The Banquet for Civilians and Tycoons: A Large-Scale Influx

This intuition fueled even greater hopes in Zhang Mingzhen's heart.

Perhaps, as depicted in novels, games can truly mirror reality?

Will in-game power-ups appear in real life?

In that case, is it possible for his body to return to normal, and for his parents to actually be resurrected in the new form?

With this in mind, he began to browse the current tasks.

The task requirements have been met.

He has already killed a significant number of rats, exceeding the mission requirements.

But then he began to wonder: would the reward be even greater if he submitted more items than required?

But how much constitutes "excessive"?

This is not explicitly stated, but it can be used as a reference.

After thinking about it, he decided to set his target at five hundred for the time being.

While we're at it, let's see if we can encounter one or two more monsters that drop loot.

After all, the drop rate for this equipment is indeed too low.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Mingzhen turned and headed deeper into the mountains.

At the same time.

On the other side of the desolate mountains, a five-man squad was cautiously advancing.

The team composition is very solid: two Shield Guards, one Priest, one mage, and one archer.

The mage, known as "Silent Black Sheep," walked around flipping through the skill descriptions, and couldn't help but complain, "This game's skill system is far too simplistic."

"Each profession starts with only one Basic Skills, and you can't even upgrade it by adding points."

Even if I take all six points of my initial intelligence and add skill bonuses, the damage is only a dozen points.

"A mage is supposed to be a cannon emplacement, yet this is so shabby."

"Big Head, we need you to hold on a little longer this time and buy us enough time to produce results."

The Shield Guard, nicknamed "Datou Datou," replied calmly, "I'll try my best."

"We haven't officially engaged in combat yet, so we don't know just how strong these monsters' attacks are."

"I only have one 'Shield Guard' ability, which can temporarily double my defense."

"When the time comes, 'Qingtian' and I will take turns holding off the enemy while you seize the openings to attack."

"'Doll,' remember to take good care of our health bars."

The Priest, nicknamed "Qingtian Wawa," looked somewhat uneasy and said, "I only have one Spring Wind skill that can heal, so please don't be too reckless."

"This game doesn't even have a way to recharge, and I can't even afford potions to restore mana."

Yes, Gao Linzhi deliberately did not set up a recharge option.

After all, his goal wasn't money.

Rather, it is the Source Energy.

The absence of a payment option is necessary to ensure that the labor value of ordinary people is not depreciated.

Rich kids can only buy equipment offline and hire ordinary players.

Gao Linzhi to help the poor.

She's not some saint.

In his view, however, the majority of ordinary people are more likely to produce outstanding individuals.

The actions of these people could potentially alter the course of the Earth, just like Zhang Mingzhen did, thereby allowing him to seize more Source Energy.

Therefore, he deliberately set up certain elements to achieve the secondary distribution of wealth.

And these intentions are clearly not yet understood by many people.

All they do is complain about the low drop rate of equipment and how few items they get.

"What if we run out of magic power? And I heard the monsters are rats... I... I'm actually terrified of rats." The archer "Marksman Houyi" chimed in, "This game is so realistic."

"I heard that some people have already been bitten by the monster and are traumatized by it."

"If a swarm of rats attacked me... I might have nightmares too."

"Oh my god, stop talking! It's giving me goosebumps!"

"Yeah, it seems Shen He is dead. They didn't even censor the blood, that's too open!"

"It's unbelievable. I never imagined that such an online game could exist."

"Yeah, it doesn't feel like our own technology, it's more like alien technology."

"Whatever, this game looks like it has unlimited potential for making money, let's make a killing."

Several Fixed Team players, who had been gaming partners for many years, keenly sensed the business opportunity.

This kind of game is too easy to attract big shots to play.

In the past, even a lowly Legend 2, Conquer Online, would attract tens of millions of yuan in investment.

The current state of "God's Domain" is so realistic and the battles so detailed that even spending billions or tens of billions wouldn't seem like an exaggeration.

After all, the rich have so much money they don't know what to do with it.

In reality, one cannot experience transcendence. In this almost realistic place, how much would one have to spend to achieve transcendence?

As they were thinking, suddenly:

"Watch out! There's movement!"

Suddenly, "Qingtian" let out a low shout, and everyone saw the grass rustle, revealing a grayish rat's head.

Before the two Shield Guards could fully react, a second, a third... rat heads kept popping up one after another.

In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen Striped Mouse had gathered together and were pressing towards the team.

"Maintain formation! 'Qingtian,' hold on with me! The rest of you retreat gradually, counterattacking as you go, and concentrate your firepower to take out the one in the front first!"

As "Datou Datou" raised his shield to meet the attack, he quickly issued commands.

The next second, a series of damage numbers appeared above his head.

"Qingtian Wawa" reacted quickly, casting a "Spring Wind" spell in time, and the +60 green number pulled "Datou Datou" back from the brink of death.

But before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, the rat swarm had already turned its attention to another Shield Guard, "Qingtian".

"Qingtian's" health also dropped rapidly, and the Priest cast a healing spell again at almost the fastest speed he had ever used.

Only players who have played VR games for a long time can do this.

Only then can you get a few steps ahead of others and enter this place to grind monsters.

Keep in mind, they don't have Zhang Mingzhen codes; they rely entirely on skill and basic attributes to win!

Then, a barrage of attacks followed, once again engulfing "Datou Datou".

As expected, he failed miserably.

After losing a Shield Guard, the team's defenses began to crumble, and the Striped Mouse swarm took advantage of the situation to pounce.

In no time at all, the entire squad was wiped out.

Similar scenes are playing out continuously in every corner of the desolate mountains.

These people never imagined that the God's Domain Realm would be so difficult.

This was precisely what Gao Linzhi had deliberately set up.

If it's not difficult, then how can the value of labor be demonstrated?

Ordinary people, as long as they are willing to work hard and endure, can develop their skills and earn the value of their labor from the wealthy.

Another team has appeared.

"Keep the formation tight, don't scatter!"

"Team leaders, please maintain your team's formation!"

A leading Shield Guard of the "Army Third Regiment Serve the Country" is giving orders loudly.

This is a team of at least fifty people.

They moved with a strong sense of discipline, clearly indicating that they came from a highly organized group.

They are entering this world in a collaborative manner.

Inside the tent, an assassin player nicknamed "Army Third Regiment Non-European" hesitated before saying, "Commander, our entire team is pinned on this mission."

"If the experience is shared, how much will each person have left?"

"What if our efficiency isn't as good as other groups..."

After a moment's thought, the Army Third Regiment Serve the Country, decided, "The total number of troops deployed now is still too small."

"If we want to uncover the deeper secrets of this game as soon as possible, we must speed things up."

"The progress of other battalions is unclear, but I must reach level 10 today."

He glanced at the crowd and said coldly, "Remember this, everyone."

"This is not entertainment, it's a mission!"

"We must complete the exploration mission assigned by our superiors."

"Yes, Battalion Commander!" the men replied solemnly.

At the same time.

The official forum for "The Oracle" is buzzing with excitement.

The screen was filled with posts, almost all of which condemned the unreasonable design of the task:

"Is this difficulty setting for real?"

"A beginner's quest requires me to learn how to do accounting?"

"Isn't this nonsense?"

"The official team needs to explain: what's the logic behind having to defeat hundreds of monsters for just ten materials?"

"How should I team up for beginner quests? Looking for a guide!"

"We've been wiped out for the third time; our morale is completely shattered."

"Seeking guidance from experienced players who have successfully completed the game."

"This game is a total rip-off. Even a dog wouldn't play it. Go back to my Candy Crush, watch my videos, and read my novels. Isn't that better?"

However, many more people quietly entered the game.

For the first time, many large real-world corporations have changed their strategic direction.

They are also recruiting soldiers in the game "God's Domain".

This was unimaginable before.

Large corporations organize people to play games?

Isn't this neglecting one's proper duties?

"Chengyi Group all players to overcome the beginner's challenges together!"

Fangyuan Group is urgently hiring for positions including Shield Guard, DPS, and Healer, with a monthly salary of 5,000 RMB. The more positions available, the better!

"Youde International is hiring top-tier gamers with a monthly salary of 150,000 RMB. Stock options and management privileges are offered!"

These developments indicate that other factions have also realized that this game is extraordinary.

After all, they have information channels in various organizations.

They already knew that the game had attracted a large influx of official teams.

This indicates that there's something extraordinary behind the game.

Among the numerous posts, one titled "Verified by the higher authorities: Currently verified game mechanics and early game strategies" consistently topped the popularity charts.

The content has been officially tested and compiled by the higher authorities, and key information such as the recommended number of people to hunt the Spotted Rat, the best team configuration, monster attack data, and experience points have been released free of charge.

This information is naturally intended to help Ordinary Player grow quickly and uncover more intelligence.

They dared not target Gao Linzhi offline, so they turned their attention online.

Seeing these posts, more and more players are realizing that without teamwork, it's almost impossible to complete the initial tasks.

Deep in the mountains, Zhang Mingzhen was traveling alone.

We encountered some scattered Spotted Rat along the way, which we easily eliminated.

Through the built-in network of the gaming headset, he was also pushed the verified strategy post within the game.

"It seems the enemy has already started moving... I can't lag behind."

"As expected, this game is not from Earth."

"It's definitely an alien product."

"Others may not know, but I myself am a time traveler. If I can travel through time, why can't aliens come?"

As he thought this, he swung his staff.

To conserve Mana, use physical attacks to fight lone monsters, and only use area-of-effect spells when the monsters have gathered to a certain size.

On the statistics screen, the number of Spotted Rat hunted has reached 369, and the character level has also risen to level 8.

[Chongxing (Priest): Level 8]

[Constitution: 220]

[Strength: 94]

[Agility: 181]

[Intelligence: 178]

[Spirit: 272]

[Physical Defense: 2200]

[Magic Defense: 2720]

[Healing Ability: 3510]

[Experience Points: 125/2500]

The continued fighting brought an additional reward: a "Mouse Tooth Earring" fell into his inventory.

[Mouse Tooth Earring (White): Spirit +10]

[Equipment Requirements: Level 4]

"It's better than nothing. At this stage, most people probably don't even own a single piece of white-grade equipment."

"Including this one, only two items dropped. This is a total rip-off."

That's what he was thinking.

Suddenly another post popped up:

"Dachang Group is buying beginner's gear at a high price, 150,000 yuan per set!"

"150,000? That's insane!"

"Yeah, this equipment will only last a few days at most," he muttered to himself, shaking his head.

But his men did not stop.

"After clearing out another hundred or so, I'll return to the village to complete the task and take a closer look at the forum's activity."

By this time, the mainstream player base had gradually figured out the pattern: forming a team of about forty people was the most reliable way to handle this task.

This team has far exceeded the organizational capabilities of ordinary individuals.

Only veteran players with Fixed Team and many years of online gaming experience can do this.

Newcomers who have just joined are destined to have no way to succeed.

At the same time.

Of course, some people are not satisfied with the basic rewards.

These are mostly the controllers of conglomerates, core members of large organizations, and so on.

This is essentially equivalent to the Company Executive Players that Gao Linzhi encountered in the Skyfall Game.

However, they don't have that much power on Earth, and they certainly can't kill and plunder at will.

In this world, they can only rely on money to establish their command authority.

They often command multiple team members to withstand attacks, and then they themselves deliver the final blow, in order to efficiently collect the items needed for the mission.

It's equivalent to multiple people supporting one person.

This game is played on a single account per player, with no alternate accounts available for assistance.

If they want to do this, they have to pay to hire Ordinary Player.

This has created new job opportunities for many ordinary people.

These tycoons have spent their wealth and funds on luxury goods, luxury cars, and villas, and have not created many jobs at all.

But their game is different; one person needs hundreds or even thousands of players to serve them.

This is because Gao Linzhi set the drop rate to be very low, which requires a large number of people to farm materials and submit tasks for them.

In this way, it didn't take long for employers who were willing to spend a lot of money to submit their tasks and receive the generous rewards for being the first to complete the beginner village tasks.

Having tasted success, the leaders of various factions began to recruit extensively on the forum.

"The Daji Dali Guild is recruiting combatants of all classes. Generous compensation is offered. Interested parties please contact us privately for details."

"Professional Gold Farming Team, sincerely inviting employers to cooperate, payment based on the number of monsters killed."

"As long as you have sufficient funds, we will accompany you throughout the entire process and guarantee your satisfaction! Those interested, please join the group for further discussion..."

Professional game boosting services, various online game studios, and individual player teams have naturally emerged.

They had long recognized the game's potential for profit.

A real-life scenario, extraordinary power—a physically weak body suddenly becomes healthy.

Many elderly millionaires, who were previously confined to their beds and barely surviving, can now enter a new world with just a gaming pod and a helmet.

In addition, game time is longer than real time.

Playing the game for 8 hours only takes 1 hour in real life.

This was Gao Linzhi using the game's core code to accelerate his thinking.

The perception of time is relative.

When you think faster and act faster, time naturally seems to lengthen for you.

With the power of cash, these employers can naturally complete the beginner tasks in a very short time and quickly level up.

They will quickly widen the gap with Ordinary Player, and it will be a snowballing gap.

Gao Linzhi said he didn't care about this.

They were just pawns.

If it could bring him Source Energy, Gao Linzhi mind improving things for them in reality.

Just like Zhang Mingzhen.

Restoring his legs is actually a very simple matter.

But you have to keep the other person hanging.

The monotonous monster-hunting finally came to an end. Zhang Mingzhen had collected five hundred Spotted Rat tails and was preparing to return to the village.

Just then, a gray shadow, resembling a weasel, darted through the bushes ahead.

"At least we don't have to keep focusing on the Spotted Rat anymore."

"If there's no other living creature in this desolate mountain range, we might as well rename it Spotted Rat Ridge." He looked up and saw the data appear:

[Lightning Weasel (Level 5): 500 HP]

[Spell Attack 55-65]

[Physical Defense 80]

[Magic Defense 90]

[Skill: Thunderbolt Flash, consecutive hits can stack up to three layers of damage]

With Magic Defense of up to three thousand, Zhang Mingzhen was almost immune to magic damage.

Therefore, he easily dealt with the Lightning Weasel.

Unfortunately, because the monster's level was lower than his own, he gained very little experience.