After finishing target practice, Li Xunsi summoned the control panel and tapped on the Dream Realm world map.
In the blink of an eye, she was transported to the frontlines of the battlefield, ready to experience virtual warfare.
“Bang! Bang! Bang! Boom! Boom!”
Here, gunfire roared and artillery shells flew everywhere.
Hundreds, even thousands, of players split into two massive armies, carrying rifles as they exchanged fire in a complex cityscape, fighting to seize territory.
This was the most classic and popular gunfight Dream Realm in virtual gaming: [Battlefront Formation].
The gameplay was simple—grab your weapon, charge into the battlefront, and become a line-filling soldier.
The mission was singular: push forward and capture points.
Li Xunsi summoned a sniper rifle, attached the silencer and scope she had bought at a high price, and found a hidden spot.
“Thunk!”
She crouched there the whole night, each bullet taking down an enemy, sniping every hostile player who appeared in her scope.
This was Li Xunsi’s way of relieving stress.
To keep her spirit from becoming too soft, she had to maintain her ambition and drive with simulated killing.
***
The next day, after a whole night of shooting, Li Xunsi was so groggy when she woke up that she simply lay down on her desk and fell asleep as soon as she returned to school.
She slept through four classes, only waking up at noon, then wandered off to get lunch.
Though she was the school’s most infamous rebellious delinquent girl, her grades were excellent.
Because of this, neither students nor teachers dared to mess with her.
Li Xunsi went to the cafeteria and ordered a bowl of spicy beef noodles, enjoying her meal with gusto.
Before long, a group of delinquent students swaggered over to Li Xunsi, heads held high.
Other students made way to avoid them—they were truly overbearing.
“Big Sis Li, here’s this month’s protection fee.”
But as soon as these delinquents reached Li Xunsi, they instantly became humble and fawning, handing over an envelope with flattery written all over their faces.
“Mm.” Li Xunsi glanced at them, then continued eating her noodles.
“We won’t bother Miss Li any further then.” The delinquents scratched their heads, faces full of fear, and quickly turned to leave.
“Stop.” Li Xunsi called out.
The delinquents froze in unison and awkwardly turned around.
Li Xunsi was already standing up, holding her spicy beef noodles in one hand as if she were about to smash them down.
Frightened, the delinquents immediately ducked, each hiding under the table.
“I think I’ve said before, this isn’t a protection fee—it’s a fine for disrupting campus order.” Li Xunsi said coldly.
“Calling it a protection fee sounds cooler, and honestly, it is like paying the Student Council for protection—protecting our little lives.” The delinquent leader replied.
“You want to save face? Or save your lives? I’m letting you off this time, but if you call it that again, you’re dead. Now get lost.” Li Xunsi snapped.
She stood there, continuing to eat her noodles, looking every bit the ruthless figure she was.
The delinquents thanked her repeatedly, scrambling away on hands and knees.
Li Xunsi let out a long sigh, sat back down, finished the last few bites of her noodles, pocketed the envelope, and left the cafeteria at a leisurely pace.
After eating, she headed to the Student Council office and slipped the envelope through the door crack.
Finally, she arrived at the school swimming pool, headed confidently to the girls’ changing room, took out her key, opened her locker, and changed into a student swimsuit.
But Li Xunsi wasn’t a member of the Swimming Club, nor of the Student Council—she only worked part-time jobs.
Although both the President of the Student Council and the head of the Swimming Club wanted her to join, Li Xunsi refused, saying she needed to work and had no time.
So, through a mix of favors and campus influence, she had secured unrestricted access to the pool—she could come and swim whenever she liked.
“Plop!” A splash.
Li Xunsi dove straight into the deep end.
But she didn’t swim at all—she sank right to the bottom, feet touching the pool floor, and began practicing Cannon Fist underwater.
This was how Li Xunsi trained her Dream Infiltration Technique.
In the water, she could simulate the sensation of being covered by white gel, though it was a hassle.
After two sets, she had to surface for air, then sink again for another round—it was a tedious and inefficient process.
But to become a peerless powerhouse, she had to train hard.
“Beep! Beep! Beep!”
Suddenly, the waist pouch by the pool started ringing.
Li Xunsi swam to the edge, sat up, and saw that her new phone was vibrating.
She lazily glanced at the screen—it was a message from Miss Feng, saying there was a mission tomorrow night and hoping she could make it.
Li Xunsi replied coolly with a single “Received,” and said nothing more.
Then she dove back into the pool to continue swimming.
“Beep beep beep! Beep beep beep!”
But her new phone kept ringing—someone was frantically messaging her, clearly in a hurry.
***
Two days later, Li Xunsi and Aiya met up at the usual spot and headed together to the high-end apartment.
As they approached the entrance, they saw Miss Feng hurrying out of the building, beaming as she greeted them.
“That’s weird. When did Old Feng get so friendly? Let me tell you, she’s only nice the first time you meet—after that, she treats us like beasts of burden.” Aiya whispered.
“True.” Li Xunsi nodded.
“My darlings, you’re here!” Miss Feng appeared before them in a flash, rubbing her hands together and grinning from ear to ear.
“Miss Feng, did you win the lottery or something? Why are you so happy?” Aiya asked.
“Let’s talk inside, let’s talk inside.” Miss Feng pulled them both inside by the hand.
The three of them took the elevator up to the Luxury Apartment.
Miss Feng had them sit down and personally mixed two glasses of iced watermelon juice.
“I only got a drink here the first time. After that, I have to bring my own water.” Aiya grumbled.
“May I ask what urgent mission you called us here for?” Li Xunsi asked.
“My good sister, my dear sister, you’re on fire! Lately, a lot of clients have been requesting you specifically—they’re all waiting for you to join. So I had to arrange you quickly.” Miss Feng patted Li Xunsi’s hand, smiling slyly.
“Eh? Didn’t you say last time I was too violent and rough? I was planning to just lie down and do nothing.” Li Xunsi replied in a deliberately soft, mocking tone.
“No, no, no, my good sister, your performance is going viral in the circle! The clients are all talking about you. It’s true, some clients are upset about your over-the-top behavior, but that just makes them request you even more. Tonight’s Dream Realm session has a lot of bookings—several rich ladies are coming just for you.” Miss Feng explained.
“That doesn’t sound good. If the clients team up to hunt me down, aren’t I doomed?” Li Xunsi exclaimed.
“It’s just a virtual Dream Realm—no one’s going to die. Don’t worry.” Miss Feng reassured her.
Li Xunsi didn’t agree with that, but she didn’t argue.
Why was the Illegal Modified Dream Chamber illegal?
Because if something went wrong, it was all too easy to die.
“Client interest is important, but client bookings are even more important. Kid, you’re my superstar right now.”
Seeing Li Xunsi finish her watermelon juice, Miss Feng immediately got up to pour her another glass.