The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

Just then, a golden ID made a statement, instantly overshadowing everyone else's discussion.

[World Channel] [Dragon Rising]: "Buying large quantities of boss-level and above materials at high prices. As many as you have, I'll take them. DM me for a quote!"

"Is it that buyer who made tens of millions?!"

"Perhaps not, but anyone who dares to say something like that is definitely a top-tier tycoon of the same level!"

The appearance of the dragon raising its head made the flames of this carnival burn even brighter.

"The big boss has entered the fray!"

"Got it, we'll have a lottery, the big shots will get the prizes, this is everyone working for the big shots!"

"Working for someone else? I'd love to work for a big shot every day! Isn't that easier money than manual labor?"

"That's right, do what you're capable of. As long as the price he offers is high enough, I'll willingly bow and scrape and offer it with both hands, even if it means I have to do something humbly."

In a secluded corner of the safe zone, a young player had just exchanged 75 Source Crystals for a basic life potion.

He used to be reluctant to use such luxurious things, but now that he has money, he wants to splurge a little.

Feeling his wounds healing at a visible speed, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

There was a time when he felt that there was no difference between being alive and being dead.

The world has changed so much; just two months ago, it was a peaceful place.

But now, China is out of touch with the rest of the world...

No, no, no, perhaps it's more accurate to say that on the entire planet Earth, only the Dragon Kingdom remains now.

Moreover, a large number of monsters have appeared in the real world. Although his city has not yet been affected, it is probably only a matter of time.

Every day now is just a repetition of the struggles and numbness of the previous day.

To survive, to obtain even a meager amount of resources, he could abandon all dignity.

We can never go back to that kind of life where we could lie flat or roll up without a care in the world.

So, before the daily lottery event started, he just felt that being alive was good, and dying didn't matter.

But now, looking at the extra balance in his personal account, he felt the long-lost warmth brought by the life potion.

He suddenly felt that life was becoming more and more hopeful.

"I love Wasteland Era! Thank you, Mother, for giving me life!"

He typed this nonsensical sentence into the regional channel with trembling fingers.

......

Lin Mo remained standing by the window.

The outside world's hustle and bustle, the players' revelry, had no effect on this small general store.

But Lin Mo could see it.

Through the shared field of vision of that sparrow, Lin Mo could see the entire server's data stream surging wildly at an unprecedented speed.

Player activity increased by 312%.

Grocery store sales have also increased by 21 percentage points compared to previous days.

The consumption desire index of lower-income consumers is rising at a visible rate.

Everything fell precisely on the track he had laid out beforehand.

......

The atmosphere at the headquarters of the Heavenly Fox Guild was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The enchanting fox leaned back in the large sofa, her fiery red, tight-fitting leather armor outlining her breathtaking curves. Her long legs were crossed, and a stubbed-out cigarette was held between her fingers.

She has been maintaining this position for a long time.

These past few days, Meihu has been living in constant fear and anxiety.

The business of credit lending is essentially a reckless test of the limits of that mysterious shop owner's rules.

Meihu originally thought that with the size and influence of the guild, even if she were discovered, no one could do anything to her.

Even if it does, at worst it will just increase your sin value.

But to her complete surprise, everyone involved was stripped of their employee status without warning.

All eleven people present at the time had their employee status revoked.

In today's world, losing your job as a shop assistant is tantamount to a death sentence, and the punishment is undeniably severe.

Originally, Meihu was prepared to die.

But several days passed, and nothing happened.

There were no warnings, no penalties, and not even a single related system message.

This eerie calm, however, gradually replaced the fear in the fox spirit's heart with another emotion—greed.

"President...should we...continue?"

A trusted subordinate stood to the side, his forehead covered in cold sweat, and asked cautiously.

Everyone in the guild knew exactly what they were doing.

It's like walking a tightrope over a cliff with a bottomless abyss below.

"How have our profits been these past few days?" Meihu didn't answer, but instead flicked the ash from her cigarette and asked slowly.

"Not only did it not fall, but it actually... rose... almost doubled..."

The person speaking was also somewhat puzzled, since the Minghu Guild had been frequently appearing on the trending topics list recently, with various topics emerging one after another.

But the number of people opening personal loans has not decreased; on the contrary, it has increased.

At this moment, another confidant spoke up: "It's probably because there's a big influencer on Douyin who's been saying that our Tianhu Guild is going to collapse, and he's telling everyone to come and take advantage of us."

Meiko: "..."

The fox spirit's face gradually darkened: "If they want to fleece my Heavenly Fox Guild, they'll have to see if they have the guts!"

The others, unaware of Meihu's thoughts, exchanged knowing glances. The middle-aged man closest to her chuckled and asked, "So, are we still lending money out?"

The fox spirit stood up and paced around the room, each step graceful and elegant, but her words carried a ruthless edge.

"Loan! Why not lend?!"

Enchantress: "What are you afraid of? If they wanted to interfere, they would have done so already. The fact that they're not doing anything now, what does that mean?"

"This shows that what we're doing is something they don't want to control, and can't control!"

The people below dared not reply.

The fox spirit stopped and turned to look at her anxious subordinates.

"That's just how the world works: the bold get rich, and the timid starve."

"Listen up, everyone! Go all out! Issue every loan you can!"

"But President, what if..."

"There's no such thing as 'what if'!" Meihu interrupted him sharply. "The market share is only so much. If you don't do it, plenty of others will."

"The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish! And we're doing just fine, aren't we? Maybe the shop owner is too lazy to care, or can't manage it all anyway. After all, even if we're not the Heavenly Foxes, there are still the Golden Foxes and Silver Foxes."

"Now is the perfect time for our Sky Fox Guild to make a fortune!"

The fox spirit's words carried an undeniable decisiveness, momentarily easing the tense atmosphere in the room.

The subordinates looked at each other, but were ultimately blinded by the promise of doubled profits, and nodded through gritted teeth.

"Yes, Chairman!"

Seeing the renewed enthusiasm of her subordinates, a satisfied smile finally appeared on the lips of the enchanting fox.

Meihu sat back down on the sofa, imagining the Yuanjing flowing into her account, and the last trace of unease in her heart was completely dispelled.

What mysterious shop owner? What rules?

In this wasteland, only the power and wealth you hold in your hands are the only real things.

However, her smugness didn't last three seconds.

boom--!!!

With a deafening crash, the alloy gate of the Sky Fox Guild was kicked into pieces from the outside in the most savage way!

Metal fragments mixed with smoke and dust swirled into the room.

"Who goes there?!"

The guild members were terrified and drew their weapons.

Amidst the smoke and dust, several tall figures slowly walked in.

The leader was clad in a menacing dark gold armor, the surface of which crackled with electricity. Every step he took exuded a heavy sense of oppression.

When the fox spirit saw who it was, she felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and it clenched violently.

"Mo Fang!"

"It's you..."

The guild leader of "I Have a Sword" is one of the top figures on the combat power ranking!

More importantly, there's his other identity—everyone knows that Mo Fang is the mysterious shopkeeper's number one lackey!

Although Mo Fang didn't utter a single word, his mere presence here speaks volumes.

It’s over.

This thought instantly shattered all the lingering hope that Meihu had just built up.