Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal?

"This... this is the Marrow-Cleansing Pill? Absolutely terrifying!" Lin Lingling stared in shock at the concrete wall she had just punched through with a single fist.

"The American sector has a precious resource called Superhuman Genes—an injectable serum. Ordinary people have a 1% chance of awakening superhuman abilities after injection, gaining tremendous power..." Zhao Ying clenched her fist, her bones and muscles creaking with obvious immense strength. Feeling her completely transformed body, she couldn't help but marvel: "This Marrow-Cleansing Pill's effects surpass even the Superhuman Genes. And those genes only work probabilistically, with a mortality risk for ordinary people."

The Awakened faction in the American sector was called the Super Task Force. During previous international technology exchanges, she could only look at the Superhuman Genes with envy.

Their holy water, silver crosses, even the Onmyōji's shikigami and talismans from Japan were more advanced than any technology the Exorcist Division possessed. By comparison, the Exorcist Division's capabilities seemed like primitive cavemen wielding stone tools. This forced them to spend enormous funds importing these advanced resources.

With funds spent this way, they naturally had to cut corners on mission bounties. That's why the Exorcist Division's rewards always felt stingy. It wasn't that they were cheap—they genuinely lacked funds.

Now, the tables had turned. Their Exorcist Division possessed products surpassing other nations' technologies.

"Governor, where did you obtain these Marrow-Cleansing Pills?"

Chen Huaian sat atop a pile of resources, legs crossed, rolling his eyes: "Just use what you're given and stop asking questions. Knowing too much won't do you any good!"

Xiang Xiaoyuan emerged from the shower, sniffing her arm to confirm the strange odor was completely washed away before sighing in relief.

Marrow cleansing expelled impurities from the body. Ordinary-grade pills couldn't purge everything at once—only good-grade or better pills could completely cleanse the body in a single use. Supreme-grade and Celestial-grade pills further enhanced the original effects.

This was precisely the outcome Chen Huaian wanted.

Twenty ordinary-grade pills were needed to fully purge impurities and push a human body to its mortal limits. It was essentially a carrot dangling before a donkey's nose!

"Governor, these Marrow-Cleansing Pills are incredible." Xiang Xiaoyuan clenched her fist. As a medical professional, she never imagined gaining wall-shattering strength like combat personnel. Most importantly—without developing bulky muscles!

Previously, the Exorcist Division had items enhancing physical abilities, but the side effects were horrifying—not only causing massive muscle growth but also producing terrifying beards and prehistoric forest-like underarm hair.

As much as she wanted strength, if those were the costs, she'd rather remain in logistics.

"Enough. Distribute these pills. Anyone who's served in our Exorcist Division over a year gets one free. The rest must be earned through mission merits. Decide the exact merit cost yourselves!" Chen Huaian handed the warehouse access card to Zhao Ying: "This venerable one needs secluded cultivation. Don't disturb me without reason!"

"Governor!" Zhao Ying clutched the card, stunned: "Aren't you worried some might take the pills then quit our C Province Exorcist Division? Shouldn't we set more restrictions?"

Chen Huaian paused mid-step, smiling: "Do such fools truly exist?"

Zhao Ying blankly watched his retreating back disappear through the doorway, overwhelmed by guilt and admiration.

She'd previously thought Chen Huaian wasting money on games showed poor priorities, perhaps even forgetting his promise to secure resources for the division. As governor, she couldn't openly criticize. Now she realized how petty her suspicions were—he'd secretly prepared such excellent resources all along.

Even gifting priceless Marrow-Cleansing Pills to every veteran member!

This was genuine concern for their survival against demons and evil spirits!

"Xiaoyuan, I've been so unfair." Zhao Ying wiped her reddened eyes, nose stinging: "We really shouldn't gossip about the governor anymore. He's gone through who-knows-what hardships to obtain these resources? Handsome as he is, these seem like products from that Mysterious Faction..."

Remembering Chen Huaian's seemingly carefree expression when questioned, Xiang Xiaoyuan had a bold thought: "Holy moly! Ying-jie, I heard that Mysterious Faction has many ancient, powerful beings. Do you think the governor might've... traded his looks to those..."

Zhao Ying clamped a hand over Xiang Xiaoyuan's mouth, shaking her head fiercely: "Shh! Between us only—especially don't let Lingling know!"

"Meh?" Lin Lingling appeared behind them, head tilted: "Selling his body? With so many male escorts nowadays, it's understandable. Wait here—I'll buy Governor some Six-Flavor Rehmannia Pills!"

With that, the girl vaulted through the window straight toward the pharmacy.

Xiang Xiaoyuan @ Zhao Ying: "......"

"Did I say anything just now?" Xiang Xiaoyuan asked.

"Nothing at all." Zhao Ying shook her head repeatedly.

Xiang Xiaoyuan: "So that conclusion was entirely Three-Zero's own imagination?"

Zhao Ying nodded again: "Exactly."

"Then no problem. Let's distribute the pills..."

They shared a knowing smile, everything understood without words.

...

Containment Area 0.

Chen Huaian had Shrimp King and Strawberry Bear stand against the wall before entering seclusion. Though they'd completed their mission satisfactorily, leaders needed no reasons for discipline.

Taking out his phone, he logged into the Electronic Girlfriend game.

Now with ample funds, he could restore his three disciples' talents.

Sword Spiritual Roots and Sword Bones were expensive—but only for his former self. With 150 billion now, he could theoretically equip all Sword Pavilion disciples...

Opening the in-game store, Chen Huaian fell silent.

<Sword Spiritual Root: 50 million¥ (First purchase limited-time offer—price doubles thereafter)>

<Sword Bone: 100 million¥ (First purchase limited-time offer—price doubles thereafter)>

The fine print was microscopic.

Chen Huaian couldn't recall seeing this disclaimer previously. He suspected the game added it recently—but lacked proof.

At this rate, equipping hundreds of Sword Pavilion disciples would quickly deplete even 150 billion.

But more earnings opportunities would come.

The game's view wasn't inside the miniature world, but outside it.

Currently, torrential rain fell over the canyon where Sword Pavilion once stood. His gaze immediately caught the woman in plain white kneeling before a stone tablet.

"Is that Lingxi Valley's Master Yun Baiyu?"

Chen Huaian frowned.

As he focused, her status appeared:

[Lingxi Valley Master: Yun Baiyu]

[Status: A Flickering Candle in the Wind]

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