Exclusive Model for the Top Painter Chapter 64

Simulation of an Illusory Love Affair

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The training for the International Professional Model Competition ended and the preliminary round was held at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Fashion Convention and Exhibition Centre in A City.

With the excellent performance of the group and the spectacular display of his individual catwalk show, Liang Jin lived up to expectations and won first place in the men's group of the A City competition, and will represent A City to participate in the national finals in the future.

It just so happened that the filming of the promotional video progressed to the humanities and science and technology section, which introduced A City's VR industry in heavy detail, especially the recent high-profile VR gaming super production, Return to the Nine Heavens.

This game is based on the background of mystical fairy cultivation, featuring different sects and professions.

Players wearing VR equipment can experience various scenes in the game in an immersive way. In addition to the visual and auditory senses, VR technology can also bring players the most realistic tactile experience.

This is the biggest selling point for it that can blow up the whole network!

There are even rumours that the game designers have hidden a special task in Return to the Nine Heavens, which gives paid subscribers a chance to unlock the 'dual cultivation' easter egg. (Angel: The dual cultivation here refers to a man and a woman achieving a spiritual connection together.)

Although this name is certainly a gimmick, who can resist the temptation of a little colour?

What's more, it's a world of immortal cultivation, full of beauty, even if you can only touch their hands a little, it's not a loss.

Netizens were enthusiastic, but were dissuaded by the high cost of VR equipment.

A set of entry-level VR equipment costs at least four or five thousand. But if you want to ensure the crispness of the game, you have to burn at least a few tens of thousands of dollars, with no upper limit.

Liang Jin was already a fan of the game, and having won the preliminary round, he planned to reward himself by spending a large sum of money to purchase a set of VR equipment, and couldn't wait to experience the charm of Return to the Nine Heavens.

Ji Xiuyuan really couldn't understand this obsession he had with the game, and Liang Jin looked excited as he explained to him for half a day.

Ji Xiuyuan only focused on one point: "So, this game, it will have a sense of touch?"

"Yes, super real touch!!!"

"And dual cultivation?"

"Hahahaha yeah! But I reckon it should just be a gimmick, who dares to really drive now that the arrests are so strict!" (Angel: Drive is internet slang that refers to the behaviour of telling pornographic jokes, distributing seeds, distributing resources, etc.)

Ji Xiuyuan thoughtfully, "Xiao Jin, what's the name of your account?"

"No way, Ji Shen? You want to try it too?"

"I'm not interested in the game, I just want to make sure you won't meet danger."

"What kind of danger can there be in a game?"

"Double cultivation."

Liang Jin: ......

Liang Jin's game account name was very middle school-esque, it was "No.1 in Cultivating Immortality in the Nine Heavens", and it sounded very arrogant.

When a rookie like him wandered around with such a cool name, the result was obvious: there were always people who liked to beat him up.

It wasn't because his fabricated face was particularly handsome, or because he looked particularly punchable, it was simply that the name irritated them.

He hadn't even begun to experience the joys of the game yet, and within three days, he had been attacked eight times, and it was only when he encountered someone picking on him for the ninth time that Liang Jin began to seriously consider changing his name.

The opposite party was a level eleven player, who had been playing for just three days, and he was now only level three. Just when he thought he was going to kneel again, his opponent was abruptly killed in seconds.

Liang Jin curiously looked at this top equipment big brother who came out of nowhere, covered in kryptonite, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

He saw his sword eyebrows and starry eyes, and his hair adorned with a jade crown; the wind blew his immortal sleeves and lifted them up, not resembling the mortal world, merely astonishing.

This guy is too handsome!!!

Liang Jin looked at his head, what a great guy, level ninety-nine??? This game has only been open for a short time, how can there be players with such a high level?

He looked at his name, Ji Xiuyuan, how plain and simple it was.

Wait, Ji Xiuyuan?

Liang Jin opened his private chat dialogue box, typing on the floating keyboard with emotion, "Ji Shen????"

"Mhmm, it's me."

"No way? Where did you get this top-tier equipment? Also, how did you get to level ninety-nine?"

"I had Wen Di contact the general manager of this game company for me, and they gifted me this account."

"... Starting at the top, what's the point of you being like this?"

"Xiao Jin, I didn't want to play this game originally, I'm just here to keep you company."

"Why don't you change this name? What kind of person uses their real name?"

"Change it to what?"

"Anyway, don't use your real name!"

Dozens of seconds later, Liang Jin looked at the name above the person's head in front of him, and it changed from [Ji Xiuyuan] to [My Husband is No.1 in Cultivating Immortality in the Nine Heavens].

Liang Jin: ????

Just as he was about to express his strong dissatisfaction, he suddenly saw a service-wide announcement:

[Congratulations to the players "No.1 in Cultivating Immortality in the Nine Heavens" and "My Husband is No.1 in Cultivating Immortality in the Nine Heavens" for triggering the hidden storyline and unlocking the "Dual Cultivation" easter egg!]

Liang Jin's heart seemed to be filled with waves: this is a service-wide announcement!!! The whole country can see it!!!

The discussion forum immediately exploded, countless people were envious and jealous, and others focused on the key point: these two people seem to be male characters, right? How can this be a double cultivation???

[System reply: Love doesn't distinguish between genders, and dual cultivation only distinguishes between top and bottom].

Liang Jin: Is this a legitimate system? Is this a proper game?

Ji Xiuyuan sent him a voice connection request, and after connecting, Liang Jin immediately asked him, "Ji Shen, why did this easter egg suddenly unlock?"

"Because I'm interested in this, their company attached it with the account as a gift."

Liang Jin: ... Is this the money power of the rich?

The scenery around him started to change, and a line of big words appeared in front of him [Dual cultivation easter egg is opening]

The system popped up a prompt, [Please choose the identity: A. Senior brother, B. Junior brother].

Liang Jin thought to himself, senior brother is better than junior brother, right? Maybe I can counterattack in this game? So he immediately chose option A.

[Please select your preference: A. Acacia Compulsion B. Ecstasy Powder]

Why does it look like none of them are reliable? Never mind, let's keep choosing A.

[The storyline is loading]

As his vision gradually cleared, Liang Jin found himself inside a hall.

Ji Xiuyuan's character was not far away from him, and he had his eyes closed at the entrance of the hall.

Liang Jin was still in a voice chat with him, so he asked, "Ji Shen, what's the situation now?"

[System prompt: Non-plot lines, voice content transmission failed.]

Can't even talk? This system has such a wide control!!!

Following the plot guide on the side, Liang Jin walked to Ji Xiuyuan's side and read the lines, "Junior Brother, how do you feel?"

Ji Xiuyuan's voice was low: "I've been hit by the Acacia Compulsion."

"I'll help you detoxify."

Ji Xiuyuan held his wrist, "I don't dare to bother Senior Brother. This compulsion cannot be undone without dual cultivation."

Liang Jin couldn't help but sigh, this VR device was too godly! It's obviously a touch between game characters, but he really felt that the place where he was held by Ji Xiuyuan transmitted a burning heat that was different from normal temperature.

[System prompt: Please take off the clothes of the "junior brother", and take the initiative to ask for dual cultivation.]

How on earth did this kind of plot pass the audit???

Under Ji Xiuyuan's eager gaze, Liang Jin straddled him and undid his belt, "I'm the one who put you in this situation, so naturally I should share your burdens. You and I have known each other for a hundred years, we need to recognise the urgency of the matter, no need to be too formal."

[System Prompt: Next is the free experience session, voice function has been restored. Please grasp the measure of the situation, if there is a restricted scene, you will be forced to go offline."]

Before Liang Jin could react, he suddenly felt a force violently push him against the white jade steps.

After the lingering kiss, the two of them were dishevelled and their long hair intertwined.

Liang Jin lifted a few strands of his hair and complimented, "Ji... Ji Shen! You're so pretty like this, just like a fairy sister! Ah! The feel of this hair is so real! I suddenly wonder if there's really a guy inside these clothes?"

His curiosity got the better of him, and he was about to lift the other's trousers to check, when a sharp alarm sounded in his ears.

[System Warning: Violation! Players please respect yourself!]

Liang Jin was speechless, he hadn't done anything yet, had he?

Ji Xiuyuan laughed softly, "Xiao Jin, what do you think?"

He nipped at Liang Jin's collarbone, wrapped his arms around his waist and pressed him tightly underneath him.

Liang Jin distinctly felt that something was pushing against him, and his face flushed, "Alright, I know!!!"

Ji Xiuyuan continued to tease him, "Senior Brother, aren't you going to help me detoxify? Hmm?"

"Detoxify what ah, it's not like we can really do it."

"We can try."

Ji Xiuyuan ripped open his robe and gently licked and kissed at his erection.

[System Warning: Violation detected! Please discontinue immediately! Otherwise, you will be forced offline!]

The virtual touch was transmitted through the device to his nerve endings, and he actually trembled a little more than with a real touch.

Liang Jin trembled slightly and wrapped his arms around his neck, enveloped by the hot and wet breath, thirsting for more comfort.

"Xiao Jin, why do I feel that here, you are more sensitive than usual?"

"Isn't that nonsense? We're inside a game, aren't we? And the way you look right now, I like it so much!"

"Don't you usually like it?" Ji Xiuyuan bit his lip punitively.

"I like… both." Liang Jin gasped lowly, "Any way Ji Shen is, I like it."

Ji Xiuyuan's eyes darkened, he undid his profane trousers, and his burning palm travelled downwards.

[System Warning: Restricted scene detected, you are about to be forced offline!!!]

Liang Jin had just been stirred up into a blaze when his eyes suddenly went black and jumped to the game's login page.

He was so angry that he took off his helmet violently and slammed it on the bed, "Rubbish game, I want a refund!!!"

Suddenly being embraced from behind, Ji Xiuyuan carried him to the bed, "Xiao Jin, shall we continue?"

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The next day, when Liang Jin logged on to the game again, in the hottest post in the chat area, he saw the easter egg video of yesterday's "dual cultivation" between him and Ji Xiuyuan.

The post had already accumulated thousands of floors, and the title was [Shocked! The private recording of the dual cultivation easter egg of Return to the Nine Heavens has been released! Is this something I can watch without paying?]

Why would the video be out, huh???

Liang Jin angrily found the game's customer service to ask for a statement, and customer service explained: "Dear, we recommend that you carefully read the easter egg announcement! As a game benefit, the easter egg is allowed to record videos and circulate them by default!"

"Then why can't I change my name now?"

"After unlocking the easter egg, you can't change your name. Congratulations, your ID will be remembered forever!"

"... Rubbish game!!! I want my money back!!!"

Even when he went to the set to film the promotional video, he couldn't escape this cringe-worthy topic.

As they chatted, Yu Shan said, "Do you guys know the recent game, Return to the Nine Heavens? There's someone inside called [No.1 in Cultivating Immortality in the Nine Heavens] that's on fire, and there's also a dual cultivation video, it's really interesting."

Bei Sha's eyes sparkled, "Yeah, I watched it too, so exciting!!!! A'Liang, you should have played this game too, right?"

Yu Shan asked, "What's your account name? Shall we add each other as friends?"

Liang Jin immediately denied it.

Liang Jin: "... Don't know, don't understand, not interested! I don't have an account!"

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Translator Notes

Please feel free to comment any mistakes I made so I can improve and do better as I go through the book.

Translated: August 13, 2023