Chapter 4: Don't Mention Having Money Early

Ji Ming kept a composed expression, pacing in the deep night darkness, and finally thought it was still worth a try.

At worst it's just a failure; it can't be worse than now!

He sat back on the bedside, nervously rubbing his fingers.

The moment his fingertip touched the exit, the dim surroundings instantly brightened.

When his eyes readjusted to the light, the view had switched from the system panel back to the computer screen.

The window was bright, the floor tidy, everything orderly—it was the room he had lived in for years.

But the strange game in the computer was still running, and it had started at an unknown time.

In a world built of pixels, the night was heavy, and a black‑haired, white‑skinned little character sat quietly by the bedside.

This was clearly the state when he pressed exit; abstract, yet the game had recorded everything perfectly.

But the screen was dark, with only a central line 【Pause】 emitting a faint white glow.

Does exiting the game cause a pause?

Rubbing his temples, Ji Ming felt a chill behind him.

He couldn't help but wonder whether he had truly returned to the real world.

After a brief thought, he opened a frequently used Feixin group.

He had been busy in another world for several hours, yet only a few minutes seemed to have passed in reality.

It was ten p. m. now, the prime time when big internet players roamed.

The group was lively, a bunch of silly netizens chatting fervently about world affairs.

Forming alliances, drawing heavens and earth, each with a per‑capita internet think‑tank, they pretended to be serious.

Ji Ming first sent a Cheshire Emoticon Pack to split the battlefield, then began typing.

【Bro, I just had a minor surgery today, the last train is still crowded, please behave and don't let the community die, thanks meow】

【?】

【?】

【?】

A string of question marks completely ended the chat.

Accompanied by a sweating soybean sending a charge signal, a white, violent formation lined up neatly and launched a merciless total assault on Ji Ming.

No stray trees in the middle, fragrant grass fresh, fallen blossoms colorful, the mountain has a small opening, as if there were light.

Alright, this must be the real world!

Ji Ming hammered the keyboard.

Save, save, save everything!

After being busy for ages, he finally grabbed a bottle of cola from the fridge, unscrewed it, and glug glugged a few mouthfuls.

"The real world is still the best!"

Back at the computer, he stared at the game screen without hesitation and moved the mouse cursor to the upper right corner.

This crappy game—whoever likes it can play!

But the moment he clicked, Feixin suddenly sent a friend request.

A cold cough from the speaker made Ji Ming shiver, and a bad premonition rose in his mind.

He swallowed a sip of cola, opened the page, and found it was a user with all information empty, even the avatar pure white.

Only the ID was filled, simply the two characters "Yang Yue".

Ji Ming's expression grew complex, and he opened his mailbox to check.

Sure enough, this account had sent him the game invitation.

Damn, this bastard can throw me into another world once, and then throw me in again!

Ji Ming muttered and accepted the request.

【Hello】

Almost instantly, Yang Yue sent him a greeting.

Who are you?

Ji Ming typed those words and immediately deleted them.

The question was too stupid, too passive; he needed to seize more!

But before he could think of a reply, a string of messages was sent over.

【Let me introduce myself: I am the consciousness of the magical world "Yang Yue", you in the tech world can think of me as an AI】

【Based on your answer six hours ago, you have automatically obtained the Savior role】

【I will assist you in completing the first step of the "Fourth Day Disaster Plan" within seven Earth days; time is urgent, please be prepared】

Six hours ago?

Isn't that exactly when I was getting paid to slack off?

Ji Ming furrowed his brows, opened his phone's browsing history, and quickly found the page from that time.

【Question: If one world is about to be destroyed by a natural disaster, how should all beings be saved?】

At the time he was browsing for fun on Bihu and happened to see this question.

The post had just been published, and before those story‑writing guys appeared, it was a good chance to show one's face.

Ji Ming didn't think, quickly tossed out a witty reply.

【Dealing with a disaster? I'm good at it. Heard of the Fourth Disaster? Just become the disaster directly and that's it】

The original poster then started asking wildly, curious like a child.

【Hello netizen, I am a netizen from the northern star, I am very interested in your answer, may I add you as a friend to discuss in detail?】

Ji Ming naturally wouldn't casually add some unsavory people; he went straight to the comment section to chat with him, and only when his legs went numb from squatting did he reluctantly pull up his pants and leave.

And in his offhand fourth disaster plan, the first step is……

Launch a closed beta test with around a hundred players to conduct preliminary trials?

He looked up and discovered that Yangyue was actually seriously discussing the matter with him.

【Based on your description of the plan, the system has automatically divided the task chain and provided corresponding rewards.】

【Main mission: Find a suitable closed-beta test site.】

【Mission reward: A resurrection card for any character.】

【Note: This resurrection card's function is to provide assistance for your plan.】

【Regardless of race and background, the target's favorability will automatically rise to loyalty, so please choose carefully when selecting a resurrection target.】

Do I still have to find a closed-beta test site myself?

Ji Ming widened his eyes.

If I'm not mistaken, when I am in Yangyue World, time in the real world flows at a tenth of the speed.

And when I am in the real world, the flow of time in Yangyue World stops completely.

Calculating this way, after subtracting the time spent operating in the real world from seven Earth days, I might have only a little over a month in Yangyue World.

With just over a month, a quack doctor drowning in debt could barely feed himself—how could he possibly run around looking for a suitable closed-beta test site?

No, why am I even considering this?

Ji Ming suddenly realized and clacked out a line of text.

【Sorry, I cannot accept your request to be the savior.】

But I definitely can't say this is all just my idle talk; I need to find a suitable excuse, for example……

【I like working.】

This is selling his soul, but at this moment he has no other choice.

【In fact, I am very enthusiastic about my current job.】

【Although it's tiring, I can earn eighty thousand a month, my leaders and colleagues are pleasant to talk to, and I really love working there.】

【I think about work during the day, at night, and even in my sleep; I've become the type who would die if I left work.】

【If I were to transmigrate to another world, I would die instantly, so I can't be the savior.】

Perfect.

Yangyue seemed unable to handle him and remained silent for a long time.

Just when Ji Ming thought it had given up, Feixin suddenly sent a transfer reminder.

【Sorry for keeping you waiting; I've just been dealing with some financial matters, so please be sure to accept this money.】

Does this robot even send money?

Ji Ming laughed hysterically, opened the transfer, and was dumbfounded.

How many zeros is this???

The number that appeared on the page was a full five figures, and Yangyue's generosity was simply extravagant.

Ji Ming was about to click to accept it right away.

But after savoring that foul smell that crossed worlds yet still lingered in his nostrils, he still hesitated.

Ten thousand yuan for selling one's life—and I'm still a college student……

However, a few more lines of text popped up in the chat box.

【This is today's savior fee, and you'll get it every day from now on.】

【If you complete a month, I can also give you a bonus of one million.】

【Please consider my request again; Yangyue World doesn't have much time left.】

You actually want to bribe me with money? This is an insult to me!

Ji Ming flew into a rage and originally wanted to loudly rebuke it.

【Your friend Sun Zei has been deleted.】

【Your friend Yangyue has changed the remark to "Magic Merit Sect is an AI."】

But the money is simply too much.