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As soon as the word “block” was mentioned, the entire region chat instantly quieted down. 

As everyone knows, the current “block” feature in survival games is limited to the trading page.

And the big shot from “I Love Survival Game”—his trading page, without a doubt, is the most valuable in the entire region.

“Sleeping-Faced Dumbass” immediately groveled, offering a full-scale apology and insisting he really had no malicious intent, hoping the big shot would forgive him this once.

The main issue was that many of the items the big shot was selling were subject to purchase limits; even if he paid players he knew to help him out, they simply couldn’t do anything about it. But Qiyu never fell for that kind of thing.

Seeing that begging for mercy was useless, “Sleeping-Faced Dumbass,” in a fit of rage, changed his tune again. 

【Sleeping-Faced Dumbass: As the number one player, do you really need to be so petty?】

【Sleeping-Faced Dumbass: I didn’t even insult you—I was actually praising you. Just one sentence, and you have to go all out to destroy me.】

【Sleeping-Faced Dumbass: I didn’t mean any harm in the first place. I only said that to benefit everyone in our region. Did I say something wrong? What good would bringing in a top-ranked player from another region do for everyone?】

He thought that by saying this, he would gain others’ approval. But in reality:

【Liver Emperor: You really picked the right username. Isn’t it possible that top players have no obligation to “bring benefits to everyone”?】

【Reaching for the Moon in the Heavens: @Little Old Me, that line sounds so familiar. Did you two learn it from the same teacher?】

【Little Old Me: I was wrong, I was really wrong. Big shots, please don’t rub salt in the wound.】

Little Old Me looked at the chat in the channel, grinding his teeth in frustration.

Sure enough, these top-ranked players were all shrewd—not a single one was easy to placate.

He’d been keeping a low profile lately, playing the humble sidekick, hoping everyone would forget his past antics.

But with that remark, “Reaching for the Moon in the Heavens,” was essentially calling him out: “We haven’t forgotten a thing—just behave yourself.”

【Civil Engineering Brother: I’m really tired of saying this, but there’s just no end to people who spend other people’s money as if it were their own. I hope everyone understands this: truly working for the common good means doing things quietly on your own—like the big shots in the game do—taking on all the risks yourself, and then earning resource point rewards and discounts from wandering merchants for everyone in Server 01, so you can sell all kinds of supplies at low prices.】 

【Civil Engineering Brother: It’s not about just running your mouth, telling others to do the work, and then calling it “working for everyone’s benefit.”】

【Irritable Brother: @Civil Engineering Brother, you’re still being too polite.】

【Irritable Brother: @Sleeping-Faced Dumbass, since you know you’re stupid, just be quiet and shut up—don’t go broadcasting your stupidity to the whole world.】

【Irritable Brother: @Little Old Me, why don’t you two add each other as friends? Let him teach you how to speak without sounding so disgusting?】

Little Old Me: “……”

Damn!

Why can’t there be more idiots in this world like “My Fate is Determined By Me, Not The Heavens”? 

However, he did admit one thing: this guy, whatever his name is—”Sleeping-Faced Dumbass”—is really stupid.

Anyone with half a brain would know that by now, “I Love Survival Game” has become a major force in Server 01. 

He’s brought so many benefits to Server 01 that, whether they like it or not, everyone owes him a debt of gratitude.

No one could easily challenge his position.

Besides, why would any idiot even want to cross him right now?

Little Old Me has always been good at adapting to the situation: with a number-one player like this—someone who charges into battle, is always at the forefront of everything, and works for everyone’s benefit—isn’t it great to just tag along and reap the rewards?

Just then, Qiyu popped up again:

【I Love Survival Game: A batch of supplies has been restocked on the trading page—these are some heating items I procured. Feel free to purchase them if you need them.】 

Little Old Me clicked on his trading page to find it filled with various items.

Items like “Simple Heater” and “Long-Lasting Charcoal” were more practical than firewood and cheaper too—you could buy a set for just 2 Beast Crystals.

There were also more expensive options, like the Alchemical Heater. You’d need to pair it with Energy Crystal Cards yourself, but it could maintain a steady indoor temperature. One set costs 20 Beast Crystals.

Little Old Me scanned through the list one by one, and when he reached the last item, his breathing suddenly grew heavy.

【Basic Constant-Temperature Magic Array Blueprint: Can be used to set up a constant-temperature magic array, maintaining a fixed temperature within the territory.】

By now, Qiyu’s identity as a mage had long been revealed, and players were gradually beginning to venture out to explore. Releasing a constant-temperature magic array at this point wouldn’t draw too much attention. 

He priced the Constant-Temperature Magic Array Blueprint at 500 Beast Crystals. This was because, even with the blueprint, players would still need to set up the array themselves—a process that required them to provide their own magic crystals.

Little Old Me casually clicked on an item, and, as expected, two notifications popped up. One said, “Purchase limit: 1 item.” 

The other read, “You have been blocked by the seller and cannot purchase this item.” 

Unsurprisingly, the regional chat channel was once again abuzz with discussion about the items Qiyu was selling.

The topic of most discussion was, of course, the Constant-Temperature Magic Array.

【Liver Emperor: If I’m not mistaken, the game’s top players haven’t set a sales limit. @I Love Survival Game, you can’t possibly mass-produce these, can you?】

【I Love Survival Game: Yeah, I can engrave them myself.】

【Reaching for the Moon in the Heavens: …Wow, you’re a walking money-printing machine.】

【Reaching for the Moon in the Heavens: No. 1 on the Wealth Rankings in Server 01—you’ve literally welded it to your character.】 

Deep down, she was a little resentful. 

But no matter how much she resented it, reality dictated that she had to obediently “contribute” to Qiyu’s top spot on the wealth rankings by quickly purchasing a blueprint for a temperature-controlled magic array.

For top-tier players like them who aren’t short on money, 500 Beast Crystals isn’t that expensive, but it genuinely improves their quality of life significantly.

Deep down, she knew full well: he was simply crushing her with his sheer, undeniable strength. There was no way around it. 

In any case, players in Server 01—those with enough money in their backpacks bought constant-temperature magic arrays and alchemical items, while those on a tighter budget bought some basic heating supplies, which were still much more convenient than constantly burning firewood.

At this point, Civil Engineering Brother also chimed in:

【Civil Engineering Brother: A top-tier player sent me two blueprints. Info: Wood Crafting Blueprint. Info: Cold-Resistant Wall Blueprint. If you need them, head to my trade page to place a pre-order.】

【Cockroach Taste Is So Weird: Man, you really can craft just about anything, can’t you?】

【Be A Good Person: Now everything’s settled—rich, poor, and the destitute alike are all taken care of.】

The vast majority of players in Region 01 are happy. 

Just as “Be A Good Person” said: If you have plenty of Beast Crystals, buy the best; if you can’t afford it, buy the regular ones.

Qiyu’s prices for supplies aren’t too high, so most players can buy one or a few items based on their own circumstances to weather the bitter cold. Except for those who’ve been blocked.

As everyone knows, top players who sell items tend to impose purchase limits.

And for most of the items he sells, there are no substitutes. They’re the kind of items you wouldn’t even consider reselling on the secondary market, even if someone offered double the price. 

The mindset of the blacklisted players generally falls into three categories.

One group consists of players like “Little Old Me,” who recognize the significance of Qiyu to Server 01 and are trying to make their presence known, hoping to find an opportunity to get off the blacklist. 

Another group consists of players like “Hundred Demons Retrograde,” who no longer dare to speak up in the server chat. Instead, they’ve formed small private groups where they spend their days cursing “I Love Survival Game” to die quickly so someone else can take the top spot. 

The rest are the “My Fate is Determined By Me, Not The Heavens” types. He stared at Qiyu’s trade page, his eyes burning with intensity.

In his view, all these items were rewards gained from “exploring the outside world.” If “I Love Survival Game” could get them, he certainly could too. 

He went out the next day.

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After Qiyu finished sharing the information and listed the items on the trading page, he wasted no time and sat down directly under the Tree of Life to begin his cultivation. 

Dan Xingyu wasn’t the only one who’d been shaken by what happened that day in the Royal City of Ophelia.

During his previous explorations, he had witnessed the vastness and beauty of this world.

But during his trip to the Royal City of Ophelia, he witnessed the dangers of this world—and his own future. A Level 3 Mage was merely a humble beginning on the path of cultivation.

“I’m a genius—that’s what everyone says,” Qiyu thought. “So if others can do it, of course I can too.” 

One day, he too would be able to fly freely through the skies like those people, without relying on the Azure Sky Wings. By then, he could even compete with God Has No Form to see who could fly faster. 

First, let’s set a goal: to outdo that group of dumplings. 

Then, he’ll learn from his teacher how to make dumplings. 

He closed his eyes and meditated.

The magical elements around him stirred and grew excited in response to his state of mind. Drawn by Qiyu’s magical power, they flowed into his body, transforming into purer magical energy.

A quiet notification popped up on the Survival Board:【Player trained diligently and made some progress; Magic Power +5.】

【Player trained diligently and made some progress; Magic Power +15.】

【Player trained diligently and made some progress: Mental Power +1.】

When the concentration of magical elements within his body reached a sufficient level, surpassing a certain threshold—BOOM—

For the first time, Qiyu “saw” his own mental void.

It was a vast, empty expanse—there was nothing there.

Without anyone needing to explain it, he instinctively knew this was his “world.” He could shape it however he pleased.

He instinctively wanted to replicate the place he loved most—the place that brought him the greatest peace: his shelter, his domain, his favorite home in the survival game. 

A large tree appeared in the vast, empty world, supporting his treehouse.

Tender green grass covered the ground and began to stretch into the distance… until it came to a halt at a certain point.

Qiyu suddenly opened his eyes beneath the Tree of Life.

He realized something and opened the survival dashboard; his player profile had already been updated: Survival ID: I Love Survival Game.

Age: 19

Class: 4-Star Mage.

He’d leveled up!

Qiyu stared at “Four-Star Mage” for a moment.

He had previously been a Level 3 Mage, but after leveling up, the title had actually changed slightly—from “Level 4” to “Four-Star.” But he didn’t pay much attention to such minor details.

Scrolling down to the combat stats panel: 

Attack: 80

Defense: 563

Agility: 66

Mental Power: 225

It was still the familiar imbalance—his Mental Power stat was in a league of its own.

Upon advancing from a Level 3 Mage to a Level 4 Mage, his Attack, Defense, and Agility stats each increased by 30 points. His Spirit stat doubled, rising by 60 points—from 165 to 225.

Qiyu recalled that when he previously leveled up from a Level 2 Mage to a Level 3 Mage, his Attack, Defense, and Agility stats each increased by 10 points, while his Mental stat increased by 30 points.

Qiyu recalled the mage class level guide he had read earlier.

Levels 1–3 are considered entry-level mages.

A Level 4 mage, on the other hand, is considered to have entered the ranks of intermediate mages. It seems that reaching Level 4 is a minor milestone.