The Bai Family's Conspiracy

Before the City Building Token was issued, the Bai Family established a medium-sized human settlement.

It was filled with members of the Bai Family, as well as other families and players who were affiliated with the Bai Family.

After the construction order was issued, the Bai Family had been acquiring City Building Token, but unfortunately, City Building Token very rare. It wasn't until a few days ago that they obtained a level 1 Base Building Token while fighting in a secret realm.

The Bai Family established their base around the area where they cultivated Three-Leaf Clover, naming it "Apricot Forest Base".

They also used the guise of healing to gather players who liked healing to research Healer Class topics.

The Apricot Forest Base is built in Hundred Herb Valley, an area at level 80.

In the main hall of the Bai Family, the patriarch Bai Shu had a grim expression.

"This Jiu Chen is so cunning at such a young age."

Bai Shu now realized that the country's ability to develop Healing Potion must be related to Jiu Chen.

Of course, that wasn't the most infuriating thing.

What angered Bai Shu the most was that this incident damaged the reputation of the Bai Family.

He initially launched the Healing Potion under the guise of protecting the lives of all players.

They once posted on Game Forum that the research and development of Healing Potion was extremely difficult, and selling them to players was basically unprofitable.

Therefore, even though the price increased later, many players still bought their Healing Potion.

But now the government has introduced a more effective and cheaper Healing Potion. Doesn't this clearly show that the Bai Family lied before?

Today in the game 'World Chat Channel, many players sent messages subtly mocking them.

They were even referred to as the "Black Family."

As a family with a thousand-year-old tradition, especially a family specializing in medicine, reputation is extremely important to them.

Bai Shu resented Xiao Fan for ruining their good reputation.

"Dad, if you ask me, we should just have someone kidnap Jiu Chen and force him to reveal the entrance to the <Island of Light> secret realm. With the new Water of Life, why should we be afraid of competing with the authorities?"

"Players are fickle; once we develop a better Healing Potion, they'll quickly forget about it."

The speaker was Bai Shu's second son Bai Cangsheng.

Bai Cangsheng had no talent in medicine and had already withdrawn from the center of power in the Bai Family.

But later, the game invaded, and his gaming talent was revealed. Now he controls the combat power in the Bai Family's game.

"Second brother makes it sound so easy. Jiu Chen is no pushover; he's the number one strongest fighter, possessing skills and a God Rank -God Rank Profession. What makes you think you can bind him?"

The speaker was Bai Shu Bai Yuxin Shu's eldest daughter.

Bai Yuxin is the most talented in medicine among all of Bai Shu's children, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will become the future head of the Bai Family.

The Bai Family's medical skills have been passed down to this day primarily because their family has always adhered to the ironclad rule of "the capable should take the lead."

The children of the Bai Family all receive the same education from a young age, and those who stand out from the crowd become the next head of the family.

She had heard some things about Jiu Chen, the newly emerging powerhouse in the game.

Since Xiao Fan created the God Rank Profession, his status as the number one on the combat power ranking has become impossible to hide.

Although he still doesn't show his ID on the Leaderboard, all players know it's him.

"Big sister, do you really believe that an 18-year-old, without any connections or background, could become the number one player on the game's Combat Power Leaderboard in less than a year?"

Bai Cangsheng sneered.

"This Jiu Chen may indeed have some talent, but his strength is definitely not as miraculous as the outside world claims."

"Just look at his relationship with the authorities and you'll understand. His reputation is mostly built up by the authorities. Behind a God Rank Profession, there are probably countless teams paving the way for him."

"You know perfectly well that the official stance is always this kind of thing—spiritual leaders, powerful Human Race —it's just a pretext to motivate other players."

"Those lofty titles and benefits are all deliberately displayed for show."

"Jiu Chen is just a lucky pawn they picked."

In any case, Bai Cangsheng would never believe that an ordinary high school student with no resources could have reached his current status on his own.

As a player with considerable talent, he knew that talent needed resources to nurture, cultivate, and support it; otherwise, it would ultimately remain just a castle in the air.

"Second brother, a great reputation is never undeserved, especially for a renowned player like Jiu Chen. The more ordinary his background, the more it proves his exceptional gaming talent. We must not underestimate this person."

Bai Yuxin offered some words of advice.

She knew her younger brother's proud nature all too well; even powerful figures like Jian Qingfeng Shen Long were only seen as having benefited from learning martial arts before the apocalypse.

Not to mention players like Jiu Chen, who have none of the advantages of family background, age, experience, or time, yet still rose to prominence.

"Really? I'd like to see just how strong he really is." Bai Cangsheng's competitive spirit was instead ignited.

"Alright, folks, your sister is right. Jiu Chen may be young, but his strength and cunning far surpass others. You should save your breath."

Bai Shu Bai Cangsheng Shu's words, but he dared not refute the old man's words.

After Bai Yuxin left, Bai Cangsheng finally couldn't help but complain.

"Women just lack courage; even a little kid can scare her like that."

"Don't talk nonsense, your older sister is just being cautious," Bai Shu scolded.

As a family head, he didn't think Bai Yuxin had done anything wrong, just that he was being a little too cautious.

"Dad, the reputation of our Bai Family has been ruined by that Jiu Chen. Are we just going to let it go like this?"

Bai Shu glared at Bai Cangsheng: "You're no match for that Jiu Chen."

Bai Cangsheng rolled his eyes inwardly, but chose not to refute.

"I heard that Jiu Chen has a pair of twin siblings in high school who are about to enter the Novice Zone. It's said they've already been pre-selected for the Zone 18."

Bai Cangsheng was interrupted by Bai Shu before he could finish speaking.

"What do you intend to do? I'm warning you, don't escalate things. Offending Jiu Chen won't do us any good."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disdain flashed in Bai Cangsheng's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

"Don't worry, Father. Didn't you create a Beast Attracting Bead a few days ago that can lure Fierce Beast...?"

"Jiu Chen's younger siblings were killed by Fierce Beast in the Novice Zone. How could the investigation trace back to us?"

Bai Shu lowered her eyes and remained silent for a moment.

"Do things discreetly."

"It's my father."

Sea City No. 1 High School.

Tomorrow is the day the students will enter the Cloud Sea Forest.

Their performance in Cloud Sea Forest will determine which Novice Zone they will enter five days later.

This time, all high school students participated, three times more than in previous college entrance exams.

All the students were extremely excited.

The arrival of <Cloud Sea> brought indelible suffering to this world, but as time went by, the game gradually became integrated into their lives. Unable to refuse suffering, they accepted change and strived to become stronger.

On the podium, the teacher collected the newbie weapon fees he had just received.

"We entered the game two years earlier than previous years, which was unavoidable, but by no means a desperate situation! Jiu Chen has tailored an Earth-Tier Skill chain for everyone and taught team-based combat tactics."

"Everyone has been training and studying hard lately, so let's call it a day. Go back and review tonight, get some rest, and we'll take the exam in Cloud Sea Forest tomorrow after we get to school."

Get out of class dismissed.

As the teacher left the classroom, the students below became excited.

Anyone want to team up tomorrow? I'm playing Healer Class, with Jiu Chen's buff, I can heal anything! Looking for strong teammates.

"I'm short one ranged attacker. Anyone who chooses a ranged attacker can team up."

Because of the change in gameplay, students choose teams they can cooperate with from the very beginning of team formation.