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Chapter 061 Absolute Domineering

The two didn’t spend too long in the game. After a leisurely stroll to the lakeside, they planned to log off and rest, especially since Ling Mo had classes early the next day and shouldn’t stay up too late.

While they were walking, he asked Xia Xinyan if playing in the game counted as resting in reality.

They had previously seen players in the club lying in the Game Pod, looking just like they were sound asleep, with no special signs—because that’s exactly what it was. Once players enter the game, their real bodies fall asleep.

Only the brain stays awake.

So, technically speaking, this process doesn’t count as resting. Playing does help players relieve the physical fatigue of their real bodies, but the brain’s rest effect is limited. Furthermore, while players are in the Game Pod, the Pod works to modify the player’s body, gradually aligning it closer to the physical qualities in the game, which also affects the rest effect.

However, in response to this issue, the game officials provided a clear answer—playing in the Game Pod offers the equivalent of half the effects of sleep. In other words, playing for three hours is like sleeping for one and a half hours.

Nevertheless, the officials made it clear that they do not recommend players substitute normal sleep with this method.

Having learned this, Ling Mo merely nodded, lost in thought.

It’s worth mentioning that before logging out, Ling Mo received a message from the Fatty—

【Zhang Dari: Damn, bro, I think I’m going viral!】

At this point, Xia Xinyan had already logged off, and as Ling Mo was about to hit the exit button, he saw this message and decided to respond.

【Ling Mo: You went viral again?】

【Zhang Dari: Didn’t I tell you I was going to edit and post the recording from our last dungeon run? Guess what? It’s hit 100,000 views already!】

【Zhang Dari: Aha, this proves I have a knack for this—who knows, if I keep it up, becoming a streamer might actually be a decent option, way better than working at a construction site.】

Ling Mo chuckled.

He even replied—

【Ling Mo: You really think so? It’s just that not many people can get into this game, so they’re interested in this kind of video.】

【Zhang Dari: Well, that’s still something! I’m the first to break ground here, after all. Hey, you should consider it too; if you really get famous, you might not need to worry about finding a girlfriend… oh, but you already have one, so that’s that.】

Hearing this made Ling Mo genuinely consider it for a moment.

A game streamer, huh…

Setting that thought aside, he brought up another topic—

【Ling Mo: Are you going to play again tonight?】

【Zhang Dari: Of course! I’m hoping to make some extra cash with this game. Want to team up?】

【Ling Mo: I have something to do now; I’ll be on later. Go explore the player community first; you’ll discover a whole new world.】

With that, he logged off.

Xia Xinyan was already curled up on the couch, watching TV. When she saw him come out, she asked, “Why are you only just coming out now?”

“Zhang Dari suddenly told me something,” Ling Mo replied as he sat beside her, smiling. “That fat guy we went on a dungeon run with last time? He said he posted the dungeon recording online, and it seems a lot of people watched it. Now he’s thinking about becoming a streamer.”

“…Oh.” Xia Xinyan nodded thoughtfully.

In his last life, the Fatty had never ventured into this field.

Why is he getting into… streaming this time?

Speaking of which, if the Fatty really becomes a streamer, wouldn’t that lead him down a path completely different from last time?

Has the butterfly started to flap its wings?

Seeing her deep in thought, Ling Mo thought she was interested in it: “Xinyan, do you want to become a streamer?”

If she did, she’d definitely achieve great results; she’s so beautiful, skilled, and a rich young lady.

She would outshine the Fatty by a mile!

“…Uh, no thanks.” Unfortunately, Xia Xinyan didn’t have that in mind. “I don’t like being too high-profile.”

She could assert that both she and Ling Mo were bound to rank high and be among the best, so not only did she dislike attention, but she also wished to be as low-key as possible.

Because anyone who became high-profile and made it onto the scoreboard would inevitably be targeted in various ways later on.

She didn’t want to find herself in such a situation.

To Ling Mo, it sounded more like she didn’t want to bother with clamor. After all, being a wealthy young lady, it was normal not to be interested in vanity—she didn’t need to seek attention through such means.

However, one thing had Ling Mo concerned: “Speaking of which… do you think this game will really hold a significant position in the future?”

Xia Xinyan had mentioned things like this before, but she had always spoken vaguely, and he didn’t quite get it. The only thing he understood was that this game wasn’t simple.

If that really is the case… then the Fatty’s idea might actually work out…

“Indeed,” Xia Xinyan affirmed his statement. “From your current exposure, how much influence do you believe this game will have on reality in the future?”

It couldn’t even be considered just a game anymore.

Even putting its special significance aside, if the game is viewed merely as a product of technological breakthrough, as long as it can keep running, it would signify a monumental change for the future.

Needless to say, just look at the player community example from before—this alone could completely transform the travel industry today. If you could enter the game and experience all the sights of reality, or even more stunning surreal landscapes, how many people would endure long distances, traffic jams, and overcrowded places just to see real scenery?

Not to mention this game doesn’t require an admission fee.

Moreover, the player community can extend even further, such as opening restaurants within city scenes to earn money, allowing customers to experience various national cuisines without moving around. Restaurant owners wouldn’t have to worry about location or high rent; everything would run on game points and could be exchanged directly for real money. Even without dungeon runs, it would be an extremely stable source of income.

Such business opportunities abound in this game, just like its promotional slogan, the truly meaningful “Second World.”

And with Xia Xinyan’s nudging, Ling Mo quickly recognized the potential development direction for the future.

Even if he hadn’t personally experienced it, he could imagine the excitement after the game is fully rolled out.

Just thinking about the possibility of a true Second World made him a bit excited.

This could mean they were at the forefront of the upcoming new era.

Perhaps… it could change his whole life.

Wait… could it be that this is where his true value lies?

Would Xia Xinyan be interested in him because of this game?

Then what set him apart from other players… could it be… Abilities?

Xia Xinyan had said that everyone’s abilities were unique, doesn’t that imply…

Though unable to explain why Xia Xinyan knew what his abilities were beforehand, if this theory fit, everything began to make sense.

She wasn’t close to him because she liked him; rather, she was drawn to his abilities. To bind him, she used those teasing methods to enhance their rapport. But fundamentally, Xia Xinyan was just a pure-hearted girl, and a slight tease back could make her blush.

The more Ling Mo thought about it, the more plausible this theory appeared.

However, he held no negative feelings toward Xia Xinyan. On the contrary, it strengthened his resolve.

If she invested in him, he couldn’t disappoint her, for that represented her trust.

If not…

No, it didn’t matter. He couldn’t let Xia Xinyan go.

Now that he had drawn her in, how could he let her leave unscathed?

In this regard, Ling Mo was absolutely domineering.

 

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