Versatile Sword Cultivator

After finishing the meal, the guests were all in high spirits.

Not long after, the doorbell rang. The installation team for "Tale of Immortal" had arrived, bringing a brand-new gaming pod.

"Sister Xiaowei, where should we set it up?" Lin Jichen asked.

"Uh... put it in my bedroom," Qin Xiaowei replied.

"Okay, Master, you can leave now. I can handle the installation myself," Lin Jichen signed the receipt and sent the installers away, confident he could manage it on his own.

After the installers left, Qin Xiaowei looked at the large device in the room and couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Lin, I remember 'Tale of Immortal' uses rings for gaming. Why is this so big?"

Before Lin Jichen could answer, Liu Xiazi exclaimed, "Oh my gosh! This... this... this is a top-tier gaming pod!"

As she spoke, Liu Xiazi rushed to the top-tier gaming pod, examining and touching it like a child seeing Ultraman.

"What is a top-tier gaming pod?" Yan Ruyu asked curiously.

Liu Xiazi continued to inspect the pod and explained, "A gaming pod is another tool for playing 'Tale of Immortal.' Think of it as a computer. A top-tier gaming pod is like the best computer you can get."

"That impressive? How much does one cost?" Yan Ruyu asked.

"Over a million each, and they sold out long ago. Now, they're going for over two million on the black market, and even then, they're hard to find," Liu Xiazi replied casually.

Everyone was shocked. Over a million? Are we talking about game coins?

Ren Lan walked over, puzzled, and touched the pod. "This gaming pod looks just like mine. I remember it was only fifty thousand each."

"You're talking about the low-tier gaming pods, which are indeed fifty thousand each. But this one is definitely top-tier," Liu Xiazi confirmed.

Ren Lan, Qin Xiaowei, and Gu Qiuxue all turned their eyes to Lin Jichen simultaneously.

Lin Jichen slapped his forehead. Great, no hiding it now.

This Liu Xiazi, ruining my plans!

But he couldn't blame her; after all, Liu Xiazi didn't know the situation.

"Little Lin, the gaming pod you gave me, it wouldn't cost over a million, would it?" Ren Lan's breathing quickened.@@novelbin@@

She had thought the gaming pod Lin Jichen gave her was just a regular version, costing fifty thousand each, which she already found expensive.

Now, suddenly hearing it might be over a million, her head was spinning. This favor was too big to repay...

Lin Jichen awkwardly explained, "It's not that expensive. The first ten thousand units were seven hundred thousand each."

"Seven hundred thousand... Oh my! You're so extravagant! You gave me a seven-hundred-thousand-dollar gaming pod. How can I ever repay you?" Ren Lan was both shocked and delighted. The price really startled her.

But she was happy because it was a gift from Lin Jichen.

Little Lin gave her such an expensive gift. Did he have feelings for her? Oh my~

"Little Chen, does the gaming pod you gave me also cost that much? You're spending too recklessly. I could have used the cheapest one," Gu Qiuxue felt the same but was more concerned.

After all, it was all hard-earned money Lin Jichen made from the game.

"Xiao Lin, I don't dare accept such an expensive gift. How about we exchange it for a regular one?" Qin Xiaowei smiled wryly.

She suddenly thought of something and quickly asked, "Xiao Lin, the one you gave Tang Tang, is it also...?"

Facing the barrage of questions from the women, Lin Jichen felt his head was about to explode and had to surrender.

"Alright, alright, I confess. All these gaming pods are top-tier. But top-tier has its benefits. With these pods, you'll have a better gaming environment and can grow faster."

"As for the cost, I admit it's a bit expensive, but I see it differently. It's just an investment."

Lin Jichen paused and then spoke seriously, "You all know I'm a professional player. It's no exaggeration to say my future is dedicated to this game. But I can't dominate this game alone."

"I need helpers, and these helpers must be people I trust. You are my best friends and family. I only trust you, so I hope you can get stronger and help me in the game."

"Of course, even if you're not interested in the game, it's fine to just play casually. The money I earn now makes buying these gaming pods effortless. If you don't believe me, ask Liu Xiazi if I have the capability."

Liu Xiazi, knowing she had caused trouble for Lin Jichen, nodded vigorously like a pecking chicken.

"I can vouch for it with my cup size. The idol is absolutely right. He's the top player in Tale of Immortal. Any equipment he sells can fetch millions. The platform I stream on wants to hire him for live streaming, with an annual fee of at least one hundred million!"

Oh my!

Everyone was stunned.

They knew Lin Jichen was a professional player and very skilled in the game.

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "pawread dot com".

But they had no idea he was this good.

A streaming company offering a hundred-million-dollar contract? Selling a piece of equipment for millions upon millions?

It felt like a fairy tale.

They were just casual players and had no idea how popular the game had become and how much capital was involved.

Decades ago, a computer game with only a few hundred thousand players could sell equipment for hundreds of thousands to even a million.

Not to mention this era-defining holographic game.

Currently, it had over two hundred million registered users and and tens of millions of daily active players.

And the numbers were still rising.

In this game, standing out was like crossing a single-log bridge with thousands of troops.

To be number one naturally meant enjoying such treatment.

"Little Lin, don't worry. I'll definitely become a top player and help you in the future!" Ren Lan suddenly decided. She vowed to improve her gaming skills, even if it meant failing her classes!

Otherwise, how could she repay Little Lin's kindness?

"Little Chen, I may not have much gaming talent, but I'll play seriously and help you in the future," Gu Qiuxue also felt a strong sense of belonging to "Tale of Immortal" for the first time.

Because this game was Little Chen's dream!

"And me~" Niu Naitang raised her little hand and stepped forward, looking serious. "I'll definitely become Brother Lin's capable assistant in the future!"

Pfft~

The women burst into laughter. This little one, does she even know what a capable assistant means? Haha.

"Xiao Lin, I really appreciate your trust, but these gaming pods are too expensive. I..." Qin Xiaowei hadn't finished when Lin Jichen interrupted, "Sister Xiaowei, how about this: you play first, don't mention the money. If you really don't like it, I'll sell the gaming pod later. With the current market price, I can still make a profit."

Hearing Lin Jichen say this, Qin Xiaowei had no choice but to accept.

Lin Jichen finally managed to wrap up this well-intentioned lie.

Proofreader & Editor: Lotas