Chapter 17: Black Gold VIP

B3333 took the First Aid Kit he had retrieved from his chest compartment and began helping Mo Yubai untie her messily wrapped bandages.

Once they were off, he took a small light from the First Aid Kit and shone it gently over her wound. The tiny bits of debris stuck to the injured area were instantly sucked into the light.

Putting the light back into the First Aid Kit, he pulled out a spray bottle and gave it a gentle press. Mo Yubai instantly felt a wave of coolness!

Looking down, she saw that her arm had actually returned to normal!

She tried moving her fingers. Though the movement was slight, she could definitely feel them now!

Mo Yubai stared at the small First Aid Kit with burning excitement. Without a moment’s hesitation, she pulled out thirty gold coins and handed them to B3333.

“Your treatment just now was incredibly professional, and I feel much better. Please accept this token of my appreciation. Good service deserves to be rewarded!”

B3333’s formulaic smile instantly turned genuine. He smiled and placed the First Aid Kit into Mo Yubai’s arms, praising her:

“Thank you for recognizing my service. Please keep this First Aid Kit with you. You can use it to treat your wound at any time if there are any changes.”

Feeling the weight of the First Aid Kit in her arms, Mo Yubai offered a warm smile. “Praise be to your attentiveness! May I have the honor of giving you a five-star review?”

A hint of appreciation flickered in B3333’s eyes as he looked at Mo Yubai. He eagerly helped her complete the rating process.

Then, bending down, he asked her in a soft voice, “Would you like a Car Beauty Service^[1]?”

Seeing B3333’s clearly visible good mood, Mo Yubai immediately understood and said enthusiastically:

“Yes, please! But could you explain what the service actually includes?”

“It would be my pleasure. The Car Beauty Service includes washing the vehicle body, replacing decorations, and recharging the battery.

“This service is free for a one-time trial for Black Gold VIPs. Would you like to try it now?”

Mo Yubai’s eyes lit up. Free! Those thirty gold coins had definitely been worth it!

Mo Yubai followed B3333’s recommendation and chose the most expensive option in the Car Beauty Service. Just then, the Smart Flying Car arrived.

She handed the keys to B3333, agreeing to pick up the serviced Electric Tricycle tomorrow morning, and then got into the Smart Flying Car to head to the hotel.

What Mo Yubai didn’t know was that after she left, the players at the entrance could no longer contain themselves. They all opened their chat channels and began discussing the matter heatedly!

“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!”

“I don’t think it’s possible either!”

“Just accept it. That Black Gold VIP must be a player.”

“I don’t believe it! The game only started two days ago. Why does she get to be a Black Gold VIP? Meanwhile, I have to rot in the mud and wait for my soul to run out!”

“Whatever makes you happy. Don’t believe it then.”

“No, seriously, she’s just a woman, why her? And she was so badly injured, she clearly isn’t anyone good. Who knows how she became a Black Gold VIP?”

“Ahhh! What on earth are you guys talking about? Why don’t I understand?”

“Plus one.”

…

“They’re talking about the entrance of the Service Area. There was a badly injured girl, and some guys wanted to rob her. But after the robot checked her account, it turned out she was a Black Gold VIP.”

“I saw it too. Not only is she a Black Gold VIP, she’s also staying in the Presidential Suite. I won’t say who’s crying about it.”

“Why? This game is so unfair! We get charged if we stay in the Service Area for more than three hours, but she gets to stay in the Presidential Suite!”

“Who is that player?”

“No idea.”

“Don’t know. They only said she was a Black Gold VIP, they didn’t mention her name.”

“Ahhh, does anyone know who that player is? I’m willing to trade fifteen Iron Blocks for this information!”

“I know! Give me the goods first, and then I’ll tell you.”

“Brothers, I’m back! I’ll tell you the fifteen Iron Block info for free! That player is Zhao Facai!”

“Wow! Boss Facai really lives up to his name. He’s loaded!”

“You flatter me. I got this Black Gold VIP status by accident. However, I am running a processing business for Workbench blueprints. If you have blueprints, you can come to me to craft them. I’m so rich, I won’t scam you out of your meager resources!”

“Wow! Boss Facai is so responsible. We poor players are relying on you to carry us through this!”

“Don’t worry, I’ve always been a loyal guy. Follow me, and I won’t let you down!”

“What the heck? Am I blind? Wasn’t that Black Gold VIP a girl?”

“Sorry, I do enjoy cross-dressing in my daily life, but it’s just a personal hobby. I hope you won’t judge me for it.”

“We support you, Boss Facai! It’s just a personal hobby. No one is better than anyone else!”

“I’ve had Boss Facai craft things for me many times. He’s really a great guy, and his prices are very reasonable!”

“Me too! No wonder he’s the one getting rich!”

“Shills in a Survival Game? Marketing? Hype? Amazing!”

“I know who that Black Gold VIP actually is, but I’m not telling.”

“I know too. I’m just watching the show and keeping quiet.”

“Plus one. I know, but since I’m having a rough time, I’m not letting you idiots have it easy either.”

“Hahaha! I hope they lose everything!”

“Don’t believe those guys above, they’re just jealous of Boss Facai!”

“Tsk tsk, there’s always plenty of haters no matter the time!”

“Well, I believe in Boss Facai anyway!”

“Everyone, go get your items crafted! To thank everyone for their support, Boss Facai is offering a twenty percent discount on all crafting materials for the next half hour!”

“Ahhh, I need to hurry up then!”

“Highly recommended! I just got back, his crafting fee is really cheap!”

“You guys better hurry. He said there are so many orders that the queue is already backed up for two weeks!”

“Going right now!”

…

Mo Yubai looked out the window of the Smart Flying Car at the grand, high-tech building before her. Her heart raced slightly; it was a complete visual feast.

The main body of the hotel consisted of seven overlapping, offset square crystals. The surface of each crystal was covered in glass with a silver base and gold threads, which slowly flowed beneath the surface, radiating a mysterious glow.

The door of the Smart Flying Car opened automatically, and Mo Yubai stepped out.

The moment her feet touched the ground, layers of starlight lit up beneath her. All the crystals illuminated, forming a picture of a phoenix spreading its wings to fly. A textured, mechanical voice echoed in the air:

“Honored Black Gold VIP, welcome to our establishment. The exclusive pathway customized according to your home culture has been activated. We wish you a pleasant night here.”

Mo Yubai walked slowly across the flowing starlight, the shimmering light from the phoenix wings on the dome casting dappled shadows on the tips of her hair.

The instant the sensor doors slid open silently, a sudden uproar shattered the quiet night behind her. Chaotic footsteps were accompanied by the gruff, loud voices of men:

“Brothers, quick, grab these two women! Especially the long-haired one, she has gold coins on her!”

“You think we don’t want to? This short-haired girl hits so hard, and we can’t reach the long-haired one. We can’t catch them at all!”

Then came the clear, slightly irritated voice of a young girl, accompanied by faint panting.