You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 495

Sanren: "If you sell your car just to go on a blind date, are you still a human being? Only people like us who sell cars just to play games are on the right track."

Tang Ping: "We finally got the Qingming Festival wings. It's time to draw the Kryptonian. We must win it!"

Afterwards, Tang Ping spent a huge amount of money and finally upgraded the rank, level and equipment of his soul to the maximum level.

Relying on the improvement of combat power, Tang Ping defeated many rare BOSSes in the game and accumulated a lot of equipment.

At this time, Tang Ping's game account showed that the amount available for withdrawal was 24000 yuan.

However, when he clicked to withdraw cash, it showed that the withdrawal failed and only 30 cents was credited to his bank card.

The game pops up a reminder: "You can only withdraw 30 cents a day. You can only withdraw all the money after becoming the lord of the imperial city."

Tang Ping scratched his head and said, "Then just keep spending money."

After all, if you don't continue to spend money, all the money you invested in improving your combat power will be wasted.

Tang Ping: "The first step to improving combat power is to obtain a divine weapon."

Tang Ping took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the game screen. His fingers swiped across his phone, opening the "Artifact Enhancement" interface. At the top of the interface was a giant anvil icon, and below it were seven artifact icons, each glowing with a different light.

"Let's start with the crystal skull." Tang Ping said to himself and clicked on the first icon.

The screen immediately switched to the crystal skull's detailed page. It was a translucent skull model, its eye sockets gleaming with a faint blue light. Tang Ping clicked the "Strengthen" button, and a flash of golden light appeared, revealing complex runes on the skull's surface.

"Ding!" the system prompt sounded, "Congratulations! The crystal skull has been successfully enhanced. Intelligence +500, Mental Power +300."

Tang Ping smiled with satisfaction and then clicked on the next icon - the soul-calling lamp.

The spirit-calling lamp was an ancient bronze lamp, its wick pulsing with green will-o'-the-wisp flames. Tang Ping took a deep breath and clicked the power button again. The lamp began to spin, and the will-o'-the-wisp flames burned brighter and brighter.

"Congratulations! The soul-summoning lamp has been successfully enhanced, summoning ability +30%, ghost damage +50%."

Next up was the Ship in a Bottle. This was a delicate glass bottle, with a miniature sailboat floating inside. After Tang Ping clicked on the "Strength" button, waves began to surge within the bottle, with the sailboat bobbing up and down on the crests.

"Boat in a Bottle successfully upgraded, water spell power +40%, sailing skill +20 levels."

The fourth artifact was the Demon Eye. A blood-red eyeball hovered in mid-air, its pupils gleaming with an evil light. As it strengthened, the eyeball trembled violently, as if trying to break free.

"Demon Eye has been enhanced successfully, dark vision +100%, and the range of the fear aura has been expanded by 50 meters."

The golden wall bricks looked ordinary, just ordinary golden bricks. But after being strengthened, complex mechanical patterns emerged on the surface of the bricks.

"Golden wall bricks successfully strengthened, city defense +10000, repair speed +200%."

The Scales of Judgment are a simple golden scale with two plates that constantly swing up and down. When strengthened, the scales begin to emit a dazzling golden light.

"The Scales of Judgment have been successfully enhanced, increasing the effect of the Justice Aura by 30% and reducing the cooldown of the Judgment skill by 20%."

Finally, there was the Orc war flag, a worn animal hide banner with a ferocious beast head pattern painted on it. During the strengthening process, the pattern on the flag seemed to come alive, emitting a low roar.

"The Orc Battle Standard has been successfully enhanced, increasing Orc Morale by 50% and expanding the range of the Savage Aura by 100 meters."

As the last artifact was strengthened, Tang Ping breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He checked his combat power and was pleasantly surprised to find that he had reached a new level.

"Great!" Tang Ping shouted excitedly, "Now I'm one step closer to becoming the Lord of the Imperial City!"

However, at this moment, a new prompt box suddenly popped up on the screen:
"Dear player, your artifact has reached the highest level of enhancement at its current level. To continue to improve, you need to unlock the 'Artifact Advancement' function. Do you want to purchase the Artifact Advancement gift pack immediately?"

Tang Ping's eyes lit up and he clicked "Buy" without hesitation.

"Are you sure you want to spend 9999 yuan to purchase the advanced artifact gift package?" the system confirmed again.

Tang Ping's finger hovered above the screen, hesitating for a moment. He thought of the large amount of money he had already invested and the 24000 yuan he couldn't withdraw.

"Now that we have come this far, we can't give up halfway." Tang Ping muttered to himself, then firmly pressed the confirm button.

With a pleasant chime, the Artifact Upgrade Pack appeared in Tang Ping's backpack. He took a deep breath, ready to begin a new round of enhancements. In his eyes, the flashing Artifact icon seemed like a ladder to success, and he was ready to continue climbing.

……

After upgrading for a while, Tang Ping felt that upgrading one by one was too slow, so he directly bought the upgrade package for 398.
After buying the upgrade pill, Tang Ping directly upgraded to level 15, but he soon encountered a bottleneck in cultivation resources again.

Then, he remembered that the pocket version of Greedy Red Moon had been released online, so he quickly downloaded it to find out.
Tang Ping impatiently clicked the download button, waiting for the pocket version of Greedy Red Moon to install. With a pleasant sound, the game icon appeared on his phone screen, a blood-red full moon emitting an eerie glow.

Entering the game, Tang Ping was stunned by the gorgeous opening animation. A blood moon slowly rose, illuminating the desolate landscape. Countless monsters crawled out from the earth, roaring at the moon. The scene shifted to reveal a heavily armored hero, brandishing a greatsword, charging into the horde.

"Welcome to the pocket version of Greedy Red Moon!" a pleasant female voice rang out, "Endless adventures are waiting for you to conquer!"

On the main interface, a giant blood moon occupied the center of the screen, surrounded by various function buttons. Tang Ping's eyes were immediately drawn to the flashing "Limited Time Offer" icon in the upper right corner.

Clicking in, you're greeted by a dazzling array of gift packs and items. There's a "Newbie Special Gift Pack," a "Limited-Time Discount Gift Pack," and even an "Exclusive VIP Gift Pack." Each gift pack's icon gleams enticingly, with "original price" and "discounted price" labeled next to it. Discounts can reach over 90%.

Tang Ping's finger slid across the screen, and more dazzling options appeared:-
"Top Equipment Lottery": Spend 100 yuan to draw once, and get orange equipment at the bottom
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"God-level pet egg": 1000 yuan per egg, with a chance to hatch a legendary beast -
"Infinite Energy Stone": A charging item that can quickly restore physical strength and magic points
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"Experience Carnival Card": Double the experience gained within 24 hours after use
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"Lucky Charm": Increase the success rate of equipment enhancement, and no downgrade if failed

Each option is marked with words such as "rare", "limited edition", and "soon to be discontinued", as if urging players to place an order quickly.

Scrolling down, Tang Ping saw the "Cultivation Resource Zone." It was filled with all sorts of rare upgrade materials: Holy Light Crystals, Magic Essences, Dragon Blood Gems, Angel Tears. Each one shimmered with an alluring light, as if beckoning, "Buy me, buy me!"

The most eye-catching item is the "Super Cultivation Gift Pack" in the center of the page, priced at 1999 yuan. The gift pack description reads: "Contains a massive amount of cultivation resources to help you soar to the sky! Limited to 3 purchases, don't miss out!"

Tang Ping took a deep breath, his finger hovering over the "Buy" button. Just then, a message popped up in the lower right corner of the screen: "Congratulations to player 'Invincible God of War' for purchasing the Super Training Pack, increasing his combat power by 10 points!"

This news was like a shot in the arm, and Tang Ping clicked to buy without hesitation.

"Are you sure you want to purchase the super cultivation gift package? Price: 1999 yuan" the system confirmed again.

Tang Ping gritted his teeth and clicked OK.

"Purchase successful! You have obtained: Holy Light Crystal x1000, Magic Essence x2000, Dragon Blood Gem x500, Angel's Tear x100." A long list of items scrolled on the screen.

Tang Ping rubbed his hands excitedly, ready to get to work. However, when he opened his backpack to use these resources, he found that he still needed "cultivation pills" to achieve the maximum effect.

In desperation, Tang Ping spent another 998 yuan to buy the "cultivation pill gift pack." This cycle continued, and before he knew it, he had spent over yuan on this pocket version of the game.

However, all of this was seen by the players who were watching the live broadcast. The comments instantly exploded:
"Oh my god, isn't this a krypton gold machine?"

"It's heartbreaking to watch. Has this guy been brainwashed?"

"This gaming company is way too greedy! They're blatantly exploiting users!"

"I bet fifty cents that by the time he's spent all his money, the game company will have released a new version."

“Isn’t this just a numbers game? Is it worth investing so much money?”

"I feel sorry for Tang Ping's money for a second. No, I feel sorry for his wallet for a second."

"I think he needs to see a psychiatrist. This is pathological."

"Game company: Thank you for paying our rent!"

"This is a modern version of 'The Farmer and the Snake'. It's pathetic and sad."

However, Tang Ping, who was immersed in the game, was completely unaware of these comments. All he saw were the ever-increasing numbers and the vanity in his heart that could never be filled.

……

Afterwards, Hua Xiaoyu, whom Tang Ping met in the game, sent him another private message:
"Brother, you are so awesome, you can become the lord of the Imperial City. There are no restrictions on withdrawals!"

After that, Tang Ping continued to improve his combat power, and his ranking in the entire server soared instantly. That night, Tang Ping was so tired that he fell asleep in front of the computer.

He dreamed of Zha Zha Hui again.

Tang Ping said dissatisfiedly: "Why you again? Didn't you say that equipment recycling can make money?"

Zha Zha Hui: "Only by becoming the Lord of Shabak City can you recycle equipment and make money. Go create a guild, then become the Lord of the Imperial City and reach the pinnacle of life!"

Tang Ping asked suspiciously, "Can becoming the city lord really show it? Are you kidding me?"

Zha Zha Hui: "I'm an international movie star, how could I possibly lie to you!"

Tang Ping nodded: "Yes, such a big star, it is impossible for him to lie to me..."

……

The next day, while playing the game, Tang Ping directly created a gang.

Tang Ping opened his sleepy eyes, Zha Zha Hui's words still ringing in his ears. He couldn't wait to open "Greedy Red Moon" and prepare to create his own gang.

On the game's main interface, a flashing "Guild" icon caught his attention. Tang Ping took a deep breath and clicked to enter. A towering castle appeared on the screen, with a plaque reading "Guild Headquarters" hanging above the gate.

"Welcome to the Guild System!" the system prompt sounded, "Do you want to spend 10000 yuan to create your own guild?"

Tang Ping clicked "Confirm" without hesitation. Immediately, a gorgeous interface popped up, asking him to name the gang and choose an emblem.

After some thought, Tang Ping decided to name the gang "Glory King." He chose a golden crown for the emblem, symbolizing his desire to become the lord of the imperial city.

"Congratulations on successfully creating the guild 'Glory King'!" the system announced cheerfully, "You are now the guild leader!"

After successfully creating the guild, Tang Ping couldn't wait to start recruiting members. He posted a recruitment announcement on the world channel: "The top guild 'Glory King' is actively recruiting! Join and receive rare equipment!"

Soon, applications for membership began pouring in. Tang Ping carefully reviewed each application, selecting those with high levels and good equipment. With each new member, the system played cheerful music and a new character appeared in the guild hall.

As the number of members increases, the guild hall becomes lively. Various speech bubbles float above the players' heads:
"Wow, the gang leader is so powerful! His fighting power is so high!"

"The guild benefits are really good, and the equipment is awesome!"

"Let's go and clear the dungeon together and hit the leaderboard!"

Tang Ping's heart was filled with pride. He walked to the center of the guild hall and began his inaugural speech: "Welcome everyone to join 'Glory King'! Let us work together to conquer this gaming world!"

The system responded promptly, releasing cheers and fireworks. Tang Ping felt as if he had truly become a powerful gang leader.

Next, Tang Ping began organizing guild activities. He led his members in raiding monster lairs, slaying rare bosses, and gathering vast quantities of resources. With each victory, the system played inspiring music, and the guild's experience bar soared.

Soon, the name "Glory King" appeared on the guild rankings. Tang Ping watched excitedly as his ranking continued to rise, his sense of accomplishment growing stronger and stronger.

However, to become a truly top-tier guild, more investment is needed. The system has timely pushed a series of "guild strengthening gift packs" that promise to significantly increase the guild's level and strength.

Tang Ping didn't hesitate and pulled out his wallet again. He purchased several gift packs, including "Guild Flag Enhancement," "Guild Base Upgrade," and "Guild Skill Enhancement." With each purchase, the system would unleash dazzling special effects, transforming the guild buildings into a brand new look, and the members' cheers would echo.

The tireless efforts of day and night finally paid off. On the third day after the guild was created, "Glory King" successfully climbed into the top ten guild rankings. The system sent a congratulatory message, and the entire guild was immersed in the joy of victory.

Tang Ping stood at the highest point of the guild castle, overlooking the bustling guild territory. Below, members busied themselves crafting equipment, trading goods, and enjoying themselves. He felt he was one step closer to his goal—becoming the lord of the Imperial City.

However, he didn't know that this seemingly glorious gang empire was actually built on the real money he continuously poured in. Meanwhile, the gaming company was quietly counting the money behind the scenes, revealing a contented smile.

Afterwards, Tang Ping began to strengthen his equipment.
Tang Ping took a deep breath, his finger hovering above the screen. His gaze fixed on the legendary weapon, the Dragon Roar Sky-Splitting Sword, gleaming with purple light. The sword had already been enhanced to +12, and each level above that would be a huge leap forward.

"It must succeed!" Tang Ping muttered to himself and clicked the enhancement button.

A gorgeous magic circle appeared on the screen, with the Dragon Roar Sky-Splitting Sword suspended at its center, surrounded by shimmering runes. A dazzling beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping the weapon.

Tang Ping held his breath, his heartbeat accelerating. The light grew brighter and brighter, nearly stinging his eyes.

"Ding!" A crisp sound rang out.

"Congratulations! Enhancement successful! Your 'Dragon Roar Sky-breaking Sword' has been upgraded to +13!"

Tang Ping slapped his thigh excitedly, a bright smile on his face. He couldn't wait to check the weapon's attributes, and sure enough, all the values ​​had increased significantly.

"Come again!" Tang Ping was full of fighting spirit, ready to challenge +14.

However, the system prompted him that he was running low on enhancement materials. Tang Ping frowned, then opened the store and without hesitation bought a "top enhancement pack."

With enough materials, Tang Ping clicked the "strengthen" button again. This time, the magic circle's light was even more dazzling, and the runes around it spun even faster. Tang Ping's heart was in suspense.

The light gradually faded, and Tang Ping stared at the screen expectantly.

"Unfortunately, the enhancement failed." The cold system prompt made Tang Ping feel like he was falling into an ice cave.

"It's okay, let's try again!" Tang Ping gritted his teeth and clicked on the enhancement button again.

failure.

Another failure.

The continuous blows made Tang Ping begin to sweat. He looked at his rapidly shrinking game coins and felt a surge of panic.

"No, I must succeed!" Tang Ping hardened his heart and bought another more expensive "Supreme Enhancement Gift Pack".

With the new materials, Tang Ping regrouped. This time, before strengthening, he also used a "lucky charm" that was said to increase the success rate.

The magic circle lit up again, and Tang Ping's heart beat so fast that it almost jumped out of his chest.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations! Enhancement successful! Your 'Dragon Roar Sky-breaking Sword' has been upgraded to +14!"

"YES!" Tang Ping shouted excitedly, drawing a puzzled look from his roommate. Without bothering to explain, he immediately checked the weapon's attributes. Sure enough, all the stats had increased dramatically.

With his confidence surging, Tang Ping decided to keep trying and aim for +15. However, the process that followed was like a roller coaster of ups and downs.

The +14 to +15 enhancement failed five times in a row. Tang Ping's forehead was covered with sweat, and his palms began to feel damp. Every time he failed, he felt like he was being stabbed in the heart.

"No, I've invested so much, I absolutely cannot give up!" Tang Ping gritted his teeth and took out his mobile phone to recharge again.

Finally, on the eighth attempt, accompanied by an unprecedented brilliant light effect, the system joyfully announced: "Congratulations! The enhancement is a great success! Your 'Dragon Roar Breaking Heaven Sword' has been upgraded to +15!"

Tang Ping slumped down in his chair and let out a long sigh. He felt as if he had just been through a fierce battle, exhausted yet excited.

However, when he checked his game currency balance, Tang Ping's heart sank again. He had spent nearly 20,000 yuan on this upgrade.

"Is it worth it?" A small voice sounded in his heart.

Tang Ping shook his head, dismissing the thought. He looked at the dazzling +15 weapon, feeling that all his efforts were worth it.

"With this weapon, I will definitely become the strongest player!" Tang Ping secretly made up his mind and prepared to move towards a higher goal.

However, he didn't know that the game system had already set the success rate for enhancements, and those expensive "lucky charms" merely gave players the illusion of control over their fate. Tang Ping was falling deeper and deeper into this carefully designed digital trap, unable to extricate himself.

Tang Ping was addicted to strengthening his equipment, when suddenly he realized that all the training resources he had were used up.

Tang Ping gritted his teeth and said, "Insufficient bank card balance? That's easy to fix! I remember there's a property deed in the safe!"

(End of this chapter)