form.
Maybe she was too cautious, or Xu Bai's desire for freedom had made him restless, leading him to give up
negotiation and directly use force.
Understanding all this made Jiang Xiuxiu panic and her breathing quickened.
But she quickly realized that although this possibility was high, the information she had wasn't necessarily
false.
For instance, Xu Bai's power had been weakened. That was likely true.
In a few short breaths, Jiang Xiuxiu's mind raced through various thoughts.
Then she looked up at Xu Bai with a slight smile and calmly said, "It's not on me. If you don't believe me,
search."
The Disguise Technique had four minutes left.
She had to stay calm.
"You are not carrying it?"
Xu Bai narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Jiang Xiuxiu's face for any sign of deceit.
Jiang Xiuxiu met his gaze without flinching, allowing him to look.
"I was just digging around randomly to see if I could find something," she said without changing her
expression. "I didn't expect to find it so quickly."
Luckily, her usual caution had prepared her.
With the Disguise Technique, Xu Bai wouldn't be able to find the blood jade.
Xu Bai searched her pockets and sleeves but found nothing.
Jiang Xiuxiu remained confident, even helping him shake her clothes to show she had nothing.
After four minutes, Xu Bai tilted his head and looked at Jiang Xiuxiu.
She remained calm, using the motion of sitting up to discreetly brush her hand over her pocket.
Ten seconds left.
"You're very cunning," Xu Bai said slowly, looking at her. "So, I don't believe you."
He lowered his head, his voice still gentle, but his gaze was cold, "You'll stay here until I'm satisfied."
Eight seconds.
"Believe what you want, but I'm not lying. You didn't find anything on me, did you?" Jiang Xiuxiu said.
Xu Bai's refusal to let her go was unexpected.
It showed that being vigilant wasn't unique to her.
But what should she do now?
Five seconds.
Xu Bai was indifferent to her words.
His stance was clear: he didn't believe her and wanted her to stay.
Three seconds.
Feeling the Disguise Technique's time running out, Jiang Xiuxiu's palms were sweaty.
She tried to calm her breathing, but her heart raced uncontrollably.
Two seconds.
Just two seconds left.
Jiang Xiuxiu thought in despair that she might be finished here.
So close, yet so far.
Her panic increased, and she suddenly raised her head, deciding to give her all to escape from Xu Bai.
One second.
But as she lifted her head, she felt a shadow fall over her.
A cool sensation on her lips was a new experience.
She widened her eyes in disbelief, seeing Xu Bai's pupils contract slightly as well.
They were kissing.
Jiang Xiuxiu's mind went blank. Her only thought was that this was her first kiss.
And the person was not someone she liked, but a boss in a virtual game.
Time was up.
Realizing something heavy in her pocket, Jiang Xiuxiu reacted quickly.
Without hesitation, she took out the blood jade as fast as she could.
A first kiss was nothing compared to fifty million.
Taking advantage of Xu Bai's surprise from the kiss, she tore off the talisman paper and pressed the blood
jade onto Xu Bai.
The blood jade's powerful energy made Xu Bai's face even paler.
At the moment of contact, the blood jade flashed red and merged into Xu Bai's body.
The distant sound of an excavator was still clear, but in the coffin, Jiang Xiuxiu felt an invisible,
powerful force emanate from Xu Bai.
This force surged and swept over her, throwing her back into the coffin.
The entire academy shook, and countless NPCs became dazed and lifeless.
The thick white fog outside disappeared instantly, revealing the streets and alleys outside the academy
clearly.
In a daze, Jiang Xiuxiu seemed to hear a distant, yet deafening roar.
She knew she had succeeded.
Soon, the violent energy stopped.
Jiang Xiuxiu stood up, finding Xu Bai sitting in the coffin, exhausted, eyes half-open.
He seemed to have lost all his power, becoming a mere mortal, about to fall asleep.
This sleep might last years.
Jiang Xiuxiu's eyes lit up instantly.
Seeing Xu Bai like this, Jiang Xiuxiu knew her chance had finally come.
Without hesitation, she reached out and started rummaging through Xu Bai's pockets.
Soon, she found the cat costume.
Feeling its soft fur, Jiang Xiuxiu almost cried with excitement.
Fifty million—she was about to get rich overnight.
"What are you going to do to me?"
Xu Bai, suddenly asked.
Jiang Xiuxiu noticed his calm expression, devoid of resentment despite his fallen state.
The victor is the king, the loser the villain. Even she couldn't hide her ecstatic joy, but Xu Bai remained
composed.
Sensing her gaze, Xu Bai tilted his head.
"Are you going to kill me?" he asked softly.
Jiang Xiuxiu shook her head.
"Why would I kill you," she said confidently, "I just want to dress you in this outfit."
She laughed, pulling down his pants.
Powerless, Xu Bai was easily dressed by Jiang Xiuxiu in the black cat costume, including the cat ear
headband.
He remained silent throughout, his only reaction was the slight redness of his ears.
Perhaps he never expected Jiang Xiuxiu's elaborate plans were just to dress him in a costume.
Feeling the cat ears on his head, Jiang Xiuxiu felt immense satisfaction.
A joy akin to having complete control over someone.
Soon, she heard the system notification.
"Congratulations, player 'Jiang Xiuxiu,' for successfully completing the task of dressing the boss in the
designated outfit.
As the first player to clear the Cihe Academy level, you will receive a bonus from the game company within
three days. Please verify your personal information."
"Ten seconds until you exit the game world. Please prepare."
"I'll remember you."
Amidst the mechanical sounds, Xu Bai opened his deep black eyes.
Watching the excited Jiang Xiuxiu, he said, "We'll meet again."
Jiang Xiuxiu, about to exit the game and get her money, didn't care.
She laughed, pinched his cheek, and said, "Sorry, I'm no longer interested in you. Come find me if you can."
With that, she clicked the exit button amidst the system prompts.
Fifty million, here I come.
Beep beep beep beep beep.
In a quiet white hospital room, machines suddenly beeped sharply.
Doctors rushed in to check the data.
"How is it?"
Following them, a well-dressed woman asked anxiously.
She looked around forty, her face finely made up, full of concern.
"I heard someone finally cleared the game. How is he?"
The doctors, serious faced, checked the data multiple times.
After a while, they showed relief.
"Good, the response is positive," a doctor said. "A few more stimulations like this, and the patient might
wake up soon."
The woman finally smiled.
"Thank you so much."
On the white hospital bed behind them lay a man in his twenties.
He seemed asleep, with tubes all over, especially around his head.
Unseen by anyone, his fingers moved slightly.
Three days later.
After confirming her account held the enormous sum, Jiang Xiuxiu felt her life had been elevated.
Words couldn't describe her joy, but she stayed home for three days, buying all the previously unaffordable
outfits for her "daughters."
Surrounded by her beautiful, well-dressed characters, Jiang Xiuxiu sighed, feeling like she was living a
dream life.
Initially, she stayed in the game for five thousand yuan, planning to leave after earning some money.
Now, after many twists of fate, she lost the fifteen thousand but gained fifty million.
Reflecting on her game experiences, Jiang Xiuxiu felt it was just life.
With no close family and early deceased parents, this huge sum gave her a promising future.
Not being materialistic, she found happiness easily.
Buying a house and snacks, she began a joyous summer break.
While she enjoyed her seclusion, the online world buzzed over her game clearance.
The game company kept her identity secret for safety, but netizens were curious about the lucky player.
More intriguing was the upcoming new level in a month.
According to the game's rules, once a level was cleared, it became inaccessible. New players would start
from the second level.
This nullified the efforts of those who sold game tips online.
With a new level, everyone was highly attentive.
Jiang Xiuxiu decided to re-enter the game.
One could only enter the game once. If they failed, the spot went to the next person.
But Jiang Xiuxiu succeeded, retaining her spot.
With another chance to enter, why waste it?
As she thought before, trying wouldn't hurt.
Winning would mean more money; losing, she didn't mind.
Her positive experience with the game spurred her decision.
Resting for a few days, she eagerly awaited the second level.
After a month, it was finally released.
Refreshed, Jiang Xiuxiu confidently entered the game again.