A Merchant and the Economy, the Long Family's Reward!

Gao Linzhi sighed, then instructed the Dragon Fruit to begin reshaping the grayish-white cloud of energy.

According to Hai Zida's suggestion, this personality should be simple and reliable.

There is only one goal: to control the anomalies and protect my family.

Judging from the other person's memories, they still have love for their family.

"Now begin shaping it, and remember to be gentle with it," Gao Linzhi offered his final act of mercy.

After the Dragon Fruit manipulated the energy, the grayish-white cloud of gas quickly began to condense into a shadow.

It vaguely resembles a high school student.

The shadow appeared and began muttering to itself.

"Control it, control it! We can't let the iron be absorbed any more!"

"We must control it, we must control it."

"I want to protect my family."

I need to learn to take responsibility.

"This is my war."

As the shadow muttered, it soon moved to the ruins of the factory dormitory building and arrived at the square iron block.

After the figure appeared on the iron block, Gao Linzhi was surprised to discover, from afar, that pieces of pure iron had appeared around the iron block.

This scene was immediately spotted by the Long family's surveillance personnel.

They excitedly reported this to their patriarch Long Hezai:

"The iron quilt has been returned!"

"And it's no longer being absorbed!"

"This is wonderful, it's a miracle!"

"I never expected that this iron would actually come back!"

"This is simply a tremendous miracle!"

Long Hezai was extremely excited.

This was something they hadn't anticipated at all.

The others were equally shocked.

The news quickly spread across the forum.

Lin Qing and the others also learned of this news.

They couldn't help but feel frustrated.

Because they've actually thought of many methods these past two days.

This includes practices such as blood sacrifice.

However, it's truly frustrating that the other party has beaten us to it.

And at this time...

Long Hezai, the head of the Long family, summoned everyone together once again.

He said to everyone with a look of satisfaction:

"As expected, there are truly hidden talents among the players."

"Thank you so much for saving our Long family."

"We have prepared the appropriate compensation."

"Furthermore, we will be holding a grand gathering to thank everyone for their contributions."

He didn't slap anyone else in the face.

Instead, they thanked everyone else as well and gave them a reward.

That's where his Gao Ming.

Everyone nodded.

Gao Linzhi did not refuse the invitation.

After all, he also wanted to see what form the company and the family were currently in.

Will they hinder the arrival of the new era, or will they change themselves to adapt to it?

That evening.

Inside a Secret Room in the Long family compound.

"I really didn't expect that someone would be able to solve this problem." Long Hezai on the sofa, looking somewhat dejected.

He wasn't as excited as he was during the day.

Instead, he found that his family was far behind.

"Master, if we want to adapt to this new era, we must be ruthless," an elder said.

"Yes, it would be really difficult to do it the way it used to be," Long Hezai sighed.

"We need to make changes," another elder in the family chimed in.

"Our family used to be involved in heavy industry, but it was precisely because of heavy industry that we declined."

"Without war, heavy industry would certainly not be highly profitable."

"Although we are still alive, we have indeed failed. Successful families have all shifted towards information technology and lightweight products."

"It seems we're just barely clinging to life now."

"Did that guy really succeed?" someone else wondered.

"I've checked and confirmed it. That strange thing has indeed stopped expanding and is no longer absorbing iron," Long Hezai nodded.

"So what method did he use?"

"He naturally didn't say, and he wouldn't say."

"That's right, how could such technology be easily leaked? In that case, he could use this skill to live off the world."

"Who knows how many more uncontrollable anomalies will appear in the future."

The senior members of the Long family sighed.

What they considered a very difficult problem had been solved by the other party.

The scariest thing is that they still can't understand it.

"Master, I think this anomaly can be transformed into a defensive system."

"The premise is that we need to ask the other party how this anomaly was controlled, and whether that gray-white figure is the soul of a dead player," an elder said earnestly.

Long Hezai nodded.

"Okay, if we can remotely control this anomaly, given its ability to absorb iron elements anytime, anywhere, it can absorb anyone who steps in without permission immediately."

They quickly inquired about the relevant technical details from Gao Linzhi.

Gao Linzhi did not hide anything.

To reiterate, what he desires is a hundred flowers blooming in competition, ultimately yielding the fruit of Immortality.

Gao Linzhi explained his method.

To achieve this, one must have a Gao Ming spiritualist and immense power to act as a protector.

After hearing this, the Long family members were amazed.

Another person asked, "How long can this personality you've created last?"

"Yes, if the time is short, it's not very meaningful."

Gao Linzhi immediately laughed, "That depends on how much energy you're willing to provide it."

"Energy?"

"Yes, it provides a special, Mysterious Energy that is widely present in the Skyfall World."

"We didn't have this natively, but we gained it after the spacetime portal to the Skyfall World opened."

"As long as this energy can be provided, it will continue to operate."

"If we don't provide it, that won't do; it could turn into something even more terrifying and bizarre."

After listening, the Long family understood.

They said they needed to go back and discuss it.

It was still that Secret Room.

Long Hezai to the elders, "We should try to win him over personally."

"The rewards that are due must be given."

"We must bring him to our home."

"These past few days, everyone should take a look around and see if there are any other high-quality women left to marry."

"We need a woman who is emotionally stable and will never hit or curse anyone in her life; we can't afford to give her a bad impression."

"Yes, Shindo is indeed impressive." The others had to admit this as well.

They agreed that they would give each other fame and money, and whatever the other wanted, they would give them.

It has to be said that this Long family, even though they're a fake, still manages to do the most basic things properly.

"But right now, many families outside are definitely trying to win them over, so the rewards we can offer are limited."

"Yes, everyone would be tempted by a high reward, and we don't have an advantage in that regard."

The higher-ups in the Long family were all very frustrated.

Once upon a time, they were influential heavy industry giants.

But for some reason, this big shot's identity disappeared.

Even now, the Long family still owes money to many people.

Only at this moment, at this Long Hezai have no choice but to persevere.

He would certainly not abandon those who have served their purpose; under the current circumstances, it would be utterly foolish of him to choose to do so.

After all, there will definitely be other strange occurrences in the future.

Now that you've killed the strange doctor, what will you do if strange things appear again?

They are not Cao Cao, Cao Cao could ignore doctors and kill them outright.

Day three.

The Long family invited Gao Linzhi to a gathering.

The purpose of this gathering was to dispel fear and to praise Gao Linzhi and others for their contributions.

Gao Linzhi thought about it for a moment, and then naturally went over.

He wanted to meet more people from prominent and wealthy families, especially the long-established ones.

At the gathering, many people came and went, but there wasn't much clinking of glasses. Most of the attendees were in small groups of two or three, along with the upper echelons of the Long family.

At this very moment.

Inside a magnificent, golden hall, a banquet with light music and graceful dancing was underway.

The foyer is high, with crystal chandeliers cascading down like a frozen downpour.

The floor is made of marble mosaic, and every step you take echoes through it.

The air was filled with the spiciness of cigars and the sweetness of perfume, the two scents intertwining in the crystal light, creating an almost dizzying allure.

As soon as Gao Linzhi walked in, everyone's eyes immediately turned to him.

"It's him, it's him, it's definitely him!"

"The savior of the Long family!"

"This guy can control the supernatural, it's unbelievable!"

The attendees murmured amongst themselves.

In the center of the hall stood a bar counter made of crystal and black steel.

A female bartender, dressed in a dark-patterned suit, deftly twirls silver utensils in her white jade hands.

She blended champagne and cognac into a golden swirl.

A gilded wine cabinet and velvet sofas surround the bar.

On the sofa, these scions of wealthy families leaned back or slung over their shoulders, twirling crystal glasses between their fingers.

The liquid in the glass refracted a dark red light under the lamp, like a silent hunt.

The female bartender looked at Gao Linzhi and deliberately mixed several drinks for him, then had the waiter bring them over.

Gao Linzhi casually picked up a martini.

At that moment, a beautiful young woman from the Long family walked over and warmly invited him to dance.

The dance floor was made of black velvet, and stepping on it felt like sinking into a swamp of extravagance.

The band played tango, and the smoke from velvet and cigars swirled in the crystal light, creating fleeting glimpses.

What a decadent and extravagant place!

Gao Linzhi but think about it.

Suddenly someone spoke up, "Everyone, please be quiet. Now, please welcome Mr. Long Hezai, the head of the Long family, to say a few words to us."

Gao Linzhi looked up.

On a high platform in the hall, Long Hezai, the head of the Long family, clapped his hands and said:

"Everyone, please be quiet."

"This time, the crisis that our Long family encountered was successfully resolved, all thanks to this gentleman."

"Please come forward, Mr. Xinteng, to accept our gratitude and reward!"

Gao Linzhi naturally went up to him.

"This is a Rare Tier Skill Stone; we should give it to him now."

"It can directly upgrade any skill by one level, from beginner to intermediate, intermediate to advanced, and the highest Expert Level."

"And this Talent Stone can also upgrade an existing talent by one level."

"Of course, this talent cannot be above the Gold Tier."

Upon hearing this, Gao Linzhi was overjoyed; he had never heard of such Talent Stone.

Indeed, the world is vast and full of wonders.

This is naturally very beneficial to his vampiric talent.

As he spoke, Long Hezai handed an open box to Gao Linzhi with both hands.

Gao Linzhi immediately noticed two glittering golden stones lying inside.

[Skill Enhancement Stone: Upgrades any skill by one tier.]

[Talent Enhancement Stone: Increases any skill below the gold level by one tier]

Simple and straightforward.

That's wonderful.

Gao Linzhi, after obtaining these items.

He didn't waste any time or feel embarrassed; instead, he immediately upgraded one of his mental-based skills.

And this mental skill is naturally the Appraisal Skill.

It can identify all sorts of strange objects, and even some people's hearts.

Just then...

Suddenly someone said, "Since you were able to resolve this anomaly, it shows you are very powerful. Why don't you apply to join the United Association?"

"I believe the United Association will definitely need your assistance."

"In the future, we will need to build a robust defense system; this is no longer an era of fighting alone."

Gao Linzhi looked at the other person, and then smiled.

And who are you?

"I am the vice president of the United Association in charge of external liaison. My surname is Yang, and my name is Yang Wenyuan."

"Sir, please join us. Let's work together for humanity and to protect humanity."

Gao Linzhi's teammates also laughed.

"I apologize, but I am a hermit, a recluse from the Peach Blossom Spring."

"I don't want to join these messy organizations."

"Are you really not going to reconsider?" Yang Wenyuan urged.

"Well, I never want to join any organization. I'll just pay you if you need anything."

Gao Linzhi will not join.

After joining, you will face various rules and restrictions; however, the Skyfall Game will be an endless, indefinite story.

At this moment, Long Hezai quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, saying, "Sir, since Mr. Xinteng has this idea, let's not force him."

"Alright, all I want to say now is that going it alone won't end well. This world is complicated." The member of the United Association shook his head and turned to leave.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became rather awkward.

Gao Linzhi also smiled.

These old guys are all very shrewd.

They just want to get their fighting power for free.

That's ridiculous.

Let's produce a treasure like Long Hezai first.

At this moment, Long Hezai shouted again, "Let's applaud this hero!"

At Long Hezai's command, everyone applauded.

Many people didn't know what was going on; they just came to freeload.

Gao Linzhi to the crowd.

"Let's ask the hero to say a few words."

Gao Linzhi wasn't intimidated. "Let me tell you, even the supernatural have humanity."

"This time, luckily, the anomaly didn't deplete too many reserves."

"Everyone should be vigilant and avoid going out unnecessarily."

"While it may be comfortable to work outside, one must always be vigilant."

Long Hezai nodded. "Thank you for your heartfelt words, Mr. Xinteng. They are more valuable than gold."

At this point, someone asked, "If this strange entity is sealed here, when will we be able to completely eliminate it and prevent future troubles?"

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

Gao Linzhi also shook his head. "There is no way to completely eliminate it. Remember, strange rules can only be suppressed, not broken."