"Wait a moment, Xue Di."

Futu Dunshan saw Lin Tianhao about to log off and quickly called out to him.

"Is there something else?"

"Xue Di, I'm the young master of Futu Guild. I'd like to invite you to join us with an annual salary of ten million. How about it?"

Futu Dunshan had his own understanding of the game. Lin Tianhao's skills were too strong, surpassing all the professional players he had seen. With such skills, he was worth a ten million annual salary. Not to mention, Lin Tianhao also had such powerful attributes.

"Sorry, I've already created my own team."

Lin Tianhao shook his head. "Thank you for the offer."

"Oh? I see. But we can still be long-term partners."

"No problem."

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Lin Tianhao nodded, then suddenly paused. "Did you say you're the young master of Futu Guild?"

"Yes, why?"

"We've met, so let me give you a piece of advice: be careful of your sister."

Three months after the launch of Ragnarok in his previous life, the news broke that the Futu Group underwent a major reshuffle. The original young master of Futu Group had a car accident due to brake failure and became disabled. It was only half a year later that it was revealed the mastermind behind the brake sabotage was the young master's sister.

"Be careful of my sister?"

Futu Dunshan frowned. "What's wrong?"

"Just remember what I said."

Lin Tianhao waved his hand. Having met once, he had done enough by giving a warning. As for Futu Dunshan's ultimate fate, it had nothing to do with Lin Tianhao.

This time, Lin Tianhao didn't log off on the spot. Instead, he returned to the Novice Village before logging off, mainly because he had offended that Assassin and needed to be cautious. Logging off in the wild and getting ambushed by an Assassin wouldn't be worth it.

After logging off, Lin Tianhao checked the time. It was eight in the morning. Zhou Xiaopang was still in the game. Lin Tianhao didn't disturb him and went to the fridge to make breakfast.

Ragnarok, as a cross-era online game, had a very magical aspect: in the game, the body received full rest, and even the mind became more refreshed. Some experts later explained that it was equivalent to sleeping in the game. This explanation wasn't entirely correct. It was only discovered later in the game that leveling up and enhancing attributes in the game could elevate one's soul, naturally improving mental well-being.

"Fatty, log off for breakfast."

Due to budget constraints, Lin Tianhao and the others were using a common-grade gaming pod instead of an advanced nutrient pod. It was said that the highest-grade nutrient pod, once filled with nutrient fluid, could sustain a person for half a month without logging off, with all nutritional needs met.

Zhou Xiaopang had just logged off and smiled at Lin Tianhao. "Brother Hao, you were right. Going solo, making money is quite easy."

"I got a level seven piece of equipment today and sold it for twelve thousand. There are so many wealthy players in this game."

Lin Tianhao smiled noncommittally. It wasn't that there were many wealthy individual players. On the contrary, the number of wealthy individual players was generally not high. What really drove up the prices of equipment and skill books were the guilds, corporations, and government.

Guilds saw the popularity of Ragnarok and knew that it would definitely be profitable in the future. After all, the gaming industry for PC games could reach hundreds of billions. The gaming industry of Ragnarok would definitely be measured in trillions or even tens of trillions.

As for corporations and the government, they naturally knew some of the essence of Ragnarok and understood the importance of becoming stronger in the game.

Lin Tianhao knew why Zhou Xiaopang was so fierce in the early stages. He chose the Warrior class and, after leaving the Novice Village, encountered a Bard who recited terrible poetry. Zhou Xiaopang showed off by reciting ancient poems from Dragon Kingdom's sages in front of the Bard. This action not only didn't displease the Bard but made him admire Zhou Xiaopang greatly, and he immediately wanted to become his disciple. The apprenticeship gift was three passive skills for Warriors.

With these three passive skills, Zhou Xiaopang was formidable even in the later stages of the game. The three passive skills were Dual Armor, Dual Shield, and Dual Slash. Their effects were:

Dual Armor: All attacks received will reflect a certain percentage of damage back to the opponent.

Dual Shield: Every time a control skill is used, a shield based on a percentage of one's health is gained.

Dual Slash: Every attack (including skills, equipment effects, potion effects, etc.) has a chance to trigger multiple effects.

Damage reflection, shields, and damage made it relatively versatile. Especially since these were all passive skills that could be triggered infinitely. Moreover, Dual Slash and Dual Shield could stack with each other. For example, the Warrior's Charge skill was a control skill that could trigger Dual Shield, and if Dual Slash triggered multiple effects, the shield would also trigger multiple times.

"Brother Hao, I'm already level 9 and got three passive skills."

"I'll definitely be able to get higher-level equipment later."

Lin Tianhao nodded. "Fatty, no rush. I've already paid for my sister's surgery."

"Paid?"

"Yes."

Lin Tianhao took out the payment receipt. "I was luckier than you and took down a boss."

"Damn, Brother Hao, you're Xue Di?"

Lin Tianhao nodded and said to Zhou Xiaopang, "Eat up. I'll prepare a guide for the Novice Village for you later. There are many hidden rewards there."

"I see. Brother Hao, you're incredible. If Li Haitao knew about your achievements now, he'd probably regret it deeply."

Lin Tianhao ate while recalling the Novice Village guide. The hidden rewards in the Novice Village had suitable options for every class.

"Fatty, go to the Novice Village Tavern, buy two bottles of the most expensive spirits, and take them to the Blacksmith Shop. Ask them to forge the strongest Warrior weapon for you."

"Then, you'll receive a chain quest. The higher the completion rate, the more rewards you'll get."

"Got it."

Zhou Xiaopang agreed without asking how Lin Tianhao knew this.

After the meal, Lin Tianhao gave Zhou Xiaopang two more guides, one each for Houzi and Glasses.

"Fatty, you go into the game. I'm going to check on Qingqing."

"Let's go together."

Zhou Xiaopang didn't enter the game alone and went to the hospital with Lin Tianhao.

Since Lin Tianhao had already paid, the hospital was arranging the surgery.

In the ward, Lin Tianhao looked at the comatose Lin Qingqing, his eyes softening.

"Doctor, when will my sister's surgery begin?" Lin Tianhao asked.

"It's being arranged. The surgery can be done this afternoon. You can sign here."

"Alright."

Lin Tianhao nodded and signed the surgery confirmation form.

After completing these tasks, Lin Tianhao returned to the rental apartment and entered the game again.