You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Liu Mengyuan raised an eyebrow. "Same here. Don't you love putting psychological pressure on NPCs in games? Now, how does it feel to be killed?"

Lu Yu was silent for half a second, then suddenly smiled and looked at her deeply.

Liu Mengyuan was a little uneasy under his gaze. Just as she was about to speak, Lu Yu suddenly reached out and gently pinched her chin. He moved closer and said in a low and lazy tone: "Actually, I have an even more powerful counter-killing skill. Do you want to try it?"

Liu Mengyuan was stunned, and a faint blush instantly appeared on the tip of her ear. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her lips opened slightly: "...What do you want to do?"

Lu Yu's smile deepened, and he slowly moved closer and whispered in her ear, "For example... kissing you in public."

Liu Mengyuan: “!!!”

Her face instantly turned red, and she shoved the spoon in her hand into Lu Yu's mouth: "Shut up! Drink your milk!"

Lu Yu had his mouth full of milk and looked at her with a mixture of laughter and tears, while Liu Mengyuan blushed and drank coffee with her head down, her ears as red as ripe cherries.

【The Tenderness of the Night】

In the evening, the two returned home. Lu Yu curled up on the sofa, casually flipping through a book about game design, while Liu Mengyuan hugged a furry pillow and curled up next to him, browsing the latest game news on his tablet.

"Did you know? Your "The Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village" has already reached the top 5 in global sales." Liu Mengyuan said casually with a hint of pride in his tone.

Lu Yu said "hmm" casually, his eyes still fixed on the page.

Liu Mengyuan looked at his calm demeanor and couldn't help but mutter, "Can't you show a little bit of surprise?"

Lu Yu put down the book, turned to look at her, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "Things like surprise should be left for more important things."

Liu Mengyuan raised an eyebrow: "For example?"

Lu Yu suddenly came closer, reached out and gently held her face, and smiled softly: "For example, are you willing to marry me?"

Liu Menghe's heart skipped a beat, her eyes widened slightly, she was stunned for a few seconds, then she suddenly reached out and tapped Lu Yu's forehead lightly: "Don't joke around."

"I'm not kidding." Lu Yu stared at her with a deep and serious look.

Liu Menghe was stunned for a moment, then the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, her eyes as gentle as water: "Then... when you propose next time, remember to prepare a ring."

Lu Yu smiled, kissed her forehead gently, and said in a low and gentle voice: "Okay, wait for me."

The night is gentle, and the starlight outside the window shines on the two of them, reflecting the peaceful years.

Shanghai, Longteng Group headquarters building, chairman's office on the top floor.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window, the city’s neon lights shine on the desk, revealing a cold metallic luster.

Pei Shengnan, chairman of Longteng Group, was sitting in a large leather chair, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, staring deeply at the screen in front of him.

On the screen was the latest report from the market analysis department.

The global sales of "The Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village" exceeded 1500 million, and user reputation has exploded. Taoyuanxiang Studio has become a dark horse in the industry, and Lu Yu's influence continues to expand...

Pei Shengnan's expression did not fluctuate, but his eyes were a little colder.

“…Taoyuan Township.”

He whispered the name, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile.

In just a few years, this small company has grown from an unknown independent studio to a globally renowned game developer.

Their games not only have amazing sales, but also completely break the industry tradition, making the products of many big manufacturers pale in comparison.

This is definitely not good news for Longteng Group.

"Mr. Pei."

Marketing Director Zheng Yi walked into the office and said solemnly, "We must respond quickly. The success of 'Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village' has begun to affect several of our existing products, and user churn has increased significantly."

Pei Shengnan nodded slightly, his voice steady: "Tell me about your plan."

Zheng Yi took a deep breath, opened his tablet, and pulled up a plan: "We have decided to face Taoyuan Township head-on."

"Longteng Group will invest its top-tier resources to develop a brand new game - 'Abyss Fantasy'."

["Abyssal Fantasy" - Longteng Group's trump card plan]

Pei Shengnan narrowed his eyes and looked at the screen, which was a game concept map full of futuristic technology.

The dark sky, the cracked world, and the mysterious building suspended in the air seem to come from a distant alien world.

"'Abyssal Vision' will create an immersive open world with next-generation graphics. We will employ the most advanced virtual reality technology to give players an unprecedented sense of immersion," Zheng Yi said confidently, continuing, "The game features a cyberpunk theme, integrating puzzle solving, combat, survival, and other gameplay. Our goal is to create 'the most immersive virtual world.'"

"In addition, we will introduce an AI-driven plot system. Each NPC will have independent consciousness and can actively learn the player's behavior patterns to form a unique interactive experience."

"This will be a revolutionary attempt. Our goal is to completely crush Taoyuan Township and make their "Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village" a thing of the past!"

Inside the office, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Pei Shengnan was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled softly.

"very good."

He put down the pen in his hand, his eyes were steady, and his voice was low and powerful: "Since Taoyuan Township dares to challenge the industry rules, then we will let them see how strong the true power of capital is."

"Immediately establish a special project team, mobilize the strongest development team, and prioritize all resources."

"I want to make Abyssal Fantasy the top game of this era."

Zheng Yi's eyes flashed with excitement, and he nodded quickly: "Understood, I'll arrange it right away!"

【Capital Game, Industry Storm】

Longteng Group's moves soon caused a stir in the industry.

——"Longteng Group announced that it will invest heavily in the research and development of "Abyss Fantasy", with the goal of directly targeting "The Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village"!"

——"Industry insiders analyze that Abyss Fantasy may become a new benchmark in the gaming industry and challenge Taoyuan Township's market position!"

——"With a next-generation open world and AI storytelling system, can Longteng Group shake Lu Yu's legend?"

For a time, the entire gaming community was in an uproar.

On major forums and social platforms, players and industry insiders are hotly discussing this upcoming "game war."

"Holy crap, the concept art for 'Abyssal Vision' is amazing! The quality, the cyberpunk style, it's a dream!"

"Longteng Group is serious this time, throwing money, people, and resources at it. Their goal is to take down 'The Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village'?"

"Can Taoyuan Township hold on? After all, they are a small company. Can they compete with a capital giant like Longteng Group?" "I just want to say, Lu Yu, you have to be careful!"

At this moment, the entire industry realized that

An unprecedented gaming war is about to break out!

The projection screen on the wall was displaying exquisite concept art—a pitch-black cybercity, a massive building suspended in mid-air, streets flowing with fluorescent data streams, and a mysterious character wearing a robotic prosthetic limb...

Dozens of the industry's top planners, artists, programmers, and AI experts sat together at the table, each with a thick planning proposal in front of them and a serious expression.

At the front of the conference table, Pei Shengnan, chairman of Longteng Group, crossed his arms, glanced sharply at everyone, and said in a low and powerful voice:

"Everyone, Abyss Fantasy will be Longteng Group's flagship project for the next three years. Our goal is to create the world's most immersive open-world game."

"What we want to do is not just surpass The Hidden Mist Village Mystery, but completely define a new standard for the industry."

"This time, we'll spare no expense or time. I want you to bring out the most advanced creativity and technology to create a true 'Abyss Illusion'."

After the words were spoken, silence fell in the conference room.

Everyone understands that this is not just the development of a game, but also a capital confrontation and an industry game.

Longteng Group wants to use this game to completely crush Taoyuan Township!
[Core gameplay discussion: How to create an immersive open world?]

“First, what is our core positioning?”

R&D Director Li Mu pushed his glasses, opened his laptop, and projected a detailed plan onto the screen.

“The world view of Abyss is set in a near-future cyberpunk style, and players will enter a ‘digitalized abyss world’.”

"This world is made up of countless 'virtual layers,' each of which is an independent ecosystem full of unknown challenges and opportunities."

“The player’s goal is to survive and grow in this dangerous cyber abyss, and ultimately uncover the ultimate secret of this world.”

Planning Director Xu Ran nodded and added, "We want to make this world large enough and free enough for players to explore, interact, and fight as they please, and even influence the direction of the world."

“But at the same time, we’re introducing the ‘Abyssal Erosion’ mechanic to keep players under constant pressure – if they stay in an area for too long, the system will start to change the environment, making it more dangerous, or even completely consume the player’s digital avatar.”

"This way, we can maintain a sense of tension in the game and keep players on their toes."

Pei Shengnan nodded slightly, his eyes sharp: "Continue."

[AI-driven plot system: making NPCs 'living people']

"Our biggest technological breakthrough this time is the AI ​​plot system."

AI expert Chen Bo opened a detailed technical document and said excitedly:
"Traditional NPCs interact according to preset scripts, but our Abyss will use the most advanced AI neural network to give each NPC the ability to 'learn'."

"In other words, each NPC will adjust its personality, language, and attitude based on the player's behavior patterns, and may even 'evolve' to develop independent thinking abilities."

"For example, if a player frequently helps an NPC, they will gradually develop trust in the player and may even proactively provide hidden quests."

"But if the player deceives or harms an NPC, not only will that NPC remember it, but it may also unite with other NPCs to fight against the player."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire conference room was filled with discussion.

"This... isn't this a 'real virtual society'?"

"If NPCs can really 'remember' the player's actions, wouldn't each player's gaming experience be completely different?"

“This is a revolutionary breakthrough!”

Pei Shengnan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

This is the power of capital!
【Combat System: Cyber ​​Prosthetics and Data Weapons】

"We must make the battle exciting and thrilling enough."

Battle planner Zhao Yu stood up and opened a concept demonstration video.

In the picture, a character in a black windbreaker stands on a neon-lit street, surrounded by cyber gangsters eager to take action.

The next second, the character's arm instantly deformed, turning into a sharp plasma knife, slashing out like lightning, bringing up a dazzling blue light!

The enemy was cut in half by a sword, and data streams exploded in the air. The entire battle process was smooth and shocking.

"Our combat system will revolve around 'cyber prosthesis' and 'data weaponry'."

"Players can freely transform their bodies, such as implanting mechanical arms, neural accelerators, optical cloaking devices, etc., to create a combat style that completely suits their style."

"At the same time, we will also introduce a 'data weapon' system, which allows players to combine hacking techniques with combat. For example, they can hack into the enemy's nervous system to make them temporarily out of control, or release an EMP pulse to instantly disable the opponent's prosthetics."

Planner Xu Ran excitedly added, "This means that players can not only rely on firearms and cold weapons in combat, but can also use hacking and data manipulation to suppress the enemy, creating a wealth of tactical options!"

Everyone in the conference room nodded.

This is the real way of fighting in cyberpunk!

[Ultimate goal: Completely crush Taoyuan Township]

When all the discussions were over, Pei Shengnan slowly stood up, his eyes swept over everyone present, and his tone was low and firm:
"Everyone, Taoyuanxiang's "The Mystery of the Hidden Mist Village" is an excellent game, but in the final analysis, it is just an independent work that wins by its creativity."

"It can't compete with our capital, technology, and resources."

"Abyss Fantasy will be a behemoth. It will not only be a game, but will become synonymous with 'virtual world'."

"I want all players to know that truly top-tier games require the support of capital and technological breakthroughs!"

"Taoyuan Township? Lu Yu? They are just a small pebble in the market, and we are the giant ship of the entire industry!"

"The goal is clear, and the budget is unlimited. I want you to truly build this world in the shortest possible time!"

In the conference room, everyone was shocked by Pei Shengnan's momentum, and their eyes gradually became fanatical.

An unprecedented gaming war has officially begun!

At the headquarters of Longteng Group, located in a skyscraper in the city center, a meeting that will determine the future landscape of the gaming industry is underway in the top-floor conference room.

Pei Shengnan, wearing a neat suit and with his arms crossed, sat at the front of the conference table.

His eyes were sharp as he stared at the data on the projection screen, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile.

"It seems our 'Abyssal Fantasy' has already caused a stir in the industry before it was officially announced." (End of Chapter)