Online Game: Me, with Unparalleled Comprehension

The original poster seems to be a data enthusiast, as the post is well-organized and logical.

"Brothers, everyone heard the announcement: Mangku Zhuha was solo-killed by an anonymous player. And look at the current level rankings—"

Below is a screenshot showing the current top ten rankings in the China region.

The first place was surprisingly held by an anonymous player named "***", level 30.

The second to tenth place rankings were all level 29, and their IDs were all well-known names of top players on the forum, but they were all overshadowed.

"Look closely," the original poster continued, "the announcement was posted around 5 PM today. The leaderboard refreshes in real-time. This anonymous player immediately jumped to first place after the announcement, reaching level 30. Keep in mind, yesterday's number one, Leng Jianxin, was only level 29."

"As the only level 60 beast, the Mangku Zhuha's experience points are incredibly abundant, right? Based on the rough calculation of the experience formula of other high-level BOSSes, even just participating in killing the Mangku Zhuha will give a level 29 player enough experience points to directly level up to level 30, and it may even be excessive."

"Therefore, the conclusion is obvious: this anonymous big shot who suddenly appeared at the top of the leaderboard is 99% the same powerful figure who killed the Mangku Zhuha!"

The comments section under the post has exploded:

"Holy crap! It really is! The level matches!"

"Level 30... My god, I'm only level 22. It's so frustrating to compare yourself to others."

"Wow, that's awesome! But why stay anonymous? If it were me, I'd want the whole server to know about this!"

"You don't know anything! Keeping a low profile is the best policy. Fame brings a lot of trouble; what if someone starts targeting you?"

"That's true. The death penalty in this game is too severe, so becoming famous isn't necessarily a good thing."

"Level 30... how many monsters do I have to kill? Or is the experience gain from the Wild Toad really that outrageous?"

"That's outrageous! It's the only level 60 beast, and the first kill of it. The experience bonus must be insane."

"I'm so envious, jealous, and resentful... I also want to try my luck at the Valley of Ten Thousand Calamities."

"Wake up, upstairs! Haven't we learned our lesson from the complete annihilation of the War God Temple's elite squad?"

Wu Feng read through the list one by one, his face expressionless, only a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth.

"I accidentally surged to first place," he muttered to himself, his tone unreadable, neither happy nor helpless.

He really didn't want to become famous.

But levels can't be hidden.

The leaderboard is updated in real time; as long as your level is high enough, you will automatically be ranked higher.

"Now I'm famous." Wu Feng shook his head, but he wasn't too bothered by it.

So what if I become famous? Anyway, I'm anonymous, so nobody knows it's me.

No matter how much people speculated on the forum, they would never guess that it was him, a seemingly ordinary player.

As long as he doesn't expose himself, it's not a big problem.

He shut down the forum and stopped reading the heated discussions.

With a swipe of his finger, he opened the "Jianghu Investor Exchange Group," which he checked almost every day but hadn't seen much activity lately.

The icon lit up, and a waterfall of information flooded in. Too lazy to read the repetitive acquisition announcements, he directly opened the input box, typed, and sent a message:

"Cash available: 20 taels of gold and 200 taels of silver. I'm located in Xiyuan Town in the southwest. Face-to-face transactions or guarantors are accepted."

After the message was sent, the group was quiet for a moment, then it was pushed up by several shouts from people trying to boost their ratios.

But soon, the private chat notification sounds started ringing one after another.

Wu Feng opened the message and took a look. Most of the replies started with:

"Brother, the goods are good, but I'm in Kaifeng. Is it convenient for you to come over? I can cover some of the travel expenses."

"Xiyuan Town? That's too remote. I'm in Luoyang. Why don't you bring it over? I'll cover the travel expenses."

"Dude, I'm based in Kaifeng, I have a shop, and my reputation is guaranteed. If you can come over, we can discuss the price."

Wu Feng was speechless as he looked at these replies.

Sure enough, these big bosses and guilds are mostly based in the most prosperous capital cities in the Central Plains.

Kaifeng, Yingtian, Luoyang, and Chang'an are the core areas in the game that are the most economically developed, resource-concentrated, and have the largest number of players.

In small places like Xiyuan Town on the southwestern border, it's good enough if there are occasional independent gold merchants running their own businesses. Large clients who can handle dozens of taels of gold would never stay here permanently.

"Looks like these bosses all set up shop in big cities," he muttered to himself.

The time he would spend traveling from the southwest back to the Central Plains would be enough for him to hone his skills considerably.

He patiently chatted briefly with several buyers who responded.

In the end, I had a more in-depth conversation with Mr. Luo, with whom I had previously conducted business.

Mr. Luo: "Brother, I'll take the goods. The price is 141 according to the current market price, no problem. However, I am based in Kaifeng and have a shop there, specializing in buying gold and materials. If you have time to come over, feel free to contact me anytime. Larger quantities get better prices. If you really can't come over, I can ask a friend in the southwest to pick it up for you, but there will be more procedures involved, and the price may have to be negotiated down a little."

Wu Feng looked at the message, thought for a moment, and replied, "Keep the things for now. I haven't finished my business here yet. I might go back to the Central Plains after I'm done, and I'll contact you then."

Mr. Luo: "Sure, I'll contact you anytime. You know my reputation, I hope we can cooperate smoothly."

Wu Feng closed the private message window and shook his head helplessly.

"It seems I'll have to go back to the Central Plains first if I want to sell gold coins."

The game map is too big, which is indeed troublesome.

From the southwestern border to the heart of the Central Plains, it's more than a thousand miles. Even if he used his lightness skill to travel at full speed, it would still take him several days.

Moreover, you're bound to encounter all sorts of things along the way—leveling up, doing quests, exploring… the time cost is too high.

"I'll just have to wait until I get back to sell them." He put away his phone and stopped thinking about it.

At this point, the waiter began serving the dishes.

The steaming hot boiled fish is glistening with red oil, the twice-cooked pork is perfectly marbled with fat and lean meat, the salt and pepper duck wings are fragrant and spicy, and the water spinach with garlic is refreshing.

The aroma of real-life food wafted over, instantly washing away the fighting and killing in the game.

Wu Feng picked up his chopsticks and focused on the food in front of him.

The fish was tender and flavorful with a spicy kick; the twice-cooked pork was savory and perfect with rice; and the water spinach helped cut through the richness. He ate quickly with the rice, devouring all four dishes, the soup, and a large bowl of rice in a flash.

After finishing the meal, I nibbled on some salt and pepper duck wings.

After finishing the meal, I felt satisfied with my full stomach.

I paid the bill and got up.

Stepping out of the restaurant, the cool night breeze brushed against my face.

After a short walk to allow the food to digest, I returned to my lodgings.

Take a hot shower and change into clean, soft pajamas.

I felt refreshed and relaxed.

Without delay, I lay back down in the gaming pod.

The hatch closed, and consciousness sank.

In the game world, in the east courtyard of Yue'an Inn.

The scene before my eyes changed from blurry to clear.

The oil lamp had burned out, and the room was dim, with only a few slivers of cool moonlight filtering in from the window.

Wu Feng sat cross-legged on the bed and closed his eyes.

The mental cultivation method of "Pure Yang Wuji Gong" quietly circulates.

With practice at a higher level, the technique runs more smoothly. The golden-red pure yang energy vortex slowly rotates in the dantian, growing stronger and more solid with each cycle.

[Pure Yang Limitless Skill Proficiency +210]

The signal indicates a regular jumping pattern.

He was free of distractions and completely immersed in cultivation.

The body's vital energy flows like a river, circulating endlessly along subtle pathways.

Time slipped away quietly in this state of complete absorption.

The sky outside the window changed from dark black to deep blue, and the faint sounds of roosters crowing and dogs barking could be heard in the distance, signaling the quiet arrival of a new day.

As another cycle of Qi circulation came to a complete end, Wu Feng slowly withdrew his practice and opened his eyes.

His eyes shone with a gentle light, with a faint golden hue that quickly subsided.

He exhaled a long, stale breath, which condensed into a straight white ribbon in the cool morning air.

I glanced at the skill bar:

【Pure Yang Limitless Skill (Proficient 126000/300000)】

One night of practice increased my proficiency by more than 100,000 points.

"With a little more practice, I can reach the minor mastery level," he muttered to himself calmly.

I got up and stretched, and my internal energy flowed naturally, dispelling the sluggishness from sitting for so long.

I pushed open the door and stepped into the courtyard. The morning air was crisp and clear, carrying the unique, lively atmosphere of the small town.

He didn't linger in the courtyard; he walked straight out of the courtyard and into the inn's lobby.