Betrayers and Interceptors: Gao Linzhi's Counterattack
Gao Linzhi nodded.
He then asked, "What happened to those with golden talent potential?"
"Those with golden talent are still undergoing trials, and this trial may take quite a while," Wuhu replied after a moment's thought.
"Alright then, let's log off and take a look at the gold issue."
"Strive to resolve this ahead of schedule."
"Okay, boss," Bored said happily.
He then immediately began making arrangements.
Before long, he brought three Advanced Prospecting, all of whom were level 35.
They were all extremely excited when they saw Gao Linzhi.
This is the top player on the overall leaderboard!
As gamers know, people often have a certain bias towards those who are at the top of the leaderboard.
Therefore, the three of them were very excited.
Two men and one woman.
They were all of average appearance.
I was so excited that I didn't know what to say.
Dragon Fruit also arrived.
As a fortune teller, Dragon Fruit can predict where the gold is.
"Sigh, I haven't been in a good mood lately." She didn't stand on ceremony and immediately found a seat after arriving, much to the surprise of the three prospectors.
This guy's a big shot too.
"What's wrong with it?" Gao Linzhi asked casually.
"I've gotten older again."
"Sigh, if only people didn't get old."
"It's gotten better?" Gao Linzhi examined the other person closely and found that there were indeed a few more gray hairs.
Generally speaking, when characters are made into Game Character, their aging process slows down, but their lifespan remains the same.
It's similar to a person turning into a bird.
This is clearly because the other person is a fortune teller. Although fortune telling can be substituted, it still contributes to the aging process.
Birds are blessed with the ability to reproduce and live normally for up to two years before they die.
It can be said that, like humans, gradually aging and becoming completely immobile in old age is not the norm in nature.
For example, an aging tiger can still fight a crocodile before it dies.
"If you don't want to grow old, you need to level up and learn skills. I remember there's Evergreen Skill '," he said after a moment of boredom.
"Really? Really?" the Dragon Fruit exclaimed excitedly.
"Of course, but they're quite expensive, and there's a very long questline involved."
Upon hearing about the questline, Gao Linzhi immediately thought of the Minimap navigation for obtaining materials during the event.
That's what's called a questline.
In fact, under normal circumstances, we rarely see formal tasks.
Because there are no official NPCs, things like changing jobs require you to find the relevant elders to learn the corresponding skills, and once you've learned them, you can change jobs.
Of course, this process requires system verification, which means paying a large amount of experience points.
"Boss, can you help me?" Dragon Fruit looked at Gao Linzhi expectantly.
"Judging from your performance this time." Gao Linzhi accept any attempts to act cute; for him, it's all about equal exchange.
It's impossible to take advantage of him.
Of course, he wouldn't let anyone suffer a loss.
The group then logged off.
South of Xu City.
On the highest mountain peak.
Several people appeared on the mountain.
They were brought up there directly using Gao Linzhi's Wind Element Magic.
As for being seen by tourists, it doesn't matter.
Anyway, even if I see it, I can't send it.
"Logically, the place with the most gold mines is Mount Oshan Island overseas, where there are several high-grade gold mines with reserves of several thousand tons, or even tens of thousands of tons."
"It's just that it's dominated by a few large companies."
"Unless you forcibly seize it or exchange it for something that grants Immortality, it will be very difficult to obtain shares," Bored said, proposing another goal.
Gao Linzhi knew about Mount Oshan Island.
This is the Treasure Island of this world, which has been under development for two or three hundred years and is still not fully developed.
Even as the proven reserves increase, the development costs remain very high.
Previously, there was no value in further development, but now there is.
After all, gold is recyclable and has a relatively low loss rate.
Much of gold is recycled and reused.
Dragon Fruit begins its divination.
He pulled out a poisonous snake.
"Venomous snakes are often used to Protection treasures."
"It has been associated with gold since ancient times."
At this moment, another strand of her hair turned white.
After consulting a divination master, she finally came to a conclusion.
"The gold vein is located at the foot of that southern mountain."
"There is a valley with a relatively low-grade gold mine."
She pointed to a spot a little to the south.
Gao Linzhi looked over.
He did recall a news story from Xu City in the past.
It's about the discovery of gold mines.
It turned out to be a scam.
Some people from southern cities said that a gold mine had been discovered there.
A gold mine investment company was established.
They privately raised a lot of shares, and many people lent them money...
In the end, of course, it all ended in a mess.
Gao Linzhi was not fooled; he had seen far too much in that other timeline.
Sure enough, after the people from the southern city had fled, news broke that. "There is indeed a gold mine here, but the cost of extracting the gold is at least 6,000 yuan."
Previously, gold only sold for 600 yuan per gram.
If you offer gold for 6,000 yuan per gram, who would buy it?
That's simply not enough to cover the costs.
That would be better than just spending money to buy ready-made gold.
Therefore, this is a scam.
However, some people did make money.
He had heard that the Xu Clan and they split the profits 70/30.
The money of the wealthy and powerful was returned to them, while the money was distributed to the middle and lower classes.
Therefore, people from southern cities were able to develop this area.
It's impossible to say that no one knows anything about the Xu family.
In each city's territory, mineral exploration is a basic operation.
But things are different now.
Even if you offer 10,000, no one will sell it to you now.
Therefore, the current cost of 6,000 yuan per gram is completely affordable.
Ultimately, the best approach for Gao Linzhi is to use a group of puppets to mine.
The puppet still possesses autonomy.
Those puppets were naturally the enemies he had transformed.
They can produce and maintain their own products, and they can manage five steamed buns per 100 kilometers.
Moreover, they strictly follow fixed procedures to do their work, so there is no issue of work enthusiasm or varying levels of compensation.
In other words, when they produce things, they can achieve self-circulation, similar to a perpetual motion machine.
Of course, it is not a complete perpetual motion machine.
It also requires external energy input.
It is similar to a perpetual motion machine.
After thinking about this, Gao Linzhi nodded.
He then led a few people to the valley to the south.
Sure enough, upon closer inspection, there was a hint of gold.
Of course, this is from Gao Linzhi's perspective.
The average person wouldn't be able to tell.
Meanwhile, the three prospectors also began to use their skills.
"There is gold here, not much, but enough to mine hundreds of tons."
"It just needs a little time."
"There should be even more gold if we go deeper."
"That's very good." Gao Linzhi nodded in approval.
"Okay, boss, let's get started right away."
"Very good, you can go and mine. We will provide you with the necessary manpower and benefits."
"Just let me know if you have any needs."
At that moment, one of the female prospectors had stars in her eyes.
She looked at Gao Linzhi and quickly said, "Boss, we don't need any reward. We're just grateful that you can protect us."
"Alright, alright, gratitude can't replace wages."
"We will give you all the compensation you are owed," Gao Linzhi waved his hand.
He understood one thing very well.
What's free is often the most expensive.
There will be people who are grateful, but it won't last.
Don't take other people's gratitude for granted.
People will soon change their minds.
Money is the only real thing.
Money is what sustains long-term relationships.
Stop talking nonsense.
The price is what it should be.
He will not treat these people unfairly.
Of course, these people shouldn't even think about betraying us.
Whoever betrays will become a perpetual motion machine.
Soon, these people began to work.
They mobilized one hundred puppets.
Bored, he started a gold mining company here, recruiting people and setting performance based on gold production.
Everything was done like a legitimate company.
Despite the company's many flaws, it's truly a professional when it comes to overproduction.
Fortunately, gold, a current product, has an unlimited market.
It can be said that the amount produced is directly proportional to the amount consumed.
In another time and space, this would be something every producer dreams of.
It has to be said.
These three prospectors were very clever.
They knew how much they could gain by working for the big boss.
Putting everything else aside, just look at that Xu Gou; he was originally a stand-in.
Now, everything is available.
What capabilities does the other party possess?
Isn't it just diligence plus loyalty?
They believed they could do it too.
Until this day.
Three prospectors are exploring deep inside the mine.
Suddenly, a voice rang in their ears.
"You all work so hard, isn't it all to get a higher level?"
"Join us, and you'll have more options."
"Who are you?"
"Don't ask who I am, I'll just say that your current treatment will be tripled."
"Three times?"
How can we trust you?
"Hehe, we can sign a contract, or we can give you what you want first."
The three of them exchanged glances.
They refused in unison:
"No, we have a contract with the big boss."
"Heh, they're a lone wolf, they won't care about you."
"Oh, what makes you say that? The big boss is treating us very well."
"Haha, don't be fooled by how much they give. Do you know how much money they actually get from that gold?"
"He could get 20 times the profit, but he only gives you this little bit. Think about it, is he even human?"
The three prospectors looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Is that so?"
"Of course that's how it is. He has Pay-to-Win Talent. You guys dig up all this gold for him, and he can easily buy rare items from the store and then make more than 20 times the profit, while he only gives you ordinary treatment."
"He only gave you so little money, and you still expect to be loyal to him? Isn't that ridiculous?" the mysterious voice provocatively said.
The female prospector said worriedly, "But he's very strong. We can't betray him; there are penalties in the contract."
"Haha, it's just a job change. If he punishes you, that would be evil."
"Do you still want to serve such evil people?"
"And don't forget, he has offended all the powerful families."
"He doesn't marry into powerful families; he possesses immense power and is unafraid of death. And what about you?"
Do you have that many Revival Stones?
"Do you really have that much power?"
"Besides, you'll receive even better treatment here."
"Of course, before you switch jobs, bring the gold you've unearthed with you, and we'll buy it back at three times the price. You deserve it."
Under such coercion and enticement, the three prospectors hesitated.
They also began to consider the pros and cons.
"This time we're only communicating with you remotely, but if next time we send someone to assassinate you, ask yourselves if you can withstand it?"
The three prospectors fell silent again.
At the same time.
The United Association posted a secret thread on the Archipelago forum.
"Hmph, if we use a two-pronged approach, let's see what he can do."
"Once he establishes power, he will have weaknesses."
"His idea of using modern technology and mystical skills to mine gold offline is impossible. We won't engage him in direct armed conflict, but we'll take him down through ordinary economic means."
"That's right, he doesn't actually have that much power; he's just a temporary obstacle for us."
"Yes, it's impossible for him to acquire resources offline."
"As long as we exert pressure from all sides, we can gradually reduce his advantages and force him to acquire resources only within the game itself."
"In that case, he will die slowly."
Gao Linzhi received more news.
He couldn't help but laugh when he heard that the three prospectors had run away.
"Hmph, betraying me?"
"They also fled with a large amount of gold."
"The contract clearly states that betrayal will turn you into a puppet."
"Changing jobs is not wrong, but you should say it out loud, instead of running away."
He's not a kind person.
Kind people can't survive.
He asked the Dragon Fruit to divine the location of the three people.
Then I went to deal with the matter.
A seaside city.
The air is fresh, the traffic is good, and there are many people.
Many ordinary people are still living peacefully in this city.
They knew nothing about the so-called Skyfall Game.
Still busy, working like oxen and horses, burdened with debt, toiling away.
At that moment, the three people were resting in a villa.
They did receive very high treatment.
They are in charge of mining at a nearby gold mine.
That was an underwater gold mine.
The villa is surrounded by security guards.
I just got back to rest.
The female prospector said somewhat nervously, "Won't that big shot come after us?"
"It can't be that serious. We're just small-time workers; they shouldn't care."
"But the contract states that if we betray him, we'll be turned into puppets."
"That's just to scare people. He's too busy to do it himself."
"Besides, we have private security guards protecting us."
Before the three people could finish speaking...
Gao Linzhi appeared before them.
It appears directly from the air.
The three of them were so frightened that they trembled.
Don't forget Gao Linzhi's stealth abilities.
With the added benefits of numerous talent skills, his stealth system is now almost identical to that of Empty 2086.
Gao Linzhi has now discovered the benefits of copying other people's talents and professional skills.
Use whichever set of skills you want.
You can simply switch the skill system over.
Just like now, if he openly attacks this city, it will cause a lot of trouble.
But his stealth approach had no effect whatsoever.
He couldn't be bothered to waste words with those three fools.
Give each person a Puppet Talisman and turn them into Prospecting Puppet.
"As expected, people's hearts are unreliable."
That female prospector used to admire me so much.
And now, with just three times the salary, they've poached her.
Of course, if it's just a job change, Gao Linzhi doesn't care.
The key issue is that they not only switched jobs behind my back, but also took a lot of gold with them – that's just courting disaster.
You should know that that gold was mined by Gao Linzhi's puppets.