NPCs in God's Domain, Gao Linzhi's Breakout

The costumes and equipment in the game can be selected individually.

Fashion has a special kind of glamour; it's meant for showing off.

However, it will not obscure the equipment's attributes.

The equipment generally lacks any special brilliance and is mostly plain and unadorned.

The fashion styles are much more diverse.

Zhang Mingzhen even saw a green hat that made birdsong.

There are some people who enjoy being cuckolded; you have to admit that.

Some people have very unique tastes.

Meanwhile, the pharmacy now offers higher-level potions that can enhance critical hits, Combo, and even Enhanced Healing effects.

Of course, the price is also very attractive.

The main feature is a currency recycling system.

Zhang Mingzhen was naturally unaware that maintaining the scarcity of game currency was a fundamental principle in Gao Linzhi's game design.

Those who play games and those who make games have different motivations.

Gamers wish they had a hacked version right in front of them, with everything they wanted.

Game developers need to consider long-term profit generation, keeping players online longer, and increasing player engagement.

This is also the main reason why the game is criticized.

Gao Linzhi would never make that mistake.

To play this game, you only need to log in for a fixed 4 hours each day; there are no extra benefits for playing longer.

Of course, in the game it's 32 hours, which is enough time for hardcore gamers to have their fill.

If game currency becomes too common and can be easily obtained through repeated grinding, it reduces the value of labor.

What he wants is humanity on Earth, and everyone needs to rise to power in the game.

Give him the power to disrupt the very foundations of the Earth.

In the original world of Earth, the strong preyed on the weak, the strong humiliated the weak, and the weak could only hover on the brink of being killed.

The value of their labor was low; they could only earn a small amount of rice per hour, and they had to be obsequious, even toasting their superiors.

Now, they have a permanent way out.

The God's Domain Game can provide a place for those working at the bottom of society to always earn money by working time.

Their confidence stems from the basic daily tasks they perform and the guaranteed drop rate of equipment from monsters.

Some might ask, what if nobody else plays this game?

How is that possible?

Those wealthy old folks, if they want to live a few more years, will inevitably have to play this game.

Gao Linzhi used one ten-thousandth of his energy gain to slightly alter the player's body.

Of course, it's not a free-for-all. Whoever has more influence and strength in the game will get a larger share.

Of course, such gains won't grant them superhuman powers.

Gao Linzhi to be the only one who can act according to the law on Earth, and he will not give anyone the opportunity to discover the truth or surpass him.

He has some affection for the Earth, but not much.

At least the Earth didn't hunt him down or put him in any life-threatening danger.

This is something that is fundamentally different from the Blue Star world.

Therefore, he will give the Earth a little benefit, but not excessively.

At this moment, Zhang Mingzhen chose to stockpile a set of mana potions.

As for critical strike and Combo potions, he didn't buy them because the increase was negligible.

He didn't have much money.

Priest are not a class that excels at burst damage; their critical hit rate and Combo rate are inherently low.

There was another thing he found he needed to pay attention to.

In Shuangyue Town, caravans travel between the town and several neighboring trading posts, seemingly profiting from the price difference.

He had a vague feeling that this was not a simple game.

In other words, the supplies don't seem to be a set of data that is directly refreshed.

On the contrary, much like in reality, things require production, trade, and communication to acquire.

In this way, players can also take on "business quests" to earn money.

This could partially solve the problem of players lacking in-game currency.

He just didn't know how much he would gain from this trip.

After he had finished his investigation, Zhang Mingzhen turned around and went to find the mayor of Shuangyue Town.

Town center square.

A man with a sign above his head that read "Zhen Tianyin, Mayor of Shuangyue Town" stood there.

Seeing this, he realized it really was a game.

Which town mayor is actually standing on the street serving the people?

Which one isn't in the office?

"Hello, Mayor, I am an adventurer from Mingyue Village. This is my travel permit," Zhang Mingzhen introduced himself.

Zhen Tianyin pondered for a moment, "Mingyue Village... I remember your village."

"Weren't you caravans here to restock? Where are the cargo teams?"

Zhang Mingzhen replied, "I did not come with a caravan."

"The Teleportation Array connecting Mingyue Village to this place has been repaired, and I arrived here using the Teleportation Array."

Zhen Tianyin looked surprised. "You obtained the Skyride Crystal?"

"Amazing!"

"That's not something an ordinary person can obtain; you must have sacrificed many of your comrades."

"Not bad, I completed the mission all by myself," Zhang Mingzhen said to himself, feeling a little smug.

Zhen Tianyin was utterly shocked upon hearing this.

He said in disbelief:

Are you alone?

"Did he cheat?"

"Relying on your normal strength alone, this is absolutely impossible!"

Zhang Mingzhen was speechless.

He could only mutter, "Xiao Kai isn't Kai."

"Not turning it off doesn't mean you're cheating."

"It's all due to my own abilities."

In an instant, all the NPCs in the square burst into laughter, filling the air with a joyful atmosphere.

Zhang Mingzhen never expected that this NPC would be so intelligent.

The other party even knows the concept of cheating.

He was completely humiliated now.

"Fine, whether you're cheating or not is none of my business," the mayor then said. "In that case, you're not an ordinary adventurer."

"I have a tricky matter to attend to, and I wonder if I could entrust it to you?"

The mission has finally arrived.

Zhang Mingzhen quickly nodded and said, "I will do my best."

That's right.

"North of Shuangyue Town lies a Ruins Ridge, perpetually shrouded in poisonous miasma, where monsters frequently appear, causing numerous deaths and injuries to passing caravans."

"I've heard recently that the monster's activity there has become increasingly frequent. I sent a squad of soldiers to investigate, but they haven't returned yet."

"I hope you can go and investigate. If you can find the missing reconnaissance team members, that would be even better," the mayor said methodically.

At this point, he became like an NPC (player versus player).

System prompt:

"Will you accept Mayor Zhen Tianyin's commission?"

"Task Rewards: 2,000 experience points, 50 Silver Coins"

They actually offered fifty Silver Coins as a reward?

He was immediately startled.

Keep in mind that only 55 pieces of Black Iron Equipment were auctioned off.

As expected, arriving at a higher-level map early meant more currency.

"Accept."

May you return safely.

"I have a suit of armor here that might be of assistance to you."

System notification: "You have obtained a suit of armor."

[Guardian Armor (Basic)]

[Constitution +30]

[Physical Defense +300]

[Magic Defense +300]

[Equipment Requirements: Heavy Armor Class, Level 11]

Are you just incredibly lucky?

Zhang Mingzhen thought to himself: I'm a Priest, and you're giving me a physical damage class with high level requirements.

The town mayor seemed to see through Zhang Mingzhen's thoughts and said directly, "You're the fool. This is for your teammates."

"To defeat this monster without using cheats, you absolutely need to team up."

"You cheated and didn't lead the team, so who can you blame?"

Zhang Mingzhen was speechless.

He discovered that this NPC was incredibly intelligent.

He had no choice but to wait until a large number of players arrived in Shuangyue Town before he could sell them.

They can't even sell them at auction now.

Level 11 is a level that very few people can reach.

Moreover, it's a blank slate, so there's no value in stockpiling it in advance.

After bidding farewell to Mayor Zhen Tianyin, he used the town's Teleportation Array to travel directly to Ruins Ridge.

This place feels like a secluded, otherworldly realm.

The trees are towering and densely packed.

As soon as he stepped into the ruins, his vision suddenly became blurry.

Sunlight could barely penetrate the branches and leaves, and the soil beneath our feet was damp, faintly reeking of blood.

Zhang Mingzhen noticed some dark red stains on a tree trunk beside a path. They must have been left recently, and he guessed they were left by the advance reconnaissance team.

Just as they were inspecting it, a rustling sound suddenly rang out.

It seemed as if countless things were approaching in droves.

He looked up toward the direction from which the sound came.

A dark mass of spiders surged in like a tide.

Each one is the size of a palm, with dark green round spots on its back.

[Vicious Wolf Spider (Level 10)]

[HP: 500]

[Strength: 128]

[Physical Defense: 324]

[Magic Defense: 200]

[Skill: Venom - Attacks inflict poison damage, dealing physical damage equal to 20% of attack power per second.]

Zhang Mingzhen immediately cast "Ling Yue" under the giant spider, instantly creating an attack area five zhang in diameter.

The continuously surging spiritual energy inflicts dense damage on targets within its range.

He fought as he retreated, and it took him about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea to finally clear out the group of spiders.

Fortunately, he never let them get close.

If one were surrounded by such a large number of venomous spiders, even a minor scratch would be quite troublesome if they accumulated.

Of all those monsters, only a simple Coarse Cloth shirt dropped in the end.

After changing his clothes, Zhang Mingzhen continued on his way. Once inside the forest, fog appeared.

Suddenly, he noticed a faint number of health points floating around his body.

"-1" "-2"...

"The damage is minor."

"It seems the fog in this forest has a corrosive effect; the soldiers who entered this area earlier are unlikely to survive."

Ahead lay a collapsed ruin, resembling the remains of an altar or an ancient temple.

Four towering stone pillars stood around the building, their shafts wrapped in dark green Vine.

"Gah--Gah--I'm your dad..."

Looking up, he saw several crows perched atop the pillar, their blood-red eyes fixed on him.

Their voices, to human ears, seem to be mocking.

The next second, Zhang Mingzhen's ankle was suddenly wrapped tightly around something.

A powerful, brute force suddenly pulled him to the ground—and before he knew it, a dark cave had opened up beneath his feet!

In the instant of rapid descent, Zhang Mingzhen reacted quickly.

He swung a "Ling Yue" backward, slamming it down at his own feet.

The pulling sensation vanished abruptly, leaving only a broken Vine lying beside him.

Zhang Mingzhen jumped out of the cave.

"So these Vine are all living things... were they the ones that attacked the soldiers?"

After regaining his balance, he continued forward, passing through the ruins, and soon arrived at a stone gate.

The door was carved with reliefs of ferocious beasts in the shape of apes and wolves.

He pulled a lever on the side of the door.

The heavy stone door suddenly rose up, and after he slipped inside, it quickly fell back down, completely blocking his escape route.

A solitary stone platform appeared before them.

Opposite is another set of stone steps, and across from it lies a deep, bottomless valley.

Only a giant vine, as thick as three zhang (approximately 10 meters), spans the two banks, connecting the two stone platforms.

Zhang Mingzhen leaped onto the Vine and ran quickly towards the opposite bank.

"If he were to slip and fall, he would likely die."

"This design is truly cruel to those who are afraid of heights."

"It seems this is not a task that Ordinary Player can complete."

"The missions in this game all seem to be like this, unlike ordinary games that cater to Ordinary Player."

He walked straight across, and after reaching the stone steps on the other side, a stone path appeared ahead, with a figure lying faintly on it.

Zhang Mingzhen was about to step forward to investigate, a sharp cry suddenly rang out from the bushes!

More than thirty monkeys swooped down from the tall trees on both sides.

Those were "Polluted Ape".

Unlike the monsters in the open world, they only have their names floating above their heads, without any attribute information displayed.

The troop of apes, baring their teeth and claws, pounced.

Zhang Mingzhen retreated, raising his hand to launch a "Spirit Strike" as a probe.

They are clearly just like the silly Lucky, completely lacking in intelligence, and simply follow along.

He lured dozens of monkeys to one spot and wiped them all out with a few area-of-effect attacks.

Just as he was about to turn to the figure on the ground, a deafening roar descended from above.

A giant ape, several meters tall, landed with a thud, roaring, "Hey, another stranger has broken in!"

"The food is here!"

"Extra meal today!"

Zhang Mingzhen was speechless.

The moment the ape landed, it pounced on Zhang Mingzhen.

With a single swipe of its claws, it dealt him a staggering 389 damage.

Given Zhang Mingzhen's current defensive stats, it's remarkable that he can still deal such damage.

This demonstrates the terrifying nature of this leader's attacks.

The leader leaped with lightning speed, making it difficult for Zhang Mingzhen to aim at his vital points.

Fortunately, Zhang Mingzhen's cheat code was just too powerful.

After the giant ape dodged several of his attacks, Zhang Mingzhen patiently engaged in a prolonged battle.

With its superior attributes and abnormal healing ability, after about five minutes, the ape finally let out a frustrated howl and collapsed to the ground.

"This defeat was not a fault of our fighting spirit!"

The monkey's words sent a chill down Zhang Mingzhen.

It seems these NPC enemies are indeed highly intelligent.

Meanwhile, Ordinary Player were also gossiping behind his back, wondering if he was a shill in the game, or if he was cheating...

This is only human nature.

My experience points immediately surged by 3000, and my Silver Coins increased by 55.

A "Morningstar Cloth Cap (Mysterious Iron)" dropped down.

The system notification then sounded, "Congratulations, player, you have reached level 12!"

[Morningstar Cloth Cap (Black Iron)]

[Spirit +50]

[Intelligence +55]

[Divine Concealment: Increases maximum mana by 10%]

[Equipment Requirements: Cloth Armor (Magic), Level 13]

[Chongxing (Priest) Level 12]

[Constitution 470]

[Strength 148]

[Agility 333]

[Intelligence 331]

[Spirit 351]

[Physical Defense 4700]

[Magic Defense 3510]

[Healing Ability 4893]

[Experience Bar: 222/]

Zhang Mingzhen never expected that the leader would give such a generous amount of experience, and even throw in a hat that would increase his Mana.

The First kill is definitely satisfying.

It's guaranteed to drop equipment.

Zhang Mingzhen noticed that the experience gained from clearing out the monkeys was more than twice as much as that from dealing with wild monsters outside.

He temporarily stored his surplus skill points.

He anticipates that he will learn a new skill when he reaches level 15.

Currently, the damage dealt by "Ling Yue" combined with "Spirit Strike" is sufficient.

After all, he's a player who's practically cheating.

Gao Linzhi himself is the most qualified to speak on the matter of cheating.

With cheat codes, you can take the unconventional path.

Then, Zhang Mingzhen's gaze turned to the fallen figure on the stone path.

He went forward to take a look.

He appeared to be wearing soldier's armor, but upon closer inspection, it was discovered that he had already died from poisoning.

At this very moment.

Gao Linzhi scanned the contents of the God's Domain Game and also noticed Zhang Mingzhen's predicament.

These NPCs clearly realized that Zhang Mingzhen was using cheats.

So, thinking about it more carefully, it's terrifying to realize that the Skyfall Game might have detected that he was using cheats.

They must have noticed, but the other party is disabled and can do nothing about it.

Or rather, you need to use cheat codes to make up for its shortcomings.

Fortunately, Gao Linzhi managed to escape his fate as a pawn in time.