Ten Thousand Ways To Eliminate Players
Chapter 49 - 049 Second Batch of Pioneers

Chapter 49: 049 Second Batch of Pioneers

"Ma’am, I can help you carry the vegetables home if you pay me one Copper Coin?" Dumbelldore eagerly approached an old lady who was carrying a basket of vegetables and walking unsteadily, reaching out to take the basket from her.

"Go away." The old woman glared at him, clutched her basket tightly, and slammed her crutch on the ground. "A young lad like you should learn better. Trying to take advantage of my frailty and run off with my vegetables? Not happening. Pah!"

"..." Dumbelldore retreated to the side, his face flushed with embarrassment.

Behind him, Zhang Bao and Zhang Dashan, each carrying a sign advertising Chef’s Divine Food Stall, exchanged glances and shook their heads.

Zhang Bao took out a notepad and pen and quickly jotted down: "Helping an old lady with her vegetables: Failed."

"Young man, I can help you carry that firewood if you pay me one Copper Coin, okay?" Dumbelldore tried his luck again with a young man bringing firewood into the city, offering a polite smile.

"I’m only selling this whole load of firewood for ten Copper Coins, and you want one of them? Are you crazy?" the young man retorted, looking at Dumbelldore as if *he* were the one who was ill. He didn’t wait for a response before striding off swiftly with his load.

What kind of people are these! So stingy about a single Copper Coin! No wonder they’re stuck chopping wood for a living!

Dumbelldore stood frozen, fuming inwardly. Why is it so hard to do a good deed these days?

Zhang Bao continued to record: "Helping a woodcutter carry firewood: Failed."

By this time, a group of children had started following them, giggling and clearly enjoying the spectacle. They recognized Dumbelldore, who used to sing "You love me, I love you," and also recognized "Chef’s Divine Food Stall" on the signs Zhang Bao and Zhang Dashan were carrying. Thus, they naturally fell in behind them. In the innocent eyes of children, wherever Chef’s Divine Food Stall was, fun was sure to follow...

And sure enough, they had only walked half a street before the kids picked up a new game.

"Ma’am, I’ll help you carry your vegetables home if you give me one Copper Coin, okay?"

"Get lost! You youngsters are up to no good, trying to trick an old woman out of her vegetables! Pfft..."

...

Listening to the children’s gleeful laughter and watching the crowd following Zhang Bao grow larger, resentment steadily grew in Dumbelldore’s heart. He straightened his back, groaning inwardly. This isn’t working. At this rate, forget ninety-nine good deeds; I’ll be lucky to complete ten.

He never thought Lin Bai would actually assign Zhang Bao and Zhang Dashan to supervise him. Supervision was one thing, but they were even holding up signs advertising Chef’s Divine Food Stall! That bastard master of his was rotten to the core!

The more Dumbelldore learned about Lin Bai, the more hopeless the idea of killing him seemed. If he hadn’t already sunk so much effort into this whole Lin Bai situation, he would have deleted his account by now. This is an impossible task.

He even felt the urge to log out right then and use his famous Dumbelldore account to thoroughly bash Lin Bai on the forums. Then, he’d delete his character and restart, making Lin Bai his lifelong enemy. And, of course, those damn game developers.

Log out? A sudden spark of inspiration flashed in Dumbelldore’s mind. Yes! He already had a top Player account; why did he have to rigidly follow the rules set by an NPC to complete the task? It was time for some unconventional tactics!

At this thought, Dumbelldore felt a wave of enlightenment. He turned to Zhang Bao and Zhang Dashan behind him and said, "I’m going to use the restroom. Wait for me for a moment; we’ll continue when I get back."

...

Hiding in a latrine, Dumbelldore hurriedly logged out and quickly posted on the forums:

"Dumbelldore urgently seeks online assistance! Chef’s Divine Food Stall is launching a new marketing event: ’A Good Deed for One Copper Coin - Real-Life Show.’ Jiamucheng Players are encouraged to participate. Generous rewards upon completion!"

After posting this lengthy title, Dumbelldore detailed the marketing methods and participation process in the thread...

What is a Player? *This* is a Player!

Fortunately, his account was popular now. He could definitely operate like this without Lin Bai finding out.

Speaking of which, this idea was also inspired by Lin Bai. As long as Players kept appearing before him and putting on a few acts, others would naturally follow suit out of curiosity or just to join the fun.

One Copper Coin. You can’t lose, you can’t be scammed! Spending one Copper Coin to join in the fun is way cheaper than eating at Chef’s Divine Food Stall.

Dumbelldore realized his way of thinking was becoming more and more like Lin Bai’s.

But this didn’t seem to be a bad thing. Lin Bai’s methods are incredibly efficient. If I weren’t worried about social suicide, I’d almost be reluctant to kill Lin Bai.

No sooner had he posted than a stream of replies poured in:

"Getting to pat the great Dumbelldore’s head up close!"

"It’s really him!"

"Dumbelldore truly is a creative genius, as expected! What did the owner of Chef’s Divine Food Stall do to deserve the help of the great Dumbelldore!"

"I have to say, as one of the first batch of Pioneers, Dumbelldore is definitely the best."

"The second batch of Pioneer accounts for *the* Immortal World will be released in three days! Let’s group up and go to Jiamucheng to worship the great Dumbelldore!"

"You have to be lucky enough to be chosen in the first place. The game company is so stingy. It’s such a popular game; why are they still doing phased closed beta access instead of just launching open beta? The execs at the game company must have been kicked in the head by a donkey."

"Great Dumbelldore, please bless me so I get into the second round of closed beta! I can’t wait to enter the game world and show my might!"

"If I’m fortunate enough to be selected, the first thing I’ll do in the game is help the great Dumbelldore eliminate his black-hearted boss and get him the justice he deserves!"

"Received! I’m in Jiamucheng, ready to assist the great Dumbelldore at any time!"

...

Browsing through the replies, a sense of pride swelled in Dumbelldore’s heart. These are the perks of being a top Player! Master, oh Master! No matter how talented you are, you can’t beat your disciple using cheats!

But the second batch of Pioneer accounts is going to be released?

Dumbelldore returned to the forum homepage.

As expected, a brightly highlighted banner ad was hanging right at the top of the forum:

"The second batch of Pioneer accounts will be released in three days, totaling 10,000. The spots will be randomly drawn from all registered Players, ensuring fairness and impartiality."

"New game features are live:

1. The livestream feature is now available for closed beta Players, allowing you to show off your life in the other world anytime, anywhere.

2. Livestream tipping and interaction features will be launched simultaneously.

3. Recharge channels will be gradually opened (Blue Star Coin to Immortal World Copper Coin conversion rate: 1:100).

More new game features will be rolled out successively.

Pioneers have an obligation to showcase the game’s Charm to the outside world. Cooperation leads to mutual success, so Pioneers, please actively start livestreaming. Enjoy the game!"

Damn it, livestreaming is available now? Dumbelldore’s face suddenly darkened.

The joy from his top Player aura vanished in an instant.

He knew his situation. Despite his glamorous image on the forums, in front of Lin Bai, he was just small fry, living without any dignity... He could choose not to livestream. But that didn’t mean others wouldn’t. It wouldn’t be surprising if some paparazzi decided to livestream ’A Day in the Life of the Great Dumbelldore at Chef’s Divine Food Stall’... Was his top Player aura going to shatter so soon? He couldn’t bear it!

No! There were still three days left! As long as he learned Lin Bai’s skills within three days and found a way to kill him, his top Player aura could still be preserved... Chef’s Divine Food Stall was now a cash cow and, moreover, a Spiritual Realm node. Even if he killed Lin Bai, and even if he couldn’t learn subsequent skills, as long as he could keep the restaurant, it wouldn’t be a loss. Under the guise of Lin Bai’s disciple, he could still collaborate with Daoist Qing Feng. Moreover, in three days, more Players would be online. He could definitely use his Dumbelldore aura to rally a large group of Players to his cause. With money came everything; with fame came everything. He absolutely could not lose this Dumbelldore account...

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