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"Achoo!" Ren Yifei was playing chess in the courtyard, one hand holding white pieces and the other holding black pieces.
Exhausted after a performance, he was sitting in the courtyard recovering.
The wilderness has nothing, and it is precisely because of this emptiness that it provides a unique sense of security.
"Player, there will be three auctions with low-level skill upgrade cards."
"Um."
"One is an online auction, but it ends in ten days. Another is in the wasteland world, in three days, which is far away and there isn't enough time. The third one is closer, tomorrow night at the Hopeless Sea next to the East Star District, but this auction is of higher quality and requires an invitation card."
The guide sprite secretly used background privileges to find an auction that clearly had low-level skill upgrade cards for the host.
Other systems respond to the host's commands, but this one is different; the host is more 'diligent' than a stool, while it's busier than a spinning top.
There was nothing they could do; they had to support the host they had snatched, even if it meant kneeling.
"What do I need for an invitation card?" Is it identification or money?
"Invitation cards are only issued to players on the Star Ranking, which is the top 100 players. However, each person can receive two invitation cards." The guide spirit checked and sighed, "Your current ranking is 198. At your rate of 100% Grand Slam, you should be able to enter the top 100 after playing a couple more times."
That would be a completely new record that will be broken, the fastest to enter the All-Star Chart.
"Perhaps you will be qualified in a month." The guiding spirit was particularly regretful, but there was a hint of pride mixed in with the regret: This is the host I chose, the one I chose!
Ren Yifei didn't care about any of that. He'd only been there a month; it wasn't surprising he hadn't made it into the top 100. He knew the players in the top 100…
He thought for a moment, and only one person came to mind: "He's one of the top 100 players."
"Hello, do you have an invitation card to the North Island Alliance auction? Could you please make a bid?"
The text message was sent to Saman's system. His aloof system twitched at the red "Important Person" label and coldly issued an electronic notification: "Player has an 'Important' text message. Do you want to view it now?"
Saman, who was fiddling with his computer, looked up when he heard this: When did I add 'important person'?
Wait a minute, Ah Fei?
He remembered and immediately put down the tools in his hand: "What did Afei say?... Never mind, I'll see for myself."
Saman then saw the words "North Island Alliance Auction Invitation Card".
He did receive the item, but because he wasn't interested in the auction items inside, he tossed it aside.
"Which one has Afei taken a liking to? I'm just about to go there myself." Saman typed, trying to naturally lead into the conversation with something like, "I'll take you there."
Let's meet up! Let's meet up! Let's meet up!
"Do you have any extra invitation cards? Could you quote a price?" The black rabbit didn't bite the bait.
Samantha stroked his chin: "Their resistance is still quite strong, but the thought of them asking me for an invitation card makes things a little different."
He convinced himself of this and silently sent the invitation: "Since we're in a cooperative relationship, don't bother with these trivial matters. Happy jpg."
"Thanks."
He closed the communication page, stood up abruptly, and took off his work clothes. The auction was tomorrow night, meaning he only had one day left before he would see Afei.
What is Ah Fei like in real life?
The Dianjin Studio is very principled. Boss Ajin provided information about the 'Black Rabbit', but refused to provide video footage on the grounds that there was 'no surveillance footage'.
The specific image of the 'Black Rabbit' was sold privately by certain individuals.
Samantha didn't buy it; he had a particular insistence on it.
However, he already knew that Black Rabbit was an actor in his own world, a very young male.
To be honest, Saman was a little incredulous. The way he pulled out the arrow with his bare hands didn't seem like someone from the entertainment industry; it was more like a specially trained undercover agent.
What would he be like?
Thinking about this, Samantha patted his forehead. He wasn't a superficial person who cared about appearances, so why should he care about this?
"System, bring up the store. I need to customize clothes."
After receiving the auction invitation card, Ren Yifei continued playing chess.
I'm going to the Gold Mind Studio tomorrow to inspect the finished video, and there's an auction tomorrow night. I need to get into the game the day after tomorrow, so I should rest for these three days if possible.
He didn't complain, "In this world where every day is uncertain, why bother with internal auctions?" He focused on upgrading his skills first; nothing else mattered to him.
The day passed peacefully like that.
"I'm looking at you, Ren Yifei, southeast of Dongxing District."
The next day, he received another text message from that unknown person.
"Player, is it really okay not to deal with this?" The timid guide spirit had already become suspicious, feeling that the spy was nearby.
"It's alright." The sly, secretive rat in the sewer is ashamed to be seen by others.
Ren Yifei ended the matter with a single sentence, then changed his clothes and prepared to go out.
The Dianjin Post-Production Studio worked overtime to edit the video and asked the original team to produce the opening, ending, and background music.
He listened to a short clip and had to admit that the arranger was a genius. Just listening to the instrumental music gave him the feeling of entering a bizarre and fantastical world of demons.
"The part about the demon banquet is the arranger's proudest achievement. I hope you'll like it." After saying this, Boss A Jin couldn't wait to go.
He wanted to know what the effect would be if the edited version were paired with the music.
Actually, what Boss A Jin said was that, for various reasons, it would be best for Ren Yifei to complete the work acceptance process online.
However, he believes that he should still communicate face-to-face with the post-production team, as this would be more effective.
Wearing a gray cashmere scarf, a brown alpaca coat, and his ever-present jeans and boots, he went out like this.
It was still the same small town; the buildings and the people seemed unchanged.
Boss A-Jin gave him a very warm welcome, and the 'neighborhood' has boosted the reputation of their studio, which has been receiving a steady stream of orders lately. Therefore, they are also taking the upcoming 'Spring Banquet' very seriously.
Ren Yifei reviewed the edited version and was surprised: "Has the filter been adjusted?"
"We performed a 'defogging' process," the editor said.
The somewhat dim environment in my memory turned out to be filled with the intense and dazzling beauty of flowers in full bloom, while also concealing the cold and gloomy atmosphere of impending decay.
Despite the high color purity, it doesn't feel gaudy or greasy; instead, it evokes a sense of decadence and debauchery, perfectly matching the theme of the entire film.
The city above the clouds is a place where demons and monsters revel and dance until dawn.
The entire background and visuals are filled with an inhuman feel. Coupled with the ancient whale-like lament and the ritualistic melody, it gives you goosebumps.
As for the voice acting, both Ren Yifei and everyone in the studio believed that the original voice was the most suitable for the character of He Jun.
"It's hard to find a voice so free of worldly desires; just listening to it gives you a sense of awe and reverence."
Even if the voice of a snow-capped mountain turning into an icy spring is similar, it will never have the same flavor as He Jun's. Ren Yifei himself is not good enough. His voice is versatile, but it is not as pure as He Jun's.
Purity is sometimes a rare thing.
"If you think it's okay, we can deliver it today." The editor was flushed with excitement, very happy to have received Ren Yifei's approval.
"With this setup, are you really only planning to charge me 1,000 White Coins?" Ren Yifei immediately transferred 3,000 White Coins to Boss A Jin. "The quality deserves the price. Also, as usual, I have a new video."
Ren Yifei showed A Jin the multi-angle videos of the 'isolated island'. Of course, some of his conversations with Saman and some private parts of the videos had been cut out.
Saman is incredibly carefree; isn't he afraid that the secret will be leaked?
He then walked out of the Midas Touch Studio, where a crowd had already gathered. These were the 'various reasons' that Boss A Jin couldn't directly say.
In the desolate corner, private landowners possessing Ghost Cards can move freely with their abilities active. Furthermore, the landowners have the privilege of 'one-click expulsion,' so no one dares to easily step onto someone else's private land.
Boss A-Jin's editing room is her private property, unlike the rented shops in Dongxing City. She can expel unwelcome guests with a single click.
Therefore, these people have to wait outside.
Just as Boss Ajin was trying to mediate and help the investor escape safely, an unbelievable scene unfolded before his eyes.
Right in front of all of them, her sugar daddy bought the street and then said to the group of people very rudely, "You've stepped on my territory."
As he spoke, white paper money floated down from the sky, and the mournful sobbing sounds scratched at his eardrums. Behind Ren Yifei, a phantom changed from transparent to solid.
It was none other than Granny Chunzhi, the newbie boss who had tormented players to the point of tears and screams. She squinted her eyes menacingly and held a piece of hemp rope in her hand.
Despite the bright sunshine, everyone broke out in a cold sweat.
The people in Ren Yifei's studio were simply surprised and amazed, marveling at their sponsor's wealth and influence. What Ren Yifei had come before was truly a worldview-shattering experience. Being watched by their boss felt like they had already died once, been strangled to death.
[On the master's territory, the Ghost Card can unleash its full power.] The rule of the Desolate Corner.
Cheating!
This guy cheated! He actually used his money to cheat!
"You...you think you're so great just because you have money?" the player asked weakly.
Having money is amazing. Especially in a place like the Desolate Corner, money can practically buy life, so of course it's amazing.
"Not bad, just something to make me happy." Ren Yifei led Granny Chunzhi straight over, and no one dared to block his way. They all stepped aside, actually making way for him.
"I don't cause trouble, but I'm not afraid to cause trouble either. This is for the people behind you."
He walked through the middle, and the people on both sides looked at each other, but no one made a move.
"You're coming?"
Why didn't you go?
Finally, Boss Jin couldn't stand it anymore and reminded them, "Hey, the person is already gone."
Ren Yifei didn't take these people and things to heart at all. After returning home, he posted the walkthrough video of "Spring Banquet" and then continued to sit in the courtyard by the door, basking in the warmth of nature.
It was others who kept asking about him.
It's so frustrating. With so many forces involved, I thought catching the rabbit would be a sure thing, but I ended up getting slapped in the face.
The "black rabbit" has truly caught the attention of these people.
In the past, luck and various other reasons could be used to explain things away, but this time, with so many powerful forces following them in, they still watched helplessly as he took the ghost card away. The thrill and the bittersweet feeling...
It makes you want to try it again!
Let's try again. I refuse to believe that I can fool them a second time after fooling them once.
Therefore, it's easy to understand why they would use up their precious forced game cards.
Throwing him into the real battlefield before he's fully developed and lets him see the world for himself might just be a chance to witness this genius in a pathetic state, which would certainly be quite interesting.
Many people are already interested and want to see for themselves.
It's estimated that there are no secrets in the upper echelons of the Desolate Corner, and Saman soon learned that 'Black Rabbit' had locked onto a high-level game in the next round.
However, based on Saman's understanding of 'Afei,' even without this unexpected incident, he would have wanted to try high-level matches. After completing two mid-level matches in a row, he would instinctively seek out more challenging levels of excitement.
"Send them to Moon Pearl Island; I've already bought it. Anyone who contacts the outside world during their work hours or enters the game without permission will be treated as a traitor. I don't need to elaborate on that, do I?"
"Yes, boss." His subordinate reported, "It's said that someone has obtained real-world information about 'Black Rabbit' and is planning to release it tomorrow."
"What information?" Besides being an orphan and a double Best Actor winner.
"His mother committed suicide when he was young, and he was later diagnosed with paranoia and lived in a special school for three years. He was then taken back by his biological father."
"Six months later, his father jumped off a building, and several of his half-siblings also died in accidents one after another. It was rumored that he was behind it, but of course, these are all rumors and there is no evidence. However, Black Rabbit was indeed feared and ostracized for a long time."
The subordinate added in his mind: If it weren't for his exceptional talent, this person would probably have died completely in the media storm.
After a half-minute silence, Saman checked the time and quickened his pace: "We can release Tianhong's information now, let's do it tomorrow. Let Chunyu Tower under Dongfeng open a branch tomorrow, remember to give them a surprise. Release the edited version of Nian Tianxi's failed dungeon run to make things lively."
Wasn't the deliberate choice of tomorrow just to provoke 'Black Rabbit' and cause him to underperform in the next instance?
It's better to share happiness than to enjoy it alone. Why don't we all have some fun together?
Author's Note: Faced with coercion and temptation...
Afei: Kill him.
Saman: Society died.