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Chapter 24 is dark and brutal; is this something that can pass censorship?

In Wang Zixu's live stream, comments kept scrolling by.

[Holy crap! This is so frustrating! Can't the streamer step up for once?]

[The streamer was all tough just now, but he got beaten up and his face turned into a pig's head!]

Is this game actually a 100% simulation, completely based on virtual reality?

According to the description, there's no health bar, no interface, and it supposedly simulates all sensory experiences.

[The game's design is truly brilliant; the immersion is off the charts.]

[Quickly! I want to know where the streamer will be sold right now.]

Sigh, doesn't anyone care about that girl? She's so pitiful.

【…】

in the game.

Wang Zixu lay on the ground for a long time before he felt his strength returning and slowly managed to sit up.

I originally wanted to go and comfort the girl who was still crying in the corner, but then I thought that this was just a game and there was no need to invest too much real emotion in it.

The priority is to clear the game.

"You're really fearless, kid."

The older man who had been chatting with him earlier came over and helped him to a corner against the wall.

"No... I couldn't help myself just now. These beasts even hit girls."

Wang Zixu spat out a mouthful of blood.

Upon hearing this, the uncle couldn't help but laugh, his smile full of sarcasm.

"Once you get to this place, there's no distinction between men and women."

"We only consider whether they have any practical value."

Wang Zixu seemed to understand something, and without showing any emotion, he glanced at Xiaoya, who was still sobbing softly, and asked:
"What about her? Where will she be sent?"

After a brief silence, the middle-aged man squeezed out two words through gritted teeth: "Dream of the Red Chamber."

Seeing Wang Zixu's blank expression, he explained again:

"...The Red Chamber is a place for all men to relax and have fun."

Wang Zixu's pupils suddenly dilated, and he swallowed hard.

It's hard to imagine what era this game is set in, that there are such heinous places.

Is it... compulsive?

His voice was dry.

"Asking knowingly."

The older man gave him a disdainful look, as if he were an idiot.

"Then... what will happen if I don't accept it?"

Wang Zixu was a little hesitant to ask any more questions.

"do not know."

The middle-aged man's gaze became somewhat unfocused, as if he were recalling some long-forgotten events:
"I heard it from someone else."

“In the beginning, no one was willing to do this kind of thing.”

"But later, all those people need to do is knead them, squeeze them, and use threats and inducements, and most of them will agree."

"Because living is more important than being beaten or being sold like merchandise."

He paused and continued:

“These people don’t earn much money in the country anyway.”

"Gradually, they discovered that doing this seemed...not bad, even better than in China, so they continued doing it."

"A person's mind is gradually worn away in this way."

He sighed:
"Soon after you leave here, you'll realize that taming a person is much easier than taming a dog."

Wang Zixu found it hard to accept at first; these words completely overturned the values ​​he had been taught since childhood.

"Is it always like this?"

"of course not."

The uncle shook his head:
"Just like the defeated army on the battlefield, there are cowards who defect to the enemy, but there are also tough guys who would rather die than surrender."

“Those people either find an opportunity to commit suicide, or they are dismantled into parts and sold all over the world.”

Wang Zixu stood there, stunned, a chill running down his spine.

I originally thought it was just a novel anti-fraud game.

Even after watching the game's CG and having some guesses about its content, I never imagined it would be this dark and cruel.

This place is far more dangerous than I imagined.

Or rather, beating this game is far more difficult than you imagined.

A million-dollar reward for passing the level isn't so easy to come by.

After a long pause, Wang Zixu spoke again, his voice trembling:
"Isn't anyone in charge here? What about the law?"

The middle-aged man, as if he had heard the funniest joke, patted Wang Zixu's head and chuckled:
"Child, have you become stupid from reading too much?"

"In this world, there aren't as many principles and justices as you think."

"It's so much better back home, but once you're here, you have to accept it."

"You will understand that the world is not simply black and white. There is no such thing as evil never prevailing over good. If evil wins over good, then evil is good." "The losing side is evil."

“They have guns, and ‘truth’ prevails; they are the law.”

Wang Zixu became depressed, feeling a mix of emotions.

Thank you. We've chatted for so long, and I still don't know your name?

"Wu Sanqing, just call me Uncle San."

Wu Sanqing yawned, seemingly tired, and lay back down on the ground.

Soon, the sound of snoring filled the air.

The conversation between Wang Zixu and Wu Sanqing was broadcast live, and the chat room exploded with comments.

[Holy crap! This setting is way too dark and brutal! Will it even pass censorship?]

[This is ridiculous! I wouldn't even dare to write something like this in a novel! The game company is truly amazing!]

[A lawless land? That looks interesting! Much more engaging than those mindless fighting games.]

[This is so fitting! It has a satirical tone towards realistic themes; all crows are black, just because you haven't encountered it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Only those who have experienced it know; everything is just a facade.]

[This is a much bigger picture! Compared to this, "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" is child's play, and the entries from Tencent and NetEase this time are also small-scale!]

Something's not right, something's really not right! This was supposed to be an anti-fraud game... how did it turn into a crime simulation game?

[To the person upstairs: Fraud is a crime, no doubt about it.]

This game looks pretty good, I've already placed my order and am eagerly awaiting the virtual reality headset to arrive!

[I just want to know, can you buy weapons in the game with real money? Or is it only possible to use manual controls? Those idiots beating people up are really disgusting; I want to blast them to death.]

【…】

the other side.

Tencent (the parent company of Tencent).

Game Business Division.

boom!
A loud bang came from the office.

Zhao Kai slammed his hand on the desk, his chest heaving violently.

Although he hadn't experienced it firsthand, just watching the live stream for a short while had already set off alarm bells in his mind, making him wary.

This game has terrifying potential!

The technical aspects, visuals, and depth of the story all far exceeded his expectations.

If "Bloody Golden Triangle" is allowed to continue like this, let alone getting into the top three, "The Swindler" will likely be crushed!

Players will tolerate him when there's no comparison, but once a work that's several times better appears, he'll only become a negative example, constantly criticized and his reputation will only get worse.

Then he thought about how he had spent a lot of money to buy the trending topic, only to be tricked by the Seal Studio.

Having done all the work for the other party, Zhao Kai grew increasingly angry and gritted his teeth, calling over the project team leader.

"Have the technical team continue their research and see if they can crack their client and create a pirated copy!"

"We can't participate in the TIG competition, but we can divert their flow!"

"They call it 'The Bloodstained Golden Triangle: Survivors,' we'll call it 'The Snow-Covered Golden Triangle: Sexual Philosophy'!"

"Also, immediately notify all the game streamers we cooperate with, and tell them to give 'Bloody Golden Triangle' a good smear campaign!"

"The game's values ​​are incorrect, it involves extreme gore and violence, glorifies crime, and seriously harms the physical and mental health of teenagers!"

"In short, they're trying to stir up trouble and incite the masses to boycott them!"

"As long as the matter is blown up and gets enough attention, the relevant departments will definitely intervene and investigate."

"By then, even if it's not shit, it'll still be shit!"

……

……

at this time,

With the official release of "Bloody Golden Triangle: Survivors".

With both publicity resources and promotional activities working together, the increase in popularity has been very effective.

More and more streamers are taking notice of this unexpectedly popular game.

Then I looked at the event prize money.

The first player to complete the game will win a cash prize of one million.

This is no small sum of money; who could resist being tempted?

Even if it can't be the first one,
You will also receive a corresponding bonus if you are among the top 100 to complete the game.

Furthermore, during gameplay, players can create videos or guides and participate in submission events.

They can also receive substantial bonuses.

In addition, the platform provides exclusive traffic support for this game, which can both increase followers and generate revenue.

This has attracted countless small and medium-sized live streamers who are not under contract.

For a time,

The number of live streams broadcasting "The Bloody Golden Triangle" has increased dramatically.

The game's popularity skyrocketed, and along with it, pre-registrations and sales also increased rapidly.

(End of this chapter)