A Not-Quite-Harmonious Family Enters the Game

"Ha, you're really good at impersonating anyone!"

The salesperson sneered, mocking him.

Even though she didn't play the game often, she had still heard of Jiu Chen's name.

That's the strongest genius among this year's freshmen.

Although no information about Jiu Chen's true nature has been revealed so far, how could such a genius be born in a small place like Sea City?

As we all know, Cloud Sea's gaming talent is largely based on the player's understanding of the game.

This kind of understanding depends not only on the player's own comprehension, but more on their knowledge of the game; only those from large, established families possess this ability.

Previously, some people on the forum analyzed that Jiu Chen might come from Four Great Families or a hidden family.

Regardless of which one it is, it can't be some unknown family in Sea City, or even a family worse than an ordinary one.

Xiao Yi was surprised that even after revealing Xiao Fan's game ID, the other party didn't believe him.

My nephew really is Jiu Chen.

Liu Xiujuan also said anxiously.

"Tch, I could say I'm Jiu Chen. Anyway, you can't check my ID without logging into the game, so you can say whatever you want." The salesperson rolled his eyes, his tone full of disdain.

"You... you've gone too far!"

Xiao Yi's face was ashen, his trembling finger pointing at Zheng Jinggong, yet a sense of powerlessness welled up inside him.

If they hadn't been so incompetent, Xiao Fan wouldn't be facing this situation today.

"What are you waiting for? Take them to the police station."

Zheng Jinggong added to the security guard:

"By the way, the country is at a critical juncture right now, and any illegal act must be severely punished."

After saying that, he turned to leave.

He has too much to do; he can't waste his time on such a trivial matter.

Xiao Yi and Liu Xiujuan were completely panicked. They hadn't expected that failing to get into the game would also implicate Xiao Fan, sending him to prison.

"Uncle, Aunt, you should go back and wait a bit. I'll be able to leave in a couple of days, and then I'll bring you into the game."

Xiao Fan reassured the two of them.

With the two cities of the nation still under his Profession, Xiao Fan was confident that if he didn't log into the game for two days, the nation would definitely send someone to inquire.

That's how confident I am.

"Dude, you really think you're Jiu Chen?"

Hearing Xiao Fan say this, the security guard standing nearby couldn't help but speak up as well.

Xiao Fan was too lazy to explain. What did he mean by treating himself as Jiu Chen? He was Jiu Chen all along.

"Even if you've been dead for a thousand years, you'll still be stubborn," the salesman muttered.

"I'm sorry, please come with me."

The security guard said helplessly to Xiao Fan.

Actually, he didn't think Xiao Fan's behavior was too bad; he was just unlucky to have been seen by the bureau chief, and even if he pleaded, it would be useless.

Ring ring~

Just as Zheng Jinggong was about to go upstairs, his phone rang.

He stopped, took out his phone, glanced at it, and his previously irritated expression instantly turned serious. He turned to the security guards and gestured for them to take Xiao Fan and the other two away, before pressing the answer button.

"Hello, Chief..."

Seeing this, the security guard didn't dare linger and waved for Xiao Fan to follow him.

Xiao Fan didn't make things difficult for him and pushed Xiao Yi towards the door.

"What did you say, Chief? Go check on Jiu Chen? Jiu Chen... is he really from Sea City?"

Upon hearing the phone call from his superior, Zheng Jinggong froze on the spot.

Jiu Chen is really from Sea City, then what about that person from earlier...?

"Yes, I just called his cell phone but no one answered. I also called his uncle and aunt's cell phones but no one answered either. They might be on their way to the Login Administration Bureau. His family needs to change their login location. Have you seen them at the Login Administration Bureau? If not, please help find them and tell them I need them to get into the game as soon as possible."

The call was made personally by Zhou He. He had logged into the game that morning and heard that Xiao Fan had arrived in Yanhuang City. He was eager to invite him to join the game and unlock his Profession, but Xiao Fan logged out to pick up his family.

He waited for a while but Xiao Fan didn't show up, so he logged out of the game to look for him again. Time was of the essence!

"Uncle and Aunt?"

Zheng Jinggong felt as if he had been struck by lightning. If he remembered correctly, the two middle-aged people that the young man had asked him to bring were his uncle and aunt.

So, is he really Jiu Chen?

Zheng Jinggong's vision went black, but he asked one last time, unwilling to give up.

Is Jiu Chen's uncle disabled?

"Yes, his uncle lost both legs in the game. What? Has he reached the Login Administration Bureau yet? Quickly transfer his family member's login point so he Upper Stream," Zhou He said anxiously.

Zheng Jinggong's anxiety finally subsided!

So, the young man wasn't lying; he really was Jiu Chen!

That Jiu Chen, known as the strongest genius, a gaming cheat, and Profession god!

Zhou He, on the other end of the phone, also realized something was wrong.

"What's going on? Has something happened to Jiu Chen?" Zhou He was shocked! Given the current situation, even if something happened to him, he didn't want to see Xiao Fan get into trouble.

"We must protect Jiu Chen at all costs! If that's not possible, I'll go myself."

Zheng Jinggong was still feeling utterly hopeless when he heard Zhou He say that, and his legs went weak with fear.

The person on the other end of his phone was the official game representative of the entire Dragon Nation. Zheng Jinggong knew that Jiu Chen had exceptional gaming talent, but he didn't expect the country to value him so much.

"At any cost"—these six words say it all.

"No need, no need. It's just a small matter. There's no need for you to come in person. I can handle it quickly."

Zheng Jinggong repeatedly assured him.

After hanging up the phone, he turned around and realized that Xiao Fan and his family were no longer there.

Thinking about how he had just asked the security guards to take the person to the police station, Zheng Jinggong wanted to slap himself.

"Uncle, whose phone call was that just now?"

The salesperson walked over and asked curiously.

That's right, the reason Zheng Jinggong handled the matter this way was mainly because the salesperson was his niece.

Although his niece was spoiled and arrogant, and sometimes looked down on others, she wasn't a bad person at heart.

In addition, Zheng Jinggong had been busy with the Safety Fortress these days, and was physically and mentally exhausted. When Xiao Fan made his move at the Login Administration Bureau, Zheng Jinggong wanted to make an example of him.

I never expected to have such bad luck, running into Jiu Chen.

"That was Jiu Chen. You'd better prepare to kneel down and apologize."

After Zheng Jinggong finished speaking, he chased after the salesman, leaving him looking stunned.

"He... he really is... Jiu Chen."

"What happened to Jiu Chen? Even the emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners. It's a fact that he took action at the Administration Bureau."

The salesman stubbornly insisted, though his face had completely lost all color.

"At first I thought that girl was a nice person, I never expected her to do this to us."

On the way, Liu Xiujuan became increasingly angry.

"That's human nature. When she sees us as weak, she feels a pang of pity; when we don't accept her pity, she harbors unwarranted malice."

"Don't be angry, Auntie. They're so arrogant now, but they'll be incredibly humble when they beg me for help."

Xiao Fan comforted the two of them.

The security guard was speechless. "Hey kid, you're in this state, stop bragging. Think about what you're going to do next."

"Etc!"

I heard hurried footsteps behind me.

Everyone turned around and saw Zheng Jinggong had been wearing a cold expression, running towards them.

A slightly apologetic smile still lingered on his face.

"Looks like it won't be needed for two days either," Xiao Fan said calmly.

"Chief, why did you chase after him? Don't worry, I'll definitely take him to the police station," the security guard said respectfully as he stepped forward.

"Get out of here! What are you talking about, taking me to the police station? Who told you to take me to the police station?"

Zheng Jinggong reprimanded him.

Security guard:????

"What's going on? Didn't you tell me to take him to the police station? I didn't think he had committed such a serious crime, but you insisted on taking him to the police station with a dark look on your face. What are you pretending for now?"

The security guard silently complained in his heart, but his body betrayed him as he stepped aside.

Xiao Fan: "Let's go? Why are you stopping? Aren't we going to the police station? Aren't we going to send me to a labor camp? I'm still waiting to get into the game and farm gold for the country, don't waste my time."

Zheng Jinggong was both annoyed and embarrassed, but remembering Zhou He's instructions, he dared not lose his temper.

"I'm so sorry, Great God Jiu Chen. I apologize for my behavior just now. This was a problem between me and the salesperson. Please forgive us. We will process the login procedures for your family member immediately."

Zheng Jinggong never imagined that one day he would apologize to an eighteen-year-old boy.

There's nothing we can do; after all, he's Jiu Chen.

"Didn't your salesperson say I wasn't Jiu Chen?" Xiao Fan retorted.

"Please give her a chance to apologize." Zheng Jinggong bowed his head and apologized.

"Apologizing won't get you a graduation certificate. Remember what I said before? It's easy to invite a god in, but hard to send him away." Xiao Fan's eyes were cold.

"Sorry, I don't understand what that means," Zheng Jinggong.

The people of Blue Star had no concept of gods until the emergence of God-Tier Skill, at Blue Star point they realized that gods represented immense power.

Xiao Fan:...

"I do not accept your apology," Xiao Fan said directly.

Seeing Xiao Fan's attitude, Zheng Chenggong suddenly thought of something and turned to look at Xiao Yi and his wife.

He bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.

"I'm sorry, I apologize for our behavior just now. Please feel free to make any requests you have. We promise to do what we can. We just hope you can give us another chance."

Xiao Yi: Tonic, huh! I still prefer your previous unruly self!

That said, Xiao Yi and his wife lived at the bottom of society and had to be extremely careful around any official they encountered. Director Zheng's personal apology still left them feeling terrified.

However, this time they didn't dare to speak again; they hadn't forgotten that Director Zheng had just tricked them.

They should remain silent this time and do whatever Xiao Fan tells them to do.

Xiao Fan remained silent, as did Xiao Yi and his wife. Director Zheng did not stand up, keeping his head down, which left the security guard standing nearby looking on in astonishment.

He never expected that this eighteen-year-old boy was actually the famous Jiu Chen.

Those who can work as security guards at the Administration Bureau are all players with decent skills. The security guard never expected to meet one of the players he admired most here.

We live in the same city! I'm so excited, but now's not the time to be excited.

Silence fell over the room. Just then, Zheng Jinggong's cell phone rang again.

It was Zhou He again.

Zheng Jinggong dared not refuse.

"Chief... it's... right here... okay..."

Immediately afterward, Zheng Jinggong handed the phone to Xiao Fan: "It's Chief Zhou He."

Xiao Fan picked up the phone, and Zhou He's slightly tired voice came from the other end.

"Brother Xiao, what happened on your end? I've been waiting for you in the game for a while, and I even Lower Stream to call you."

Xiao Fan thought for a moment and decided not to mention what had happened here. Zhou He was already busy enough, and there was no need to bother him with such a trivial matter.

"It's nothing, don't worry, Brother Zhou. I'm about to log into the game now."

"Brother Zhou!" Zheng Jinggong in shock.

Jiu Chen and Zhou He's relationship is actually this good! No wonder Jian Qingfeng personally spoke up for him before.

Zheng Jinggong was relieved that he hadn't done anything excessive, and judging from Xiao Fan's words, he didn't intend to investigate them further.

Whew~

Zheng Jinggong breathed a sigh of relief, planning to have his niece apologize properly to the person later.

In fact, even if Zhou He hadn't made the call, Xiao Fan didn't intend to remain in a stalemate with the Login Administration Bureau for long.

The game is currently having a triple event, and he's eager to jump in and help his family level up.

"Make that salesperson apologize to my uncle and aunt, and then give each of them one million Core Power's worth of compensation for emotional distress. That'll settle the matter."

One million Core Power is no small amount, even though the game doesn't require Core Power upgrades now.

However, changes in the Real World require players to use more Core Power to realize their game strength, and the value of Core Power remains extremely high.

"OK."

Zheng Jinggong agreed without hesitation.

He didn't want to offend Jiu Chen at all.

Back at the Login Administration Bureau, the area behind the window had already been cleaned up by the staff.

Upon seeing Xiao Fan and the others enter, she immediately stepped forward and knelt before Xiao Yi and his wife.

"I'm sorry, both of you. My attitude was bad before. I hope you can forgive me."

Seeing his niece like this, Zheng Jinggong breathed a sigh of relief.

They're quite sensible.

"Xiao Fan." Xiao Yi and his wife looked at Xiao Fan.

"Uncle and Aunt, you can decide for yourselves," Xiao Fan said.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yi finally spoke.

"I hope you will recognize your Profession in the future and treat every player equally."

The salesman was surprised that Mr. and Mrs. Xiao Yi let him off so easily, and felt even more ashamed.

This time, she truly remembered Xiao Yi's words.

The salesperson quickly completed the login point transfer for Xiao Yi and his wife.

Pressing the launcher, the not-so-organized family entered the game.

"Jiu Chen, you're finally online! Chief Zhou others have been waiting in the living room for a long time."

The one speaking is Wind Snow Traveler.

"I still need to pick up my uncle and aunt."

Xiao Fan logs in from his residence, while his uncle and aunt are his fixed login points.

"Don't worry, Fatty and the Zai Zai three are already waiting at the landing point. They'll bring your uncle and aunt over soon."

Hearing Wind Snow Traveler say this, Xiao Fan felt relieved.

My uncle and aunt both know Fatty, so I feel at ease having him pick me up.

Stepping out of the room, I saw two people sitting in the living room.

One was Zhou He, who had just logged into the game, and the other was Xu Shengguo, whom Xiao Fan had met at Myriad Phenomena Platform before.

"Jiu Chen, you're finally online! Hurry, hurry! Let me add you to the city first."

Upon seeing Xiao Fan emerge, Xu Shengguo eagerly stood up and spoke.

He holds the position of City Lord of Yanhuang City; only the City Lord and city administrators can recruit people.

As soon as Xu Shengguo finished speaking, Xiao Fan received a system message.

"Xu Shengguo invites you to join Yanhuang City. Do you agree?"

"Agree."

"Congratulations on joining Yanhuang City and becoming a full citizen."