After AFK for five years, I returned to be number one in the entire server.

Lin was also woken up by the light; the curtains weren't fully drawn, and sunlight fell on his face.

He sat up, and a massive influx of information suddenly flooded his mind.

He saw images of his mother busy in the kitchen and the residents of the building next door.

The area continued to expand, extending outwards to neighborhoods, office buildings, schools...

Biomagnetic field?

Each player has a biomagnetic field, and the more powerful the player, the larger the range of their biomagnetic field.

Players can sense things within a biomagnetic field and even directly manipulate them.

The top 100 players have a biomagnetic field with a radius of approximately 200 meters.

Lin Ye's biomagnetic field can cover an area with a radius of about 20 kilometers, which is enough to cover the entire urban area of ​​Linhai City where he currently lives.

He went downstairs to eat breakfast, and his mother sat across from him: "I've discussed it with your Aunt Su, and we've decided to have Niannian tutor you. You can go to her house after you finish eating."

"She must be quite busy."

"They said it's possible, and you know your own level. Learn seriously and don't waste their time."

Seeing his absent-minded look, Lin Ye's mother felt helpless. This child had been like this since he was little, never caring about anything.

I've argued and fought with his father, but it's no use. He remains lukewarm and indifferent.

Sometimes she thinks that as long as the child doesn't go astray, living a peaceful and stable life like this isn't bad.

But when she looked at Su Nian from other people's families, her desire for her son to succeed always stirred within her.

Su Nian's home is not far away, about a 20-minute walk.

Su Nian opened the door, wearing a light-colored, loose-fitting sweatshirt.

She led her to the living room and asked, "Which subject are you worst at?"

"English."

Su Nian took the test paper he had done and began to explain it to him.

She explained the questions in a straightforward manner, without beating around the bush, showing no impatience, and without offering any pleasantries or encouragement.

After talking like this for a while, she asked Lin to rewrite the test paper while she read a book next to him.

The living room was quiet when the doorbell rang while Lin was working on the third big question.

Su Nian got up to open the door, and a long-haired girl in a blue dress walked in. She must be Su Nian's friend, and they seemed to have a good relationship.

Fang Cheng glanced at Lin Ye in the living room, and Su Nian led her to her bedroom.

Lin continued working on his problems, but because it was so quiet here, he could hear faint chatter coming from the bedroom.

They were talking about school: a certain teacher, a certain classmate, final exams, and college applications.

After a while, they started talking about dating again, saying that they could date freely in college and wouldn't have to worry about their teachers and parents.

"Niannian, what kind of guy do you like? So many people at school are chasing after you, the love letters could fill the trash can at the back of the classroom, don't you like any of them?"

"I don't have time for dating."

"You've got a university, right? If you were to date, what type would you look for? Someone aloof and handsome like Chen Bing, someone gentle and cheerful like Liu Yuwen, or perhaps someone a bit of a rascal like Zhang Donghang?"

"Are you choosing a concubine for me?"

"No, I just wanted to know in advance so I could help you find someone suitable later."

"If I had to say, I'd prefer the other person to be a player."

"Players? That's so rare. I didn't realize Nian Nian was so ambitious."

"The future society will be player-centric, and besides that, he can take me to see a completely different world."

In the afternoon, Lin also returned from Su Nian's house.

As evening approached, his father was watching TV in the living room, humming a tune, and seemed quite happy.

"You're back? Do you still remember your brother Yao?"

"Lin Yao?"

"Yes, your uncle's family."

Lin also remembered this person; they used to play together a lot when they were kids in the countryside, and the person was two years older than him.

Later, I heard that he dropped out of junior high school and went out to work. No matter where he went or what he did, his family members would shake their heads and sigh when they talked about it.

"What's wrong with him?"

"He's back, and he's a player."

"When did this happen?"

"Your uncle said he was selected by 'Star Abyss' last year, but he hasn't told the family. He's moved to Linhai now and rents an apartment in Bairui Mansion. Do you know how much it costs a month there?"

"It costs at least 100,000 a month, which is more than a million a year," Lin Ye's father added excitedly.

"He's not your son, why are you getting so worked up?" Lin Ye's mother's voice came from the kitchen.

"That's my nephew too. My Lin family has produced someone remarkable; I'm delighted!"

Lin Ye's father picked up the remote and pressed a few buttons casually: "He invited you all out tonight, you, Niannian, and a few younger relatives."

"I don't want to go." Lin Ye had been studying all day and was feeling listless.

"Hey kid, your brother Yao rarely comes back, you have to go, or don't come back to sleep tonight. Here's the address..."

At 7:30 p.m., Lin also arrived at his destination.

Platinum Mansion is the best residential community in Linhai City. Facial recognition is required for entry and exit, there is a live receptionist in the lobby, and the elevators are carpeted.

Lin Yao lives in number 1206.

Lin followed the instructions from the Queen Mother of the West on his phone and found the place. As soon as he arrived at the door, it opened automatically, and another Queen Mother of the West's welcoming voice sounded from inside the room.

It's very large inside, at least 200 square meters by my estimation. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the night scene, and you can see the lights of the commercial district in the distance.

There were several people sitting on the sofa, including two of his cousins ​​whom he vaguely remembered, Su Nian, and a girl he didn't recognize.

Lin Yao walked in from the balcony. He had changed a lot in the few years since I last saw him. The mischievous boy was gone, replaced by a young man with neat features.

He was about 1.78 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a relaxed posture. He was wearing a thin black knit sweater with the sleeves pushed up to his forearms.

After Lin came in, everyone only glanced at him and then paid no more attention.

"How long do you plan to stay this time, Yao-ge?" asked Song Shouyi, a tall and thin boy.

"Brother Yao is a gamer, he probably won't settle down in a small place like Linhai," Zhang Bai said, adjusting his glasses.

"Yao-ge has been away for years, and Linhai has changed a lot. Many areas have been renovated. Changshan Park, where we used to go, has a lot more things now. Yao-ge might not even recognize them anymore, right, Niannian?" said another girl named Wu Ying.

"The changes are quite significant." Su Nian nodded, remaining as quiet as ever.

"I'm not in a hurry to leave. Let's all go out and have some fun together sometime." Lin Yao smiled gently, her attitude amiable, and she didn't distance herself from everyone just because they were players.

"Okay, okay, let's go tonight. Changshan Park is very beautiful at night..." Wu Ying's bangs swayed in front of her forehead as she skipped and jumped among the crowd.

Lin sat at the end of the sofa, unnoticed by anyone.

While Wu Ying was still talking about what fun things were, Song Shouyi and Zhang Bai suggested thrilling rides like the pirate ship and the giant swing, and Su Nian occasionally nodded in response.

Surrounded by others, Lin Yao didn't talk much, but when he did, it was always decisive, much like when he was the leader of the kids when he was a child.

Compared to then, he has become much more composed and mature.