Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 2: Recharge to Get Stronger
Previously on Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal?...
“Wait, the map for the Yan Kingdom is really this tiny?”
Chen Huai’an let out a self-deprecating chuckle as he stared at the payment notification. The game's creators weren't even attempting to hide it—this was blatant pay-to-win mechanics.
However, as his eyes drifted toward the miserable girl on his phone, he saw a reflection of his own life. He was solitary, broke, suffering from a fatal illness, and recently dumped. Was his reality truly superior to Li Qingran’s? The people he once called friends had all disappeared, terrified he might beg for a loan.
Who would ever reach out to help him?
But right now, he possessed the power to reach out to her.
It didn't matter if she was merely a collection of code, a digital puppet designed to drain his bank account through a mobile app.
“Six yuan? Fine, I’ll pay it.”
Chen Huai’an had never actually played a game before, having only observed others. This marked the very first time he had ever spent money on a digital hobby.
[Recharge Successful!]
A brilliant golden radiance surged toward Li Qingran’s crumbling shack. The thin straw mat was replaced by a sturdy wooden bed complete with soft linens. The fractured walls solidified into sturdy brickwork, featuring a window that shut out the howling wind and rain. The golden glow washed over the entire interior, filling the space with classical furniture—polished flooring, a table, several chairs, and even a functional stove.
“That looks much better!” Chen Huai’an let out a satisfied breath, turning his attention to Li Qingran to see how she would react.
Since it was just a mobile game, he expected the character to simply display a generic happy animation, right?
The sight that met him, however, left him speechless.
Li Qingran’s face transitioned from pure shock to terror, and then to sharp alertness. She pulled herself into a tight ball in the corner, unable to comprehend the sudden transformation. After a long silence, acting like a wary kitten exploring a foreign territory, she began to cautiously inspect the room.
Returning to the bed, she reached out to gently press the soft mattress. Her eyes were filled with nothing but utter bewilderment.
“This... the level of feedback is insane. This interaction system...”
Chen Huai’an was stunned by the realism of her behavior. The way the mattress slightly dipped under her weight and how the fabric wrinkled beneath her touch felt incredibly authentic.
For a basic mobile game to achieve this quality? He wouldn't mind spending more—it felt like he was supporting a masterpiece of art.
Just as that thought crossed his mind, a new notification popped up:
[Limited Time Offer! Recharge 30 yuan to provide your digital girlfriend with a set of beautiful clothes!]
“Well...”
Chen Huai’an looked at the tattered rags Li Qingran was wearing and felt a sharp sting of pity. “Fine, let’s do it!”
A set of sophisticated green robes materialized on the bed.
[Today’s Special! Recharge 68 yuan to serve your digital girlfriend a grand feast!]
A 68-yuan meal? Chen Huai’an rarely spent more than 15 yuan on his own takeout.
But he didn't care. He authorized the payment.
[Weekly Deal! Recharge 98 yuan to unlock your digital girlfriend’s backstory and get a detailed health report!]
“Just take my money!”
[Monthly Special! Recharge 188 yuan to protect your digital girlfriend’s home with three high-grade Thunderfire Talismans!]
“Charge it, charge it all!”
[Your digital girlfriend is frightened. Please pause before taking further actions.]
The flood of recharge prompts finally ceased.
Checking the screen, Chen Huai’an saw that Li Qingran had crawled under the bed frame, shivering uncontrollably.
The fresh garments on the bed remained untouched.
The lavish spread of poultry and fish was ignored.
A timer in the corner indicated that the health report would be ready in 30 minutes.
The room was now protected by talismans on the entrance, the window, and the ceiling—barely noticeable unless he zoomed the camera in.
On the bright side, Li Qingran’s remaining lifespan had been extended to six hours.
“I can work with that for now,” Chen Huai’an whispered, feeling a sense of relief.
The game clock was synced with real time, allowing him a moment to breathe.
“Anyway, what exactly is this fire poison hurting Li Qingran? What does that even mean?”
He thought tapping on her might show her stats, but all he could see beneath the bed was a tiny, pale foot. When he tapped the screen, it immediately recoiled.
“I suppose I’ll have to wait for that health report to understand.”
Looking at the feast displayed in the game, Chen Huai’an’s own stomach let out a growl. The roasted duck appeared so lifelike, with glistening skin and dripping fat, that he could almost imagine the scent drifting through his phone.
It was late afternoon, and he hadn’t eaten a thing yet.
“I’ll just make something simple. My digital girlfriend is eating better than I am,” he joked to himself with a wry smile.
Spending 68 yuan on that feast felt like a steal now. He set his phone down to charge, planning to grab a bite before checking back in.
Li Qingran, aged 19, was the fifth disciple of the Chixiao Peak within the Qingyun Sect.
Her existence had once been peaceful, revolving around a steady cycle of Cultivation and Sect duties. Her four senior brothers each possessed unique talents and had always acted as her protectors.
Everything shifted when her eldest senior brother, Lu Changtian, returned from a journey with a sixth junior sister. He stood as a guarantor for the untalented girl, Mu Baishuang, and pleaded with their master to admit her to Chixiao Peak.
Following that day, her world fell apart.
The once-kind eldest senior brother stopped calling her for morning training. The second senior brother, Xiao Yifeng, a master of alchemy, no longer sought her help to test his pills. The cold and distant third senior brother, Yun Zimo, actually practiced love ballads for the new girl. The diligent fourth senior brother, Zhang Hanxiao, neglected his duties just to stay at the peak and watch over Mu Baishuang.
Everyone adored Mu Baishuang, including their typically heartless master.
Initially, Li Qingran didn't mind.
Mu Baishuang was charming and sweet; it was only natural for a junior sister to be cared for.
However, bolstered by their mentorship and resources, Mu Baishuang’s Cultivation level quickly approached her own.
During the Sect tournament two weeks ago, Li Qingran was matched against Mu Baishuang. Out of sisterly affection, she intended to conclude the duel quickly, using just enough pressure to force Mu Baishuang to concede with her dignity intact.
Instead, Mu Baishuang attacked with lethal intent, targeting vital points and forcing Li Qingran to fight for real.
Suddenly, Mu Baishuang dropped her guard and lunged onto Li Qingran’s blade. Li Qingran was unable to pull back in time. Her sword pierced Mu Baishuang’s shoulder—it was only a surface wound, yet the girl acted as if she were dying.
The retaliation from her senior brothers was brutal: she was banished from Chixiao Peak, her Cultivation was destroyed, and her spiritual root was forcibly ripped out.
Cast out into a wilderness filled with dangerous beasts, suffering from fire poison and starvation, she huddled in a storm, waiting for the end.
Until...
A bird flickered through the downpour.
And a sudden voice echoed: [Welcome Home!]
In a heartbeat, her wooden shack was transformed into a house of stone.