Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 2651: Network of RelationshipsJumping through the records, this already explains a lot. Even if the information controlled by the Dou Family isn’t entirely accurate, it at least proves they conducted investigations before compiling the genealogy, and a fairly comprehensive one at that. If it was just for name-dropping, Wan Ping’s formerly somewhat famous second brother wouldn’t be singled out and not written about.
However, the Wan Family has lived in the Moon Corner Duchy for a very long time, even residing here before the Moon Corner Duchy was fully formed. They consider themselves citizens of the Moon Corner Duchy externally. The name "Wang" changed to one of a relatively historical family surname in the Moon Corner Duchy, and the Wan Family’s ability to occupy land and live in the border town is due to their strong connections.
Xu Huo followed the young tourists around the castle outskirts. He couldn’t infiltrate the castle, firstly because of tight security, and secondly because there were quite a few players inside, making any conflict difficult to resolve simply.
The genealogy of the Dou Family holds a certain level of authenticity; some members of the Wan Family are related to the Gao Family. Regardless of whether this relationship stems from blood inheritance, or even if the Dou Family has mistakenly believed the Wan Family is related to the Gao Family, there must be some origin causing this situation.
The "National Treasure" might be a token linking to a certain organization, a group which very likely involves the descendants of Peng Guan, and perhaps even the descendants of the Gao Family. Stepping back, even if the proportion of Peng Guan and Gao Family descendants in this organization isn’t high, the origin should be theirs—currently there isn’t anything in Yu Country more akin to the existence of "national treasure" and "legitimacy."
No one has emerged even though Yu Country was in such a mess a few years ago, and even if descendants of the Gao Family and Peng Guan have continued to develop over these hundreds of years, it’s difficult to ensure the inheritance of their beliefs—let alone mention that many might no longer reside in Yu Country... In such circumstances, even if this organization exists, the success rate of mobilization using a token is quite low.
However, if this organization is truly established by the descendants of Gao and Peng, it would indeed be better received than general player organizations.
The concern is that over time, they have wholly forgotten the so-called "token."
Or are too attentive to the "token," only allowing mobilization through the "token."
The inheritance of the "token" is also an issue. If this organization truly exists, then with personnel scattered, there must be more than one token. I wonder if the Yu Country Government has noticed this.
"Can you make way?" A young girl nudged Xu Huo from beside him. "You’re not even taking photos, blocking the whole view ahead!"
Xu Huo sensibly stepped aside, noticed her communicator screen was entirely white, and asked, "The device has been blocked, what can you capture?"
"You don’t get it; taking photos depends on luck." The young girl responded, "Sometimes Wang Yao will turn off the interference device and greet us. If we’re enthusiastic enough, he might even come out and talk to us."
Xu Huo noticed a rolled-up magazine at her waist, "Could I borrow it for a look?"
The young girl glanced at him, "You seem friendly, I’ll lend it for a bit, but don’t damage it. It’s full of my private collections!"
Xu Huo pointed to a chair outside the crowd, "I’ll be reading over there, you can come to retrieve it later."
The young girl nodded and resumed taking photos.
The so-called "private collection" consisted mostly of Wan Yao’s photoshoots—some candid shots included—and flipping into the middle revealed a massive folded chart of personal relations, showcasing people from work and family member relationships.
Almost all the Wan Family members residing in the castle were listed by name, with some even having photos, identity information, and life experiences. But Wan Ping’s brothers only had a vague former name, and some confirmed Wan Family relatives who had entered the castle without revealing themselves on the Collection of Information Terminal lacked detailed names, only indicated on the side.
Xu Huo noticed a former celebrity surnamed Xiang among Wan Yao’s colleagues, which also appeared in the Dou Family’s genealogy as a scrap. Gong Shu only faintly remembered a person with this surname, but the name was forgotten.
Celebrity exposure is relatively high, even with obstructed news flow, their information can be easily found. The actress surnamed Xiang was an orphan who changed her surname to Bei after adoption and was a close friend of Wan Yao.
Both individuals’ public profiles stated they were players, but at a low Level, and they exited the game after becoming famous.
Wan Yao’s fans continued chasing stars, leaving almost no gaps in his schedule, whereas Beibao fans mentioned on the Collection of Information Terminal that she’d take breaks every few days, suspecting she hadn’t left the game.
For celebrities living well in Zone 039, a player identity adds grace, and their affluent background coupled with fan adoration allows them to enjoy life without needing to venture into games, although such people are rare.
"Haven’t you finished?" The young girl squeezed out of the crowd, her voice a bit hoarse after several rounds of shouting, and she stepped out for a drink of water.
"Is this actress closely related to Wang Yao?" Xu Huo asked, pointing to Beibao’s photo.
The young girl looked a bit annoyed, "They’re very close; several people have seen them dining together. I think they have something going on, but without them announcing it, I can’t speculate... Handsome men and beautiful women together isn’t surprising. I’m a broad-minded fan; I’d never stop chasing just because he’s dating, but if he messes around I’ll be the first to unfollow."
Xu Huo smiled, "You know her well?"
"She’s very beautiful and gentle," the young girl awkwardly said, "they’re well-matched."
"Do you have friends chasing her?" Xu Huo asked, "I heard she sings very well."
The young girl nodded, opening her communicator’s messages, "Her concert’s happening at the Capital City these days; you can spend some money on backdoor tickets for sure."
"You should be a player; don’t bully girls just because you have some abilities. There are plenty of players in our Moon Corner Duchy, and every celebrity has player protectors around!"
Xu Huo nodded gratefully and returned the magazine to her.
The device directly transferred him outside the concert venue, where lively music emanated from inside. The woman’s voice was clear and playful, lifting spirits upon first hearing. The venue entrance was packed full with those unable to buy tickets.
Xu Huo opened the door to a nearby snack shop, stepping across into the venue.
His appearance didn’t garner much notice, except for a few players amidst the crowd casting quick glances his way before looking away.
The corridors were crowded with people, so Xu Huo leaned against the wall to rest with closed eyes until the concert ended at 2 AM.
After changing her makeup, Beibao left via the venue’s rear door under two players’ "protection" and got into a waiting car, exiting ten minutes later at a hotel in a bustling district, following staff to an aerial restaurant on the thirtieth floor.
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