"Lin Feng, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and start playing. Don't worry, I won't steal your activator."

Wait, have you checked out those online guides? Do you know how to play once you're in?

For the past twenty years, the experience summarized by generations of players is that when playing 'The Grand Martial World,' you must play it safe!

Once you enter, new players will be transported to the first instance map called 'Seven Heroes Town.' It's the beginner map in 'The Grand Martial World' and the friendliest one. The NPCs inside aren't too strong, making it a great place for novices to develop. However, after reaching level thirty, you'll be forced to leave, so you need to accumulate as much advantage as possible in the beginner map.

Seven Heroes Town doesn't have any sects, it's just an ordinary small town with few martial artists. Once you're in, leave quickly and head to places like Songshan, Wudang, or Shaolin to learn martial arts. Although these sects are only third or second rate on this map, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse, and it's enough for your early development. If you play it safe for two or three years, you can achieve something.

If you're rejected everywhere, you can go to the Dragon Gate Escort Agency and apply to be an escort, though you might have to start as an apprentice, taking it step by step. Or try your luck at Department Six in the Capital City to see if you can become a constable.

Remember, wherever you go, don't cause trouble. Joining any sect or the Imperial Court is fine, but start as a disciple, do tasks, practice, and find a master. Never fight or compete for treasures. In short, avoid anything dangerous, play it safe, and act cowardly if needed. Just think of yourself as a turtle, got it?"

Fang Zhiqiu rambled on, seemingly more enthusiastic than Lin Feng, even though she wasn't the one playing.

Lin Feng didn't rush to take out the activator. Instead, he curiously asked, "Sister Zhiqiu, do you know who the strongest player is right now?"

"Of course I know. I'm like Dr. Know-it-all when it comes to 'The Grand Martial World.' There's nothing I don't know."

Fang Zhiqiu boasted proudly, then said, "Currently, the strongest player should be Chen Qunsheng. He's a veteran player who hasn't died in seven years. His latest level announced online is 82, and his strength has reached the Innate Expert realm.

You know how powerful an Innate Expert is, right? The strength levels in 'The Grand Martial World' are divided into Third Rate, Second Rate, First Rate, Innate, Peerless, Grandmaster, and Great Grandmaster. An Innate Expert is an absolute powerhouse!

He appeared on a show before, demonstrating his strength. With his Mighty Vajra Palm, he lightly tapped on a thick marble slab, and it crumbled into powder. His lightness skill is also exceptional, and his signature move, Crossing the River on a Reed, is a world-class spectacle.

You wouldn't believe how many people want to become Chen Qunsheng's disciples. Last year, he even participated in the Olympics. If the Olympic Committee didn't limit participants to one event each, he could have won all the gold medals by himself. Now, he earns millions just by appearing on shows or doing commercials, even more popular than top celebrities.

The most enviable thing is that Innate Experts generally live to around 150 years old. Even if Chen Qunsheng dies in the game, he can still enjoy life in reality until 150, with twice the lifespan of others. Plus, he's financially free, able to do whatever he wants. It's truly enviable."

Seeing the envy in Fang Zhiqiu's eyes, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile and curiously asked, "How does he play the game?"

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"He mentioned it on a show before. He plays it safe! He joined Shaolin, starting as a menial disciple, diligently practicing every day. It took him two years to become a formal disciple. Later, he was noticed by the head of the Arhat Hall and became a personal disciple. For seven years, unless his master sent him down the mountain, he wouldn't go anywhere. Even when doing tasks, he avoided people and retreated from danger, always being polite to everyone. That's how he's survived so long."

Lin Feng was speechless after hearing this. That's playing it safe to the extreme.

But this method, though clumsy, indeed minimizes risk.

After all, in this game, you only have one life. If you cause trouble everywhere and encounter a master who kills you, you'll be done with 'The Grand Martial World.'

"Sigh, after telling you all this, I want to play 'The Grand Martial World' even more now. It's so frustrating. You stay here, I'm going back to my room to watch some videos of 'The Grand Martial World.' If you have any questions, just ask me."

Fang Zhiqiu left the bedroom in frustration, afraid she might actually snatch Lin Feng's activator if she stayed any longer.

Once she left, Lin Feng was alone in the bedroom.

He didn't rush to play the game but struggled to sit up, feeling weak and a dull pain in his chest.

He lifted his shirt and looked down, seeing his chest wrapped in thick plaster, indicating he had suffered a significant injury.

Just then, his phone on the bedside table rang. Lin Feng picked it up and saw an unfamiliar number, but it looked oddly familiar.

He answered the call, and a smug voice came through.

"Hey Lin, how's it going? I heard you're not dead yet. Looks like I went too easy on you last time."

Lin Feng immediately recognized the voice as Zhang Yong, the blond school bully who had been tormenting him for a long time.

After he was beaten, Zhang Yong acted as if nothing had happened and faced no consequences.

Although Yu Meixiang reported it to the police, there were no surveillance cameras where Lin Feng was attacked.

Without evidence, and given that the bully's family had some connections, the police were dismissive, saying they needed to investigate.

But now, half a month had passed since Lin Feng was hospitalized and returned home, and there was still no progress from the police. Instead, Zhang Yong called again to harass Lin Feng.

Little did he know, Lin Feng was no longer the same Lin Feng as before.

"What do you want to say?" Lin Feng's tone was calm, seemingly devoid of any emotion.

Zhang Yong didn't notice anything unusual and continued to taunt, "I'm giving you one last chance. Get your pretty godmother to come out, and as long as you do that, I'll make sure you have a comfortable life at school. Otherwise, next time I make a move, it won't be so gentle."

"Alright, I agree, but let's wait until I'm healed."

Lin Feng replied calmly, agreeing to Zhang Yong's demand.

Zhang Yong didn't expect Lin Feng to agree so easily, but he didn't doubt it.

He was too familiar with Lin Feng's cowardly nature and assumed he was scared into submission this time.

"Hahaha, that's more like it. I'll wait for you to heal. Then find an excuse to get your godmother out at night. Don't worry, I won't harm her, just want to 'play' a little. It's settled then. If you dare trick me, I'll make sure your fate is ten times worse than now!"

Lin Feng tossed the phone aside, revealing a mocking smile. In his mind, Zhang Yong was already a dead man.

His approach was always the same: either do nothing or go all out. Any enemy of his would be dealt with ruthlessly!

But now wasn't the right time. His body was too weak, still in a state of severe injury.

Moreover, the school bully Zhang Yong was a year older than him and also a player of 'The Grand Martial World.' Although he was just an unranked player, not even reaching third rate, he couldn't be underestimated.

Unranked players might seem weak in the game, but in reality, they were stronger than typical elite soldiers.

Even the strongest soldiers in reality couldn't compare to those with internal strength. Plus, they knew martial arts moves, and a casual strike could far surpass ordinary people.

Especially with his current weakling body, thinking of a counterattack was a pipe dream, unless he used a gun.

With this in mind, Lin Feng turned his gaze to the activator box.

Since he could gain strength from the game, the problem became much simpler.

Without further hesitation, he picked up the box and opened the packaging. Inside was a quaint wooden box. Opening the lid, he found a brass coin lying quietly inside.

Lin Feng picked up the coin, examining it. It was engraved with the words 'The Grand Martial World' on one side and 'Activator' on the other.

Besides the coin, there was a simple instruction manual inside, stating: Just hold the coin in your hand for fifteen seconds to bind and activate it.

Once activated, the coin would disappear, and a coin pattern would appear on the palm, serving as the key to entering the game.

As long as you were in a stationary state, placing the other hand on the coin pattern for fifteen seconds would allow you to enter the game, making it even more convenient than those gaming helmets.