Chapter 324: The Situation

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Chapter 324: Chapter 324: The SituationThe decision to establish a player organization was made among a few people joking and bantering with each other. "From today onward, we’ll be known as the Sunflower Squad. To the establishment of the Sunflower Squad, cheers!" Yuan Yao raised his glass in the private dining room of the restaurant. "Cheers!" Everyone followed suit, raising their glasses, the joy and smiles on their faces need no mention. Xu Huo drank two glasses with Yuan Yao and Hu Wenhao, and then the two of them started competing in drinking. "Who would have thought that after evolving, it’s hard to get drunk on alcohol." He smoked by the window when Zhou Ning came over with two bottles of wine and handed him one. Xu Huo took it and asked casually, "How many more instances do you need to level up to D?" "Quite a few," Zhou Ning replied. "The ratings I got from previous instances were too low. The lower the rating, the more instances needed. You must have leveled up to D by now, right? Will you be staying in the instance world from now on?" "I heard that after leveling up to D, you can enter the instance world earlier. You just need to participate in the instances before their final deadline." Xu Huo took a sip of his drink, "The best way to understand the game world is to delve into it. Staying on the outside limits the information you can get." Zhou Ning paused before nodding, "That’s true. Like Level E players and the current Zone 014, they don’t even have the qualifications to venture into other instance worlds, otherwise, they wouldn’t be beaten so badly by players from other zones." "Although the outcome of this matter has its pros and cons, sometimes I also think, how good it would be if we hadn’t evolved. The peaceful and dull life we used to think we had is now a luxury." "Maybe one day, Zone 014 will revert to how it used to be," Xu Huo said. "When higher-level and super players emerge and the game zones evolve to perfection, the world will, like several historical revolutions, gradually move towards a brighter future." "Does thinking that way make you feel hopeful?" He turned and smiled at her. Zhou Ning couldn’t help but laugh, "I hadn’t thought that far... but what you’re saying makes sense." The others nearby heard their conversation. Shen Xin said, "We might not be able to achieve it in our generation, but surely the next or the one after that will!" "You’re thinking way too far ahead; I don’t even have a next generation yet!" Yuan Yao stood on the chair, full of bravado. "Let us do it, and make players from other zones bow down to us!" The others laughed, and Hu Wenhao pulled on him, "You sure you can do it?" "Can or can’t, we’ve got to do it!" Yuan Yao stepped onto the table, "Once I become a higher-level player, I’ll definitely catch those players from other zones and whip them one by one until they submit!" His words made everyone’s expression turn complex. Their player levels were too low, and they didn’t even know if they could live to reach Level D, so they didn’t dare to dream about the future or openly speak of revenge. But hearing Yuan Yao talk about it like that, it somehow didn’t seem so impossible. "You’re right!" Yan Jiayu slammed the table and raised her glass high, "Not just knocking down players from other zones, I’m going to topple the game itself, let them taste what it’s like to lift a rock only to drop it on their own feet!" "Yes!" "Nice one!" "Well said, Sister Jiayu!" Everyone chimed in, some climbing onto tables, others onto chairs. The commotion alerted the waitstaff outside. The manager came in with them, and seeing them holding wine bottles with flushed faces and thick necks, thought they were too drunk and about to start a fight. They hastily called for help, and even guests from the neighboring private room came to see what the fuss was about. They hadn’t really been drunk, and after being watched, they sheepishly settled their bill and left. Just as their group was about to leave, the door across from them opened, and the person who walked out first said mockingly, "I was wondering who was yelling like a banshee, turns out it’s you, Xu Huo." Xu Huo glanced at the speaker, "You aren’t old yet, but your ears are already going deaf, I worry about your future." Zheng Liang reflexively wanted to jump up in retort but immediately restrained himself, saying with a snicker, "Gu Yu was worried you’d been swallowed whole by someone, but it seems you’re having quite the time." "Zheng Liang," Gu Yu came out from behind, greeting them with a warm smile. Shen Xin had a closer relationship with Gu Yu, so he asked, "Sister Gu Yu, what brings you to Ting City?" "Just some personal business, but what a coincidence to run into you all. If you’re free, how about a drink together?" Gu Yu said, looking at Xu Huo. "Maybe next time," Xu Huo said, "I’ve got things to do and need to leave first." Gu Yu didn’t show any disappointment, "Alright then, we’ll talk next time." After exchanging farewells, and once outside the restaurant, Shen Xin whispered, "Sister Gu Yu and Zheng Liang coming together must be no small matter, I wonder what they’re up to." "Could they be here for Brother Xu?" Yuan Yao said, "They know Brother Xu, right? Could they be causing trouble over the Evolution Potion?" "Some people have no bottom line when there’s profit involved," Zhou Ning said gravely, "I’ll follow them and see what they’re up to." Xu Huo stopped her, "No need, they might not be targeting me, and even if they are, it’s not too late to deal with it when they come knocking." Indeed, Gu Yu and Zheng Liang weren’t there for Xu Huo, but rather for the signing between the Player Association and the Special Defense Department. The Player Association was not an organization recognized by the gamers themselves; it had simply given itself that title, but they had many members, reportedly close to a hundred. Being able to gather over a hundred players so quickly and seeking government cooperation meant that if they were officially recognized by the Special Defense Department, not only would they attract more players, but it would also strike at the survival of other player organizations. After all, official endorsement would win them the public’s recognition, while other player organizations might get labeled as "illegal." seaʀᴄh thё nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Establishing player organizations was meant to allow players to operate openly. If the Player Association were to successfully cooperate with the Special Defense Department, it would put them at a disadvantage. Thus, other than Gu Yu and her group, representatives from several other player organizations also came to Ting City, both openly and in secret. Of course, they weren’t there to cause trouble. With their power on display, they had to consider whether they could evade capture by the Special Defense Department if they tried to cause a disturbance, so their presence was to observe and find opportunities to receive official recognition. Previously, the Special Defense Department’s stance towards players was either you join them or they only supervise you. Unless the relationship was exceptional, ordinary player organizations wouldn’t receive the Special Defense Department’s support. This time, with the Player Association’s contract, they would surely gain national backing. Putting aside the issue of tickets and other items, what was most enticing to people was the Evolution Potion that the country was already researching. Moreover, the Special Defense Department’s inventory was surely greater than any player organization’s. If they could follow the Player Association’s example, it might come in handy in a pinch. Inside The First Research Institute, Nie Xuan handed a list over to Chief Wu, "This is the registration of players and their organizations, most of them want to sign with the Special Defense Department just like the Player Association did." "Are these people idiots? The Player Association has so many players, the monks might run away, but they can’t run away from the temple. What about those small groups? They grab the benefits and run, then where do you find them? Plus, they’re likely to be wiped out in an instance, and the Special Defense Department wouldn’t even recoup its costs," a middle-aged man with a slicked-back haircut next to him said angrily.

Chapter 324: The Situation

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