The Soul Hall's First Player
Chapter 474

The Legend of a Hundred Million Guide Posts! New Version Goes Live!

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On the seventh day of the Server Shutdown maintenance, a player with the forum ID "Zi Wo Jiang Li Cheng Yin" opened the Battle Through the Heavens Forum.

This player frequently shares high-quality screenshots of NPCs on the forum, and the titles of the posts are all in the same format: "Have you really quit?", followed by a number in parentheses, with the number indicating the number of episodes.

Because his posts made countless players unable to resist rewarding themselves, he was jokingly called "Addiction Bro" by the players! The server will open in three hours.

For the Addiction Bro, each day felt like an eternity.

Actually, the Addiction Bro had been to the hospital before, and he did have related mental illnesses.

He had received the most professional treatments, but each time he would only last less than a month before having to start over. But now, his savior has arrived! From now on, he no longer needs to worry about addiction in this area, which could lead to long-term malnutrition and even accelerate aging.

The Addiction Bro has about 100,000 yuan in savings, but he has already spent 50,000 yuan of it on his game account! Even if he suddenly dies in the game, he doesn't have to worry about his health! When he's done this to the point where he feels like throwing up, won't he be able to kick the addiction?

Addiction Bro clicked on Yang Shan Shanfa's NPC strategy post.

He bought a paid strategy guide.

After all, 588 is a bit expensive for an ordinary person, but if you can raise the NPC's favorability to over 90 points, then the price of 28... Tianyao is not making money at all.

This is a blessing for all mankind! Before going live, Addiction Bro is going to do one last review of all the key points in the strategy guide! So that once he's online, he can quickly win over the NPC he's been wanting to woo!

Then, the Addiction Bro noticed a comment in the strategy post that had received a lot of likes in the last ten minutes:

"NPCs can never replace real people! Instead of wasting your time figuring out how to woo NPCs, you should think more about how to have real love. 28? What are you after with such cheap cyber love?"

Addiction Bro was so angry he laughed! If Tian Yao Company's new system is worthy of being enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, then when it comes to the sacrificial rites, no one except Yang Shan deserves to be first! Clicking on the replies to this comment, 90% of them were criticisms, but surprisingly, 10% were agreeing with it, especially a few eye-catching ones, tagging a large number of replies, showing extremely strong combat power!

"Damn it, these bastards still dare to jump out and grab people!"

Addiction Bro immediately typed a reply, "What's the point? I'm hoping you guys who stir up trouble won't fetch a good price later!"

Immediately afterwards, "Addiction Bro" posted another message, asking his followers to come and "argue" with him! Meanwhile, Yang Shan, the person who posted the message, was having tea at the sales office of a luxury residential community.

He picked up the phone with his left hand and a pen with his right, and under the enthusiastic gaze of the saleswoman, he signed his name with a flourish.

"Hey, old man, what's up?"

A roar came from Yang's father on the other end of the phone, "What is it? Tell me what is it? Your mother is arranging blind dates for you, and what do you do? Every time you call, you say 'next time's for sure.' Your mother is going to take her anger out on me!"

Yang Shan: "Oh, old man, I'm just busy making money."

Yang's father. "Making money? Ha, I'm laughing so hard. If you're going to make up an excuse, at least come up with one that sounds plausible. All your income is in the game, and now the Server Shutdown maintenance! How much money can you possibly make in these few days?!"

Yang Shan answered casually:

"580 million."

Mr. Yang: "Tch, only 5.8. How much? How much did you say?"

Yang Shan: "Dad, I heard that a new policy was introduced in the first half of the year. If your annual income exceeds 100 million, you'll have to pay an extra tax. I'll transfer 200 million to Mom later, and you can ask her to pay it for me. I'm speechless that I have to pay the income tax myself for this game!" (PS: In 2065, the tax rules have changed drastically compared to 2024.) Yang's father. "Um, why don't you suggest to Tianyao Official that they enable automatic tax payment?"

Yang Shan: "I mentioned it, and they replied that they were in the process of connecting, but who knows when it will be ready."

Yang's father. "Alright, then about the blind date."

Yang Shan: "Dad, I don't need that much money by myself. I'll transfer 50 million to you in a bit. Please help your son Hua Hua."

Yang's father's voice became firm and strong. "You don't need to worry about blind dates for now. I can handle your mother's side. You are at the age where you need to work hard. A man should prioritize his career!"

"As long as you do well in your career, a man can still be a treasure even at fifty! I believe my future daughter-in-law is still in junior high school! No rush, give her some time to grow up! You just play your games, your mother and I don't need you to worry about us! Just call home occasionally!"

After hanging up the phone, the pretty saleswoman was already kneeling in front of Yang Shan, handing him the property certificate and related contracts worth 70 million yuan.

"God Yang, all your paperwork is done."

These days, Yang Shan is quite a celebrity.

In the game, his hairstyle and appearance are slightly different, but his clothes are completely different, so Yang Shan is not easily recognized when he walks on the street.

But an ID card can't lie.

The pretty saleswoman recognized Yang Shan, so she knew very well that the 580 million yuan that Yang Shan had mentioned to his father on the phone earlier was not just bragging.

That guide post that went viral across the entire forum actually sold over a hundred million copies! The saleswoman's eyes were practically drooling over Yang Shan.

"God Yang, thank you for letting me sign this deal. I wonder if there's a chance to treat you to a meal? I can leave work anytime; I can just take a charger with me."

Yang Shan took the property certificate and contract, and nodded and smiled at the saleswoman:

"This is my hard-earned money, no need to thank me, no need to spend money. The server is about to open, I have to go back first, thank you for your hard work."

To the saleswoman, Yang Shan's every move—turning around and walking out of the sales office, taking out his car keys at the door—was incredibly dashing.

"What a pity, such a handsome man. I really want to be Ya Fei or Yun Yun."

Yang Shan is currently driving a newly purchased Looking Up XU7 Coupe. Although the starting price is only 600,000 RMB, he bought the limited edition! Hmm, 620,000 RMB!

Domestic products are like this; they're quite honest.

Of course, he wouldn't even blink an eye if he swiped his card for a car worth tens of millions, but he doesn't drive very often anyway, so there's no need to make such a big fuss about it just as it keeps depreciating.

Having money is one thing, but one still needs to have the right spending habits.

He's past the age where he needs to drive luxury cars to show off.

To be honest, when he returned to the game, he would just find a crowded spot, stand there, and put his hands in his pockets.

This is way more sophisticated than getting out of a multi-million dollar luxury car!

In most games, even the most powerful person might just be a joke.

But in a globally monopolistic game like "Battle Through the Heavens," which has practically entered every household, the truly awesome ones are truly awesome! Even popular celebrities now have to maintain their presence in games, otherwise they won't have any traffic!

He quickly returned to the house where he was currently living.

The apartments in high-rise buildings in ordinary residential communities are still a bit small, and it's not very convenient to wait for the elevator to go up and down the stairs.

Therefore, Yang Shan was thinking of buying a large villa.

It would be best to consult with several professionals to develop a daily diet and scientific treatment plan to ensure that my physical condition can be further improved while I'm in the Game Pod for an extended period.

Seeing that it was almost time, Yang Shan quickly went to the game room and climbed into the Game Pod.

"Battle Through the Heavens, activate!"

With a shift in his gaze, Yang Shan found himself in an inn in Black Seal City Black-Corner Region.

Lucky Poison Hand has already started a voice call in the "Big Shot Gathering Camp".

"Everyone! I'm finally coming to the Black-Corner Region! Hahahaha! I heard that the Rakshasa Gate in the Black-Corner Region specializes in the Fireworks Pavilion, and all the other shops in Rakshasa City combined don't even have as many Fireworks Pavilion. Is that true?"

Xiao Aotian: "We'll have to ask Su Meinu about this. I remember Su Meinu seems to have a very good relationship with Su Mei, the leader of the Rakshasa Gate Sect."

Su Yitang: "Huh? I don't know. I'm just close to Sister Su Mei. I haven't paid attention to anything else."

Xiao Aotian: "Never cared? I don't believe it! The new system is already online, aren't you going to give it a try?"

Su Yitang: "Uh, not interested! I guess I'm a little bit afraid of men."

Xiao Aotian: "Fear of men? Really?"

Yi Qingyang: "I believe in Su Meinu! As far as I can remember, she only ever does company-wide activities with God Yang and the others. I've never seen her say more than a few words to male players or even male NPCs outside of the company!"

Xiao Aotian: "What you're saying makes sense. Su Meinu rarely speaks in our group."

Su Yitang's voice sounded a little flustered, "Um, you guys keep chatting, I'm going to mute my mic and farm monsters first."

Ye Suifeng: "Where's God Yang? Where is my great God Yang? Sentimental Bro, you're the man who makes hundreds of millions from a single strategy post, are you sure you don't want to treat us to some fun?"

Yang Shan: "I'm busy. Ba Fang and Tian Peng, you two can treat me. Just ask me to reimburse you for the expenses later."

After closing the group chat, Yang Shan sent a private message to Su Yitang: "Little Tang, please put more effort into things here in the Black-Corner Region."

Su Yitang: "Huh? Boss, are you going to smuggle yourself into Central Plains right now?"

Yang Shan has already finalized this version of his development plan! Central Plains!

Although with Yang Shan's current strength, going directly to Central Plains would be like venturing into a dragon's den or a tiger's lair.

But the situation in Black-Corner Region is now too awkward.

If Yang Shan wants to maintain rapid development, he needs to take control of Black Moon Ridge.

But he can't handle Black Moon Ridge right now! Not to mention the Baleful Wolf and Ghost Tiger.

The Seventh Order Peak Heavenly Demon Phoenix in the secret realm is so powerful that even three of them tied together couldn't defeat it!

Although Central Plains is dangerous, with Dou Zong everywhere, its opportunities and output are unmatched by the Black-Corner Region.

In the Black-Corner Region, Su Yitang, with her Six-Leaf Phoenix Blood Flower and Supreme Foundation, will break through to the Dou Zong in just a matter of time.

Su Yitang: "Waaah, boss, I'm so reluctant to part with you! I'll come to Central Plains to find you once I reach the Dou Zong."

Yang Shan said irritably, "Stop pretending. If there's any plot development at Black Moon Ridge, I'll have to come back. If there's any progress on Han Feng and the Venerable Yao's matter, I'll have to come back too! Alright, I still need to say goodbye to some old friends. I'll hang up now."

Su Yitang: "Okay, I wish you a safe journey, boss, and that you break through to the Dou Zun!"

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