Chapter 61: The Commencement of Open Beta Testing

In the real world, on a familiar small player-made forum.

An hour before the public beta test was set to commence, Cao Renqi sat in front of his computer desk, typing feverishly at the screen.

"The beta testing for version 1.0 of 'One Piece' is finally about to kick off!"

"It's so exciting, I can't wait!"

"I'm so excited that I'm willing to donate my other kidney! And, I'll also contribute a set of mysterious numbers I've been hoarding for years – guaranteed to be the best of the month: MVSD——"

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Public Beta Test - Day 1

Players, their eyes brimming with anticipation, eagerly rushed into the game.

Amidst the expansive sea and dozens of novice islands, groups of 'refugees' suddenly appeared.

A newly created character descended, and the curious novice player looked around, saying, "It's really realistic. Come to think of it, I always thought this game was entirely supported by water armies."

At the same time, Cao Renqi, who had just shared half of his number on the forum, also successfully entered the game. Unbeknownst to him, he had already received a hearty welcome from his online counterparts.

There is an old saying that goes, "If you don't plant a sapling, there won't be a tree" {fit here as "to be all talk and no action".}

As soon as he entered the game scene, a familiar phrase echoed in Cao Renqi's ears.

"Tsk tsk! Even during the open beta, you still can't take off your pants! Thumbs down!"

Cao Renqi was startled, turning his head to look. Sure enough, it was the peculiar and vaguely familiar big brother from the closed beta, XP Brother.

He still remembered that during the closed beta, this big brother had, for some reason, approached the old fisherman, asking if he could help him take off his pants...

While recognizing that personal preferences vary, Cao Renqi felt compelled to suggest to his elder brother that he visit a doctor.

In that instant, the elder brother also caught Cao Renqi's gaze. He turned to look at him, and his eyes lit up slightly.

"I remember you!"

Cao Renqi's plump face trembled slightly as he took a small step back, hastily waving his hands. "I was just thinking—I haven't said anything yet, big brother!"

"What are you talking about?" The guy spoke with some confusion. "Aren't you the 'One-Step Quick Man' who was very popular on the forum some time ago?"

Cao Renqi's expression instantly darkened, and he spoke in a coarse voice, "What 'One-Step Quick Man'! I clearly have my own title; call me 'Wandering for Ten Thousand Miles'!!"

"Don't bullshit me, brother. Anyone with eyes can see that your skill is incredibly powerful, but the cool down time is too long. You can't do anything to anyone, you can only wait for someone to do something to you. To be honest, I think the nickname "One-Step Quick Man" is pretty good too. At least it's better than 'Half-Man'."

This guy extended his right hand quite friendly. "Nice to meet you; I am [Golden Spirit]." (Come on, take away the first player cameo)

Cao Renqi felt that this ID sounded somewhat familiar. After a moment of recollection, he exclaimed, "You're the solo player who stands out, the great god-level player?"

Although not well-versed in many regular games, Cao Renqi had recently delved deeply into the fundamental knowledge of the gaming world.

ID [Golden Spirit], a renowned god-level player, an avid VR enthusiast, and the strictest advocate of "Real Experience" in the gaming community. He insisted that the game world must adhere completely to the rules of the real world, especially when it came to not letting players take pants off.

His most famous feat was in a certain "Zombie Game," where he successfully maneuvered to various angles to capture the white lace view of a mature and alluring vampire lady. He recorded the subjective perspective and generously shared it with the vast community of gaming enthusiasts.

Receiving numerous sincere praises of "May the good-hearted person have a peaceful life."

Everyone echoed in praise, stating that the 'Golden Spirit' should embody qualities such as 'selfless dedication,' 'adherence to principles,' and 'gentlemanly style.'

{BD Talk}

"If there are no duplicate IDs in this game, then I should be the person you're talking about."

The Golden Spirit chuckled and shrugged, his right hand still raised in the air.

Cao Renqi quickly reached out, grasping it and giving it a firm shake.

So close to the legendary deity, Cao Renqi, who considered himself a pure and innocent newcomer, felt a mix of joy and confusion. It was a very ordinary reaction for someone encountering a star up close.

Just as he was about to pull away his hand, the deity's strong right hand suddenly exerted force, firmly gripping him.

So powerful...

"...Deity?"

"Brother, I have seen a chrysanthemum, not sure if it should be paddled."

"Golden Brother, really?"

"Here's the thing, Quickboy," Golden Spirit said to Cao Renqi with a sincere look in his eyes. "I tried it a bunch of times in the beta test, but I never got it to work."

"Anything worth doing is worth studying," he continued. "So I checked the game rules, but they were a mess. There was no clear explanation of how to do it."

"I couldn't sleep that night, so I spent hours combing through the official website. Finally, I found what I was looking for: one words: 'players.'"

"I can't do it on my own, but with you, I can do it!"

"Hey, why are you blushing?"

Tears welled up in his eyes.

"Golden Brother, this isn't good, right? If you continue talk like this, this chapter will get censored!" Cao Renqi's face turned crimson.

Golden Spirit withdrew his right hand with a rather uninterested expression, "I feel like success is just one step away."

Relieved that he had narrowly escaped a difficult situation, Cao Renqi hastily said, "Golden Brother, it's really not me discouraging you, but this game doesn't even have a toilet function. How could there be a pants-down feature?"

The expression on Golden Spirit's face froze for a moment, suddenly becoming strange. He carefully scrutinized Cao Renqi from head to toe, his eyes carrying an inexplicable respect. He slowly said, "Quick Man, it seems like you really have a bit of an issue. Your words... seem to be reversed, don't they?

"Even I just wanted to simply test the game function. Quick Man, it seems that you are playing it even more elaborately than I am..."

Cao Renqi fell silent, and was only 0.01 millimeters away from dying on the spot.

After a while, he finally spoke with difficulty, "Brother Golden Spirti, actually, I just got stuck. Do you believe me?"

Golden Spirit patted the latter on the shoulder and comforted him, "It's okay, after all, we are all men. It's understandable to be curious."

Cao Renqi wiped the sweat from his forehead and agreed, "Yes, what's wrong with men being a little perverted..."

"Brother... it seems... you have said another great saying..."

Outside the Small Theater of Closed Beta Players.

A large number of open beta players who arrived at the same time also began to experience the game with great interest.

Some people are working hard on their quests, others are enjoying the scenery of the other world, and many others are excitedly transporting game materials and sharing them on the player forum.

The same scene is happening to every newcomer who arrives on the island.

On the first day of the public beta, almost all players were very happy.

However, there are also many people who are sending 'friendly greetings that will be blocked if typed out' to the game company on the player forum.