「Internal First Test Group.」

Junlin: "The Fourth Test seems to be planning something big. What do you guys think it's about?"

Flourishing Flowers: "I can't get a good read on it. So, this Fourth Test is going to open with two major storylines?"

Chaotic Dance Steps: "Maybe they're going to release two major updates: the Demon Race Invasion as the first, and the Hundred Races Struggle for Dominance as the second."

Old Mo: "They're unlocking Pet Gameplay; now everyone can have pets."

Abbess, Don't Love Me: "Pay attention to the details! The pets we can catch are limited. The truly good pets are the ones from the Qixi Festival Event."

Under the Phoenix Tree: "So, for this Qixi Festival Event's flower ranking, the top five players are going to make a killing?"

Poisonous Panda: "Is it still too late to rush the leaderboard? I feel like I could make a push for fourth or fifth place."

Flourishing Flowers: "It's probably too late now. Have these beasts completely lost their minds trying to climb the leaderboard?"

Junlin: "Thanks, I feel insulted."

Old Mo: "Thanks, I feel insulted."

Dung Beetle: "Thanks, I feel insulted."

Flourishing Flowers: "??? Dung Beetle, you went offline too? Lurking in the group chat isn't a good habit. Have you made any progress with Xu Qing?"

Abbess, Don't Love Me: "Is there gossip? My little stool is ready, spill it!"

Chaotic Dance Steps: "I'm a bit curious too."

Dung Beetle: "Enough already! I'm miserable enough as it is."

Little Boss: "You're miserable? How so?"

Dung Beetle: "Xu Qing completely ignores me. She took a Flying Boat and left all alone, even departing the Great Dream Immortal Sect straight for the Central Domain Xu Family."

Old Mo: "Turtle! This is the first time I've realized that this NPC Xu Qing has such a significant background."

Under the Phoenix Tree: "I envy Dung Beetle every single day."

Poisonous Panda: "I envy Dung Beetle every single day, except for when he gets beaten up."

Junlin: "COUGH, COUGH. Back to serious matters. You guys should have noticed the uniqueness of this game. Yesterday, someone from 'above' made me sign a Confidentiality Agreement. I'm not sure if you guys did too."

Old Mo: "+1!"

Flourishing Flowers: "+1!"

Little Boss: "+1!"

...

Watching as player after player in the group confirmed they were made to sign a Confidentiality Agreement, Junlin truly understood the importance of this game.

It seemed the War Alliance had already discovered the benefits the game brought.

Junlin looked at the game group chat and, after hesitating for Half a Moment, sent a message.

Junlin: "The Qixi Festival Event is almost over, and the Fourth Test Players will arrive soon. I want to say one thing to all of you: don't treat this as just a simple game anymore. It's probably a whole new world, a world we don't understand!"

As he sent this message, the entire First Test Group quieted down.

Junlin: "If possible, maintain good relationships with the NPCs. It's very important for us!"

Junlin then remained silent.

It seemed everyone was shocked by his words, but for the time being, they didn't know how to respond.

After Half a Moment, Flourishing Flowers began to flood the chat, pushing Junlin's messages up so that fewer people would see them.

Flourishing Flowers: "Buying up spots for the Fourth Test! Same old price. If you want to sell, find me."

Junlin: "??? You want to meddle with the Fourth Test slots?"

Flourishing Flowers: "It's not me. Uncle Zhu came over. He's sitting right next to me, talking things over with my old man."

Abbess, Don't Love Me: "The Iron-blooded War Hero? He actually came in person? That's kind of scary."

Little Boss: "Do what you will, guys. I'm going out for a bit."

Dung Beetle: "I'm going to clear my head too. This game is making me depressed!"

The number of people talking in the group suddenly dropped.

But everyone knew they simply didn't want to sell their slots to the Iron-blooded War Hero.

Why?

They had indeed signed the Confidentiality Agreement. However, it didn't contain any coercive clauses. This meant their only obligation was to maintain the game's confidentiality.

As for anything else... they couldn't be forced.

They wanted to save the Fourth Test slots for people they knew personally. Each person was to get one spot. After all, the Fourth Test was supposed to bring in five thousand people this time.

「Inside a certain office building.」

Half-Leaf and his Dad were sitting together, surrounded by several of their company's business partners.

These people hadn't come to discuss ordinary business this time, but for the slots in the Fourth Test.

Word gets around. Secrets don't stay secret for long. These businessmen were as cunning as they come. How could they not know some hidden matters? They knew far more than ordinary people.

"Brother Ye, we've worked together so many times. There has to be some goodwill between us, right?" a bald boss spoke up. "I heard you and young Ye have some slots. Could you possibly sell one to me? Name your price!"

"Old Wang, what are you implying? That we're short on money?"

"Exactly, exactly! Brother Ye, don't listen to him. Sell it to me, how about that?"

"Young Ye grew up with my daughter. I think we should set a date for them. Then we'll all be family!"

"Pah! You call that marrying off your daughter? I don't even want to expose you!"

"..."

Several bosses, each worth hundreds of millions, were bickering incessantly at this moment.

Half-Leaf and his Dad also wore helpless expressions.

Who would have thought that news about the game would spread so quickly?

Half-Leaf glanced at his phone's chat group and turned to his Dad. "Dad, the War Alliance people have started collecting slots. The price is even higher than last time!"

Upon hearing this, the bosses all quieted down, each turning their heads to look at Half-Leaf.

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