Grandpa Lu was very happy today. It could be said that the gloom hanging over him had been swept away. Ever since he had transformed into that ghostly appearance the day before yesterday, he had been constantly terrified. Although he had claimed to the outside world that he was an ice cream, he knew perfectly well what he actually looked like.
The people around him had kept mocking him, asking whether he was evolving into a dung pusher or simply turning into poop...
To be honest, in this game, where deleting one's account and starting over was forbidden, he couldn't accept either possibility!
After enduring two days of torment, he finally mustered the courage to ask his mentor what he would actually become. But the moment he approached his mentor, the lord beside her pointed at him and cried out in terror, "Feces! It's feces!"
His heart had gone cold at that moment!
Then his mentor's next words were that he was a phoenix descendant. He immediately felt as though **colorful fortune had smashed into his head!
Even now, he was still dazed!
I'm a phoenix?
"Wahahaha! Heaven really does reward the diligent!"
"I knew it! I write posts for the official forums every day to draw traffic. Even if I haven't made a contribution, I've at least worked hard, right? How could they really bear to make me a dung pusher?"
While he was still unable to contain his excitement, he suddenly received an email from the official team.
"Dear player My Ancestor Grandpa Lu Didn't Cheat, hello. First of all, the behind-the-scenes staff of the game team would like to sincerely thank you for your selfless promotion of the game. After discussion, the team has decided to reward you with a hidden profession bloodline in appreciation of your support for this game. We believe you have already received it in-game. However, yesterday's intelligent report showed that many elf players were deeply dissatisfied with you possessing a hidden profession. Therefore, we hope that you can write another guide about the elf profession to soothe the masses. The relevant information and copy have already been sent to your mailbox. Afterward, our studio will provide you with a writing fee based on the effectiveness of your guide. We also hope that you will continue supporting this game. Thank you!"
"Signed: The Xi Ye Studio pays its respects to you."
After receiving the email, Grandpa Lu stood there in a daze for a long while before shouting, "I knew it!"
He read it over and over again. Tears immediately streamed down his face. His efforts had indeed not been in vain. What a conscientious studio! May our ancestors bless us. With this hidden profession, your descendant will surely make a name for himself in the game, revive the glory you once possessed, and use the game as a foundation to build an enormous fortune for the Lu family once more!
With that thought, he quickly replied to the email using the address provided.
"Dear official big shot, hello. First of all, I am extremely honored to have received the game's official recognition. To be able to write for such a great work is an immense honor for me. I, Lu Xiao Wei, am deeply impressed by the strength of your team. This epoch-making work possesses such a player-friendly heart, and you have not adopted the inferior operating model of charging for items. I greatly admire the studio's far-sighted planning and will certainly do my utmost to promote the game, contributing what little strength I possess. As for the writing fee and such, please don't mention it again. Finally, thank you very much for the hidden profession you have given me. I sincerely wish Star Sea booming success and hope it becomes an immortal masterpiece of its generation!"
Grandpa Lu scrutinized the email he had written several times before carefully sending it back. He had never expected his actions to attract the official team's attention. It was a truly wonderful surprise. In his excitement, he immediately declined the offer of a writing fee.
He didn't care about that little bit of payment. His Lu Family Cafe had flourished during his ancestor's generation. Although it had declined considerably by his generation, he wasn't short of a writing fee. Compared with that, he valued the game's commercial potential more.
Even now, the game showed no intention whatsoever of creating an in-game shop. It seemed likely that they would use either a time-card subscription model or a buy-to-own version model!
What did that mean?
It meant enormous business opportunities for players!
With item-based monetization, RMB players only had to mindlessly throw money at the official team. Skilled players had little room to display their abilities. If the balance of the item shop was poorly designed, players would have no room to show their skills at all. But if it was like Storm's "Titan" and used a buy-to-own version model, then things would be completely different!
Everyone would stand on the same starting line. Players who invested more time and energy would therefore have greater advantages, making the game fairer. Skilled players would also have much more room to demonstrate their abilities!
And when those wealthy big shots who had money but no time wanted a better gaming experience, where would they throw their money when they couldn't throw it at the official team?
Naturally, they would throw it at skilled players like them!
After missing out on Storm's "Titan" in his lifetime, he had originally thought he would never have another chance to recreate his ancestor's glory. Yet, while still in his prime, he had encountered such a masterpiece—and an opportunity like this besides. If he failed this time, he would truly be letting down his family bloodline!
After all, his ancestor had been a man who could go fifty-fifty with the Demon King. His own gaming talent shouldn't be too far behind!
The more he thought about it, the more excited Grandpa Lu became. After taking a deep breath, he opened the information the official team had sent him and prepared to edit it carefully and write the article. For one thing, the official team thought highly of him, and he was being so cooperative. Perhaps they might give him some good things at a discount in the future. This was a rare backdoor, so he had to handle the task well.
For another, his hidden profession was indeed too conspicuous. People had the habit of fearing not scarcity but unfairness. His hidden profession might arouse the jealousy of certain people, and writing this article well could reduce some of the risks to himself.
Thus, he devoted himself to reading the information. The moment he finished, his whole body trembled. This game's profession system was truly enormous. If the game hadn't performed so impressively in its early stages, he might even have suspected that it could balance such a vast and complex profession system. The elf race alone had so many professions, and the information even stated that more races would be developed in the later stages!
His anticipation of what the game would become in its later stages immediately grew even stronger!
On the other end, Xi Ye felt slightly ashamed when he saw that the other party had even declined the writing fee. He had attributed his subjects' innate talents to a gift from the backstage system. Wasn't this scheme a little too underhanded?
Could I really be a black-hearted lord?
Hmm... This must merely be a temporary expedient forced by poverty. Once this lord becomes successful, I will definitely treat these simple and honest players well.
"Beep! Esteemed Lord Xi Ye, the several advanced job candidates you scheduled have confirmed their interview dates. Will you attend?"
The voice startled Xi Ye, who had been lost in thought. He quickly realized that it was probably a response to the emails he had received through the Talent Network, and hurriedly opened it.
He looked over the contents. The several advanced mentors recommended by the headhunter were all willing to meet him for interviews. Xi Ye's heart leaped. He stood up and rubbed his hands together, then instructed the intelligence system to keep a close eye on the elves' transformation progress before preparing to make a trip out alone.
Once these matters were settled, his first batch of basic combat power and his later plan for large-scale planetary development could finally be put on the agenda!
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