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Chapter 33 The Great Whirlpool (Seeking monthly votes and continued reading)

The moment Chen Lai escaped from the Source Castle, the changes within the Deep Sea Game attracted the attention of countless people.

First, the small vortex representing "Pretty Friend" experienced an unexplained anomaly, changing from a 10,000 yuan entry requirement to a 100,000 yuan entry requirement.

Similarly, the vortex has more than doubled in size and continues to expand... Such a change has never happened before.

Such a magical change naturally attracted a large group of curious players – after all, they wanted to buy an identity card for 100,000 yuan.

Perhaps this is a harbinger of a major event?
"Brother Weilong, do you have any clues about the changes in this instance?"

During his lunch break at the newspaper office, Jue Xiong Hu picked up a newly bought ivory and gold-inlaid wooden racket and started chatting with Chen Lai on his friends list while entertaining himself.

"Yes, let's meet this Sunday. I'll tell you about a great way to make money... I can't get in touch with Zhang Long online. Is he at the newspaper office right now?"

"Him? I don't know. I saw him this morning, but he disappeared by noon."

Chen Lai was sparring with Miss Lorena at the moment. After being trained by Fuheshen, he now had a deep understanding of fighting skills and fencing techniques, and he could deal with Lorena by instinct alone.

While practicing, Chen Lai sent Zhang Long another message, asking him where he was.

There was no reply for a moment, and Chen Lai didn't pay much attention to it. Some people just don't like to look at the public chat when playing games, and it's not surprising that an immersive player like Zhang Long has this habit.

Just as he was about to close the private chat, Absolute Ferocious Tiger popped up again. His snow leopard avatar with a cigarette in its mouth made him tense every time he saw it.

"Brother Weilong, shall we check out a restaurant tonight? My viewers in the live stream are all eager to watch. Let's team up today, check out a new place, and easily generate some traffic."

"Another brothel?" Chen Lai was speechless. How come this guy goes to brothels wherever he goes?

"Hey, you're wrong about that. It's called the 'Shepherdess's Casino.' It's very famous in Paris. New players all say it's the 'top spot on the Paris must-eat list'!"

"Isn't that still a brothel?"

"Just tell me if you're going or not! It's on me. I haven't even used the money Walter gave me for writing the article last time. If Zhang Long goes, we'll all go together!"

Chen Lai thought about it. He had been in this instance for almost two weeks, focusing on advancing his career path, and hadn't really explored the customs and culture of Paris enough... Perhaps the extraordinary power of this world is hidden in this mixed place?

“Okay, let’s meet after get off work this afternoon.” Chen Lai readily agreed.

"Don't worry, I'll hire someone to book a table for me. There are so many players entering the instance recently, the entertainment area is completely full!"

"It's booked, Brother Weilong. Seven o'clock tonight, Rue du Cunha in Montmartre. Remember to take a horse-drawn carriage, otherwise the gatekeeper won't let you in because your clothes aren't appropriate!"

"Okay, see you at seven o'clock."

The two finished their conversation, and Chen Lai and Luo Lina's practice was also nearing its end.

Lorina, who had taken off her fencing uniform, was steaming with heat, her hair damp and clinging to her ears. She leaned closer to Chen Lai and said, "Coach York, ever since you came to my house for dinner last time, my mother has been talking about you a lot and wants me to invite you home again for a chat..."

“I’ve been busy lately. The cost of living in Paris is really high. I’ll have to work several jobs to make ends meet…” Chen Lai already knew how to deal with these Parisian women, so he said it deliberately.

"Oh!" Lorena exclaimed. "How can a gentleman like you go out without a few Louis to pass the time? How about this—"

She rummaged in her inner pocket and pulled out three gold Louis, stuffing them all into Chen Lai's hand. "This, this is too much to ask," Chen Lai said, pushing the money back as if it were burning his hand, but Lorena was adamant.

"Consider it for my sake, sir. You have taught me far more than these few coins!"

"Alright then... consider it a loan from you. I'll definitely pay you back if I have the funds."

Chen Lai finally accepted it after some hesitation, a slight smile playing on his lips.

……

At 7 p.m., on Rue du Cunha in Montmartre, at the amorous shepherdess's entertainment venue.

Along the long street, horse-drawn carriages lined up. Chen Lai nimbly slipped out of one of the carriages and spotted Jue Xiong Hu talking to the doorman in the cold Parisian wind.

"Hey, over here!" he greeted, then turned to the doorman: "Look, my friend has arrived."

"Oh my, what a handsome gentleman! You two will surely win the heart of your beauty tonight... But please be careful, there are inexplicably more people from the provinces entering Paris lately, and duels and murders have also increased. Alas, what chaotic times..."

Some of the self-pitying gatekeepers were still talking, but Jue Xiong Hu had already pulled Chen Lai inside.

Upon entering, the smoke from cigarettes and cigars mingled with the perfumes of the women. In the central theater, Parisian women were displaying their beautiful figures. In the circular passageway, amidst the dense crowd of men, girls flitted about like butterflies, their heads filled with black top hats and flowing waves of hair.

"This flavor is really strong. Sigh, I can only experience it in a game." Absolute Ferocious Tiger looked intoxicated.

Chen Lai didn't find it strange. The smoke mixed with perfume, although it didn't smell good, could indeed stimulate some of the male instincts.

At this moment, a waitress approached and asked them in a sweet voice if they had a reserved private room.

"Box number seventeen, I always stay there!" Absolute Ferocious Tiger shouted, as if reserving box number seventeen was some great honor.

The waitress waved her arm and led the two to compartment number seventeen.

"This spot offers a fantastic view. You can see the entire stage from here, and even if you're just looking at those girls selling themselves in their cubicles, you can clearly see their smooth backs reflected in the mirrors behind them. And look behind us—"

"Behind us was a group of the most hooligans, scoundrels, and idle people in Paris. They were either bank employees, government officials, or field journalists. If I hadn't made friends with them, I really wouldn't have known that Paris had so many fun things to do!"

Jue Xiong Hu spoke with great enthusiasm, while Chen Lai looked at him thoughtfully: "It's a bit of a waste of your talents to be doing live streaming. How about considering becoming a police dog?"

"Then forget it."

"Where's Zhang Long? Why didn't he come?"

"Who knows? Maybe he's discovered something new and good. He doesn't even reply to my messages." Absolute Fierce Tiger said casually. He was a true gamer and didn't really care that much about the content of the dungeons.

Chen Lai tilted his head; he sensed something was slightly off.

"I'll order two drinks; the real show will start after the performance ends."

The fierce tiger reached out and beckoned a waiter, handing her three francs and asking her to bring two cups of fruit syrup.

(End of this chapter)