Chapter 95: True God Descends, the Temporary Poster Girl’s Super Charm！
【Truth Society’s Secret Commission - Sub-quest to Lure the Enemy】
【Quest Description: ……】
【Quest Objective: Coordinate with other members of the action team to stop the players from the Gene Primordials faction from supporting the Marine Biology Research Institute】
【Quest Reward: 50,000 XP】
After walking out of the makeshift tent, Bai Fu received a new quest. She hadn’t expected that accepting the Railway Guild’s commission would unexpectedly trigger a sub-quest.
Although the reward wasn’t high, only 50,000 XP, her evaluation was: more surprises like this, please!
Even if her class and skills had all reached the current level cap, the extra XP could be used to unlock a new class slot or to synthesize new Prayer Card blueprints.
XP was like money—who would ever complain about having too much?
After closing the quest panel, Bai Fu looked up at the players staring at her not far away.
“You should’ve all heard the meeting just now, right?”
The players, led by Starfish‑bro, nodded.
Bai Fu said, “Since you all heard it, I won’t repeat it again. All previous operations were led solely by me, so it was fine even if you caused some minor troubles. But this time, there are others involved, so until we receive the order, do not do anything out of line.”
Hearing her words, the players responded:
“Don’t worry, Fu Fu, we won’t cause you trouble.”
“Yeah, when it’s time to be professional, we’re totally professional.”
“If you tell me to go east, I’ll never go west. Even if you tell me to lick—”
“Don’t go nuts here!”
Bai Fu smiled and nodded. She was long used to players flipping between seriousness and madness.
Seeing their cheerful mood, Su Li, who had just walked out of the tent, narrowed her eyes.
After being severely struck down by those Undying Ones, she had been observing and researching them. She discovered that Undying Ones weren’t cut from the same mold. Some were aloof, with a “heaven first, me second” aura; some were so naïve they seemed like bumpkins in the big city; and some seemed like they’d die if they didn’t talk to someone, always striking up conversations.
But no matter their personality, she had never seen an Undying One treat anyone like they treated Bai Fu…
Loyalty. Yes, the word that popped up in Su Li’s mind was loyalty!
She had seen groups of Undying Ones gather around to flatter someone, but their attitude toward Bai Fu wasn’t just mere flattery—this wasn’t just science or magic.
Bai Fu, don’t you dare say you’re not controlling those Undying Ones!
If Bai Fu knew what Su Li was thinking, her only response would be—
This is just how our Temporary Poster Girl is!
Do you understand how terrifying it is to have a core cheat that lets you mold yourself into the shape players love the most?
Ten minutes later, the armored personnel carriers prepared by the Railway Guild were all in position, and everyone participating in the operation was ready.
“Move out!”
With Coyote’s command, several armored personnel carriers charged into the endless wilderness at high speed.
……
Five kilometers west of the Marine Biology Research Institute, behind a line of fortifications built from trenches, iron fences, and concrete bunkers.
Cedric, the defense line commander, stood leisurely by the office window, a cigarette in his mouth, looking down.
Although it was already midnight, the patrolling guards passing below were as spirited as they were during the day. Their condition made him nod in satisfaction.
“It’s gotta be the Undying Ones!”
Cedric sighed with emotion.
Just over twenty days ago, during a routine rotation, his superiors had assigned one hundred Undying Ones to patrol the line.
When he first saw them, he felt like the sky was falling. Why? Because the Undying Ones were erratic and self-willed, none of them looked normal.
They hit themselves, jumped from buildings for no reason, suddenly burst out laughing while walking, stood talking to the air in the corner in the dead of night…
Those who knew would say this was a defense line. Those who didn’t might think it was a psychiatric ward.
He nearly had a heart attack several times because of those Undying Ones.
Back then, he thought everything was doomed. How could he defend the Marine Biology Research Institute with such a bunch of lunatics? And if the mission failed, how was he going to get promoted?
But after spending a few days with the Undying Ones, Cedric suddenly realized the situation might not be what he had imagined.
Undying Ones might be crazy, but they were possibly the best damn workhorses in the world!
Don’t believe it?
Once given a mission, regardless of how dangerous, they completed it quickly and well. Afterward, they even came running back to ask if there was more work. What normal person did that?
It proved the old saying—
“Ever since I went insane, I’ve been so energetic!”
But Cedric’s 180-degree attitude shift toward the Undying Ones mainly came from another discovery.
Undying Ones could resurrect after dying, and all their injuries disappeared upon revival. After learning this, he stopped giving them medicine.
What for? They’d heal after respawning anyway. Rather than waste medicine, better they die and reboot. That kind of precious resource should be saved for more useful people—like himself!
Cedric made a fortune reselling medical supplies. Not only that, but he also cleverly profited by embezzling the Undying Ones’ meal allowances, weapon subsidies, and other reimbursements.
They were just consumables—why feed or clothe them well?
In short, Cedric was in an excellent mood now.
In just twenty-some days, he’d already made a small fortune. If this went on for a few more rounds, he’d be able to buy a villa in Haidu.
Nice!
Cedric stubbed out his cigarette and shouted downstairs, “The situation’s tense lately. Stay alert during patrols. Not even a sliver of slack allowed, understood?”
Yes, yes, yes.
The players passing below rolled their eyes.
Most of the players stationed here were new ones who had entered in version 1.1.
The reason they had willingly come to guard this defense line was because the quest was unique: even if they did nothing, as long as they stayed here, they would receive guaranteed daily XP. If they did additional tasks on the side, their level would rise rapidly, far ahead of the other players who entered the game at the same time.
The only downside was that the quest was boring. They had to remain at this remote, uninhabited defense line for long periods. Entertainment options were limited to watching videos, livestreams, and browsing forums—besides that, the only thing to do was fight wild animals and mutant creatures nearby.
But gains came with sacrifice—just a small price to pay for a head start!
But that was what this group of players thought ten days ago.
Lately, Bai Fu had become explosively popular in the Community. These players were shocked to discover that they were not the fastest leveling new players. The players from the Garden of Silence not only leveled faster than them, but they also didn’t have to be imprisoned like this.
Their faction leader was a stunningly beautiful white-haired girl, the faction services were far superior, the white-haired girl personally led monster hunts, the white-haired girl personally awarded outstanding players, the white-haired girl was the Version Protagonist, the white-haired girl had become the Temporary Poster Girl...
Now look at their side.
The person in charge was a foot-scratching brute, there wasn’t a single store in the camp, not a single pretty girl—in fact, not even a single female NPC, no monster hunts, no awards—only nagging…
It could only be said: no comparison, no harm.
This group of players was moved to tears.
【Aaaah, why didn’t I just read more Community guides and go join Bai Fu back then】
【So jealous I could die. I don’t want a foot-scratching brute. I want the white-haired girl. Can the devs please replace this brute】
【Sigh, sigh, sigh】
【What’s the use of saying this now, we’re already here. We can only finish the quests obediently, or we’ll lose tons of XP】
Indeed.
Right now, aside from obediently continuing their quests, any other choice would result in major losses.
【If only Bai Fu could suddenly raid this place like she did with Bagaros Base or Black Hawk Base, I swear I’d surrender on the spot】
【Cut it out, Bai Fu could never come all the way here. This place is way too far from the Goli Desert】
【True that】
The players in training grumbled with dissatisfaction.
None of them realized that countless eyes were already watching them in the darkness. Those were Bai Fu, Su Li, and others who had just arrived.
“The defenses are tight. Even in the middle of the night, there’s not the slightest laxness. These Undying Ones are really a headache.”
Su Li frowned, clearly unhappy.
The arrival of the Undying Ones had once again triggered a massive upheaval in the world. She didn’t like this upheaval—not because the Undying Ones had provoked her, but more because she couldn’t discern whether this change was good or bad.
But she knew that since change had come, all she could do was adapt to it or take control of it. Otherwise, she risked being eliminated.
“Proceed according to the original plan. Once Bai Fu successfully lures out the Undying Ones, I’ll cooperate by creating a bigger disturbance to attract the Marine Biology Research Institute’s attention. The rest will be up to Coyote and the team responsible for the raid on the research facility.”
Bai Fu had no objections. She led the players and quietly crept toward the opposing defensive line.
Su Li lay prone on the ground, her eyes fixed on Bai Fu’s back.
Come on, let me see clearly how exactly you control this group of Undying Ones under your command.
To uncover Bai Fu’s secret, the higher-ups had made thorough preparations. They had sent several Esper Power users skilled in reconnaissance to assist Su Li in observing Bai Fu, and also delivered the most advanced covert filming equipment from the Technology R&D Division.
Multiple camera angles with full 360-degree coverage and ultra-HD imaging that could even capture the trembling of eyelashes!
Su Li retrieved the surveillance monitor from her toolbox and watched while chuckling.
“Hehehe, hehehe...”
Her grin made the nearby Lab Assistant’s scalp tingle.
Yikes, what kind of perverted fangirl is this?!
……
Bai Fu led the players forward for a few minutes, then stopped about five hundred meters from the defensive line.
“You all wait here. Move only after receiving my signal.”
As she spoke, she handed a walkie-talkie to Starfish‑bro.
The other players stared with eyes full of envy. Damn it, was this the perk of earning the Silver Eye of Heaven Medal?
Next time there's a tournament like that, they’d definitely buy more Prayer Cards. They couldn’t let Starfish‑bro keep showing off!
After settling the players, Bai Fu advanced alone toward the defensive line.
Since her goal was to persuade the players on the line to surrender, she didn’t hide her presence.
The players on duty were alert enough. When she was about a hundred meters from the outer sentry post, a player standing there spotted her.
Bang!
A bullet pierced the night, hitting the ground twenty centimeters from Bai Fu’s toe, kicking up dirt. It was unclear if it had missed or was a warning.
But the moment the shot was fired, the alarm blared throughout the defensive line.
“Clang, clang, clang——”
“Unknown person approaching, unknown person approaching, confirmed: only one individual!”
In an instant, the entire line was in an uproar.
Cedric, who had been happily smoking by the window, was so startled he dropped his cigarette.
Damn!
Who the hell would come here in the middle of the night, and alone at that?
His expression turned as ugly as if he had swallowed a fly. “Go, bring that person back to me! I want to see who’s got the guts to trespass in a military zone!”
Not long after he gave the order, a burly man walked into the office.
“Should I go check it out?”
Cedric turned around. The man was an elite Special Agent recently dispatched by the higher-ups, with formidable strength. Cedric waved his hand. “No rush, let’s see how things unfold. If the intruder’s not that strong, let the Undying Ones handle it. They’re quite handy.”
The Special Agent didn’t respond. The two simply waited.
However, something seemed off this time. The Undying Ones who received the order didn’t charge in blindly like before. Instead, they stood around holding their weapons, looking at each other.
After Cedric’s outburst, all players on the defense line received a new quest.
Quest Name: 【Emergency Invasion】
Quest Objective: Eliminate the intruder
Quest Reward: 1,000,000 XP + Special Title + Rare Skill + Extremely High Faction Reputation
All the players were dumbfounded.
【Wh-what the hell?】
【1,000,000 XP—holy crap, I didn’t count wrong, that’s six zeroes! What kind of quest is this? Why is the reward so outrageous?!】
【This must be a bug. Normally we get a few hundred XP per quest, and now it jumps to a million? Only an idiot would believe this isn’t a bug】
【I’m dying laughing. This bug—I’m heading to the Community to post about it】
Soon after, a player posted a screenshot of the quest in the Community. The thread immediately attracted hordes of viewers. Understandably so—no player had ever seen a quest with such absurd rewards. Even if it was a bug, it was still jaw-dropping.
【No way… If someone actually completes this, will they really get 1,000,000 XP?】
【Devs, come take your beating. Giving out quests with a million XP? You’ve lost your minds】
【Don’t play dead—this won’t blow over without a friend fee as compensation】
Just as the other players were relentlessly bashing the developers in the Community, the players at the defense line also sprang into action.
A bug was a bug, but a quest was still a quest.
They raised their guns and charged out, shouting as they ran, “This is a military zone! Unauthorized personnel keep out! Intruder, drop your weapon and surrender, or we’ll open fire!”
Their shouting had no effect. That person on the other side kept walking forward.
Oh ho, how bold—bolder than Ah Wei even.
An ill-tempered player fired several shots into the sky. “Looks like you’d rather drink the penalty wine than the toast... the... pen—”
Mid-curse, he froze in place.
Fuck!
The player behind him looked puzzled. He patted the frozen player’s shoulder and looked ahead as he asked, “What’s wrong? Why did you suddenly stop—st-st-stop...”
Holy shit!
Under the lights, all the players who had just arrived clearly saw the intruder’s face.
Silver hair, white shirt, stylish little belt...
“Why does this NPC look kinda familiar?”
Familiar? Of course!
In the Community, a new thread suddenly popped up.
【Brothers, I figured out why that quest reward is 1,000,000 XP. It’s definitely not a bug. Check out this livestream if you don’t believe me】
A livestream link was attached to the post.
Most players thought it was just a cheap attention grab, but a few still clicked it.
Then, their reactions matched those at the scene exactly.
Whoa, isn’t that our Fu Fu?
The moment they recognized Bai Fu, everything clicked into place.
Now it all made sense.
After all, the Emergency Invasion quest’s target was Bai Fu. As the owner of the Garden of Silence, the Dark Web Queen, the Version Protagonist, and the rising Temporary Poster Girl, Bai Fu being worth 1,000,000 XP was perfectly reasonable.
【This lighting angle makes Fu Fu look even more beautiful】
【Fu Fu looks coolest in combat mode】
The livestream comment section exploded, and just then, Bai Fu spoke: “You are Undying Ones from the other side of the Mist, like Starfish‑bro and Excavation‑Princess, right? I truly don’t want to be your enemy, but I have something very important to do here. If you insist on blocking my way, then I’ll have no choice but to fight you.”
Huh? Fight Bai Fu?
Hearing her words, the players from the Gene Primordials faction were stunned.
How could they possibly fight her? Bai Fu could kill high-level bosses like slaughtering pigs. For noob players like them, one skill would probably wipe out the whole group.
The ones who had fired at or threatened Bai Fu earlier were now sweating bullets.
Guys, do you think I still have a chance?
Though they had once fantasized about Bai Fu attacking, they hadn’t expected her to actually do it. The shock left them completely disoriented.
Only when a few livestream comments floated by did the situation shift.
【Are you dumb? Just don’t oppose her and you won’t have to fight her. If it were me, I’d surrender right now and stand by Fu Fu’s side】
【Exactly, I’d love to surrender, but I don’t even have the chance】
【Damn, talk about lucky bastards. I’m so jealous】
Right, surrender!
The livestreaming player’s eyes lit up. They had joked before about surrendering on the spot.
Now that Bai Fu had actually shown up, not surrendering would be madness. If Bai Fu accepted his surrender, he could immediately join the Garden of Silence and enjoy top-tier gameplay.
Clack.
The player threw his gun to the ground and raised his hands high. “I surrender! Fu Fu, I’ve always been your fan—I just never had the chance to meet you before!”
With one person taking the lead, the players who were already devoted to Bai Fu followed immediately.
“I surrender too. I only joined the Gene Primordials out of necessity—it was all for show. The Garden of Silence is my true love!”
“Finally, I’ve found my people.”
“Fu Fu, I’ve been your fan for ten years!”
Guns clattered to the ground one after another. In no time, only a handful of players were still hesitating.
They were envious of the Garden of Silence players too, but surrendering here meant quitting the Gene Primordials. That would cost them a ton of XP and tank their faction favorability. Was it really worth it? They had spent over twenty days preparing for this guard mission.
A player stepped up and persuaded, “What are you guys hesitating for? So what if you lose some XP? I read the guides—Garden of Silence has tons of Commission Assignments and Sandworm Sweep Quests. Just form a team or get carried by some pros, and you’ll make the lost XP back in no time.”
“Bro, if you’re not siding with the Protagonist in a game, why go down the hardest road and make enemies with her?”
“Isn’t the Temporary Poster Girl way better than a foot-scratching brute?”
Under this barrage of reasoning, the hesitant players finally gave in.
Fine, surrender it is.
There were only a few of them left anyway—what could they possibly do? If the defense line got breached, they wouldn’t be able to continue the quest anyway.
Bai Fu raised her eyebrow slightly.
This was the true aura of a Tyrant Queen. The players knelt just from her presence!
She knew her popularity had skyrocketed recently. She’d also heard many players saying they wanted to join her, which was why she came to give it a try—but she hadn’t expected it to go this smoothly.
The promotional boost from being featured on the front page was way stronger than she’d imagined.
If she became the real Poster Girl, she might not even need to speak—just walking past somewhere would have hordes of players chasing her.
The future looked bright!
Bai Fu nodded inwardly. For now, she should focus on completing the quest.
She deliberately put on a surprised expression. “You guys...”
The first player to surrender quickly said, “Fu Fu, we truly want to follow you. If you don’t believe us, we’ll go arrest the person in charge of this defense line right now!”
He turned and left, the other players quickly following.
After all, surrendering needed a pledge of allegiance.
These players picked up the weapons they had thrown to the ground and marched aggressively toward the interior of the defense line.
Bai Fu followed right behind them.
As they walked, the players who had hesitated and missed the initial charge quickly understood the situation and also joined the group to capture Cedric.
The commotion soon caught Cedric’s attention. He smiled and said to the nearby Special Agent, “Look, they’ve already brought the intruder back.”
The Special Agent glanced over and—whoa—it really seemed like it. That was some impressive efficiency.
Cedric walked to the doorway. “I’ll go question that intruder myself.”
Just as he stepped out of the office building, the players happened to arrive at the entrance.
They ran right into each other.
Cedric waved his hand. “Bring her up here. Let me have a good look at her.”
The players moved, but not in the direction Cedric expected. Instead of backing up, they charged forward.
By the time he realized what was happening, the lead player had already tackled him to the ground.
“Let go! Get off me! What are you doing?” Cedric struggled fiercely.
“What are we doing? We’re handing you over to Fu Fu, of course!”
What?
Cedric’s face went pale. “You’re rebelling?! You bastards! Betraying the Gene Primordials will only end badly for you!”
The players pinning him down didn’t flinch. The rest didn’t idle around either.
“We’re going to grab the others too!”
Except for those players who weren’t online, the remaining ninety scattered in all directions and quickly dragged out a number of people from nearby buildings.
These NPCs were caught completely off guard. Upon hearing Cedric yelling about rebellion, they assumed the players had uncovered Cedric’s financial misconduct. They panicked and shouted out loud:
“It wasn’t me! Really! I was forced by Cedric! It was him! He withheld your subsidies! He cut your meal allowance! That’s why you’ve been eating trash every day!”
“I can prove he’s not lying! I did take some money from Cedric, but not much! I’ll give it all back! Please don’t kill me!”
“I actually felt sorry for you! When I saw you injured, I wanted to give you medicine, but Cedric said since you revive anyway, there’s no need to waste meds on you! What could I do? I had to follow orders!”
Their shouting stunned everyone—both the players at the scene, those watching in the Livestream Room, and Bai Fu herself.
Wait a second, this was actually happening?
Pinned to the ground, Cedric screamed, “Lies! They’re slandering me!”
But no one believed a word he said.
“Hang him!”
Bai Fu turned her head and glared viciously at the subdued Cedric.
She had already decided how to stage her first iconic moment after becoming the Temporary Poster Girl.
“The kind of person I hate the most... string him up on a streetlamp!”