The Monster is Coming

Chapter 367 The Plan for the Destiny Casino (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Facing the Dragon Sparrow Lord of the Destiny Clan, Ye Ming's attitude immediately became humble.

Even the murderous aura emanating from his body subsided, completely losing its previous aggressive momentum.

When facing Alan, he could argue with reason and even put extreme pressure on him to test his bottom line.

But with his life hanging in the balance, continuing to do so would undoubtedly make him a laughingstock.

Just as even the most turbulent ocean waves cannot stir up the deepest abyss.

The fighting strength of the Mist Clan is no threat whatsoever to the formidable Destiny Clan.

The tides rise and fall, powerful clans rise and fall... This world has undergone many changes during their long period of slumber, and the fact that the Destiny Clan can still stand to this day is the best proof of their strength.

In that equivalent game back then, it gambled everything, even the rules of the Dark Fog.

During this period, I also considered various potential risks.

For example, if he brings the rules into the territory of the Fate Clan, he might be plundered by the Fate Clan before the game even begins.

Being all alone at the time was like a lamb entering a tiger's den.

If the Fate Clan were to truly attack him, he would be powerless to resist.

To fight against the entire Fate Clan with only one's own strength is a dead end.

However, the Fate Clan adhered to its principles, took the initiative to receive the member, and allowed it to participate in the game in an equivalent manner.

It could be said that he was able to free the Mist Clan from the shadow of the Death Whisper Clan and allow his slumbering clansmen to breathe the sea breeze of the Azure Star Sea once again, half of which came from his efforts and the other half from the Fate Clan's commitment to "equivalent game".

Their commitment to "equivalent game" is more reliable than any alliance between powers.

Upon seeing each other again, Ye Ming felt only respect and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

But what he was curious about was why the Dragon Sparrow Lord had come in person.

Could it be that the Gold Coin Merchant Guild has such powerful backing that even the Fate Clan has to personally intervene to maintain the cooperation?

Ye Ming's gaze shifted between A Lan and Ming Hou, but he dared not ask any more questions.

Faced with Ye Ming's respect, Ming Hou nodded calmly.

Minghou had no interest in Yeming and did not wish to have much contact with him.

It's just a regional hegemon, not a powerful clan. He only values ​​the assistance the Gold Coin Merchant Guild will provide for the future development of the Destiny Clan.

If a partnership can be established with the Gold Coin Merchants Association, the development of Destiny Casino will grow along with the expansion of the Gold Coin Merchants Association.

This platform is extremely important.

As for the development potential of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild, there is no upper limit.

As a player, the unlimited margin for error allows the Gold Coin Merchant Guild to stand forever.

Even if there are various risks of bankruptcy during the development process, they can quickly make a comeback and rebuild rapidly.

Compared to the Gold Coin Merchant Guild, the Mist Clan is merely an insignificant small force.

The fact that we are able to cooperate with the Gold Coin Merchant Guild now is simply because the player faction is in the early stages of development, which has given them the opportunity to cooperate.

Seeing that Minghou simply nodded indifferently and then turned his gaze to Alan, Ye Ming felt no dissatisfaction.

In this world where strength reigns supreme, the prerequisite for gaining respect is possessing sufficient power.

The Dragon Sparrow's master clearly has the right to ignore its overtures.

Realizing that his presence would interfere with the upcoming negotiations between the Dragon Sparrow Fate Master and the Gold Coin Merchant Guild leader, Ye Ming stood up voluntarily.

He nodded to both Minghou and Alan, maintaining a respectful tone:

"Since the Dragon Sparrow Fate Master and the Guild Master have important matters to discuss, Ye Ming will not disturb them any longer."

After speaking, Ye Ming transformed into a black streak of light and shot towards the sky.

As it passed by Minghou, Yeming deliberately calmed the gale to avoid offending the Dragon Sparrow's master.

After Ye Ming flew far away, A Lan smiled and came to the round table in the center of the rooftop, reaching out to brush the tabletop.

The scattered wine glasses and empty plates instantly turned into specks of light and vanished, replaced by a tea set that shimmered with a soft glow. The tea in the pot was steaming with wisps of white mist, its aroma as clear and refreshing as morning dew.

"Sit down, Brother Minghou." With that, he took the lead and sat down in the rattan chair, picking up the teapot and pouring two cups of emerald green tea:
"We've finally gotten rid of that hot-tempered general, and now we can have a quiet chat about serious business."

Minghou didn't mind Alan calling him "brother" at all; as fellow players, the term was appropriate.

After nodding slightly, he sat down opposite Alan.

The hem of his silver robe trailed on the bluestone slabs. His face remained calm and composed. He picked up his teacup, but didn't drink; instead, he gazed at the flowing clouds reflected in the tea.
"Brother Alan, I've already shared my ideas with you in private chat. I hope to build a Destiny Casino on Dream Island. What do you think?"

Ah Lan paused, holding his teacup. He didn't answer immediately, but asked curiously:
“Brother Minghou, there are many uninhabited islands in the Azure Star Sea. You want to build a casino on Dream Island, which must be because you value the customer traffic of my Gold Coin Merchant Guild.”

Minghou nodded and went straight to the point:

“That’s right. Establishing the Destiny Casino is not difficult. The difficulty lies in customer acquisition channels. Only the Gold Coin Merchants Association can provide us with a stable increase in customer traffic. In the future, we will inevitably be able to complement each other’s traffic.”

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed across A-Lan's eyes. She then looked up at Ming-Hou and earnestly advised him:
“Brother Minghou, I understand that you want to use the customer traffic of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild. It’s a good thing that we can complement each other’s traffic. But I need to remind you that the gamblers who come to participate in the game must not be players from your own faction.”

Upon hearing this, Minghou smiled and nodded:

"That's natural. Players are protected by higher-dimensional gods. When they gamble with other players, there is a risk that they won't be able to get their chips back. So the casino can allow players to enter, but it absolutely does not allow players to participate in any gambling."

Alan shook her head:

"That's not the point. Essentially, the player faction is a war force created by a higher-dimensional god, like a chess piece on a chessboard. He allows players to develop freely in the monster world, but absolutely does not allow excessive infighting among players. This can be seen from a series of update settings."

"For example, the sin system updated earlier was designed to reduce malicious confrontations between players in the wild. The dueling arena updated recently was designed to resolve conflicts in a specific scenario, with the aim of keeping organizational conflicts between players within a controllable range. And the recent restrictions on the resale of players are also aimed at reducing internal friction within the faction."

He picked up his teacup and watched the rising steam.
"The higher-dimensional gods have granted us the right to develop freely, but in reality, they have also drawn a red line. We can seize resources from other races, we can trade with other races, and we can grow the pie together, but we must never harm the interests of other players within our faction. If the Destiny Casino tries to extract wealth from the players, I am certain that the casino built by your Destiny Clan will not go very far."

Minghou's silver pupils contracted slightly; he had actually considered this issue as well.

Before this, while browsing various materials on player forums, he discovered that many updates were designed to avoid internal friction.

Unexpectedly, this potential red line was confirmed by Alan.

"This problem is easy to solve. After the Destiny Casino is established, I will ban players from entering."

Upon hearing this, A-Lan decisively shook her head:
"There's no need for that. Just limit players' participation in the game. The development of Destiny Casino cannot be without players."

"Our Gold Coin Merchant Guild can provide the venue needed for early development, as well as various forms of assistance to help your Destiny Clan build a Destiny Casino on Dream Island. However, I hope that this Destiny Casino can develop in conjunction with the player ecosystem, so that other players can also profit from it."

Seeing the questioning look on Minghou's face, Alan continued:
"New players have limited development options when they first enter the game. The Gold Merchant Guild provides them with a delivery job, which solves the guild's transportation problems and allows new players to earn a percentage of the profits from each delivery."

“Destiny City can obviously do this too. Gambling-related positions are handled by members of your Destiny Clan, which you are professionals in. You can also create some positions within the casino to increase traffic for players, thus achieving a win-win situation.”

"For example, those Spirit Chef players, their Spirit Food dishes are very delicious. The City of Destiny could open a channel for Spirit Chef players to sell Spirit Food dishes with buff effects to other races, thereby making a profit. You don't have to take a penny of their profits, just consider it a contribution to the development of the faction."

"This way, other players can become an integral part of the casino's ecosystem, avoiding internal conflicts and leveraging their services to drive traffic to the Destiny Casino... Perhaps, in the future, many alien races will come specifically for the delicious spiritual food."

A glint appeared in Minghou's silver pupils, clearly moved by this idea:
"Your idea is good. The development of Destiny City can be done as you suggest."

"That's right." Ah Lan picked up her teacup and nodded with a smile:

"What the higher-dimensional gods want is for us to grow the pie bigger, while also contributing to the development of our faction and allowing more players to share in the benefits. Only in this way can the business last. Monopoly is doomed to fail. StarNet once told me: 'The development of the Lunar Eclipse Clan, both inside and outside the game, must first and foremost serve the will of the higher-dimensional gods.' Now I'm passing that on to you." "By the way, I have two pieces of advice for you."

Upon hearing this, Minghou raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his silver pupils.

He thought the details of the collaboration had been largely finalized, but then Ah Lan offered an additional suggestion, so he followed up by asking:

"President Alan, I would like to hear more details."

Ah Lan leaned forward slightly, her expression becoming serious:

"My first suggestion is that in the early stages of development, the Destiny Casino should focus on entertainment as the core of attracting customers and minimize the traces of 'gambling'. Foreigners are naturally wary of games with unpredictable outcomes. If gambling tables are set up as soon as the casino opens, it will easily deter customers."

"But the entertainment model is different. In the oppressive environment of the Azure Star Sea, there are very few entertainment options for each race. They are all busy with survival and development, and their minds are always in a state of tension... What you need to do is to give them a relaxing environment first."

“It’s not that they don’t want to have fun, it’s that they don’t have the opportunity or the place. As long as the entertainment model can operate successfully, it’s like opening an oasis in the desert, allowing them to temporarily forget their development difficulties. Once they taste the fun of relaxation, they can’t help but come back often.”

"Once the various races in the Azure Star Sea get used to treating the gambling city as a place to catch their breath, even if they just come to have a drink or watch a show, they will gradually notice other projects in the gambling city, and the number of tourists who want to try their luck through gambling will naturally increase."

"As for the specific implementation plan, I wrote it out last night."

As she spoke, Alan sent a pre-edited private forum post to Minghou via private chat.

Minghou clicked on it with a puzzled look, and suddenly a dense array of three-dimensional characters appeared before his eyes.

Upon closer inspection, Minghou's expression changed; the ingenuity of this plan far exceeded his expectations.

Several entertainment options have been initially set up.

For example, stage plays.

The storyline is woven based on the history, culture, and customs of the various ethnic groups in the Azure Star Sea.

Then, using the island's universal currency, "gold coins," to pay rewards, recruit races struggling to survive and have them perform in stage plays.

The content doesn't need to be complex; what's important is fragmented storytelling.

Each stage play is limited to 20-30 minutes in length, and the plot is presented in an episodic format to ensure that visitors can understand the content at any time.

In the early stages, you can recruit a group of spirit chef players, pay them with sacrificial power, and have them provide free food and drinks to visiting tourists.

The ingredients don't need to be expensive; the taste is the key.

Alternatively, instead of recruiting chef players, you can directly select cost-effective foods from the trading post and provide them to tourists for free.

In the early stages, some story explanation services can be provided, which can be carried out by members of the Destiny Clan.

You can also offer a free weekly or monthly lottery service, giving guests a small chance to win a high-value spiritual resource for free.

The purpose of this is to attract initial customers and use a low-barrier experience to lower the guard of members of all ethnic groups.

After all, in the Cangxing Sea, where survival pressure is immense, the word "free" itself carries a strong attraction.

For races facing developmental difficulties, the opportunity to earn gold coins through acting and provide their members with free hot food is a compelling reason to refuse.

The same applies to other races; why wouldn't they take advantage of the opportunity to get free food and drink?

All the groundwork laid in the early stages was to transform the name "Destiny Casino" from an unfamiliar scene into a place where people could find enjoyment in the hearts of various races.

Once they develop even the slightest attachment to this place, subsequent strategic projects will naturally be integrated in.

After all, who would refuse to try their luck in a place where they can relax?

Once you've tried it even once, there's a good chance it will become a regular customer.

Especially those tourists who are able to gain resources through the game on their first try.

After reading the plan, Minghou suddenly raised his head, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Alan changed noticeably.

I thought that StarNet was the most noteworthy member of the Lunar Eclipse Clan.

His initial contact revealed to him a powerful logical analysis ability and the StarNet Eye, which monitors every corner of the Earth.

Even the specific things he did when he first came to Earth can be logically analyzed.

Unexpectedly, there were capable individuals within the small Lunar Eclipse Clan.

Alan ignored the change in Minghou's expression and continued explaining:
"My second suggestion is that in the early stages of the Destiny Casino's development, try not to use the Fortune-type Souls from the Soul Vault for extra bonuses to increase your win rate."

Upon hearing this, Minghou's eyes narrowed, then he seemed to realize something:
Do you think using fortune-telling-related spirits in the early stages will affect customer acquisition?

“That’s right. In the early stages of the development of the Destiny Casino, profits are not important. The core goal is to make the Destiny Casino platform bigger. You have the rules of destiny. Even if you lose, you can still earn energy derived from the rules. However, if you use the two life souls, Misfortune and Luck, the 50% probability of winning or losing will be broken. This will inevitably affect the subsequent expansion. Therefore, I suggest that you do not use fortune-related life souls in non-essential games. Only when the scale is large enough in the future and there is no shortage of customer traffic will it be suitable to start the harvest mode.”

Minghou looked at Alan, a hint of a smile finally appearing in his silver pupils:

"Your approach is much more roundabout than simply relying on rules to suppress it."

"When it comes to doing business, the key is to do things subtly and gradually; longevity is more important than anything else."

Ah Lan's suggestion immediately gave Minghou the idea to revise the initial plans for the Destiny Casino. He felt that Ah Lan's suggestion was more rigorous than his own.

Having heard A-Lan's story, Ming-Hou's silver pupils revealed a hint of frankness:

“You’re right. I was wrong. In all my years of growing up, I’ve only ever understood ‘equivalent game’ and never thought about the importance of attraction and preparation. You’ve taught me a lesson.”

Alan smiled and shook her head:

“I can understand your thinking. You, who were born in the monster world, are fundamentally different from us, who were born on Earth, in how you think about problems. In the monster world, there is only plundering and being plundered between different groups. There is no such thing as ‘business’. You spend your whole lives studying how to use the rules and how to make your group grow rapidly. As for how to make profits through business, you don’t even consider these complicated things.”

"Only when you become a player and have unlimited room for error will you start thinking about these things. It's just that the environment hasn't given you the opportunity to learn."

Ah Lan's words were quite a show of respect for him.

A warm feeling welled up in Minghou's heart.

From Alan's words, he could tell that Alan was willing to share the benefits brought by the development of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild with him.

They truly considered him part of the same camp.

Having grown accustomed to the brutal competitive environment of the monster world, he felt warmth from a different race for the first time.

In his narration, Alan pointed out the limitations of his understanding and attributed the root of the problem to the "environment," like a soft sword that gently pried open his pride as a demigod without damaging his self-esteem in the slightest.

"Thank you," Minghou said, looking down at the shimmering light and shadow in the tea, then drank it all in one gulp, his tone much gentler.

"After becoming a player, I have indeed seen many paths that I had never imagined before. You can grow your tribe without plundering, and you can get others to cooperate with you willingly without suppressing you with rules. I have learned a lot, especially from your Gold Coin Merchant Guild. The initial idea for Destiny Casino also came from the development model of the Gold Coin Merchant Guild."

"Well then, I wish you good fortune in advance." Alan extended her right hand to Minghou in a friendly manner unique to Earth.

Minghou was taken aback at first, then he also reached out his right hand and gently grasped Alan's hand:
"Pleasant to work with."

The sea breeze carried the hustle and bustle of the distant trading market, and the two people on the rooftop exchanged a glance.

They both saw the expectation for the future in each other's eyes.

This is a dreamlike place that blends trading markets with equivalent games, using entertainment as bait and resources as the trap.

A different kind of storm is about to be stirred up in this sea area.

　Here are 5200 words~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)