Lucky billion players, you've never seen one before / I can accumulate my own luck

Upon hearing Director Li's words, the 13 team leaders all became serious.

At each of these all-staff gatherings, some major events are usually announced.

Li Jianshe continued, "Including this 'Sacrifice Island,' the random instance has appeared seven times already. The frequency is increasing as the game evolves, and it has already resulted in more than 100 civilian casualties. The number of casualties will definitely continue to rise, and we must take measures."

After looking around the conference table, he said with a serious expression, "Fortunately, random dungeons are not unavoidable."

"Safe Zone, we should follow the example of other world divisions and establish our own safe zone."

"According to intelligence from the General Administration, establishing a safe zone requires a special material called 'fantasy matter,' which is currently only available in Zone 001."

"Only D-rank players can travel to other world zones after leaving the instance, so the task of obtaining 'fantasy materials' needs to be completed by you."

"Of course, we need a lot of fantasy materials. This is a long-term project that requires stability and cannot be rushed."

"Director Li, what exactly is 'fantasy matter'?"

Du Ruo asked curiously.

He knew about the safe zone; the 004 World Division had a safe zone. He had recently spent some money to settle Li Wendong and his daughter there, and he would have to ask Fan Xiao for reimbursement later.

Winning over Fan Xiao was a public matter, but he was spending his own money, which was a private matter.

In short, this was the first time he had ever heard of "fantasy matter."

"This information was obtained from players in Zone 001," Li Jianshe said. "We don't know the specifics yet, but we do know that with this material as an auxiliary material, the safe zone can be built to isolate people from random dungeons at the spatial level. Otherwise, the safe zone is just a name."

"Is there any more detailed intelligence?" a team leader asked.

"Not yet."

Li Jianshe reassured them, "But don't worry, the Special Affairs Bureau is now taking shape, and intelligence gathering is progressing steadily. Sooner or later, we will be able to obtain more detailed intelligence."

"I will notify you as soon as possible."

“From now on, you can apply for allocation of the Class D duplicate tickets of Division 001 held by the Special Affairs Bureau.”

"Let's all work harder. Once we create a safe zone, we will no longer be threatened by random dungeons. The families of Special Affairs Bureau players will be among the first to move into the safe zone."

"Spots..."

Du Ruo immediately realized: "Director Li, you mean I can use the quota from the safe zone to win over Fan Xiao?"

"No, winning people over isn't about making deals, Team Leader Du. You need to think long-term."

Li Jianshe smiled and said, "Winning him over relies on sustained goodwill. Since he is willing to cooperate with us, it shows that he has the country in his heart. Sometimes all that's needed is an opportunity."

“I have the authority to allocate a batch of safe zone slots. Investigate the family information of this Comrade Fan Xiao and submit an application to me based on the specific number of people. This is the Special Affairs Bureau’s reward for his help this time.”

"No problem." Du Ruo nodded. "It was I who didn't think it through."

Although the establishment of the safe zone is still just a plan and has not even started yet, the quota is essentially an empty promise.

But Du Ruo believed that once the state apparatus was in operation, it would surely overcome all obstacles and remove all barriers.

……

Five p.m.

Fan Xiao, who was walking home from Tianhu Park with Lu Xining and her sister, received a call from Du Ruo.

"I'm back. I've settled Li Wendong and his daughter in."

Du Ruo got straight to the point.

"Thanks," Fan Xiao said, "How much did it cost?"

3 game coins.

"...You didn't exaggerate, did you? This is worth 3 E-grade items."

Fan Xiao had never really cared about game currency.

But spending 30,000 yuan at once is still a bit painful.

"I've settled them in a safe zone."

Du Ruo explained, "The safe zone isn't just a name. Among the materials used to build it is a special material called 'fantasy substance,' which is why the safe zone can prevent random dungeons from luring people in. Now that I've explained it, you should understand the value of a spot in the safe zone, right?"

"Okay, I'll transfer it to you later."

After all, he asked for help himself, so Fan Xiao had to accept whatever it cost.

After confirming the amount to be repaid, Fan Xiao asked, "'Fantasy Matter'?"

"I don't know either. I only know the name and that there is a way to obtain it in Zone 001."

Du Ruo said, "If you have any intelligence, you can provide it to the Special Affairs Bureau. We will give you a certain reward depending on the value of the intelligence."

“Sector 001… I’ve got it.” Fan Xiao replied, “Let’s stop here for now, I have other things to do.”

After saying that, he prepared to hang up the phone.

He'll go to Zone 001 sooner or later; there's a super player waiting for him there, so he has no choice but to go.

Perhaps we can inquire about "fantasy matter" from "Destroyed Kingdom" later.

"Wait! Don't hang up yet!"

Du Ruo's voice came through the phone, trying to stop her.

Fan Xiao stopped swiping his finger and asked, "Is there anything else?"

“Yes,” Du Ruo said. “You’ve helped us a lot this time, so we’ve decided to give you a special reward.”

"What reward?" Fan Xiao asked, "A C-grade item? Or a B-grade item?"

"...I want that kind of thing too!"

Du Ruo knew Fan Xiao was joking, but ignored him and got down to business: "The country is currently preparing to establish a safe zone. Once it is completed, your family will be among the first to move in. How about that? Isn't that a good reward?"

"Hmm... Thanks, I'll remember your kindness."

Players all have their own families, and Fan Xiao is no exception.

As the game evolves and intensifies, random dungeons will likely become more frequent, and anyone could potentially get caught up in them.

Fan Xiao's family was no exception.

Therefore, the slots for staying in the safe zone are considered a very precious resource for players.

Unless you're the kind of player who's a lone wolf, only one person has to worry about the rest of the family.

After hanging up the phone, Fan Xiao explained the information about the safe zone and "fantasy matter" to the Lu Xining sisters, and reminded them, "Now you have another advantage in joining the Special Affairs Bureau. You should think about it carefully."

"The safe zone isn't built yet," Lu Xining reminded him.

“It’s only a matter of time,” Van Xiao said. “It all depends on whether you believe in the power of the state.”

“Of course I still believe, but it’s too early to discuss this now,” Lu Xining said. “I plan to wait until I become a D-level player before considering joining a faction.”

Lu Baizhi then said, "I'll go with my sister."

"Let's wait until we become a D-rank player before we talk about it."

Fan Xiao didn't continue the topic and suggested, "Let's go out for a meal, then rest for the night and recharge our energy so we can enter the dungeon tomorrow morning."

"Eat out?" Lu Xining said subconsciously, "Don't tell me it's some kind of ghost food again."

"Don't worry," Fan Xiao said with a smile, "The experiment is over. This time, let's eat something from the mortal world."

After saying that, he led the two sisters toward the parking space.

Just then, his phone rang again.

Fan Xiao thought Du Ruo had forgotten to mention something, but when he picked up his phone, he saw it was a call from his mother.

After the call connected, Fan Xiao was about to complain that he was busy and didn't have time, but he was suddenly interrupted: "Fan Xiao! I called your company today, and they said you resigned a long time ago. What happened?"

"...The client was too difficult to please, so I resigned."

"Why did you lie to me?"

"I just didn't want you to worry. Don't worry, I have plenty of savings and don't need any financial support."

"Since you're free, why don't you come and stay for a while? We haven't seen each other in a long time, and your sister Xiaoyu keeps asking to see you and have you take her out to play."

"It's alright, I'll buy her a few more sets of test papers and workbooks when I have time, and she'll behave herself. As for me... I've been a bit busy lately and haven't had time."

"You've already quit your job, what are you still busy with?"

"..."

Fan Xiao began to think of excuses to shirk responsibility.

His gaze suddenly fell on the Lu sisters.

The next second, he said, "I'm busy playing with my girlfriend, we're on a date right now."

"Uh...really?"

"Of course it's true. If you don't believe me, I'll send you a photo."

"Okay, send it over, and I'll take a look to see if it suits you."

Fan Xiao: "..."

He was just being polite, why did you take it so seriously?

Fan Xiao hung up the phone first, then said to Lu Xining, "Can you do me a favor?"

Lu Xining asked, "Play a girlfriend?"

“Hmm,” Fan Xiao said, “Let’s just take a picture together.”

"Um... I'll do the acting."

Lu Baizhi suddenly volunteered, "My sister... she doesn't like boys touching her."

Lu Xining: "..."

She really hates erotic things and doesn't like boys touching her.

But she didn't say she disliked Fan Xiao.

Thinking of this, Lu Xining tentatively said, "Bai Zhi, I can do it."

“Let me do it,” Lu Baizhi insisted. “Sister, your expression is too cold. I don’t think Auntie likes you very much.”

"……Ah."

Lu Xining gave a cold laugh.

It was easy to figure out on the first try.

She instinctively wanted to frown, but quickly suppressed the emotion.

"Could you please take a picture for me?"

Fan Xiao then handed his phone to Lu Xining.

Lu Xining felt a bit annoyed after taking the photos, but she still obediently took the pictures for them.

Fan Xiao sent a message to his mother with the caption: "We haven't officially established a relationship yet, so I need to keep her happy lately. That's why I won't be going back for a while."

A few moments later, a reply came: "She's a bit young, but that's not a big problem. Don't worry about making it official. I can tell from her expression that there's absolutely no problem. Remember to settle things soon and bring her home for a meal."

Finally managed to deal with it.

Fan Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

If he calls again next time, he will send a photo of himself and Lu Xining, saying that he broke up with the previous one because they were not compatible, and that he is spending time pursuing this one.

In this way, we can delay things for a while longer.

perfect!

Chapter 76 The Strange Man in the Zoo

——Starry Memories Corridor Station·Crazy Zoo.

Lu Baizhi looked at the train ticket in her hand and said with a frown, "It's Xingyi Corridor Station again, 004 District... I don't like it there."

“It’s a paradise for advanced players, but a hell for novice players and ordinary people,” Lu Xining said. “No one likes it except for those who are powerful and want to do whatever they want.”

“If I successfully become a D-level player this time, I might go and take a look,” Fan Xiao said.