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Chapter 16: The Boss Is Actually Myself?

“The money I got from Old Deng, plus this month’s salary and my supervisor allowance, adds up to 871 blocks.”

Bai Fu felt a bit relieved after rechecking her accounts.

The currency issued by the Lin’en Settlement had decent purchasing power. With these funds, she and Anya could be set for months without worrying about basic living expenses.

However, this only covered the essentials; enjoying an upper-class lifestyle was out of the question.

The more underdeveloped a place was, the higher the cost to obtain quality goods. Those who risked their lives to bring high-quality items to the abandoned cooling plant were merchants, not philanthropists.

Bai Fu stuffed the money into her piggy bank.

With nothing else to do, she casually opened the Star Guild’s abandoned cooling plant section.

Unlike yesterday, where everyone was talking about her, today’s community posts were much more varied.

• Players shared experiences on killing and disposing of bodies.


• Others analyzed which professions were better suited for civilian players in the early game.


• Of course, there were still those posting rants and fan content about her photos and videos.

Community Posts:

On the first day without FuFu, I miss her.

Brothers, I’m craving FuFu again, can we get some nice pictures of FuFu?

Don’t you think FuFu’s outfit doesn’t suit her? If she wore Machima’s outfit instead, that’d be perfect—preferably with a whip! Hehe.

Stop it. Does FuFu follow the same style as Machima? Machima treats Denki like a dog, but FuFu sees us as treasures. Do you understand the value of an 82 affinity score?

I don’t care, I want to see the big sister in a black tie, white shirt, and black pants!

To be realistic, just because FuFu is kind to us doesn’t mean she’s good. She’s part of the Wildfire Gang, an antagonist organization. What if she’s a plot boss? What if she suddenly turns against us one day?

This reply had a chilling effect, and it took several seconds before new replies appeared.

I’ll say this now: even if FuFu is a boss, I won’t fight her. I’ll just skip that main quest. Not every new planet has just one main quest.

Agreed. Just because FuFu is a boss doesn’t mean she can’t redeem herself later. Vegeta is a prime example!

If the writers mess with us, I’ll lead a group of emperors to their doorstep!

Goodness, your morals are going downhill!

Just because someone is a boss doesn’t mean they’re evil. Maybe it’s just a matter of perspective or duty. I don’t believe FuFu is a villain, otherwise she wouldn’t care about our lives.

A heated debate ensued among the players about whether Bai Fu was a bad woman who only cared about players or a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Bai Fu was getting tired of all the speculation.

If she could post, she would jump in to steer the conversation herself.

Only by stirring the pot further would the “guilt” or “affection” the players might feel when they discover she’s actually a “double agent” be more profound and lasting.

But caution was needed. If things went too far, radical players might attack her before the truth came out.

Bai Fu exited the thread and clicked on another hot post discussing Martin’s death.

Recently, the Wildfire Gang announced that an outsider had killed Martin, and they planned to retaliate fiercely.

The news quickly reached the players.

The Wildfire Gang said one of their supervisors was killed by a player. Who could be so strong? That’s an elite monster!

@Pai Da Xing, Pai Da, is it you?

Wow, that’s impressive! You actually killed an elite monster single-handedly! I can’t do that. This game is too realistic; I’ve set the bloodiness to zero and still dare not fight NPCs. Looks like I’ll have to stick to being a life-oriented player.

Pai Da, should you make a guide video?

Pai Da, how about trying to get the first kill record for a boss?

One after another @ tag brought Pai Da Xing into the conversation. He quickly explained himself.

Pai Da Xing: (dog head with question mark emoji) Brothers, you overestimate me. I’m not that strong. This game is different from others. Rolling doesn’t give invincibility frames, and you start without any dodge skills. At my current level, it’s nearly impossible to beat an elite monster alone.

Nearly, so there’s a chance?

Pai Da Xing: Indeed, there’s a chance. The crafting feature in this game is amazing. Without blueprints, you can still create items. I heard a pro already made black powder. If someone could craft a gun, even at Level 1, taking down a regular elite monster in a beginner village wouldn’t be hard.

Wow, that’s incredible! Could the engineering genius be flying high now?

Huh, it wasn’t Pai Da? Then who did it?

I thought Pai Da was unbeatable. Whose general is this?

As soon as Pai Da Xing explained, farming enthusiasts immediately shifted the discussion to farming and tech development.

Fighting and killing were thrilling, but farming and technology progression were no less enjoyable.

Until a player named “Convert to Me Fu” appeared, the discussion returned to fighting and killing.

@Pai Da Xing, Pai Da, are you free? I got a hidden quest with very high rewards.

Pai Da Xing: How high?

3500 experience points.

This number shocked Bai Fu.

A single task rewarding 3500 experience points? Aren’t you giving a boss quest?

This amount could elevate a spiritual energy apprentice to the next level.

She focused intently, trying to analyze something useful from the conversation between Convert to Me Fu and Pai Da Xing, then join in.

Other players were equally stunned. It would take them ten days of work to earn this much experience.

Godfather, where did you get this quest?

Shit, it’s a traitor!

I was lucky. While wandering around the Wildfire Gang’s territory, an NPC approached me with an exclamation mark. I asked if he needed help, and he gave me a assassination task. I can’t complete it alone, so I need your help, Pai Da.

Pai Da Xing: Brother, add me as a friend. Let’s chat privately.

OK.

The two disappeared for about twenty minutes before reappearing.

Pai Da Xing: Gather five teammates. Prioritize those skilled in making special traps and weapons. Commanders or action game experts are welcome too! Note, the task location is in this area (attached map). The task time is after 7 PM, so confirm if you can reach the location and have free time during that period.

Only five people?

Commoners look up to the greats.

Isn’t that area controlled by the Wildfire Gang? No wonder the reward is so high. Sneaking in would be tough.

Despite the strict requirements, Pai Da Xing managed to gather five teammates in just a few minutes.

Adding Black Tiger Afu, Calamity Dragon with reconnaissance skills, and Jiujiao who previously helped him defeat Da Biao Ge, a ten-person expedition team was formed.

Bai Fu stared intently at the map Pai Da Xing posted.

A red circle was drawn on the map. Coincidentally, her house was within the area indicated.

“Is the target someone living in this region?”

An NPC capable of providing 3500 experience points must be stronger than Da Biao Ge.

Bai Fu pondered. There were no such powerful NPCs near her home since the area had poor living conditions, and anyone with strength or status wouldn’t live here.

Could it be that Pai Da Xing sent a fake map?

Wait, she missed someone.

“Isn’t she the NPC stronger than Da Biao Ge?”

Bai Fu’s face turned dark.

She hurried to find a vantage point and waited. When evening came and Pai Da Xing and his group appeared under the cover of night, her heart finally settled.

Alright, alright, the “boss” the players wanted to defeat was really herself!

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