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

Thinking this through, Mo Fang pretended to approach his friend beside him and feigned concern, saying:

"I just saw that guy steal your bullets. Do you want me to testify for you?"

But the other party waved their hand and said, "Use it if you want."

The man, who was enjoying the fight, suddenly realized what was happening and took a step back: "It's just some ammunition, it's nothing, it's not worth much."

"Besides, I hate trouble, but thanks anyway, bro."

Mo Fang laughed and said, "Oh, so you two know each other. I apologize for being so presumptuous."

The man smiled and nodded at Mo Fang, then ignored him.

Mo Fang didn't shamelessly continue to approach.

He sensed the man's distance; it was a sign that he was guarding against him.

They were all complete strangers, yet the difference in their treatment was so stark.

Simply outrageous.

I've discussed these people with Wang Banxian and the others before.

But none of them took it seriously. Wang Banxian even said that most of these people were just NPCs who were there for the closed beta test.

It's all just to boost the game's popularity and make it look more popular.

This kind of thing happens all the time in other games.

They are collectively known as "hidden spenders," a term used to incentivize other players to spend money on the game.

But Mo Fang never thought that was the case. These people had ulterior motives and their own ideas. They didn't even sell equipment or source crystals, and they didn't do anything to promote the game, not even for profit.

They also follow instructions, cooperate, and have strong teamwork skills.

They didn't seem like players at all; they were more like... soldiers.

Once the thought appeared, it could never be erased.

Because the logic is completely flawed.

Even the official acquisition of Yuanjing is outrageous.

Mo Fang frowned and shook his head vigorously.

He always felt there was something he hadn't considered, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

"Fine, whatever happens, let's complete the initial gene awakening first, that's always the right thing to do."

Putting aside my unease, I looked at the comments section.

The comments section was flooded with complaints:

Why is Mo Fang not moving? Is he scared out of his wits?

[Steal monsters, this is all money!]

[Host, you can't do it, I'll take your place!]

Mo Fang simply smiled at these comments: "I was thinking about something and got a little distracted."

As he spoke, Mo Fang also joined the battle.

As more and more Sand Abyss Lords (juveniles) were killed, suddenly, the earth began to tremble.

The sudden commotion startled everyone present.

All eyes were fixed on the distant horizon, past the Sand Lord (in its juvenile form).

On the distant horizon, an unimaginably huge shadow was slowly rising.

It was a colossal behemoth that blotted out the sky.

Its appearance darkened the sky.

In the live stream, the chat paused for a moment, then refreshed at an even more frantic pace.

Holy crap, the Virgin Mary!

【...What is that?】

Wow...it's so big...

[CG? This must be CG from a game!]

My God... I feel like my worldview has been completely shattered... It's so huge...

[Watching from behind my screen, I can't even imagine how awesome it must have been for you guys there!]

[This huge thing is awesome!]

At the same time, an attribute panel appeared in the live stream.

【Lord of the Sand Abyss - Hidden Sand】

[Level: Boss]

Combat Power: 22361

Combat Rank: B-

Lord of the Sand Abyss—Qian Sha—simply raised his head slightly.

But even just the part that is above ground is taller than the tallest building.

The next second, countless Sand Abyss Lords (in their juvenile form) rushed towards her.

at the same time.

A cold, violent thought resounded directly in everyone's minds.

"Damn insects! They dared to invade my territory and slaughter my offspring while I was asleep!"

"You have already chosen your path to death!"

As the sound faded, Qian Sha's enormous ring-shaped mouth suddenly opened, aiming at the light screen of the safe zone.

The next second, a devastating torrent of energy erupted and slammed violently into the light screen.

"boom--!!!"

No nonsense, let's get straight to the point.

The safety zone's light curtain is like a calm lake surface; when a stone is thrown in, ripples spread, but it remains steadfast.

After the attack, the light barrier remained intact.

"Huh? What on earth is this?"

Qian Sha seemed somewhat surprised, and launched another attack.

But it was all in vain. No matter how she attacked, the thin light barrier remained unbreakable.

Inside the grocery store.

Lin Mo looked out the window at the sand dunes that resembled mythical beasts, and felt a chill run down his spine.

If this thing were to rush in, not only would his little shop be destroyed, but the entire safe zone would probably be razed to the ground in an instant.

The monster's attributes appeared in front of Lin Mo the next second.

Lin Mo: "...System, are you sure this monster is really only B-?"

System: [No seats! That's true, host. There's one thing you need to know: body size doesn't mean everything.]

Lin Mo: "..."

That makes sense, but it has to be said that the size of this monster is truly frightening.

If this thing were fully developed, it would be as big as a city.

"System, is this light screen reliable?"

[Please rest assured, host, the safe zone is protected by absolute defense; no attack of any level can destroy it.]

Lin Mo breathed a slight sigh of relief, but seeing that big guy outside refusing to leave, he started to have a headache again.

If it doesn't leave, the players can't get out, and how can business be done?

"Is there a rule where, for example, I'm invincible in the safe zone, and I can instantly kill anything that comes in?"

This service is not available.

The system answered crisply and decisively.

However, the host can increase combat power by consuming revenue.

Lin Mo's eyes lit up. To be honest, he had completely forgotten about this feature.

Although this feature has been available for a long time, he simply can't afford to add any potential points with a turnover of 1000.

"How much revenue would it take to kill it?"

[Calculations are in progress based on the target...]

[Calculation complete.]

[It is estimated that 2,835,000 points of revenue will be required, which will bring the combat strength to par with the target.]

To achieve overwhelming combat power and easy kills, it is recommended to allocate points up to 5,000,000 points of revenue consumed.

"..."

Lin Mo's eyes instantly cleared.

He glanced at his pitiful sales figure: 52411.

"Upgrading to a level 3 general store only requires 10 in sales, and you're asking for five million just to add a little more?"

"Besides, where am I supposed to get that much revenue for you right now!"

There's nothing we can do about that.

The system orb transformed into the shape of a sparrow, perched on Lin Mo's shoulder, tilted its head, and spoke in an indifferent tone.

However, the host need not worry; according to the rules of the safe zone, it cannot cause you any harm.

Lin Mo: "..."