I'm just an internet cafe owner

Liu Yuan nodded: "Yes~ But this time, apart from this, there aren't any particularly special requirements. Hey, look, the newcomer is here. Hmm? A nine-tailed fox? Is that... a Taoist robe? It doesn't look like it... It really does have some elements from my hometown..."

Liu Yuan was at a loss for words, but after carefully examining the adorable nine-tailed fox in front of him, he was captivated.

He fell into deep thought. So weak... Won't he be bullied as a boss?

Kisara's eyes lit up when he saw the new employee; the nine fluffy tails looked incredibly comfortable to touch.

"Excuse me, is this... where I work?"

Through the Dragon God, she knew she was going to become an employee here. She understood what this four-dimensional internet cafe meant: becoming a customer meant having the opportunity to change her world, and becoming a staff member offered even greater security for her world. For no other reason than for Gensokyo, for the sake of her former mistress, Lady Yukari, Yakumo Ran was prepared to sacrifice herself.

Upon seeing the new employee, Liu Yuan began his self-introduction: "Welcome to 4D Space Internet Cafe, my name is Liu Yuan."

Kisei: "My name is Kisei."

Liu Yuan: "Do you know what kind of job this store is hiring for?"

Yakumo Ran nodded with her hands in her pockets and said, "Understood."

In fact, Yakumo Ran did not want to get involved, but before leaving, the Dragon God specifically emphasized one thing with his mind: "Just be the same as you are when you are there. That boss wants a capable employee, not an obedient servant."

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"Your job is simple: greet guests and offer guidance when necessary. Don't worry, Kisaragi and I will assist you until you are familiar with the work process of this internet cafe. Just focus on serving them with confidence."

"Yes."

Yakumo Ran put her hands together and nodded slightly to show that she remembered the work Liu Yuan had told her.

For a thousand-year-old monster like her, this level of work only required one listen to to understand it. However, as Liu Yuan finished explaining, he suddenly became curious.

"Let me ask you a question: Are you skilled in seduction?"

Upon hearing this question, Yakumo Ran's expression changed slightly, but she still nodded: "I know a little."

"Come on, try it on me!"

"?"

Hearing such a strange request, Yakumo Ran was taken aback. Did the being specifically instructed by the Dragon God have some strange fetish? Or was he interested in her?

While thinking, Yakumo Ran used her charm on Liu Yuan.

Meanwhile, Kisara, who was observing from the side, stroked his chin and thought, "Her charm is just average! It's not like Ahri throwing out a heart."

Liu Yuan chimed in, "Yes, and this seduction isn't very effective. I thought the seduction would feature all sorts of flashy, blood-pumping scenes, but it just amplifies desire. But I have to admit, with your stunning beauty, most humans really can't resist."

Kisara turned his head curiously: "And you? How are you feeling?"

Liu Yuan stroked his chin, savoring the taste: "How should I put it? Just average? Not exciting enough? After all, people who play too much redstone lose their humanity."

Kisara patted him on the shoulder: "No problem. I'm not human either. We can just work together."

"... "

Ran Yakumo looked at her two superiors and listened to their conversation, feeling her head buzzing. Was this how they described themselves? Even among youkai, very few addressed themselves like that.

After Liu Yuan and Kisara bickered, Liu Yuan brought Yakumo Ran to the main store to introduce her to everyone.

Who was the happiest when the new employee joined? Not Liu Yuan, but Alicia. Although she had met cute girls from various worlds while working at the internet cafe, this was the first time she had met a fox girl.

"Alicia, watch your image! You're a senior now!"

Alicia: "Received~"

They said they received it, but they didn't really take it seriously.

Since Coral Palace Heartsea, the internet cafe has had a tradition of welcoming newcomers. After all, it's not like when there were fewer people, where it was always the same few people coming and going. Even if you weren't familiar with each other, you could play League of Legends or Rainbow Six Siege and you'd get to know each other quickly.

But now that there are more people, it's hard for newcomers to integrate into the large group. Holding a welcome party at this time, where everyone can introduce themselves, can help them become familiar with each other.

"Yakumo Ran? What a lovely name! Do you have any siblings named Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, or Purple?"

"What? There's only one senior who sleeps all day?"

"Lan~ Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Girls from different worlds introduced themselves to each other, and a few social terrorists took the initiative to mentor the newcomers, which allowed Yakumo Ran to quickly integrate into the group.

After everyone finished eating and drinking and gathered at the computers, Jibril, the very senior member of the store, spoke with an air of wisdom: "Blue! Let me tell you, a new game is launching today. Based on our experience, new games bring new customers. And when a new store adds a new game, those new customers will definitely flock to the new store to boost sales. Familiarize yourself with this game today, master a few keywords, and then trick the boss out of some information. Those new customers will be completely won over. The boss, that little..."

Jibril's words seemed normal at first, but as she continued, Liu Yuan's expression froze.

Meanwhile, Kisara, who was cracking sunflower seeds in the corner, reminded Jibril, "Jibril, it's not that I didn't warn you, but look who's behind you."

Undeterred, Jibril deftly opened the can of cola and whirled around in an instant: "Boss, an iced cola!"

Taking the Coke, Liu Yuan patted Jibril's head: "Little Jibril! You eat my food, drink my drinks, play with my toys, owe me money, and then you talk bad about me?"

Jibril's righteous words: "What? Who spoke ill of you! Who spoke ill of you?!"

I'll help you take him down!!!

At that moment, she was very grateful that Kisara reminded her in time. She felt that if she had blurted out everything, she would definitely not have any good food, drinks, or fun today.

Liu Yuan wasn't a petty person. He considered Jibril's arrival as a way to liven up the atmosphere, but after today, Liu Yuan would find an opportunity to make things difficult for Jibril.

What? She's already being held back because her strength hasn't fully recovered? Oh well, that's alright then.

The welcome party ended amidst much laughter and joy, and Yakumo Ran sat down in front of the computer to try out the new game. However, while everyone was playing the new game, Hao Ye suddenly remembered something very important.

"Everyone, this new game is a bit special. Unless you are an immortal being, we will try to keep the game speed consistent with reality. The same goes for you. If you haven't lived for hundreds of years, don't turn the game's time flow to the maximum."

Upon hearing this, Leticia asked curiously, "Is there something wrong with this game?"

Liu Yuan shook his head: "There's no problem, it's just that this is a cultivation game. The passage of several years at a time is a bit unfriendly to ordinary people. If you want to experience the game's original flavor, the best time ratio for most people is 1:10, and then this ratio can be extended to some extent depending on individual lifespan and the world's situation. But it's best not to exceed 1:100. Also, this game, how should I put it?"

Liu Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "Although this game is about cultivating immortality, the combat is basically like a level one player using a wooden stick to fight goblins, and a level one hundred player using a super wooden club to fight super goblins?"

Overall, this game offers an authentic cultivation experience. However, unlike traditional cultivation games, Ghost Valley Eight Desolations involves not only cultivation but also understanding human relationships and social dynamics. It also incorporates numerous elements of traditional Chinese mythology, providing insights into these myths. Furthermore, being a game, the internal competition is more intense.

But how this world will become still depends on the players. If players start fighting and killing each other, robbing everyone they see, then this world will gradually be affected by the players' actions and become a world of open and covert struggles.

If players develop peacefully, and even begin infrastructure construction, then this game world might become a harmonious world in the future. Ultimately, the fate of the world will be determined by the players' own actions.

Compared to the classic Chinese Paladin game, this game truly embodies the spirit of cultivation, but it's also far more brutal. If the time commitment is too extreme, it can genuinely have a significant impact on the average player's mental well-being.

But for someone like Jibril who has lived for an unknown amount of time, this kind of game doesn't have much of an impact. After all, people who live a long time have learned how to live a long life, while ordinary people are not so good at it.

Chapter 594 The Great Sage Equal to Heaven

In one night, Yakumo Ran roughly understood what internet cafe games were all about. She entered the Ghost Valley Eight Desolations, started with a divine artifact and a chessboard, and then sought the Dao to cultivate immortality.

Well, the cultivators here are quite different from some of the cultivators she knows, but once she grasps the rules of "cultivation" in this world, she finds the game quite interesting.

Especially with the option to fully import her body data, she could start living as a demon beast. The only regret was that the game's world was quite vast; it took her an entire night to reach the peak of the Qi Refining stage.

Half an hour before opening, Liu Yuan had already brought Yakumo Ran to the front desk and prepared: "How does it feel?"

Hearing Liu Yuan's question, Yakumo Ran gave up intervening. She replied with a straight posture, "It feels very strange. It's like several years have passed in the game, but only a short while has passed in reality. But it's true, as you said, if ordinary people exaggerate the proportion of time too much, it may have a significant impact on their self-perception."

Whether human or demon, in Yakumo Ran's understanding, a hundred years is a hurdle, five hundred years is a hurdle, and a thousand years is another. To live past a hundred years and continue living requires letting go of some emotions; to live past five hundred years requires relinquishing even more worldly emotions. To live past a thousand years is more about growth brought about by one's obsessions.

For ordinary people, playing this game for a few hours can feel like playing for years, which can indeed cause significant emotional fluctuations.

Liu Yuan: "You probably understand the game's flow now, right?"

Yakumo Ran nodded: "Understood. Whether it's the experience from a human perspective or a monster's perspective, I'm confident I can make people experience these games."

As she said these words, Yakumo Ran wanted to keep her hands in her pockets, but she held back for the sake of her image.

However, Liu Yuan looked at her hands and said, "As an employee, apart from prohibiting office romances, there aren't many other restrictions on individuals. Just do what you're used to. Besides, your stiff posture looks a little out of place."

"Really? That's rude of me."

Although the Dragon God emphasized maintaining her normal state, how could she possibly do that? Even though the other party gave her a feeling of weakness, the thought that she was on par with the Dragon God and that she knew how terrifying the internet cafe's abilities were after spending time together last night made her subconsciously maintain a certain level of politeness and restrain her physical behavior.

Seeing that Yakumo Ran had relaxed a little, Liu Yuan comforted her, "Don't worry. Remember, no matter what you encounter, no matter how scary something looks, in this internet cafe, I'm the boss, and you're number two. We're here to provide service to our customers, but if we encounter any unpleasant customers, you have the right to kick them out, no matter who they are."

Liu Yuan just started

He initially thought this new employee was quite capable, possessing strong knowledge, insights, and practical skills—practically on par with Leticia's former employee. However, after spending some time with her, he noticed that Yakumo Ran was always nervous around him, as if he were some terrifying being. She would also unconsciously maintain strange manners. Once or twice was fine, but after a while, it became somewhat unbearable.

But these are not problems. After spending more time together and getting to know each other, we won't be so polite anymore.

As we chatted, it was already eight o'clock in the morning. However, compared to other new stores, this new store did not have a smooth start because there were no new employees on opening day.

But it doesn't matter. If not, he and Kisaragi and Yakumo Ran can sit at the front desk, eating sunflower seeds and snacks, chatting about things related to the game.

But as they were chatting, a special guest arrived at the internet cafe.

It wears gleaming golden armor and a radiant golden crown. It wields a golden cudgel and wears cloud-patterned shoes. Its strange eyes are like stars, its ears are long and hard, and its pointed mouth and bared teeth resemble those of a monkey.

Outsiders might not know who this is, but Liu Yuan recognized it the moment it entered the internet cafe.

He is none other than the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong looked around warily. He had been captured by Laozi's Eight Trigrams Furnace for causing havoc in Heaven and was to be burned for forty-nine days. But as soon as he entered and the fire started, he found that his surroundings had changed.

There's a person standing in front of me? And two monsters too?

At the same time, he was completely unable to use his own skills, and even his golden cudgel could only shrink and could not grow larger.

"Sizzle!!"

With just one sound, Yakumo Ran felt her hair stand on end. Even though she was a nine-tailed fox and could face even the most powerful demons with ease, she felt an instinctive fear when facing this monkey-like figure with a pointed snout and monkey-like face.

Liu Yuan clapped his hands, and Yakumo Ran felt the fear on her body completely disappear.

“Sun Wukong, Great Sage Sun, Great Sage. I know you’re in a hurry, but don’t be. You don’t want outsiders to know that Patriarch Bodhi is your master, do you?”

With just this one sentence, Sun Wukong seemed to be frozen in place, his entire body stiffening.

"you are?"

Liu Yuan: "If we're talking about seniority... your master is probably younger than me."

Liu Yuan wasn't bragging. If we're just talking about seniority and working relationships, his boss is the world's ruler, but Bodhi Patriarch's boss isn't. He has to be the boss's boss to be considered the world's ruler.

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong had no more doubts.

"Senior! Please accept my bow."

"No need for all that 'senior' talk. You're a guest here. By the way, were you just thrown into the Eight Trigrams Furnace?"

Hearing the question, Sun Wukong was a little embarrassed: "Hehe~ I, Old Sun, was careless and got tricked."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan pondered, "That's true. Judging from the background, the Heavenly Court seems to be having a lot of fun playing your part."