"Little Lin, are you saying you really got an activator in the game?"

Driving through the city streets, Yu Meixiang asked excitedly for the third time.

After their meal, Lin Feng mentioned he needed to pick something up in the city, and since Yu Meixiang had the day off, she offered to drive him.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Feng chuckled, "Auntie, you've asked this three times already. Yes, you heard right. We're on our way to collect the item now."

"Little Feng, you're amazing! You've only been playing this game for a few days and you've already made a profit?"

Yu Meixiang's eyes sparkled with a hint of admiration.

"Just lucky," Lin Feng replied humbly.

Curious, Yu Meixiang asked, "Little Feng, what do you plan to do with the activator? Sell it?"

"Of course not. I'll keep it for us. In a few days, I'll get two more, and then our whole family can play together."

"What? I don't need it. Let Zhiqiu and Hanshuang play. I'm too clumsy and would probably get killed quickly. It would be a waste of such an expensive activator."

Yu Meixiang quickly declined.

Lin Feng, with an air of certainty, said, "If we're going to play, we should all play together. Don't worry, Auntie, I'll teach you. As long as you're careful, nothing will happen."

"I'd rather not. The game only gives you one life, and many people don't last long. Plus, it requires a lot of energy and money to maintain later on. I don't want to get involved," Yu Meixiang insisted.

She wasn't wrong. Once players exit The Grand Martial World, their strength doesn't remain constant.

Whether it's singing or learning, it's the same with martial arts. If you don't advance, you fall behind.

For instance, if a first-rate expert dies in the game, to maintain their strength, they must train diligently in real life.

In reality, nurturing a first-rate expert is extremely costly because there are no shortcuts like in the game, where you can level up by defeating monsters.

In real life, training requires the same dedication as an NPC in the game, progressing step by step, relying on time and resources.

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Martial artists have enormous appetites, easily several times that of a normal person. Plus, your dantian's internal strength is like fuel in a tank; even if you don't use it, it slowly depletes to maintain basic bodily functions.

In reality, you have to meditate to recover internal strength, but the speed is too slow, or you can buy internal strength elixirs from the game, which is another huge expense.

Martial artists in reality are also competitive. If you get into a fight or spar in a ring and get injured, the medical bills are exorbitant.

Breaking through to a higher realm in reality is even more challenging, taking years or even decades.

So once you leave The Grand Martial World, you have to keep spending money to maintain your strength, like owning a car that requires annual maintenance, fuel, and repairs.

Yu Meixiang felt she lacked the confidence and experience, so she didn't want to waste the expensive activator.

Lin Feng reassured her, "Don't worry, Auntie. I'll be there to guide you. Let me tell you, mastering some martial arts in the game can definitely slow aging and enhance beauty, even if eternal youth is an exaggeration."

Hearing this, Yu Meixiang was indeed tempted.

"Really?"

"Of course. Auntie, you run a beauty salon. The techniques in reality have some effect, but they're limited. The game's techniques are far superior. If you master them, when you go out with Sister Zhiqiu, people will say you're three sisters."

Yu Meixiang giggled and teased, "You're just flattering me. Who would believe that we're three sisters?"

"I believe it. Auntie, you're already beautiful and youthful. Any man would be captivated by you. Plus, learning martial arts isn't just for beauty; it's also for self-defense. What if a bad guy targets you when I'm not around?"

Lin Feng's persuasion finally made Yu Meixiang reconsider playing The Grand Martial World. The promise of slowing aging was too enticing, and the recent incident with the drug had left her shaken.

Thankfully, Lin Feng was there that time; otherwise, she couldn't imagine the consequences.

They drove to the center of Mingjiang City, behind the Armed Police Headquarters.

There was a vast area here, covering dozens of acres, larger than most universities.

At the entrance hung a large plaque reading "The Grand Martial World Office - Mingjiang City Branch."

Indeed, the collection point for The Grand Martial World was set up next to the Armed Police Headquarters.

Actually, it wasn't that the collection point was set up here; rather, the Armed Police Department was deliberately located next to the collection point.

Because, ten years ago, collection points for The Grand Martial World often experienced violent incidents, such as robbing others' items, group blockades, and even murder.

Later, collection points were controlled by governments worldwide, heavily guarded to prevent such incidents.

Many countries also began establishing offices to cultivate experts.

Don't underestimate these offices; they play a significant role and are highly valued by the government!

First, the office protects the game collection point, maintaining order and ensuring the safety of players.

Second, it has an official trading market, where offline transactions are protected by the government, eliminating the fear of scams.

Third, the office handles disputes and conflicts between players, forming a Jianghu Action Group, an enforcement team of game experts, to solve player-related cases and bring wrongdoers to justice.

Fourth, the office identifies hidden experts and potential newcomers, encouraging promising individuals to join official teams, contributing to national competitions.

Fifth, the office even hosts official sparring arenas to resolve player grudges, preventing them from fighting elsewhere with irreversible consequences. These arenas even include life-and-death duels, where injuries and deaths are accepted.

In short, anything related to The Grand Martial World is managed by the office.

These offices have greatly stabilized social order, preventing many competitive players from causing harm to society.

The government can also quickly identify talent through the office, persuading them to join official ranks to prevent brain drain, thus ensuring control and allowing these talents to contribute to the nation.

Of course, not all players agree to this. Besides the government, many capitalists also compete for talent, often offering better conditions than the government.

Because of the attention from both the government and capital, The Grand Martial World has become a household name, attracting countless eyes and traffic.

This has led to every city's office being packed daily, bustling like a marketplace, filled with waves of game players.

In addition, vendors, fans, tourists, and media have become regulars in these areas.

It's said that property prices near the office are several times higher than in the average city center.

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