All because this new server, later hailed as Marumi’s most successful, ambitious, and profitable project, would soon be revealed by obsessed players to possess an incredibly unique feature: playing video games could enhance physical health, cure diseases, and boost intelligence. By using Marumi’s subsequently released series of health and wellness gaming peripherals, players could develop their brain functions, increase intelligence, strengthen their bodies, and alleviate all kinds of ailments. This was considered the most groundbreaking technological invention of the 21st century, propelling Marumi to become the world’s leading IT company. Of course, these miracles are all future tales. Even Marumi’s top executives did not anticipate that this desperate move would trigger such a storm in the industry.
And the eye of this storm, at this very moment, was in a very awkward situation, living in constant anxiety. A stream of light flashed from Lin Feng’s computer screen. In the room, two beautiful figures were instantly enveloped by thousands of tiny light points. The dazzling light was originally reflected off a transparent screen around them, creating a bizarre scene. As the light points hit the meditating figures, they seemed to become tangible, penetrating deep into their bodies through their pores. The transparent screen, initially protecting them, could not withstand the massive influx of light points and was quickly riddled with holes. As more light points invaded, the bodies of the two gradually turned transparent, their internal organs, bones, and veins becoming visible as if under an X-ray. Describing this phenomenon in words is complex, but in reality, it happened in just a few seconds, appearing to outsiders merely as the lights flickering a few times.
A scream echoed from Lin Feng’s room. Outside, two people, anxious like ants on a hot pan, reacted in unison. Lin Feng’s mother, in particular, was frantic and ready to barge in, but Xu Xiaoman restrained her impulse, quickly stopping her: “Auntie, don’t panic!” Xu Xiaoman remembered Wang Xiaoyun’s instructions, and since Lin Feng’s voice was also heard with the scream, indicating he was awake, there was no immediate danger, and they should not disturb them as Wang Xiaoyun had warned. After calming Lin Feng’s mother, they listened intently. Inside, there were sounds of movement, rustling of clothes, and the creaking of the bed frame under strain, all signs that the two inside were getting up.
Voices could be heard, but they were too low to discern clearly. Xu Xiaoman’s expression grew stranger, and after Lin Feng’s mother calmed down, she too looked puzzled and somewhat embarrassed.
