Chapter 314: Acting Deputy Hall Master

“Yes.”

“That is right, Boss Su.”

“Could you ask the Chief Administrator for us?”

“Those gaming helmets overseas cost one hundred thousand each. That is far too expensive. If we get them through the studio, would there be any chance of an internal price?”

“Young people these days live paycheck to paycheck. Who could possibly save up one hundred thousand?”

Everyone spoke at once, creating such a racket that Su Wan herself came out from inside.

The door opened, and everyone instantly fell silent.

A few people even turned around awkwardly, not daring to face Su Wan.

No one knew when exactly Chief Administrator Su had acquired such a fearsome reputation within the studio.

“What are you all looking at? Get back to work.”

“Wangchuan, you are here?”

Su Wan ushered Su Wangchuan into the office and shouted everyone outside away before shutting the door.

Su Wangchuan could only laugh helplessly.

Inside the office were all familiar faces.

Monk Dalong, Old Qiu, Sister Yuan…

“Wangchuan.”

“Wangchuan.”

Everyone greeted Su Wangchuan of their own accord.

They had all already heard about his killing of Luo Laoqi. They also knew that with the resources of the Caobang, his cultivation had advanced at astonishing speed and that he already carried the bearing of a Third-Rank Martial Artist. They practically regarded him as the next pillar of the Warring States Game Studio.

The next Captain Bai.

Naturally, all of them treated him with the utmost respect.

Su Wangchuan nodded to each of them in greeting, then asked, “Did everyone come here after seeing the news?”

“Yes.”

Monk Dalong nodded.

“The sudden release of gaming helmets overseas means spirit realm is no longer a secret. I estimate that we will not be able to keep it hidden here for more than a few more days. They are probably discussing how to fully open it to the public.”

“However…”

“Overseas, they are directly selling the helmets while only warning people that this game gives you only one life, and that death may harm the body and nervous system… Their explanation of the game’s dangers is still far from sufficient. Once things go wrong, a great many people will die.”

Everyone looked deeply worried.

After closing the door, Su Wan returned to her desk.

“We have actually already received word. It seems that those above intend to cross the river by feeling the stones set down by foreign countries first. They want to observe what happens when those countries promote the game on a full scale, then formulate specific strategies to further reduce losses for new players in spirit realm.”

Everyone suddenly understood.

“That makes sense.”

“People overseas like taking risks anyway. Let them step on the mines first.”

“It is just…”

“Our population is enormous. Once full access is opened and the number of new players explodes, it will become a very troublesome matter.”

Sister Yuan reminded everyone.

Su Wan drew a deep breath.

“The population of the Nanyu Kingdom is probably not even as large as the number of incoming new players. When that happens, there will definitely be huge problems.”

“The impact of Vagrants alone will lead to a great deal of bandit trouble.”

“And then there is this… the game cannot provide too many jobs all at once. I estimate that this is also why foreign countries priced the gaming helmets at one hundred thousand each. By raising the threshold, they can slow the rate at which new players enter.”

“That makes sense!”

“We need to prepare ourselves… Once a massive number of new players floods in and the population surges, all kinds of demand will spike… We should get ready for the price of in-game currency to skyrocket.”

By instinct, Su Wan looked toward Su Wangchuan.

“Helm Leader Su, care to support us a little?”

“The Caobang’s waterborne shipping business has not been doing well recently. Business is poor, so we have not made much money.”

Su Wangchuan refused immediately,不给苏婉打秋风的机会. He gave Su Wan no chance to mooch off him.

She clearly knew that her usual tricks no longer worked on Su Wangchuan, so she withdrew her gaze and said,

“In fact, the purchase price for in-game currency has already risen to one to fifty. One tael of gold can be exchanged for five million RMB. That price is already extremely attractive.”

“You can all think it over.”

“As for when gaming helmets will go on sale domestically and when spirit realm will be fully promoted, I will notify you as soon as there is news.”

“You may all go back for now.”

Su Wan dismissed everyone.

After returning to his room, Su Wangchuan muttered to himself,

“Once spirit realm is promoted to the entire population, the situation will definitely become even more chaotic…”

“I need to consider breaking through to the Third Rank.”

In truth, he could enter the Third Rank at any time.

All he needed to do was spend three points of Free Attribute Points.

It was just that…

Once he broke through to the Third Rank, not only would he fail to obtain a Fourth-Rank martial arts manual, but continuing to remain stationed at the Sanjiang Branch Helm as a Third-Rank Martial Artist would also be somewhat inappropriate.

After thinking it over again and again, he logged into spirit realm and entered the game.

Inside the game, he trained the 《Bagua Saber》 while continuing to consider whether he should break through to the Third Rank immediately.

“Ding!”

System notification:

“《Bagua Saber》 has advanced to Minor Mastery. Agility +1.”

His Agility reached sixty-five points.

“Helm Leader Wangchuan.”

Just as he continued practicing the 《Bagua Saber》 and worked toward Practice Makes Perfect, Cui Mingjue came in from outside with a limp.

“Brother Cui!”

Su Wangchuan hurriedly put away his saber and went forward to greet him.

Cui Mingjue had had his kneecaps shattered by Luo Laoqi and was left crippled. Yet instead of taking leave to recuperate, he resigned from his position as Helm Leader of the Main Helm and returned to the hall to continue running errands for Old Seven.

Because Su Wangchuan had killed Luo Laoqi, Cui Mingjue was also filled with gratitude toward him.

Walking in with a smile on his face, Cui Mingjue lowered his voice and said,

“Brother Wangchuan, I have come to bring you good news!”

“Oh?”

Su Wangchuan smiled.

“What good news? Brother Cui, stop keeping me in suspense.”

“Hahaha… Our Deputy Hall Master Zhao Jinshan was challenged by a Beggar Sect expert last time and was seriously injured. His injuries are severe, and he has now been sent to headquarters.”

Su Wangchuan froze.

How was that supposed to be good news?

Cui Mingjue gave a mysterious smile and explained,

“Although we repelled the Beggar Sect’s challenge, given the Beggar Sect’s temperament, they will definitely not let the matter rest there. Old Seven and Money God Lin are both injured. Old Seven is worried that without a Third-Rank Martial Artist stationed at the hall, it will not be safe. He is preparing to promote you to Deputy Hall Master of the hall.”

The moment these words were spoken, Su Wangchuan’s expression changed sharply.

How was this good news?

He had only just managed to build the Sanjiang Branch Helm into what it was today. If he were transferred to the Main Hall, what would be left?

“This… would not be appropriate, would it?”

“I am only a Second-Rank Martial Artist. If I take the post of Deputy Hall Master, people will laugh and say our Caobang has run out of talent.”

Su Wangchuan was unwilling a hundred times over and immediately argued his case.

Cui Mingjue said,

“Old Seven knows that having you immediately take over the position of Deputy Hall Master would be inappropriate. So he intends to appoint you as Acting Deputy Hall Master for the time being. You will be responsible for the Main Hall’s personnel and the Armory Manual Vault. At the same time, you will continue holding your position as Helm Leader of the Sanjiang Branch Helm. Then you will gradually take charge of some affairs of the hall as well.”

Hearing this, Su Wangchuan relaxed slightly.

They were not planning to remove him from his post as Helm Leader of the Sanjiang Branch Helm?

Good.

He had cultivated this place well. It was the only truly prized position among the Caobang’s four major branch helms. He absolutely could not let someone else snatch it away.

“Wait.”

“Brother Cui, are you saying that Old Seven wants me to take charge of the Main Hall’s personnel and the Armory Manual Vault?”

“That is right!”

Cui Mingjue nodded forcefully.

“Including the Weapon Room! And the infirmary dispensary as well!”