Zone Zero: I'm invincible now that the heavenly fire has killed Nineveh!

Pinocone, the port where the starship is docked.

Skyscrapers stand side by side, their gleaming glass surfaces reflecting the glow of neon lights. The wide streets are lined with shops of all kinds, their decorations quite lavish.

Omnics with metal heads, boys and girls with fox ears, and various Furies covered in fur couldn't wait to step out of the starship.

They set foot on a planet called Pinocene with a pilgrimage-like fervor and devotion.

"Is this Pinocchio, the star of the event? It's really bustling!"

"Even the air smells so sweet; this is the taste of freedom!"

"This is amazing! It's so much better than my hometown, it's like paradise!"

Many creatures, with tears in their eyes, lay down and kissed the land.

"..."

Su Chen looked at these people in silence.

In his view, apart from the decadent and extravagant atmosphere, there was nothing particularly outstanding about this place.

Given the level of civilization in this world, these buildings shouldn't be considered a spectacle.

Of course, the beauty of Pinocchio doesn't lie in this practical place. The pilgrims' destination is on the other side of the world.

Su Chen reached out, as if his soul had left his body, sensing another world in Pinocchio. The world there was incredibly vibrant, bizarrely colorful, and filled with a sense of unbridled indulgence. Besides that, he also sensed familiar strangers watching him—interesting.

No matter how magnificent the architecture is, it's just superficial. The real beauty here lies in the dreamlike world created by memories.

By entering a dream in a special way, one can access that magical dream world.

In dreams, one is free from the troubles of reality, where various imaginative scenarios exist, and it is said that any human desire can be fulfilled.

A decaying life experiences the beauty of youth in dreams, reunites with deceased loved ones, indulges in countless delicacies and fine wines, and may even fulfill the fantasies of one's deepest desires for a goddess...

Among them are many examples of people who have become wealthy in real life by selling their imaginations; in this dream world, anything is possible.

The prerequisite, however, is to pay a small amount of money to the local forces as a ticket to enter the dream.

Without a ticket, you cannot enter the world of dreams.

If you sneak into someone's dream world, you'll be caught very soon.

A boy who looked less than 1.2 meters tall stood on the street with a pom-pom on his head, enthusiastically calling out: "Dear distinguished guests who have come from afar! Listen and see!"

"Because of the upcoming Harmony Festival of the family, people from all over the universe are flocking in. The Dream Hotel is already fully booked, and guests without prior reservations will be turned away, naturally unable to enter that wonderful dream world!"

"However, with all of you guests in mind, the family has specially opened a lottery service. For just 100,000 credits, you have a chance to win a stay at the Dream Hotel! The second prize is a standard room for one month, the first prize is a silver VIP room for one month, and the grand prize is a permanent platinum VIP room!"

"The Pipi people love to tell the truth, there's not a single lie in their words!"

The boy, who called himself a Pipi Xiren, had a fair and soft face and looked incredibly sincere.

However, he is already a 30-year-old middle-aged man and a mature businessman. His face has attracted many customers in the past.

Of course, he wasn't selling hooks, although some of his companions were.

"100,000 credits, give me one!"

After some hesitation, a middle-aged man paid via his mobile phone.

One hundred thousand credits is a number that's neither too big nor too small, just the right amount to sting. Anyone who can afford to come to Pinocchio can afford it, no matter how strapped for cash.

Thank you for your patronage! May your wealth flow in!

The boy, Pipixi, made auspicious and witty remarks while handing a lottery ticket, resembling a scratch-off, to the middle-aged man.

Thanks to the efforts of the powerful Interstellar Peace Corporation, the credit point system is universally applicable throughout the universe, and even families with similar destinies find it difficult to abandon.

For internal circulation, gold watches and banknotes are naturally more popular, while credit points are mostly stored as foreign exchange.

Soon, many more people who hadn't booked rooms in advance came to buy lottery tickets.

In a short period of time, Pipixi boy earned tens of millions of credits, faster than a robbery.

"Damn it!" The middle-aged man threw away the scratched lottery ticket and cursed, "I've lost 100,000 credits for nothing!"

Looking at the Pipixi man in front of him, he felt that his fair and sincere little face seemed to have become cunning.

"We didn't get it either, you're not cheating, are you?"

Many more victims gathered around, their eyes filled with hostility.

Many of them knew the inside story of the gambling industry and were well aware that it might not be so clean.

"Take one more, and may your luck be even better next time!"

"If you want to vent your anger, they offer venting services over there. My medical bills are quite high here!"

The boy, Pipixi, seemed oblivious to the man's change in mood and said with a bright smile.

He was absolutely telling the truth; there are tickets inside scratch-off lottery tickets.

However, the family definitely needs to make money, and the lottery business, dominated by the Clover family, has a probability of about one in a million for winning the third prize.

Of course, in order to boost lottery sales, they would occasionally ask their own family members to pretend to be winners.

"Humph!"

The group glanced at the Pipixi people, and after spotting the approaching local sheriff [the Hound Family], they left dejectedly.

The boy, Pipixi, seemed unaffected and continued promoting his lottery business.

This time, however, seeing that none of the more than one hundred passengers had won the prize, the enthusiasm was clearly not as high.

"Give me one."

Su Chen paid the money without hesitation.

"Thank you for your patronage. You're so handsome, you must be very lucky!"

Pipixi the boy handed over the lottery ticket, praising it skillfully.

Wow, another 100,000 credits earned. He can get a 1,000-point commission.

Although one person is not much, with just a hundred people added together, he himself has 100,000 credits.

No wonder he spent a lot of credits and pulled strings to get this job; he'll earn ten times the profit in just two more days.

This is so much easier than those salespeople who work themselves to the bone during peak sales seasons. It's so much better!

Calculating that it was almost time to scratch the lottery ticket, the boy, Pipixi, said with a smile, "Sir, would you like another one? I have a feeling your luck will be even better this time."

"No need, it's already been won."

Su Chen shook the lottery ticket with gold lettering in his hand.

It wasn't entirely unexpected; he's always been lucky.

"Eh?"

The boy, Pipixi, was startled and looked over in surprise.

Seriously? Can this thing really work?

He'd been doing this for three years; this seemed to be the first time.

Pipixi's eyes widened in surprise as he exclaimed, "The Grand Prize!"

The probability of winning the third prize is one in a million, while the probability of winning the second and first prizes is about one in ten million.

As for the grand prize, it's said that it hasn't been printed for a long time. The very first one produced has yet to appear.

Wait, the first grand prize has been scratched right in front of him! The Alfalfa family is about to restart its grand prize production line!

Where do I collect my prize?

Su Chen asked in a cheerful mood.

This is normal. The golden rule of the Golden Pikachu is not only reflected in never being short of money, but also in its overflowing treasure trove.

The grand prize he received can only be described as a small fortune.

"Just go to the front desk of the Dream Hotel. The staff there will help you verify and grant you permanent Platinum VIP status."

The boy, Pipixi, pointed in a direction in a daze.

He felt a pang of heartache; if he had scratched that prize himself, he would never have to worry about anything for the rest of his life.

No need to sell lottery tickets outside like a hawker; you can simply drift off to sleep in your hotel room all day and enjoy the highest level of treatment.

And now, this wealth has escaped from his hands—what a tremendous loss!

The boy's face was contorted, as if he had eaten a can of sour plum extract.

Just a few seconds later, he started enthusiastically promoting his product again: "Look, take a look! Someone just won the grand prize at our shop, a permanent Platinum Room at Dream Hotel! Interested customers, come and try your luck, the next permanent Platinum Room could be yours!"

Although the grand prize has been discontinued for a short period, it doesn't stop it from being used as a gimmick, since these people don't know about it anyway.

"Give me one!"

"I want ten!"

Countless customers flocked to the store, including many who had bought there before.

They regretted not arriving earlier or leaving later; perhaps the grand prize would have been theirs.

Some people thought the handsome young man was a plant, but seeing everyone joining in, they couldn't resist the urge to join in.

So what if I get taken advantage of? It's just 100,000 credits.

Even if you win a third prize, it's still a big win!

……

And at this time.

Su Chen had already walked slowly to the entrance of the Dream Hotel.

Instead of going straight in, he walked to a corner, stopped, and reached out to grab at the void.

Swish!

A data phantom quickly materialized.

The first thing you see is a silver-haired girl who is much taller than the Pipixi people, but she is only about 1.5 meters tall.

Wearing blue-purple goggles and chewing bubble gum.

She wore a cool tank top with a blue jacket, revealing her smooth midriff. She paired it with hot pants, showcasing her beautifully proportioned thighs.

Petite and cute, flat-chested, definitely a Spanish duck.

"How did you find me?"

Silver Wolf looked at Su Chen with some curiosity.

Before Su Chen could answer, she blew a bubble and said to herself, "Never mind, with your strength, it's normal for you to have discovered me."

"Well then, nice to meet you. I am Silver Wolf of the Star Core Hunter."

"Hello, messenger of wisdom, or rather, the lucky star of the Milky Way?"

……

Did anyone participate in the Starry Sky gambling event?

The author won 600 and has already started making money.

Now, I wish everyone good luck and that you all win 600 Star Domes. If any of you manage to win 500,000 Star Domes, remember to post a picture so everyone can share in your good fortune.