Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 1017 Coming
Thinking about these things, Fang Yu returned to his room and immediately logged off.

……

In reality.

Countless examples materialized out of thin air in the room and coalesced into Fang Yu's body.

When Fang Yu opened his eyes, he had already returned to reality.

He exhaled a long breath, raised his hand, and looked around wearily to make sure everything was alright.

To be honest, every time Fang Yu returned from the world of Seeking Demons, he would feel a slight sense of disconnect for a few seconds, as if two completely different timelines were forcibly piecing together his understanding.

Just as he was rubbing his throbbing temples, trying to sort out the remaining information in his mind, there was a clear, moderate knocking sound at the door.

Immediately afterward, before Fang Yu could respond, the door was gently pushed open, and Qi Ge's familiar and capable figure appeared in the doorway.

His attire was as impeccable as ever, the dark suit fitting his muscular physique perfectly, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, but at this moment, there was a hint of unseen solemnity mixed in with that sharpness.

"Mr. Fang, everything is ready."

Qi Ge's voice was deep and steady, with the crispness and efficiency of a soldier: "Vehicles, equipment, routes, and preliminary arrangements for the rendezvous over there are all ready. We can set off at any time."

Fang Yu nodded, not surprised by the efficiency.

Qi Ge's ability to take action has always been beyond doubt.

As he stretched his neck, he casually asked, "You've worked hard, Brother Qi. Before we set off, let's do one last check. Is there any new development in our city today? Especially... anything 'abnormal'?"

This question may seem casual, but it is a routine inquiry they have been making recently since returning to reality.

The so-called "abnormal" naturally refers to those bizarre events that defy common sense and are vaguely related to the monsters or phenomena in the "Seeking the Demon" game.

However, to Fang Yu's surprise, Qi Ge, who was always quick to answer questions, showed a hint of hesitation on his face when he heard this question today.

His usually ramrod straight back seemed to stiffen almost imperceptibly for a moment, his eyes darted around for a split second, and his lips trembled a few times, but he didn't utter any clear words immediately. Instead, he seemed a little... hesitant.

"The situation in the city... is generally stable. However..."

He tried to organize his thoughts, but that unusual hesitation immediately cast a shadow over Fang Yu's heart.

Something that even Brother Qi finds difficult to talk about is definitely not a trivial matter.

Just as the slightly awkward and stagnant silence was about to spread, a calm, slightly magnetic voice, yet filled with an undeniable sense of authority, came from the corridor behind Brother Qi, breaking the deadlock.

"Let me tell you about this myself."

As the voice spoke, a figure slowly walked into the room.

The man was around fifty years old, with a few gray hairs at his temples, but he was in excellent shape and not at all bloated. He was wearing a well-tailored dark gray Zhongshan suit, and his gait exuded a calm and composed air of someone who had long held a high position.

Upon seeing the person who arrived, Fang Yu was genuinely stunned, a look of surprise and astonishment appearing on his face.

He almost instinctively straightened up, his tone full of respect, and blurted out, "Uncle Qi? What brings you here?"

The person who came was Qi Sheng. In Fang Yu's memory, Qi Sheng's time was measured in seconds. Especially in the current turbulent times with undercurrents and strange occurrences, he should be busier than ever before.

At this very moment, he actually showed up here in person...

"What, you don't welcome this old man to come and see?" Qi Sheng smiled slightly, his tone casual, but his sharp eyes seemed to have seen through Fang Yu's surprise and doubt.

He waved his hand, indicating that Fang Yu didn't need to be reserved, and then quickly scanned the room, as if confirming something.

"Uncle, you're too kind. Of course I'm happy you could come," Fang Yu said quickly, but his doubts deepened. "I just didn't expect you to come in person so late. Is there something important?"

Qi Sheng didn't beat around the bush; he never liked pointless small talk.

He walked to the chair in the room, sat down naturally, leaned back slightly, placed his hands on his knees, and said bluntly, "I'm here for two main things. First, it's about the handling of a certain 'thing,' which I need to discuss with you." He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, before continuing, "I've separated a portion of the demon corpse I left behind."

"A portion was separated?" Fang Yu frowned slightly, his doubts deepening.

He clearly remembered how much importance Qi Sheng had placed on the demon corpses after he killed them in reality.

He used the highest-level preservation facilities and mobilized the most outstanding and trusted researchers from his biotechnology laboratory, treating it almost like a treasure and strictly prohibiting any unauthorized personnel from approaching it.

It was not just spoils of war, but also crucial physical evidence for them to understand the anomalies in reality and to explore the strange connection between the "Seeking the Demon" game and the real world. Its value could not be measured in money.

Given Qi Sheng's personality and foresight, how could he suddenly make the decision to "spin off"?

“Yes, it was distributed.” Qi Sheng nodded firmly, his face revealing little emotion. “It was given to some… ‘others’.”

"Others?" Fang Yu pressed, the word seeming particularly vague and sensitive at this moment.

"Hmm." Qi Sheng's tone was calm, as if he were talking about an ordinary business transaction. "There are mainly two people. One is a high-ranking official in charge of technology and security, who has shown 'great' interest in this. The other is an old friend of mine who has known me for many years and has a huge influence in overseas markets. His channels and resources are so extensive that even I have to be wary of them in some areas."

He spoke casually, but Fang Yu could clearly sense the immense power and pressure behind that casualness. For Qi Sheng to use the word "fear," the other party's background must be astonishing.

Fang Yu's bewilderment was almost palpable.

That demon's corpse was a unique research sample in Qi Sheng's hands, a treasure that could potentially bring about revolutionary technologies in the future.

Given Qi Sheng's almost "Pixiu"-like business personality, how could he be willing to share something so important with others? This is completely out of character for him.

Qi Sheng seemed to possess the ability to read minds, accurately capturing the deep, unyielding doubt in Fang Yu's eyes.

He sighed softly, and in that sigh, there was a hint of weariness and helplessness that even Fang Yu rarely sensed from him.

He stood up, walked to Fang Yu, and patted Fang Yu's shoulder lightly, yet with a heavy force.

“Xiaoyu,” Qisheng’s voice was filled with deep emotion, “Many times, people cannot act entirely according to their own wishes. The martial world is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships, the exchange and balance of interests, and the checks and balances and compromises of power. I used to think this was just a cliché, but now… I feel it more and more deeply.”

He withdrew his hand, stood with his hands behind his back, and gazed at the dazzling and mesmerizing city night view outside the window. He slowly said, "Even I, a business tycoon who can command the wind and rain in the eyes of many, have to compromise at certain times and in the face of certain forces. You and I can see the value of that demon corpse, but can't those who stand at a higher level and control more vast resources and information channels see it? It was only a matter of time before it was discovered."

"With the increasing frequency of bizarre events that defy common sense around the world recently, and the growing damage and impact they have caused, ordinary people may still be ignorant and confused in their information cocoons, or just treat them as strange tales to be told over tea. But the real high-level officials, those who control the state apparatus and core intelligence, have already reacted, and the strength of their actions far exceeds our imagination."

Qi Sheng's tone became unusually serious. "The information they possess may be more extensive and deeper than we imagine. This demon's corpse is a priceless treasure to me, but to them, it may just be solid evidence among many anomalies. The fact that they have remained silent until now, only now exerting pressure and demanding it through various overt and covert channels, has already given us considerable buffer time and face. There may be some credit for my previous arrangements behind this, but I'm nearing my limit."

Fang Yu listened quietly, his heart churning with emotions.

He has always focused more on dealing with specific threats and improving his strength in the game, and he has not been very familiar with the undercurrents and power struggles among the upper echelons of the real world.

Qi Sheng's words were like a key, opening another door for him and allowing him to glimpse a small part of the huge and complex iceberg beneath the surface.

It turns out that while they were fighting against scattered demons, a higher-level game involving the future landscape and resource allocation had already quietly begun.

That demon's corpse was an extremely important bargaining chip in this game.

However... in the face of absolute power, these schemes and tricks seem to have no meaning.

He has the strength to overcome everything with his own power.

“Of course,” Qi Sheng’s tone suddenly changed, and the shrewdness and sharpness unique to businessmen reappeared on his face, as if the helplessness he had just felt was just an illusion. “In business, I, Qi Sheng, never do a losing deal. Emotionally, they are ‘demanding,’ but I am not ‘giving away’ it for free; logically, I am taking advantage of this opportunity to maximize the profit from this unique ‘resource’ that we have.”

He looked at Fang Yu, his eyes gleaming with calculation: "What we get in return for trading with them is a 'green light' in certain fields, the right to share certain key technological achievements in the future, access to deeper intelligence networks, and... the unconditional support commitment from that old friend in the business world in certain sensitive areas overseas. In this increasingly uncertain era, the long-term value of these things may not be less than clinging to the corpse of a demon. It can be said that we exchanged a piece of 'fat meat' that we cannot fully digest for the time being, and which may even bring disaster, for tangible resources that can enhance our own strength and adaptability."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu nodded inwardly, a complex emotion rising within him.

He couldn't help but recall that in the "Seeking Demons" game world, demon corpses were already commonplace for players.

The corpse of a high-level demon might cause some competition, but the little demon that I killed in real life is nothing special in the game.

However, this thing, which is "not rare" in the eyes of him and countless players, once it appears in the real world, will trigger a chain reaction that is nothing short of a silent bombshell!

This is not as simple as just killing a monster.

This corpse represents a completely unknown life form, an existence entirely different from all known physical, chemical, and biological rules on Earth.

It is comparable to an alien creature in human imagination, and it is a treasure trove containing infinite possibilities.

From a scientific perspective, it may point to a completely new biological form.

Perhaps it contains some unknown energy source that can provide clean, efficient power far exceeding that of existing fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

It may represent a new direction in materials science; its skeleton, shell, and skin may possess astonishing strength, toughness, or unique physical properties, enough to trigger a materials revolution.

Its cellular structure and genetic material may overturn existing biological understanding and open a completely new door for genetic engineering and medical technology.

Its very existence may challenge existing physical laws and guide humanity to explore deeper mysteries such as dimensions and space.

The commercial, technological, and strategic value that can be derived from this corpse is almost immeasurable.

From the most direct biological applications to future conceptual technologies developed based on their biological characteristics, the entire process is enough for current human society to digest and absorb for two or three decades, and this is only the initial stage.

If certain forces are greedy enough, package their stories well, and want to monopolize the results and release them gradually, then maintaining a dominant position for hundreds of years by virtue of the resulting technological barriers and industrial chains is by no means a pipe dream.

Of course, all of this is predicated on the fact that the origin of this thing can be perfectly concealed.

Fang Yu knew very well that the corpse was a "demon" from the mysterious "Demon Seeking" game.

Once this news is leaked and becomes known to the public, it will not cause a technological frenzy, but rather a huge social panic and collapse of order.

People will realize that the games they are immersed in may be far more than just games; the horrors that once existed only in the virtual world may step into reality at any time.

This is more terrifying than any alien invasion rumor because it blurs the line between reality and illusion.

(End of this chapter)